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Heart attack, not dogs killed man Despite findings that show cardiac issues claimed Dadeville man’s life, dogs that inflicted injuries put down
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A Dadeville man who died Sunday after he was found unresponsive with injuries and several dog around him died of a heart attack, not the injuries he received from the dogs. Family members were told preliminary autopsy results show a heart attack was the
likely cause of 63-year-old James Derle Patterson’s death Sunday night on Alf Road. While Patterson did receive injuries from the bites and scratches from dogs, the man’s daughter Samantha Patterson said Tuesday that investigators had contacted her Tuesday and said that preliminary indications are that her father suffered a fatal heart attack. “The dogs did bite him, but they said that a heart attack is what killed him,” Samantha
Patterson said. “I know what people were saying, but the dogs are not what killed him.” Jacksons Gap Police Department personnel were called to Alf Road, just off Highway 49 at 5:13 p.m. The caller reported that he had arrived to the area and that dogs had had gotten to the victim who had been riding a small gas-powered scooter. The caller did not witness the events, but See DEATH • Page 10
Council gets news on road project
Board cites Camp Hill funeral home Owner, employee to appeal ruling to circuit court B CLIFF WILLIAMS By SStaff Writer
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Dadeville City Council announced that the A-Trip/Lafayette Street paving project was nearing completion during Tuesday night’s meeting. “It should be through within the next three weeks,” Mayor Wayne Smith said. “The paving should be completed next week, and then about two weeks for cleaning up.” Though some might have felt this work was a nuisance to deal with, the council reiterated how having a nicer, smoother road was worth any inconvenience. The other major city project of getting water piping installed on Highway 49 North was reported to be tying up some loose ends so that it could continue moving forward. The following items were also discussed during the meeting: Motions to approve the minutes of the April 25 meeting and pay the bills were approved. Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson reported that one of the department’s See COUNCIL • Page 10
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A Aubie makes an appearance the special needs prom in Dadeville Wednesday as the community gathered to give tthe students their own Hawaiian themed luau.
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Tallapoosa County special needs students attend prom B DONALD CAMPBELL By SStaff Writer
For high school juniors and seniors, few things seem as big or important during the t school year as prom. A time where they s can c enjoy getting dressed up and spending time dancing to music on a highly decorated t dance floor, prom night is one of the most d anticipated events on the spring calendar. a Special needs students from Tallapoosa S County schools got to enjoy their own prom C on o Tuesday at the Dadeville Rec Center. For an event as important as this, it was amazingly planned and executed by only a a small group of people. s “I was looking at prom photos on Facebook,” said Terresa Gaither, parent to a F See PROM • Page 10
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Schools see record high tax revenue, high graduation rates By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joseph Windle informed the board of education that sales taxes collected during the month of April had seen a record amount collected for the county schools. Tax revenue totaled nearly $285,000, half of which was placed into the
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system’s bank account. “For the fiscal year, we’ve averaged $125,491 per month collected through the one cent sales tax,” Windle said. He went on to explain that this put the account at a little over $2 million, none of which had been spent at the current time, though he also said some of these funds would be See SCHOOLS • Page 3
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Carl Pritchard, owner of Alabama Funeral Homes in Camp Hill, and F managing funeral director Donald m Phillips will soon have their licenses to P operate a funeral home suspended for 30 o days by the Alabama Board of Funeral d Service for multiple violations. S Both Pritchard and Phillips were in an administrative hearing with the sevena member board Monday. m Despite the ruling, Pritchard, who has h been around the funeral business for f nearly 50 years, he said he plans to fight the sanctions and that he has done f nothing wrong. n According Charles Perine, executive secretary for the board, Pritchard was s found guilty by the board of violating f three regulations. t “The board found Mr. Pritchard guilty of o failing to maintain an identification system for cremating remains,” Perine s said. “They also found him guilty of s failing to use combustible containers f for f cremating and demonstrating incompetence.” i Perine explained Phillips was found guilty of the same violations plus two g others. o “Mr. Phillips was found guilty by the t board of misrepresenting the facts,” Perine said. “He was also found guilty P of o lack of full charge and control.” Perine said the violations were found by b board staff. “The violations were found at the annual inspection of the facility,” Perine a said. “We felt the violations were s
Commissioners approve funds for Dudleyville Road paving project Dudleyville Road will be paved as a result. The commissioners voted 5-0 Residents along one heavily to initiate the funding for the traveled road in Dadeville project. The work will likely got some good news Monday begin in June, officials said. as the Tallapoosa County In a meeting that took just 12 Commissioners approved the minutes from gavel to gavel, the process to use federal funds to commissioners also approved a pave a road. bid from Hancock Bank for the It was announced at financing of three new vehicles Monday’s meeting that this year to be used by the Tallapoosa District 4 is slated to receive See COMMISSION • Page 3 federal funding and a portion of By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Tallapoosa County Administrator Blake Beck explains financing details for vehicles for the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department at Monday’s meeting.
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Have you checked out the new nonfiction section? Due to a Library Services and Technology Act Grant the Library has been able to purchase $12,000 worth of new nonfiction. The new nonfiction now includes law, advice, music, animals, history, sports and self help books. Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 14. Treat
your mother, the mother of your children or the mother of your nieces and nephews to a happy day full of love. The library is accepting donations to purchase the nursing home and Veranda puzzles for residents to play. The Friends of the Library will have a meeting today, Thursday, May 11 at 1 p.m. in the lower level of the library.
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Domestic Violence that occurred on Royston Street.
Eastview Drive on a warrant for Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville woman, age 30, was arrested on W. Lafayette Street on three warrants for Failure to Appear.
standing warrant for probation violation. • A resident of Flournoy Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence harassment.
