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Local elected officials have high hopes for the 2017 as city leaders enter the first full year of their terms. In Alexander City and Dadeville, optimism seems to be the theme. Mayor Wayne Smith thinks the New Year will be good for the citizens of Dadeville. “We want to remain positive and

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optimistic,” Smith said. “I am excited about the new year. We want to continue to move onward and upward and not take steps back. We want to keep making progress.” Smith points to a few projects in the works and the possibility of growth. “We are looking forward to the courthouse square renovation project and the Lafayette Street paving project,” Smith said. “We are hopeful

for industrial growth as well. We are in the mix for a new industry in the William Thweatt Industrial Park. I am also hopeful for another small industry to come to town as well.” Smith is also hopeful that the eyesore from the fire at Mott’s Woodyard will soon be taken care of. “We are meeting with the contractor Tuesday,” Smith said. “We are going to see what their plans See 2017 • Page 3

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Mayor Wayne Smith speaks at the candidate forum before local elections last year.

TO SNOW OR NOT TO SNOW?

Commission partners with group to bring throw away day

County, state on the lookout for possibility of weekend flurries

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The second installment of an initiative to help citizens maintain clean homes, and a clean environment is set to take place through a twoday trash throwaway event held at locations in districts throughout the county. Tallapoosa County Commissioners have teamed up with a regional environmental group for the second year to place a dumping site in each of its five districts Jan. 9-10. District Three Tallapoosa County Commissioner John McKelvey said it was a good way for residents to get rid of items they normally could not through regular trash pickups. He said it was also a way to rid the county of illegal dumpsites, and said any amount of debris could be seen along the sides of a number of less traveled roads in the county. The Commission is working with the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership (MTCWP) on the

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The chance of a wintery precipitation seems likely for Friday and Saturday but as of now Tallapoosa County is just flirting with the possibility of a wintry mix. According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Gary Goggans, somewhere in Alabama will likely see winter precipitation. In Goggans’ Wednesday update with state leaders and first responders, he did not want to mention any accumulations just yet. “We are looking at the potential for winter weather Friday through Saturday,” Goggans said in the teleconference. “This is Alabama. Even a half-inch is a big deal. We are not going to mention any specific accumulations at this time.” Goggans explained a lot depends how and where the cold air mass from the north meets moisture coming from the south. “The cold front will move through Thursday night. Now, how this air mass moves is going to determine a lot of things and where we might see winter precipitation. We will see a disturbance along the gulf that will bring moisture into central Alabama so winter precipitation is going to be a possibility over a wide area across the state.” Goggans said there will be a transition zone that could stretch into and over Tallapoosa

A loader sits at Mott’s Woodyard to load the remaining logs following a Thanksgiving Day fire.

CLEARING SMOKE Mott’s Woodyard moving forward with cleanup “They were out there yesterday (Tuesday) removing logs,” Wilkerson said. “They are supposed to get them Dadeville residents are finally seeing out. Then start cleaning up, piling some stuff up and burning brush piles.” some movement on cleaning up Mott’s Another part of the cleanup is the Woodyard following a Thanksgiving several acres of mulch that the operation Day fire. has created – some of which is still A fire that required many volunteer smoking – six weeks later. firefighters, four Alabama Forestry “Then they are going to push out the Firefighters and others to control the mulch so that there are no big piles of blaze and is still smoldering today. it,” Wilkerson said. “We don’t have a Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson way to put bunches of water on it. The met with the contractor that is renting only way is to tear it down with a track the property to help with Sabal Trail hoe, back hoe or bulldozer.” pipeline project Tuesday and now has Wilkerson explained that the burned an understanding of what their plan is to side will be extinguished by spreading clean up the property. By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Dadeville tree surgeon tells of some major operations By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

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project he even stepped into new arboriculture territory through a procedure he used on a historic tree to save one of its large limbs by suspending it with cables from other points on the tree itself. “I get involved in some really unique projects from time to time and one of them was the Eufaula Highway widening, it was in every newspaper on every news station, everything,” McGukin said. “I got questions from family members, ‘you’re the one going down there and going to cut down all those trees?’” But McGukin said he was See KIWANIS • Page 3

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The Dadeville Record grandchildren, Jonathan (Kristina) Lytle, Jeff (Nataly) Lytle, Juliann Lytle, Kansas (Trevor) Martin, Chase Lester, Samantha and Carter Blount; step-granddaughter, Nicole (Trevor) Hawk; and one greatgrandson Ryder Lytle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dell Lester; his parents Grimsley and Emma Lester; and brothers Lee and John Lester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp ASCCA, P.O. Box 21, Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

Obituaries Mr. Robert C. Lester 1932 - 2016 Graveside Service for Mr. Robert Charles Lester, 84, of Blue Ridge, GA will be Saturday, January 7, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. CST at Dadeville City Cemetery in Dadeville, Alabama. Randy Anderson will officiate. Mr. Lester passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Jan (Monty) Lytle, Blue Ridge, GA; Laurie Blount, Valley, AL; Tom (Rellina) Lester, Culloden, GA;

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Mrs. Beverly Wanda Anglin 1937 – 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Beverly Wanda Anglin, 79, of Auburn, will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Bro. Darrell Shelton and Bro. Jamie Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Lanett. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Anglin passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on September 8, 1937 in Chambers County to Fred Francis Kimbrell and Lena Lee Moore Kimbrell. She attended Oak Ridge Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Anglin worked for many years at the Dadeville

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appy New Year! Now that 2017 is here, it is time to read more books, try new authors, enjoy new genres. Stop in the library to see what you can find. If you need help finding new material, ask a staff member for a recommendation. The Library will be receiving over 400 new Adult Nonfiction books in the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for new materials. The library is going to be starting a new program for children and is asking for your help! Please donate your old LEGO items to clean out your storage closets and attics. Drop off any LEGO’s at the circulation desk.

