May 31, 2018 Dadeville Record

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Primary elections set for Tuesday

By MITCH SNEED Editor

After months of having roadsides dotted with campaign signs, seeing politicians shaking hands at events and non-stop radio, television and newspaper ads, voters will go to the polls Tuesday to make a decision on who they want to represent their party in November’s General Election.

Polls open at 7 a.m. and voting will continue until 7 p.m. There are just two small changes

Alberto brings much-needed rain to Dadeville, area

in polling places for area residents. Beginning with this election, Eagle Creek Voting House has changed to the Eagle Creek Baptist Church at 7680 Horseshoe Bend Road in Dadeville. Also those who previously voted at Mt. Lovely Baptist Church will now vote at the Tallapoosa County Career Tech Center at 251 MLK Street in Camp Hill.

Voters will need to bring photo identification with them to the polls.

There are crowded fields in statewide races for See ELECTION • Page A5

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Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to make a decision on who they want to represent their party in November’s General Election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a complete list of candidates for both primaries, see sample ballots on Page A5 inside.

A BIG MILESTONE

McDaniel murder trial set to start June 11

Moran said significant rainfall ‘beneficial for drought situation’

Case of former Camp Hill chief Finley, more notable cases to be tried this term

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Despite early projections showing Tallapoosa County to be in line for severe weather from the first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, Subtropical Storm Alberto brought See ALBERTO • Page A3

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The spring term for trials at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse starts June 5.

Several cases are due up for trial in front of Judge Tom Young Jr. and some have McDaniel been continued to next term.

The murder trial for Matthew Clate McDaniel will start with jury selection and pre-trial Finley motions June 11 with other trials taken place in the holiday shortened week prior.

McDaniel is accused of murder in the Jan. 17, 2016 shooting death of Norman Dean Crayton after hunters had found Crayton’s body in See TRIAL • Page A8

DHS teacher to take students on overseas trip

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Giving students at Dadeville High School the chance to travel and see the culture of another country, DHS social studies department head Wes Talton will be leading a group of 16 students and eight other adults on an eightday trip across Britain and Ireland in early June. “We’re leaving on June 5 and returning on June 13,� Talton said. “We’ll be flying out from Atlanta with a layover at JFK in New York before continuing on to Killarney, Ireland.�

Traveling with the group See OVERSEAS • Page A3

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DHS seniors graduate, move on to next step in life The Dadeville High School Class of 2018 graduates move their tassels over and react to finishing high school after receiving their diplomas last Thursday night at DHS’ graduation ceremony at Tiger Stadium.

Officials report a safe holiday weekend at lake

Dadeville students place highly in counselor essay contest

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Even with the threat of Tropical Storm Alberto, people took to the lakes this weekend to kick off the summer with Memorial Day Weekend.

Working alongside those who were vacationing were the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Troopers, making sure everyone stayed safe. ALEA Marine Patrol Captain Gary Buchanan said things were relatively safe on Lake Martin with no accidents.

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As part of National School Counselors Week in February, students at Dadeville High School took part in a special essay contest held by the Alabama Counseling Association. Recently, the ACA announced the winners of the contest at each grade level. Among those recognized were

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seventh-grader Tayler Christian and 10th-grader Jakiyla Gibson. Christian earned second place for the seventh-graders, while Gibson was the winner of the 10th-grade contest. “We were very excited to have two winners in the contest,� Dadeville High School Counselor Mona Howard said. “We really tried to promote school

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

The Dadeville Record

County schools offering summer arts program

Obituaries Mrs. Molly Hand Boswell 1965 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Molly Hand Boswell, 52, of Jacksons Gap, will be Monday, May 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Rev. Rod Siggers will officiate.

Burial will follow in the New Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Rocky Mount Baptist Church.

Mrs. Boswell passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on July 10, 1965 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Dwight Hand and Shirley Baird Hand Burton. She was an active member of New Rocky Mount Baptist Church. Mrs. Molly loved the Lord and was happiest when she was helping others. She was very caring and was always devoted to the task at hand. She enjoyed cooking, bird watching and being with her family.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jerry Boswell of Jacksons Gap; daughters, Lisa Bolan (Hayward) of Jacksons Gap and Jodi Canady (Tim) of Dadeville; step-daughters, Debbie Dean (Chad) of Kellyton and Misty Fillman (William) of Dadeville; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sisters, Rena Collum (Eugene) of Dadeville and Barbara Rainwater (Danny) of Alexander City.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary Hand; and sister, Gloria Gardner.

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

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Library Notes It’s not too late to register for the summer reading program at the library. “Libraries Rock” is going to focus on music. Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome to come to the library.

Prizes will be awarded based on fulfilling your reading contract. Programs are on Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Think you can draw? Stop by the library with your masterpiece on a post-it note to display in the lobby. A winner will be chosen at the end of the month for the best art piece.

The winner will receive a prize! Take a chance and submit your artwork before the end of the month.

New releases in adult fiction:

• The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson • The Grey Ghost by Clive Cussler • My Kind of Christmas by Janet Dailey • Die by the Gun by William Johnstone • To the Moon and Back by Karen Kingsbury • Private Princess by James Patterson • Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts

Story Time is on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week. This is great for toddlers, and pre-k kids.

Also, Lego Club is on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

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

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Offering its student body the chance to learn and have fun this summer, the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is once again offering a fine arts program in June.

With locations at all three schools in the system, the fine arts program gives students the chance to explore their creative side while learning in a fun-filled environment.

“The kids will start coming on June 4,” Tallapoosa County Schools Director of Instruction Kathy Ledbetter said.

“The program will be held Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 11 a.m.”

During the four weeks of June, students will be able to work on a variety of creative art projects related to a stage performance they will take part in on June 28. Open to students who were in

grades kindergarten through six during the 2017-2018 school year, the program offers experiences in the visual arts, drama and music to its participants.

“Each day, the students will go around to stations and work on different things,” Ledbetter said. “At the first station, they might be working on painting part of the background, then they’ll go to a station to work on their lines, and another one to work on the music.”

In the past, the summer arts programs have more fully exposed participants to a variety of work, including “The Wizard of Oz,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” and even myths and folktales from Native Americans and the African country of Namibia. With so many potential avenues to give the students a fun and educational art experience, the teachers involved will be spending several days this week planning out the direction of their respective

programs.

“The teachers for each school’s program will be meeting May 30, 31 and June 1 to plan everything out,” Ledbetter said. “We let the teachers at each school decide on their program.”

In addition to all of the work students will be doing in the fine arts, Ledbetter said lunch for all participants will be provided at each session. At the same time, transportation will not be provided by the schools. There is no cost for students to attend, and there is no cap on the number of participants allowed to be in the summer arts program.

“We want our children to learn and be exposed to the arts, but to have fun while doing so,” Ledbetter said. “The point is not to be school. We want to give our students a fun time and express their creativity. We just want them to go and have fun.”

Wind Creek taking part in statewide effort to get people active

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Wind Creek State Park has partnered with the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge to help get Alabamians out and moving.

Scheduling hikes is nothing new to Marijean Hadley, volunteer naturalist and event coordinator at the park and hopes the partnership with the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge will get more people out.

“A lot of the state parks are taking part in it,” Hadley said. “This 100 Alabama Mile Challenge was organized to get people active. Get people out and moving and then start again next year.”

Hadley also hopes the project will encourage others to log their activities and see what else is out there.

“Anything that anybody does can count towards the 100 miles,” Hadley said. “People can walk, paddle or hike and then you can log it on the 100 Alabama Miles site.”

The advantage to the site is many parks and organizers have listed events for people to take part in, including other state parks.

“It is a great way to find things to do at other parks,” Hadley said.

According to the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge website, it is a statewide program designed to inspire all Alabamians to kick-start an active, healthy lifestyle while exploring our beautiful state and connecting with fellow participants. The challenge is for all Alabamians to walk, run, hike,

bike, swim, paddle, ride or roll 100 miles each year and to do so by visiting Alabama’s many wonderful parks, nature preserves, and rivers.

“It sounds like an impossible goal to many people,” the site says “But if you get in just two miles each week, it’s very doable.”

The website is the hub for information and participation. You can use it to plan your next trip, find events, and track your miles, activity and the places you visit. You can also create teams and compete with friends, family and co-workers who are taking the challenge. As you log your miles and visit Alabama’s amazing outdoor destinations, you will collect electronic badges along the way commemorating your accomplishments and your journey.

