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Commissioners to consider electronic poll book system By MITCH SNEED Editor

A new electronic voters database or poll book that has proven to decrease wait time for voters at the polls has been tested in 22 counties across the state and now may be considered for use here in Tallapoosa County. Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge Leon Archer said that Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has sent

all counties information, strongly urging counties to look at ways to implement the program. “Traditionally we have used the old computer paper books and voters would have to come in and wait for poll workers to look up their name and then lay a ruler down and mark them off,” Archer said. “We have some very good poll workers who do a great job, but that just takes time no matter how good the

people you have are. With this it’s as simple as a scan and you can get voters to the polls.” According to a letter from Merrill, the system reduced wait times for voters by as much as 75 percent in testing during the 2016 General Election. He is strongly urging all counties to find a way to have the new system in place as quickly as possible. “These systems have also been shown

to virtually eliminate the user errors which often exist with the cumbersome paper rosters,” Merrill wrote in a letter to the state’s probate court judges. Merrill also said that it could be valuable because of new laws that prevent crossover voting during runoffs. Voters would have to present identification, have it scanned and then the system would take care of the rest.

County schools take action on personnel moves

WHATLEY: Special session is very likely

B DONALD CAMPBELL By SStaff Writer

Prison reform, infrastructure concerns could be addressed

Personnel matters were the t order of the day during a special call meeting of the t Tallapoosa County Board of Education last B Thursday afternoon. Despite T board members Matilda b Woodyard-Hamilton and W See SCHOOLS • Page 3

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State Senator Tom Whatley said that despite the likelihood of a special session to address some important issues including prison reform, the recently completed legislative session was productive. In a sit-down with The Outlook, Whatley speculated on what a recent court ruling meant to the urgency of action on the state’s prison and the successes on other fronts during session. Whatley “I do think that a special session is extremely possible,” Whatley said. “I don’t mean to speak for the governor, but we’ve gotten a letter from the federal government and we’ve now received an order from the court. There’s no question that we have to address it.” Whatley said that there were some solid ideas on prisons during the session, but neither cleared both branches of the legislature. He thinks some answers can and must be reached sooner, rather than later. “We had a prison plan and I voted for the prison plan that came out,” See SESSION • Page 3

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Glinda the Good Witch (Bella Yoder) talks to Dorothy (Addie Caldwell) and a group of Munchkins during last Thursday’s performance.

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Students from Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend and H Reeltown gathered together R at their respective schools throughout the month of th June Ju for the 2017 Summer Arts A Enrichment Program offered by the county o board of education. The b program concluded Thursday pr

morning with each of the groups putting on a stage performance, complete with costumes and props. With two different twists on the traditional story of The Wizard of Oz, and a collection of traditional stories from around the world, these performances enthralled the audience and left the participants excited for what they had accomplished.

At Dadeville, Dorothy hailed from Alabama instead of Kansas, and when she arrived in Oz, she said that she must be somewhere north of Birmingham. At Reeltown, The Reel Wizard of Oz contained references to the local kiwi farm, changed the Emerald City to the Sapphire City to reflect the school’s colors and used the school See PROGRAM • Page 7

Tuskegee man faces life in federal penitentiary FFound guilty of robberies, 2 in Tallapoosa county S STAFF REPORT TTPI Staff

A federal jury found j Tariq Khalil T Jones, 35, J of o Tuskegee guilty g Jones Thursday of T 23 2 separate charges stemming from c numerous armed robberies n in i 2016 in Alabama and Georgia while brandishing G See JONES • Page 3

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7 of 8 statewide traffic fatalities involved failure to use seat belts available but not in use in seven of the eight deadly traffic crashes While Tallapoosa Alabama State Troopers County escaped the long are investigating from this holiday weekend without year’s extended holiday a single traffic fatality, the weekend, which began at rest of the state was not as 6 p.m. Friday, June 30, fortunate. and ran through midnight Three words best Tuesday, July 4. describe the common The eight fatal traffic denominator for the crashes consisted of state’s Fourth of July a pedestrian killed in holiday travel period Madison County, a traffic fatalities: no seat 12-year-old passenger belts. killed in St. Clair Seat belts were See TRAFFIC • Page 3 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Obituaries Mr. Donald R. Harrison 1947 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Donald R. Harrison, 69, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Dadeville. Chad Harrison will officiate. Burial will follow in the Red Ridge Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Harrison passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama to Vernon Richard Harrison and Margaret McLain Harrison. He grew up in Greenville and graduated from Greenville High School. Mr. Harrison received his undergraduate degree at Auburn University and his Juris Doctorate degree at Samford University. He served as a State Senator from 1976 to 1982, for Montgomery, Elmore, and Crenshaw counties. At that time, he was the youngest state senator. Mr. Harrison was a huge fan and supporter of Dadeville Athletics and Pike Road Athletics. He had a giving heart, and loved his family, especially his grand-

children. Mr. Harrison loved the Lord and taught His Word as a Bible study teacher. He attended New Covenant Church, First Baptist Church Dadeville, and East Lake Community Fellowship. He was a member of East Lake Community Church in Montgomery currently. He is survived by his wife, Christy Harrison of Dadeville; sons, Chad Harrison (Kathleen) of Montgomery, Brett Harrison (Lisa) of Pike Road, Matt Harrison (Dianne) of Mendon, MA; daughter, Geni Abernathy (Jason) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Katelyn Harrison Wright (Cody), Ashley Harrison, Ab Abernathy, Rebekah Harrison, Jackson Harrison, Nevie Abernathy, Emma Harrison, Chloe Harrison, Gabe Abernathy, Cate Harrison, and Rod Crayton; sister, Cynthia Smith (Larry) of Pelham; aunts, Ruth Lockett of Dadeville and Joyce Till of Greenville; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family atwww.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Tomato workshop to be held this Friday Dadeville Rec Center at 670 East Columbus Street across from the Elementary School. We would like for all participants to bring The tomato is the most popular vegetable in your problem tomatoes leaves, plants, crop. cr Two or three well-managed plants tomatoes as well as your prized tomato for a for fo each member of the family will usually taste test. provide plenty of fresh, vine-ripened p We will discuss all kinds of topics. There tomatoes from about June 1 until the first to will be a tomato grafting as well as a drip frost fr in the fall. The number of cultivars and irrigation demonstration. We will also talk different types of tomatoes are endless. d about tomato varieties - their culinary uses I love growing Roma type tomatoes for and what grows best in Alabama. pastes and well as bigger, beefsteak types p A lot of time will be spent on learning for fo slices. We also have the choice of to identify different pests as well as indeterminate and determinate varieties as in environmental disorders of tomatoes. well w as tomatoes that tolerate more heat and Bring your questions, your plants, and a others that may be resistant to more diseases. tomato for the taste test. The workshop will o But B not only are tomatoes popular with us, start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Lunch will but b they are just as popular with pests be served. The workshop is $15 for the day insects and diseases! in including lunch. The time of year and recent weather events Please register by Thursday, July 6. may m have worsened some of the problems. You can register at the Tallapoosa County Before you go and grab a pesticide off the B Extension System. The address is 125 N. shelf, it is most important to identify what sh Broadnax Street Dadeville, AL 36853. The the th problem is. phone number is 256-825-1050. We hope to We would like to help with that! The see you there! Alabama Extension System will hold a A Terrific Tomatoes workshop, Friday, July T Harris is an extension agent in Tallapoosa 7, 7 2017. This workshop will be held at the County. By SHANE HARRIS Special to The Record

Police P li Reports R t Dadeville Police Department July 5

• A report for was filed for Harassing Communications that occurred on Old Millers Ferry Road.

