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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Council takes no action in formal complaint By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Dadeville City Council took no action following a one-hour executive session after members of the Dadeville Dixie Youth Board filed a formal complaint against a city employee at Tuesday’s council meeting. “What is the policy on an employee who is being investigated for something

like theft?” Dadeville Dixie Youth (DDY) Board Member Danielle Williams asked. “We are concerned that the employee may be able to access equipment and inventory. We want to protect our investments made for the children.” Council member Randy Foster asked that the employee’s name not be used in a public forum but DDY board member Brandon Jones confirmed Wednesday they were filing the formal complaint

against Dadeville Parks and Recreation Director Scott Baker. “We don’t trust said employee to accept food orders,” Williams said. “That is thousands that come in. What happens when he accepts an order and a bunch of stuff is missing?” Williams said the board is not trying to get the employee terminated. “We are not trying to get someone to lose their job,” Williams said. “Maybe

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Wax museum, victory parade highlight DES leadership day By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Luminaries from throughout Alabama and American history stepped into the halls of Dadeville Elementary School on Thursday to greet guests and tell about themselves as part of the school’s third annual Leadership Day and Wax Museum. The distinguished people from history – ranging from Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle to George Washington – were actually being played by students who stood in the halls of the school like figures in a wax museum waiting for visitors to push their “on” button and, with the button pushed, reciting the stories of their lives. Some were dressed for the part, like Audrey Champion, who wore the spacesuit of astronaut Sally Ride, Charlotte New, who donned the goggles, cap and flight suit of aviator Amelia Earhart, and Jahmari Williams, who wore the black robe of former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. All were well-versed on See LEADERSHIP • Page 3

he can be moved to another department.” Foster responded. “We will have to discuss this after a formal complaint has been filed in an executive session,” Foster said. “Are you filing a formal complaint?” “Yes I am,” Williams responded. City attorney Robin Reynolds explained that the council could only discuss it in an executive session. See COUNCIL • Page 5

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Above, students dressed up as distinguised people from history and stood in the hallways like wax figures in a wax museum waiting for visitors to push their ‘on” button. Bottom right, Dadeville Elementary students say the pledge of allegiance before their excursion through the wax museum inspired by some local officials at Leadership Day. Bottom right, DES special education teacher Teresa Brunetti’s sign saying, “I have beaten cancer … TWICE!” brought the crowd’s most enthusiastic cheer at Leadership Day.

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Commission moves toward purchasing new DHR site By MITCH SNEED Editor

A big step in the process of finding a site for a new Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources building and plans for the public vote on Sunday alcohol sales tipped the action items for the Tallapoosa County Commissioners Monday. The commissioners voted 4-0 to authorize Commission Chairman Steve Robinson to execute the documents needed

to purchase land for a new DHR building. The only thing lacking is an appraisal to make sure the projected cost is inline with the actual value of the property, according to County Administrator Blake Beck. Beck updated the commissioners on the progress at Monday’s meeting. “As I mentioned at the last meeting, we have identified a piece of property, had discussions with the owner

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The Tallapoosa County Board of Education is closer to obtaining its one-month reserve thanks to the new one-cent sales tax. “I wanted to make sure the board was up to date on the one-cent sales tax,” Schools Chief Finiacial Officer Phil Blasingame said at Monday’s board meeting while explaining the monthly financial report. “You will see the bank statement from Prime South.” Blasingame went on to explain what board members were looking at. “We are putting the full one percent there every month,” Blasingame said. “The statement balance is currently $572,492.52 and I even added a detail labeled May 3 that shows the April deposit with a balance of $703,694.57. That amount is not being used to pay bills and is being allowed to accumulate.” Superintendent Joe Windle explained that this is part of the accountability of the funds. “Part of the resolution that we put through to the commission last year was that we would account for that money,” Windle said. “That we would publish the current account information on our website so that it was transparent.” See EDUCATION • Page 5

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Library Notes

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he Friends will have a meeting today at 1pm in the lower level of the library. This meeting is open to everyone. Stop in to get an advanced notice of coming library programs and events. A giant thank you goes to Dolores Hydock for speaking on Tuesday about Norman Rockwell. Hydock is a fabulous storyteller. Hopefully you were able to experience this wonderful event sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Thank you to everyone who donated to the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Flower Fund. The woman of the Veranda and other retirement facilities loved receiving an individually wrapped flower

James L. Burson James L. Burson, 67, of Dadeville Al. passed away May 6, 2016 at a hunting lodge in Chandron, Nebraska. Mr. Burson was preceded in death by his parents: Lavell Burson and Nettie Linch Burson. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 15 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Dadeville First United Methodist Church. The funeral will be held Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Dadeville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Mr. Burson is survived by his wife: Robin Burson, one sister: Jo (Terry) Teed, five children: Angie (Matt) White, Chris (Dale) Fields, Lance Burson,Karie Moseley, Danny (April) Small, ten grandchildren: Wiley White, Brennan White, Tal Fields, Tori Fields, Kaedyn Burson, Justin Moseley, Ashley Moseley, Alison Small, Bailey Skinner and Clayton Oliver, one great-grandchild: Parker Holley and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. Colonel James L. Burson enlisted as a Private in the Alabama Army National Guard in 1970. He graduated and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant from the Alabama

New Releases in Adult Fiction: The Apartment by Danielle Steel The Girl from Summer Hill by Jude Deveraux Prayers the Devil Answers by Sharyn McCrumb Redemption Road by John Hart Robert B. Parker’s Slow Burn by Ace Atkins Troublemaker by Linda Howard Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman New Releases in Adult Nonfiction: Rough Riders; Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge up San Juan Hill by Mark Lee Gardner Have you been to Story Time lately? This is an exciting program for children to help promote a love of reading. Come every Tuesday at 10 a.m. to enjoy a fun-filled hour of reading, laughing and learning. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

Military Academy, Class 16 in 1972. In June of 2002 he retired with more than 32 years of military service with the Alabama National Guard and the United States Army. During his distinguished career, Colonel Burson Burson served in many and various command and staff positions including assignment as the Commander of the 167th Infantry (4th Alabama) Battalion, as well as tours of duty at the Alabama Military Academy, 31st Armored Brigade, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Auburn University, 62nd Troop Command and Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. Colonel Burson is a graduate of the United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA, the Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army Armor Officer Basic Course, and the U.S. Army Infantry Officer Advance Course. His branch qualifications include Infantry and Armored Cavalry. Among his many decorations and awards, he is the recipient of the Legion of Merit, The Meritorious Service

Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, and the Order of Saint Maurice, Patron Saint of the United States Infantry. During his 36 years in education Coach Burson served as a Special Education Instructor at Dadeville High School as well as Principal of the Dadeville Annex Alternative School. Coach Burson also served as Assistant Principal at Horseshoe Bend School as Assistant Principal at Edward Bell. Jim was also known fondly as “Coach” or “Colonel” but most importantly “Pawpaw” and most recently “G-Paw”. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was very involved and made sure they knew how to fish and drive a truck. He had many adventures as a hunting guide. He traveled the country, even other countries, on hunts for deer and his favorite hunt was for turkey. Many precious moments of his life were spent in the woods. We rejoice that he passed in his sleep after killing what he called “the biggest and most beautiful Merriam’s turkey he had ever seen.” Alabama Funeral Homes of Dadeville Al. is handling arrangements. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department May 10

• A report was filed for Fraudulent Use of a Credit or Debit Card that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Park Blvd. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Freeman Drive.

• Arrest of a Dadeville man, age 61, on two charges of Theft of Property. Arrest was made on Hatcher Street.

• A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred in the 18000 block of Highway 280.

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May 6

• Arrest of a Tallassee man, age 55 on two charges of Failure to Appear. Arrest was made on Freeman Drive.

May 7

• Arrest of a Jacksons Gap woman, age 31 on the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Assault. Arrest was made at the Dadeville Police Department. • Arrest of a Dadeville woman, age 26, on the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Assault. Arrest was made at the Dadeville Police Department.

May 5

• Six Reports were filed for Nuisance Properties located in the City of Dadeville.

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• A resident of Hayes Mill Road in Notasulga filed a report for theft. • Winton Rogers of

Roberts Drive in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence assault. • Kimberly Ramero of Roberts Drive in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence asault. • A resident of Cotton Ridge Road in Tallassee filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Highway 63 North in Alexander City filed a report for theft. • A resident of Barnesville Loop in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

May 9

• Christian Riley of Squaw Lane in Dadeville was arrested for an outstanding warrant through an out of state agency. • Freddie Jones of Glenwood Drive in Sylacauga was arrested for a probation violation warrant. • Freddie Jones of Glenwood Drive in Sylacauga was arrested for a probation violation warrant.

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• A resident of Fire Department Road in Alexander City filed a report for burglary of a residence.

May 8

• A resident of Mullican Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft from a residence. • Henry Banks of Washington Street in Alexander City was arrested for two warrants for probation violation and probation revocation burglary second. • Jason Voss of Walkabout Road in Newsite was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

May 7

• Daniel Kelly of Creed Road in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation possession of controlled substance. • Posha Doss of Highway 50 in Camp Hill was arrested on a warrant for failure to pay nonsufficient funds checks. • A resident of Powers Avenue in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence simple assault. • A resident of Creek Run in Jacksons Gap filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • Shameka Banks of Montgomery Street in Alexander City was arrested on warrants for failure to appear child support, failure to appear possession of forged instrument, theft of property third.

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• A resident of Highway

49 South in Notasulfa filed a report for fraudulent use of a credit card. • Anthony Bibb of Westview Drive in Montgomery was arrested on a grand jury indictment theft of property second.

May 5

• A resident of County Road 34 in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

May 4

• A resident of Campbell Road field a report for burglary.

May 3

• Terence Odem of Astro Street in Goodwater was arrested on warrants for failure to appear domestic violence second, two failure to appear possession of controlled substance and probation violation possession/receiving controlled substance. • A resident of Cobb Road in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence criminal mischief. • A resident of Campground Road in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mischief.

May 2

• A resident of Alabama Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for theft froma motor vehicle. • Shannon Jordan of County Road 79 in Daviston was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Gammils Store Road in Tallassee filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property.

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their characters. “It’s a big deal to the students that they get to talk to adults,” said Chad McKelvey, principal at Dadeville Elementary School. “They do the research on the characters themselves, they decide what they’re going to say about their characters. It’s all student-driven.” According to fifth-grade teacher Tabatha Smith, the students draw the name of their character out of a hat. Then they research the person whose name they draw and prepare the statement they will recite when their button is pushed in the “wax museum.” Characters in the museum included Alabamians Hank Aaron, Elizabeth Huntley, Helen Keller, Harper Lee, Rosa Parks, Condolezza Rice, Lurleen B. Wallace and Kathryn Windham as well as those from American history like Washington, Barack Obama, Sacagewea, Jackie Robinson and Paul Revere. The wax museum was opened to visitors immediately after students, teachers, parents and guests gathered in the Donald G. Black Gymnatorium for an opening assembly that included a question-and-answer period with a “Leader In Me” Ambassador panel, a song, a pep presentation and a victory parade. Dadeville Elementary is a FranklinCovey “Leader In Me” school, meaning that it is using Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Successful People to teach 21st century leadership and life skills to students to create a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader. A panel of “Leader in Me” ambassadors took the stage in the gymnatorium to answer, unrehearsed, questions posed to them by McKelvey. The last question McKelvey asked of the students was why they should keep the “Leader In Me” program in Dadeville Elementary.

“It helps us solve real world problems and to be a better person,” said fifth-grader Lauren Arrington. “Sometimes we have a leader inside us and we just have to find it,” said second-grader Addie Caldwell. “The ‘Leader In Me’ does that and helps it grow big like a little tree.” The Dadeville Elementary Music Club ensemble followed the Q&A by singing a remake of sorts of Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” where they sang the chorus as:

After the song, the Pep It Up! Club led the group in a couple of cheers: “Synergize! Synergize! We will work as one!” and “L-E-A-D-E-R! We are leaders!” The assembly closed with the school’s first-ever Victory Parade, which featured students and others affiliated with the school crossing the stage showing signs that told of victories in their lives. “I have solved 15,000 math problems,” read one student’s sign. “I got a scholarship to Space Camp,” read another. But not all had to do with victories won at school. “I have already hit three home runs this season,” read one child’s sign. A young girl’s sign told the crowd, “I’ve won trophies for coondog shows!” One adult’s sign boasted, “I am working on a healthier me.” But it was the final sign, carried by DES special education teacher Teresa Brunetti, that brought the crowd’s most enthusiastic cheer. “I have beaten cancer … TWICE!” it read.