Hadley said that the hikes were already planned before the program launched but the park was happy to be part of it. In fact, Hadley is hoping to add more events to the calendar.

“We are looking at a 5K in October,” Hadley said. “We are also looking at a full moon hike in August if there is interest.”

One highlight at Wind Creek State Park is a scheduled hike for National Trails Day June 2 and part of the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge.

“It is part of a national effort,” Hadley said. “There are lots of organized hikes that day across the nation to get people out.”

The scheduled hikes at Wind Creek are subject to weather and non-campers will need to pay the park entrance fee.

SCHEDULED HIKES THIS SUMMER • June 2 - National Trails Day Hike - 9 a.m. - Campfire Trail - 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head in North Picnic • June 6 - Campfire Trail Hike – 9 a.m.

- 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head in North Picnic • June 13 - Reunion Trail Hike (South) – 9 a.m. - 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head near marina parking lot • June 20 - Campfire Trail Hike – 9 a.m.

- 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head in North Picnic • June 23 - Birding Paddle on Elkhatchee Creek - 7:30 a.m. - approximately 4 miles /3-4 hours - Meet at Russell Lands put in on 63 (old Double Bridges area) • June 27 - Campfire Trail Hike – 9 a.m.

- 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head in North Picnic • June 28 - Full Moon Night Hike - 8 p.m. - Campfire Trail - 1.8 miles - Meet at Pavilion No. 3 in North Picnic • July 11 - Reunion Trail Hike (South) – 9 a.m. - 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head near marina parking lot • July 18 - Campfire Trail Hike – 9 a.m.

- 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head in North Picnic • July 25 - Campfire Trail Hike – 9 a.m.

- 1.8 miles - Meet at trail head in North Picnic • July 27 - Full Moon Night Hike - 8 p.m - Campfire Trail - 1.8 miles - Meet at Pavilion No. 3 in North Picnic

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department May 29

• A two vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on East Lafayette Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

• A report was filed for theft by deception fourth that occurred on Highway 280.

May 27

• A Montgomery man, age 52, was arrested for driving under the influence on Old Susanna Road.

• A Dadeville man, age 45,

was arrested for domestic violence third and possession of a pistol by a felon on Highway 280.

May 26

• A Dadeville man, age 38 was arrested for driving under the influence on Highway 49 North.

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

• An Alexander City man, age 19, was arrested for possession of marijuana second and possession of drug paraphernalia on Highway 280.

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• An Opelika man, age 34, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on North Broadnax Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

May 24

• An Athens man, age 20, was arrested for driving under the influence on Highway 280.

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 45, was arrested for public intoxication on Highway 280.

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 36, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• An Eclectic woman, age 22, was arrested on a warrant for theft by deception first.

• A report was filed for harassing communications that occurred on Highway 280.

May 23

• A three motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 49 South resulting in minor property damage and no

was arrested on a failure to appear child support warrant and transported to the county jail.

• Joshua Bolt of Goodwater was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support and transported to the county jail.

injuries.

• A report was filed for breaking and entering a motor vehicle and attempted theft of property first that occurred on Agricola Road.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department May 28

May 24

• Heather Allen of Coosa County Road 40 in Rockford was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation and theft of property first degree.

May 27

• William Purvis of Plantation Road in Jacksons Gap was arrested on a failure to appear child support warrant and transported to the county jail.

• A resident of Lodge Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to a cat bite.

• A resident of Cedar Street in Tallassee filed a report in reference to harassment.

• Melvin L. Waldrep of Thelma Drive in Tallassee

• A resident of Happy Hollow Road in Notasulga filed a report for harassment.

• Christopher Terrell was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

• Kristopher Murphy was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

May 21

• A resident on Beaver Trail in Tallassee filed a report in reference to a dog bite.

Alexander City Police Department May 24

• Ricky Langley Lumpkin, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

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• Jay Howard Edmondson, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Robert Dalericus Minniefield, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Harrassing communications was reported on Jefferson Street.

• Theft of lost property was reported on Washington Street.

• Theft of property was reported on Highway 28 • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Highway 280.

• Laraun Terrell Darby, 27 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

• Jacari Ontauis Hall, 24 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, persons forbidden to possess a firearm and drug paraphernalia.

• Malcolm Howard Jr., 22 of Kellyton, was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit.

• Possession of a controlled substance and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit were reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

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

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plenty of rain, but little else, to the area over the weekend.

After Tuesday night and Wednesday morning brought even more rainfall to the county, Dadeville received more than 5 inches of rain as the remainder of the storm cell moved through the area. Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said the rain lead to some street flooding, but there was no major damage reported. “As of 7 a.m. (Tuesday), the National Weather Service estimated we saw between half an inch and 1.3 inches throughout the county,� Moran said. “This has definitely been beneficial with our drought situation.�

As the storm passed over central Alabama, Tallapoosa County found itself under a flash flood watch and a wind advisory, but very few problems manifested themselves.

“I received no reports of flash flooding,�

Moran said. “I had three calls of trees down, but no power outage reports. The impact we had was not as hard as it could have been.� “We had surprisingly very little happen,�

Alexander City Public Works Director Gerard Brewer said. “We had no major calls. There were reports of a few branches down, but no trees that I am aware of, and no reports of flooding. This was less than what we anticipated. “The EMA did keep us well informed, and I’m glad it wasn’t as much of an event as it could have been.�

Alabama Power reported approximately 20,000 customers across Alabama were left without power during and after the storm, of which 230 were in Tallapoosa County. In Alexander City, there were a few scattered

power outages, but most of those were localized problems. “From Thursday through Monday, we had 11 cases total,� Alexander City Light Department’s Ricky Waller said. “Most of them were just limbs down across lines.

We were able to get on those pretty quickly and no one had to be without power for very long. It was nothing like they had predicted.�

Though the storm brought mostly rain into the Lake Martin area and there was very little damage seen across the county, units were standing by, ready to respond to any situation that should arise. “Different entities were on standby over the weekend if they had been needed,�

Moran said. “Our road crews were out riding the roads late last week, checking on drains

and culverts,� Brewer said. “Right now (early Tuesday afternoon), our crews are working on clipping some on the shoulders to help drain water from the roadways and checking for any other potential hazards.�

Though Alberto has come and gone, Moran said area residents should still remain cautious over the next several days. “We could see some severe weather come our way next weekend,� he said. “I urge people to remain cautious when the ground gets saturated. The more saturated the ground is, the less wind speed is needed to cause damage such as downing trees. “I also want to remind everyone to have multiple ways to get their weather information, including Tallapoosa Alert. If anyone has any questions about signing up for Tallapoosa Alert, feel free to call our office at 256-825-1078.�

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Education First (EF) Educational Tours, Talton explained those going on the trip will see a multitude of sights as they make their way across the British and Irish countryside. Starting off exploring the natural beauty of Ireland around the Ring of Kerry in western Ireland, the group will then head east and explore Dublin by way of Blarney Castle. After the Irish leg of the trip, the students will then take a ferry across to Holyhead, Wales, explore the cities of Coventry and Stratford-Upon-Avon before

concluding their trip in London, taking a look around the capital city prior to returning home. “We will be taking in a lot during the time frame,� Talton said. “This is the opportunity of a lifetime, and could be larger than life for some of our students. “This will not be a ‘spring break’ trip with a lot of down time. We’ll be busy from the moment we wake up until we return in the evening. They offer a very good product that is very structured.�

Talton said the idea for the trip came from wanting to let his students see a different place, showing them there is more to the world than Tallapoosa County and central Alabama. “Our main motivation for taking this trip was to develop the whole student,� he said. “Being exposed to different cultures forces you to grow and adapt in the process.�

For those who may be concerned about safety issues, Talton said there are contingency plans in place should problems

arise. “EF is in regular contact with local law enforcement agencies,� he said. “We’ll also be staying on the outskirts of the cities, which will help with security.

Also, if any health issues arise, insurance was built into the cost of the trip. “There is always a ‘Plan B’ with this company. We will be safe.�

As the students prepare for their journey overseas, Talton said there is a lot of excitement and anticipation for the trip,

mixed with some anxiety. “The pulse was a lot more than I expected,� he said. “I expected maybe 10 people in total to sign up for this, but we’ve got 25 going.�

Talton said he wants to make trips like these a fairly regular event for students at Dadeville and perhaps some of the other schools in the Tallapoosa County system. “I would like to make this part of the curriculum, maybe go every two to three years,� Talton said.