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• A Alexander City man, age 29, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

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• A Alexander City woman, age 28, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication. • A Jacksons’ Gap man, age 31, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Royston Street. • A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 with minor

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property damage and no injuries, one driver was cited for failure to wear a restraint device. • A report for Domestic Violence was filed that occurred on E. Lafayette Street.

July 2

• A report for Theft of Property was filed that occurred on Russell Plant Drive. • A one motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 that resulted in minor property damage and no injuries.

July 1

• A Dadeville woman, age 36, was arrested on a warrant for assault.

June 30

• A report was filed for Criminal Trespassing that occurred on East Lafayette Street. • A report was filed for an altercation that occurred on N. Broadnax Street.

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department July 4

• John Pogue a resident of Rock Springs Road in Jackson’s Gap was arrested for driving under the influence.

July 3

• A resident of Ogletree Road in Auburn filed a report for property damage. • A resident of College Street in Newnan, Georgia filed a report for private property accident. • A resident of Dark Corners Road in Tallassee filed a report for private

property accident. • A resident of Blueberry Drive in Alexander City filed a report for property damage.

July 2

• A resident of Brazell Road in Camp Hill filed a report for criminal mischief.

July 1

• Terry Kelly of Ensley was arrested on an active probation violation warrant.

June 30

• A resident of Ashland Avenue in Wadley filed a report for harassment.

June 29

• A resident of Cobb Road in Tallassee filed a report for dog bite.

June 28

• Jason Jaques of Highway 22 East was arrested on an outstanding warrant probation violation. • Heather Tucker of Highway 63 North was arrested on an outstanding warrant harassment.

Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

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• A Kellyton man, age 22, was arrested on two warrants for Failure to Appear. • A two motor vehicle collision occurred on N. Broadnax St resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled

meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council

meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

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Whatley said. It didn’t pass. The Senate plan would allow counties where prisons are currently located to form their own bonding authority, build their own prisons and reach accreditation. The county would have the debt, but the state would lease them back from the counties and it wouldn’t really cost them a thing. They would be able to keep the jobs.” Whatley said that a special session would also be a time when the state

could take advantage of any federal initiatives. “If the Trump Administration and Congress put any federal programs in place with matching money for infrastructure development, I would think that Gov. Ivey would take advantage of that,” Whatley said. “If that were to happen, I would guess that she would then call a special session. It’s my guess that would be in September and my guess is that she

would do a better job than the previous governor at working with the legislature to get some things done.” But there was one bill that Whatley was particularly happy about. “It was a really good session for me, East Alabama and the state,” Whatley said. “For me personally and children in Alabama, I’m especially proud of the autism bill. It provides ABA therapy coverage for children on the autism spectrum. Why that’s important, is that

it has the potential to change the lives of children. …It’s a situation where this therapy is making a tremendous difference and has shown the ability to take children with profound issues and take them to a place where they are confident and lead virtually normal life.” Whatley said that the bill to prevent crossover runoff voting and a bill to shorten the length of time death-row inmates appeals can take in court were also highlights of the session.

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Randy Anderson being absent from the proceedings, the meeting was able to proceed with the other three members and Superintendent Joseph Windle in attendance. With several positions still left to fill, the board approved hiring Alicia Peters as an English and Language Arts teacher at Horseshoe Bend, Samantha Mask as an ELA teacher at Dadeville High School, Ben Burnett and Andrew Padgett to teach science at Dadeville High School, Melissa Box as a Pre-K teacher at Dadeville Elementary

School and Rance Kirby to become the new assistant principal at Dadeville Elementary School. The board briefly discussed the positions remaining to be filled, many of which would be resolved during the next board meeting. With several principal contracts up, the board voted to approve renewing the contracts of James Aulner at Horseshoe Bend, Dr. Charles Dark at Dadeville Elementary School, Chris Hand at Dadeville High School and Chad McKelvey at the Edward Bell

Career Tech Center. These new threeyear contracts have been standardized based on state-approved templates and using the state salary matrix, according to Windle. The following personnel decisions were also made during Thursday’s meeting. • The board accepted the resignations of Dadeville High School ELA teacher Lauren Boulware, Horseshoe Bend bus driver Ronald Kent Smothers and central office secretary Cynthia Wiggins.

• The board accepted the retirement of Dadeville Elementary School special needs teacher Debbie Brewer and Horseshoe Bend elementary teacher Linda Daniel. •The board approved the transfer of Pam Langford from Dadeville High School to become the new principal of Reeltown Elementary School. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, July 10, beginning at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Board of Education building.

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Traffic County, and six drivers killed in Baldwin, Cherokee, Escambia, Marshall, St. Clair and Talladega counties. These deaths bring this year’s Trooperinvestigated traffic crash total to 328 as of July 4, which is eight more than during the same time period in 2016. This year, vehicles were equipped with seat belts for 272 of the individuals killed, but only 95 were using seat belts at the time of the crashes. In fact, more than two-thirds of those killed so far in 2017 were not using seat belts. Among the 328 fatalities were seven children ages 5 and younger, and at least two of the children were not restrained. Troopers assigned to the Marine Patrol Division also are investigating one drowning on Lewis Smith Lake, in Winston County. Officers patrolling Lake Martin were very busy. According to numbers released Wednesday, Marine Patrol on Lake Martin issues a total of 82

Auburn Jan. 16, 2016. ͌ QuikTrip convenience store on East Highway 34 in Newnan, Georgia Jan. 17, 2016. ͌ Marathon Service Station on Lafayette Parkway in LaGrange, Georgia Jan. 17, 2016. ͌ Wing N’ Burger Factory on Hogansville Road in LaGrange, Georgia Jan. 19, 2016. ͌ Papa John’s restaurant on South Memorial Drive in Prattville Feb. 6, 2016. ͌ Family Dollar on 2nd Avenue in Opelika April 14, 2016. ͌ Family Dollar on Broadnax Street in Dadeville April 28, 2016. ͌ Dollar General on County Road 89 in Camp Hill May 4, 2016. Jones faces mandatory life sentences for the robberies and attempted carjacking, plus 282 years for multiple counts of brandishing and discharging a firearm during these crimes. The life sentences for Jones were triggered due to his four previous robbery convictions in state court. Federal law imposes a mandatory life sentence if the defendant is convicted in federal court of a serious violent felony and has two or more previous

