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Dadeville High School seniors celebrate graduating

Local beagle wins national championship

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Eight arrested in two drug sweeps “These arrests were there result of numerous controlled buys throughout Tallapoosa County over a period of time,” White said. According to a release from Sheriff Jimmy Abbett and Task Force Sgt. Fred White, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force Thursday announced two separate actions, which led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs and other items associated with the trade of illegal drugs.

Memorial Day brings a lot of visitors to area

Force and the Alexander City Housing Authority executed several arrest warrants and a search warrant in the Jackson’s Gap area Thursday. As a result of the findings, four people were arrested and investigators recovered approximately 15 grams of methamphetamine from two locations

and seized a 2007 Audi A4. In Thursday’s raids, the following were arrested: Robert Boothe, 53, of Jacksons Gap on three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance,

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Camp Hill man killed in ATV crash

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STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The unofficial beginning of the summer season on Lake Martin drew huge numbers not only to the water, but also to area stores and events throughout the long Memorial Day weekend. On the water, boat traffic was heavy despite the threat of showers all three days. Need proof? At about 2 p.m. on Saturday boats were three deep at Big Beach on Young’s Island as revelers dropped anchor to celebrate the long weekend. A quick count found 42 boats there at that time and folks said it was like that all weekend. “This is incredible,” said Mike Spruell of Talladega, who had his pontoon at the beach with seven friends. “We come out here all the time and I have never seen it like this. The cool thing is that everyone is having a great time. That’s the big thing.” Daniel Taylor from Franklin, Georgia was there as well, and had his Bennington pontoon adorned with a massive American flag as well as the Marine Corps flag. “There is nowhere like Lake Martin,” Taylor said. “We have friends here and we come down every Memorial Day to stay with them. But I wanted to make sure that we don’t forget the reason for the holiday. That’s why I have the flags here this weekend.” Peanut Point opens for the season on Memorial Day. There were people covering the point with boats circling waiting to get their boiled peanut fix Saturday. “No matter what else we do when we come out to the lake, if they are open I’m going to get some of their boiled peanuts,”

A Camp Hill man is dead after an ATV crash Tuesday a afternoon in Chambers a County. C Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Troopers A spokesman Cpl. Jesse s Thornton said that Charlie T Wallace Jr., 58, was killed W when the 2008 Yamaha ATV w he h was operating overturned See ATV • Page 3

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Dadeville students thrilled with firefighter visit By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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T Dadeville High School Class of 2017 toss their caps and some confetti into the air at Tiger Stadium The last week to celebrate receiving their diplomas. For more photos, see page 10 inside. la

Pre-K and kindergarten students at Dadeville s Elementary School received E a special group of visitors Thursday morning. Several T members of the Dadeville m Fire F Department were there to t talk to the students about fire f safety and let them get up close and personal with two c of o the town’s fire trucks. “We’re a Leader in Me school. All grade levels s were w given the opportunity See FIREFIGHTER • Page 5

Dadeville Kiwanis Club recognizes, honors Key Club members By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A good crowd filled the fellowship hall of the Dadeville First Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon for the weekly meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club. With graduation at Dadeville High School set to commence that evening, the Kiwanis Club took time this meeting to recognize the nine seniors from the high school’s Key Club. “We’re very proud of our graduating seniors,” Dadeville Kiwanis Club President Brenda Floyd said. Following lunch, Key Club members Carson McLendon, Kaitlin Borders, Amanda Hall, Angel Davis, Michael Welcher and Dylan Davis were each awarded a $500 scholarship to use at

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whichever school they had chosen to attend, while 2016-17 Key Club President Sam Mosley received the $1,000 Easterwood Scholarship, named for the first president of the Dadeville High School Key Club. While she was not in attendance, the Kiwanis Club also wanted to recognize Key Club member Shannon Partridge and award her a $500 scholarship as well. As each of the seniors introduced themselves, they also told the Kiwanis members where they planned to go to college in the fall, as well as what they planned to study. “The Key Club is the most important thing that the Kiwanis does,” said Dadeville Kiwanis Club member Betty Hayes. “We never have a Thursday meeting without them.”

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Eight of the nine Dadeville High School Key Club seniors who were awarded scholarships from the Dadeville Kiwanis Club. Front row, left to right: Carson McLendon, Kaitlin Borders, Amanda Hall and Angel Davis. Back row: Kiwanis Club President Brenda Floyd, Key Club President Sam Mosley, Michael Welcher and Dylan Davis. Not pictured: Shannon Partridge.

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Library Notes

n June 15 at noon, Dolores Hydock, hosted by the Friends of the Library, will be at Red Ridge Methodist Church to present “Close Encounters of the Storytelling Kind.” This is a free program, so bring your friends. This is the rescheduled date from April this year. Build a Better World! This year’s free summer reading program starts June 12 through July 21. Build a Better World is focusing on how to create a better self, community and world. Stop in to register your kids for the summer reading program. There will be prizes for reading. Tuesdays during the weeks at 3:30 p.m. will be program and craft days, except 4th of July. Call or stop by for more information. Check the Library’s Facebook page to see a calendar of programs scheduled for Summer Reading.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• Come Sundown by Nora Roberts • Dying Breath by Heather Graham • Nighthawk by Clive Cussler • You Will Pay by Lisa Jackson • Secrets in Summer by Nancy Thayer

Don’t forget about Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week. This program goes on during the summer months as well. Stop in with your toddlers to spend a fun filled hour with Ms. Marilyn reading, singing and coloring. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