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• Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie by Woody Woodmansey • Mrs. Sherlock Holmes: The True Story of New York City’s Greatest Female Detective and the 1917 Missing Girl Case that Captivated a Nation by Brad Ricca Story Time is on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week. Stop in for an exciting hour of reading and coloring. Mark Your Calendars! The Friends of the Library will have a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

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Alabama to Ed and Madge Caldwell. He graduated from Dadeville High School in 1963, and from Auburn University in 1967 with a degree in pharmacy. He welcomed his first two children, Chris and Julie, Caldwell before completing college, and was delighted when his youngest daughter, Paige, arrived several years later. He married his wife, Jill, on St. Patrick’s Day in 1990. He worked as a pharmacist for many years, and after moving to Atlanta in the 1980’s began a career with Baxter Healthcare where he

worked until his retirement. He was an avid sportsman, lettering in several sports in his high school days in Dadeville, and in his senior year was selected to play in the North South All Star football game. He attended the University of Alabama for his freshman year of college, but decided to pursue pharmaceutical studies at Auburn in his sophomore year. After graduation, when he wasn’t working, he enjoyed poker, fishing, golf and watching college sports – especially the Auburn Tigers. He loved to travel, and had wonderful adventures with his wife, Jill. At home, his favorite moments were when he had a fire in his fireplace, a dog cuddled with him on his recliner, and good food cooking in the kitchen. John was definite-

ly a man who appreciated delicious food – barbeque and fried catfish being particular favorites. He always had a joke or a funny story to share, and filled so many with laughter. He delighted in a good prank, and had a natural talent for making up crazy songs to his favorite tunes for every possible occasion. A Celebration of John’s Life is scheduled for Sunday January 8th from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at a private event room at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, located at 848 Peachtree Street, NE Midtown, Atlanta, GA. All are welcome to attend, and complimentary valet parking will be provided. In lieu of flowers, please treat yourself to your favorite barbeque and remember a good time with John Ed.

Bill. • A report was filed by a local business Theft of Property 4th and Change Bills-Circulating of a twenty dollar bill. Case under Investigation by DPD. • A report was filed by a 56 year old a Freeman Drive woman for Burglary 1st and Criminal Mischief 3rd. No other information at this time.

report for fraud. • Anthony Arnold of East 10th Street in Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear third and theft of property third. • A resident of Camellia Drive in Tallassee filed a report for criminal mischief.

lence third. • John Winters of Oakwoods Lane in Alexander City was arrested on a outstanding warrant for probation violation. • A resident of County Road 79 in Daviston filed a report for theft of vehicle. • A resident of Dogwood Drive in Lafayette file a report for criminal littering. • Corey Edwards of O Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Junior Sims of Camp Ground Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department December 31

• Made an arrest of a 52 year old Dadeville man on BoBo Street for Public Intoxication. • Made an arrest of a 51 year old Dadeville woman on BoBo Street for Disorderly Conduct. • A report filed by the manager of a N. Broadnax St. business for Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st of a Fake Hundred Dollar Bill. No suspects listed at this time.

December 30

• A report was filed by a Sawmill Drive resident against a 30 year old female for Theft of Property 3rd and Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card. Warrants pending in this case.

December 29

• A report was filed by the manager of a N. Broadnax Street Business of a Fake Hundred Dollar

December 27

• A report was filed by Letts St. resident against a 17 year old female for Harassing Communications. Warrant pending.

December 26

• A report of Domestic Violence 3rd reported by an Alex City woman against her boyfriend on Freeman Drive. Warrant pending.

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• A resident of Curry Point in Dadeville filed a

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• A resident of Lovelady Road in Tallassee filed a report for criminal mischief and criminal trespass. • Jerrod Payne of Dadeville was arrested on a domestic violence harassment charge.

January 1

• A resident of Holiday Drive filed a report for theft of property.

December 31

• A resident of Lakeview Ridge in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. December 30 • Robert Hall of Jacksons Gap was on two failure to appear warrants.

December 29

• Jakobe Thomas of Alabama Highway 22 in Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear warrant. • Latisha Hutchins of Lindsey Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Austin Miller of Bob Lo Drive in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic vio-

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• A resident of Water Mark Path filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Notasulga Road filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Brazzell Road filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Highway 50 in Camp Hill filed a report for domestic violence third.

December 26

• A resident of Ridge Road filed a report for theft. • A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report assault. • A resident of Lakeshore Drive filed a report for criminal mischief.

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are. We are all tired of seeing the mulch just smoldering. We understand that the company wants to be a positive part of the community.” Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors hopes that 2017 will be the year they are able to put the financial uncertainty of the recent past behind and move forward with a sense of confidence in their city’s financial position. “Our priorities haven’t changed much since the day we took office,” Nabors said. “We have to get our finances in order and that starts with getting the financials from 2014, 15 and 16 published and then completing a budget and getting it in place.” Nabors said there will be some challenges. Preliminary numbers suggest that revenue was down in 2016, Nabors said. “2016, relative to 2015, we did not finish as well,” Nabors said. “We saw some deterioration in revenues. There seems to be a lot of factors with the weather being one of them. But we will adjust and move forward.” Nabors said they hope to be able to add a finance director early on, saying that the department was understaffed before former Finance Director Sandra Machen was not retained and the need is even greater now. Another lingering issue that has haunted the city is the cleanup at the former Russell Corp. complex. Nabors ran on a platform that included

getting that site cleaned up and believes things will get done in 2017. “Chris Champion is a local boy who now heads the legal department for Fruit of the Loom in Bowling Green,” Nabors said. “He was in town and I met with him last Wednesday. I feel like Fruit, Russell and the city now all have their shoulders to the issue and pushing the same direction. I think they feel good about having me here I believe that through a cooperative effort you will see things happen there sooner rather than later.” Nabors said the city plans to be ready as a new administration in Washington could mean funds become available for infrastructure projects. “With a new president taking office, typically there are initiatives that come down where grants and funds are available,” Nabors said. “We are working to have some plans in place, shovel ready projects so to speak, so we can be prepared if that opportunity arises.” Despite the challenges, Nabors said he feels good about the coming year. “We have some good people working for the city,” Nabors said. “The council is dedicated to working together and doing what it takes to get things moving in the right direction. So we feel good about what’s to come.”

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it out. “They will spread it out,” Wilkerson said. “They are checking with the property owner to see what else they need to do, maybe haul it away. “There for a while they were doing nothing over there. If it would have been spread out this weekend when we had all this rain, it might have put it out. It would have done a lot of good.” The movement on Tuesday may be a sign of good things to come. “There is still a bunch of smoke coming up today (Wednesday),” Wilkerson said. “I don’t know if working yesterday if they stirred it up or what.” On the opposite side of the tracks, huge piles of mulch remain that did not catch fire. “They are supposed have a guy coming to look at the other side to be moving all of that,” Wilkerson said. “They are going to be moving that out. They are supposed to clean that up over there. But there is no time frame.”

