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Busts net 4 arrests, 30 grams cocaine STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

A pair of law enforcement actions last week resulted in four arrests in Camp Hill and Dadeville, while drugs, money and a firearm were seized during the arrests.

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Police Department K-9 Unit and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms executed a search warrant last Thursday at a residence on Holley Avenue in Camp Hill. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 30 grams of cocaine, three grams of marijuana, ecstasy and synthetic marijuana. Officials also seized a Ruger 9mm pistol and $1,314 in cash See ARRESTS • Page A3

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The Tallapoosa County School System is continuing to push forward and put technological devices in the hands of every student in the system, referred to as a one-to- one (1:1) initiative.

Earlier this week, the district announced devices will be available for all county school students in the seventh and eighth grades this upcoming school year. “We will be adding grades seven and eight at all three schools to our 1:1 initiative this year,â€? Tallapoosa County Director of Student Services Casey Davis said. “They are Google See INITIATIVE • Page A2

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12 have been at Children’s Designed primarily for children who Harbor this week, taking have moderate to severe asthma, Young part in the first-ever Asthma said this camp brings all of these children Camp Eagle held by the together in one place and gives them Auburn University School of Nursing. the chance to enjoy a wide variety of “This is our first time doing a camp See CAMP • Page A5

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The death of a dog, which police say was killed by a boater near Goat Island on Lake Martin, has gained widespread attention because of provocative Facebook posts.

But, Elmore County Sheriff Department officials said a man accused via social media of having killed the dog was not involved in any way.

A two-year-old Boxer named Cletus was swimming in the lake this past weekend when he was killed by a passing boater.

Before Cletus died, Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said the family had been trying to alert the boater that the dog was in the water.

A friend of the family claims the boater intentionally hit the animal. Franklin said a report was filed by Cletus’ owner and, after an investigation, deputies See DOG • Page A3

Renovations completed at Dadeville Police Department David Barbour said. “New rain gutters were installed and new ceiling tiles were put in. The tin roof on Officers with the the building, some of the Dadeville Police screws were starting to strip Department now have and loosen, so new screws a newer, fresher facility were used to screw the roof to work out of. Several back into place. The work renovations were recently took a couple of weeks.â€? completed at the police With so many issues department building, giving the facility a cleaner at the building, Barbour appearance and eliminating said it feels a lot better to be working there now the problems that had been work has completed. He building over the past few added the other officers in years. the department appreciated “The walls in the back how the city worked to take were repainted and the walls outside were repainted care of them by acting and fixing the issues. There too,â€? Dadeville Police Department Police Chief See POLICE • Page A2

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Following the recent completion of renovation work at the Dadeville Police Department building, the Dadeville City Council began to move forward with another repair job on a city facility.

Due to some issues with the roof and siding, Dadeville City Hall is in need of some repair work to correct the situation.

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Obituaries Mr. James “Jim” Sidney Thomason 1939 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. James “Jim” Sidney Thomason, 78, of Jackson’s Gap, Alabama, will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Bates will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home.

Mr. Thomason passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. He was born on August 11, 1939 in Oneonta, Alabama to Cecil Thomason and Evelyn Thomason.

He loved his family dearly. Jim was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the United States Army after serving 23 years. Jim was an Examiner Instructor Pilot, and served 3 tours in Vietnam.

During his time served he received numerous accolades.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Thomason; daughters, Kimmie Bates (Mike), Sherri A. Woodham (Kent) and Sheila A. Reynolds; sons, Milton Thomason (Bonnie), Terry Adkins (Vickie) and Mike Adkins; twelve grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; sister, Dellia Thomason; and brothers, George Thomason, Charles Thomason and Lynn Thomason.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eddie Thomason; daughter, Cindy Thomason; and grandchildren, Heidi Thomason and Ryan Smith.

Family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Bruce Carleton 1930 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Bruce Carleton, 87, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Langley Funeral Home.

Mr. Carleton passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 in Auburn, Alabama. He was born on November 15, 1930 in Dadeville, Alabama to Vernon Carleton and Clyde McLain Carleton. Mr. Carleton retired after 26 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant. He served throughout the world with the majority of his service overseas. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, he served as Clerk of Court for the Tallapoosa County Commissioners Office.

He and his wife Tina raised five children on Lake Martin; all graduated from Auburn University.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Phillpott (Doug) of Greenville, SC; son, Rodney Carleton (Mahona) of Huntsville; daughter, Teresa Carleton of West Chester, OH; daughter, Tara Wichers (Tom) of Navarre, FL; and daughter, Robin Henry (Mark) of Villa Rica, GA; grandchildren, Savanna Carleton, Nina Henry, and Ryan Henry; and brother-in-law, Sam Reeder of Dadeville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Ayon Carleton; parents; sisters, Louise Weldon, Margaret Beaird, Edith Godwin, Winnie Clanton, Virginia Husted, and Joan Reeder; and brothers, Henry Carleton and Stanley Carleton.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports July 22

Dadeville Police Department July 24

• A resident of Denver Road in Dadeville filed a report for a dog bit.

• A report was filed for harassment that occurred on Adams Street.

July 21

• A resident of Karis Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

• Jerry Withers of Eddleman Street in Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested for driving under the influence.

July 23

• A Camp Hill woman, age 49, was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear.

July 22

• A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on Freeman Drive resulting in moderate property damage and no injuries.

July 21

• A Dadeville man, age 56, was arrested for public intoxication on Pine Grove Loop.

• A Tallassee man, age 41, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for harassment and criminal trespass first that occurred on Laredo Circle.

July 19

• A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred on Agricola Road property damage and minor injuries.

July 20

• A resident of Pine Hill Road in Waverly filed a report for theft.

July 19

• Justin Burns of Oak Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft of property first degree.

• William Lester of Bibb Avenue in Auburn was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear operating a boat without proper light and bail jumping second degree.

• A resident of Point Cloxson Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

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July 18

• A report was filed for harassment and criminal trespass third that occurred on South Tallassee Street.

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• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Reckless endangerment was reported in Alexander City.

Initiative Chromebooks, the same devices that we brought in earlier this year for the high school grades.”

Currently, all the devices for two of the three county schools have arrived on campus, while Davis estimated the last shipment of devices would be arriving no later than Monday, in plenty of time before the new school year starts.

“We already had the numbers calculated, we were just waiting on the funding for it,” he said.

At the upcoming school open house events, Davis said the principals at all three schools will be going over the rules and other information about these devices. In addition to this, the information on proper usage of these devices has officially been added to the

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Tallapoosa County Schools Student Handbook.

With grades seven and eight now officially part of the county schools’ 1:1 initiative, Davis said the next step is to plan for expanding the program down to the fifth and sixth grades in the near future. While funding is the key issue to being able to complete this task, by expanding this program down to the lower grades at a steady pace helps these students become better digital citizens.

“We have no definitive timetable for it right now, but we are looking into it,” he said. “Each time we expand, we get one step closer to having a complete 1:1 initiative for the entire school district. We will continue to bring students on board to this.”

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• Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Highway 22 East.

July 21

• Merek Escann Friedman, 20, of Owings Mill, Maryland was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Trevor Michael Thames, 21, of Vestavia was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Kurt Garrison Greer, 20, of Marshall, Texas was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Michael Ray Caldwell, 38, of Kellyton was arrested for failure to appear.