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

Mrs. Johnnie Fae Pennington 1924 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Johnnie Fae Pennington, 92, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Dadeville First A United Methodist Church. Dr. Kevin Payne will officiate. Burial will folU llow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Dadeville First T United Methodist Church. U Mrs. Pennington passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Bethany House of Auburn. She was born on July 21, 1924 in Townley, Alabama H tto John Aldridge Hill and Ethel Hamner Hill. Mrs. Pennington taught at Dadeville High School for 27 years, and loved her students. She was an D active member of Dadeville First United Methodist Church for 66 years. a She was involved in Delta Kappa Gamma, The Philamathic Club, The S Delphic Club, and The Tallapoosa Historic Society. D She is survived by her son, Al Pennington (Andrea) of Mobile; daughtter, Rosalie Lancaster (Joe) of Madison; granddaughters, Katy Ferry ((Scott) of Madrid, Spain and Anna Powell (Robert) of Mountain Brook; and Four Great-Grandchildren. a She was preceded in death by her husband, V.R. Pennington; and her parents. p In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Dadeville First United Methodist Church for Christian Women in Action, P.O. Box F 305, Dadeville, AL 36853, or Camp ASCCA, P.O. Box 21, Jackson’s 3 Gap, AL 36861. G

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Loretta Burns Mrs. Lorretta Burns, 79, of Dadeville died Friday, May 26, 2017, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala. Funeral services were held Ea at Ozias Baptist Church, Dadeville, Alabama on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. CST with Rev. Jackie Banks officiating. Interment was 20 held at the church cemetery. The remains were in state at the church he from 12:00 p.m. CST until the funeral hour. fro Mrs. Burns is survived by her five daughters and one son, Vanessa (Frank Dawson) Moore, Rita Moore, Kenneth (Felica) Burns, Tracy (F (Rodney) Alvies, Phyllis (Tommy Darby) Burns, Connie (Christopher) Tai (R all of Dadeville, AL; eight loving granddaughters, Seven loving grandal sons, eighteen great grandchildren two special friends, Mary Ann Tai and so her son Timothy Holloway and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives he and friends. an To share your online condolences, please visit our website at www. vinesfuneralhome.com vi Vines Funeral Home, Inc., Lafayette, AL is handling the arrangements.

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department May 30 • A report was filed for assault that occurred on North Loop Road.

May 28

• Two reports were filed for assault that occurred on Freeman Drive. • An Equality man, age 29, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on a warrant for Failure to Appear.

May 27

• An Alexander City man, age 21, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on two warrants ffor Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 22, was arrested on Gristmill Court on three warrants for Failure to Appear. A • A Childersburg man, age 38, was arrested on highway 280 on the charges of DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

May 26

• A Gadsden man, age 21, was arrested on highway 280 on the charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

May 24

May 28

• John Gwin of Starboard Circle in Alabaster was arrested for domestic violence third. • A resident of Youngs Ferry Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for property damage.

May 27

• A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Fulton Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department May 30

• A resident of McDonald Drive in Opelika filed a report for unauthorized use of an motor vehicle. • Kenneth Harvey of Montgomery was arrested on an active probation violation warrant. • A resident of South College Street in Auburn filed a report for theft of property. • Thomas Lee of Notasulga was arrested on an active failure to pay warrant. • A resident of Cottage Loop in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

• Bradley Milner of Hall Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Zachary Ponds of Morgan Street in Camp Hill was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

May 26

• A resident of Denver Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

May 25

• A resident of Cowpens Road in New Site filed a report for theft of property.

May 24

• A resident of Camp Hill reported found property to the sheriff’s department.

Onging O i Events E t GRIEF SHARE: There will be a meeting of Grief Share every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next door to Russell Medical through June 7. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take

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Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-2154499 or email at mveazey@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act

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and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063 TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail. com or at 256-234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation.

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possession with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. Joshua Brandon Howard, 29, of Springville on three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jerry Berry, 52, of Jacksons Gap on two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of

controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Thursday’s action comes on the heels of a May 18 bust where multiple agencies executed a search warrant at residence on Lockhart Road in Dadeville. During the sweep, investigators recovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Arrested on May 18 were: Philip Taft, 41, of Opelika on charges of unlawful possession of a controlled

substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Maggie Tapley, 40, of Tallassee on charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jeffery Price, 63, of Dadeville on charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Travis Smith, 42, of Tallassee on charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of

drug paraphernalia. David Lamar Newsome, 43, of Dadeville on charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. White said the investigations remain active. The meth seized appeared to have originated in Mexico and that there was no manufacturing found in either operation, White said.

Memorial Day Mike Partain of Opelika said. “That’s just the way it is. I don’t care if I do have to wait.” Local law enforcement reported few major incidents, despite the crowds. Through Monday at noon, there were no DUIs reported by the Alexander City Police Department or the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department. Numbers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will not be available until midday Tuesday. Alexander City Police did work a number of traffic accidents, including one on Coven Abbett where the driver was flown to UAB, but over all Chief Jay Turner called it a “quiet holiday weekend.” “We really didn’t have anything major,” Turner said. “There were a handful of assaults and a lot loud crowds and

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parties. But overall it was a very quiet holiday weekend.” Domestic incidents were reported in Alexander City and in the county. There was also a call where a toddler suffered what was called a “near drowning” in a pool at a residence near Dadeville. The child was flown to UAB on Saturday, but no additional information was released. Area emergency rooms reported some lake related injuries like cuts, broken bones and some cases of sever sunburn. While the Tallapoosa County area and Lake Martin avoided any fatal incidents over the long Memorial Day weekend, that’s not to say that it was a cakewalk for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Division on Lake Martin. Despite having a

limited number of officers, Marine Patrol units were highly visible on Lake Martin. They were also very proactive. According to stats released Tuesday, the Marine Division had 30 citations or arrests over the four-day holiday period which ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday. While there were three boating under the influence citations issued and three citations for underage person in possession of alcohol, the most common violations involved equipment. With boats loaded with passengers, five boaters were cited for not having enough personal floatation devices on board. Two people were cited for having a child under the age of 8 on board who was not wearing a life jacket. Headed into the weekend, Lt. Mark Fuller said with an opening weekend,