Lake “Obviously the amount of boating traffic was lower than normal due to the weather,� Buchanan said. “But on Lake Martin 35 citations, including seven minors possessing alcohol were issued.

There was also one boater assist.�

In addition to the citations, Buchanan said 109 warnings were issued. “The warnings could be for any boating violation other that BUI of course,� he said. “The warnings could have been stand alone, or they may have been issued in conjunction to a citation.�

Lake Jordan had fewer citations over the weekend with five, but there were two reported accidents on Lake Jordan. “One was a boat fire at the state ramp,� Buchanan said. “As the operator attempted to start the boat, a small explosion and fire occurred. A small child was injured and subsequently transported to the burn unit at UAB. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.�

The boat fire was not the only accident on Lake Jordan. “The other accident involved a boat towing people on two tubes,�

Buchanan said. “The two tubes collided together and one of the passengers was injured. The extent of the injuries and the cause of the collision is still under investigation.�

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seven warnings and an arrest for possession of marijuana were issued on Lake Jordan, along with the five.

With Memorial Day over with, boaters still cannot relax on boating safely and following the law.

Last year there were about 100 boat accidents statewide with 17 related fatalities. On Lake Martin there were nine reported accidents with five injures and no fatalities involving about $500,000

in property damage.

There have already been six deaths related to boating accidents this year, higher than normal, most of which could have been prevented. “Three people died in a single accident on Lake Eufaula already this year,�

Buchanan said. “That was the result of a boat being overloaded and being out when the weather got bad.

The boat capsized and three guys drowned as a result.�

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is driving the boat and keeping an eye on the other things going on.�

They also want to remind boaters about the boat operator being licensed, the boat being licensed and with the proper equipment like life jackets and navigational lights.

Buchanan wants to remind boaters to be courteous and on the look out for others.

While the rules seem intimidating, Buchanan

explained it is to make sure all are safe while having fun. “Memorial Day is the beginning of the summer season,� Buchanan said. “We just want to get the message out of safety on the water. “People come to the lake to have a good time.

We want to make sure they have a great time.

We want to make sure people don’t endanger themselves or others at the same time.�

EDITORIAL BOARD

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OurView Let summer be a time of rediscovery

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ith summer here many of us of are putting finishing touches on grand plans for vacation. We would like to remind everyone small moments are just as important if not more so.

Yes, a trip to the beach or Disney World might be on the wish lists of all but small things can have a life changing effect on children and parents leading to good habits for a lifetime.

We have gotten into a habit of using summer to do big things. Those are great but we sometimes do it despite our finances putting us in the hole for years to come.

What can you do to create memories and habits that will be around for a lifetime? Take time away from electronics. Put down the phone, turn off the television and PlayStation or Xbox.

Take the time created to sit and read. Show your children that it can be enjoyable. If you have younger children, read with them. Let them read to you.

Read to them. Creating a reader will create someone who can appreciate learning, other points of view and make the world a better place.

Take the time to get outside and enjoy the world nearby. Tallapoosa County and the surrounding area has plenty to offer to get outside. There are plenty of trails to hike and ride. Floating down the river and even taking in the public access points to Lake Martin.

Rediscover the wildlife that is abundant here. Discover what can be found in our creeks and rivers.

These create favorable memories of the area and will help in keeping our homegrown talent home when they complete school.

These habits will also help us rediscover our neighbors.

Take time to eat meals together.

Parents need to sit at the table with children. Use this time to correct bad habits at the table but also use as a time to share the joys of the day.

The time spent here will create habits that are life changing. The child that learns to eat at a table will be better prepared for that meal at a job interview. It will also open the lines of communication between parents and children so when things happen, everyone is comfortable sharing it with those they love.

This is also the perfect time to open the lines of communication with neighbors.

Remember when we knew everyone on the street. Crime was down and when something happened, everyone was there to help out.

Everyone looked out for one another.

Children got in trouble and were held accountable at neighbors’ homes. The next day everything was still fine.

We can create memories at home.

A few simple things can help recreate Mayberry and make the area better for all.

Lastly, enjoy every moment with neighbors and loved ones as if it will be the last. You never know what may come up in the hours and days ahead that will cause it to be the last.

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Dog search shows why community is special

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guess I should start this column with a disclaimer.

WARNING: I know this column may come across as a self-serving use of precious space in this newspaper. I know that the subject matter will make me look like a big ol’ wimp and that admitting crying over a missing dog may result in me looking my man card.

Bottom line: I really don’t care.

A lot of you probably already know that we had a real scare in the Sneed household last Thursday, when our fluffy white Great Pyrenees/Lab mix named Sadie got scared at doggy daycare when a clap of thunder rumbled and went full-fledged ninja. She scaled an 8-foot chain link fence with three strands of barbed wire on top and was in the wind.

She was on the run from the approaching storm, in a place she had never roamed about 10 miles from home. I was sick and when no one was looking all I could do was cry. It’s that feeling you have when your child goes away to college and those taillights disappear into the distance. Worried just doesn’t seem strong enough to describe the feeling.

So, I started looking and praying.

I ran out there and started looking, knocking on doors and stopping in the middle of the road and calling for my Big Girl. I logged 97 miles on those roads searching. I wasn’t alone.

I popped it on Facebook and

MITCH SNEED Editor posts about her missing were shared more than 700 times.

The doggy daycare put up posters and rode and looked.

We had people like Ed Collari and his family driving the roads for hours looking for and calling her. People we didn’t know personally were out looking. People took alternate ways home and made special trips just to drive the area in hopes of seeing here and bringing her home.

People offered advice, prayed and some offered to bring in tracking dogs to look for her. Postal workers were looking, Ray Water Authority employees spread the word and people with businesses and those who lived in the area looked and looked.

Someone told me to leave something that smelled like me in the last place she was seen, so after dark I left an old T-shirt I had worn fishing out in the edge of a field where a neighbor to the daycare had spotted her right after she went on the run.

Michael Roberts was the last to see her running into the woods at the edge of his pasture. He had checked out there several times Thursday

and went back out first thing Friday and looked again. He spotted her across a field. He called and she came. He put her in the truck, took her back to doggy day care and finally she is home.

She was tired and hungry, but she was happy to be home.

Thanks everyone for what you did to help. You all will never know how much your kindness means to us. Thank you and I think we will all sleep better tonight. Prayers have been answered.

This ordeal has again showed me why our community is such a special place. When someone needs help, people respond and do all they can. It was an outpouring of love, concern and support like nothing I have ever experienced. And all this for a dog.

It’s really hard to find the right words to express how thankful I am for all the people who helped find Sadie. But thanks again. It means so much to me.

I guess it didn’t really hit me until Saturday when we took her out to Art on the Lake at Children’s Harbor. I must have had 15 people stop me and ask if that was Sadie and told us how happy they were that she was home safe.

Here I had been worried and she was becoming a rock star or a internet sensation. Go figure.

Sneed is the editor of The Record.

MITCH SNEED EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X213 editor@alexcityoutlook.com

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Dear Editor, This letter is in reply to “Reader: Take care of our citizens first” by Annette Lynch.

Well, well, look who is calling the kettle black. Stupid Democrats, whining, sore losers, slimy scandal-seeking tabloid cable media, and Queen Hillary in just a few paragraphs.

Who calls who names?

Let’s look at some facts: 1. Hillary won the popular vote by 2.2 million even though Trump won the electoral college votes.

2. The debt was incurred during the Bush administration (Republicans) then Clinton got us out of debt. Bush No. 2 came on board and put us back in debt then Obama got us out.

Now we have tax cuts for the rich and insurance costs getting higher and higher, oil prices

going up, etc.

3. During the last several years, the Republicans tried and tried to get something on Hillary and had lots of investigations, but no indictments whereas, what is happening now. I think there are indictments or guilty pleas from 19 people and 3 companies at this time and Mr. Mueller has only been at this for a year.

Hillary was investigated for several years and not one indictment. Every time Mr. Mueller thinks he is done, another Russian or Saudi Arabian pops up like a Jack in the Box or some money laundering scheme pops up. So, let’s let Mr. Mueller do his job and if Trump is not guilty, then he will move on.

