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Local graduation rates steady

The state board has since come out and said that these rates were incorrect due to a coding error. Work has begun to release a more accurate number in the The Alabama State Board of coming days. Education recently released its annual In both Tallapoosa County and report on the graduation rates of high Alexander City, the evidence available schools throughout the state. Their shows how, in contrast to the state documents purportedly showed that the report, students here have been overall state graduation rate had dropped graduating at approximately the same several percentage points, sending rate they have been over the past several Alabama clattering down the national years. ranking ladder as a result. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Reeltown Principal Tom Cochran stated that Reeltown had reached a 90 percent graduation rate according to state requirements. Chris Hand, the principal at Dadeville High School, reported that “Based on what I’ve seen, we stayed roughly the same.” This places Dadeville at approximately 91 percent. Once the final, more accurate count was released by the state, he believed that if there

was any change to the rates, it would be negligible at most. Horseshoe Bend Principal James Aulner explained that the graduation rates there had stayed the same, hovering at 87 percent. Alexander City Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper noted that Benjamin Russell’s graduation rate initially appeared to be around 93 percent. In their first report, the state claimed See GRAD • Page 3

Drug Take Back event collects 173 pounds of prescriptions

Kiwanis Club, EMA director talk Tallapoosa Alert system benefits

By DONALD CAMPBELL and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The Dadeville Kiwanis Club welcomed Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran as a special guest during their weekly meeting on Thursday. Approximately 20 Kiwanis and Key Club members were present to listen to his presentation regarding the Tallapoosa Alert system. “It went into effect in late March, and April 5 was the first day it was used,” Moran said. “I’m really excited about us having it. It saves lives.” He explained that phone numbers listed in the Tallapoosa County White and Yellow Pages were entered into the system during its setup and would be alerted for tornado and thunderstorm warnings. However, for county See ALERT • Page 3

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Keith Robinson walks away from bee hives in his yard in Dadeville after spilting one Friday morning. Below, Robinson removes a swarm from a fire hydrant at Jack’s in Dadeville with his bare hands Friday.

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Talllapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran announces a new system for delivering alerts to citizens.

Honey must be in Keith Robinson’s blood – the retiree and Dadeville resident has been a beekeeper since a child. “I got it in my blood and cannot get it out,” Robinson said. “My great aunt when I was a teenager had (bee)gums. I asked her about them and she told me that is where honey bees live. She See BEEKEEPER • Page 5

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Edward Bell students place highly in statewide competition

Driver uninjured after logging truck overturns on Highway 49

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Several groups of students from the Edward Bell Career Tech Center in Camp Hill made the trip up to Birmingham last week to attend the Skills USA 2017 Alabama State Leadership and Skills Conference. During the convention, they competed in events related to the field they are studying at the tech center. “Law enforcement, industrial maintenance and welding were the three main areas our students competed in, with different groups within these overall areas,” Edward Bell Principal Chad McKelvey said. In order to reach the state competition in Birmingham, the See TECH • Page 5

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Residents brought unwanted and expired medication by the bagful to Walgreens in Alexander City Saturday, serving two important purposes. Residents were able to safely dispose of medication and keep it out of the area water supply by bringing medication to the Drug Take-Back Day event. It also was a great way to make sure that it didn’t wind up in the wrong hands. “We’ve been doing in this for a number of years and the response is always good,” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “All of the local law enforcement agencies as well as ALEA work together on this. We aren’t the only one doing it, similar events are being held all across the state. It has been a great tool to get these drugs disposed of properly and safely.” Law enforcement officials took in 173 pounds of medication. The items

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Reeltown junior Thomas Motes works with a hand grinder in the welding shop at the Edward Bell Career Technical Center.

An Anniston-based logging truck overturned on Highway 49 near DW ov Road Tuesday evening, but despite losing R its it load and the violent nature of the crash, the driver escaped without serious cr injury. in At about 5:20 Tuesday evening, law enforcement officials say that a truck en driven by Roy Minnifield of Anniston dr See LOGS • Page 3

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Obituaries Mrs. Juanita W. Payne 1937 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Juanita W. Payne, 79, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Arnall and Rev. Frank Arnall will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Payne passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at University of Alabama Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Tallapoosa County to Dewey White and Sara Jane Dye White. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed keeping up with each one. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Harris (Steve) of Alexander City and Judy Lashley (Bobby) of Goodwater; sons, Randall Payne (Sarah) of Alexander City and Charles Payne (Dara) of Jacksons Gap; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Mary Ellen Phillips of Dadeville; brothers, Mac Arthur White and Thomas White (Mary Ann) both of Dadeville She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Johnny Payne; daughter, Donna Kay Payne; grandchild, Jeffry Lyn Payne; brothers, Robert White, Durrell White, Theron White, and Athon White; and sister, Alton Meadows. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Police Reports Dadeville Police Department May 2

• A Birmingham man, age 37, was arrested on ag Highway 280 on the charge H of Reckless Endangerment and Attempting to Elude a an Police Officer. P • A Dadeville woman, age 41, was arrested on ag East South Street on the E charge of Driving Under the ch Influence. In • An Alexander City man, age 31, was arrested at the ag Tallapoosa County Jail on Ta two charges of Failure to tw Appear. A

May 1

• A Dadeville man, age 44, was arrested on East 44 South Street for Possession S of Concealed Carry without a Permit. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred H on Freeman Drive. • A report was filed for Burglary and Theft that B occurred on Freeman Drive. oc

April 30

• A Jacksons Gap man, age 34, was arrested at the ag Tallapoosa County Jail on Ta two charges of Failure to tw Appear. A

April 28

• A report was filed for Harassment that occurred H on Highway 280.