• Anthony Alvies, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Road.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Montgomery Street.

July 20

• Christopher Lee Mulkey, 35, of Cragford was arrested on two counts of failure to appear.

• Myrtle Michelle King, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for

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• Ryan Deanthony Nix, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.

• Sutton Jamar Johnson, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement.

• Prince Giles Pearson, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Shirmiah Tiara Poole, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear, attempted assault and criminal mischief.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on 11th Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Attempted assault was reported in Alexander City.

July 19

• Terry Devon Kelly, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for harrassment.

• Lakesha Denise Mitchell, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief.

• Breanna Nicole Glenn, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping.

• Amontre’l Javariez Todd, 20, of Camp Hill was arrested for menacing and possession of a pistol by a violent felon.

• Harassment was reported on J Street.

• Criminal mischief was reported on South Road.

• Harassment was reported on Popular Road.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a forged instrument was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Pamela Manor.

• Menacing was reported in Alexander City.

July 18

• Travis Leon Taylor, 37, of Tallahassee, Florida was arrested for possession of a forged instrument.

• Criminal trespass and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Coley Creek Road.

• Harassment was reported on Hall Street.

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may be other projects taken on at the police department next year and beyond, but no further renovations are scheduled for this year.

While it took approval from Mayor Wayne Smith and the Dadeville City Council to move forward with this project, councilman Dick Harrelson was key in helping to get this work progressed through the stages of bidding out the project and approving the best contractor for the job.

“This was something that needed to be done,” Harrelson said. “I worked with chief Barbour on this to get this done. I felt this was my duty.”

After the renovations were completed, Smith said he was happy to see how the work had turned out.

“I checked it out last week, and it all looks good,” Smith said. “I am very pleased with the work. Councilman Harrelson, he was big in getting this done.”

Now that the Dadeville Police Department has received some much-needed renovations and is a much nicer facility, Barbour, Harrelson and Smith all had nothing but good things to say about the completed project.

“I most definitely feel good about what was done this year,” Barbour said. “I want to commend the mayor and the city council for getting this done.”

“Anything I can do to help, I want to,” Harrelson added. “I was happy to help get this done.”

“I am pleased with the job the contractor did,” Smith said. “This is just another positive improvement here in Dadeville.”

It’s getting hotter outside. If you have to work outside, make sure you have a shady place to cool off and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Check on your neighbors and friends to make sure they are staying cool in this heat. The best way to stay cool during Alabama summers is to stay inside and read a book. Stop by the Dadeville Public Library and check out a new book.

Did you know you can renew your passport at the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library in Dadeville? The Horseshoe Bend Regional Library accepts passport applications Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Fridays. If you need to contact the HBRL, you can call them at 256-825-9232 with any passport questions.

Stop in the check out the new dids section at the library. With more than 1,300 new books, the juvenile and easy reader sections are looking amazing with great content.

New releases in adult fiction:

• Her Fear by Shelley Shepard Gray • A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay • Rescued by David Rosenfelt Have you brought your children to the library’s Story Time yet? If not, you need to pop in and see what a great time you can have with your kids. Story Time is on Tuesday each week at 10 a.m.

Library Notes are supplied by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

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and arrested two individuals at the location.

Carstavious Stovall, 27, of Camp Hill was arrested on three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first degree, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, trafficking in cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Avious Floyd, 32, of Camp Hill was also arrested on three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first degree, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, trafficking in cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Later Thursday, investigators conducting a probation compliance follow-up at a residence on Sunset Drive in Dadeville and discovered drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine at the location. Both individuals at the residence were taken into custody without incident.

Phillip Evans, 43, of Dadeville was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mykaylin Piotrowski, 22, of Dadeville was also arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

As of last Thursday evening, all four were being held at the Tallapoosa County Jail. Evans and Piotrowski were each held on $6,000 bond, while Stovall and Floyd were being held on $6,500 cash bonds each.

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were able to identify the driver of the boat.

Initially, Franklin said the ECSO had planned to arrest the boater on a felony charge that was later reduced to a misdemeanor charge by the Elmore County District Attorney’s Office that said the crime fell under the misdemeanor statute under the Alabama Code of Law. Because the boater would not have been charged with a felony, Franklin said the dog’s owner refused to sign the warrant for the boater’s arrest.

“Me and (the owner) had a very good, healthy, wholesome conversation,” Franklin said. “I understand where he’s coming from. If it were my dog, I’d be upset.”

Franklin said the ECSO is not in charge of prosecuting suspects and does not have control over what types of warrants are issued.

“We are the fact finders. We investigate the crimes and we bring those facts to the DA’s office for them to prosecute in a court of law,” Franklin said.

Franklin said he is asking the District Attorney’s office to present a case to an Elmore County Grand Jury during its next session in October. The Grand Jury will then decide what charge, if any, will be filed and whether that charge will be a felony or a misdemeanor.

The social media posts have wrongfully accused one man of being the boat driver, Franklin said. “That particular gentleman has nothing to do with nothing. He doesn’t know what’s going on,” Franklin said.

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The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is following up on leads following a cruelty to animal complaint after a cat was found dead in a mailbox last week.

Leads still coming in cat death

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is following up on leads following a cruelty to animal complaint after a cat was found dead in a mailbox last week.

“We have received numerous tips about it,” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “It is still an active investigation.”

Deputies were called to Goodwater Road July 17 where a cat was found dead in a mailbox.

The animal died of apparent heat exhaustion while in the mailbox.

It is believed the animal could have been placed in the confined

area as early as Saturday, July 14.

Abbett explained the department has not yet gotten enough evidence to file charges, and is still requesting the public’s help.

“We don’t have anything that would lead to an arrest yet,” Abbett said. “We are still encouraging the public to call with information.”

Anyone with information can call the department at 256-8254264 or the Secret Witness number at 256-827-2035 for those who wish to remain anonymous. Those with information may also call Central Alabama Crime Stoppers with a possible reward for information at 334-215-7887.

Council he felt putting together a committee that will devise a plan for all the bid will entail was important for getting the job done right. Mayor Wayne Smith agreed with this idea, and suggested Harrelson chair the committee, along with finding another member of the council to serve as well.

Bringing up a discussion point on the city paying a one-time bonus for retirees in accordance with what the state does, Harrelson said he wanted to find out how much these individuals draw off their retirement. Smith suggested the topic then be tabled so City Clerk Debbie Minor could gather that information and report back to the council.

The Dadeville City Council also took action on the following items: • Minutes from the July 10 meeting were approved.

• City Attorney Robin Reynolds said he has been working on getting a rough draft for a city lodging tax ordinance together, but due to the Alabama Department of Revenue requiring it to mirror the state ordinance in order for the state department to collect it, he will hopefully have a finished draft ready at the next council meeting.

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Brownie Caldwell said things were running as usual on the gas board.

• Councilwoman Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson said she wanted to try and get a group together to do a garbage cleanup on Fulton Street.

• Smith said Friday will be a busy day for grand openings in Dadeville. The store Sweet Pick’ins will hold its grand opening at 11 a.m., followed by We’re That Store on Highway 280 at 5 p.m. In between

these two opening celebrations, there will be a special walkthrough of the new Department of Human Resources building at 2 p.m.