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actually hired to find a way to save the trees as the Alabama Department of Transportation began the expansion of the highway from two to four lanes. The project was completed last year. He said he was asked to be involved because it was a historical district, which was a frequently asked question - What makes a tree historic? McGulkin explained the difference why a tree would either contain historical or heritage value. In determining historical trees McGukin said it came down to age, rarity and size of the tree. “How does a tree become heritage? Somebody plants it and goes and puts a placard at the base, that’s all it takes and then it becomes sacred ground, you can’t touch it,” McGukin said humorously. He managed to regularly inject a joke or two into his presentation, and did so again when he explained the difference between an arborist and a landscape architect. He said arborists referred to landscape architects as “people that never look up” because of what he said was a penchant for the misplacement of trees, like putting a 60-ft tree under a 40-ft power line.

He said one of the most pressing issues facing local areas, is the loss of big trees. He said a lot of it came down to a general ignorance of solutions to problems people might have with trees on their property. “My goal is to save a tree first and that was the reason they contracted me for Eufaula because they wanted to save every tree over there. The intent was not to remove anything, and so you have to be aware of what’s going on and work to save the tree,” McGukin said. And McGukin said trees in and around a community had farther reaching and unforeseen positive effects than commonly thought. “A detailed study was done that shows that trees reduce crime, they reduce stress a lot of other things I mean when you have urban issues that are causing problems they have tracked it back in some areas to the loss of trees,” McGukin said. “I mean you just stop and think about looking at a tree, and I’m not a tree hugger really I’m not, but you stop and you think about looking at a tree or an asphalt road which one brings you more peace and joy.”

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A noble mission: Striving for perfection Our Mission Do your part to keep

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allapoosa County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state. Last year there was even a study done that proclaimed it so. With that in mind, we encourage local folks to make an effort to get involved in two upcoming initiatives that are designed to keep the area beautiful. The January PATH Trash Walk is set for this Saturday, Jan. 7 at Strand Park starting at 8:30 a.m. President of the Lake Martin Resource Association John Thompson and the folks at Prosperity Again Through Health do a great job of organizing volunteers and scheduling events and making sure that every area gets some attention. In December, only 13 volunteers participated, but this weekend they are hoping for a large turnout. Volunteers are asked to meet at the park across from the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, and from there would fan across the city and pick up litter wherever they find it. Get exercise and do a good deed – what could be better? If you can’t make that one, then there is another program that may help you clean up around your own place. The Tallapoosa County Commissioners have teamed up with the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership to place a dumping site in each of its five districts Jan. 9-10. The idea is to rid the county of illegal dumpsites, which are a big problem, particularly at this time of the year. This is the second time the commissioners have sponsored the program. In April more than 40 tons worth of refuse were collected. The public drop off will be at these locations: • District One, Alex City Courthouse Annex 395 Lee St. • District Two, Double Bridges Highway 63 • District Three, Old Daviston School Highway 22E • District Four, Camp Hill Town Hall 309 Holley Ave. • District Five, Union Community Center 4191 Highway 50 We appreciate the organizers and sponsors of these events and we encourage residents to volunteer to get involved in the cleanup effort.

o one’s life is perfect — or is it? What is a perfect life? What is perfection? To me, it’s all relative. For some, a perfect meal is a 12-ounce medium rare ribeye with a baked potato and grilled asparagus. For others, it’s a can of Vienna sausages, an RC Cola and a Moon Pie. There’s nothing wrong with either. The steak sounds perfect to me, but I’m quite certain that I have a relative who’d fight you over that can of Viennas. He keeps a can of emergency Viennas in his truck, because he just never knows when the mood is going to strike. He’d likely take exception to my definition of perfect. Anyone who has known me for any period of time knows that my life has never been easy, and that’s okay. For the most part, I wouldn’t change a thing. I like where I’ve been, I like where I am, and I like where I’m headed. Most of us have daily struggles, but we never quit trying to make things better. Some people have the mentality that they are where they are and that’s where they’ll always be, no matter how bad their life is. They “embrace the suck” as we say in the Army. It’s a victim mentality ranging from socioeconomic status to physical and mental health and wellness. While my life has never been easy, with few excep-

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tions, it’s always been good. In many ways it has been perfect: perfect for me. Like I said, it’s all relative. But there are moments and days that are better than others. I refer to them as perfect moments. That’s a groundbreaking term, I know, but I’m a simple guy. I was in Montana at a country store just outside Glacier National Park. It was a beautiful day at the end of May. The skies were blue and the glaciers capped with snow. I stood at the end of that old wooden porch drinking my Moose Drool brown ale and taking in the majestic beauty of it all. It was breathtaking. It was also my birthday. It was perfect. We can’t be in Montana every day, but we can still see the majestic beauty, the perfection, before our eyes each day. God shows us His perfection all day every day; it’s up to us to see it. In 2017, my goal is to strive for perfection. Will I reach that goal? Of course, I will, because the goal isn’t perfection; it’s striving for perfection. It’s doing the best I can each day with what I have. I’d struggled through so much in my life that there

was a long running joke between my best friend and I that this year—fill in the year—was going to be my year. It took a long time for that to happen, but I never quit striving for “my year.” That year finally came in 2009 when I went overseas to entertain troops for the first time, had major dental work completed, moved back to Opelika, bought my first home, and bought a new car. But as great as 2009 was, it wasn’t without its setbacks. The whole year had been pretty darn close to perfect, and then November rolled around and struck me with a bad case of the shingles. Technically, I think it’s just “shingles,” but without the “the” it sounds joyful, and there is nothing joyful about the shingles. I think it was just God’s way of keeping me grounded, which it did for about three weeks. There are going to be setbacks. It may not be your year and it may not be mine, but the only ones preventing us from at least striving for perfection in 2017 is you and me, and I don’t plan on it being me.

Jody Fuller is a comic, 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.

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Your chance to volunteer is near! By RAPHORD FARRINGTON Guest Columnist

want to thank the merchants of Dadeville who stayed open on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve so those of us who needed to make a last minute purchase could do so. I was especially happy to be able to purchase fresh turnip greens and blackeyed peas at Renfroe’s on Saturday. As busy as they were everyone was cheerful and helpful. I appreciate the service. I was also proud to see many of you closed on Sunday so your staff and employees could spend time with their families. And we

sure appreciate the police, deputies, firefighters, and EMT’s for being on duty. We sometimes forget the sacrifices service people make to make our holidays great, thank you. We have been talking about volunteering and have a great opportunity coming soon. The City of Dadeville is going to have a city wide clean up on Saturday, Jan. 21. Please watch the Dadeville Record for more specifics. This will be an opportunity for your civic group, club, organization, or individuals to join together to make Dadeville look better. I’m thinking youth groups like FFA, 4-H, Beta club,

Key Club, church groups, Kiwanis, Garden clubs, Master Gardeners and I will think of others by next week. It will be a good time for a service project. Work time will be from 8 a.m. till noon, all supplies (bags, gloves, etc.) will be furnished. We just need enthusiastic volunteers. If you have a specific area you would like to work i.e. the blocks around your business or church or an area you have noticed that just needs attention, let us know. There will be prizes and recognition for those who “excel” on this project. Until next week.