designating ARISE as the official public transportation arm for the county which will help the organization with funding. • Approve a resolution authorizing an agreement between the commission and the Alabama Secretary of State that will allow the county to recoup moneys spent for handling mailed notifications that are required under the federal Voter Registration Act. • Approved leave under the Family Medical Leave Act for an employee. • Approve a resolution that updates the Tallapoosa Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan has been revised by Tallapoosa County Emergency Management

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Commission and it has now been surveyed,” Beck said. “Once the appraisal is done, we can have the purchase documents drawn up. “That will clear the way for us to set up a building commission and get the construction plans in place.” It has been a yearlong process compounded by one failed attempt on a parcel near Highway 280. The Alabama Department of Human Resources asked the commissioners to help identify a site for a new building and secure the property last July. The city of Dadeville has also been active in the search. The city had suggested property it owns near Highway 280 behind the Subway across from Highway 49, but it was found to be unsuitable. So the search was resumed and Beck said the parcel being considered is in keeping with what DHR had asked for. Without naming the exact location, it has been learned that the site is near Dadeville, not far from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department headquarters. The building will actually be paid for by the state, using a system where the county secures bonds using the state’s credit rating. The county would actually own the building, but would lease the building back to DHR and the rent paid by the agency would repay the bonds. Alabama DHR Commissioner for Administrative Services Joel Marsh told commissioners that he had seen the proposed site and feels it will be a suitable location. In another discussion item, Beck updated commissioners on the status of the bill to allow a vote of the people on Sunday alcohol sales. The bill

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Agency Director Jason Moran. • Approved the moving of the polling place in the Buttston community. The polling place had been at the Buttston Volunteer Fire Department, but due to the conditions there, the Buttston Baptist Church Fellowship Hall will be used. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett updated the commissioners on the plan. It was also learned that the Manoy polling place will also need work before elections due to some electrical issues. • It was also announced that the courthouse will be closed May 30 for Memorial Day and June 6 for Jefferson Davis’ birthday.

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OurView Delay of consolidation process is best for all

n Wednesday, we learned that Alabama Community College System Chancellor Mark Heinrich had decided to take the system’s foot off the gas with regard to the consolidation of Central Alabama, Chattahoochee Valley and Southern Union State community colleges. While citizens throughout east central Alabama are anxiously awaiting decisions on what the new college will be called and where it will be headquartered, to take a breath in this process is probably a good thing. Perhaps most important among the reasons to delay the process is the need to pass legislation to move all of the authority over the community college system from the state Board of Education to the ACCS trustees. The legislation that would do so was introduced by Baldwin County lawmaker Trip Pittman in the just-completed legislative session, but was in conference committee when the session’s clock ran out. Also, while Heinrich denies it, he may have considered in his decision to delay the process Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller’s contentions of haste and acceleration in the process. Fuller wrote the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Colleges that the decision to consolidate at all was “hasty” and that the process had been “accelerated” to ensure its completion prior to the coming school year. Regardless of his reasons, we feel Heinrich’s decision to slow down is the right one. The process needs to be carried out in a deliberate manner that guarantees all the required boxes are checked off. When it’s done, no one should be able to question the result. Certainly, as citizens of Alexander City, we would be honored – and tickled pink – to be chosen as the central location for the new regional community college. Still, what we need more than anything is access to a regional college that offers the right programs for its students in a way that positions them for transfer to their desired fouryear college or for a workforce that needs quality employees prepared to enter a world of work that is increasingly specialized and demanding. We agree with Heinrich in his decision. A deep breath will do us all good.

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Editorial Our Looking forward to a strong, vibrant newspaper Mission

ood morning. As the new President and Publisher of Tallapoosa Publishers, I would like to introduce myself and share a little about my family, career and thoughts on community newspapers. First and foremost, I am married to Kim, a nurse, and have one son, Kelly, a Risk Management Officer for a Bank in South Dakota. He is married to Danielle and we have two wonderful grandchildren, Lucca and Laikyn. I have worked in many different areas of newspapers in my 20-plus-year career. I have held the position of publisher, advertising director, circulation director, marketing director and mailroom supervisor. These positions have helped me develop an understanding of how newspapers function and interact with the communities they serve. A newspaper needs to have a strong, vibrant, editorial voice in the community so residents indeed feel it is their newspaper. Community participation in the discussion is very important and I encourage residents to write letters to the editor, participate in any reader panels we might hold or simply call and let

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us know about potential news items. That participation will help me achieve one goal of mine: to cover local news and events better than any other media. If you let us know of something, especially in advance, we’ll do our best to get it in your newspaper. Focusing intensely on local news helps develop a strong editorial product, which helps to increase readership of both the print and online products. Being positioned as the dominant news source in the market makes the newspaper an easy choice for advertisers to convey their messages of sales and information. Whether it’s a classified ad, an insert in the paper or an ad on a given page, we’ll do our best to craft effective ads to help area businesses achieve their business goals. Circulation is the final leg of the tripod. All other parts of the paper can do their jobs well, but if the paper isn’t delivered on time, in the place requested and in good condition, their efforts go for naught. Superior service in all

aspects of newspaper operations is key. In the past, I’ve held many positions in the communities I’ve served and been an active participant in Rotary, chambers of commerce and local boards such as the St Mary’s Hospital and United Way. These are great forums to keep in touch with the community and I will continue to follow Kenneth Boone’s lead stressing employee involvement in local events, service clubs and other worthwhile causes. Kim and I grew up in North Dakota and most recently lived in Nebraska. We are very excited to learn about this new region we now call home. Please be patient as you see those Nebraska license plates. Whether you are pleased with something we do or disagree vehemently with a stance we take, I extend an open invitation for anyone to stop by my office if you have a question, concern, or want to talk about the paper in general. That dialogue helps us reflect upon the decisions we make and improve your newspaper. That’s right, your newspaper. I look forward to hearing your point of view. Steve Baker is the publisher at Tallapoosa Publishers.