• Sandra Jackson from Sen. Doug Jones’ Montgomery office wanted to introduce herself to the council and explain how she and others in the office want to go out, meet people and find out what average people are concerned with.

• The council passed

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a motion to approve Resolution No. 18-017, which will place a construction industry craft training fee on non-residential building permits. “This is a fee the state charges,” Smith said, adding it was something that would be passed on as it was not the most feasible plan for the city to continue paying it and not collecting the fee.

• Smith said things are starting to move forward

on the courthouse square project, but with so many parts involved, actual work may not begin until the end of the year.

• Resident and beautification committee member Raphord Farrington said rain has hampered spraying kudzu on the city right of way, while some lots are getting worse in terms of kudzu growth.

Farrington also said the beautification board is continuing to meet the

second Thursday of the month and is looking to keep pushing forward.

• Reynolds said he has received no response to the certified letters he has sent out regarding nuisance properties around town.

The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, Aug. 14 beginning with a pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow at 6 p.m.

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he Record is looking to add a wide variety of political viewpoints to our opinion page. Are you someone who lives in the community and has some strong opinions about the way local, state or national government is being run?

What do you think about the candidates heading to the November general election? Who do you think should be Governor of Alabama?

Do you want Alabama voters to stick with Gov. Kay Ivey, or should Walt Maddox be the one in the governor’s seat?

Which candidate do you feel is most qualified and why?

Are you up to date with all of the political happenings in Washington and could be an informative source for readers?

What do you think should be done about immigration in the United States?

Do you have thoughts on how Tallapoosa County can attract more new businesses and industry that will provide jobs for our residents or how to expand the ones that are already here?

We want to know exactly what you think and we want you to share it with our readers. We want educated, opinionated columnists who can speak their mind and know what they are talking about. Is that you?

It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican, Democrat, Independent or if anyone agrees with you. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what color you are or what your beliefs are. We just want someone who is willing to share their educated opinion with our readers.

We want to add a variety of new columnists to this editorial page and we need your help.

You can commit to writing a column for us on a weekly basis, or maybe you’re better suited to just send in a guest column every once in a while.

We have two ways to get your opinion in print: letters to the editor and columns. The main difference is length. Letters to the editor are up to 250 words, while guest columns can be up to 500 words. Letters and columns may be sent to P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011, faxed to 256-234-6550 or emailed to editor@alexcityoutlook.com.

Please include your name, address and phone number.

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ith his interference in the 2016 election, Russian President Vladimir Putin achieved something that none of his murderous Soviet predecessors were able to accomplish: He has turned Democrats into Russia hawks.

A few months after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ronald Reagan addressed the 1992 Republican National Convention and said: “I heard those speakers at that other convention saying ‘we won the Cold War’ — and I couldn’t help wondering, just who exactly do they mean by ‘we’?” He had a point.

Today, Democrats may be deeply concerned about the threat Russia poses to our democracy.

But during the Cold War, when the Soviet Union posed an existential threat to our democracy, not so much.

Most Democrats opposed the Reagan policies that led to the fall of the Soviet empire.

They fought the Reagan defense buildup and his Strategic Defense Initiative (which Sen. Edward M. Kennedy dismissed as “Star Wars” and Sen. John F. Kerry called “a dream based on illusion”). They supported the Soviet-supported nuclear freeze movement and opposed Reagan’s deployment of intermediaterange nuclear missiles to Western Europe. They criticized Reagan’s efforts to arm freedom fighters seeking to overthrow Soviet puppet regimes and support to pro-American governments fighting communist insurgencies.

Not only did Democrats oppose Reagan’s policies, they heaped scorn on his blunt anti-Communist rhetoric. After Reagan called on the Soviets to “tear down” the Berlin Wall, Democratic House Speaker Jim Wright declared he had “utter contempt for Reagan” because he had “spoiled the chance for a dramatic breakthrough in relations

MARC THIESSEN Columnist between our two countries.”

While Reagan denounced the Soviet Union as an “Evil Empire” and promised to leave it on “the ash heap of history,” Democrats such as Kennedy criticized Reagan for his “misleading Red-scare tactics.”

There were exceptions, to be sure. The legendary Democratic Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson was a fierce anti-Communist. Those like him were known as “Scoop Jackson Democrats.” They were given this name for a reason: to distinguish them from most other Democrats who did not share Jackson’s hardline approach.

Old habits of appeasement die hard, so when the Cold War ended the Democrats continued their soft line toward Moscow. Democratic opposition to President George W. Bush’s withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty was more strident than that of Vladimir Putin. There was virtual silence from Democrats when President Barack Obama callously threw Poland and the Czech Republic under the bus by canceling our missile defense agreements in an effort to appease Moscow.

In 2012, when Mitt Romney called Russia our “No. 1 geopolitical foe,” Democrats mocked him mercilessly.

Obama told Romney, “The 1980s, they’re now calling to ask for their foreign policy back.” And Vice President Joe Biden said Romney “acts like he thinks the Cold War is still on.” The Republican focus on Russia was considered laughable by most Democrats.

But now, a quarter century after the fall of the Soviet Union, the Democrats have belatedly decided that Russia is a threat.

For decades, while the Soviet Union sowed tyranny across the globe, sent millions to rot in the gulag, and threatened America with nuclear annihilation, Democrats were for detente and peaceful coexistence. Even as Putin continued Russia’s pattern of authoritarian aggression, undermining democracy at home and invading his neighbors, they advocated a “reset” of relations. It was only when Russia invaded John Podesta’s privacy that Democrats were finally — finally! — outraged.

But before Republicans gloat over the Democrats’ hypocrisy, they need to be careful and not to mirror the Democrats’ Russia transformation by becoming Kremlin apologists. The fact that Democrats are suddenly channeling their inner Reagan is no excuse for those on the right to start channeling their inner Kennedy. Conservatives don’t have to take the Democrats’ belated Russia outrage seriously. But they do need to take Russia seriously.

As for Democrats, let’s hope their newfound antipathy for Russia is not just a convenient way to get President Trump. Russia is a threat not just because it interfered in the 2016 election. Russia is a threat because it assassinates Putin’s critics with chemical weapons, shoots down civilian airliners, arms the Taliban, supports Iran, violates its treaty obligations, targets NATO allies with nuclear missiles and annexes the territory of its neighbors.

That threat will still be there when Trump is gone.

The question is: Will the Democrats still be Russia hawks then?

Marc A. Thiessen’s column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate.

Follow him on Twitter @ marcthiessen.

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Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749.

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

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Letter to the Editor

Reader: Maddox is a champion for the people Dear Editor, I will speak out against Kay Ivey. She is the wrong governor for the people here in Alabama.

We are moving away from special interests. We want a governor that represents the people, all the people.

Walt Maddox is that man.

He believes everyone has the right to live and expanding Medicare to all is one of his goals.

This country and state don’t belong to a few people.

It belongs to the American people. Walt Maddox will pass a lottery that will educate our children and grandchildren. The education budget is bare bones and yet when they come back to work on the state budget, education will be on the table.