Letters to the Editor

Reader thanks mayor for compassion

Dear Editor, I would like to thank our big-hearted mayor for his love and compassion during the Christmas season. He has been a jewel to a lot of people. He found it in his heart to collaborate with several churches to provide food for needy families. A lot of people only think of themselves but his compassion spread to several families. Some people are in poverty because they cannot help themselves. No one wants to be poor, but that’s life. All poor people are not

lazy, but due to circumstances and situations that have fallen upon them, they need a helping hand. Most people have pride and do not want a handout but sometimes they need a helping hand. A songwriter said if there hadn’t been any rain in your life, wait awhile, and if you think you are always going to be up and never down, wait awhile. What I’m trying to say is the Lord can allow a tragedy to happen and you may also need someone to lend you a helping hand. You do not have to be a terrible person

for a tragedy to happen in life. You can live a good life and things can still happen. If you can remember Job who lived righteous but still tragedy came upon him. Even though he lost everything he still stayed with the Lord. So if you are struggling hold on to God’s unchanging hand. I feel like the decision you make in life defines your true character. Mr. Smith, thank you for being a great character. Faye N. Tinsley Dadeville

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

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Throw Away project. Sabrina Wood of the Alabama Clean Water Partnership said the event was desperately needed. “This time of year always has more illegal dumping, usually along creeks and the river,” said Wood. “Hopefully this alternative will help with that problem.” She said their collaboration in April was overwhelmingly successful with roughly more than 40 tons worth of refuse collected. Wood said she expects this event to be even more productive, falling immediately after the holidays. She said it was usually a time with a lot of trash, especially large items like appliances and furniture that could not be disposed of in curbside trash cans. However, she urged

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anyone who had recyclable electronics or materials to recycle them at available facilities, such as those offered through the City of Alexander City. McKelvey said there was an economic component to the event. He said it was cheaper for the county to empty a dumpster than to clean dumpsites and transport their contents to a landfill. The Commission and the MTCWP have made plans to hold the Throw Away Day quarterly, allowing residents the chance to access the dumpsters four times a year. McKelvey said he planned to continue the partnership with organization, and said he thought the other commissioners felt the same way.

Weather County and in that zone could be something besides snow and sleet. “We are looking at snow and sleet for this event,” Goggans said. “The possibility of freezing rain is low, but not zero, mainly along the transition zone. The southern extent could be along the I-85 corridor. “You need to watch your forecasts closely. Our confidence has increased but there are definitely still some uncertainties. I think we will have at least a winter weather advisory for the northern part of the state starting Friday morning and going through Saturday.” Tallapoosa County first responders and officials gathered in the office of Tallapoosa County EMA director Jason Moran to get the update to help make decisions leading up to the possibility of the wintry mix. Goggans explained that main change is the timing of the possible winter precipitation. “The main change today compared to yesterday that we are looking at is the earlier timing of possible winter precipitation,” Goggans said. “We could have winter precipitation as early as 7 a.m. Friday (in the Birmingham area) through noon on Saturday.” Goggans did say that there would be another update Thursday for officials. Later Wednesday afternoon the National Weather Service had issued a winter storm watch for counties that border Tallapoosa County to the north and northwest with 1-3 inch accumulation forecast. In Moran’s office, Wednesday was Casey Davis with Tallapoosa County Schools. With the possibility of wintry weather coming into the area, Davis was paying special attention. “It is too early to make a decision about school on Friday,” Davis said. “If we could get school in, we

“I feel the commission as whole will do it as long as we got the funds,” McKelvey said. McKelvey said he saw the initiative as important not only because it was a good economic move for the county, or because it would reduce illegal dumping and litter. “Its my first year in the commission and I’m a big outdoor conservationist so it fell right in line with what I need to do and want to do for the environment as well,” said McKelvey. He said he does not hunt as much as he used to but still considers himself an avid outdoorsman, both hunting and fishing. “I grew up in the woods and the river it comes back to that,” McKelvey said. The public dumpsters were reported to be at

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Due to the overwhelming success of the first county-wide Throw Away Day in April, the county is again placing dumpsters in all five districts so that residents can get rid of unwanted items conveniently.

these locations: • District One, Alex City Annex 395 Lee St. • District Two, Double Bridges Highway 63

• District Three, Old Daviston School Highway 22E • District Four, Camp Hill Town Hall 309

Holley Ave. • District Five, Union Community Center 4191 Highway 50

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Tallapoosee Historical Society announces January meetings

allapoosee Historical Society News: Our meeting for January is Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Alex City Library Basement. It will be a workshop for prospective members. Also, Janell Kozak will talk to us about our insignia. I need to know by Thursday, Jan. 12 if you are planning to attend and I need to know the name of any prospective member you have invited. The time is 10 a.m. The Tallapoosee Historical Socitety will hold its quarterly meeting on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville. Speaker will be Troy Turner, a local boy returns, as he put it. His parents are Johnny and Jeanie Turner, lifelong residents of the BeulahUnion community. Troy is currently editor of OpelikaAuburn News and is a multiple national-award winning journalist as both a writer and an editor. His presentation at the meeting will include mention of several south Tallapoosa County communities, Beulah, Union, Walnut Hill and Sardis. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission.