April 27

• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that D occurred on E. Columbus oc Street. St • A Dadeville man, age 20, was arrested on ag N. Broadnax Street on N two charges of Failure to tw Appear. A • A Tallassee man, age 25, was arrested at the 25 Tallapoosa County Jail on Ta two charges of Failure to tw Appear. A

April 26

• A report was filed for Assault 3rd that occurred A on Highway 280. • An Opelika man, age 19, was arrested ag on Highway 280 on the charge of Receiving Stolen ch Property 1st Subject was in P possession of a stolen car po out of Opelika. ou

April 25

• A Dadeville man, age 19, was arrested on Freeman Drive on the charge of Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Receiving Stolen Property in an incident that occurred on Freeman Drive.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department May 2

• Devonte Price of Alexander City was arrested for an active failure to appear child support warrant. • Bernard Russell of Dadeville was arrested for an active probation violation warrant. • James Lowry of Alexander City was arrested for an active child support warrant. • Sutton Johnson of Alexander City was arrested for an active probation violation warrant.

May 1

• A resident of Highway 49 South in Tallassee filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Courtney Russell of Alexander City was arrested for an outstanding failure to appear warrant.

April 30

• A resident of Stableway Road in Pike Road filed a report for burglary and theft of property. • A resident of 49 South in Tallassee filed a report for burglary and theft of property. • Kristopher Johnson of Hilcrest Street in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear driving under the influence. • Walter Maynor of County Road 529 in Scottsboro was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

April 29

• Jessica Rice of New Hope Trail in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence third. • Terrance Satterwhite of Stonegate Drive in Auburn was arrested for domestic violence third.

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Boat Landing. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Sportplex Boulevard.

April 27

• Kayla Ann Kitchens, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Dalton Blake Johnson, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Armando Trejo Velazquez, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Jeremy Montel Ferrell, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for buying/receiving stolen property. • Jatimothy Marquise Miller, 26, of Sylacauga was arrested for buying/receiving stolen property. Revandor Bernard Westbrook Jr., 18, of Sylacauga was arrested for unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle. • Theft was reported at the Sportplex Fairgrounds. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on O Street. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Road. • Burglary and domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1900 block of Old Kellyton Road. • Theft was reported in the 800 block of Marshall Street. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Jefferson Street. • Harassing communications was reported on County Road.

• Richard Barns of Campbell Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence third. • A resident of Boone Valley Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Willow Drive in Alexander City filed a report for domestic violence harassment.

April 26

• Hoyt Treadwell of Camp Hill was arrested for domestic violence harassment. • Nicole Rupert of Eclectic was arrested for an outstanding failure to appear warrant.

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• Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of Knollwood Drive.

May 1

• Stormie Nicole Bobo, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for bond revocation. • Corterius Leon Ellis, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Terrence Demone Johnson, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Johnisha Shuntae Crayton, 29, of Camp Hill was arrested for domestic violence. • Danny Ray Kelley, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana. • Criminal trespass was reported in the 200 block of B Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1500 block of Second Street. • Receiving stolen property and possession of marijuana was reported on Thompson Ridge Road. • Robbery was reported on Hillabee Street. • Robbery was reported on Hillabee Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on B Street. • Harassing communications was reported on Court Square. • Burglary was reported on Jefferson Street.

April 30

• Billy James Thompson, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Bryan Allen Curlee, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for escape. • Shannon Dwayne Causey, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Joseph Alan Dunham, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. • Reginald Blaine Brown, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Attempting to elude a police officer was reported on Sportplex Boulevard. • Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia was reported on Pearson Chapel Road. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1100 block of Elk Drive. • Harassment was reported at the Benjamin Russell High School Gym. • Domestic violence was reported on Stowe Ferry

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April 28

• Audrea Michelle Dobbs, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Sabrina Dunaway Cook, 61, of Alexander City was arrested for aggravated assault family. • David Edward Jones, 19, of New York, New York was arrested for robbery. • Derrick Lamont Norris, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for robbery. • Jennifer Elizabeth Krolickeiewiez, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Sarah Kristen Cogburn, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Crystalea Joiner, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Anthony Sanchez White, 45, of Alexander City was arrested bail jumping. • Domestic violence was reported on Court Square. • Domestic violence was reported on Sam Street. • Identity theft was reported County Road. • Harassing communications was reported on Cherokee Road. • Driving under the influence alcohol was reported on Hillabee Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of Creek Circle. • Burglary and harassment were reported in the 500 block of Houston Street. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Street.

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residents who wanted to be reached in other ways, such as through e-mail and text messages, or wanted to customize which emergency alerts they wished to receive could sign up through the county EMA website. “When you get to Tallaco.com, select Departments and then click on EMA. From the EMA page, you’ll be able to sign up with Tallapoosa Alerts. It’s really easy to sign up for,” Moran said. When signing up, individuals can select if they want only one or two of the possible alert situations or all 12 of them. They can also choose how they want to be contacted: e-mail, text message or phone calls to cell and home phones. If they wish not to be contacted during certain times of the day, there is an option for that as well. The best part is that there is no cost for signing up to get Tallapoosa Alerts. Moran also detailed how the process works: when an alert is issued, an automated system will begin calling or texting the numbers on the list. Following the announcement, the customer will be asked to acknowledge they received the alert. This benefits first responders, as areas where the message was not acknowledged could be among the hardest hit and most in need of emergency services following the event.