Mr. Maddox is the right man for the people of Alabama. He can make the right decisions for the people, bring in jobs to rebuild small cities like he did in Pratt City in Tuscaloosa with no taxpayers’ money.

This man can do this and make the people’s money count.

I will be speaking out for Maddox cause the need is great. It is time for a real change in this country. The Republicans lied and said President Obama led the country in the wrong way. You don’t hear them saying anything now.

My question to the Republicans is “Where is the country now?”

We can’t even recognize it now. So much corruption they can’t even stand up for what is

Brownie Caldwell

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749.

Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. Goodman-

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Postmaster, please send address changes to P.O. Box 999; Alexander City, AL 35011.

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

Owner Kenneth Boone Publisher Steve Baker Tippy Hunter Advertising Director Accounting Angela Mullins

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wrong.

Please don’t just follow them, do your research. Vote them out, put new people in to rebuild this country and state.

We can start by taking care of Alabama, electing Walt Maddox and the rest of the Democrats.

We can’t keep moving in this direction. Too many people are dying from lack of help because some are pocketing more money. That is wrong and inhumane to treat human beings that way.

Let’s make it happen in November. Vote for expanding Medicare, decent wages, good paying jobs, lottery for education and redistricting.

Arlean Wykcoff Alexander City

Roy Mathis represents District 4.

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Johnson

Roy Mathis

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.

Wayne Smith

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activities they may not otherwise get to take part in.

“We have time for swimming, sports and games, nutrition education, arts and crafts and a special guest speaker talking about what it has been like to live with asthma,” Young said. “Tomorrow (Wednesday), we will be having a carnival here, and we will have a parent session (this) afternoon, allowing the parents to come in and see what we have been doing here.”

Asthma Camp Eagle is designed to be both fun and educational for the participants, helping them better understand their disease and how to live a happy, healthy life while managing asthma and its symptoms. Sponsored by the Morris Family Foundation through Auburn University, the camp and its many activities are provided at no cost to the campers or their families.

Tuesday afternoon, the campers spent some time canoeing on Lake Martin, enjoying the Children’s Harbor pool, making marble art using shaving cream and reviewing how the device commonly referred to as a spacer or a chamber can help control the symptoms of asthma.

“These kids, they don’t often get to do this kind of thing,” Young said. “Our education, we want to focus on what asthma does in the body, the medicines that are out there to treat the issues and the techniques our campers may use.

We are building an asthma action plan for each camper and want to understand their various triggers.”

Moving forward, Young said she wants to continue having Asthma Camp Eagle for area children every year, though she hopes community support will grow just as much as the number of campers wanting to participate.

“We want to build for greater success,” Young said. “We are hoping to get some involvement from the community and local businesses.

If someone wanted to come in and volunteer their services with things like archery and other activities, we would welcome that.”

For more information about Asthma Camp Eagle and all it can offer to future participants, visit asthmacampeagle.com.

Auburn University School of Nursing students and Asthma Camp Eagle participants work on asthma education Tuesday afternoon at Children’s Harbor.

Donald Campbell / The Record

Campers from Asthma Camp Eagle and Auburn University School of Nursing students were all smiles Tuesday afternoon as they relaxed and canoed on Lake Martin.

Donald Campbell / The Record

TPI’s Granger dies at 58 President and Publisher Steve Baker said. “His death is a huge loss for Tallapoosa Publishers, our company.”

Granger is from Opp Inc. Elmore County and had been living in Newspapers Managing Equality with his wife Editor David Granger, Lynn Holley Maynard 58, died Tuesday Granger for many years. afternoon following a stroke he had nearly two He graduated from Elmore County High weeks ago.

School in Eclectic and Granger started earned a bachelor of arts working for Tallapoosa in journalism in 1984 Publishers, Inc. when from Auburn University. he was hired as a staff Throughout his multiwriter decade journalistic at The career, Granger earned Alexander several awards from City the Alabama Press Outlook Association and in Alabama Sports Writers January Association.

2015. In In the APA’s 2018 December Granger Better Newspaper 2016, Contest, Granger was Granger took the awarded third place for position of managing his column, “Holidays editor for TPI’s Elmore bring fireworks…

County newspapers to my kidneys!” in overseeing The the Best Humorous Wetumpka Herald, The Column category. He Eclectic Observer and also earned second The Tallassee Tribune. place in Best Editorial “David was Column or Commentary a consummate for “Facebook killing professional,” TPI STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Granger was a big sports fan and a large space of his heart was dedicated to the Atlanta Braves and Auburn Tigers.

TPI staff members

are sad to lose a piece of their work family and said Granger will be missed but always remembered for his talent and humor.

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We must remember if we have The definition of a staySchedule an appointment today! accepted Jesus Christ as our cation is a period in which Lord and Savior, we are already an individual or family JACKIE KENNETH BLAIR, Certified Home Inspector stays home and participates WILBOURN missionaries.

110 Calhoun Street, Suite 202 • Alexander City, AL in leisure activities within The camp theme is “Inside Out.” Faith columnist 256-794-5551 www.lakemartininspections.com driving distance of their There are two forms of worship: the inner essence of worship and homes. Today through worship that works to the more public Sunday, my husband and I are going on expression, which the apostle Paul called 21130 Hwy. 431 | Wedowee, AL one of these. The weather report for the later part of the week shows temperatures our “spiritual worship.” (Matthew 15:18New & Used Boats • Yamaha Waverunners Yamaha ranging from upper-80s to mid-90s and 19) One can do as many deeds as desired Golf Carts • Full-Service Marina & Service Center and go to as many church services as you intermittent thunderstorms.

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

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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

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

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

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New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

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

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Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

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

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

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New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047 Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

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Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

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

Sardis United Medthodist Church 10367 Hwy 50 Dadeville, AL

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

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

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

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

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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

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

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

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

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

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

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

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Annual teachers’ luncheon set for Aug. 9

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

As the new academic school year approaches, coordinators of the annual teachers’ luncheon are busy gathering donations for this year’s upcoming event. Each year the group sponsors teachers from area schools, including Tallassee City Schools, Tallapoosa County Schools and Elmore County Schools.

This year’s luncheon will be at Beulah Baptist Church in Dadeville beginning at 1 p.m. on Aug. 9.

The event is geared toward supplying teachers with the necessary tools needed in the classroom. Often teachers are forced to go into their own pocket to pay for classroom expenses. This event will offset that need for many area teachers.

Last year, teachers received cleaning supplies, office supplies, printers, paper and almost every essential item needed to conduct a classroom.

Teachers who participate are asked for a list of needed supplies for their classroom.

Volunteers then reach out to local businesses for donations to assist in purchasing these items. Last year’s event raised not only the needed supplies, but also enough donations to

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Beverly Golden and her puppet Uncle Elmo delivered a laughter-laced speech about her many years in the classroom during last year’s Teachers Luncheon at Beulah Baptist Church. This year’s luncheon is set for Aug. 9.

give each teacher two special gifts. “We had teachers from Reeltown, Eclectic and

This event began nine years Tallassee,� event director Dottie ago and since then this event Carnes said. “We normally has become widely attended by have teachers from Dadeville area teachers, superintendents and Opelika also.�

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Originally the event focused solely on Reeltown teachers.