4. Please go to Political Fact and see who is telling the truth and who has “Pants on Fire” show up. I can tell you that Hillary was not the one who

was burning. Hmmm, why won’t Republicans go to that page or ones like it and find out the truth? Every Republican I have talked to will not go to that site, but listens to Fox News. Do your research. I’ve listened to Fox and listened to MSNBC then I check out the truth.

Please do the same unless you are afraid to.

Judy Palfrey Dadeville

EDITOR’S NOTE This letter to the editor by Palfrey is in response to Lynch’s letter below, which was originally printed in the May 25 edition of The Alexander City Outlook.

Reader: Take care of our citizens first Dear Editor, The fog of hatred for President Trump and his supporters is still as thick as ever.

You would think by now that Democrat left-wing nuts and Hillary would be tired of living on irrational hatred.

President Trump is right to call out evil, monstrous gangs like MS-13. Media and Democrats hyperventilate because Trump labels his enemies, yet they feel entitled to label Trump and his supporters as racists, bigots, sexists uneducated and of course, deplorables.

They refuse to admit this country is in trouble starting with 21 trillion in debt. The last three two-term presidents left us in this mess and “We the People” continue to be ignored as Democrats fight for “rights” of illegal immigrants. We have many neglected areas of poverty in every city, homeless,

failing schools, gang-controlled neighborhoods and more.

Yet Democrats want to take special care of illegals. Give them housing, schooling, food stamps, healthcare and more.

Something is wrong with this picture. Take care of our citizens first, not last. The stupid Democratic party wants to sue Russia and the Trump administration for “stealing the election.” What a bunch of whining, sore losers.

Democrats continue to expose why they should not regain power as they continue to fight the president. They continue to dream of impeaching him. That is sick. They continue to attack him and demean him daily, but thankfully Trump is a fighter and fights back. They mock Fox News.

What a joke. MSNBC and CNN are slimy, scandalseeking tabloid cable media.

Recently Joe Scarbrough said, “If you don’t like us, change the

channel.” Great advice Joe. Everyone should do that.

John McCain said attacking the press is how dictators get started. No John, in the land of the free, we have the right to fight back on unfair press when it represents over-the-top hatred for you. This obsession with everything Trump is beyond stupid. Shame on the media.

Lighten up and please finally focus on We the People.

Help us solve poverty, homeless, drug overdoses, failing schools and so much more.

Stop with the senseless hysteria on every tweet. Grow up, look around and break this barrier of sick hatred for President Trump. Queen Hillary lost, yet they still refuse to accept the election results.

Well get over it. Your constant whining is tiresome and pathetic.

Annette Lynch Alexander City

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

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

Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

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

Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4.

His phone number is 256-825-4369.

His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Johnson

Roy Mathis

H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880.

His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

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

Wayne Smith

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Election governor, lt. governor and attorney general, but there are also many local races that have heavy competition.

Races for state representative, probate court judge and county commissioners have been hotly contested.

Three incumbent Tallapoosa County Commissioners have competition in the Republican primary.

In District 2, minister and business owner Tony Harris and former commissioner and Alexander City mayor Charles Shaw are challenging incumbent Steve Robinson who is a manager at a local manufacturer.

In District 3, incumbent John McKelvey, who is a retired law enforcement officer and public safety director faces a challenge from political newcomer Brad Thomas who has been making his name very visible.

In District 5, incumbent George Carleton Jr. is being challenged by Joshua Garner. A hot issue in that race has been the vote for a sales tax for schools that is coming up for renewal before October.

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Commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt in District 4 is unchallenged in the Democratic Primary and the general election.

District 1’s incumbent T.C. Coley is unopposed in the Democratic Primary, but will face Republican Mark Lamborne in the general

election.

For Tallapoosa County Probate Court Judge, Daviston native Talmadge “Tal” East and StillWaters resident and attorney Lee Hamilton are running a hotly contested race. The winner of the Republican Primary will face Democrat Melissa

Reynolds in the general election.

There are four candidates running in the Republican Primary to represent the party in the general election to serve in the District 81 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. Derrick Blythe, Joyful “Joy”

Johns, Terry Martin and Ed Oliver have been campaigning heavily and all bring varied backgrounds and qualities to the race.

In the Democratic Primary, there is an interesting race for the nomination for U.S Representative District

3. Former Miss America Mallory Hagan and Adia McClellan Winfrey are both hoping to represent the party and face incumbent Mike Rogers in the fall.

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a wooded area off Barronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

McDaniel is represented by Davis Whittelsey and saw his case bound over to the Tallapoosa County Grand Jury after a June 28, 2016 preliminary hearing where investigators in the case testified that McDaniel admitted he had shot and killed Crayton, but said it was self-defense. An indictment was returned in the case.

Whittelsey filed a motion seeking immunity from prosecution on the charges under Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;stand your ground law.â&#x20AC;?

The motion says McDaniel â&#x20AC;&#x153;asserts his plea of immunity and defense of self-defense and demands an evidentiary hearing on said plea as required by law.â&#x20AC;?

Young denied the motion for immunity but that does not stop a self-defense claim.

Whittelsey has also filed a change of venue motion. The motion claims that due to the attention that the case has garnered in the media, McDaniel would not be able to get a fair trial here.

McDaniel was out on bond awaiting trial, but for the second time since he was

charged, he got in trouble with the law in Alexander City for driving without a license, which was a violation of his bond conditions. He has been in jail since January.

The trial for former Camp Hill Police Chief Roosevelt Finley Jr. has been continued to the next term.

Finley, 59, of Opelika, is charged with seven counts of violation of ethics laws after an Alabama Ethics Commission investigation recommended criminal charges. He was arrested in March of 2017 and released after posting a $100,000 property bond.

The indictment alleges that Finley used his position as police chief in Camp Hill for personal gain.

One charge alleges that Finley sold his personal vehicle using the website GovDeals.com and directly received the funds. The site is for government use only and is often where surplus goods are peddled by cities and towns.

Five counts allege that Finley used a Camp Hill Police Department debit card to purchase items such as meals, items at department stores, a Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

membership, fuel for personal use and toner for a printer. In some of those the indictments allege that Finley was also reimbursed by the town for those purchases even though they were paid for originally with city funds.

One count alleges that Finley received a $2,450 check written from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camp Hill Police Department Narcotics for the sale of jewelry.â&#x20AC;?

Finley was terminated from the position he had held for 22 years on Oct. 20, 2014.

While reasons for the move were not given at the time, at a subsequent hearing the reasons given by then Camp Hill Mayor Danny Evans said that Finley â&#x20AC;&#x153;violated protocol and had discrepancies in payroll.â&#x20AC;?

A subpoena was been recently issued for records from GovDeals.

Notable cases also slated for trial this term in front of Judge Tom Young:

â&#x20AC;˘ Amy Nicole Clampitt, 31, of Dadeville is awaiting trial on manslaughter charges.

She is alleged to have caused the death of Jimmy Lee Dugan while driving a motor vehicle at excessive speed and attempting to elude police. She was indicted March 1

arrested April 12. Clampitt is currently in jail on $40,000 bond. Michelle Lee Perez was appointed to represent her. â&#x20AC;˘ Anthony Lee Thornton, 23, of Dadeville is awaiting trial on aggravated cruelty to animals, discharging a gun on a public roadway and reckless endangerment where it is alleged that he shot at a dog across a road in the presence of children causing the dog to die. He was indicted March 1 and arrested March 29. He is currently out of jail on a $50,000 bond.

Robin McIntyre was appointed to represent him. â&#x20AC;˘ J.T. Toombs, 33, of Alexander City is awaiting trial on possession of marijuana first degree. He was arrested May 26, 2016 and indicted Feb. 27, 2017 for possession marijuana for personal use after a previous conviction of possession of marijuana for personal use. He has several arrests since 2007 according court records including possession of marijuana, trafficking cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, distribution of a controlled substance, theft by deception, simple gambling, obstruction of justice and receiving stolen property.

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counseling week this year.â&#x20AC;?

The question for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essay contest was â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is a school counselor and how has your school counselor helped you?â&#x20AC;? Howard said that, for the elementary grades, the ACA sponsored a poster contest with a similar theme. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the teachers had their students do an essay,â&#x20AC;? Howard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Others didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

as much. Gibson actually did hers in a creative writing class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schools are only allowed to send in one essay per grade. We looked over all of the essays and picked the best entries to send in.â&#x20AC;?