Having to do so might seem annoying, but it does help send emergency teams to the proper locations in the aftermath. While one of the main purposes of this system is to warn residents of Tallapoosa County when severe weather strikes, Tallapoosa Alerts can give them alerts about other serious issues that might arise. “If there’s a wreck on 280 and we need to evacuate everyone within a mile radius of the site, depending on what the truck might be carrying, we can do that,” Moran said. “If we need to let people know to boil water for 24 hours because of a break in the line, we can do that.” Even though receiving notifications from Tallapoosa Alerts can be highly beneficial, Moran stressed that people still need more than one method of getting alerts, like having a NOAA weather radio. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Resources like Tallapoosa Alerts are the ounces of prevention to help residents be prepared in case of emergencies. Being able to customize it to fit one’s own personal preferences means it is not only a useful resource to have, but was designed with the public in mind.

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were sealed into boxes and will be transported for incineration. Sabrina Wood of Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership Coordinator said Saturday’s numbers show there is a need for this program. “Saturday was a great success,” Wood said. “To continue having that much dropped off at every event proves the need is still there. Not only did we keep 173 pounds out of the water supply which helps the environment, but more people have been made aware that flushing them is not the method.” Wood and Abbett said that they have been looking at options to have some permanent receptacles places in strategic locations so that residents wouldn’t have to wait until an event is held. They have collected information about the types that are available

and are looking at possible funding avenues and locations now. Abbett said that prescription drug abuse is one of the fastest growing problems that law enforcement faces. “Having these medications around your home can make you a target,” Abbett said. “We have worked burglaries where medication was among the things that were taken. So this is another way to prevent that.” Wood said she is thankful that so many people took advantage of the program. “There’s no way to measure the exact impact those medicines would have had,” Wood said. “I hope that this means the awareness continues to grow, and that these events continue to grow. It’s hard to measure exactly how much this helps, but every pound matters. Really, every pill matters.”

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Roy Minnifield, front left, talks to insurance representative as he does paperwork to document a rollover accident he had in his log truck Tuedsay eveing on Highway 49 near Dadeville.

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aapproached a sharp curve in the hhighway and the load of logs it was hhauling shifted, causing the truck to ooverturn and skid to the shoulder. The entire load of logs were sent fflying into the wooded area adjacent tto the highway. But Minnifield was aable to walk away from the crash with oonly minor injuries. Minnifield is aan independent hauler who has been working with loggers in the Tallapoosa w ccarrier recently. Traffic was diverted for nearly four hhours as crews worked to get the truck

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Benjamin Russell’s graduation rate was B oonly 85 percent, but once the corrected rreport is released, he believes they may sstand at 91 percent. Over the past few years, the graduation rrates for local high schools has risen ssignificantly, with all four schools jumping from the 70s to the high 80s and even low fr 990s. There are a multitude of factors that ggo into these numbers, but being able to rraise these numbers and maintain a high level of graduating students is a powerful le aaccomplishment. “The goal for Alabama 2020 (a plan pput in place by the Alabama State Board oof Education, setting certain goals for state sschools to meet by the year 2020) is to hhave a statewide average graduation rate oof 90 percent,” Dr. Cooper said. “We’ve made great strides and have been working m with at-risk students.” w Even with the state creating more sstringent formulas to calculate progress than were initially used, he feels that the th

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city will be able to keep their graduation rate above the state goal. Though Dr. Cooper was only able to speak for progress at Benjamin Russell, enough can be seen from the county schools to show that they have made great progress of their own and can reach this goal as well. Adding to all this confusion is how the state Board of Education and the U.S. Department of Education have different methods of calculating graduation rates. Certain special classes may be counted as core classes under state guidelines, but not at the national level. Having a graduation rate of 100 percent may be an impossible dream, but 90 percent across the board is an achievement to be proud of. The end result? Welleducated young men and women ready to proceed to college or enter the workforce, with either course leading to a smarter, better Alabama.

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upright do it could be moved. “I’m OK,” Minnifield said. “I hate that this caused so much trouble. It’s pretty tough to see that truck on its side too. That’s my livelihood.” Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Troopers were the lead investigators on the crash. Units from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Jacksons Gap Police Department and the Eagle Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to help with traffic control at the scene.

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allapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran wants everyone to sign up for the new Tallapoosa Alert system and so does the Outlook. Moran has been promoting the new service and it has already been put to use. “It went into effect in late March, and April 5 was the first day it was used,” Moran told the Dadeville Kiwanis Club last week. “I’m really excited about us having it. It saves lives.” He explained that phone numbers listed in the Tallapoosa County White and Yellow Pages were entered into the system during its setup and would be alerted for tornado and thunderstorm warnings. However, for county residents who wanted to be reached in other ways, such as through e-mail and text messages, or wanted to customize which emergency alerts they wished to receive could sign up through the county EMA website. We think it is a great supplement to other systems already in place. The system takes advantage of something a lot of us have already – cellphones and smartphones. When it comes to safety in regards to weather and other disasters, there are never enough ways of getting the word out. It has been shown time and time again that planning and advanced warning saves lives. Another plus is that users can customize what alerts they get from watches to warnings and even the types of storms it sends the alerts for. The system also allows for easy alerts when an area needs to be evacuated. “If there’s a wreck on 280 and we need to evacuate everyone within a mile radius of the site, depending on what the truck might be carrying, we can do that,” Moran said. “If we need to let people know to boil water for 24 hours because of a break in the line, we can do that.” The system is good but we agree with Moran that more than one method is needed to get weather alerts.