Because Reeltown High School is located in a rural area with few area businesses, it became difficult to locate enough sponsors to adequately fund the many teachers until Carnes and others at Beulah Baptist began to reach out to neighboring communities for support.

Last year more than 120 people attended the luncheon.

Many were teachers, but several others were there to show support to the men and women who dedicate their lives to teaching.

According to Carnes, while this luncheon is for teachers, ultimately it serves the students. “They have a hard job,�

Carnes said. “Teaching is not easy, and they have a very important job. If we can make the teacher happy then we have a better chance for our future leaders.�

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Photos courtesy of UA Athletics Alabama head coach Nick Saban, above, along with student-athletes Damien Harris, Anfernee Jennings, top left, and Ross Pierschbacher traveled to Atlanta last Wednesday to take part in the 2018 Southeastern Conference Football Kickoff Media Days. The Crimson Tide spent three-plus hours being interviewed by local, regional and national media including representatives from the major sports entities such as CBS, ESPN and the SEC Network. Jennings, a Dadeville High School graduate, was recently named to the 2018 Bednarik Award Watch List. Jennings transitioned into a starting role as a sophomore a season ago and developed into a powerful threat off the edge for the Tide defense. He finished the season with 41 tackles, six tackles for loss and a sack.

The Dadeville grad also broke up two passes and registered four quarterback hurries in 2017.

County boasts low number of ejections

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With so many sports teams each year and such a high number of student-athletes participating in those sports, it’s not easy to always keep emotions in check. Every once in a while, someone is bound to get upset when competitive juices are flowing.

But for Tallapoosa County student-athletes, those incidents were few and far between, according to the recently-released AHSAA Fines and Ejections yearly report.

Throughout the four schools in the county, they combined for only six total ejections and one fine during the 2017-18 school year. The lowest was Horseshoe Bend, which had just one ejection.

The Generals are known for a low ejection number, having won the AHSAA Sportsmanship award six times in 10 years it has been awarded.

“Of course you want to get zero, but sometimes people just lose control and lose their temper,” HBS athletic director and football coach Josh Averett said. “We try to talk to them as much as we can

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From left, Nalijah Heard, Tre Tre Hughley, Cade Worthy and Eric Shaw all look to the refs during a rivalry boys basketball game. All four teams combined for just seven ejections during the 2017-18 athletic year.

about doing everything right.

I think we have good kids and good sports, and they’re trying to do things the right way.”

Horseshoe Bend’s only ejection came during the boys basketball season.

Reeltown likewise had only one ejection last year

but also had one school fine.

According to athletic director Matt Johnson, who is also the Rebels’ football coach, the only ejection for Reeltown was more of a judgment call.

During baseball season, a player slid into home plate and ran into the catcher.

“It wasn’t a behavior

thing,” Johnson said. “It’s not like he lost his cool, it was just a rule interpretation-type ejection. I’m proud that we don’t have four or five, but I would be more proud if we had zero. We strive to not have any.”

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Chambers hired as new Reeltown baseball coach Tallapoosa County Board of Education last week.

“He came highly recommended from everyone that I have spoken with,” After the recent resignation of Johnson said. “He’s very well spoken, Reeltown baseball coach Mike Jones, who served for three years as the Rebels’ and he has high standards. Loyalty is huge on his list, and he’s young and head coach, athletic director Matt energetic.”

Johnson searched far and wide for a Chambers is a 2011 graduate of person who could take over a program Mobile Christian, where he has also rich with tradition. spent the last three years as an assistant Johnson finally found his man, and coach. Chambers played centerfield Trey Chambers was hired as the next Rebel baseball coach, as approved by the during his playing career and went

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to several colleges before graduating from South Alabama. While coaching at Mobile Christian, Chambers won a pair of state championships with the Leopards in Class 3A. Because of his experience with baseball around Alabama, Chambers knew about Reeltown and its tradition when the job became available.

“I really like the people there,” Chambers said. “It’s a tight-knit community. I like that, and I like the See CHAMBERS • Page B2

lot has gone wrong the last few weeks. From the passing of my dear editor and friend Mitch Sneed to my beloved dog Stella being rushed to the emergency vet last Thursday evening to various and sundry other day-to-day things that have gotten to me, it’s been a tough couple of weeks to say the least.

But I think in times like this, it’s good to look around and think about what you have to be thankful for in life. For me, I have a divine support system of family and close friends. I have the cutest dog in the world. I’m healthy, I live in a safe space and I love my job. These are all things to focus on during hard times.

I also think it’s as good a time as any to reflect on the many things we have to be proud of in Tallapoosa County and the surrounding areas, especially in the wide world of sports.

On this very page, I write about Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron being named one of the MVPs of the North-South All-Star game. How cool is that? Last night, as I was driving to get dinner after dropping Stella off at Auburn University’s vet school, I turned on the radio and listened to the game. At a time when I needed to smile, I heard the call of Herron’s first touchdown run. (I know I’m not supposed to cheer, but I was a proud momma in that moment.)

I’ve also recently written a series on the top five moments for each See ARBOGAST • Page B2

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Players to Watch

Reeltown returns stellar crew

Editor’s note: Each week leading up to the high school football season, The Record will be taking a look at the area team’s top players to watch.

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With a strong crew of returning seniors and coach Matt Johnson now in his third year, expectations are swirling around Reeltown’s football season. And with roster numbers high so far, there will likely be less Rebels playing both ways this year.

Here are some of the top players to watch for Reeltown in 2018.

Cameron Faison Faison played both ways during last year, earning himself a spot on the AllOutlook First Team Defense but he could’ve been put on either side of the list. With the return of Keke Hughley, who was injured early last season, Faison’s role might change this year, but he’ll still be an integral part of Reeltown’s success.

Last year, Faison was the team’s second leading rusher, finishing with 738 yards on the ground, and he was also a force on both defense and special teams. He scored five nonoffensive touchdowns — one interception return for a score and four kickoff returns for TDs. And he was just a sophomore last year.

Tre Tre Hughley

If Faison wasn’t running the ball for the Rebels in 2017, Hughley was.

He was the team’s leading rusher, totaling just over 1,000 yards last season, and while Faison had a lot of speed, Hughley boasted punch. He was a hard runner and with his size, he was tougher to bring down. Hughley

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Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal is one of the top returning players for the football team this season.

scored 15 touchdowns and, like Faison, also did a quite a bit of damage defensively, totaling 38 solo tackles and 22 assisted.

themselves. A returning senior defensive end, Lewis was one of the best defensive linemen on a stacked front four in 2017.

He totaled 80 tackles, Trey O’Neal O’Neal is one of the few including 56 solo tackles, and had nine for a loss.

Rebels who will almost But most impressively, certainly play both ways Lewis finished with seven this season, which shows off his versatility as well as quarterback sacks on the his importance to the squad. season.

“He’s very technical with At outside linebacker last his skill set as well as his season, O’Neal finished athletics, and that’s what second on the team with you want at that position,” 88 tackles, including 60 Johnson said. unassisted.