Stuttering – one of the great unknowns

ay 9-13 is National Stuttering Awareness Week. Even though I do my best to bring awareness year round, this week is particularly fun for me. I try to make people aware in a fun and humorous way. I feel that people are more likely to retain the knowledge when they become aware in an entertaining manner. When I was a child, one of my favorite cartoon characters was Porky Pig. We had so much in common, with the two biggest common denominators being that we both stutter and neither one of us like to wear pants. My style of comedy transitioned over the years as more and more people thanked me for telling stories of our daily struggles. Additionally, friends and family of people who stutter would come up and thank me, too, because they had no idea what their loved one was going through. Many of us keep our pain tucked away in a dark place. Some of you are probably asking yourself, “What’s the big deal?” Like anything, it depends on its severity. If I’m the only person you know who stutters, then you know that it rarely bothers me, although my

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stutter has picked up as of late, which is just fine with me. I embraced my stutter when I was in the 8th grade and never looked back. There are, however, some people who lack the confidence because they stutter on just about every word. I understand and can empathize with them. It’s important for them to know that they are not alone. Just imagine being super smart and highly capable but not landing a job, because you don’t interview well. Imagine not being able to order something from a menu, because you “couldn’t get it out.” Lastly, imagine not being able to say your child’s name. Stuttering is still one of the great unknowns. There are many old wives tales as to the causes of stuttering and just as many cures. Personally, I believe I was dropped on my mouth as a baby. There are several outstanding organizations out there for those who are seeking help, whether it be the person who

stutters, the parents, or speech-language pathologists. The ones that stand out to me are The Stuttering Foundation, The American Institute for Stuttering, and The National Stuttering Association. I’m most closely associated with the National Stuttering Association. Each year, there is an amazing conference with 800 of my closest stuttering friends. It’s a fourday conference, but for any other group, it would likely be 2 days. This year, it takes place in Atlanta from July 5-10. I always have a great time and come away from it feeling like a champ. You see, it’s not a pity party. If it was, I wouldn’t be a part of it. It’s empowerment, encouragement, enrichment, and entertainment. Personally, I’m glad I stutter. I’m glad I’m unique. I’m glad I embraced who I am, and I encourage you to do the same. Until next time, “Th-Th-Th-That’s all, folks!” 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.

Letter to the Editor

Reader grateful for support in time of need Dear Editor, During the times that we’re living in and the things that are going on in the world, where there seems like its no real love or kindness, I would like to take the time to say that there are truly still good people who really care. A couple of months ago, my daughter Ashayla was really sick. We stayed at Children’s Hospital Birmingham about six weeks, and on going trips to and from after discharge. I would like to extend a sincere thank you

to the community, churches, and Dadeville Elementary for being there for us in our time of need. I send a special thanks to principal Chad McKelvey and all of the guys for a helping hand on accommodating Ashayla’s needs. My family and I cannot express our gratitude enough for all of the love shown towards us. May God bless each and everyone of you. Ashley Russell Dadeville

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Involved Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about city matters, contact your council representative. To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242. Stephanie Kelley represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8250544. Her address is 171 Wink Drive, Dadeville.

James M. Tarpley represents District 2. His phone number is 256-825-2522. His address is 274 East LaFayette St., Dadeville. Jimmy Frank Goodman Sr. represents District 3. His phone number is 256-8259749. His address is 241 Goodman Road, Dadeville.

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The board approved the report. For Tallapoosa County Schools, a one-month reserve of operating expenses comes to about $1.8 million. By not having that yet, the board is required by the state to have a savings plan. “Basically since our system does not meet the one-month’s reserve, we are required by law to pass a financial improvement proposal,” Blasingame said. “That proposal includes a memorandum that has been sent to the state and basically approved showing the changes of how we are going to get those savings.” This is the same thing the board did last year. “It is just like we did last year,” Blasingame said. “The memo outlines bullet points on how we intend to make changes. This is a continuation of that and will happen again until we meet that one month’s reserve.” The board passed the proposal after it was read aloud by Randy Anderson. The proposal referenced the memorandum with the bullet points but the memorandum was not read aloud and was not provided to The Outlook after the meeting. In his superintendent’s remarks Windle explained that state funding looks to be better next year on the whole than it has been in while. “It is the best bottom line budget we have seen since 2008,” Windle said. “We are going to lose funding in one area, though,” Windle said. “They are cutting some of the funding for the Alabama Reading Initiative. It means that we will likely lose one reading coach.” On the positive side, it appears the board will not have to come up with as much funding for the eRate match. “We are getting $64,340 from the Alabama Ahead Act,” Windle said. “We can use those funds for our

match on the $324,000 eRate grant that we will use to help install the technology infrastructure. That means we will only have to come up with $5,000 to $7,000 dollars instead of over $70,000.” Prior to the meeting, the entire board except Michael Carter was present for whole board training from the Alabama Association of School Boards. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education also: • approved a resolution honoring Horseshoe Bend School teacher Dana Ford for efforts and for being named LifeChanger of the Year Spirit Award winner. • heard from Superintendent Windle that the Dadeville track team finished second at the state championships. • approved minutes from the April 11 regular meeting, the April 22 special called meeting, and the April 25 special called meeting. • approved a resolution in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week which is May 2-6. • approved the use of the Edward Bell Career Tech Center gymnasium for a summer youth program in June and July. • approved the report of seclusion and restraints as required by state law. • approved payment of the bills. • approved a resolution acknowledging the School Fiscal Accountability Law. • approved the resignation of Barbie Buchanan effective June 30. • approved the retirement of Randy Nolen and Leigh Cooper. • approved the employment of Kristi Boone and Joy Patterson. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will have a work session June 7 at 5 p.m. and a regular meeting June 13 at 5 p.m.