As a reward for Gibson placing first in the contest, Howardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registration fee to the annual Alabama Counseling

Association conference has been paid.

Along with this, Christian and Gibson have received special recognition from the school and others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gave them an award on awards day. They were really excited about that,â&#x20AC;?

Howard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also going to have them recognized at the Tallapoosa County Board of Education meeting in June.â&#x20AC;?

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In the future, Howard said the school will continue to actively promote National School Counselors Week, and will also continue to encourage DHS students to take part in the essay contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of our students for wanting to participate in this contest,â&#x20AC;?

Howard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want our students to keep taking part.â&#x20AC;?

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LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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any little girls grow up dreaming of their wedding day.

I grew up dreaming of winning the Stanley Cup. I may not technically be a little girl anymore, but on Wednesday night, as the clock ticked down in the final minutes of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning, I felt like a little girl, jumping up and down for joy. Nearly in tears. Pacing.

Was this really happening?

I’ve been a Capitals fan my entire life, and for 28 seasons, I’ve watched them have playoff heartbreak after playoff heartbreak. The only time the Caps have ever made the Stanley Cup Final was in 1998. I was 9. I didn’t quite get it.

Now I get it.

Because of all those playoff heartaches, it didn’t feel real Wednesday night. It still doesn’t feel real. We’re going to the Stanley Cup Final.

When Alex Ovechkin scored just 62 seconds into the game, I didn’t believe.

When we weathered a complete Lightning onslaught in the first 10 minutes of the second period then Andre Burakovsky somehow broke free for a goal to make it 2-0, I still didn’t believe. When Burakovsky — now nicknamed Swagger-Kovsky by my brother — scored another one by the end of the second to put the Caps ahead 3-0, I wasn’t ready to believe.

With 20 minutes to go, I couldn’t believe. Not until the clock struck all zeroes.

But with four minutes left, the Lightning pulled their goaltender and Nicklas Backstrom delivered the blow that finally let me take a breath.

Scott Allen, of The Washington Post, put it like this: “When Nicklas Backstrom scored an empty-net goal with less than four minutes remaining to give Washington a four-goal lead, even the most pessimistic of Capitals fans, scarred from years of playoff heartbreak, had to realize this was really happening.

Washington had done the thing.”

I finally believed. Washington was going to the Stanley Cup Final.

It’s hard to explain to a person who isn’t a sports fan what sports can do to someone. When you’ve been a diehard fan of something for years, when you felt like you’ve given your heart and soul and sweat and tears to a team year after year after year, it’s an indescribable feeling. Some people say, “It’s just a sports team. Who cares?”

The answer: I care. My brother cares. My family cares. Two of my ex-boyfriends I haven’t spoken to in years who I converted to Caps fans during my times with them, they care — I know because they both texted me out of the blue.

On Thursday morning, I woke up still not sure if it was OK to believe.

Was this real? Was this a dream? Did the unthinkable actually happen?

I then proceeded to get lost in postgame interviews, recap stories, blog posts and reaction videos. The same article I quoted from The Post above was the introduction to a page full of fan reaction videos. The sheer joy, the tears, the high fives, the hugs captured on those videos, all those people care.

All those people, just like myself, resigned themselves to thinking that once again, we’d lose to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round. Once again, we’d be the laughing stock of the NHL. Once again, we’d choke.

But we didn’t. We got past Pittsburgh in thrilling fashion. I was lucky enough to be home with my brother during the overtime victory, and that’s a moment I’ll never forget.

Then two weeks later, here’s another moment to add to the list. The crazy thing is, it’s not over yet. We still have to do what the Capitals have never been able to do.

And as pessimistic as I’ve learned to be and as often as I’ve cursed myself for allowing myself to believe, I can’t help but think …

Could this be the year?

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

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Carson Stroud, 4, runs with a parachute on his back while being cheered on by coach Michael Taylor during the first day of last year’s Dadeville’s youth sports training camp. The third annual camp begins Monday, June 11.

Dadeville plays host to third annual sports camp said. “There are kids sitting at home, playing video games and drinking pop and things like that. With me having two kids, I want to help kids be able Sometimes the summer can drag to make any team they want in high on. With kids out of school and the school.” temperatures heating up, it’s an easy The great thing about Taylor’s option to stay inside all day. sports camp is not only is open to But Mike Taylor is once again all ages, but it’s pretty much open to encouraging area kids to head outside any sports interest. Each camp begins by hosting his third annual free with a stretch and warmup, as Taylor Dadeville sports camp, which begins encourages the children to “understand Monday, June 11. The camp will be held at the Dadeville Elementary School their body mechanics.” Sports included playground every Monday and Tuesday are football, basketball, softball, track, tennis, cheerleading and even color in June and July from 5:30 p.m. until guard. dusk.

“We work with all kids,” Taylor said.

“We don’t really have a lot in “As far as whatever you want to do at Dadeville, or even in Tallapoosa the high school level, we’re going to County, over the summer throughout work on that. I even have kids on the the whole summer like a YMCA or a Sportplex that has a lot offered,” Taylor fishing team that are participating this

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year, and we’ll teach discipline for them to sit there for a fish to beat.”

Being a 10-year military veteran, Taylor stresses discipline and also coachability. “(Dadeville football) coach (Richard) White is also the athletic director and he talks a lot about kids coming into high school, and the expectation is that they have to understand what you have to do in sports to participate,” Taylor said.

“He gave me that drive to be able to teach these kids to be coachable. By the time they get to the JV and high school levels, I want to make it easy for them to coach these kids instead of them breaking bad attitudes.”

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Reeltown should have another strong season and be a playoff contender, especially if it sees the return of Keke Hugley, right, who was injured midseason last year.

Rebels should have edge in region play

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With the drop of twotime defending state champion Lanett down to Class 1A, Reeltown’s football team should be sitting pretty in Class 2A Region 4. The toughest addition in the region is Thorsby, which Reeltown has never lost to.

Other member schools of Region 4 are Central Coosa, Horseshoe Bend, Fayetteville, LaFayette and Vincent. Reeltown has had a tough start to its schedule for the last several years, and although this year should

be a little easier, the Rebels will hit the road for the first four games in a row.

In Week 0, Reeltown will kick off its schedule at Bullock County. The Rebels are 2-5 against the Hornets, but that’s deceiving as the teams have not played since 1969. Bullock County went just 2-8 last year and missed the playoffs.

Then the Rebels will travel to Dadeville for a long-standing rivalry game. Reeltown will be hungry for a win, as it hasn’t beaten the Tigers since 2014 and felt it should’ve won last year’s

game after leading 10-0 but ultimately losing 14-10.

In the next two weeks, Reeltown travels to Fayetteville and Horseshoe Bend, neither of which have ever beaten the Rebels. The Wolves have lost six, including last year’s 55-0 debacle, while Horseshoe Bend has been defeated in all 16 meetings between the teams. None of Reeltown’s first four opponents made the postseason last year.

But that schedule immediately gets tougher with four straight home See REBELS • Page B2

When the best high-school golfers in the state gathered earlier this month to determine this year’s champions at the 70th annual Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament, they tested themselves against both their opponents and one of the top golf courses in the Southeast.

Since 1997, a rotation of five courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail have played host to the AHSAA championship. This year, the two-day, 36-hole event was at The Shoals in Muscle Shoals with both courses — Fighting Joe and Schoolmaster — in play. According to those most involved, the highschoolers and the RTJ Trail have benefited from the relationship.

“It’s important to the teams and important to the Trail,” said John Cannon, president of SunBelt Golf Corporation, the management team for the Trail since its inception.

“At the very origins of the Trail, what we were looking to do is to have public access for everybody, regardless of age, sex, creed or color. We wanted everyone to have access to world-class golf.

We wanted the Trail to be a place where teams could spend their time learning to compete and to act as good members of their community.

“We wanted people to see what golf does for kids and families. We wanted to make the Trail integral to the community of golfers, particularly when they got into high school competition.”