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Wellness Center News: The Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The weather may be cooling off, but the indoor heated pool is not! We have water aerobics classes held every day of the week and free swim time is also available every day of the week. Guests can come for $5 per day. We would love to see you. For more info, call the Center at 256-825-2304. 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. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985. First Presbyterian Church News: I was delighted to attend services at the Presbyterian last Sunday morn, drizzling rain and all! Rev. Ben’s sermon was titled “Good News for the New Year?” and it was excellent. Scriptures were from the

Books of Isaiah; Psalm; Hebrews; and Matthew. Against the continued warfare and slaughter over the world, this has certainly been the most horrendous political mess we are experiencing! The news includes many presidential appointments; nuclear threats, even a boycott of the Academy Awards in Hollywood! Wells Fargo was exposed to a horrendous illegal stand, suicide bombings; etc. etc. The good news going into 2017 is the gospel! If we follow Jesus we must believe that he is the devil incarnate who ministers to others constantly. We don’t know what this next year has in store for us, but I shall follow. Come visit us at the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: Happy New Year! RR will take the beginning of the new year as an incredible opportunity to grow as a church. Please check out the website to get a feel for activities it participates in. It seeks to make a difference in lives in the church and the community. The Angel doll Ministry made a

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difference in Christmas for many children with distribution of 142 dolls to deserving children. Rev. Messer will return to the altar after vacation Sunday. The anthem for the choir Sunday will be “Crossing Over There.” The choir is proud to announce two new members ,George and Nancy Curley, who have recently moved to the area. It extends an invitation to anyone that plays an instrument or would be interested in singing to join. The Apostle John says there is singing in heaven like “the roar of rushing waters’ and “peals of thunder.” Bible study for men and women starts again Wednesday, Jan. 4, 7:30 a.m. for men and 9:30 a.m. for women and men if a man wishes to participate. RR is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256- 825-9820, redridgeumc.org

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BABY BOOT CAMP: Russell Medical is offering a one-day Baby Boot Camp. This four-hour childbirth course is designed for busy couples to better understand pregnancy and the birthing process and is taught by labor and delivery nurse Jennifer Shurette, R.N. You can register by calling Community Relations at 256-329-7145. TRASH WALK: The January PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. and will meet at Strand Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. Volunteers can pick an area of their choice or be directed to roads where litter is a constant problem. For additional information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.

January 8

FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.

Diana B. Taunton, Kenny Whitehead, Tia Birmingham, Edna Danford, Cera Burton, Robin Dauer and Sammy Shumate are celebrating their birthday.

Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

January 20

SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 368495232.

January 21

FLEA MARKET: Sistas for a Cause are hosting a flea market Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $20 and include a table. Please call 256-329-6799 for more information.

January 22

January 14

MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Prayer breakfast will be Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. at Stephen’s Elementary School Gym Tickets are $10. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast Jan. 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is all you can eat pancakes, sausage and bacon for dine in for $6. To go plates are available. ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards families will be Jan. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish. For more information contact Linda Norris Nix at 256786-9279.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville, AL. Troy Turner, Editor of Opelika-Auburn News will be the speaker. There is no admission and the public is invited.

January 23

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

January 28

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PASTORS MEETING: Take the City Lake Martin is providing a meal to all local pastors, ministry leaders and city leaders Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cabin in the Sportsplex. For more information call 256-307-8099.

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MLK PARADE AND PROGRAM: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade and program will be Jan. 16 with the parade at 9 a.m. and program at 11 a.m. at Stephens Elementary School Gym. MEETING: The Artist

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

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Dr. Paul Harris will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Daphne Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 6

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Bill Deutsch will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 27

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Katie Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 11

MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@ gmail.com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess.

February 13

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 18

CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@gmail.com

February 20

Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from

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8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc. edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a lowincome family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

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is conceive it brings t the beginning of condemnation. So every year many James states for one people make a not to take an oath by simple mistake by making anything but to keep New Year’s resolutions. it simple by saying They make promises, which yes you will or no you at the time they are sincere want. about, but later loose the No doubt in this intensity of the moment and Rick Levell day and time many don’t fulfill their promise. Marshall Street struggle with keeping Unfortunately, this is the Church promises because of very means by which others the demands of life. realize that you are not a person of your word. Within this But it is imperative that we need to become (again) people of our failure is where one’s greatest frustrations begin with others and word! The lack of or the ability others find no confidence in you. to is what others focus on when it comes to one’s character. In the book of James the Hopefully, you didn’t fall apostle deals with this very issue into the pressures of society by in a broader context than just a New Year’s resolution. He states, making a resolution which most likely will not be kept. “But most of all, my brothers Hopefully, you will set a and sisters, never take an oath, course, create a new habit or by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, plainly say what you will do... and not sin! so that you will not sin and be BECOME A PERSON OF condemned.” (5:12-NLT) YOUR WORD! The apostle states that if one Rev. Rick Levell is the pastor makes a promise yet doesn’t at Marshall Street Church. keep it...it is a sin. When sin This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 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 Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513 Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City 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

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

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

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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

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

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

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

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

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510

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

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

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

127 North Tallassee St. Dadeville, AL

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Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830

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

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Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

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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

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971

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

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

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

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

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212 CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City 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

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Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708 First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

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

Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

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Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524 First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

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

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

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

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METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284 Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater

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GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119 New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007 The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

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Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City

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

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

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

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

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

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Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

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First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

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Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877

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

Tapley Appliance Center

Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047

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

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First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

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

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

256-825-8913

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

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

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

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A motorist fuels up Tuesday at Cherokee Quick Stop. Drivers are paying slightly more this week for gas than last week and much more than at the time time last year, according to GasBuddy. com.

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his past year in Alabama politics was surprisingly more interesting than was expected. The judicial inquiry commission removed Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore from the bench for telling the probate judges in the state to not perform marriage ceremonies for gay people. He said marriage should be between a man and a woman, as do most people in Alabama. This removal by this vague panel of former lawyers and judges has caused legislators to call for an investigation of who this panel is and how they have this much power. More importantly, Judge Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views and martyrdom has catapulted him into an early frontrunner position for the governorship of Alabama in next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming election. He is prohibited from running for the Court again because he is 72 and Alabama law does not allow someone to run for judgeships after age 70. Therefore, it was expected that he was going to run for governor. However, his expulsion has propelled his polling numbers to strategic levels. Our good ole Dr. Gov. Robert Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saga played out over the year. It is titillating and fun to follow. However, it has pretty much rendered him somewhat irrelevant as governor. Donald J. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory for the presidency is of course the biggest political story of 2016. It overshadows our shenanigans in Alabama. Trump is very popular in Alabama. His victories in our GOP primary and in the November General Election were record setting vote tallies for the Heart of Dixie. As we enter 2017, the beginning of the Trump presidency will be the news. His administration will and

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has already affected Alabama politics significantly. His Attorney General will be our own Senator Jeff Sessions. Our Senior Senator Richard Shelby has had one seat for 30 years and Sessions has been in the other seat for 20 years. Therefore, this open seat is a rarity and will be coveted. By law, the Governor appoints the holder of the vacant seat, which will be for an interim time. The election for the seat will probably occur at the same time as the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race, which will be 17 months from now in the GOP primary in June of 2018. The most qualified person to take the seat would be someone from our state congressional delegation, especially someone who has served in Congress from Alabama for a decade or more. The two who fit that bill and who are the most imminently qualified are Congressman Robert Aderholt and former Congressman Jo Bonner. Aderholt, who hails from Haleyville, has represented the 4th Congressional District for 20 years. That district runs from the Mississippi line to the Georgia line across north central Alabama and includes Jasper, Cullman, Gadsden and Tuscaloosa. Aderholt got to Washington at the amazingly young age of 31. Therefore, he is only 51 years old and is our most senior and thus most powerful congressman. He is a ranking member of the powerful Appropriations Committee and is in line to be chairman soon. He would