Council “You cannot discuss employee discipline in a public forum,” Reynolds told the council. “That is between the city and the employee . . . and the city will act according to the employee manual.” Dogwood Circle resident Evelyn Cox spoke to the council about street conditions on Dogwood Circle Road. “They patched holes last year,” Cox said. “They have come back. I am coming back to see if you can fix our road. We are trying to get it fixed instead of keeping on patching it.” Mayor Joe Smith assured Cox the city would take care of it. “We are going to fix it,” Joe Smith said. Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson gave a report that pleased the

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council. “The ladder truck is back in service,” Wilkerson told the council. The truck was out of service as a repair was being performed. There were no rec center rentals. The Dadeville City Council also: • approved the hiring of a temporary laborer for the street department for June through October and the funds will come from

the savings in fuel prices. • approved the hiring of a cemetery worker over the summer that is budgeted. • approved the rezoning of a portion of Fulton Street on the recommendation of the planning and zoning board. • approved the temporary 90-day easement to repair drainage issues on private property. • learned there may be some issues creating

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2016 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT (Testing Performed January through December 2015) City of Dadeville Water Department PWSID 1273 • 826 E. Columbus Street • Dadeville, AL 36853 • Telephone: 256-825-5004 We are pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

The City of Dadeville Council has regularly scheduled meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the City of Dadeville City Hall located at 265 N. Broadnax Street. The Water Sewer Board has regularly scheduled meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Water Sewer and Gas Shop located at 826 E. Columbus Street, Dadeville, Alabama. SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT In compliance with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), Alexander City Water Department has developed a Source Water Assessment plan that will assist in protecting our water sources. This plan provides additional information such as potential sources of contamination. It includes a susceptibility analysis, which classi¿es potential contaminants as high, moderate, or non-susceptible to contaminating the water source. Based on the results of the susceptibility analysis conducted for the potential contaminants identi¿ed in our assessment area, our source water has a low susceptibility to contamination. Public noti¿cation has been completed, and the plan has been approved by ADEM. A copy of the report is available in our of¿ce for review during normal business hours, or you may purchase a copy upon request for a nominal reproduction fee. Please help us make this effort worthwhile by protecting our source water. Carefully follow instructions on pesticides and herbicides you use for your lawn and garden, and properly dispose of household chemicals, paints, and waste oil.

We are pleased to report that our drinking water meets or exceeds federal and state requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some constituents have been detected. The table below shows only those, contaminants that were detected in the water.

MONITORING SCHEDULE Alexander City Water Department routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. This report contains results from the most recent monitoring, which was performed in accordance with the regulatory schedule.

GENERAL INFORMATION All drinking water, including bottled drinking water, may be reasonably expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. MCL’s, de¿ned in a List of De¿nitions in this report, are set at very stringent levels. To understand the possible health effects described for many regulated constituents, a person would have to drink 2 liters of water every day at the MCL level for a lifetime to have a one-in-a-million chance of having the described health effect. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material, and it can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: *Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. *Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water run-off, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. *Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, storm water run-off, and residential uses. *Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water run-off, and septic systems. *Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immune-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. People at risk should seek advice about drinking water from their healthcare providers. This water system also tests your source water for pathogens, such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia. These pathogens can enter the water from animal or human waste. All test results were well within state and federal standards. For people who may be immune-compromised, a guidance document developed jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Center for Disease Control is available online at www.epa.gov/safewater/crypto.html or from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. This language does not indicate the presence of cryptosporidium in our drinking water. Based on a study conducted by ADEM with the approval of the EPA a statewide waiver for the monitoring of asbestos and dioxin was issued. Thus, monitoring for these contaminants was not required. INFORMATION ABOUT LEAD If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Your water system is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by Àushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Use only water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby formula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels of lead. The two actions recommended above are very important to the health of your family. They will probably be effective in reducing lead levels because most of the lead in household water usually comes from the plumbing in your house, not from the local water supply. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater. QUESTIONS? We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Darryl Heard, Bobby Jones, or the Water Sewer Board at 256-825-5004. More information about contaminants to drinking water and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4791). SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was signed into law on December 16, 1974. The purpose of the law is to assure that the nation’s water supply systems serving the public meet minimum national standards for the protection of public health. The SDWA directed the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish national drinking water standards. The 1996 Amendments to the SDWA created a need for Consumer Con¿dence Reports (Annual Water Quality Reports) to reveal to consumers the detected amounts of contaminants in their drinking water.

At the end of this report is a Table of Primary Drinking Water Contaminants. These contaminants were not detected in your water unless they appear in the Table of Detected Contaminants.

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

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513 Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433 Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070 Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 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 Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846 New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932 Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

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

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

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

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

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Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

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

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Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

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Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

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

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

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Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212 CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820 Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180 New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331 Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055 The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696 Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 410 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241

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First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

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

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UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

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PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

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

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

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Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville

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

Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434

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Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg

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

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

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

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

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Reeltown names Pearson 2016-17 Drum Major By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writers

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Dadeville Top 10 honored Above, USAmeriBank was proud to honor Dadeville High School top ten 2016 graduates with Luncheon on May 6, 2016. The honorees were Precious Holloway, Asia Cross, Mary Cross, Keyosha Greer, Madison Haggerty, Brittany Perry, Mia Jones Ashley Stephens, Deshana Johnson and Fredericka Foy.

Spiers graduates from vet school Right, on May 3, Caroline Rebecca Spiers was awarded a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree by the Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine. The Cum Laude graduate is a resident of Dadeville and a 2007 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School.

Emilyn Pearson is the 2016-17 Reeltown Drum Major. Pearson was born and raised in Reeltown. Her parents are Dee Roberson and Teddy Pearson. Pearson is excited about the upcoming band season. She has experience as drum major and knows what to expect. “This is my second year as drum major,” she said. “You have to grow up a lot when you become drum major.” Pearson joined the band at a young age and never looked back. “I’ve been a band member since fifth grade,” she said. Not only can Pearson lead the band, she can play several instruments. “I play the clarinet, the pit percussion and. color guard,” she said. Looking ahead, Pearson said she would like to take her band experience to next level and play for Faulkner University. In the meantime, Pearson has a summer job lined up and she also plans on enjoying her summer doing what she loves the most, practicing for the upcoming band season. “I have a job at Chuck’s Marina and I’m going to Drum Major Camp located on the campus of the University of Alabama, other than that just band,” Pearson said. While Pearson started band at a young age, she found her inspiration

at home. “I started band on my own but my entire family has been in band, almost,” she said. “My mom played the trom- Pearson bone and my brother played the trumpet and drums.” Pearson is a very outgoing young lady with a bright future. She is a senior this year and is looking forward to performing under the Friday night lights. However, band fans will be allowed a sneak peak at this year’s halftime routine during the 2016 Bandbonanza, which will be in mid August. “During Bandbonanza the county schools come and show us their halftime show and we also do our halftime show for them.” Pearson already has a full plate with a summer job, band camp and practice, but she wants to try one other thing during her senior year. “I’m trying out for softball this upcoming year.” Pearson says she is appreciative of all the support she has received, especially from the director of the Reeltown High School Band. “Mr. Strickland and Mrs. Ashley (Mr. Strickland’s wife) they have both helped me a lot along the way,” Pearson said.