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ay Day was no celebration of labor for the White House staffers charged with cleaning up the messes of or trying to interpret the sometimesuninterpretable utterings of our president. Instead, it was a distress call. Monday, May 1, 2017, will not go down in the Trump annals as his best day. He showed his lack of knowledge of history and further illustrated a tendency to want to pal around with fanatical rulers. First, there was what we’ll call the “Old Hickory” debacle. If you know anything about American history, you know that “Old Hickory” was the nickname of Andrew Jackson, our seventh president, called so because of his strong personality. On Monday, Trump told a reporter, “(Jackson) was really angry that — he saw what was happening with regard to the Civil War. He said, ‘There’s no reason for this.’ ” If Trump is right, Jackson’s foresight was uncanny. He died 16 years prior to the Civil War. Moreso, if Trump is correct, Jackson’s feelings ran counter to his lifestyle. At the time of his death, Jackson owned approximately 150 slaves, a number he had grown from nine at the time of his purchase of his Hermitage estate near Nashville. In fact, the website for

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the Hermitage, which serves largely to trumpet Jackson, states bluntly, “In all reality, slavery was the source of Andrew Jackson’s wealth.” Perhaps Jackson would have stopped slavery and, thus, the Civil War – by making slavery the law of the land. But the shouts of “Mayday!” from the Trump crisis team didn’t stop there. In a separate interview with Bloomberg News, Trump said of a meeting with the North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, “If it would be appropriate for me to meet with him, I would absolutely, I would be honored to do it.” Honored to meet with Kim Jong-Un? Really? This is a man who has killed his own people – killed members of his own family, even – while thousands of others labor away in forced labor camps at his whim. This is a man that has no honor and should be shown the same amount. This is a killer and a despot. But, hey, it wouldn’t be Trump’s first meeting with such a man. By that time, our president’s planned meeting with Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte would likely have taken place, a meeting agreed to in a Saturday phone call between the two.

Duterte is said to have killed 7,000 of his own people in his government’s crackdown on drugs, some by his personal hand. He cursed and used racial epithets in tirades against our former president Barack Obama. Tapes shown of his press conferences reveal a vile and profane man who obviously has no vocabulary outside curses and even less regard for human rights. So, two days after Trump’s “Mayday!” here are my questions: Do we have a president who knows nothing about the history of the country he leads and just makes it up as he goes along? But, more importantly, does our president have true regard for human rights? If so, why is he becoming so chummy with despots who most assuredly don’t (and we haven’t even touched on Vladimir Putin yet)? For years, countries throughout the world have looked to the United States to stand up taller than anyone and demand that the most basic human rights be respected, to be that shining beacon on the hill. Now, our president is “honored” to host a madman and having conversations with a leader who proudly boasts of killing his citizens with his own hands. God, please bless America. David Granger is the managing editor of the Elmore County newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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There are many places to go this summer great place to have a picnic and then burn off some calories. The e have so many weather is great for hiking the mountain. opportunities Don’t want to leave for outdoor your own yard? You still activities in Dadeville have lots of options like and Tallapoosa County, grill some burgers, make and this time of year is homemade ice cream, one of the best times to invite friends over to be outside. share and enjoy the Let’s talk about a few. fellowship. I bet you can think of Use local and city parks many more places for or facilities to gather good family fun and friends and family, invite enjoy being outside. Lake Martin is a natural your neighbor that is choice. The water might a self-proclaimed grill master for some serious be a little bit cool yet, bar-b-que. so while we wait for I’m sure each of you warmer water how have a special place that about a bucket of fried is a fun place to spread chicken and head up to a picnic. Find it, use it Horseshoe Bend National and enjoy the outdoors. Park for a picnic? Then I’m the one hung up on walk the park and get a having food at every little history. gathering. You’ll have to Smith Mountain is a

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admit food does improve a social gathering. But if you prefer just being outside, all these places in our area are fun to just visit. By the way these kinds of outdoor activities are more fun if you leave your phones and other electronic devices at home. When was the last time you pitched horse shoes, threw a frisbee with your kids, or just walked through the woods and identified plants, trees and insects? So if I see you out there this summer I might just stop by and visit especially if there is food. Raphord Farrington is a Dadeville resident and a regular columnist for The Record.

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

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

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

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Beekeeper started showing me about them.” That obsession lead to his first honeybees while still in middle school. “Over the course of the next year I fell in love with them,” Robinson said. “She gave me four gums.” And the teenager did not just let the bee gums sit idle. “I had them when I went to high school and then when I went to school in Brewton,” Robinson said. “I had to leave them with my parents when I went to Auburn.” Robinson’s mother was proud to take them over. “Mom was happy,” Robinson said. “They took my four gums and turned them into 30 hives over time.” Then Robinson had to give up the bee business for the military and an arts job in Virginia. “A year after I retired I got my first two boxes again,” Robinson said. And he got some of his bees back from his parents. “They had one hive when I retired and I turned into three,” Robinson explained. “I just kept getting two more a year.”