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• Katrina Gravette of Dadeville was arrested for two failure to appear warrants. • Doretha Whitaker o Alexander City was arrested for an active failure to appear child support warrant.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department May 9
• J.T. Toombs of Alexander City was arrested for an failure to appear child support warrant. • Megan Hayes and Jason Hayes of Dadeville were arrested for domestic violence assault. • David Raney of Tallassee was arrested at the Tallassee Police Department for outstanding failure to appear warrants through Tallapoosa County. • A resident of Midwood Place in Dadeville filed a report for found property.
Come to Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week. This is a great free program to help instill a love of reading and learning in toddlers. Stop in with your children to enjoy a fun filled hour of reading, singing, coloring, and laughing.
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• A report was filed for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property that occurred on Freeman Street. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Brenda Street. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Freeman Drive.
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• An Alexander City woman, age 35, was arrested on Freeman Drive on the charges of Identity Theft and Illegal Possession of a Debit or Credit Card.
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• A Dadeville woman, age 37, was arrested on W. South Street on two warrants for Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Harassment, Domestic Violence, and Reckless Endangerment that occurred on Herren Street. • A Dadeville man, age 38, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance. • An Alexander City woman, age 27, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charge of Failure to Appear. • A Camp Hill man, age 25, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Promoting Prison Contraband, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.
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• A report was filed for Failure to Pay for Gasoline on E. South Street.
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• A Dadeville man, age 20, was arrested on Highway 280, on the charge of Disorderly Conduct. • A Jacksons Gap man, age 21, was arrested on
• An Alexander City man, age 46, was arrested on E. Lafayette Street on the charge of Possession of Marijuana. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Weldon Street.
May 5
• Rhonda Price of County Road 79 in Daviston was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana second degree. • Richard Haddox of Flournoy Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence criminal mischief third degree. • A resident of Silver Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
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• A resident of Valley Grove Road in Alexander City filed a report for cruelty to animals. • Megan Carlise Hayes of Highway 49 South in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Jason Hayes of Highway 49 in Dadeville was arrested on an out-
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Public Meetings n 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. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n 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. n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s
Schools used soon for projects on the agenda. The board went into detail regarding the recent issues that had arisen from the incorrect high school graduation rates being released by the Alabama Department of Education. The original state numbers showed the county school system with a graduation rate of 67 percent. “What we initially said is correct,� Windle said. “The system had a graduation rate of 88 percent. Dadeville was at 90 percent, Reeltown was at 88, and Horseshoe Bend had an 87 percent rate.� Their discussion also suggested that the Edward Bell Career Tech Center had helped to keep students in school, leading to a decline in the dropout rate among county students. The board also discussed the following items during their meeting: Motions to approve the agenda, pay the bills, and approve the minutes were passed, though the minutes required one small correction as to which board members and seconded a motion during the April meeting. A motion to approve a resolution recognizing May 8-12 as National Teacher Appreciation Week was passed. Following its passing, Windle read the resolution to the rest of the board. A motion to approve a resolution recognizing May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day was passed. Once it was passed, Windle read this resolution aloud as well. The board renewed a pair of one-year contracts. The first was with Cook’s Pest Control for regularly scheduled pest services at the school lunchrooms, while the other was with Bimbo Bakery to provide bread and pastries to the lunchrooms. A motion to amend the budget was passed. This was mainly due to federal
Violations egregious enough to bring to the full board.� Perine explained that Pritchard and Phillips would also be fined when the board order was final. “Mr. Pritchard was fined $7,500 and his license will be suspended for 30 days and will he be on three years of probation. Mr. Phillips was fined $6,500 and his license will be suspended for 30 days and three years of probation. This will not happen until the order becomes final which takes seven to ten days after the hearing.� According to the funeral board website Pritchard and Phillips can appeal. “We plan to file for a stay and an appeal,� Pritchard said. “When you didn’t do anything wrong, you have no choice to fight it. When you have been in the business for nearly 50 years and have never had any problems and something like this comes up out of the blue, it’s just wrong.� Local attorney Charles Gillenwaters represents Pritchard and confirmed plans to take legal steps to fight the action.
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Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. n 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. n 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. n 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 8258490 for more information.
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money that carried over as well as $1.2 million in projects that had not been included when the budget was initially written in August 2016. The board approved the retirements of Mrs. Donna Padgett, a secondary math teacher at Dadeville High School and Mrs. Crystal Blue, an elementary teacher at Dadeville Elementary School. Board member Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton expressed how it made her sad to see these teachers leave. A change to Policies and Procedures section 5.30.1 on corporal punishment was made. This was to fix a typographical error as well as adding a statement regarding doing a check to see if a student’s parents had, in writing, submitted a request to be exempted from corporal punishment. A motion to approve the annual Seclusions and Restraint Report was passed. The board discussed the current budget being debated in the state legislature, which would probably go to committee due to the House and Senate each passing their own version. According to Windle, one of the main sticking points is with $41 million from the technology fund, with some legislators wanting to make this money more flexible for school systems who are already where they want to be with technology. He said that either way it would not make a big difference, as the Tallapoosa County school system would be using these funds for technology no matter which version of the budget was passed. Before adjourning, the board was reminded they would have training on Wednesday regarding the Students First Act and the Teacher Accountability Act. The next Tallapoosa County Board of Education Meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on June 12 at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education building board room.