Not only a dual threat Eric Shaw because he can play on both Like many of the players sides of the ball, O’Neal is listed above, Shaw was a also a dual threat on offense standout both offensively alone. He can run the ball and defensively last season. and catch it. He finished A rising junior boasting a with 18 catches for 258 height of 6-foot-4, Shaw yards as a junior in 2017 has that natural athletic and also gained 175 yards ability. Last year, he on 58 carries. had 52 tackles and two interceptions defensively, Leo Lewis and his offensive output Lewis’ stats speak for

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Chandler Gray

A knee injury last year caused Gray to be limited in what he could do on the defensive side of the ball, but he still managed to make a name for himself on the Rebels’ team. He was an All-Outlook honorable mention at linebacker a year ago, and Johnson expects Gray to pick up right where he left off before the injury.

“He’s fast, quick and we have a hard time blocking him in practice,” Johnson said. “He’s been big for us this summer, and he’s a great leader on the team.”

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school during the 2017-18 athletic year. From three locals winning their respective Bryant-Jordan awards to a slew of area championships to some last-second victories, it’s been a good year for this county.

Let’s also reflect on Central Coosa’s Sportsmanship Award — given to schools without any ejections or fines throughout an entire year — and the fact the four Tallapoosa County schools combined for just seven. Across all those sports and all those teams? That’s pretty impressive. Not only do we have student-athletes who are accomplishing things on the field, they’re also doing it with style.

I’ve also covered so many college signings this year, it would take the whole page to list them all. That’s

always impressive to me — taking your talents to the next level, no matter what that level is.

And moving past high school, we’ve got some locals doing some pretty impressive things. A pair of Central Alabama Community College anglers, Caleb Dennis and Hunter Presley, are competing in the Bassmaster College Series National Championships with anglers from Division I schools all the way to junior and community colleges.

Dadeville graduate Anfernee Jennings just represented the University of Alabama at SEC Media Day, and Benjamin Russell grad Terrell Owens is planning his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech as we speak. Owens and a handful of other famous graduates from BRHS and Coosa gathered just a

few weeks ago for the second annual alumni game, and several of them — Justin Tuck, Jamario Moon, Adalius Thomas — spent time after the game signing autographs for future Wildcats and Cougars.

While none of these accomplishments can necessarily take away from some of the tougher stuff life throws at us, it’s important to remember and reminisce about the good things we do experience.

Sports for me has always been an outlet, something to help me take my mind off things, and sometimes we need that.

And this year, if I ever need to smile, I just remind myself the Washington Capitals are Stanley Cup champions.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

Chambers family aspect of it.

Definitely having people there to support me to be a mentor is very important.”

Reeltown has won the area baseball championship for the last three years in a row, including a pair of clutch victories over Horseshoe Bend this year that ensured the Rebels the title. Now Chambers will be tasked with building on a program that is typically playoff bound.

“Coach Mike Jones has done a great job,” Chambers said. “We shared a few words, and he was telling me that what I’m coming into is a good thing. I trust and believe that. I hope to build off that by playing the game the right way and teaching the guys to play the right way.”

Although Chambers hasn’t had an official meeting with his players yet, he’s met a few of them and is hoping to have a smooth transition. Also being close to the Rebels in age could potentially be a factor for success.

“It seems that way,” Chambers said. “Being 25 and having a head coaching

included 18 catches for 205 yards and a team-leading five touchdown receptions.

It’s uncertain whether Shaw will continue to play both ways in the upcoming season, but regardless of where he’s put, he’ll be a force to be reckoned with.

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Trey Chambers, left, is pictured coaching at a collegiate league in North Dakota. Chambers has been named the head baseball coach at Reeltown.

job is awesome, but you could have some problems.

I don’t think we will have any though. I will be able to relate with the guys, and I have a good assistant coach as well so I think it’ll be a smooth transition.”

As for Chambers’ coaching style, he’s a pretty

easy going coach but he also demands hard work and respect.

“I believe in respect,” he said. “If the guys respect me and the game, we shouldn’t have any problems. Also I think that there are times where you run into discipline problems and you

have to be stern and have to be hard-nosed about it.

Other than that, I’m pretty laid back.”

Chambers will also be coaching the running backs for the varsity football team and helping out with the JV squad, according to Johnson.

Segrest wins 6th straight Alex City golf title STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

For the sixth year in a row, Ryan Segrest reigned supreme at the Alexander City Golf Championship held at Lakewinds last weekend.

Segrest was in a close contest with 16-time champion Lynn Harrelson, but won by four strokes.

Segrest carded a two-day total of 134 to earn the title. Harrelson was in the lead after the first day, 67-69, but Segrest totaled a stellar 5-under 65 on Day 2 to steal the lead. Harrelson finished with a two-day total of 138.

Taking third was Sawyer Scott, of Benjamin Russell, who turned in a 142.

Alex City’s senior division winner had a fine weekend; Rodney Kilgore captured first by shooting 143. Bobby Kelly and Gerry Walden were second and third, respectively, by carding a 151 and a 153. In the senior first division, Wendell Scroggins, Deawood Keel and Ronny Minor were the top three golfers.

In the ladies’ division, Ronna Blake was first, finishing with 163. Sheila Gilbreath and Paula Pelfrey rounded out the top three.

In the first flight of the men’s division, Robert Ezell had a great outing, taking first with a 142, just two over par. He was followed by Shae Bolt and Matthew Cush. In the second flight, Jacob Scott, Cade Worthy and Jimmy Vickers earned the top three spots, and Chris Pelfrey, Scott Richardson and Payton Goggins made up the top three in the third flight.

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director Pam Robinson mirrored Johnson’s sentiments.

“We worked really hard to not have those things come up,” she said. “(Boys basketball) coach (Lewis) Daniel has talked to those kids about if they get ejected, you’re going to sit a game, and if you get a second ejection, you’re off the team. So coaches do a really good job of setting those expectations for the kids.”

Under Benjamin Russell’s circumstances, though, having only two ejections — one during soccer and one during wrestling — is extremely low. With 14 AHSAA-sanctioned sports, more than any other school in the county, having just two speaks volumes.

“I’m happy our ejections are down for having 400 student-athletes participating,” Robinson said. “We have tons of teams, and with soccer, a player can get two fouls and you’re out of the game and it’s written up as an ejection. It’s not anything to do with behavior.”

Dadeville also had only two ejections, with one in football and one in basketball.

Most schools on the report had at least two ejections and some had upwards of 10, so comparatively speaking, having seven across the four schools in Tallapoosa County is pretty impressive.

“I definitely am extremely proud of the student-athletes we have in our county; overall, they’re great kids,” Johnson said. “You don’t hear of a lot of problems coming out of Tallapoosa County, even with the heated rivalries and the fun that goes into that. Given the many opportunities in our county between schools that battle against each other in close proximity, our kids handle themselves appropriately.

I think their accolades speak for themselves.”

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Murder suspect appointed secondary attorney 3 months before trial Department Lt. Bill Hough took Stevens would say he shot a statement on Oct. 8, 2015 from the brother and sister. The Stevens where Stevens admitted offer does not take away the to shooting Sharpe and Mitchell.