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Holiday showcases why our area is truly blessed

he holiday weekend in the Lake Martin community was another prime example of why we are blessed to live where we do. Great events put on by volunteers, fun at Lake Martin and instances where the good in people shone through made the 2017 Independence Day weekend a memorable one. In Hackneyville Saturday night a crowd that was estimated at about 2,500 filled the grounds of the community center to listen to great music, socialize, have fun and see an incredible fireworks show. The event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department and this year’s event was a great way to start the weekend Even through intermittent showers, there was a festive mood throughout the six-hour celebration of America’s freedom. From kids making big splashes on an aquatic slide, to adults clapping their hands and dancing to the music, there were plenty of Kodak moments. The same mood was present Monday night at Benjamin Russell High School as Marshall Street Church of God and the city welcomed another capacity crowd for Alexander City Celebrates Freedom. The music of Raised in Glory and 7eventh Time Down was a great precursor to another spectacular fireworks display. It was a near flawless night of family fun and cooperation where community spirit and national pride were on display. “It was just incredible,” said Pastor Rick Levell of Marshall Street Church of God. “I can’t thank everyone enough. From the volunteers, the media, the sponsors and to the people for coming out and enjoying this with us – we couldn’t ask for more. We have truly been blessed.” The Russell Lands Boat Parade on Monday again drew a wealth of boats that went all out with their creative displays of aquatic patriotism. The weekend was again capped by one of the South’s most elaborate fireworks shows at the Lake Martin Amphitheater where thousands were treated to Lake Martin acting as a massive reflection pool for the pyrotechnic artistry above. The entire weekend, the quality of the events and the spirit shown by everyone who organized and attended the holiday happening again showed that our people are our greatest resource.

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Editorial It’s time to start thinking about a perfect day

his week has been a rough one. We’ve had a big push to complete our big 125th Anniversary section on top of our regular pre-holiday load of production. I’ve been out in the rain so much that I’m waterlogged and I honestly think I could fish in my front yard. I have a new dog at home that is part Great Pyrenees, part retriever and part Hannibal Lecter. Sadie is as sweet as can be when we are home, but the second we leave she feels the need to eat up every window blind in the house. So if you drive by my place and see a man in boxers, I’m sorry, but replacing the Levolor’s twice was all I could do until payday. I guess the stress and strain of the week has me thinking 10 years or so down the road to a more peaceful time and retirement. Anyone who knows me is probably laughing because I love work so much, but weeks like this make me think that having my dead fingers pried off this keyboard may not be the way I want to go. So what would be a perfect day if I didn’t have to work, be any place at any certain time and money wasn’t a problem? This is what I would do… I’d wake up in a comfortable bed in a cool room with a ceiling fan circling overhead. The television would still be on from the night before and there would be a cold bottle of green sugarfree Powerade on the nightstand. There would be no alarm clock on that nightstand by the way. The newspaper, which would have been written and laid out by anyone else but me, would have already been brought into the

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house and placed carefully on the sink next to the throne in my bathroom. I would take my time handling my business, the paperwork and reading the paper, circling mistakes and making notes that I needed to call the newsroom on later. Music would be playing loud with selections from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert and Johnny Cash. I’d get into a shower that has heads all up and down the wall and stay in there until there was no more hot water. I wouldn’t shave. The coffee would have already been made and placed in a Yeti cup and I would get in the seat of my Mercedes convertible on a day where it was 72 degrees and drive as fast as that old ‘79 will take me to a convenience store. The whole way I’d have been talking to Jim Rainey on the phone and how good we were when we were younger. I’d let him go and run inside where I’d grab two jalapeno cheddar dogs, smother them in mustard, onions and peppers and have them with my coffee for breakfast. I’d belch a lot and no one would care. I’d then swing by the paper and talk to Doug Patterson for 10 minutes so we could solve the problems of the world, followed by a 30-minute talk with Stick McDaniel. No matter what is going on, talking to Stick can fix a broken givacrapper better than anyone I know. Once my attitude was adjusted, I’d head to a fishing hole with John McKelvey and we’d catch

about six 40-pounders with our hands under those boat ramps and never see a single snake. From there I’d meet my friend Jeff Shockley and my daughters at The Varsity in Atlanta for lunch. A chili dog and a chili steak, onion rings, a Coke and a frosted orange later I would be ready for a nap. I’d take that nap on the front porch of Jeff’s lake cabin, just like I have more times than I can count. There wouldn’t be a single mosquito to be found. I’d say a prayer, talk to my Mom, Dad and Bill Robinson in heaven and drive really fast with the top down to eat with my loved ones at Gumbeaux in Douglasville. That jambalaya is incredible. But because I drive fast and this is the perfect day, I could make it to Hillabee Creek and catch the tail end of the most incredible sunset I had ever seen. After that I need to meet my friend Rodney Elrod at a casino and we’d play slots, cards and craps, listen to music and tell stories until the casino was forced to close because we had taken all of their money. Did I mention that I would spend a part of the day naked? Not sure what part of the day that would be, but I really hate clothes. Just sayin’. All day there would be no cancer, no death, no shooting and no cable news. I’d close the day with a prayer and hug and a kiss and fall asleep in a hammock near a lake with a fire burning across the way. Ahhhhh. I can hardly wait. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Record and still has a lot of work to do before this dream can come true.

Celebrating God’s gift of growth

od’s gift of growth is truly a blessing. Each day, I walk into the backyard to check out my garden. Each day, I find some something new. Having a garden the last couple of years has been very rewarding. I don’t know how I ever got along without one. It’s been an amazing gift. I love the process. I love planting the seeds. I love the dedication. I love the work. I love seeing things grow—well, most things. I don’t like seeing the tomato hornworm grow. In fact, I don’t like seeing them at all, and oftentimes, I don’t see them at all until they’ve wiped out half a tomato or sometimes half a plant. I’ve learned, grown, and have gotten better this year, so they haven’t been as much as a nuisance as they were last year. I tortured one of them and let it go. Maybe he went and told all his friends. The tomatoes are looking good. The pear tomatoes and chocolate-sprinkled tomatoes are producing in droves. Both are smaller cherry-sized tomatoes and are delicious to eat right off the plant. My Roma tomatoes are coming along well, too. I have several of them ripening in my window now. If you stop by the house, they’re one of the first things you’ll notice—well, them and the growing weeds. The Big Boy tomatoes have a ways to go, but I’m excited about their progress.