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many operators put their vessels on the water without having them checked out beforehand. As an indication of that, four operators were cited for not having operable navigation lights and three there were hit with failure to have current registration on their boats. “They were pretty busy out there,” said ALEA’s Cpl. Jesse Thornton. “Fortunately they did not have to deal with issues that involving loss of life or serious injury. That is always a positive thing.” Art on the Lake at Children’s Harbor was another great way to gauge the crowd. While an exact number wasn’t known Monday, it’s safe to say that thousands turned out for the twoday event. This year 64 artists came out to share their talents and sell some of their work, bringing in thousands of customers. The art show is hosted

by the Children’s Harbor group, a non-profit organization that provides help to families and children who are affected by chronic illness or serious injury. “This is the first time that I have been Art on the Lake in about four years and I don’t remember

this many people out here or the variety of art that was available,” Myrna Hopkins of Birmingham, who visits her family’s lake house regularly. “It’s great to see so many people out here supporting the arts and the things that Children’s Harbor does all year long.”

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Think before you use lake as a trash can

nother long holiday weekend is in the books and the area was flooded with visitors who came to enjoy all the fun that Lake Martin offers. Some longtime lake dwellers say this was the heaviest boat traffic they have seen on the water in quite some time and no matter where you traveled it was likely you would run into visitors. As the crowds dwindled with the ending of the weekend that has come to symbolize the beginning of the summer boating season, we have seen it up close and on social media the impact of such a heavy weekend on our area. While cruising the lake, bottles, broken coolers, cans and even floating baby diapers could be seen on the water. On the shores, the debris was even greater. There were several social media posts making the rounds Monday evening that showed a mountain of trash left behind at Big Beach by revelers over the weekend. There is simply no call for that. Lake Martin is one of our greatest assets. It is the reason that even in tough economic times, our economy survived. We depend on that water to drink, for recreation and to draw visitors. That kind of natural resource is a treasure and we should treat it with the respect it deserves. There is no reason in the world that people can’t keep a bag for trash on their boats and when the day is done dispose of it in a trash can or dumpster. Seeing this mess makes us wonder how these people live at home. Would they trash their own home like they seem to love doing to ours? Sorry about climbing on the soapbox, but all we ask is a little consideration. Think about it before you toss that can or bottle in the water. It’s not too much to ask. A lot of time and energy is spent by countless groups and volunteers to organize cleanups on and around the lake. Wouldn’t it be great if we all just acted right and they didn’t have to do that at all? We think so.

Editorial A ride that became a night of enlightenment

ears ago, I was riding down the road with my friend Adrian. He was driving; I was in the passenger seat. When we stopped at a traffic light, I heard one of the funniest questions ever asked. “Do you think they drove all the way up here from Ecuador?” the male voice asked. “Do what?” I asked. “That car in front of us. The tag says they’re from Ecuador,” he said. I leaned forward and looked real hard. “Dude, that says educator,” I said, as I burst into laughter. “I’m going to use that in my show. That’s hilarious.” And I did and continue to do so. It’s always a guaranteed laugh. He’s always claimed that he didn’t say that. I was certain he did. He was sitting right next to me. Now, there’s more to the story. Last weekend, I gave a short talk, little show kind of thing to a select group of Opelika High School seniors and their families out at Spring Villa. I hadn’t been out there at night in 30 years. There was no sign of Penn Young or any ghosts, although I wasn’t exactly looking for them either. My friend Jeff, who is the groundskeeper out there, did show me a photo of an alleged ghost, so that had me kind of spooked, but that paled like Casper the Friendly Ghost in comparison to my biggest fear of the evening:

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speaking to kids. Most of my shows are for adults. That doesn’t mean my show is dirty. It just means that kids don’t always get my humor. I was worried. Adding to my worry, the events of the evening took place outside. I hate doing comedy outside, because even if they’re laughing, the laughter usually dissipates into the air before it reaches my ears. Comedians feed off energy—well that and junk food from gas stations. I really began to worry when half the folks were still talking while the food was being blessed. To their credit, they were under the pavilion and didn’t realize the blessing was taking place. Still, I worried. After my introduction, I got up and did my thing. The seniors sat in chairs near the stage, while their families stood amongst them. It actually went pretty well. I told the kids that I was literally old enough to be their parents, because many of their parents were indeed my classmates at Opelika High. It was pretty cool. The football players really seemed to like my football joke about being a stuttering quarterback. Everyone liked my “educator”

joke. Afterwards, as I stood around talking to my friends Jason and Michael, a funny thing happened. Michael’s son Kolby, a senior, walked over and changed the narrative forever. “Mr. Jody, I remember that Ecuador story. I’m the one who said it,” he said. Perplexed as I was, I listened. “We were all coming back from the movies, and I saw that tag and asked that question. You started laughing and said you were going to use it in your show,” he explained. It all came back to me. Kolby was in the back seat with Adrian’s son Blake. We, of course, were in the front seat. I always thought it was Adrian since he is who I was sitting next to. As I was getting ready to leave, Jason leaned in and said, “You know, it does look like Ecuador. I’ve thought that same thing.” We all got a big kick out of it. It turned out to be a great night—a night of celebration for the seniors and a night of enlightenment for me. I don’t believe it could have gone any better. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com