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Postal carriers will be collecting food Saturday for Loaves and Fishes Kiwanis Club’s Golf Tournament at Stillwaters: It’s on Wednesday, June 15 starting at 9 a.m. Please call Chairman Tony Johnson (256-329-6185) or stop by Lil Lambs & Ivy to ask questions of Peggy Bullard (256-825-9415). We hope to have a good crowd starting with a 9 a.m. kickoff! Lots of prizes for you GOOD and/ or lucky golfers! Come one, come all! Dadeville Elementary News: On Thursday, May 19 at 1 p.m. in the DES gym, come see a terrific gymnastic show Students pay $1 for admission and adults pay $2. Come one, come all! Questions? Call 256-8256811. Onion News: If you place an order this week at Lil Lambs & Ivy for a 10 pound bag of delicious Sweet Georgia onions, the cost is $10 for ten pounds. Order must be placed this week! Questions? Call 256-825-9415. Dadeville Letter Carrier News: The Dadeville area Letter Carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items on Saturday, May 14. Please put peanut butter, rice, pasta, and/or canned items in a plastic bag and hang it from your mailbox for the carriers to collect. They’ll take all to the Dadeville Post Office, where it will be

important fundraiser called “Breathe for Bunn”, a three mile walk coming up on May 21 and we’re looking for more sponsors! Ashley Bunn is from Reeltown and has worked at the Wellness Center in the past. She is a beautiful young lady who was born with Cystic Fibrosis and needs a double lung transplant. We have an account set up with USAmeriBank in Dadeville if anyone would like to donate to her account, or please call the Wellness Center (256-827-0198) with any questions. Any donations will be gratefully accepted at the Wellness Center. Thank you and God Bless You. Lake Martin Baptist Church News: Get ready for Vacation Bible School on June 12 – 17 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., for kids ages 3 through 5th grade. This year we will also have an Adult VBS, so you can bring your kids and stay and learn as well. Register today! First United Methodist Church News: We hope that your students will participate in our Senior Recognition Service on Sunday, May 22, when we will recognize seniors in our worship service. For questions, please contact our Youth Director, Robbie Amunds. 256-825-4404. June 12 – 17, Youth, ARMS Mission Trip to Livingston, Alabama.

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sorted by Loaves & Fishes volunteers and distributed to our local families. All items collected will be distributed in Dadeville. Loaves & Fishes is a local service of the East Alabama Food Bank. Union Fire and Rescue News: On May 21, starting at 7 a.m., there will be a 34th Annual Spring Festival at 5171 Hwy 50, Dadeville. A big and fun crowd is expected. Live Remote Broadcast by Kowaliga Country 97.5, delicious food, breakfast beginning at 7 a.m., BBQ pork & chicken plates throughout the day, live entertainment with River Dan, etc. Cash Raffle Drawing and cash prizes galore! For more info, call Kurt Pfitzner at 334-2339852. See you there! Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. There’s room for you so call Betsy at 256825-3985. Wellness Center News: As you know by now, we are sponsoring a very

June 26-30, Vacation Bible School July 11 – 15, Youth at Blue Lake Camp “Oakwood Experience Basic Training”. May 22, Senior Recognition Service. We’ll be recognizing the graduating Seniors in our worship service. Please contact our Youth Director, Robbie Amunds if you have questions. First Presbyterian Church News: Rev. Ben’s sermon was titled “One in the Spirit?” with scriptures from Psalm 97; Revelation 22; and John 17. Let those who love the Lord hate evil. They will know we are Christians by our love. There is a oneness between Jesus and his disciples. Oneness with God and oneness with one another is indeed the Kingdom of Heaven. When Jesus talks to his disciples, he is talking to the church and to us. He is speaking to the church universal. A mother’s love is endless and unselfish. Nothing can destroy it or take it away. Rev. Ben enjoyed participating in our “National Day of Prayer” recently. Come visit us at the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. Please keep Dave Crosslin in your prayers as he recuperates at home from recent lung surgery.

Red Ridge United Methodist Church News: Thanks to all the people and John Mann who helped to make last week’s yard sale a big success. Join us at Red Ridge at 8:30 a.m. for worship service and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Choir’s anthem Sunday morning will be “Just a Closer Walk.” Red Ridge hosts AA at 6:00 p.m. every Sunday evening. Girls Ranch Ministry meets Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., Bible study for men Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., women at 9:30 a.m. (women started a new subject series last week), choir rehearsal 6:00 p.m. RR music program welcomes all who wish to please God by sharing their music talents in his worship. Brown Bag Ministry (program under the direction of East Alabama Bank Food Bank) meets Friday. May 18 at 8:00 a.m. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from? 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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PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on May 12 at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.

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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Second Pastoral Appreciation honoring Elder Neverland Tuck of the Bread of Life Apostolic Church of Promise located on Highway 280 West, Kellyton ,Alabama will be held on May 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information contact Prophetess Alisha Morris at 256-329-8674 or Elder Beverly McKinney at 256-307-6509.

May 12 - May 28

WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: I Hate Hamlet will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players May 12 - May 28. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.

May 14

CLASS REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334-2573826, email hughesautoparts@centurytel. net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-319-3434, email auburnhood@ aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail.com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems. CLAY SHOOT: The Alex City Kiwanis is once again sponsoring it’s annual Five-Stand Clay Shoot at Five Star Plantation. This year’s event will be Saturday, May 14th. Five person teams will compete against one another with each team getting 25 shots per person. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Full five-man teams are $800, a half team is $400, and individual entry is $160. Entry deadline is Friday, May 6th. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Matt Haines at mhaines@sixthstreetbaptistchurch.com or call 256-794-3074. You can also contact through the Alexander City Kiwanis Facebook page. LAUREL CLASS OF 1969: Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to talk about the 50th year anniversary reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast May 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 a plate and consists of bacon and or sausage and pancakes. It is all you can eat dine in only. To go plates available. WOMENS RETREAT: Mt. Zion Baptist Church is hosting a women’s retreat May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be

three amazing speakers with a salad luncheon. Bring your favorite salad to share and enjoy a day of fellowship.