The state championship is played in a rotation of Hampton Cove in Huntsville, Capitol Hill in Prattville, Grand National in Auburn/Opelika, Magnolia Grove in Mobile and The Shoals. In keeping with the policy of the Retirement Systems of Alabama See GOLF • Page B2

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Anglers use stormy weather as perfect setting

By SPENCER MAIN Sports Writer

As a tropical storm sent boats into the bay, two fishermen were sucked into the swift seas of Lake Martin.

“Weather plays into it,” Johnathan Stuckey said. “Just knowing what the fish are doing, going by the time of year and the current weather.”

Stuckey relies on the science of the sea to push him toward the perfect place to toss his line.

“Fishing should be better as the storm approaches,” Stuckey said. “Anytime you get a big change in barometric pressure, they bite a little better.”

As the two-fisherman settled into their speed boat, they became excited by their surroundings.

“It’s got numbers,” Stuckey said. “You can come over here and catch a pile of fish all day every day.”

When Stuckey isn’t spending time with family or putting out fires as a local fireman, he shares a speed boat with fellow firefighter John Wilson.

“This is exactly how we spend our free time,” Wilson said. “I got a lot of patience. I could sit out here all day and

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Johnathan Stuckey reels in a fish at Lake Martin.

not catch a lot of fish.”

Wilson prefers the lighter side of the seas.

“I’m more of a shallow type guy,” Wilson said. “I fish up toward the bank.”

However, Stuckey searches

the deepest pockets of the lake until he settles on the perfect spot.

“I may be out in the middle on a little hump or a point or something,” Stuckey said. “I’ll be out there in 30-40 feet of

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Before baiting the rods, Stuckey and Wilson prepare their poles for different sets of fish.

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Stuckey said. “You’ve got largemouth spots, stripes, hybrids, white bass, crappies, catfish…a little bit of everything.”

Regardless of the size or the species, the two adrenalinejunkies love the thrills of reeling in their rods.

“On a typical day, I’d be out here for eight to 10 hours,” Stuckey said. “But today, we’re getting here a little late.”

Wilson started fishing for fun but it quickly turned into a serious sport.

“I got into tournament fishing,” Wilson said. “It’s just the thrill of racing across the lake trying to catch fish by a certain time.”

On the days Wilson struggled to reel in a fish, he likes to blame bananas for his bad luck.

“I’ve always followed the saying, ‘Don’t brings bananas on the boat,’” Wilson said.

Wilson recalled a specific day on the lake when his friend brought a banana on the boat.

Even though they continued to catch fish throughout the competition, he quickly tossed it overboard.

“I still threw the banana out the boat when I found it,” Wilson said. “I don’t let bananas in the boat.”

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participants. Taylor said he even had calls this year about kids from Opelika and Auburn coming to the camp.

He also said he’s been blessed with a number of volunteers which allow him to be so inclusive when it comes to sports training.

“We even have high school coaches that come through and city councilmen and the fire department and police department that come through,” Taylor said.

“The Chamber of Commerce really jumped on board to get these kids more involved, too, so we’ve got a little part of the whole community.”

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Fighting Joe’s 18th hole is pictured at The Shoals, where the AHSAA State Championships were held earlier this month.

— the owner of the Trail — that everyone who plays pays, RTJ receives $5 per golfer per round for the championship’s 36-hole event.

“We’re very thankful our kids get to play on some of best courses in the country,” said Marvin Chou, AHSAA Assistant Director and Director of Golf. “Plus, it’s not just at championship tournament time.

A lot of schools play host to sectional tournaments and substate tournaments at some of the RTJ courses.”

This year, four sectionals were played at three RTJ courses — Magnolia Cove, Oxmoor Valley in Birmingham and Highland Oaks in Dothan. Six sub-state tournaments, the final challenge before earning state finals berths,

were played at Magnolia Grove and Silver Lakes.

Cannon called the partnership between high school golfers and the Trail a win-win situation.

“More important than just the state championship, we host a lot of teams in the local communities around the Trail,” he said. “Go to any place on the Trail, every afternoon from about 2:30 until 6, and you’ll see dozens of kids, coaches and parents. Sometimes the kids are learning the game and the parents are tagging along and getting the opportunity to see what golf can do for families.

We’re focused on kids coming, learning to socialize and compete in respectful manner.”

Justin Mallicoat, the girls’ coach at Class 4A White Plains High School in Calhoun County,

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said his golfers build their skills and relationships at Silver Lakes in Gadsden.

“Jason Callan, the director of golf at Silver Lakes, is terrific.

He’s kid-oriented and wants to see the game grow,” Mallicoat said.

“He makes it easy for us to come out and practice and be successful.

“This is a sport for gentlemen and gentlewomen. Sure, you have competitiveness among the teams, but there are players who play with each other all year. Their families get to know each other and become friends. In basketball, you play 32 minutes and you may never talk to that person again. On the golf course, you spend time with someone, get to know their personalities and it could develop into a friendship that you can carry the rest of your life.”

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physicality of Reeltown.

Closing out its region schedule in Week 8, Reeltown will visit Vincent, which it has beaten seven times in eight meetings. The Rebels’ 48-15 win against Vincent last season clinched a playoff spot.

Reeltown will close its season with a home game against Ranburne, which is no longer in the region. The Rebels have won the last two meetings between the teams in a row, including a narrow 34-28 win last year that came down to the wire.

Unlike most recent years, Reeltown is saving its bye for the final week of the regular season.

Record early prediction: With only three teams on Reeltown’s schedule making the playoffs last year and given how much they have coming back, the Rebels are a shoo-in for the postseason. Reeltown is going 8-2 this year with its only region loss coming against Thorsby. Its wins are against Bullock County, Dadeville, Fayetteville, Horseshoe Bend, LaFayette, Central Coosa, Vincent and Ranburne.

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games, including three straight that made it to at least the second round.

Reeltown will host its first game in Week 4 against LaFayette, which battled with Lanett for the region title last year.

Reeltown leads the series 7-5 but has lost the last three straight.

Then Reeltown will host Maplesville, which it hasn’t played since 2005. The Red Devils are only 1A, but they went undefeated in the regular season last year and advanced to the third round of the playoffs.

Thorsby then comes to town for a region matchup. Although Reeltown has never lost to Thorsby in four meetings, it may have a tough time against a strong squad that went 7-2 in the regular season and went to the postseason.

For the final game of its four-game home stand, Reeltown will host Central Coosa for a local matchup that’s never been played before. Central Coosa will have its hands full with the Rebels, though, as the Cougars went 0-10 last year and don’t match up to the

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Tourism bringing in big bucks for county A work session is planned for today with Collari and the Alexander City City Council to further discuss the possibilities.

Tourism meant a lot on the employment A recently released study of tourism front in Tallapoosa County as well. in Alabama shows Tallapoosa County is Tallapoosa was the Alabama county seeing travel-related economic growth at with the 15th highest growth in Alabama one of the highest rates in Alabama. in two categories related to direct travel From job creation, lodging tax to direct tourism spending, the numbers show 2017 employment and travel-related jobs from 2016 to 2017. was a banner year in Tallapoosa County The county had 780 tourism-related jobs and the state. in 2015 and that number grew to 876 in The Alabama Tourism Department’s 2016. But in 2017 the number jumped by 2017 Annual Report shows Tallapoosa 12.6 percent to 986 travel-related jobs in County had the state’s fifth highest percentage growth in tourism dollars spent the county. That’s an increase of 110 new jobs related to tourism and travel. last year.

Direct travel-related jobs in Tallapoosa The total has gone from $44,265,996 County have gone from 526 in 2015 to in 2015 to $52,630,452 in 2016 to $65,048,110 in 2017. That’s an increase of 590 in 2016 and were at 664 in the current economic impact study for 2017. That’s a 23.6 percent from 2016 to 2017.

12 percent increase from 2016 to 2017.

These increases were reflected in state Those increased percentages gave lodging taxes collected in Tallapoosa County, which also showed a 23.6 percent Tallapoosa the 15th biggest increase among Alabama’s 67 counties in both of those increase from 2016 to 2017. In 2015, categories. $222,542 was collected, with $264,593 Tallapoosa’s good news falls right in collected in 2016 and $327,021 collected place with what happened across the state in 2017. last year.

What are the factors in that growth?

Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press Experts say the 2017 spike comes from release last Tuesday that the Alabama travel two areas. industry grew by $1 billion in 2017, to a The stature and popularity of Lake Martin is growing by leaps and bounds. In record of $14.3 billion in expenditures, and 2017, the area also saw an influx of visitors increased jobs by 7,399 to some 186,906 employees. The industry grew by 7 percent for an extended period as construction and attracted an additional 810,000 visitors of the Sabal Trail Pipeline had workers to top 26 million guests for the first time in staying in the area for several months. state history, according to the release.

What makes Alexander City’s numbers “Every part of the state saw dramatic even more impressive is currently there isn’t one entity dedicated to promoting the growth, from the beautiful mountains of the Tennessee Valley to the stunning area and attracting tourists and visitors.

Plus, the county’s lodging tax is well below white sand beaches along the Gulf Coast,” Ivey said in a released statement. “Most the state average. communities generated more revenue and County Commissioner Steve Robinson and Alexander City Chamber of Commerce gained jobs through hosting meetings, conventions, sporting events and visits to President and CEO Ed Collari have been museums, among other attractions. These championing the launch of a tourism gains were especially seen in those areas authority. The group could be funded by which have invested in sporting venues slightly raising the lodging tax to get it in which attract youth sports tournaments.” line with other areas.

The industry notched its highest growth “When you look at other lodging tax in 2017, since the Gulf Coast oil spill rates around the state and even in nearby in 2010, when tourists spent $9 billion, communities, Alexander City’s rate of 9 percent is below average,” Collari said at a according to numbers released by Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell. forum on the subject in April.

“This is such great news for the state of Currently, Alexander City’s lodging tax Alabama. In 2017, we had more visitors rate is 9 percent with 4 percent going to the state and 5 percent going into the city’s than at any other time in our history – visitors whose spending added one billion general fund. The average lodging tax in dollars more to the state economy than Alabama is 12 percent with comparable the year before,” Sentell said in a released communities like Sylacauga checking in statement. at 15 percent with 9 percent going to the Consider these stats from the 2017 city. Wetumpka’s rate is 16 percent with 12 Annual Report: percent dedicated to the city. Auburn and • Travelers are estimated to have spent Opelika both have 13 percent lodging tax more than $14.3 billion in Alabama. This rates.

By MITCH SNEED Editor

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A recently released study of tourism in Alabama shows Tallapoosa County had the fifth highest percentage growth in tourism dollars spent last year.

represents an increase of 7.1 percent as compared to 2016 spending.

• Based on the primary and secondary data, it is estimated more than 26.6 million people visited the state of Alabama during 2017.

• In 2017, more than $879 million of state and local tax revenues were generated by travel and tourism activities.

Montgomery economist Dr. Keivan Deravi says without those taxes, each household in Alabama would have had to pay $467 in additional taxes to maintain current service levels.

• Travel industry expenditures represent 7 percent of Alabama’s Gross Domestic Product – overall production – in 2017.

• An estimated 186,906 jobs – 9.4 percent of non-agricultural employment in Alabama – were directly or indirectly attributable to the travel and tourism industry.

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tudents at Reeltown High School celebrated the end of their high school career Friday and because of the threat of rain, the ceremony was inside Carrville Baptist Church. Spirits were high as graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas for the graduation ceremony.

Reeltown High School Sr. Beta Vice President and 2018 grad Katlyn Jaye led the Pledge of Allegiance and delivered the opening remarks. Following Jaye, principal Tom Cochran delivered greetings.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed this class,” Cochran said. “I’ve enjoyed their character, I’ve enjoyed their fortitude and their determination. I think those attributes do not come just from being born with them. I think you learn them. Our children model our actions and this class as a whole has done extremely well in leading and maintaining all

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Regan Newman, below, one of two salutatorians, delivered the salutatory to fellow classmates during Reeltown High School’s graduation ceremony held at Carrville Baptist Church Friday.

Left, graduates listen as one of two valedictorians, Katelyn Cotten, delivers the valedictory.

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

• The total impact of the travel and tourism industry on Alabama’s earnings in 2017 is estimated at close to $5 billion.

• Every $113,843 of travel-related expenditures creates one direct job in Alabama.

• For every $1 in Alabama’s travelrelated expenditures, the state retains a total of $0.34.

• The most visited counties in the state were Baldwin, Jefferson, Madison, Mobile, and Montgomery, accounting for 68 percent of the total number of visitors to the state.

The hospitality industry was responsible for $627.5 million in state taxes and an additional $251.6 million in local revenue for a total of $879 million, an increase of five percent over the previous year, the report said. Some $70 million was generated in state lodgings taxes of which 75 percent benefits the State General Fund.

the morals that make outstanding individuals.

“In 10 years, this class is probably the best in doing these things, so I thank you. I thank you for you all have done and given to these young adults.”

Following Cochran, one of two RHS salutatorians, Mallori Miller, delivered the salutatories “Follow Your Dreams” and “Importance of Being Yourself.” Salutatorian Regan Newman delivered a salutatory as well.

RHS also had two valedictorians this year, both who delivered a valedictory address.

Valedictorian Kayli Hornsby delivered her valedictory titled “Overcoming Obstacles.”

RHS 2018 Valedictorian Katelyn Cotten also delivered her valedictory titled “Life is About the Journey.”

Stacey Monroe led the roll call of seniors as Cochran presented diplomas.

After receiving diplomas, RHS seniors, family and friends joined in and sang the Alma Mater. Afterwards, Hayden Solomon delivered the closing remarks.

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Jones backs bills to help rural healthcare maze and assure that they get resources to where they are needed most,” Jones said.

Another area that Jones is Doctors leaving small hoping to help make a change is town hospitals, medical in the rate at which state medical centers in rural areas providers are reimbursed for closing and difficulty services. finding specialists close He has signed on as a to home are all issues Jones co-sponsor to the Georgia Senator facing people in Tallapoosa Johnny Isakson’s Fair Medicare County, many parts of Alabama and Hospital Payments Act of 2017 (S.397) across the country. that would help hospitals remain That’s why Alabama U.S. Senator Doug Jones said he chose this issue for open and functioning, especially in underserved and economically his first piece of original legislation. struggling regions by correcting Last week, Jones introduced the a flawed formula that results in bipartisan Rural Health Liaison Act disproportionately low Medicare (RHLA), with Senators Mike Rounds reimbursement payments to hospitals (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in rural and low-wage areas. as co-sponsors. This legislation is Alabama is reimbursed at the lowest designed to improve coordination rate in the nation, with providers among the United States Department getting just .67 cents on the dollar. of Agriculture and other health care “Too many rural hospitals have stakeholders through the creation of been forced to close in recent years, a rural health liaison. The RHLA has and hospitals in states like Georgia already garnered support from the National Rural Health Association and are at a unique disadvantage because of the way these Medicare payments the National Farmers Union. are calculated,” said Sen. Isakson, “Like many states with large rural a member of the Senate Committee communities, Alabama faces unique challenges when it comes to providing on Finance. “This legislation would address the discrepancy in payments, access to health care for all of our help to prevent future closures of residents,” Jones, a member of the hospitals in medically underserved Senate Health, Education, Labor areas, enable hospitals to boost wages and Pensions Committee, said. “I’ve in economically struggling regions, co-sponsored about 560 bills already and ensure patients have access to in my time here, but I’m proud that emergency and needed care.” the first bill I’m introducing as a lead Specifically, the Fair Medicare sponsor will help address an issue that affects so many people in my state and Hospital Payments Act would establish a national minimum “area wage across rural America. By establishing a rural health liaison at USDA, we can index” of 0.874. The area wage index better coordinate federal resources and is based on the relative hospital wage expand health care access to Americans level in the hospital’s geographic area compared to the national average. Over who have for too long struggled to receive quality, affordable care in their the past three decades, legislative and regulatory changes have combined own communities.” with broader economic trends to USDA plays a significant role in create an uneven playing field that federal rural development efforts. The agency has the capability to finance the has resulted in hospitals losing out construction of hospitals, to implement on millions of dollars in Medicare payments annually, Jones said. telehealth programs, and carry out “We have to find a way for this health education initiatives. The RHLA would establish a rural health liaison to to be more equal across the nation,” ensure USDA is fully coordinated and Jones said. “We lost another hospital leveraged with the U.S. Department of in Alabama just last month. I think my Health and Human Services (HHS) as bill along this with this one, would help at least get every state on a level well as other important stakeholders. playing field and give rural medical “The idea is to have someone who can navigate through the governmental facilities a fighting chance.”