They are a lot easier to spot than the worms. That’s for sure. It must be their mop tops. I think I have eight varieties of peppers JODY growing, too. Some of them FULLER are incredibly hot. Initially, Columnist they grew like wildfire. For some reason, they’ve Unfortunately, the two slowed down, but I’m biggest boys were wiped trying to coach them into out last week by a big boy hornworm. Then, there are picking the pace back up. We love our hot peppers the mystery tomatoes that around here. popped up in the compost. My favorite crop to They’re growing; I just don’t know what’s growing. watch grow is eggplant. I didn’t have it last year, so I also love growing it’s new to me. They are “okry.” There’s nothing just so purple, pretty, and quite like it. It grows pickable, but I know I need so darn fast, though. to let them grow a little They’ll grow three inches overnight, so I have to stay more. While eggplant is my on top of it. I like to douse favorite crop to watch them in olive oil and then skewer them with a wooden grow, my favorite thing to watch grow is Lucy’s chopstick before placing belly. According to the them on the grill for a few “What to Expect” app, our minutes. They are mighty little miracle is the size of tasty. a turnip this week. Each My beans are growing week, it gives us her size like kudzu. I have in relation to a fruit or approximately 60 plants vegetable. Last week, it strategically placed in my was an avocado. I’m not backyard. Picking them sure what she’ll be next has become a daily chore around here but no doubt a week. Pretty soon, she’ll be fun chore. They grow faster the size of an eggplant. One day, she’ll be a watermelon. than okra, and they like to Ouch! Thank God I’m a hide. They may be able to guy. That’s a blessing. hide for a day or two, but they eventually wind up in Jody Fuller is a comic, a pan on my stove. speaker, writer and soldier Paul McCartney had with three tours of duty in a few shows in Tokyo Iraq. He is also a lifetime in April, and I had four stutterer. He can be Japanese Beetles on a reached at jody@jodyfuller. green bean leaf the other com. For more information, day. Japanese John, Paul, please visit www.jodyfuller. George, and Ringo are no com more. They got thumped.

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Friends of the Library hosting Book Sale July 15 First Presbyterian Church News: Service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday was great. Hope all my readers had a happy Independence Day! What is giving away right now is Protestantism. Every 500 years the church emerges into a new format — the reformation took place 500 years ago. The Christian Church in the USA is changing drastically; religion is changing in the protestant churches in the USA. Many of us are alarmed by the fusion and religion, and politics! Where is God in all of this? Why did God not send the angel to sacrifice Isaac? Why would God command Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? There is a lot of conjecture about this. This story is told in the Jewish faith. The church is changing. Where is God in all of this? Does Job fear God for nothing? God provided a way out of bondage for Egypt. God came to us in Jesus Christ and provided for us a means of salvation. Glory Hallelujah. Come visit us at the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben will make you feel most welcome. Tallapoosee Historical Society Quarterly Meeting: Would you like to find a lovely place to take a walk and learn some history at the same time? The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet on Sunday,

July 16 at 2 p.m. at the Museum where the program by Harold Banks and Jerry Bynum will be about the Smith Mountain Fire Tower restoration and the hiking trails created by the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association (CRATA) through natural undeveloped land belonging to Alabama Power. The all-volunteer CRATA workers restored the fire tower built in 1939 and created three hiking trails by getting permission from landowner to build the trails near the fire tower. Those who were in Boy & Girl Scouts in the 1950’s might remember climbing to the top of the 90 foot tall fire tower as a thrill since it is the tallest structure around. Also included in this presentation will be a description of the soon-to-becreated Outdoor Environmental Education Center to inform us using graphic display panels and kiosks that tell the natural and cultural history of the area. Do join us at the Museum on the Dadeville town square on July 16 at 2:00 p.m. This meeting is free to the public and tasty refreshments will be served. Friends of the Dadeville Public Library News: Friends of the Library will meet downstairs in the library at 1 p.m. on July 13. We would be happy to have any of you who are interested in seeing what this group does to help keep our library a viable part of our

UMC, Trussville 1st UMC (associate), Carbon Hill UMC, Blountsville UMC, and Randall’s Chapel UMC in Scottsboro. Brother Michael has been active in Emmaus BETTY HAYES and Kairos ministries, as well Columnist as in foreign mission trips to Honduras and Cuba. He has community. Come join us! a heart for missions, firmly Also, our newest big Book believing we are to reach out Sale will be on July 15 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. You can get a beyond our walls to share the love of Christ with the bag full of books for only $5! community, both locally and Questions? Call Elaine Toney globally. at 678-232-1666 Michael and his wife, Pam, United Methodist Church have three adult children News: The new meeting time in college at UAB. Their for our youth is on Sundays daughter, Christen, graduates from 2-4 p.m. this semester. Their son, Welcome to our new pastor, Kenneth, is a junior, and Rev. Michael Carver! their youngest, John, is a We are excited to welcome Michael Carver to the area and freshman. Pam is an Adult Nurse Practitioner, and assistant to our church! Please join us professor of nursing at Samford for his first Sunday, July 2 at University. 10:30 a.m. Brother Michael and Pam Brother Michael Carver look forward to serving comes to us having served Dadeville FUMC and the the past five years at Taylor surrounding community. We Memorial United Methodist. trust the Lord has great things Michael grew up in Corner, in store and look forward to the Alabama and is a graduate ministry God has ahead for all of Samford University of us. and Memphis Theological Our Vision: In God’s love Seminary. He was an ER charge we will grow, share, raise up nurse for several years at BMC servant leaders, and change the Princeton in Birmingham world! before accepting God’s call to DFUMC has a long history full-time pastoral ministry in of honoring our departing 1994. pastors with a financial gift, He and his family have compiled as individual gifts served several churches in from our members. Your our conference since 1995, gifts may be through June including Brilliant/Mt. Pisgah

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July 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. Jake’s will also host bingo every Thursday in July to benefit the Boys and Girls Club.

July 6, 2017 BINGO NIGHT: Jake’s Restaurant is hosting a bingo night

Friday, July 7

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 7. God’s Not Dead will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Saturday, July 8

NIGHT HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a night hike July 8 at 7:30 p.m. under the light of the full moon to learn about nocturnal animals and how they survive in the dark weather permitting. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: Bridge Builders will be hosting a youth football camp for grades first through eighth July 8 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex. For more information contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256-786-0542.

Sunday, July 9

July 10-12

CHURCH REVIVAL: Liberty United Methodist Church in Hackneyville is hosting revival July 10-12 at 7 p.m. Rev. Mike Densmore, Rev. Josh Sammons and Rev. James Long will be delivering messages. Everyone is welcome.