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be risking a lot and probably has the same power as a freshman U.S. Senator. He is on course to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor Tom Bevill, who was referred to as Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third senator. Jo Bonner represented Baldwin and Mobile in the 1st District for over a decade. He left a couple of years ago to accept an Economic Development position at the University of Alabama. He is very well-liked and respected in Washington and was positioned for a leadership post in the GOP Congress. His erudite and sincere demeanor would make him an effective Senator immediately, he also served in the House with a third of the Senators. The most likely to win the seat in the 2018 Election is Attorney General Luther Strange. He has run statewide three times successfully and has over a three million dollar head start name identification wise. None of these three men have or will seek Bentleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment. They all realize how unpopular Bentley is and know the history of appointments in Alabama politics. Bentley could redeem some respect and relevance if he went hat in hand to President Donald Trump and offered Trump his appointment. In that case, the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice would be Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice. The best choice to bridge the gap may be Perry Hooper Jr., who trumped for Trump in Alabama. See you next week.

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Drivers are experiencing higher gas prices in Tallapoosa County and across the state as prices have jumped an average of 4.2 cents per gallon over the last week. The increase means that motorists can no longer five fuel at less than $2 gallon locally. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price in Alexander City is $2.10 per gallon and $2.12 on average statewide. That information comes from the survey of 3,348 gas outlets across the state, according to GasBuddy. In Alexander City, fuel can be found for $2.05 a gallon and as high as $2.29 depending on the location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is starting to climb back up there,â&#x20AC;? Kyle Longmire said while fueling up at Cherokee Quick Stop Tuesday morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like paying more, but it still beats the $3 a gallon we had there for awhile. Hopefully it will get back down under $2 like it was.â&#x20AC;? While the prices are higher than last week and last year, Alabama motorists are faring better than many are nationally. The national average rose 6.6 cents per gallon last week meaning American motorists are paying $2.34 per gallon on average. Including the last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change in gas prices in Alabama, prices as of Monday were 37.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average

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has increased during the last month and stands 35.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on Jan. 3 in Alabama have ranged widely over the last five years: â&#x20AC;˘ $1.75/g in 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ $2.08/g in 2015 â&#x20AC;˘ $3.12/g in 2014 â&#x20AC;˘ $3.17/g in 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ $3.13/g in 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 2016, motorists spent an average $2.13 per gallon on gasoline, the cheapest yearly average since 2004, and 28 cents lower than 2015, but if motorists made a resolution to pay less in 2017, they either broke it already or arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t planning on driving for a while,â&#x20AC;? said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While nearly 100,000 gas stations in the country were selling for $1.99 per gallon a year ago, fewer than 3,000 are today. Though we may see rising gas prices take a brief break in early February, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re unlikely to come anywhere close to last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s low levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, the national average price of gas stands 35 cents higher than where it was a year ago on this day and the gap is likely to continue widening. For the upcoming year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a rosy picture at the pump: GasBuddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 Fuel Outlook, being released tomorrow, will detail when motorists will be seeing the highest prices of the year and how many more billions weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend at the pump in the year ahead.â&#x20AC;?

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New Site Council gets good news on water projects By MITCH SNEED Editor

New Site has a laundry list of water system needs and Monday night the Town Council got some promising news on ways they may be able to address all the needs in a cost-effective manner. After hearing from Jeff Harrison of CDG Engineering and Quinton Harris of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development department, town leaders learned that while they face the potential of more than $500,000 in projects, they could be able to get it done using a combination of grants and low interest loans. Harrison laid out the projects that were defined as big needs, which included an upgrade of their main supply line that runs into the Highway 22 pumping station, generators at two pumping stations to make sure that even when power is out the water flow continues, fixing pressure issues in Goldville, installing fire hydrants and installing an automated meter reading system. “We have an issue in Goldville that I would say is our No. 1 priority,” New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame. “We don’t want to have any water issues there or anywhere. I’d like to see if there is a way to upgrade it all at one time.” While the cost of installing a Constant Pressure Station in Goldville was estimated at $65,000 by Harrison, the total cost less engineering fees and the cost of the fire hydrant work was estimated at $520,000. USDA Rep. Harris said that in looking at the preliminary numbers, the town would likely be eligible for a grant that would cover between 45 to 75 percent of the cost, with low interest loans available for the remainder through USDA. “Even at the low end, we are looking at the possibility of $234,000 in grants that could be potentially available,” Harris said. No vote was taken on moving forward with hiring an engineer to get the application started, but Harrison agreed to get the final numbers for projects including the hydrants and have it ready for the Jan. 17 meeting. But Blasingame was excited about the possibility. “We kicked that can down the road before and we need to start getting it done,” Blasingame said. “When I heard that $234,000 potential in grants, I knew then we had a chance to get it all done.” The council also tabled any action on an ordinance that would eliminate people who own two or more rental properties from paying a business license fee. The licenses only cost $42 or less and Council Member Bree Walton pointed out. Blasingame also announced that a work session would be held at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12 to get a legal opinion from Town Attorney Mack Clayton on an issue involving overtime pay to employees.

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Need a cookie fix? Girl Scout Cookie sales amp up later this month featuring a new s’mores cookie flavor.