The trial of Dean Carl Stevens, who eligibility of parole. If he goes Stevens also stated that he had to trial and is found guilty of is accused of the 2015 murders of a been depressed and had not taken two counts of capital murder, brother and sister he shared a mobile his Paxil in several days. home with in the Goldville community the mandatory sentence is life Stevens made another is set for October, despite the defendant without parole. statement to case agent Jason Stevens’ statements of what requesting a new defense attorney be Stevens Hilyer on Oct. 15, 2015 that happened the day of the deaths appointed. was read at the preliminary hearing.

“I am taking extraordinary measures has changed.

In that statement, Stevens told Hilyer Stevens had driven from Goldville here,” Judge Ray Martin told Stevens it was Mitchell who had shot Sharpe to the New Site Town Hall after the in court Tuesday. “I am going to and Mitchell then shot himself just shootings. appoint you a second attorney.” moments later.

“The town clerk called to say that Martin told Stevens he was Stevens was previously found someone was wanting to speak with an appointing Robin McIntyre to officer,” New Site Police Chief Phillip competent to stand trial after a courtrepresent him as well as Stevens’ ordered mental evaluation.

Weddle said at a preliminary hearing. originally appointed attorney, Charles At Tuesday’s hearing, Stevens said “When I got there, he asked if we could Gillenwaters. speak in private. He stated he was there he was willing to go to the stand to tell Stevens told Martin he thought his story.

Gillenwaters was not working for him. to turn himself in. He just killed two “It is your decision whether to go to people.”

“He seems to be more interested in trial or take the plea,” Martin said. “It Weddle then stated he placed what he wants to do,” Stevens said to is your decision to take the stand.”

Stevens in handcuffs and they drove the court. “I understand I did not kill Stevens case was scheduled for trial back to Pate Road with Stevens two people.” months ago but did not. giving directions. Once at the scene Stevens, 53, is facing two counts “The case was ready to go to trial,” Weddle left Stevens in the back seat of capital murder in the Oct. 8, 2015 Gillenwaters said. “The only reason and cleared the residence, noticing the shooting deaths of Dianna Mitchell for the continuance was the piece of bodies of Mitchell and Sharpe along Sharpe and Robert Wayne Mitchell. forensic evidence that came in just with a gun on the couch.

The district attorney’s office has before the trial.”

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s offered a plea deal of life in prison if

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Gillenwaters said the issue between he and Stevens was over a recommendation to take the plea.

“We had a difference of opinion on how the case should proceed,” Gillenwaters said.

Stevens admitted he was frustrated over the recommendations.

Gillenwaters had filed a motion to withdraw but Martin did not grant the request.

“I will take it under advisement,” Martin said.

The district attorney’s office did extend the plea offer to the September plea date for Stevens to make up his mind.

Martin explained he had issues with the defendant wanting a different attorney just three months before his trial was scheduled, as it brings the issue of appeal into the matter and was the reason for appointing a second attorney.

“Here is the problem I have here,” Martin said. “You are going to trial. If I grant the motion to withdraw, I have problems with appeal. If I allow only one attorney, I have problems with appeal. It is a manipulation of counsel in attempt for appeal.”

Omega Missions presents plan to Dadeville Kiwanis Spates using youth baseball to spread gospel in Nicaragua

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Adam Spates from Omega Missions was the special guest speaker at last Thursday’s meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club, talking about the plans he and his family, all of whom are a part of the mission group, have in taking the gospel to a city in Nicaragua and ministering to locals through the revival of a youth baseball league.

Originally from Harpersville, Spates and his family have lived for the past several years in the Lake Martin area. Kiwanian Kim Russell introduced her guest, saying she knew Spates and his family through her church, First Baptist Church of Dadeville and was happy to be able to welcome him and let him share the story of his mission with the rest of the club.

Spates described the location of his mission, Carinto, Nicaragua, as a key port on the Pacific coast of the Central American country. While somewhat similar to Dadeville in terms of land area, Carinto has a population of 21,000 people within its limits. The average salary in town is $120 a month, and a majority of the city’s population lives in houses made from whatever salvageable materials the people were able to get their hands on.

“I was on a mission trip in 2000 in Venezuela, and it was there my heart for this got expanded,” Spates said.

Since then, he has gone on several mission trips, but it was only recently he felt pushed to engage in such a major mission undertaking.

Asking for a sign on how to proceed, Spates said he found it after a devotional led him to a passage in Matthew. He was not the only one who had such a feeling at that time, however.

“At the same time, my wife was on a mission trip in New York when she felt the same kind of call I was getting,” Spates said. “After this, we asked God to put the call in our son.

A week later, he came to us and told us he had felt the call to do mission work.”

After feeling Nicaragua was the place for his family’s mission,

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Adam Spates with Omega Missions speaks to members of the Dadeville Kiwanis club at last week’s meeting.

“This is scary, but it’s not scary because we know God has us. We’re just an arm of the Dadeville community going out to serve in another community.

— Adam Spates Omega Missions Spates traveled to Carinto to get a feel for it and better understand where he would be moving his family. Taking a tour of the city, he found the local baseball stadium, but the gate was closed. Despite wanting to stop and take a closer look at the field, his bike taxi driver took them in a different direction. This led to Spates discovering a place to set up shop while in country, something to be chalked up to either divine intervention or coincidence, depending on one’s beliefs.

“He took us around and we found this house located right next to the baseball stadium that was a rental,”

Spates said. “The owner had moved to Los Angeles and was looking for someone to take the house off his hands.”

Along with re-starting the local youth baseball league, Spates said his mission work will also consist of building sturdier wooden houses for local residents. The baseball aspect of his mission will not be limited to Carinto, though, as he will also be spreading the gospel through the sport in two smaller towns outside the city. One of these locations, a small fishing village, Spates has worked in before, having been a part of a team that built a feeding center

for the residents.

As worthwhile as the mission is, there is one key component that will, at least in part, play a critical role in the process: financing.

“We are running completely off support,” Spates said. “We are selfsupporting and we are receiving support through donors.”

For those who want to donate and follow the Spates’ mission in Nicaragua, the family has a Facebook page, “Omega Missions Inc.,” and can also be reached at omegamissions@outlook.com.

On Aug. 30, Spates said he, his wife and two children will be traveling to Mexico to attend a three-and-a-half month missionary training school, where they will learn more about the language and be better prepared for life in Nicaragua. After that, he hopes they will be able to arrive in Carinto in early January and begin spreading the word through reviving the youth baseball league.

“This is scary, but it’s not scary because we know God has us,” Spates said. “We’re just an arm of the Dadeville community going out to serve in another community.”

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

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Jones reiterates serious issues from potential tariffs

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced a series of new tariffs to be levied against motor vehicles and automobile parts being imported into the United States, as well as newsprint paper produced in Canada and exported south. Last Thursday, Sen. Doug Jones reiterated the problems these tariffs can create with the Alabama economy during his weekly conference call with news agencies across the state.

“In 2017, 57,000 jobs in the state of Alabama were related to automotive manufacturing,” Jones said. “Tariffs like this will devastate our economy.

Automobiles are not a national security threat.”