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Memories are worth reliving over and over again

here are moments in our lives that stay as vivid in our memories as they were the day that occurred. With graduation ceremonies around the area this week, I guess I was feeling a bit nostalgic and some of those memories have been playing on a loop in my head. I graduated from high school the same day I turned 18, so I became legal the same day I started a new chapter in my life. Hours after the diploma were put in our hands, we headed off to Daytona Beach for a senior trip. There must have been about 30 of us who were all staying in the same hotel. Those five days at the beach, where our biggest care was where we would hang out that night were incredible. I learned how to pug a watermelon and that swallowing a wad of Red Man can turn you the same shade of green as the watermelon rind. There are no words to describe that sense of freedom that I felt that week. Oh to be young again. Then maybe I could get away with walking down the road with an open Hawaiian shirt, cutoff blue jeans and a scooped out watermelon on my head. Sporting accomplishments create some of those vivid memories as well. I remember wrestling Todd Pence my senior year. He went to Jonesboro which was our biggest rival. I messed around and got way behind and nearly got myself pinned. If I had lost the match, we would have lost as a team. Coach Gene Taylor grabbed me by the singlet and said Cannonball, “You have to win this,” he said. “No you get your

the root of some of the most enjoyable moments in out life. This week I reconnected with a friend that I hadn’t talked MITCH SNEED to in more than 40 years. We Editor both lived on Joyce Avenue in Decatur, Georgia as kids. I butt in gear and stick him.” moved away when I was 8 and I could almost hear the he had moved maybe a year Rocky theme in the background earlier. I hadn’t talked with him as I returned to the mat. since. I managed to start the But a trip to yard sale in third period with an escape, a Kellyton last week, where a takedown with a headlock that rusty Western Flyer bike was for put him on his back. I pulled sale got me thinking about those up on the head and arm and the days more than four decades next thing I knew the referee ago. was slapping the mat. I had We were bike fanatics and a pulled off. vacant lot in our neighborhood That was a classic, just as was grown up and looked like the memories of my daughters’ the kind of place that would heroics are as well. draw a citation these days. But I can still see the look on with the help of older brothers, Sydney’s face the day she our parents, we turned that into smashed a homer onto the a bike motocross track. top of the school building a at We spent almost every day Woodward Academy or the one that summer there, pretending she hit into the trees in Peachtree we were Richard Petty, David City after she unwrapped a Pearson or Cale Yarborough, brand new DeMarini softball bat battling for track supremacy. when she was 14 years old. How many of you had baseball Then there is Jessica playing cards clothes pinned to your catcher in the decisive game of bike so that when they hit the the 10 and under NSA World spokes they sounds like an Series. A runner was rounding engine revving up? We all did. third and had she scored the Ever cut copper tubing, flatten game would have been tied it and add it to the forks of your in the bottom of the seventh. bike so that it looked like a Instead Jessica took a perfect chopper that Peter Fonda would throw from Lauren Eaves have ridden in “Easy Rider?” and lowered her shoulder as We all did. she blocked the plate. She See where my mind is these applied the two-handed tag, days. That’s what the promise of the umpire yelled out when a graduation and an approaching runner and she spiked the ball Memorial Day holiday do for in celebration. We were world you. They make your mind race. champions. That still makes Now you do the same and the hair on the back of my arm enjoy the good times one more stand up. time. Childhood friends and the Sneed is the editor of The times that we had together are Outlook.

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

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

Brownie Caldwell

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

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

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

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for a service project,” Dadeville Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Teri Stephenson said. “The pre-K and kindergarten classes chose the city fire department.” For their project, these students were asked to bring a candy bar to be given to the firefighters, and the classes worked to make posters to show the firefighters how much they were appreciated. While other classes chose groups like the police department and the Tallapoosa County Board of Education, the goal for all classes was to show their appreciation to these community leaders and stakeholders, according to Stephenson. “It was our way of saying thanks,” she said. During the presentation, volunteer firefighter and city councilman Roy Mathis, along with several other Dadeville firefighters talked to the assembled children about the importance of calling 911 in an emergency and knowing what to do in a fire. “If your clothes catch on fire, there are four things you need to do. We added one thing,” Mathis said. He asked the students if they knew what to do, to which they correctly called out the first three of stop, drop and roll. “Very good. The fourth thing you need to do is use your hands to cover your face,” he said. “You want to protect your eyes and your respiration.” As part of the demonstration, Mathis and the

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Pre-K and kindergarten students pose with the posters they made, Mayor Wayne Smith and members of the Dadeville Fire Department Thursday morning.

other firefighters allowed the children to get into the fire truck and sit down, giving them the chance to experience what it’s like to ride in the truck to a fire. Once all the students had a chance to sit in the truck, one of the firefighters donned his rescue gear, complete with helmet and visor, oxygen tank and facemask to explain to the children not to be scared if they see a firefighter dressed that way. “If you see him, don’t be scared and don’t hide, even though he looks like a wooly booger,” Mathis said.

As the firefighters got back in the truck to return to the fire station, the children gave them a loud “Thank You” for coming out and talking to them. “We enjoy doing this. It’s just as much of an enjoyment to us as it is to the children,” Mathis said. “We hope that what we teach may be able to help save them one day.” “The kids were thrilled. They were excited and thankful for the opportunity,” added Stephenson. “We’re grateful they gave their time to come out and give us an up-close look.”