Commission C County Sheriff’s Department. D The vehicles are in the bbudget and had already bbeen approved by the ccommissioners. Monday’s vvote was just to agree to the bank and finance terms. te In another move due to several complaints aabout speeding vehicles oon Shoreline Drive, the ccommissioners approved a 15 mph speed limit for the road. th “It’s the road right bbehind Niffers off Highway 49,â€? County H Engineer David Moore E ssaid. “It’s very narrow and residents have had issues re with people driving too w fast there. That’s why we fa recommended a 15 mph re speed limit.â€? sp The commissioners also vvoted unanimously to: • Approve payment for aan indigent burial. • Approve the sale of sseveral pieces of surplus eequipment from county maintenance shops. m • Approve a letter of
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designation for ARISE to be the transit provider for Tallapoosa County. The move is something that happens on an annual basis. • Approve a letter allowing the Coosa County transit group ACTS to
transport people into the county when needed. • Approve a resolution supporting PATH’s Blue Zone Project. The support does not involve any funding.
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“We are working on an appeal now to circuit court in Dadeville,� Charles Gillenwaters said. The board also has the authority to conduct administrative hearings to determine if a licensee has committed acts that violate any funeral service laws or regulations and, if found guilty, what penalty to impose. Suspension, revocation, refusal to renew, and refusal to issue a license are all possible penalties along with imposing fines of up to $2,500 per violation. If a licensee is found guilty and penalties are imposed, he/she may appeal the Board’s ruling to circuit court. All complaints, information, or evidence concerning a potential violation should be reported to the board staff and not the members directly. Any member who has prior knowledge of a case before a hearing will not be allowed to participate in the hearing. The members basically serve as the jury and may only hear and consider testimony and evidence presented at the hearing.
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n today’s society, many of us think we are busier than we really are and that we are so important that no one else matters. Don’t believe it? You can find all the proof you need as you navigate the streets and roads right here in our area. On a daily basis we see drivers failing to signal properly, cutting off other motorists, driving too fast, paying more attention to cell phones than oncoming traffic or ignoring flashing blue or red lights from emergency vehicles. It comes down to common courtesy and it’s time that we all slow down and remember those simple rules of the road that were drilled into our heads back in driver’s education class. Is there some reason some drivers feel they don’t need to use their turn signals anymore? Some drivers will use them, but wait until the last second to do so. What good does that do? One of the reasons you’re supposed to use turn signals is to warn other drivers what you’re about to do. So instead of letting a lineup form behind you of drivers who think you’re going straight, when they could just as easily have gone into the right lane to get around you, turn your signals on as you approach the intersection. How many of us have developed tunnel vision and don’t make eye contact with that driver trying to get out into traffic when we are stopped at a light? Let the poor guy in. If you’ve cut it so fine that one car length is going to make the difference between being on time and being late, that’s on you. Just because you have stopped at a traffic light doesn’t mean it’s time to post to Facebook or answer a text. Pay attention to your surroundings and be ready to go when the light changes. Don’t make other drivers wait while you like that video of a fuzzy cat jumping because a cucumber was laid on the floor near them. And finally… Smile. It’s hard to be angry and smiling at the same time. Sure, the guy ahead of you may have made some boneheaded maneuver, but how does venting with your horn or exercising your middle finger help you at all? Be a courteous driver. It’s not too much to ask.
Editorial A sweet church with sweet people
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n Sunday, I was the guest speaker at Eagle Creek Baptist Church on Highway 49 between Dadeville and New Site. I’ve known about this church for most of my life as it’s just a few miles from where both my mama and daddy grew up. In fact, my maternal grandparents are buried in the Eagle Creek cemetery. “It’s a sweet church with sweet people,” Pastor Dr. Tim Thompson said to me via an online message. Dr. Thompson, as many of you know, was the longtime pastor at First and Frazer United Methodist Churches in Opelika and Montgomery, respectively. Unfortunately, he couldn’t be in attendance, hence the need of a guest speaker. Like many of you, I’ve had a great deal of things going on over the past few months, ranging from bad and depressing to really bright and exciting. It’s just how life goes, but that dark cloud has been lingering for a few days now. I just do the best I can with what I have. Over the past week, I’ve found myself singing the old hymn “Trust and Obey,” which, along with “Amazing Grace” has always been one of my favorite songs in the hymnal. I really wasn’t sure what to expect as I made the drive up Highway 49. While I’ve spoken at
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many churches, I’ve only spoken at one other on a Sunday morning in lieu of a preacher. I can talk all day long but a preacher, I am not. I knew it was a sweet church with sweet people, so I just trusted, obeyed, and prayed for God’s amazing grace. I walked in to the sanctuary and found a place to sit on the back row. It was a Baptist church after all. When in Rome… During the announcements, I glanced over my bulletin and began to tear up. The call to worship song was “Till the Storm Passes Over.” The congregational hymn was “Trust and Obey,” and you guessed it, the praise song was “Amazing Grace.” The fellowship song was “God is Good All the Time.” My talk went well. There was lots of laughter with a positive message of service to others. After the service, I stood on the porch and shook hands and hugged necks. Many, if not most, knew much of my family, so it almost felt like a family atmosphere. Some of them went to school with my mama, and some went to school with my
dad. One of them was at their wedding. Some of them knew my grandparents, aunts, and uncles on both sides of the family and had stories to tell. One lady sells tomatoes to mama and step-father. One sweet lady talked about how much she loved my grandmother and fondly remembered her singing the old hymns. Grandmamma didn’t attend Eagle Creek Baptist Church. She attended a nearby church but was always singing the old hymns, so she might have heard her belting out “The Old Rugged Cross” or “He Walks with Me” at anywhere from the nursing home to the grocery store. I was only there for a little over an hour, but it could not have gone any better. It was a sweet church with sweet people. The music, too, was sweet and could not have been more fitting. God is indeed good all the time. The storm shall pass. The Son will shine. We simply must trust and obey. His amazing grace is all we need. 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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Our troubles don’t compare to Florida’s mess By RAPHORD FARRINGTON Community Columnist
You think we have issues in Alabama? I want to share some information that Carl Hiaasen a columnist with The Miami Herald put together. I am sure you have heard about the python problem in the Everglades, well the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a plan. Called “The New Python Pickup” program, this may be viewed either as whimsical desperation or state government merely trying to make the best of a hopeless situation, any serious snake expert will tell you the big constrictors are in the area to stay. Uncountable thousands are slithering across south Florida reproducing constantly and in boggling numbers. At the current pace of infestation, it probably won’t be long before a python shows on the croquet lawn at Mar-aLago, the secret service