Girl Scouts introduce S’mores cookie to lineup STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The annual Girl Scouts cookie sale is coming soon. In fact, Girl Scout cookies for the Lake Martin area will be arriving by tractor-trailer trucks on Friday. With this year’s sale, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) is introducing a new cookie to its lineup starting Dec. 26, where it will join classics like Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, and Shortbread. The new cookie will offer a s’mores-inspired crispy graham cookie double-dipped in a crème icing and enrobed in a chocolaty coating. This take on the time-honored campfire treat was developed in response to popular consumer trends. It is vegan and free of artificial colors, preservatives and partially hydrogenated oils. The last new Girl Scout

cookies, including the gluten-free Trios, were introduced in 2015. ”We cannot wait to introduce our loyal cookie customers to this new Girl Scout S’mores cookie,” said Karlyn Edmonds, chief executive officer of GSSA . “The S’more has strong ties to our organization’s history and this cookie brings a new and delicious way for consumers to support girls and the fun adventures that them help them develop leadership skills through Girl Scouts.” The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the nation’s largest girl-led business and the leading financial literacy program for girls. Designed for girls in grades K-12, it is a key element of the Girl Scout leadership experience. When you buy cookies from a Girl Scout, you are investing in more than a box of treats – you are supporting a girl’s future and the future leadership of our country. Through the Girl Scout Cookie

Program, girls learn five essential life skills: goal setting, decisionmaking, money management, people skills, and business ethics. The Girl Scout Cookie Program powers Take-Action Projects that benefit the local community, girl programs – which include science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities – educational trips that the troops go on together, and much more! Those who would like to visit a nearby cookie booth can find their favorite cookies being sold at booth sales beginning Friday, Jan. 20, when troops will set up in front of local businesses and shopping centers across the area. A cookie booth locator app can be downloaded for the iPhone and Android devices. The 2017 Girl Scout cookie sale ends on Sunday, March 5. For more information or to locate a Girl Scout troop, visit www.girlscoutssa.org or call toll free 1-800-239-6636.

HOLIDAY SAFETY 2016-17

31 die on Alabama roads over holiday period STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

While Tallapoosa County did not experience any highway deaths over the holidays, 31 individuals died in Alabama State Trooperinvestigated traffic crashes during the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) 17-day campaign to promote traffic safety during the Christmas and New Year’s travel period. The enforcement period, which began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and ended at midnight Sunday, Jan. 1, resulted in an increase from the previous year’s period for the same holidays, when Alabama State Troopers investigated 26 traffic deaths. “One of the worst parts of a

Trooper’s job is to investigate a deadly crash and notify family members, especially during what should be a festive time,” Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler said. During this holiday travel period, 20 drivers, six passengers, one motorcyclist, one ATV operator, one UTV operator and two UTV passengers were killed. Of the 29 individuals killed who were traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts, only seven were buckled up. And only one of the two individuals who should have been using a helmet was wearing one. These traffic deaths bring the 2016 total of Trooper-investigated traffic fatalities to 671, which is 144 deaths more than the previous year.

Officials report relatively safe holiday By MITCH SNEED Editor

While New Year’s Eve and the hours that follow are considered the Super Bowl of partying, local law enforcement officials reported very few problems over the holiday period. According to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett and the Alexander City Police Department, just two DUIs were reported over the holiday. Abbett said that the one DUI in the county he had record of was a case made by Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Other than that, he reported “nothing major.” Alexander City Police Department officials said they were pretty busy with noise complaints due to fireworks use, but records show very

few arrests related to the holiday. Deputy Chief Jay Turner said that records show one DUI, two citations for being a minor in possession of alcohol, one arrest for possession of marijuana and two arrests for possession of drug paraphernalia. Turner said that the department may have been helped by football. “Hopefully the weather won’t play a part tonight,” Turner said Monday afternoon. “We usually have a slow night when Alabama or Auburn play in any type of big game. That may have helped New Year’s Eve. It only picks up afterwards, but just in spurts.” As of 4 p.m. Monday, Trooper Jesse Thornton said they had investigated no traffic deaths in Tallapoosa County. Thornton said that a complete report of holiday activity will be available Tuesday.

Community health and clean-up walk scheduled Jan. 7 By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Local non-profit leaders are encouraging residents to take a walk for the health of it, and pick up trash along the way to help clean and restore their community. President of the Lake Martin Resource Association John Thompson, said he wants people to make a habit of picking up trash out on walks as a way to encourage healthy activity that benefits the individual and everyone around them. He extended an open invitation to the January PATH Trash Walk to be held Saturday, Jan. 7 at Strand Park starting at 8:30 a.m. Thompson said he has participated in the walks for 20 years, and this is his third organizing with the Lake Martin area health and wellness organization PATH, or Prosperity Again Thru Health.

Thompson said he had noticed an excess of litter out along the roadways of Alexander City this time of year, “this year particularly.” Though he said he did not know what to specifically attribute it to he said, “It seemed like everywhere I went … it seems to be pretty prevalent right now.” He said there is generally high participation at the events. At their December walk Thompson said there were 13 volunteers, while a few years ago upwards of 70 people broke into two groups to clean up the city and around Martin Dam. As to the location of their walks Thompson said they chose them, based on where they see a lot of litter. Thompson said they last met at the double bridge on State Route 63, and made their way to U.S. Route 280 removing refuse all along their way. Next week he said they would

meet at the park across from the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, and from there would follow the litter. He said it could be anywhere in the downtown area and the volunteers would be combing the streets until roughly 11 a.m. “We’ll pass out the supplies, the bags, the pickers, the vest,” Thompson said. “Basically if somebody knows of a particular area they want to work they can proceed to that area,” Thompson said. He said as LMRA president he had organized a number of cleanups on Lake Martin. However he said it was a natural partnership with PATH as a health advocacy group. “It’s progress, a healthy community is a clean community,” Thompson said. “It’s beautification as well as good health, it’s a stress on both things.”

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While the clover may not be in bloom on Jan. 7 for the PATH Trash Walk, volunteers will again assemble like they did here last April to help make our community a cleaner place.

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Sports Calendar Today • Dadeville basketball at Tallassee, JV boys 4:30 p.m, varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys, 7:30 p.m. • Reeltown junior high girls, boys basketball at Beulah, 4 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6 • Reeltown varsity basketball home game against Horseshoe Bend, girls 5 p.m., boys 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7 • Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp at Central Alabama Community College Baseball Field. Led by current and former MLB players and coaches. Ages 4-12 8:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 13-18 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $10 with checks to be made payable to Central Alabama CC Baseball Fund. For more information, call Larry Thomas at 251-5334059. • Dadeville basketball at Auburn, JV boys 3 p.m., varsity girls 4:30 p.m., varsity boys 6 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 • Reeltown junior high boys basketball home game against Pike Road, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 • Dadeville varsity basketball at Holtville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys, 7 p.m. • Reeltown varsity basketball at Lanett, boys 4 p.m., girls 5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 • Reeltown junior high boys, girls basketball home game against John P. Powell, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 • Dadeville varsity basketball at Central Coosa, boys 5 p.m., girls 6 p.m. • Reeltown basketball home game against LaFayette, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:15 p.m., varsity boys 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 14 • Reeltown basketball home game against Beulah, varsity girls 3:15 p.m., varsity boys 4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at AHSAA 1A-5A Regional 2 Duals, location TBA, 8 a.m. • Reeltown varsity basketball at LaFayette, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling tri-match at Beulah in Russell County, 5 p.m. • Reeltown home basketball against Loachapoka, 4:30 p.m. JV boys, varsity girls/boys.