July 10-14

ART CAMP: The Kitty Dark Kids Art Camp will be July 10-14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Radney School for children in grades 1 through 6. The cost is $125 and includes all supplies, lunch, snack and t-shirt. For more information contact Jamie Dark at 256-794-0688.

Tuesday, July 11

WELLNESS DAY: The Beacon of Joy Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a community health and wellness day at Strand Park July 9 from 3 -6 p.m. There will be live performances, family fun and healthy snacks. For more information, call 256-749-5943. FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughlby Reunion will be Sunday, July 9 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are welcome.

USHER MEETING: There will be an Early Rose District Usher meeting July 11 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

July 10-11

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY: The next meeting of the Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will be July 13 at 1 p.m. All are invited to see how they can be involved in our community library.

THROW AWAY DAY: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership is partnering with the Tallapoosa County Commission to provide dumpsters for public use at the following locations on Monday, July 10 through Tuesday, July 11. The dumpsters will be at the Alexander City Annex– 395 Lee St., Double Bridges– Highway 63, Eagle Creek Fire Department– 90 Old Shepard Rd., Camp Hill Town Hall– 309 Holley Ave. and StillWaters Entrance– Highway 49 Items that can not be placed in the dumpsters include: liquids, appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, TVs, computers, propane tanks, haz-

July 11-14

ANNUAL SESSION: Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is holding its 58th Annual Session July 11-14 at 9 a.m. daily at the Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.

Thursday, July 13

July 13-15

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center on Sewell Street is hosting Vacation Bible School July 13-14 from 6-8:30 p.m. and July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon with a parents program July 15 at 11 a.m.

July 13-16

KIDS AND YOUTH CAMP: The Tallapoosa Baptist Association camps will be held July 13-16 at Camp Alamisco on Lake Martin.

Youth Camp is for those who have completed grades 7-12. Kids Camp is for those who have completed grades 3-6. The theme is “Following Jesus.” Jeremy Simpson of FBC, Alex City will be the camp pastor. Campers will enjoy playing crazy games, kayaking, swimming, “the blob,” crafts, skits and much more. The cost until June 23 is $85 per camper. After that, the cost is $95 per camper. The final deadline to register is June 30. Registration forms can be downloaded at www. tallapoosabaptist.org under the Resource tab. For more information, please call 256-825-4441.

Friday, July 14

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 14. God’s Not Dead II will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Saturday, July 15

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on July 15 from 7:00 until 2:00. Refreshments are also available. BOOK SALE: Friends of the Dadeville Public Library is having its summer book sale July 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can fill up a bag of books and get it for $5. Hardback books are $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents.

Sunday, July 16

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Tallapoosee Historical Meeting on Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. features talks about the restoration of Smith Mountain Fire Tower and the proposed Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association education center at the Tower. The meeting will take place at the Society’s museum on the town square in Dadeville. Refreshments will be served. Public is invited.

July 16- 19

CHURCH REVIVAL: God’s House Church on Highway 63 is holding revival July 16 at 6 p.m. and July 17-19 at 6:30 p.m.

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Kenny Hughes, Tommy Veazey, Tom McCoy, Avery Madison Long, Todd Hayes, Barbara Branch Parker and Ziyun McCowan are celebrating their birthdays today.

The guest speaker will be Bro. Ton Harris. The pastor of God’s House Church is Bro. Roger Green.

July 19

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 19 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach.

Friday, July 21

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 21. The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Saturday, July 22

STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky July 22 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.

Sunday, July 23

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Rock Springs Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting homecoming July 23 at 10 a.m. Pastor Jamey Williams will bring the message and The Dyes will provide the music. Dinner will be served and everyone is invited.

Wednesday, July 26

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 26 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach.

Thursday, July 27

GOSPEL QUARTET: The Carolina Boys Quartet will be at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium July 27 . Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The concert is presented by Radney and Langley funeral homes and admission is one nonperishable food item donation to benefit the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center and Loaves and Fishes.

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Hayes is a community columnist for the Record. She is a resident of Dadeville and writes about the events and people of the Dadeville area.

Marlene and Denson Jones and Teresa and Dale Burns are celebrating their anniversaries today.

Laci Garrett Gordon, Rebecca Hutcherson, Edwina Owens, Rhonda Beasley, Kelley Wills, Margaret Alford,

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Thought for Today: Sometimes the first step toward forgiveness is realizing the other person was born an idiot!

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25, mailed to the church office, or presented directly to our Church Administrator, Leighanne Temple. Please mark checks or envelopes as Pastor Honorarium. Thank you. Wellness Center News: We are so proud of all of those who have committed to healthier lifestyles for this year. We can help you reach your goals, whether it is a short term or long-term goal. We have a wonderful staff who can help you with your fitness needs. Call us today for more information at 256-825 2304 or come by and visit. We are open Monday-Friday 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. QRRQ 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. Please note the line dancing class is taking a summer break for the month of July and will resume the first Tuesday in August.

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Friday, July 28

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 28. WWJD II The Woodcarver will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Saturday, July 29

$500 GIVEAWAY: The Goodwater Disable Veterans Organization is having a $500 giveaway July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Goodwater Disable Veterans Organization, 7882 U.S. Highway 280 in Goodwater. First prize is $250, second is $150 and third is $100. Donations are being accepted by calling Richard McElarth at 256-276-4776, Renell Hill at 256839-6915, Wade McElarth at 256749-9100 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-861-6177. Proceeds will be used to help feed Veterans. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: Bridge Builders will be hosting a youth football camp for grades first through eighth July 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex. For more information contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256-786-0542.

Wednesday, August 2

OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for high school students. Time is to be determined.

Thursday, August 3

OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown High School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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

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First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

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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

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

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

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

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

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

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Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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

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mascot’s head as the Wizard. Horseshoe Bend’s show, Tunes and Tales Around the World, began with the German story “The Pied Piper of Hamelin,” continued with the Native American legend “The Sun and the Moon” and the Namibian tale “How the Zebra Got its Stripes,” before concluding with the British folktale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Horseshoe Bend administrator Ashley Gresko, Dadeville administrator Christie Davis and Lisa Hornsby from Reeltown all explained that the participating teachers decided on the show. “We got together and discussed it, and thought that the kids would enjoy doing The Wizard of Oz,” Davis said. “During our first meeting, we were all tossing out a few ideas, and we decided that The Wizard of Oz would be the best for us,” Hornsby said. “We thought it would be the easiest to put a spin on.” “I thought that they could learn new literature through this choice,” Gresko said. “Some of these stories don’t get taught any more, so I though it would give them the chance to learn them. “This is meant to be fun and educational, and I wanted to expose them to things they might not see on TV.” During an average day, the students would spend part of the time practicing their lines for the performance, some time working on props and costumes and a bit of time creating artwork related to their stories. Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle said that he believed this was one of the most successful programs the county school system had taken part in. It has received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback coming not only from the community, but also from the teachers and students that participate in the program. “I had one parent tell me she had tears in her eyes because of how great it was,” Hornsby said. “Another parent said it was even bigger and better than last year.” “It shows the creativity and talent that exists in our schools,” Windle said. Davis, Gresko and Hornsby all expressed their hope that the program would continue to grow in the future, with more students signing up to take part in such a wonderful opportunity. “I hope to continue this, but it all depends on the funding,” Davis said. “This year, we cut it down to K-6. I’d like to grow it back to K-10.” “I’d love to have a larger group involved in the future,” Gresko said. “It’s free and open to any children.” “It’s a good outlet for the kids. It’s strictly music, drama and art,” Hornsby said. “There’s a genuine excitement about it.” Thankfully, one issue will not be a problem. “We’ll continue to fund this program,” Windle said.