should scope out the instructional video provided by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This is no joke the title is “safe Capture of Burmese Pythons.” It is highly entertaining, even if you’ve got no intention of placing yourself within 500 yards of a live python Consider this gem of low-key advice in Step Two, which describes the proper way to pin and secure a large snake’s head you have to be quick to do this. “Try not to hesitate,” the video warns. Seriously, and there’s more. Working at ground level helps prevent the python from wrapping around your face, neck and chest, all of which you don’t want. Nobody can say the FWC doesn’t have a sense of humor. The agency has also posted guidelines euthanizing captured pythons. Among the approved methods is a
bolt gun similar to the one used by the creepy hit man played by Javier Braden in “No Country for Old Men.” They even show a video to illustrate the lethal target point, with this caveat: “bullets should enter at a slight angle, not from directly above the skull.” In other words if you fire at a python’s brain don’t miss. It really ticks him off. And if you kill a python email GPS location, make a picture showing that the dead snake was humanely dispatched. And that it really is a python. You will receive a T-shirt and other goodies. FWC has a free “hands -on” training session that last two to three hours, but it is not required. Despite their size pythons are difficult to find in the wild. The like water though the experts strongly discourage aquatic confrontations, even for expert swimmers. Anyone ready for a “Road Trip” to the Everglades? We can watch the instructional video en route. Call BR-549.
Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.
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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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words repeated to my grandchildren. It er children arise and called her blessed”, Proverbs 31:28. seems that momism in a great word! Biblical moms began with Eve and are There is honor for every seen throughout scripture. Motherhood mother who walks humbly with God. What is a mother? Over the years, society was present from the beginning of time. This Mother’s Day is only a couple has tried to amend the day that was set of days away and I always look forward aside to honor mothers. to the cards and phone calls from my We have decided that any female can children. But this past year my mom has be a mother if she has physically birthed had some failing health issues a child or been a part in the and she has begun to depend on upbringing of a child. Indeed, me a little more. mothers are not rare to find. If the young people today Good mothers are. Do you had a mom like I had, she ever wonder what goes on to would be imprisoned. My mom make a good mother? “made” me clean my room. I In preparing this article, I was “made” to wash dishes; found a new word that I was not familiar with having heard. The Jackie Wilbourn sometimes the same ones three Bethel Baptist to four times. word was Momism. Church If I did not obey rules, I knew It seems that generations there would be consequences repeat the same momisms over that I did not like. I never knew my mom and over through all the years. It will be could count to three; in fact she never got fun to reflect on just a few. “What goes around comes around.” “Honestly, you’d to one before I knew to stop what I was doing. lose your head if it wasn’t screwed on!” You see, I had the good mother that I “You’ll understand when you have kids could arise and call blessed. I praise God of your own.” “I’ve told you a thousand times not to do ….” “You can accomplish for having given me a mom that continues to teach me lessons of life everyday. anything in your life that you set your mind.” “Always be the best you can be.” Happy Mother’s Day ! Isn’t it funny to reflect on these words? Wilbourn is a member of Bethel Baptist My grandmother and my mother have said Church and is a chaplain with Alabama them to me many times, I have repeated them to my children and I heard the same Baptist Disaster Relief Team. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!
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Camp Hill Baptist Church Jeff Hardin, Pastor
411 Heard Street Camp Hill, AL (256) 896-2811
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Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741
Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972 Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433 Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635 New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
Steve Caldwell 256.226.5074
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
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater 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
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
New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community
Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322
Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 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
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241
HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City
UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573
First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
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
256/234-4457 or 256/496-3850
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Tapley Appliance Center WHIRLPOOL • KITCHEN AID • AMANA MAYTAG • HOLLAND GRILLS DCS • FISHER PAYKEL
574 S. Central Ave Ave. Alexander City, AL (256) 329-9762
Sweet Gaga’s Bakery 126 Marshall Street • Alexander City, AL (256) 392-5676 Facebook.com/SweetGagas
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Sales • Service • Installation P.O. Box 103, Alexander City, AL (256) 329-8488
Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119 New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007 The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
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Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
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Attorney at Law
135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
REFRIGERATION CO., INC.
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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895
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PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville
2802 Dadeville Road Alexander City, AL
HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 5am - 7pm Sat. 6am - 7pm • Sun. 8am - 5pm
METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
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Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434
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INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg
256/825-0063
Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
221 East South Street • Dadeville, AL
New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951
Lakeshore Discount Pharmacy
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
( 256 ) 234-4141
1660 Hwy. 22 West • Alexander City
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
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
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
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
Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill
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Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
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Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Mike Ransom 256.794.3999
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
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Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
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Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site
MAGGIN EDWARDS, MANAGER 5639 Elmore Road•Elmore, AL•334-567-0446 Toll Free 1-800-246-0220
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
700 Walker Street • Opelika, AL
ELIZABETH HOMES LLC
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd. New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Closed All Day Wed. & Sun.
Construction, Inc.
Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville
Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
(334) 749-0340
Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Holley’s Home Furnishings
Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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11133 Hwy. 280 • Jackson’s son’s Gap, AL
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450 Hackel Drive Montgomery, AL Phone: 334.273.1119 Toll Free: 800.253.6619
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fire trucks was in the shop due to the steering column and transmission going out. Michael Richardson of the building department reported that the single-
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the situation. Abbi Mangarelli reported that April had been a slow month at the library, with only 1,755 visits and 440 computer log-ins. She believed that the slowness may have been due to the weather and the Easter holiday. At the same time, the Where’s Dewey program concluded successfully, with 11 completed passports being turned in. Mangarelli also brought up how they were seeking to fill a vacancy on the library board. Lastly, she reminded everyone that the summer reading program was set to begin on June 12, with individual programs being held on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. under the theme of “Build a Better World.” Scott Baker of the parks and rec department expressed his appreciation for the new tractor. Eugene Collum of street department also expressed
thanks for the new tractor and mentioned he had submitted a quote on replacing certain stop signs and posts throughout town for $1,800. Councilman Dick Harrelson made a motion that the city go ahead and purchase them, which was passed. Mark Rasmussen of the cemetery department said that his part-time help would be starting next week. Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell reminded everyone that the gas board would be meeting on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Gas and Water Department Building. The courthouse square project was reported to be moving along well. The companies working in the North Loop area had been given a reminder to make sure they clean up their work site before they leave, so as not to leave Dadeville with the mess. Harrelson was pleased
to announce that the street striping project, initially estimated to begin in late June, had started on Tuesday. The issue of the fence at the water treatment plant was successfully resolved. Nothing had been heard so far regarding repairing the parking lot at Fred’s, though it was believed that one of the pot holes on the lot was actually on city property from previous work to fix a water line there. The mayor asked Caldwell if she would accept taking a spot on the Senior Nutrition Council. She accepted, and a motion to accept her being named to the position was passed. Smith wanted to officially recognize Caldwell for recently being inducted into the Georgia State University Hall of Fame. City Clerk Mike Gardner brought one Rec Center rental request before the
Prom special needs student. Seeing these images got her thinking about wanting to have a special needs prom, giving them the chance to experience what a regular student does. “We met at the end of April and had several meetings about this. We selected the Hawaiian theme, and it all just came together,” said Tammy Templeton, the lead nurse
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council for June 23 and 24. Due to the nature of the request, the council approved it, pending confirmation that it would meet the rules and regulations of renting the facility. Smith mentioned to the rest of the council that on May 16, the fourth-grade at Dadeville Elementary School had invited the council to come and speak to the students as part of their city government studies. The following day, they would return to Dadeville Elementary and speak to the entire school. Lastly, he made the announcement that Congressman Mike Rogers would be the special guest at the Dadeville Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday. The next city council meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 with a pre-council meeting to begin at 5:30.
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for Tallapoosa County schools. “We had a lot of help.” “County commissioners Emma Jean Thweatt and George Carlton gave us the money we needed to have this event,” Tallapoosa County Special Needs Coordinator Lisa Heard said. Most of the students attending were from Dadeville, but there were some attendees from Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend as well. “We decided to have it during the school day because we felt it would be easier for everyone,” Gaither said. The scene inside the rec center was exciting. With a Hawaiian luau theme, tropical scenes decorated the walls while attendees wore leis and grass skirts. Music issued forth from a pair of speakers next to a table serving Italian ice. The food room had a wide variety of fruit along with other foods, including chicken, baked beans and macaroni and cheese. Everyone appeared to be having a good time and got very excited when Aubie, wearing a Hawaiian shirt, arrived on the scene as a special guest. Aubie had just as much fun as
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Levi Rawls, dances with his mother Lauren Rawls at the prom Tuesday.
the students, joining them in dancing to the music, taking photos and handing out high-fives along the way. “Everyone has been wonderful in donating and helping out,” Gaither said. “It’s been very successful. The kids have enjoyed themselves. “The regular ed students are here helping out. Some of them are aides to the special needs classes,” Chris Tolbert, the Adaptive PE coordinator for the county said. “Today has been 100 times better than I thought it would be.”
Dadeville High School Principal Chris Hand agreed with Tolbert and added that the students who aid with the special needs classes really want to work with those students and enjoy doing so. There was a lengthy list of people Gaither, Heard and Templeton wanted to thank for helping with this event, including Oskar’s Café, Koon’s Korner, J.R.’s, Jim Bob’s and Renfroe’s among others. “We will be having one next year, and I hope it becomes a regular thing,” Templeton said.
Death arrived to find the man surrounded by dogs. When officials arrived, they found the man badly injured and unresponsive, about 15 yards from where the scooter was laying in the road. It was unknown how the events unfolded, as there were no witnesses to the events. Those who arrived on the scene said they saw that Patterson had sustained multiple cuts, scratches and what appeared to be bite marks. It was not known whether those injuries happened post mortem or if Patterson may have suffered the attack trying to fend off the dogs. There was no indication of when the final report would be complete. Typically it comes in three or four days. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said that Jacksons Gap Police are the lead agency on the case and his department is assisting. Colleen Lynn, founder and president of dogsbite.org said that hearing that a heart attack may have occurred in this incident often happens in incidents involving dogs. “Thankfully there will be an autopsy report that will clear this up,” Lynn said in an emailed response to The Record. “Bite injuries will be a contributing factor in his death or they will not be. Many dog attack victims also suffer a heart attack because they are being attacked. “We simplify these cases to the following: If severe bite injuries were inflicted and the person quickly died due to another
underlying cause (heart attack being the most frequent), it’s still counted as a U.S. dog bite fatality. These cases make up about 5 percent of all fatal dog attacks.” Jacksons Gap Police were back on the scene Tuesday checking on the animals and dealing with follow ups which is customary is such investigations. It was unknown if charges were pending in the case. A relative of the dog’s owner said that two of the dogs were injured and were put down Sunday. They also indicated that the remaining dogs were taken from the property on Tuesday and were scheduled to be put down by a local vet at the owner’s expense. Patterson lived about a mile from the scene of the incident, a property that has multiple dogs that appear to be allowed to roam around the houses and building located there. Patterson had visited the property previously and the people who lived there. The area is rural and very secluded and Alf Road is a dead end road. From the road where the incident took place, “Beware of Dog” signs can be seen posted on the property. A private property sign is also in plain view from the road. Officials said the investigation remains active, and that more details will be made available when it is complete. “It is a tragic thing,” Tallapoosa County Corner Mike Knox said. “The victim’s family are in our hearts and prayers.”