Thursday, Jan. 19

• Reeltown home basketball against Lantt, varsity boys 4 p.m., varsity girls 5:15 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20

• Reeltown basketball at Beulah, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:15 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Quarter Finals, location TBA, 7 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling State Dual at Semi Finals, location and time TBA.

Thursday, Jan. 26

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Beulah, 2 p.m. • Reeltown basketball at Beauregard, varsity boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Finals, location and time TBA.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

• Reeltown basketball at Elmore County, varsity girls 5:45 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at Hornet State Tournament at Beauregard, 7 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Beulah, 2 p.m.

Tigers defeat Elmore County

Dadeville varsity girls fall to Lady Panthers CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

In Dadeville’s first home game of 2017, the Tigers defeated region foe Elmore County 44-40 Tuesday. The contest opened as anyone’s game as the first quarter ended tied at 11. However, the Panthers took control of the game at the half by adding 13 more points in the second quarter while Dadeville added another 11. But the second half opened as the night had, with a tie of 31 at the third quarter with the Panters adding seven more points while the Tigers put up nine more. It was the final quarter that made all the difference for the Tigers as they added 13 more points while Elmore County only added nine. Leading the Tigers in the win was Dadeville junior guard Jalen Sullivan with 14 points. He had help from freshman guard Jamarion Wilkerson with 12 points and junior small forward Donquavious Tucker with 11. Dadeville varsity boys basketball head coach Rodney Taylor was pleased with his Tigers’ performance after meeting the Panthers before the Christmas break. “We lost 55-50 over there,” he said. “We put in a game plan to try to hold their best player down, No. 2 (Tyric Belyeu) and I thought for the most part we executed well.” Following Tuesday’s win Dadeville varsity boys’ season record jumps to 4-5 overall and 4-1 in the region. According to Taylor, the win was vital for the Tigers. “It’s a huge win,” he said. “Had we lost this we’d gone down to two games to them and we might not have had a chance to host the area playoffs. But right now we’re back. We’re

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As the Tigers host Elmore County Tuesday, Dadeville freshman center Jamarion Wilkerson looks for an opening past Elmore County sophomore guard Kwan Bickley. The Dadeville varsity boys won over the Panthers 44-40.

tied for first, which is where we want to be.” Things didn’t work out quite as well for the Lady Tigers, who lost to Elmore County 59-44 Tuesday. The Lady Panthers controlled the game from the start by placing 13 points in the first quarter while Dadeville put up six. Dadeville narrowed the gap by the half by adding 11 more points in the second quarter. But Elmore County added 14 more. The second half opened with the Lady Panthers adding 17 more points while Dadeville added another 11. In the final quarter both teams

added 15 more points. But with Elmore County’s steady lead, the Lady Tigers ended the night with an L. Dadeville varsity girls basketball head coach Pam Holloway tipped her hat to the Lady Panthers for their performance Tuesday. “I always commend Elmore County for playing hard and giving us a lot of good competition,” she said. As for the Lady Tigers, Holloway believes improvements are still under way. “I saw a lot of improvements that we need but we have a lot of adjustments to make,” the

coach said. “It would be good for our team, playing different people, even at this point in the season we’re still trying to find some chemistry.” Following Tuesday’s loss, the Lady Tigers season record falls to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in the region. Despite the loss, Lady Tigers scoring was led by Dadeville junior guard Quanesha Presley, who had 16 points. She had help from sophomore center Jasmine Hill with 10 points. Dadeville next heads to Tallassee today. Varsity girls tipoff at 5:30 p.m. while varsity boys play at 7 p.m.

Tigers take Lake Martin Slam Fest consolation consolation runner up Reeltown places fourth in three-day holiday tournament By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

When all was said and done on the final day of Lake Martin Slam Fest 2016 on Friday, the Dadeville varsity boys basketball team came in runner up in the Consolation Championship game. The Tigers took that spot after losing to Alma Bryant 76-32 Friday afternoon. Dadeville varsity boys basketball head coach Rodney Taylor credits Alma Bryant’s performance on the tournament’s final day. “Alma Bryant is fundamentally sound,” he said. “The coach’s two sons were shooting from half-court. You can’t do anything to stop that. They kept getting further and further back and knocking down threes — and one’s in the eighth grade and one’s in the ninth grade.” Taylor considers such opponents as learning opportunities for his Tigers. “I told my kids they learn now what a screen is like,” he said. “They were botching out on the board with rebounds. “They’re a real fundamentally sound team,” Taylor added. “I thought we got a little rattled early with some of the plays and didn’t respond real well.” But the score reflects Dadeville’s improvement in the

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In the Tigers’ game against Alma Bryant in the 2016 Lake Martin Slam Fest at Benjamin Russell, Dadeville junior guard Jalen Sullivan struggles to maintain control of the ball.

second half. “I told my team we’ve got to do something a little better and I thought we did that,” Taylor said. “But they just kept shooting.” Dadeville started the threeday tournament by losing to Reeltown by a score of 53-52, which sent Dadeville to the consolation bracket. For Reeltown, the win over Dadeville was especially sweet.

“We don’t really play each other during regular season,” Reeltown varsity boys basketball head coach Jonathan Gardner said. “Hopefully we can get that game next year. But it’s good to get that game in the tournament, especially our first win. It gives us a little bit of bragging rights.” The win, which was Reeltown’s first of the season, showed the Rebels’ improve-

ment since the start of the season. “We’ve just got to knock those free throws down and play our game,” Gardner said. “When we play our game, we’re good.” For the Tigers, the second day of Slam Fest was a better one as they defeated Tallassee 74-51. As for Reeltown, the Rebels placed fourth in the eight-team tournament. Upon defeating Dadeville, Reeltown moved on to compete against Slam Fest champion team Jackson on the tourney’s second day and lost by a score of 60-40. On Slam Fest’s final day, Reeltown placed fourth in the tournament after falling to third-place winner Stanhope Elmore by a score of 63-42. Also Friday, host team Benjamin Russell took Slam Fest runner up after losing to Jackson 56-53 and Elmore County placed seventh after winning over Tallassee 61-30. Athletes named to the Lake Martin Slam Fest All Tournament Team are Zac Byrd of Stanhope Elmore, Donquavious Tucker of Dadeville, Braxton Barnhizer of Alma Bryant, Timmy Lawson of BRHS, Shannon Woody of BRHS, Willie Taylor of Jackson and Kam’ron Pugh of Jackson.