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Voters reminded of crossover voting regulations voting, where a voter who cast a ballot in one party’s primary election would be unable to vote in a runoff of the opposing party. The bill passed through the legislature with an overwhelming majority before being signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey.

In the past, the Alabama Democratic Party has made it a rule not to allow those who voted in the Republican primary to vote in a Democratic runoff, while the state GOP had no such rule in place. But the Republicans have the same rules now.

By MITCH SNEED Editor

With the primary election set for Tuesday, June 5, the issue of crossover voting has again become a topic of conversation.

Bottom line: Voters must pick a party when they vote in the primary and stick with it through the runoffs if there are any.

Last year, the Alabama State Legislature passed a bill designed to stop crossover

Alabama does not require primary voters to register with a political party.

The crossover voting ban is an attempt to prevent voters of one political party from trying to meddle in another party’s runoff.

In the primaries, you have to pick one party and stay with that party through the runoffs.

But in November’s general election, Alabama voters can vote for candidates from either party.

“The simplest way I can describe it is that in the primary and runoff you have

CommunityCalendar Today is

Today’s Birthdays

May 31, 2018 Friday, June 1

RUMMAGE SALE: The First Presbyterian Church is hosting a rummage sale to clear out the youth house at 371 Jefferson Street from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be furniture, appliances, crafts, Bible study kits and more.

CAMP HIDDEN LAKE: Applications for the Salvation Army’s Camp Hidden Lake from June 18-23 are due by June 1. The camp is free to those who qualify.

Register online at campscui.active. com/orgs/CampHiddenLake.

CHURCH SINGING: Family Worship Center is hosting a Friday Night Singing with Eternal Vision June 1 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1676 Sewell Street in Alexander City.

Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, June 2

LEAVE NO TRACE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting National Trails Day Leave No Trace in the Park at 9 a.m. The hiking event will educate hikers on how to “leave no trace” when hiking.

This hike is part of the 100 Alabama Mile Challenge. Meet at the Campfire Trail Head in the North Picnic area.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is celebrating the pastoral anniversary of Rev. Edward Milner and First Lady Emily Milner June 2 at 5 p.m. in the New Adka Education Building at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville.

BOOK SIGNING: Lakesha Denise will have a book signing for her new book “Powerful Women of Faith” from 4 to 6 p.m at the Lake Martin Innovation Center.

BENEFIT SINGING: Oak Ridge Church in Dadeville is hosting a benefit singing and cake auction for Jimmy Bolt June 2. The cake auction begins at 5 p.m. and the singing starts at 6 p.m. Scheduled to perform are Masters’ Touch, Union Encouragers, Ray and Coby Fusion.

Sunday, June 3

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY:

Daniel Meigs, Summer People, Josh Smith and Jewel Russell are celebrating their birthdays today.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 133rd church anniversary at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Gordon McCord, pastor of Second Marrietta Missionary Baptist Church in Castleberry.

Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited to attend.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services at 10:30 a.m.

Eternal Vision will provide special music and a love offering will be taken. There will be a fellowship dinner after the service.

Everyone is welcome.

CHURCH SINGING: Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church will host the Dixie Echoes of Pensacola, Florida at 6 p.m. The group has been around for over 50 years providing Southern Gospel music.

A love offering will be taken. The church is located on Highway 280 in Dadeville.

MEN AND WOMEN’S DAY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual Men and Women’s Day at 2 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Richard Jacobs of New Popular Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Pastor of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist is Rev. G.H. Pulliam.

June 3 - June 7

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting Vacation Bible School June 3 through June 7.

Family night will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Monday through Thursday will be from 8 a.m. to noon. “Game On: Gearing Up for Life’s Big Game” is open for ages completing Pre K-4 through sixth grade. Register at www.fbc-ac.org/ gameon.

June 3 - June 8

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Beginning Baptist Church on Coley Creek Road is hosting vacation Bible school June 3 - June 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The theme is “Game On” and is for ages three through youth.

Meals will be served every night and transportation is available.

Please call 256-750-0068 for more information.

Monday, June 4

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Adelia Russell and Mamie’s Place libraries will have its summer reading program kickoff event at the Alexander City Sportplex Gym. Registration for both the summer reading program and the children’s talent show will be open until June 8.

June 4 - June 6

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Adka and Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist churches are hosting vacation Bible school June 4 to June 6 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. nightly at the New Adka Missionary Baptist Church.

SPIRITUAL: The Word Bible Church presents three nights of spiritual re-visitation and resurgence June 4 - 6 at 7 p.m.

Monday’s speaker is Dr. Eddie Hunter of Miracle Baptist Church. Tuesday’s speaker is Overseer Calvin Daniel of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and Wednesday’s speaker is Bishop Demetrius Griffin of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church.

June 4 - June 8

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: West End Church is hosting “Game On and Gear Up for Life’s Big Game” Vacation Bible School June 4 - 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Supper will be served at 5 and VBS will begin at 6 p.m.

Registration is now open and van pickup is available.

To register see a member of West End or call the church office at 256-234-2130 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

June 5-7

CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting revival services June 5-7 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest speakers will be Rev. Jerry

to pick one and stay with it,” Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said. “In the general election, you are free to vote for any candidate in any party of your choosing.”

Last year in the runoff between Roy Moore and Luther Strange for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, the state saw more than 600 crossover and vote illegally in the runoff.

According to the crossover law, the penalty for violating this law is one year in jail and a fine of $15,000. But Merrill opted not to prosecute those people due to the newness of the law.

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

Today’s Anniversaries

Tanya and Craig Hunnicutt and Dexter and Olean Catrett celebrate their anniversaries today.

Dowdell of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Morris Lewis of St. Luke CME Church and Rev. Robert Cadenhead of Macdeonia Baptist Church. The pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church is Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr.

Wednesday, June 6

SPEAKER: Alex City Methodist Church is hosting creationist Kent Hovind Wednesday, June 6 at 5 p.m.

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday June 6 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Friday, June 8

CONCERT: Award-winning pianist, arranger, music composer Christopher Cooley will perform in a free-will offering concert at Lake Pointe Baptist Church, located at 8352 AL Highway 50 in Walnut Hill, just east of AL 49, south of Dadeville.

The concert is a fund-raiser to support the Lei Bledsoe/Joe Ponder Fund of neighboring Sardis UM Church. The Bledsoe/Ponder Fund provides financial support and acts of kindness to people in the community in times of hardship. Donations will be accepted.

Admission is free.

Cooley, who now lives in New York, has played a variety of instruments and with various vocal soloists at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center, as well as in Italy, Germany, Austria and a half-dozen other countries.

Lake Pointe Baptist Church is donating the use of its sanctuary and baby-grand piano in anticipation of a crowd too large for the smaller capacity of neighboring Sardis United Methodist Church.

A reception with refreshments and light snacks will precede the performance.

Saturday, June 9

PRODUCTION: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting

musical artist Andy Griggs in concert at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $12 and are available at mtvernontheatre.net BRIDGE BUILDERS FOOTBALL CAMP: The annual Bridge Builders Football Camp will be June 9 and 23. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the $10 fee includes lunch.

Current and former Auburn University athletes are set to help including Tre’ Williams, Malik Miller and K.J. Britt. Pre-registration will be at JRs Mondays starting May 21.

For more information contact Hudson R. Hinton at 256-750-1140.

CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School class of 1969 will meet at the Cooper Recreation Center June 9 at 10 a.m.

June 9 - 14

CAMP: Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a theatre camp for kids June 9-14.

June 10 - 14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting “Game On” Vacation Bible School June 11-14 from 5:20 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. with a kickoff party June 10 at 6 p.m.

The Kickoff Party will have smores, games, fun, music and more. You can register at this event for VBS. VBS will have music, art, Bible study, recreation and lots of surprises. A free T-shirt is included.

For more information call 256-7491102. Pickup will be available upon request.

June 11 - 16

RABIES WEEK: Many vet clinics in the area are offering $12 Rabies vaccinations during the week. In addition Dr. John Caldwell will take his Rabies vaccination services on the road June 16. He will be at the Daviston Fire Department from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. June 16 and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at Hall Propane in New Site. The $12 fee only covers the Rabies vaccination.

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