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Red Ridge Methodist is hosting its annual yard sale this weekend New Club Beginning Here: A CLUB OF Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders is being organized! This group is derived from the Home Demonstration Clubs originally started in 1926 by the Auburn Extension Service with whom we still have a strong link. The focus of this group is to strengthen Alabama homes and families and membership is open to all! Visit the state website: alhomemakers.club, or contact Nancy Curley via email at newcurley@gmail.com or by calling 250-540-2192 for more information. Food Drive: Saturday, May 13 is “National Letter Carriers Food Campaign.” If you do not receive a pre-printed bag from your mailman, leave a bag of non-perishables in your mailbox or hanging on it easy for him or her to reach. The food collected stays local and is distributed by the volunteers at Loaves and Fishes each Thursday. Non-perishable items include canned foods, peanut butter, box goods, rice, pasta and especially, cereal. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: RR’ s Big event this week is the annual yard sale. Hours are Thursday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. 12 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Many different items are available. Please mark your calendar. Singles and others will go
new church cookbook. Please contribute recipes by May 15. Brown Bag meets Friday the 13th at 8 a.m.. Groceries are distributed to qualifying BETTY HAYES families. Volunteers are always Community needed. Columnist RR is located at 8091 to the Biscuits baseball game County Road 34, Dadeville, in Montgomery on the night 256-825-9820, redridgeumc. of Friday the 13th. org. Rev. Messer will continue First Presbyterian Church the sermon series “Lessons News: I enjoyed attending From the Greatest Sermon the Presbyterian Church last Ever Sermon on the Mount.” Sunday. Our recent yard sale This week is titled “Serious was a huge success! Words” Matthew 5:17-20. Cindy Gillenwaters said God’s moral and ceremonial they had 2,000 pieces of laws were given to help people merchandise and actually made love God with all their hearts $1,800 on the sale! Hooray. and minds. The ceremonial Thanks to all our customers. laws no longer apply to life You helped make it possible as we know it today but the for us to send the Girls Ranch principles behind them to $570, which they needed and worship and love a holy God appreciated. still apply. The moral law, such Rev. Ben’s Sermon was as the 10 commandments, is the “Someone to Watch Over You” direct command of God and it with scriptures from Psalm requires strict obedience. How 23; 1 Peter 2; and John 10. In are you doing obeying God both the John & Peter passages, yourself? Jesus is seen as a threat. In On Sunday there will 1st Peter, the church is in its be a dedicatory ceremony infancy. We try to model to honor the gifting of ourselves after those “start-up the pulpit furniture by the churches.” McCrary family in the name of Buddy and Ellen McCreary, David wrote Psalm 23 at the long-time members. Ellen end of his life. It likely was will be in attendance. The an autobiography of himself. furniture was crafted by the David paints the picture of a church’s own Ben Little. pastoral relationship. Jehovah The choir’s anthem will be is his Shepherd. At his death, “Gospel to the World.” UMW Jacob acknowledges God as a is trying to get recipes for a Shepherd.
Come visit us at the First Presbyterian! Rev. Ben and his happy congregationists will make you feel welcome! United Methodist Church News: We will have a Church Council Meeting on May 15 at 5:30 p.m. Join us if you can! Big May Events: Happy Anniversary to John and Marjorie Caldwell, Bob and Amy Yerkey, Bill and Terri Brown, Ashley & Shari Bushong and Ashley and Amy Jackson. Happy Birthday to Leigh Layfield, Joe East, Barbara Cunningham and Jenifer New. I had extra room in today’s column. Don’t expect ALL the names to appear each week. Stillwaters Yacht Club News: The annual Stillwaters Yacht Club (SWYC) sponsored Blessing of the Fleet will take place on May 20 starting at 10:30 a.m. Members of SWYC, guests, and any public boaters are encouraged to meet in front of Harbor Pointe Marina with their boat or riding in someone else’s boat to participate in this ancient tradition. Decorated boats will add even more to the pageantry. Pastor Paul Messer of the Red Ridge United Methodist Church will offer the blessing. If you want to attend but do not have a boat, contact a board member and they will set you up with a ride. A $5 donation is suggested and is provided to a local charity. The best way
CommunityCalendar Today is YOUTH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting its annual youth revival May 10-12 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist for the week is Rev. Cameron R. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
May 11-13
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers” May 4-7 and May 11-13. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The May 7 show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at wetumpkadepot.com or email at kmeanor@wtumpkadepot.com and $15 at the door.
May 12
POETRY READING: The Coffee Corner is hosting a poetry reading and booking with local poet Dianne Khan May 12 at 4 p.m.
May 13
BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conven-
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.