U.S. Senate race to replace Jeff Sessions will be a sprint A s the race for our open U.S. Senate seat begins, let’s look at the lay of the land. First of all, it will be a sprint. The race is upon us with the primaries on Aug. 15 and the run-off six weeks later on Sept. 26. The Republican primary victor will be decided on Dec. 12. We, in the Heart of Dixie, are a one-party state when it comes to major statewide offices. Winning the GOP primary is tantamount to election. Therefore, our new senator will probably be elected on Sept. 26. With 10 Republicans in the race, it is highly unlikely that anybody could win without a run-off, so the initial goal is to make the run-off. There are amazingly 19 total candidates who qualified. You can write the 8 Democrats off as irrelevant because a Democrat cannot win in Alabama. With 11 Republicans running, it appears to be a crowded race. However, 6 of the 11 are “run for the fun of it” qualifiers. Therefore, even though the field has a lot of horses, there are only 5 of the 19 who could be considered thoroughbreds and probably only 3 who have a viable chance to win. Former Chief Justice Roy Moore and former State Attorney General and Robert Bentleyappointee to the Senate, Luther Strange, are more than likely headed to a Republican

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

run-off. Huntsville and Tennessee Valley Congressman Mo Brooks has the best chance to challenge for a run-off spot. Initial polling has Moore at 30 percent, Strange at 14 percent and Brooks at 7 percent. Moore’s removal from his post as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by some vague Judicial Inquiry Commission for being against gay marriage has made him a hero and martyr among Alabama’s conservative and religious voters. There is a pent up desire to right a wrong among the Alabama people. It is obviously showing up in the polling, but it could be illuminated and result in a higher than anticipated 30 percent. Polls are a picture of the total pool of voters. However, the final poll and the one that really matters is who actually shows up to vote on Aug. 15. Moore’s folks will be there. They are ardent and mad. They will not be at the lake or the beach. In fact, if there is an extremely low turnout, Moore could conceivably win without a run-off. It is unlikely that occurs. However, he more than likely finishes first and has a spot in the runoff. Strange will be fighting to hold on to

the other spot in the Sept. 26 final dance. He will more than likely prevail in his quest to get into the runoff and keep the seat. Strange will have $10 million of Washington establishment super PAC ammunition at his disposal. It is hard to overcome that kind of money. It is the mother’s milk of politics. Strange is banking on the fact that most U.S. Senate seats are bought by special interest money. Folks, $10 million dollars washes a lot of taint away from the Bentleyto-Strange deal. It looks inevitable that Moore and Strange will be in a run-off and the prevailing opinion is that Moore cannot get over 50 percent. However, polling indicates that neither Moore nor Strange can get over 50 percent. They both have a large

base of detractors. This race was ripe to be won by an outside rich man who could spend $10 million of their own money. “Yella Fella” Jimmy Rane walked away from a U.S. Senate seat that was his for the taking. Congressman Mo Brooks has the best chance to knock Strange out of the runoff. He starts off with a base of support in the Tennessee Valley and $1.2 million in his federal war chest. If he were to raise $3 million, he would probably beat Luther and ultimately would probably beat Moore. Brooks is to the right of Attila the Hun and belongs to a right-wing congressional group known as the Freedom Caucus. There are some very rich rightwing zealots around the country who give to Freedom Caucus

candidates. They may load ole’ Mo up and teach the elitist establishment Mitch McConnell crowd a lesson. If State Senator Trip Pittman from Baldwin County could raise $5 million he could sell. He is the only serious candidate from the vote rich Baldwin/Mobile area. Dr. Randy Brinson has the perfect background, narrative and family values story.

However, like Pittman, he needs $5 million to tell his story. We will see. See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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The Wonderful World Of Water

Water is the most important natural resource on Earth. Without it, there would not be life as we know it. No other planets in the Solar System have enough water and the correct conditions to sustain life. So what is this magical substance? Water is a molecule made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom—abbreviated to H20. All forms of life on Earth have one thing in common. They all need water to survive. People, plants, and animals need to drink it. Fish and aquatic life need it to live in. Without water, our planet could not sustain life and would be similar to the planet Mars. The human body is made up of 60 percent water. Human blood is made up of 83 percent water. Water can be found in three natural states--as a liquid in the form of water, as a gas in the form of steam or clouds, and as a solid in the form of ice. Almost 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in the liquid form of water, making the liquid form the most widely seen state of water on Earth. Most of Earth’s water is found in the oceans and in the frozen polar ice caps, or glaciers. Other sources of water are found in rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, springs, and reservoirs. Water freezes at 32° Fahrenheit and boils at 212° )DKUHQKHLW + LV D YHU\ XQLTXH FKHPLFDO EHFDXVH ZKHQ LW LV LQ LWV VROLG VWDWH LFH LW ZLOO ÀRDW RQ WRS RI LWV OLTXLG form (water). This is a very unusual property since most chemicals in their solid form will sink in their liquid form. The water pledge is a promise that you will conserve water to the best of your ability. Take the water pledge by writing down some ways that you pledge to save water. It might include taking shorter showers, collecting rainwater to water a garden, RU ¿QLVKLQJ \RXU ZDWHU ERWWOHV Share your pledge with someone.

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Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

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

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

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

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

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

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

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

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

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895

Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

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METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

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

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Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241

Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634

Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263

Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

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

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

Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

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

New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

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

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

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

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First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

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

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798

New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037

River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971

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

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609

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

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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

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

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

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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

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

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

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

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

Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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

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Dadeville High School seniors graduated at Tiger Stadium last week. Top middle: Dadeville High School valedictorian Kiara McElrath salutes during the National Anthem. Top right: Untavious Jawuan Williams receives his diploma from prinicpal Chris Hand. Bottom right: Matthew Eugene Arrington receives his diploma from prinicpal Chris Hand.

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

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THESE DOGS’LL HUNT Moran raises hunting dogs he loves By LIZI ARBOGAST Sport Editor

Submitted / The Record

Randy Moran, left, and Timmy Holloway pose with Gravel after she won the Deep South National Championship in Pontotoc, Mississippi in March.