Donald Campbell / The Record

Top: A group of animals performs a short drum song to open up “How the Zebra Got its Stripes” last Thursday morning at the summer arts program performance. Middle: The narrators and cast of the Namibian tale, “How the Zebra Got its Stripes,” take a bow during the performance. Bottom: The sun (Harley Long) stands proudly in the sky while the moon (Sarah Phipps) hides in a cave as they help perform the Native American story “The Sun and the Moon.”

Voting “Everything I have heard has been nothing but positive,” Archer said. “The Secretary of State’s Office and other judges who were part of the pilot really say it works well.” Archer has asked that consideration

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be put on the agenda for the Tallapoosa County Commissioners meeting on Monday. He said his office has some funds left from the Help America Vote Act grant , but it would require some

additional money from the county as well. “There is a cost to it, about $60,000,” Archer said. “But that is a one-time cost and I think that in the long run it would really make

a difference. In addition to that , it would take what was a very tedious, antiquated process and take us to current, state-of-the-art technology.”

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Lizi Arbogast, Sports Editor (256) 234-4281 x228 sports@alexcityoutlook.com

Record The

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2017 All-Area Softball Team Player of the Year

Co-Coaches of the Year

Bright future ahead for Blasingame

Hilyer dominates season, Caldwell soars in playoffs

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With all the accomplishments under Kynsley Blasingame’s belt, she was the obvious choice for the 2017 Outlook Softball Player of the Year. A six-year varsity player for Horseshoe Bend, Blasingame helped the Generals to third in the Class 2A state tournament this season and her season culminated with the 2A Pitcher of the Year honor. “She was just solid as a rock,” Generals coach David Caldwell said. “You knew every game what you were going to get with her. In the two years I got to coach her, she threw maybe one or two wild pitches. She was just that consistently over the plate.” Blasingame’s pitching stats spoke for themselves. In 238 1/3 innings of work, she allowed just 36 earned runs for an ERA of 1.057. She gave up 129 hits, 66 walks and fanned 406 batters – 1.70 outs of every inning she pitched were strikeouts. Now with a stellar high school career on her resume, Blasingame is headed to Troy University, a Division I program that will boast a strong pitching staff. Westminster Christian’s Annie Willis, the Class 4A Pitcher of the Year, is also committed to the Trojans. “I’m so excited to pitch with her at Troy,” Blasingame said. “I’m excited to have a strong pitching staff and have that competition because it’ll only make me better. My goal right now is to just really get better this offseason, make my strengths stronger and work on my

Neck-and-neck for the area’s best softball team, Reeltown and Horseshoe s Bend both had extremely successful B seasons. s While the Rebels were the regular season champion in the rivalry, the s Generals went further in the AHSAA G Class 2A tournament. Both squads were C directed by second-year head coaches, and d Reeltown’s Kelli Hilyer and Horseshoe R Bend’s David Caldwell are the 2017 B Outlook Softball Co-Coaches of the Year. O “I came in last year and noticed a lot of talent here at Reeltown,” Hilyer said. “My ta big b thing was to instill a team atmosphere – you y have to do your best for the team – and the th ladies just accepted whatever I asked of them th to do and ran with it. It’s just amazing how h much talent there is here.” The expectations were a bit higher for fo the Generals, who advanced to the state tournament last season as well. But s Caldwell never let that pressure get to him. C “The biggest thing was our attitude all a year was taking games one at a time and a not really too much into early season wins w and losses,” Caldwell said. “From my m experience at Dadeville, that’s always been a good formula. It mattered how you b were w playing at the end of the year, so you can’t get too emotional about early season c success or early failure.” s Reeltown finished with a 35-11-1 record with w accomplishments such as the area championship and the Elba Tournament c crown under its belt. The Rebels also c captured three out of four victories over the c Generals. G “This year, I think the girls were very excited about going to Elba and coming out e of o that tournament as the victor,” Hilyer

weaknesses.” Caldwell said he has no doubts Blasingame will make a strong Division I pitcher, especially after she has time to develop a strong change-up. “She’s got that long tall frame, and she’s a hard worker,” Caldwell said. “She’s a competitor. She doesn’t like to lose, and that’s one of those things that’s hard to teach people because it just comes naturally with her. Couple that with her work ethic, the sky is the limit for her. Even if she doesn’t have early success to the point where she needs to put in double time, she’ll do it because she won’t settle for mediocre.” And she’s certainly gotten used to being one of the best.

First Team

Out e d Outfield: Morgan McGuire re

Catcher:

Reeltown

Katlyn Jaye

Nearly l unstoppable pable bll at the h plate, l McGuire racked ked up a .483 batting average with 44 singles, five doubles, four triples, ples two home runs and 24 RBIs. s. She S also accounted for 69 runs scored core and drew 37 walks, putting her on-base percentage at a staggering .611 on and a slugging percentage of .647.

Reeltown Jaye was one of the area’s top hitters with a batting average of .433. She smacked 42 hits in 97 at-bats and struck out just 11 times. She hit eight doubles, two triples and a home run and had 26 RBIs. Jaye had a .987 fielding percentage, committing only two errors all season compared to 157 putouts.

Third baseman: Madison Huff Dadeville

Outfield: Danielle Mitchell Horseshoe Bend As a leadoff batter, Mitchell had an on-base percentage of .270, scoring 25 runs, good enough for second on the team. She was also third on the Generals with 16 RBIs and finished with a batting average of .208. Mitchell committed just two errors all season.

Outfield: fie Asiaa McWaters ers r Benjamin Ru Russell Rus ll

Nicknamed “Pearl,” Huff was one of the Tigers’ top hitters this season, finishing with a batting average of .462. She smashed a team-leading eight home runs. Huff also played multiple positions this season, including catcher and shortstop, when Dadeville was suffering from injuries.

Utillitty: t Kayli Ho Hornsby o Reellto town A shortstop, h Hoornnsby b finished fi i h d the season with a .4 .4009 batting average and a .59 91 slugging percentage. She raack kked up a teamleading 45 RBIs aand nd d scored 55 runs of her own. Hornnsbyy led the team with 19 doubles and a also finished with a fielding peerceentage of .864.