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tional and fly rod divisions. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Ashland Fun Days Music Festival will be My 13 from noon to 8 p.m. The festival will feature local artists including Terry Robbins, Kevin Moon, Argie Darnell, Rocky the Sax Player with Barry Butler, Tony Jones, Big Sexy and the Twins, Bryan Carter and Friends, Tommy Sellers and more. Party with Rebel will be headlining the event. There will also be craft vendors and activities for all ages. FISH FRY: The annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fry May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $10. This is the annual fund raiser to help the department. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast May 13 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out, $6 a plate. YARD SALE: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville and Old Brewster Car Wash and Barber Shop are hosting a yard sale for the church May 13 from 6 a.m. to noon. ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: The Sheriff’s Girls Ranch is hosting an Arts and Crafts Festival May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to support the aused, neglected and abandoned children in the area. There will be live music, inflatables, rock climbing, a petting zoo and more family
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May 17
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department invite everyone to the 21st Annual Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Alexander City Police Department. The keynote speaker will be Sheriff Wally Olsen, 2017 President of the Alabama Sheriff’s Association. Lunch will be served following the service. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held at the First Baptist Church.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-2339852.
SCHOOL REUNION: Enitahatchabee Day-Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Reunion Saturday, May 20 at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, AL Registration begins at 9 a.m. (registration required for drawing of framed Donny Finley print to be given away).Trade Day Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends, your smiles, your camera, and your expectations for a spectacular day featuring music, food and laughter. Tell former classmates to meet you there. There will be silent auction, cake walk, 50/50. Food available for purchase with hamburger steak or chicken finger plates, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Items available for purchase include Donny Finley prints, T-shirts, cookbooks, DVD’s including football, basketball and school days. All alumni and friends are invited to come together to remember the good old days. COMMUNITY TRADE DAY: Fellowship Baptist Church at 1731 Buttson Road Dadvillle will be hosting a Community Trade Day May 20. There will be a 5k walk/ run beginning at 7 a.m. and cost to enter is $25. Vendor booths will open at 9 a.m. To reserve a booth contact Pastor Clinton Branch at 256-794-3351. Fish plates will also be available.
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LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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ack in Pennsylvania, spring football is not a thing. Yes, we had seven-onsevens in the summer, and the area teams went to camp, and we even had linemen challenges to keep everyone involved. But donning the pads and helmets and hitting the gridiron for three weeks of actual football practice didn’t happen back home. The past two weeks, I’ve visited with each of the five area football programs and coaches to find out exactly what spring practice is all about, and I’ve learned it’s not something to be taken lightly. Although teams like Dadeville and Central Coosa were focusing mostly on fundamentals, it didn’t mean they were working any less hard than teams like Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown, who were going at it as if Week 1 of the regular season was next week. The Generals are in a particularly interesting situation, working under new head coach Josh Averett, but a majority of the area coaches told me to expect something new, whether it be offensive or defensive schemes, or some new tricks based on old systems. One thing’s for sure though: These teams weren’t messing around. From using props like tackling tires and trash cans to coaches already yelling their heads off, spring practice is obviously very serious. After some individual drills, Reeltown set up its offense and its defense and let them go at it. At Horseshoe Bend, players were on the field, throwing the ball around, for nearly an hour before practice even officially began. The Wildcats may have been most intense, though. It started tamely enough with another set of skill work drills, but then coach Danny Horn set up a drill where the running back would try to get through a line of tacklers. “This is where the testosterone really gets going,” I overheard someone say. No kidding. From grunting to hollering, from chest bumping to helmet slapping, the energy was palpable. And somewhat scary. If these kids and coaches can get that intense about the very first day of spring practice, I’m not sure I want to be in the locker room ahead of a Week 1 game or a harsh rivalry. Actually, I’m just kidding. I can’t wait. Memories of home: One of my favorite things about football is the coaches. They’re one of the most passionate breeds of coaches I’ve ever had the pleasure of being around. Back home, there was one coach I had a special affinity for. GreencastleAntrim’s Chuck Tinninis has been the coach of the Blue Devils for longer than I’ve been alive, and he’s a football coach through and through. It’s like he was picked straight out of Friday Night Lights or Remember the Titans. Earlier this week, I thought Tinninis had joined me in Alabama when I met Dadeville’s Richard White. Head coach since 2000, I’ve been told White has dedicated most of his career to the Tigers, and he had the mannerisms of a purebred football coach. “It’s about time we get back out here,” White said when I asked how he felt about Day 1. “It’s been a long time since November when we finished our season, so we’re ready to get back out here and see what we’re made of.” There were some other great quotes I overheard from White that I won’t publish here, but one thing I learned on Day 1: “We don’t hold a football like a loaf of bread.” Good tip, Coach. Arbogast is sports editor of The Record.
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The Reeltown Lady Rebels celebrate a home run in Friday’s first game with Horseshoe Bend that gave them a lead that they would never surrender. The two wins, 8-3 and 8-5, means gives the Lady Rebels the Area 8 title. Both teams advance to sectionals next week in Troy.
Rebels beat Horseshoe Bend twice for area championship work sequences, and they were all working today.” In the second game, Stoneback From a home run frenzy in the earned the complete-game victory by first game to a six-run inning in the allowing five runs, only two of which nightcap, Reeltown’s offense was were earned. firing on all cylinders in a sweep of “She has a lot of heart, and she Horseshoe Bend to claim the Area 8 pitches with a lot of heart,” Hilyer Class 2A softball championship on said. “She does move the ball very Friday. well, too. She gets some different Reeltown took the first game 8-3 speeds in there, so it helps get the and the second matchup 8-5. batters off balance.” “It’s a great feeling,” Reeltown The victory in Game 1 was helped coach Kelli Hilyer said. “The girls along by a pair of General errors and a deserved it; they worked hard this pair of home runs. season. (The hitting) carried over Reeltown took a 3-1 lead in the from when we went to the Elba bottom of the second when McKenzie Tournament. They were seeing the ball Baker smacked a double and reached there. We’re doing the right things at home on an error. That miscue, the right time.” coupled with another, put two Rebels Add pitching to the list of things the on base for Ashlynn Thomas, who Rebels are doing well. capitalized with a well-placed double. Reeltown ace Ayriana Stoneback “We recovered from it a little bit, was unstoppable in the circle. In but we talked about how you gotta 11 innings of work on the day, she make routine outs,” Horseshoe Bend allowed just five hits and didn’t walk coach David Caldwell said. “If a ball any. She entered in relief in Game is hit in the grass in the outfield or 1 and threw four innings of no-hit if they sac bunt or do things to give softball. Her only blemish was a you certain outs, you gotta those. You hit batter in the top of the fifth. She can’t give them five outs an inning. struck out eight of the 13 batters she We know that, so that’s something we faced. know is correctable.” “I treat every game the same,” After letting the lead slip away Stoneback said. “I don’t look at the with two Horseshoe Bend runs in name on the jersey; I just pitch. It’s the third frame, Reeltown’s Morgan another person standing up there. I McGuire came through in the clutch. look at it as me and my catcher, and Carlee Meadows led off the fifth with I’ve got my defense behind me. I a single before McGuire smashed one never throw the same pitch. I try to over the centerfield fence.