As a way to try and keep the state and national economy from suffering potentially irreparable damage, Jones reiterated he and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) are working to introduce a bill to Congress that would suspend the automotive tariffs. These import taxes will increase costs on both fresh-ofthe-line vehicles and parts needed to complete assembly at a U.S.-based plant by 25 percent. This means automobiles produced at locations throughout Alabama and neighboring states, including Hope Hull (Hyundai), Vance (Mercedes-Benz), Lincoln (Honda), Huntsville (the Toyota and Mazda plant under construction), West Point, Georgia (Kia) and Chattanooga, Tennessee (Volkswagen), not to mention the multitude of smaller factories that manufacture parts to be utilized in these larger plants, will cost more to produce and thus be more expensive on the showroom floor.

Not only will this hurt the consumer out to purchase a new car, but this will be detrimental to those who work in any of these facilities. With Alabama having one of the largest car manufacturing bases in the country, the feeling will be that much more severe here than in many other places.

According to data recently released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Alabama would be the sixth-hardest state hit under these tariffs, with $3.6 billion in exports threatened.

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Doug Jones held a conference call with Alabama journalists last week and reiterated the problems these tariffs can create with the Alabama economy during his weekly conference call with news agencies across the state.

This places Alabama behind only Washington ($6.2 billion), Louisiana ($5.9 billion), California ($5.6 billion), Texas ($3.9 billion) and Illinois ($3.8 billion).

“When we raise tariffs, we can count on others retaliating with their own,” Jones said, adding that the union representing many of those who work in auto manufacturing centers has said if these tariffs go through, the Hyundai plant outside Montgomery would be among the first to see serious cutbacks.

Tuesday, Jones and a number of his colleagues went before the United States International Trade Commission to testify regarding both the automobile

and newsprint tariffs and the negative effects they may have. After hearing testimony from these senators, the ITC will be voting on this matter on Aug. 28, according to Jones.

“You have my support on this (delay and repeal of the tariffs),” Jones said.

“The more information we can get out about this, the better.”

Newsprint paper tariffs could deal a severe, perhaps even crippling blow to small-town newspapers throughout the state and across the country. For publications that have a press and print not only their own newspapers, but also papers from other communities, this will create a serious ripple effect.

CommunityCalendar Today is

July 26, 2018 Today’s Events

NEEDS ASSESSMENT SESSION: Community Action Agency of Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa is hosting a needs assessment session at the Camp Hill Library July 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to highlight some of the services provided by Community Action that include assistance with housing, util-

Friday, July 27

CONCERT: Peggy Shores will be performing Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Equality Performing Arts Center (EPAC). Shores plays piano pieces from several genres including: oldies, southern gospel, movie and show tunes, and sacred arrangements. Joining Shores for the second half of the show is Gary Taunton.

EPAC is on Highway 9 in Equality and doors open at 6:30 p.m. No admission is charges but donations are welcomed. Bring your favorite appetizer. For more information contact Wayne Glenn at 334-320-6326.

Saturday, July 28

FAMILY REUNION: The Mahan-Yates-Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring covered dishes and enjoy the fellowship and food.

FISH FRY: The Weogufka Center is hosting a fish fry July 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the lunchroom. Tickets are $10 at the door and the plate includes fish, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies and tea or water.

Tommy Brown will be in concert in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. Donations to the Weogufka Center are tax deductible.

GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m.

ities, youth programs, food assistance and weatherization.

ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin. The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County.

The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@auburn. edu. or call at 334-844-5601.

until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 28.

Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

Sunday, July 29

OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson.

The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-3991486 for more information.

FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a fifth Sunday singing July 29 at 6 p.m. The special music will be a Sacred Harp with a special guest choir.

Wednesday, August 1

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, August 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, August 2

AUBURN CLUB: Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl will be at the annual meeting of the Lake Martin Auburn Club at Willow Point Country Club, Thursday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is $40 a person.

Sponsorships are available at $500 and includes four tickets

and a special meet and greet with Coach Pearl.

Food and beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

To sign up just go to www. lakemartinauburclub.com and pay online.

WORK GROUP MEETING: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tallapoosa County Conservation District is holding the 2018 local working group meeting for the fiscal year 2019 Environmental Quality Incentive Program August 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the NRCS office at 1995 Cherokee Road in Alexander City.

Local working groups are to provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for the USDA conservation activities and programs.

For more information call 256329-3084.

August 3-4

CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus.

Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and

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256.234.4281 www.alexcityoutlook.com

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

Today’s Anniversaries

Ruby and William Duck and Thomas and Arlene McClendon are celebrating their anniversaries today.

Today’s Birthdays

Mary Nelson, Mae Saxon, Patsy Johnston, Randy Moe, Christi Thornton, Mask, Jimmie Jackson, Susan Kilgore, Larry Thomas, Braxton Thornton, Piper Blaine Sherrer, Troy Rogers II, Jamie Hardy White, Lynn Dabbs, Jason Weldon, Betty Patterson and Phillip Hadaway III are celebrating their birthdays today.

a catered lunch.

Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m.

Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow.

Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee.

Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship.

For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com

Saturday, August 4

BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating the 18th Annual Back to School Expo Saturday, August 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center.

There will be free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks.

All students K-12 are welcome.

Teachers will receive a free resource gift.

KIDS WORKSHOP: Home Depot in Alexander City is hosting a kid’s workshop Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Children who participate will receive supplies.

Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided.

PRAYER WALK: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is inviting everyone to participate in a Prayer Walk for

Schools Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at any of the five public schools in Alexander City.

Individuals, families and groups can come to pray and walk as long or as short a time as you choose.

Sunday, August 5

CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing starting at 10:30 a.m. with guest singers Kingsland Quartet from Arab.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Rev. Stanford Benson, pastor of First Baptist Church Rockford. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Elam #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton is holding the 23rd pastoral appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sister Autry Powell Jr. August 5 at 11 a.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Eddie L. Hunter of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church is celebrating 138 years of ministry Sunday, August 5 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. George E. McKain. Pastor of Wall Street AME Zion Church is Rev. Meana Strickland.

Dinner will be served after the program.

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Since these companies cannot absorb the entire cost increase, they will have to pass some of it on to the papers who pay to have the larger group print their publications. In turn, the smaller papers will then have to either charge more or cut staff in order to maintain a workable revenue margin.

Following his discussion on the effect the president’s tariffs could have on the state and national economy, Jones opened up the discussion to other topics. During this time, he responded to questions on his civil rights cold case bill, the president’s comments during the recent Helsinki Summit with Vladimir Putin of Russia and the latest ads supporting Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court opening, among other items.

“I am stunned at President Trump’s comments,” Jones said. “There is not much confusion on what he said.”

Jones felt, until the president acknowledges there was interference, there will be a problem that could continue to pop up again and again in the 2018 midterms and the 2020 general election.

With so much focus having been placed on the recent summit in Finland, Jones said there has not been a major amount of action surrounding his bill to release records surrounding cold cases from the modern civil rights era, and while no co-sponsors have come on board over the last few days, Jones is looking to secure another primary sponsor to join Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) in supporting the legislation. Jones admitted he has not seen the ad backing Kavanaugh, and will continue his own investigation into the nominee.

“I am currently building my files,” Jones said. “It’s unfortunate that people take sides so quickly. I will continue doing my research and I will be watching the Senate Judiciary hearings.”

Wrapping up his conversation before returning to a committee meeting, Jones had one final call to action for those taking part in the call.

“These tariffs are a bipartisan issue that affects everyone,” he said. “Let your voices be heard.”

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