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Robinson got his start with bees in Butler County but finds honey more plentiful here. “I had lived in Butler County where there is mostly pine trees and not too many hardwoods,” Robinson explained. “They would get what they could. One year I got five quarts from 10 hives. The most I got was 48 or 50 quarts there.” In 2005, Robinson said he felt a calling from the Lord and moved to Dadeville. The honey production has been better ever since. “I brought 11 with me and have been multiplying ever since,” Robinson said. He now has over 30 hives in three locations including his yard. “I gave away two hives to a ministry last year as part of my tithe,” he explained. “I think that is the way God increases my harvest. I have been blessed. “ Those blessings are evident in last year’s harvest. “I harvested 157 quarts last year,” Robinson said. “That is triple what I have done in previous years.” And Robinson, who also serves as president of the

Tallapoosa River Beekeepers Association, says this year looks to be even better. With swarms and honey collection already started, “I have already purchased 300 quart jars.” Robinson does sell some of his honey but he also consumes much of it too. “I eat about two quarts a month,” he explained. “I put it in coffee, on peanut butter, all my cereal and toast. Almost anything people would put jelly on I put honey on instead.” This time of year keeps him busy splitting some of his hives and catching swarms like Friday morning at Jack’s in Dadeville. “I like to catch swarms anytime I can,” he explained. “If I can get to it, I will save the bees.” Robinson encourages area residents to let a beekeeper know when they see a swarm or to give him a call at 334-362-0956. In doing so, Robinson just might catch the swarm without his veil and in short sleeve shirt like at Jack’s Friday morning.

Tech students had to finish in the top three at the district level competition, McKelvey explained. Participants who finished first at the state level were eligible to move on to the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky this June. Fifteen students from the welding department took part in four different events, welding instructor Joe Abercrombie stated. This included a pair of students doing art and sculpture, a team of three with a community service project, three teams of three working in fabrication and one who performed a job skills demonstration. “During the job skills demonstration, the student demonstrated the proper use and safety of a hand grinder. The community service project team built and installed a hand rail for a handicap accessible section at the Horseshoe Bend football stadium and took third in the state. The fabrication team was given a specific set of materials and blueprints in order to make fire pits.” Abercrombie said. Dalton Nabors, an industrial maintenance instructor, described how his teams took part in additive manufacturing, industrial motor controls, mobile robotics, robotics and automation and electronics competitions. The mobile robotics team had to construct a robot that would fit in a cube 18 by 18 by 18 inches that could lift giant jacks as well as lift itself while hanging from a piece of PVC pipe while the robotics and automation group worked with a six-axis robot. Two pairs of students also competed in crime scene investigation, according to law enforcement instructor Major Todd Griffith. “They were given a crime scene scenario and had to do a complete investigation of the scene. They had to take measurements and photographs, collect evidence and process them for latent prints, and complete the necessary paperwork,” Griffith said. None of the students from Edward Bell placed first in the state, but a number of the students had strong showings in their respective events, finishing second or third. The welding fabrication team of Jeremiah Blankenship, Brady Claybrook and Bradley

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Shape took second place, as did Kinsey Shaddix in the welding sculpture competition. Crime scene investigation team Arlisha Brooks and Daniel Montgomery, Trey Jones, Mikah Tapley and Dustin Rich of the welding community service project team and the robotics and automation technology team of Caleb Jones and Austin Holley all claimed third place. Even though none of the Edward Bell competitors finished first in the state during this year’s competition, there were still many positives to take away from their performance. “This is the fourth year the center has been open, and I’m happy with my group and how they did at state,” Abercrombie said. “I feel it has a big impact on the students. It gives them real world life skills and teaches them about communication with others in a group,” Nabors explained. “They were excited, and I feel it’s a great experience for them,” Griffith added. Some of the students also felt it had been a worthwhile experience. Reeltown junior Thomas Motes, who was on one of the welding fabrication teams, said “I feel it was a good learning experience. It was a lot of work over eight hours.” Reeltown junior Kyle Nelson, who was also on the fabrication team, added “It was really fun and a great learning experience. I want to go again.” Dadeville junior Dillan Ray, who competed in additive manufacturing, felt “It means a lot. CAD programming and 3-D design is what I want to do in college. I had fun and there’s always next year.” He also shared valuable advice for those interested in such fields, stating “the most important thing is to have fun and not worry too much.” “We’ve been consistent in our performance,” McKelvey said. “It shows our students are learning the necessary skills, that we’re equipping them with what they need to be successful in life. They can compete with students from anywhere in the state and anywhere in the country.”

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Bill Nichols State Veteran’s Home – FINANCING AVAILABLE – Sales • Service • Installation P.O. Box 103, Alex City, AL (256) 329-8488

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FAYE EDMONDSON Attorney at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

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WHATLEY MONUMENT Company “Better Service – A Family Tradition” 1049 Hillabee Street • Alexander City, AL

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Don’t forget who you belong to

The story is told of a mother f the question “who are you?” in the grocery store with her were asked, how would you child throwing a tantrum. As respond? Personally, I am not observers watched, the mother a keepsake person who keeps said, “Quit staring at me, you everything my children and don’t know what I go through grandchildren did when they were or the circumstances.” She younger. Although, all the “art momentarily forgot to whom she work” in my home was drawn Jackie Wilbourn belonged and identified. by them, framed, and is hanging Bethel Baptist Females in the workforce on the walls in our house. Several Church will receive encouragement and years ago, my husband gave me praise for a job well done but a curio cabinet to display my mementos and careful consideration had to as a wife and mother, taking care of the family is not words of thankfulness. The be given to each item. ladder of success, often at the expense of There are two gold wrist watches that our family, blinds husbands and fathers. belonged to my grandmothers and two We find ourselves in compromising gold pocket watches that belonged to my situations and forget to whom we belong. grandfathers. My dad’s retirement gift A Christian’s identity is found only from the Department of Corrections is also through Jesus Christ. Paul expressed it in the cabinet. There is a tiny pink beaded clearly in 2 Timothy 2:19 by saying, “In bracelet that spells out the name “Brown” spite of all that, God’s people, have a solid – the bracelet used to identify me at birth. foundation. These words are engraved Driver’s license is used for identity, although the weights are always incorrect! on it, ‘The Lord knows those who belong to Him, and ‘Whoever worships the Lord Passports get us safely from one country must give up doing wrong.” (God’s Word to another. An insurance card identifies Translation). A heart must be changed us as having health care coverage. Fingerprints are certainly an accurate form and stamped with the knowledge and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and of identification. Savior of your life. Identity theft is in the news daily as more and more people are having their Jackie Wilbourn is a chaplain with identity stolen. Have you ever lost your Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief and a identity? I think at one time or another, all Christians can lose their identity and as the member of Bethel Baptist Church. ole saying goes; “it ain’t pretty”. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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Camp Hill Baptist Church Jeff Hardin, Pastor