Shortstop: Quanesha Presley Dadeville Leading the Tigers with a staggering .487 batting average, Presley hit four home runs and had a .925 fielding percentage. “Quanesha was the leader on the field where everyone looked to her to make the play or get the key hit,” Dadeville coach Magan Ford said.

said. “They played (eight games) back-toback, and whatever I asked any of the girls to do, they were on top of it. If I asked you to be a courtesy runner for one game, you just be the best courtesy runner you can be. They embraced that.” Meanwhile, Horseshoe Bend was second to the Rebels in the area tournament before finishing second at regionals and third in state. The recipe to success under Caldwell wasn’t quantity but quality. “I would rather have crisp one and a half hour practices than three hour practices where you get just as much done,” Caldwell said. “We’ve changed our philosophy by demanding more concentration for a lesser amount of time, and that’s worked really well.” Both teams should be back for more next season. Horseshoe Bend graduated three seniors, while Reeltown lost just four.

McWaters erss led l d the h Wildcatss with a .416 batting ng g average. a She had 377 hit hits, hi including 11 doubles and five triples, do dou and plated 20 runs. She also led the team with 34 runs scored, and in the field, McWaters had a .929 fielding percentage with a hand in three double plays.

First baseman: Ivy Vickers

Second baseman: Shay Johnson Benjamin Russell Vickers finished the season with a .941 fielding percentage and was part of five double plays. She had the second-best batting average (.257) of any Horseshoe Bend starters, collecting 15 RBIs and 17 runs scored on 29 total hits. Her on-base percentage was .344.

Horsehoe Bend Vickers finished the season with a .941 fielding percentage and was part of five double plays. She had the secondbest batting average (.257) of any Horseshoe Bend starters, collecting 15 RBIs and 17 runs scored on 29 total hits. Her on-base percentage was .344.

Honorable Hon onorable Mention: Benjamin Russell – Taylor Phillips (P/1B), Taylor McVey (1B/DH), Taylor Latham (3B/C), Jayme Marbury (OF); Dadeville – Tiffany Rice (OF), Autumn Davis (1B); Horseshoe Bend – Taylor Walton (C), Sydnie Catrett (2B), Cheyanna Howard (SS); Reeltown – Makenzie Baker (3B), Kelsey Jaye (2B); Central Coosa – Alexis Dennis, Alisa Rawls

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

The Dadeville Record

LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Winning big in a man’s world B

eing a female in a maledominant industry, I’ll say this – it’s not easy, but it’s also not impossible. The sports world has been a mostly male-driven world for decades. I can’t count how many times I’ve heard the question, “How did you get stuck on the sports beat?” Or “What did you actually want to do in journalism?” My absolute favorite, though, is the assumption that because I’m a woman, I couldn’t possibly know as much about sports as a man. Interestingly, in my current relationship, it’s my significant other who has a hard time pulling me away from the TV on Sunday afternoon or has to listen as I drone on about the Washington Capitals losing yet another playoff series. Given my background, I was probably more sensitive than most to John McEnroe’s comments about the fierce and amazing Serena Williams. In case you missed this, John McEnroe said if Williams played on the men’s tour she would be ranked “like 700 in the world.” First and foremost, let’s stop comparing men’s and women’s sports. It’s unnecessary and a bit ignorant. Men and women are biologically, genetically different, so the fact there’s differences between men’s and women’s sports make sense and are acceptable. Does that mean women can’t play well on a men’s field? Absolutely not. But there are uncontrollable differences for the majority of us. Secondly, let’s break down just how phenomenal Williams’ resume is. She has been ranked No. 1 by the WTA for a total of 319 weeks. That’s more than six years at being the absolute best in the entire world in her profession. She has the most Grand Slam singles titles in the Open Era and has the second most all-time. She also holds the record amongst active players in Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles and mixed doubles – mixed, meaning she can hang against men. Probably the most ridiculous part of McEnroe’s statement is simply the No. 700. Let’s analyze that further. First of all, if you can name a male tennis player outside of the top 100 without Googling, come find me. I got a crisp Benjamin Franklin for ya. Currently, Issam Haithan Taweel is ranked 700th on the ATP World Tour. He has a 2-5 career record and has won $52,809 between singles and doubles matches combined in his career. Compare that to Williams, who has won 51 times that prize money in the 2017 calendar year alone. Williams’ career record is 783-130 with prize winnings totaling more than $84 million. Moreover, bio information is not even available for Taweel on the ATP website, because no one’s ever heard of this guy. Meanwhile, Williams is one of the most famous tennis players ever to have lived. Not long ago, she was named the Sportsperson (not sports female, mind you) of the Year by Sports Illustrated. Amazingly, I’ve read articles this week defending McEnroe’s statements. USA Today’s Josh Peters said McEnroe’s ranking was “generous,” saying Williams would be closer to 1,000. Another, this one by the New York Daily News, backed McEnroe, citing an interview Williams had with David Letterman in 2013 about how different men’s and women’s tennis are. I won’t sit here and say Williams would be ranked No. 1 for 319 total weeks if she played on the men’s circuit – that would be as absurd a statement as McEnroe’s. But to assume that she would be ranked 700th – or even worse, apparently – is foolish. This woman has proven herself over and over again in her sport and in other ventures. She has done an endless amount of charity work and been an inspiration to young females all over the world. To unnecessarily decide how she’d play in a men’s sport and snub her by putting her with the likes of nameless faces in the low rankings of the ATP is simply an insult. Women in sports have it hard enough without being needlessly compared to their male counterparts. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

Dadeville 7-8 wins district crown By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Dadeville’s 7-8 Dixie Youth All-Star baseball team had a series of narrow victories leading up to the District 10 championship on Thursday night. Once again, Dadeville gutted out a onerun victory, defeating Opelika 8-7, to earn the crown. “I think these just didn’t fold under pressure,” Dadeville coach Chad McKelvey said. “They faced several games where they had to hit the baseball well, and they did. It just shows how hard they worked, and they just don’t quit on you.” Dadeville started with a big win against Smiths Station, 16-5, before things got interesting. In Game 2, Dadeville was behind six runs heading into the bottom of the sixth inning before rattling off seven straight hits to defeat Opelika, 11-10. The next game against Beauregard was the nearly same situation. Dadeville trailed by five runs going into the bottom of the final inning. It stormed back to tie the game up and eventually won, 21-20 in extra innings. In a local rivalry, Dadeville defeated Reeltown, 10-9, then faced Opelika again in the championship, which it won, 8-7. In the first inning, Cale Hanks and Davis McKelvey led off the game with singles before scoring off a single by Colton Fuller and a double from Clay Harris, respectively. Fuller and Harris were then plated when Corde Jefferson, Collin Pearson and Sawyer Sanders all had singles. Dadeville added to the lead in the second frame. Brayton Patterson smacked a single to get things started, then Cody

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Dadeville’s 7-8 AA Dixie Youth baseball team poses after winning the District 10 championship on Thursday night. Team members included, front row, from left, Clay Harris, Ty Gooden, Cale Hanks, Colton Fuller, Sawyer Sanders, Brayten Patterson; middle row, Corde Weaver, Jacob Patterson, Cody Patterson, Ja’mauri Crayton, Davis McKelvey, Collin Pearson; back row, coach Adam Patterson, manager Chad McKelvey, coach Shane Harris and coach Jody Fuller.