Local beagle wins national championship By LIZI ARBOGAST Sport Editor

Randy Moran, of Jacksons Gap, and Timmy Holloway, of Carrollton, Georgia, have had an estimated 12 to 15 field champions since they formed a partnership nearly seven years ago. They’ve entered a lot of beagles into national championships, but they’ve always come up just a short. Until Gravel, that is. And even Moran thought she might come up short. “I didn’t think we’d ever have a dog as good as Belle, who didn’t win (she’s now a breeder),” Moran said. “But (Timmy) said, ‘Wait until you see Gravel run.’ I would take Gravel and Belle out, and (Gravel) couldn’t beat her. Then it was like you turned the light switch on, from one week to the next, she went to beating Belle. It’s unbelievable how competitive these dogs get with each other.” At just 2 years of age, Gravel became a field champion – winning three trials and earning 120 points – meaning she could be entered in only national championships from then on. In March, Gravel was entered into the Deep South National Championship and out of 49 big females (between 13 and 15 inches), the field was narrowed down to just five. They ran those dogs for about 15 minutes before “picking up” – or disqualifying – two, and Gravel was up against two good dogs. “I mean, good dogs,” Moran said. “But I told Timmy that if she runs now like she does at home, she oughtta beat them.” According to Moran, Gravel’s toughest competition was a white dog that loved to run up at the front. But she couldn’t hold the front for too long and as the dog ran up, Gravel turned the rabbit to the left. They ran the dogs again, and once again, the white dog ran up front and Gravel turned the rabbit to the right. The judges called field trial, signifying the end of the competition. Moran and Holloway thought Gravel had won, but “You talk about nervous; oh man.” The wait between the end of the competition and the winners announcement was an excruciating two hours. “The judges won’t tell you anything,” Moran said. “They all know me, and they knew I was tore up and nervous, and when she won, it was a great, great feeling when they called it out. I can’t even explain it.” Now what does a beagle do after becoming a field champion and winning a national championship? “Well, she’s still gonna run, but we’ll slack off with her now,” Moran said. “We’ll just let her train the pups and let her be a brood female.” Now, at only 3 years old, Gravel has already bred with one of Moran’s top studs, Style. People come from all over the country to breed their dogs with Style, a process involving disease testing and proper scrutiny. But it’s really Gravel and Style’s puppy, Pebbles, who should have high expectations for the future.

It’s no secret there can be a lot of money involved with hunting dogs. Top bloodlines and strong hunting tactics are some of the most coveted traits in a hunting beagle. It may be a business, but for Randy Moran, of Jacksons Gap, it’s more than just a business. It’s about his love for the dogs. “It’s a real good sport,” said Moran, who grew up raising competitive hunting dogs with his father and returned to the sport in 2001. “It’s a clean sport, and I get to fool with the dogs all day. It’s very competitive.” Moran, and his partner, Timmy Holloway, are pretty darn successful at it too. Just take a walk into his trophy room, where ribbons upon ribbons adorn the walls, or his hunting cabin at Horseshoe Bend Beagle Club where there’s a small sm stack of trophies. Moran recently added his biggest trophy to the bunch ad when Gravel, one of his most prized w dogs, won the Deep South National d Championship. C But it’s not just about success or money for Moran; it’s clear he loves his m dogs. Each dog has a name and a story, d and an Moran vividly remembers those stories. st “Gravel, she’s a favorite; Money Man is a favorite. Stoakes is a favorite, ain’t you, Stoakes?” Moran called over to y one on of his dogs. “Cricket (11-year-old female) has been with me a long time. fe She’s a good ole healthy dog. I can turn S her h out in the yard and she’ll play with the th kids, but I turn that rider on and she’s sh ready to go hunting, though.” Even though Moran’s dogs are technically hunters, he’s more interested te in running them in trials and turning a regular hunting dog into a field champion. ch And there’s so much more that goes into in a good competing dog than just meets the eye. m First of all, Moran has a fantastic setup on his property where he said the se dogs “don’t want for nothing.” Each d dog d has his or her own spacious kennel, and an is on a Purina diet and checked regularly for worms and other diseases. re During the fall, when the dogs start D running, Moran adds extra protein and ru fat fa to their diets. The dogs’ training facilities are right on Moran’s property. Usually between ages ag 3-4 months, the pups are started in a two-acre puppy pen. “They’ll automatically start running rabbits; that’s just the way they’re ra

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Randy Moran poses with Style, one of his best breeding beagles.

bred,” Moran said. “When they start running good, I’ll separate them and make them grow up a little bit.” Moran estimated his property to be about 60 to 70 acres chock-full of wild rabbits, and he has several different fenced-in areas with different terrains to train the dogs in. Despite all the efforts, it’s still not easy to find a good running dog. “We go through a lot of dogs and raise a lot of pups to find one that competes,” Moran said. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad dog. “It can still be a good dog for people to take and rabbit hunt (rather than compete),” Moran said. “They can be a good dog but still have a small flaw or have small mistakes they make. There’s a fine line on these dogs that compete; they gotta be pretty special.” About seven years ago, Moran hooked up with a partner, Timmy Holloway, out of Carrollton, Georgia. The pair were brought together by a particularly special hunting dog, Country Boy. In order to become a field champion, a dog must have three wins and 120 points. When Holloway was looking for a buyer for Country Boy, he had one win. Moran expressed his interest, but the cost was a bit much. Therefore,

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a partnership between Holloway and Moran started. During his first trial with Moran, Country Boy took first place. He then captured a second-place finish before finally earning his much-needed third victory. After his victory, Moran and Holloway contacted the American Kennel Club to see if he was a field champion, but Country Boy came up with 119 points. They took him to a trial in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he needed just one point, and he won the whole thing. “He was a real special dog,” Moran said. One of the most special things about Moran’s dogs is their friendliness. As soon as Moran turns on his rider on his property, every beagle is up on his or her feet ready to hunt. And even if they’re not, Moran still takes care of them. “If they don’t suit me as far as running, we’ll find somebody to give them to as a pet,” Moran said. “I got a real good relationship with the humane society. I tell them I’ve got a dog that’s not working out, and they’ll find them a home. And these dogs are gonna love you to death. They grow up like that.”