May 15

GOSPEL SINGING: Goodwater Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch in between. Bring a covered dish. The Joyful Hearts will be performing and a love offering will be taken. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery of Coosa County will host a homecoming May 15 at 10 a.m. with lunch after the service. Please join us if you have family buried in the cemetery or you used to go to church there. HOMECOMING: The Midway School Historical Association will be hosting homecoming May 15. Lunch will be at noon and singing afterwards. SOLIDARITY DAY: The New Adka Church is hosting Solidarity Day may 15 at 11 a.m. PARENT NIGHT: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting parent night for the annual summer reading program May 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be registration for the summer reading program, door prizes, pizza and fun run information.

May 17

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

May 18

MAY DAY: The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club is hosting its 11th annual May Day Celebration at Wind Creek State Park Wednesday, may 18 starting at 9 a.m. with an opening ceremony. There will be door prizes, bingo, music, boat rides, horseshoe tournament, rook and food. If you are bringing a group of 8 or more, please call in you count by May 13 at 256-329-2910 Free and open to all of Tallapoosa County, just the $2 entrance fee at the park. For more information email corley.holt@ alexandercityal.gov.

May 19

WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine is hosting a wine tasting May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. John Mark Davis of Pinnacle Imports will have wines from the Pacific Northwest. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MEMORIAL: The Tallapoosa County

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AWARDS DAY: Coosa Central Middle School Awards Day for fifth through seventh grades will be May 20 at 9 a.m. The eighth grade promotion ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. DSC FUNDRAISER: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting a $5,000 Drawdown at The Ridge Club May 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The proceeds will be used to promote the youth sailing program. There will be a silent auction, music, food and drinks. For tickets check the club’s website at www.dixiesailingclub.com. PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Paddle for a Purpose May 21 at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the mile race and $45 for the 3 and 6 mile race. This event is part of the SUP the South race series. Non-racers are welcome to watch. MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR VETERANS: Anyone with a motorcycle is welcome to the 2nd annual Armed Forces Day Ride for Veterans supporting Bill Nichols Veterans Home. Registration is $20 per bike plus $5 for additional riders. The ride starts at 10 a.m. from the New Site Town Hall. Bikers will ride down Highway 22 before returning to the town hall at 2 p.m. for a meal. All proceeds go to the Bill Nichols activities fund. This event is organized by the DAV Bill Nichols Chapter 13 and the Clay County Sheriff and sponsored by Bike Riders for the American Soldier and local supporters. For more information, contact Ray Latham at 256-990-2666 or Cory Powell at 256-329-9502. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day May 21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. BREATHE FOR BUNN: The third annual Breathe for Bunn 3-mile walk/run will be held Saturday, May 21 at 9 a.m. The Breathe for Bunn Walk/Run is a 3 mile walk or run dedicated to raising awareness of Cystic Fibrosis while also raising funds to benefit Ashley Bunn as she prepares for a double lung transplant. The walk will start and end at the Courthouse Square in downtown Dadeville this year.

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Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department are hosting the 20th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial at the Alexander City Police Department May 19 at 11 a.m. Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill. In the event of bad weather, the ceremony will take place at the First Baptist Church.

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BLESSING OF THE FLEET: Pastor Bill Brown will bless the fleet at Harbor Pointe Marina May 21 at 11 a.m. Colorful decorations are good and the evet is sponsored by Stillwaters Yacht Club. BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing and silent bake auction at the Kellyton Revival Center May 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit Brenda Thompson for unexpected funeral cost and medical bills for grandchildren she is raising.

May 22

CHURCH HOMECOMING AND SACRED HARP SINGING: Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church will observe Homecoming and Sacred Harp Singing on Sunday, May 22, beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch at noon. There will also be singing in the afternoon. The church is located three miles SW of Daviston on County Road 79. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Coger Hill C.M.E. Church in Daviston is hosting Family and Friends Day May 22 at 2 p.m. The Rev. T. Caldwell, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Five Points will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. CHOIR ANNIVERSARY: New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville will host its annual choir anniversary Sunday May 22 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Emerson Ware. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The 7th Appreciation service for Pastor and Sister Michael Strong of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church will be Sunday May 22 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Elder Mary Meadows,associate pastor of Multicultural Church and lead of Love Institute of Growth.

May 23 - May 25

CHURCH REVIVAL: Sandy Creek Baptist Church will hold revival services May 23rd thru May 25th at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jimmy Sprayberry. Special music will be provided each night. The church is located at 621 Sandy Creek Road, Camp Hill, Alabama. Everyone Welcome! Craig Guy is the pastor.

May 27

OLD FASHIONED GOOD TIME: The old Coosa County/J.D. Thompson School campus will be the site of a real old fashioned good time, going back in the day with fun. Activities will include a May Pole, horseshoes, car games, two-hole golf, bingo, art contest and more. Concessions will be available but please no large bills. Kendall Burton will be the guest speaker. Please bring a lawn chair.

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Dadeville track and field finishes second at state By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Dadeville Tigers shined at last week’s track and field championships in Gulf Shores. The Dadeville boys finished second in the state with 82 points, while the boys 4x100-meter relay team won the state title in 4A with a time of 44.12 seconds. Dadeville Coach Irvin Cox said the Tigers were led by strong performances from its seniors at the state competition. “We had some great senior leadership from Ty Stone, Bobby Ponds, Josh Crayton and Isaiah Hicks. This year was Isaiah’s first year running track and he progressed throughout the season becoming a state champion as a member of our 4x100 meter relay team, which all of our seniors

won,” Cox said. “We ended up scoring 82 points, four points shy of the state championship after UMS-Wright, which scored 86. It’s the most points we’ve scored in school history at the state meet.” For the girls, Dadeville’s DeShana Johnson finished third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.09 seconds. Other highlights from state for Dadeville were Hicks finishing seventh in the 100-meter with a time of 11.44 seconds and fifth in the boys 200-meter with a time of 23.30 seconds. Qua Tucker finished second in the boys 200-meter with a time of 22.69 seconds and first in the boys 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.17 seconds. Stone finished