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“That was shocking because I don’t usually hit home runs,” McGuire said. “I was expecting her to throw me inside, and I really like inside pitches, so I just turn on it and took it. It was surprising, but I was really happy when it went over.” Meadows added some insurance with a three-run shot in the sixth. Reeltown’s momentum carried over into the second game, after Horseshoe Bend had defeated Lafayette 15-0 in three innings. Jumping out to a 6-0 lead after one inning, the Rebels built on it and pushed it to an eight-run lead before the Generals could get on the scoreboard. “I’m proud that we fought back,” Caldwell said. “When it’s sitting there 8-0, I was thinking, ‘Man, this could be a long day.’ But they showed me something. They got a little spark about them, under not so good conditions, too, so I’m happy for that part.” A Kynsley Blasingame three-run home run in the fourth inning seemed to light a fire underneath Horseshoe Bend, but it couldn’t quite overcome the deficit. Kayli Hornsby went 3-for-3 for Reeltown in the second game, while Horseshoe Bend’s Cheyanna Howard and Ivy Vickers each had two hits. Both teams advance to play in the regional tournament, which begins Friday at 3 p.m. in Troy. Reeltown faces Central-Hayneville in the opening round.
Area collects six gold medals at state track meet By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
People better start keeping their eyes out for Reeltown’s track and field team. A pair of underclassmen collected a trio of gold medals for the Rebels at this weekend’s AHSAA Class 2A Championships. Just a freshman, Eric Shaw was unstoppable in the hurdles picking up wins in both the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles. He also climbed the podium in the boys high jump with a secondplace finish. Sophomore Makevon Hughley kept the accolades coming as he won gold in the 100 dash. “I’ve been so amazed at how well these kids have performed,” Reeltown coach Alana Garrard said. “Even with it being freezing cold Friday, they did a great job. I’m so proud of them.” The Rebels weren’t the only ones to impress this weekend either. As expected, Dadeville’s Qua Tucker brought home a slew of medals from the Class 4A Championships, as he placed first in the 100
and 200 dashes and the 300 hurdles and captured second in the 110 hurdles. “It was fantastic,” Tigers coach Chris Hand said. “It was very, very exciting for him and for the team. It was just a great experience.” What was most impressive about Hughley’s victory in the 100 was his finish after how he performed in preliminaries. Hughley was seeded just sixth after his prelim time of 11.81, but he slashed nearly a half second off the time to win the event in 11.33. “On Friday, the weather was horrible,” Garrard said. “It was cold and rainy, so we told him just do your thing and get into the final. Saturday morning, the weather was beautiful, and we wanted him to get a good start off the blocks. It was time to show up and he did.” Hughley also posted a third-place time of 23.11 in the 200 dash; he broke his own school record in both events. For Shaw, he was expected to win the 110 hurdles as he was seeded first, but his time of 15.42 beat the field by
nearly an entire second. His winning 41.14 in the 300 hurdles was seventhtenths of a second faster than anyone else. “We knew he had worked real hard at his hurdle technique, and we felt like he was going to be able to perform well,” Garrard said. “We weren’t sure of course, but it turned out that he just had a phenomenal race.” Shaw was second in the high jump after clearing 6-0, and both he and Hughley were members of the thirdplace 4x100 team, which finished in 44.75. Other team members were freshmen Cameron Faison and Rahsheed Wilson. Reeltown’s girls 4x100 team of Mya Coleman, Eryn Wells, Taniya Haynes and Diyanna Newton climbed the podium with a sixth-place time of 54.84. In Class 4A, Tucker was expected to perform well, and he delivered. He finished more than a second faster than anyone else in the 300 hurdles, clocking in at 39.00. “Sometimes you can’t go by seed time,
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Dadeville’s Qua Tucker won gold in the 100 dash, 200 dash and 300 hurdles at the AHSAA Class 4A Track and Field Championships this weekend.
but that was one that you definitely could,” Hand said. “Once you saw the race get started, about 200 in, he had a lead and that was it. He’s one of those kids that kind of takes care of himself. He’s shooting for a better time, not necessarily just first place.” He was a half second faster than the runner up in the 200 with a time of 21.88, and eked out a victory in the 100 dash, finishing in 10.83 just two-hundredth of a second ahead of the No. 2 runner.
“That was super tight,” Hand said. “It was a picture-perfect finish. The kids had been taught to lean in at the finish line, and that’s exactly what he did. Three out of four first places and a second place – I’m very proud of him. He works very hard to get where he is.” Tucker’s time of 14.42 in the 110 hurdles earned him the silver. Dadeville’s Devin Johnson was fifth in the triple jump, marking in at 41-6.75.