411 Heard Street Camp Hill, AL (256) 896-2811

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Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City 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. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337

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 Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510 New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

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Steve Caldwell 256.226.5074

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

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

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

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

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

River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community

Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661 Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site

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

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

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

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

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City

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

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

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

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

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

HEATING & COOLING Our Name is Our Reputation and “Your Comfort is Our Priority!”

256/234-4457 or 256/496-3850

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FAITH TEMPLE

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Rhodes Brothers

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

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574 S. Central Ave Ave. Alexander City, AL (256) 329-9762

Sweet Gaga’s Bakery 126 Marshall Street • Alexander City, AL (256) 392-5676 Facebook.com/SweetGagas

– Quality Service Since 1963 –

Sales • Service • Installation P.O. Box 103, Alexander City, AL (256) 329-8488

Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119 New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007 The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

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Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City

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

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Attorney at Law

135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895

Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

256-234-3298

L E E A N D B RA N D O N FO S H E E

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

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

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

2802 Dadeville Road Alexander City, AL

HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 5am - 7pm Sat. 6am - 7pm • Sun. 8am - 5pm

METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

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

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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INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

256/825-0063

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

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

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951

221 East South Street • Dadeville, AL

New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

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

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

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

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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1660 Hwy. 22 West • Alexander City

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

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

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

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

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

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Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

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

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

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

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

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

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

Marietta Baptist Goodwater

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City

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

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

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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

New Beginnings Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

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

Mike Ransom 256.794.3999

Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

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

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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

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Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville

Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County

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

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

700 Walker Street • Opelika, AL

(334) 749-0340

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Holley’s Home Furnishings

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allapoosee Historical Society News: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 21 at the Historical Museum in Dadeville. Judy Robinson Huff will bring back the memories of Alabama Mills of Dadeville’s Mill Village. Judy and Bill Ponder have been doing considerable research on this topic. You’ll learn all about the history of the Mill Village. The public is invited and there is no charge. Historians Need Your Help: Local historians are in the process of raising money for an historical marker for Alabama Mills, Inc., Later Dan River, Hartwell, etc. The cost of the marker will be about $2,200. To make a donation of any amount, please make check to Judy Robinson Huff, 692 Robinson Road, Dadeville AL 36853. Thank you very much! Vidalia Onion News: Go to Lil Lambs N’ Ivy if you want to buy ten pounds of Vidalia onions for just $10! Questions? 256-825-9415. New Club Beginning Here: A CLUB of Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders is being organized! This group is derived from the Home Demonstration

Clubs originally started in 1926 by the Auburn Extension Service with whom we still have a strong link. The focus of this group is to strengthen Alabama homes and families and membership is open to all. Visit the state website: alhomemakers.club, or contact Nancy Curley at email: newcurley@gmail. com, 250-540-2192 for more information. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: We grow again. Two people new to the area joined the RR congregation. They have already joined the choir. Rev. Messer is beginning a sermon series entitled “Lessons from the Greatest Sermon Ever” based on “The Sermon on the Mount.” The sermon this Sunday is titled “Too Stressed to be Blessed” is based on the “Beatitudes.” Each Beatitude tells how to be blessed. To Jesus blessed means the experience of hope and joy, independent of outward circumstances. To find hope and joy follow Jesus no matter the cost. The choir’s anthem is “In Remembrance.” Our speaker last Sunday represented the Gideons. The Gideon International is an evangelical Christian Association founded in 1899 in Janesville, Wisconsin. They are

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mostly known for distributing copies of the Bible free of charge by placing them in hotel or motel rooms. More than 2 copies of the Bible are distributed per second in 100 languages by the Gideons. Every scripture distributed is provided through gifts from local churches and individual Christians. The Jail Ministry meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. They distribute supplies which includes “The Upper Room,” puzzles and stamped greeting cards to the inmates. Volunteers are welcomed and needed. RR is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org. Visit on Facebook. Stillwaters Yacht Club News: The annual Stillwaters Yacht Club (SWYC) sponsored Blessing of the Fleet will take place on May 20 starting at 10:30 a.m. Members of SWYC, guests, and any public boaters are encouraged to meet in front of Harbor Pointe Marina with their boat (or riding in

someone else’s boat) to participate in this ancient tradition. Decorated boats will add even more to the pageantry. Pastor Paul Messer of the Red Ridge United Methodist Church will offer the blessing. If you want to attend but do not have a boat, contact a board member and they will set you up with a ride. A $5 donation is suggested and is provided to a local charity. The best way to make this a successful event is through word of mouth, so please tell all of your boating friends they are welcome to join in this blessing with us. If you have any questions contact Bob Hunt, SWYC Power Fleet Captain, at 706-587-2166. Wellness Center News: We are so proud of all of those who have committed to healthier lifestyles for this year! We can help you reach your goals, whether it is a short term or long term goal. We have a wonderful staff who can help you with your fitness needs. Call us today for more information at (256) 825 – 2304 or come by and visit! We are open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the

Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985. First Presbyterian Church News: We are having a big yard sale on the first weekend in May. Get ready! I really enjoyed attending the service at the First Presbyterian last Sunday. Rev. Ben’s sermon was titled “Walking With Jesus,” with scriptures from Psalm 116, 1 Peter 1 and Luke 24. We were also pleased to have Rev. Bruce McLendon of Alex City visiting us. He said he was “on vacation.” If you were to encounter Jesus in the checkout line at Walmart, would you recognize him? Jesus was recognized by the travelers (verse 35) in the section about “breaking bread.” What would you expect Jesus to say to us in this checkout line at Walmart? Perhaps as we stand there, we’d get a smile or a question “how are you doing?” They might respond with grief or anger. People often think the Bible is a group of unconnected stories, yet they contain stories of redemption…the rescue of fallen individuals. We too may become

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May 4, 2017 Today’s Events

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Hackneyville Community will sponsor its Second Annual National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Hackneyville Community Center on Highway 63 North. All are welcome. For more information contact Leslie Payne at 256-839-

May 4-7, May 11-13

LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting ‘Last of the Red Hot Lovers” May 4-7 and May 11-13. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The May 7 show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance at wetumpkadepot.com or email at kmeanor@wtumpkadepot.com and $15 at the door.

May 6

CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team will have a car wash at Arby’s on Saturday, May 6 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds will help get our team to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and provide VBS and community outreach to the residents of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. BENEFIT: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting a benefit program for Edward Lee and Diane Carraker May 6 at 6 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.

May 6-7

TWO DAY RECITAL: The Studio Arts and Education is hosting a two day recital anniversary celebration May 6 and 7 at Cooper Recreation Center. Saturday, May 6 will showcase Ballet Basics for Worship Dance, Chernastics Divas and the Dazzling, Dancing Divas Majorette Team starting at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 will be the Regenerations 10th Recital Anniversary starting at 3 p.m. with the University of Alabama Praise time, the Daddy Daughter Praisers and the new Millennium and Regeneration Reunion Dancers.

May 7

USHER PROGRAM: The Early Rose District Usher’s Special Effort Program will be May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

1235. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Sanctuary. SPRING CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choirs will present their spring concert Thursday, May 4. TRI-COUNTY CAC FUNDRAISER: Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center is sponsoring Paint the Positive, support the healing of abused and neglected

Rev. Develkio A. Wilson is the guest speaker. All churches are invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Site Methodist Church is celebrating 161 years on ministry Sunday, May 7 beginning with worship and praise service at 10:45 a.m. Fellowship meal to follow. Brother Doc Shell is the guest speaker. Pastor Mike Stonbraker invites friends and former members to attend. GOSPEL CONCERT: Harlan Burton will be in concert Sunday May 7 6 p.m. at Hillabee Baptist Church in Alexander City. Everyone is welcome. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill is observing the 23rd Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Bernard Harris Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. George McCulloh and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church of Opelika will be the special guest. YARD SALE: Top Flight Gymnastics is hosting a yard sale May 7 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. as a fundraiser for the kids at the gym.

May 10-12

YOUTH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting its annual youth revival May 10-12 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist for the week is Rev. Cameron R. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Ashland Fun Days Music Festival will be My 13 from noon to 8 p.m. The festival will feature local artists including Terry Robbins, Kevin Moon, Argie Darnell, Rocky the Sax Player with Barry Butler, Tony Jones, Big Sexy and the Twins, Bryan Carter and Friends, Tommy Sellers and more. Party with Rebel will be headlining the event. There will also be craft vendors and activities for all ages. FISH FRY: The annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fish fry May 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plates are $10. This is the annual fund raiser to help the department. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast May 13 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out, $6 a plate. YARD SALE: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville and Old Brewster Car Wash and Barber Shop are hosting a yard sale for the church May 13 from 6 a.m. to noon.

May 14

SOLIDARITY DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a solidarity day May 14 at 11 a.m. Edward Milner is pastor and all churches are invited. MOTHERS DAY BASKET GIVEAWAY: Passion Church is selling chances on a Mothers Day Basket to benefit the church’s mission ministry. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 256409-9590, from Min. Betty Reese or by contacting Gloria Boleware via Facebook.

May 13

BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The

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ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will travel to the Birmingham Museum May 18. There will be a car pool by meeting at the Sportplex Senior Center at 8 a.m.

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY: It takes an honest person to admit if he’s tired or just lazy. 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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children Thursday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the E. Paul Jones Barn at 1273 Halliana Road in Alexander City. Wine and Hors D’oeuvres will be served and door prizes will be awards. Tickets are $40 and are available at the door or by call the center at 256-825-0094. All proceeds go to the TriCounty Child Advocacy Center.

Today’s Birthdays

Makayla Brown, English Sims, Brandon Magouyrk and Gloria Johnson are celebrating their birthday.