Trent Thrash signs with CACC

Are you interested in writing about local sports? Are you familiar with l keeping stats at a game or finding k an a interesting story? Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about c taking action photos? t You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for f the th Alexander City Outlook. The ssports department will be ramping up its freelance coverage during the fall it sseason, and is looking for people to sstart getting experienced now. If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. L 2228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@ aalexcityoutlook.com. LakeWinds begins summer league Registration is now open for the LakeWinds Golf Club Summer Junior L League. L The league begins Sunday, June 4 and has two age groups for youth aage 7 through 11 and 12 through 14. Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. will S bbe dedicated to playing golf, while Mondays from 4 to 5 p.m. will be M ffocused on putting, chipping and working on swings. w The cost is $125 and includes a ssummer membership. Prizes will be aawarded each day, and the league runs through the end of June. th To sign up, contact Jim Gunnells at 2256-825-9860 or email jimgunnells@ yyahoo.com.

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On Wednesday evening, Reeltown’s Trent Thrash had a signing ceremony for committing to play baseball at Central Alabama Community College. Also a third baseman and rightfielder for the Rebels, Thrash will most likely just pitch for CACC. “It’s closer to home, and I’ve always wanted to go to CACC,” Thrash said. “I want to get my education and go somewhere better after that.” At the signing, Thrash, seated center, was joined by, his dad Ted Thrash, seated left, his stepmom Marlana Thrash; back row, Reeltown coach Mike Jones and athletic director Matt Johnson.

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Kiwanis Golf Tournament coming soon to Stillwaters New Club Beginning Here: The new club of Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders has chosen their name. It is Lake Wind HCL. Officers have been elected and Red Ridge Methodist Church is providing a meeting place in the fellowship hall. Check them out at alhomemakers.club. Visit the state website at alhomemakers. club, or contact Nancy Curley via email at newcurley@gmail. com or call 250-540-2192 for more information. Kiwanis Golf Tournament Coming Soon: Our Kiwanis golf tournament at Stillwaters is set for Monday, June 26. Pease call Tony Johnson at 256-329-6185 or Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415 know if you would like to play or sponsor a hole. This is the biggest and best game in town. Come on aboard! Red Ridge Methodist Church News: This week started with the addition of four new members, two of which are already in the choir. That is always good news to a church “welcome.” Rev. Messer’s sermon is titled “The Narrow Gate” Matthew 7:24-29. To build “on the rock” means to be a hearing, responding disciple. Part of our responsibility as believers is to help others stop and think about where their lives are headed and to point out the consequences of ignoring Christ’s message.

The choir’s anthem is “Come Share the Lord.” Angel Dolls Ministry meets Tuesday the 6th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This month dolls are being given to Hosanna Home in Lafayette for children there and to the local nursing home. Some volunteers for the Girl’s Ranch will entertain the girls 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Men’s Bible study meets on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and the choir at 6 p.m. Women’s Bible study will not meet. Red Ridge UMW has put together a cookbook. Anyone wanting a copy is asked to sign up by June 18. A sheet will be in the Fellowship Hall. RR is in need of an audiovisual technical coordinator at a pay level commensurate with training and qualifications. Anyone interested should contact the church office for full details to include job description. RR is located at 8091 County Road 34, corner of 49 and 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org. Visit on Facebook. Dolores Hydock Coming to RR Church at noon, Thursday, June 15. Be there at noon and you will be thoroughly entertained! First Presbyterian Church News: I enjoyed attending the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Dave Crosslin began our service stating that

shared by all. It was a truly fine day for us all! Come to the First Presbyterian and Rev. Ben will make you feel most welcome! BETTY United Methodist Church HAYES News: The new meeting Community time for our youth will be on Columnist Sundays from 2 p.m. until 4 Memorial Day commemorates p.m. those who have given their There will be a trustees lives for their country! A meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at special program was then also 5:30 p.m. in our Fellowship presented by Lee Cooper, Phil Hall. Evers, Jimmy Evers, Dale We will work at Loaves Brassell, and Sandra Crosslin. and Fishes on Thursday, June The choir sang all verses of 22, starting at 8 a.m. at 337 “My Country “Tis of Thee” Hatcher Street in Dadeville. and it was lovely. Rev. Ben’s Please be there. sermon was titled “Bearing Vacation Bible School starts Witness” with scriptures from on Sunday, June 25 – through Psalm 68, Acts 1 and John 17. Tuesday, June 27 from 5:30 After reading the scriptures, p.m. until 7:30 p.m. This is Rev. Ben said “it’s time to for infants through rising 6th make America great again! graders. When in the military, your We are working on a church commander gave you an order community bulletin board in and you knew that you’d the office. Our church family complete the mission!” can bring in flyers to post on How will America be great the board with services, items again? “You will be my for sale, events, etc. Posts will witnesses. You will receive remain up for six weeks, so power. Know your Christians! get your flyers ready because We have a risen Lord whom we hope to be up and running God raised from the dead. He within the week! rose again and sits on the right Our Vision: In God’s love hand of God.” The interesting we will grow, share, raise up question for us to consider is servant leaders, and change the ‘how do we respond to the Holy world! Spirit? How do we witness to Come visit us at the this new Kingdom?” Methodist Church in Dadeville, Following our Sunday and Rev. William Brown will service, a wonderful feast was make you feel most welcome!