Patterson reached first on a fielder’s choice. Ty Gooden moved Cody Patterson around with an RBI single, and Gooden eventually scored on a field choice by Ja’mauri Crayton. In the third, Dadeville scored once more when Jacob Patterson hit an RBI single to push in Fuller, and in the fifth inning, Davis McKelvey smashed a double over the leftfielder’s head to plate Crayton. Dadeville led 8-6 heading into the sixth

inning, and although Opelika got the bases loaded with only one out, Dadeville held them off for the victory. “We also did a great job running the bases and being aggressive and smart on the bases,” Chad McKelvey said. “I think that was the difference in a couple games.” With the victory, Dadeville advances to the state tournament, which begins July 7 in Enterprise.

Phillip Lolley brings tradition to Lake Martin B LIZI ARBOGAST By SSports Editor

Standing inside Phillip Lolley’s garage in Jacksons L Gap, G it feels like you’ve entered a football fan’s dream. e In addition to trophies, plaques and memorabilia, p there th are filing cabinets full of o old game film and team souvenirs, and the walls s are a lined with shelves upon shelves of generations worth s of o playbooks. He’s even got the th entire season of playbooks from Auburn University’s f 2011 National Championship 2 run, r a piece of sports history many in the area would covet m a chance to peek at. Lolley has spent his life dedicated to the sport of d football, and for the past eight f years, he’s called Lake Martin y his h offseason home. A longtime high school football coach, Lolley joined f the th Auburn staff as a strength and a conditioning coach in 1999 when Tommy Tuberville 1 was w the head coach, and he h was the defensive backs coach under Gene Chizik c during the Tigers’ National d Championship. Lolley C spent time as a linebackers s coach under Gus Malzahn c before taking over as the b Director of Football External D Relationships. R Eventually, Lolley retired from Auburn University, but f his h football journey wasn’t done just yet. He has spent d four years with the Canadian f Football League and is F currently the linebackers coach c and a defensive run coordinator for f the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who w began their season on Sunday. S “Coaching in the CFL is i something I wanted to encounter,” Lolley said. “I e said s to myself, ‘Let’s not go to sleep one day and not wake up s and a not have tried this.” Despite Lolley spending time ti around some of the greatest minds in football, he g

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Phillip Lolley, far left, is currently a linebackers coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Lolley spends his offseason at his lake home in Jacksons Gap.

said the Canadian Football was quite literally a whole new ballgame. Not only is the field size different – the CFL’s field is 65 yards wide rather than the NFL’s 53 yards – it is also a 12-on-12 game rather than the 11-man game Lolley was accustomed to. “Speed kills up there; it’s a lot harder to defend,” Lolley said. “To defend a field of that size with 12 athletes and you’ve got six guys on offense that can be in motion at the same time – and they’re attacking the line of scrimmage downhill, they’re attacking it sideways, they’re in bunches and picking you – it’s a new puzzle to me. It’s a challenge, and I love it.” Another foreseeable challenge for Lolley when he joined the CFL was the age difference. After coaching high school 22 years and being a college coach for nearly 20 more, Lolley said he worried about coaching men. But Lolley oozes charisma and confidence, and he said his players have always responded well to that. “I’m gonna go in and I’m gonna coach and they’re

gonna do it my way, end of story,” Lolley said. “If you’re a hard worker, you don’t have to put on a show and they know it. If you go in there and do your job, they’ll follow you if you lead.” Fortunately, Lolley also has the walk to back up his talk. “If you know what you’re talking about it, (your players) know it too,” he said. “As far as young men go, I’ve coached the fire out of them. When it comes to blocking or tackling, I’m demanding. They can tell you – if it’s not right, they do it again, and I don’t really care if they agree with me or not. “But I’ve been a very lucky man too in that I’ve never really coached a guy that I can’t reach.” In the offseason, Lolley is a down-to-earth, fun-loving guy who appreciates his toys and his house right on Lake Martin. With his ties to Auburn and his family – a son, Brad; a daughter, Brittany; and three granddaughters, Ashley, Haley and Presley – in Birmingham, he said Lake Martin was the perfect place to settle. “I love the lake and I love

this area and how beautiful it is,” Lolley said. “I looked all over these two or three counties, and Alex City seemed like a very personable town. I love people, but I also like my country way of living. I love it out here (in Jacksons Gap).” Lolley was all too pleased to talk about his yolo boards, sea doos and his beloved Harley, saying “I like this side of the lake because you can get out and play in it.” But after playing, Lolley has to get back to a grueling football schedule. The CFL allows 20 weeks to play 18 games, not including preseason or potential playoffs. After the Tiger-Cats’ first game, Lolley spent a week at home in Jacksons Gap, catching up with old friends from Auburn and enjoying his time alone. But now he’ll return to his first love. “You have to be resilient to coach or play up there because it is a tough game and a tough business,” Lolley said. “It’s a very long season, so I’ve always said if you can do without it, you better not go. But I just can’t do without it.”

Youth football registration begins next week STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

LakeWinds to host championship On July 29 and 30, LakeWinds Golf Course will host its 2017 Alexander City Registration for Dadeville’s youth Championship. football and cheerleading opens next f The cost is $90, which will include week. Registration begins July 10 and runs w green fee and cart. through August 5. th The forward tee division tournament Locations to register include the will be flighted and will also include a Summer Sports Training Camp, which S skins game and closest to the pin contest take ta place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays and a Tuesdays at the Dadeville Elementary each day, as well as tee gifts and lunch each day. School, and at the football building in S The overall champion will receive an Dadeville from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. D exemption for the 2018 tournament. The league is open to anyone ages 5 For more information, contact Jim to 12. The cost for football is $80 for the Gunnells at 256-825-9860. season and $110 for cheerleading. s

Outlook searching for freelancers Are you interested in writing about local sports? Are you familiar with keeping stats at a game or finding an interesting story? Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about taking action photos? You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for the Alexander City Outlook. The sports department will be ramping up its freelance coverage during the fall season, and is looking for people to start getting experienced now. If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. 228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com.