sixth in the Boys 400-meter with a time of 51.98 seconds, Tonney Marbury finished fourth in the boys 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.23 seconds, while Ponds finished fifth in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 16.25 seconds. Ponds finished fourth in the boys triple jump with a jump of 42 feet, 9.5 inches, while the Dadeville 4x400 team finished third with a time of three minutes, 32.21 seconds. With this being the first season after the departure of longtime coach and founder Sabrina Milligan, Cox said there was a strong foundation established. “This season was a bit of a breeze for us because Coach (Sabrina) Milligan, who had started the program way back in 2001,

had built a strong foundation,” Cox said. “So Coach (Jeremy) Pickens and myself inherited the program. The kids pretty much knew already what to expect and what they were fighting for, which is a state championship. We had six meets this year, and five out of those six meets we placed second place or better.” Cox said the future is bright for the Tigers in track and field. “Moving forward, we have some great sophomores and juniors that are ready to step up and take the place of some of our outgoing seniors,” Cox said. “I just see great things for Dadeville High School Track and Field moving forward from this point. We’ve just got to plug in some missing pieces because we have to replace some key runners we’re losing after this year.”

Lady Tigers headed to Regionals, give back to community By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

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Reeltown first baseman Landon Hunt (9) hauls in a throw during a playoff game this season.

Rebels fall at Mobile Christian, out in third round By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The Reeltown Rebels’ season came to an end in a two-game series in Mobile on Friday. The Rebels (22-13) fell 6-0 and 5-0 at Mobile Christian in round three of the Class 2A State Baseball Playoffs on Friday. Reeltown Coach Mike Jones said the Rebels did not hit the ball well in last week’s season-ending series. “We just didn’t hit the ball. They had two good pitchers who gave them decent pitching and stayed outside,” Jones said. “We just never made the adjustment to hit the ball the other way.” Jones said pitching was solid for Reeltown, but one mistake broke the deciding game open. “The difference in the series, basically, we both pitched really well. The scores didn’t really show it, but we had a one-hitter going into the sixth inning,” Jones said. “It was 0-0 going into the sixth inning and then they scored a run, then we had an error and they scored three runs with bases loaded and two outs. They hit a ball to the outfield, the guy dove for it and it got past him and rolled to the fence down the line.” But with a young squad this year that won more than 20 games, Jones said he saw positive growth this season from Reeltown that will benefit it next year. “They grew up a lot. We still have a ways to go, but they grew up a lot,” Jones said. “We played some pretty tough teams this year and they were able to break through against some of these teams that have been beating us the last couple of years and really solidify themselves as one of the top programs in the area. Having 12 juniors, we’re going to have a lot of guys returning.” One area in particular, Jones said, is that the Rebels will learn from the pressure of playing in the playoffs. “Most of them, it’s just like we tell them, you can’t recreate that stuff like pressure in practice,” Jones said. “They have to actually be in the playoffs to understand it, so I think this season helps with that.”

The Dadeville Lady Tigers are set to continue their season in the Class 4A South Central Regional Tournament in Troy today. The Lady Tigers will begin the double-elimination tournament against Handley today at 3 p.m. Dadeville advanced to the tournament after finishing as runner-up at last week’s area tournament in Holtville where Lady Tigers Coach Magan Ford said they gave their best performances of the season. “I am really proud of them. They stepped up and actually played the best two games we’ve played,” Ford said. “We ended up beating Elmore County 13-7 and we had three home runs, one by our senior Kristen Tolbert and then one each by Quanesha Presley and Pearl Huff, who are both in tenth grade. So it was nice to see the girls step up when their backs were against the wall.” With only two seniors on the squad, Ford said the South Central Regional will provide great experience for Dadeville moving forward. “It’s only going to help us. We have two seniors: Kristen Tolbert and Marry Cross. So, the majority of our team is seventh through the 11th grade,” Ford said. “So, getting to see elite 4A softball teams is only going to help them in the long run.” And after the contributions of younger players in last week’s area tournament, Ford said the future is bright. “Autumn Davis, she’s a tenth grader as well, and she stepped up with several RBI in the area tournament,” Ford said. “Then we had a seventh grader in Zoe Veres who is a catcher, which is a huge job for even an upperclassman, so our future is looking bright around here.” On Tuesday the DHS softball team sponsored a home run derby where all proceeds are going to the ALS Foundation. Ford said it was a beautiful sight to see so many elementary and high school students come together to support a great cause. Fifteen Dadeville Elementary School teachers competed for the top spot in the elementary competition

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At top, the Dadeville softball team poses after winning runner-up at last week’s area tournament in Holtville. At middle, Dadeville Elementary School teachers and administrators competed in the DHS Home Run Derby to raise funds for the ALS Foundation. At bottom, 27 Dadeville High School students and teachers also competed in the Home Run Derby, which raised a total of $2,000.

with principal Chad McKelvey hitting 15 home runs in all. Then that afternoon 27 high school students and teachers competed for the top spot. Junior baseball play-

ers ended up winning with 10 home runs and softball assistant coach Chris Tolbert came in second with eight. The students ended up raising $2,000.

Tigers set to host Elmore County, Booker T. in spring game By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

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Dadeville’s Margarius Buchanan runs during practice on Tuesday afternoon.

The Dadeville Tigers are set to cap off spring practices with some competition this Friday. The Tigers will play a half against Elmore County and a half against Booker T. Washington on Friday at 6 p.m. in Dadeville. The spring game will cap off practices where Dadeville Coach Richard White said the main objective has been trying to fill some key spots vacated by graduated seniors. “We’re trying to find some new folks to put in some old places and we’re still working at that,” White said. “Overall, it’s going OK. We’ve still got to plug in some folks in those spots we lost guys at from last year at receiver, defensive back and those types of places. We’ve got some kids coming along OK. “We’ve got around 55 or 60 kids this spring. That’s down a little bit

from normal in spring, but most of these will stick.” A big focus during the spring, White said, has been trying to get younger players adjusted to the varsity level. “We’re just trying to install that team concept and getting some of our younger guys to understand how to play at a higher level, higher speeds,” White said. “Some of our guys didn’t get a whole lot of playing time last year, but some of them have to grow up now, fill in and keep grinding like some of the older guys did.” And White added he is hoping a look against two different opponents will help coaches better evaluate their players. “We’re trying to get some looks at some kids at different positions and against someone else,” White said. “Like I said, we’re wanting to see how they execute what we want to do and how they look against somebody else besides ourselves.”