CommunityCalendar Today is

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VBS KICKOFF: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting a vacation Bible school kickoff June 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The “Galactic Starveyors VBS Kickoff” will have glow in the dark games, making smores over open fire pit and checking out constellations. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: River Road Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School June 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 3 through 11 years old. Children will be studying Galactic Starveyors.

June 3

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Road 20 in Equality will be hosting a leadership summit June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics include “The Importance of a Prayer Life,” “Church Etiquette” and “How to be an Effective Leader.” Speakers are Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs Johnny Walton and Rev. Chris Spivey of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Lunch will be served. INTRO TO SAILING: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting its annual Intro to Sailing class June 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Dixie Sailing Club at 767 New Hope Church Road. There will be a chalk talk on sailing basics, a tour of the boat yard, learn to sail and a sail on a member’s boat along with lunch. Attendance is limited is to 60. Contact Keith Bennett at 334324-9383 or email cat221@msn. com to reserve your spot. PASTOR APPRECIATION: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Rev. Edward Milner and Sister Emily Milner Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at the New Adka Education Building at 21 North Thornton Road,

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

Today’s Birthdays

Dadeville. Guest Speaker will be Rev. David L. Benton of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Prattville.

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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.

Kayla McCollum, Chasity Stowes, Justin Blair, James Long, Venquetta Wyckoff, Darius Reese, Lagregory Thomas, Vernice Eunice, Layla Patterson, Sabrina Simmons and Mary Tolbert are celebrating their birthdays today.

June 1, 2017 PAINTING CLASS: the Adelia Russell Library is hosting a an adult painting class with Bonnie Luckie June 1 at 10 a.m. Space is limited and registration is required.

Can you believe we will have ten birthdays during the month of June? Also eight wedding anniversaries! Happy blessings to you all! 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. – 12 p.m. 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. Thought for Today: “The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest.” – Thomas Jefferson Hope President Trump is listening.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The New Style Baptist Church in Kellyton will be celebrating its 122nd Anniversary Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 132nd Church Anniversary on June 4 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Pogue, pastor of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited.

June 4-8

CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church is hosting revival services June 6-8 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be, Tuesday, Rev. Darrell Jordan of Macedonia Baptist Church in Lafayette, Wednesday, Rev. Jimmy Thomas of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville and Thursday, Rev. Robert Cadenhead of Macedonia Baptist Church in Gold Hill.

June 9-10

CLASS REUNION: The Benjamin Russell High School Class of 1987 is having 30th Reunion Festivities June 9 and 10 in Alexander City. Contact Ben Farrow at farrocb@auburn.edu for more information.

June 12-16

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 4 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for 3-year-olds to sixth grade. There will be snacks, crafts, games, Bible study and ralley time.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church of Dadeville is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages four through sixth grade are invited. Registration at www.fbcdadeville.com

June 5-30

USHERS MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher’s meeting will be June 13 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

June 13

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: The Reeltown High School Cafeteria will be June 5-30 with breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Contact Nina Hollingsworth at 256-825-0746

June 5

READING PROGRAM KICKOFF: The kickoff for the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Summer Reading Program will be June 5 at the Sportplex at 10 a.m. Cowboy Bruce, The Juggler, Miss Kit’s Bubble School, Starshine Faces, AnimalTales, Dr. Magical Ballons, Storytime, movie day, gamer’s club and a teen program with Russell Wright will be there.

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June 17

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School.

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June 23

EMERGENCY PERSONNEL DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting an emergency personnel day June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with emergency personnel from the surrounding area and see their vehicles and learn about how they are important to they community.

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 23. The Climb will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

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June 24

CHILDREN’S NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will present Children’s Native American Activities June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to teach children how to create clay pots and play Native American games. Meet at the clubhouse at the campground playground. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 30. Beyond the Mask will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

June 25

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 5 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach.

TURTLE AND TORTOISE DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting turtle and tortoise day June 24 at 9 a.m to take the place of turtle races of the past. It is sponsored by Wind Creek State Park, Alabama Department of Natural Resources and the Auburn Museum of Natural History. Learn about gophers and tortoise with live animals, children’s activities, turtle egg race, turtle dasy and more at the campground playground. FAMILY REUNION: The 100th Mann Family Reunion will be June 25 at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. All descendants of John Branch Mann will gather for a covered dish lunch and fellowship. For more information call Judy

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June 28

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike June 28 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. MOVIE: There will be free viewing of an environmental and other movies for teenagers at the Cooper Recreation Center Wednesday, June 28. Adults Please allow and advise your teenagers to come. “For ages 13 to 17 years old” Movie starts at 2 p.m., and questions and discussions afterward. Check it out! For information please call Ms. Dean @ 256-794-0172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

MOVIE: There will be free viewings of an environmental and other movies for teenagers at the Cooper Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 28. Adults Please allow and advise your teenagers to come. “For ages 13 to 17 years old” Movie starts at 2 p.m., and questions and discussions afterward. Check it out! For information please call Ms. Dean @ 256-794-0172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Flint Hill United Methodist Church is hosting Surf Shack Vacation Bible School June 19-222 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register children online throught Facebook at Flint Hill UMC>

June 18

FATHERS DAY BASKET GIVEAWAY: Passion Church is selling chances on a Father’s Day Basket to benefit the church’s mission ministry. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 256-409-9590, from Min. Betty Reese or by contacting Gloria Boleware via

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