May 20

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-2339852. SCHOOL REUNION: Enitahatchabee Day-Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Reunion Saturday, May 20 at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, AL Registration begins at 9 a.m. (registration required for drawing of framed Donny Finley print to be given away).Trade Day Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends, your smiles, your camera, and your expectations for a spectacular day featuring music, food and laughter. Tell former classmates to meet you there. There will

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fishers of men! There is no better time to live the gospel. Do we pray out of Thanksgiving or need? Do we need power, big cars or week-ends at a luxury country club? Rev. Ben said “Go in the joy of resurrection!” Come join us at the First Presbyterian, and Rev. Ben will make you feel most welcome! United Methodist Church News: We have a new minister coming in July, Brother Michael Carter! I hope you read all about him in last week’s column. We will have a Bridal Shower for Elena Brown on Sunday, May 7 from 2-4 p.m. Happy birthday to six of our members in May. You know who you are! Happy anniversary to five happy couples. You also know who you are. Good for you all. We will have a Church Council meeting on May 15 at 5:30 p.m. Join us if you can!

be silent auction, cake walk, 50/50. Food available for purchase with hamburger steak or chicken finger plates, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Items available for purchase include Donny Finley prints, T-shirts, cookbooks, DVD’s including football, basketball and school days. All alumni and friends are invited to come together to remember the good old days. COMMUNITY TRADE DAY: Fellowship Baptist Church at 1731 Buttson Road Dadvillle will be hosting a Community Trade Day May 20. There will be a 5k walk/ run beginning at 7 a.m. and cost to enter is $25. Vendor booths will open at 9 a.m. To reserve a booth contact Pastor Clinton Branch at 256-794-3351. Fish plates will also be available. CLASS MEETING: There will be a class meeting for the Laurel High School Class of 1969 at the Cooper Recreation Center May 20 at 10 a.m.

May 21

BACCALAUREATE SERVICE: The Benjamin Russell Baccalaureate Service for Seniors hosted by he Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be May 21 at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Hollins Spring Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its 12th annual Pastoral Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Alfred J. Williams Sr. on May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister and guest church will be Rev. Larry D. Shealey of Darian Missionary Baptist Church in Alexander City. SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY: Midway School will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary May 21 with a third Sunday Singing and dinner or the ground. Please bring a covered dish and join in.

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Back to basics for the Dadeville Tigers on Day 1 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

From drills perfecting the handoff to quarterbacking schemes centered around learning offensive calls, the Dadeville Tigers focused solely on fundamentals on Tuesday, the first day of spring football practice. “Day 1 is nothing but a baby-step learning experience,” Dadeville coach Richard White said. “We’re starting from scratch because we’re working some new offensive stuff. We’re treating it like they’ve never played football in their life, and hopefully we’ll set that good building base and be able to work off of that.” Coming off a 5-5 record last season, White’s Tigers were slowing things down Tuesday afternoon. White started individual drills with the running backs and had them work on receiving handoffs in one-fourth speed. He was looking for perfection before moving on. Like Benjamin Russell on Monday, White said one of the main focuses for Dadeville during the spring will be to build some depth. “Hopefully when we come

out of spring, we’ll understand who our depth is and understand what we’re trying to do on both sides of the ball,” White said. “I hope that we have a little depth established and we understand what plays we are going to be putting in for the spring which is very small compared to what our playbook will be eventually be. But it’s just basic, basic stuff.” Unlike most years, Dadeville isn’t playing a spring game against an opponent. Instead the Tigers will host a intrasquad game on Friday, May 19 at 6 p.m., and even though it’s a change of pace from years past, White is looking at it as an advantage. “People ask me, why are you not playing a spring game? Well, it’s because we have a bunch of young kids and I want them to learn as much as kids that have played here for three or four years,” White said. “If we try to play a game, we get too competitive and want to win, so the young kids kind of get left behind and they’re lost. They’re going to learn as much as the guys that have been here for a couple years.” The plan is to split the squad as evenly and equally as possible and let them battle against one another.

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A pair of Dadeville football players work on perfecting a handoff during the first day of spring practice Tuesday.

MAN OF MANY MEDALS:

Qua Tucker reaches top of podium four times By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Dadeville’s Qua Tucker poses with his vast amount of track and field medals. Tucker won four gold medals at the Section 3 Class 4A meet last weekend, and is eyeing at least one more at states on Saturday.

Reeltown swept by Blacksher in 2A state baseball second-round By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After a heart-wrenching defeat in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 1, Reeltown’s baseball team couldn’t storm back in the second round of the AHSAA Class 2A playoffs against J.U. Blacksher. With a walk-off single, the Bulldogs captured a 2-1 victory in the opener before scoring six runs in the second inning of Game 2 and earning an 8-3 win. Reeltown got off to a great start in Game 1, scoring a twoout run with a single from Trent Thrash to drive in Joby Newman. The Rebels stayed ahead for the next three innings before Blacksher finally pushed through a run to tie it up in the bottom of the fourth.

Pitching woes started to get the best of Reeltown. In the bottom of the seventh, the Bulldogs started with a strikeout but then notched a double from Charlie Scruggs before a pair of walks loaded the bases. Tanner Weaver played hero with an RBI single to score Scruggs for the walk-off victory. In the nightcap, Reeltown managed eight hits but left 12 stranded, and one big inning for Blacksher made the difference. After a 1-1 tie in the first inning, the Bulldogs scored six runs in the top of the second and never relinquished the lead. Landon Hunt paced the Rebels with three hits, while Thrash had two. Shep Flurry, Newman and Hayden Soloman each had singles in Game 2.

What was most amazing about Dadeville’s Qua Tucker at the Class 4A Section 3 track and field meet last weekend wasn’t really that he won four gold medals. It wasn’t even that in the hurdle races he outpaced the field by at least a second in both events. And it really wasn’t about the fact that fans of other schools were straining their necks to get a good luck at Tucker on the move. What was most impressive was it wasn’t a surprise. “He’s just an awesome athlete,” Dadeville coach Chris Hand said. “In practice, he’s done things like throw the shot put 44 feet. He could do anything on the track, and I’ve talked to him about being a decathlete. He wowed the tournament last weekend, and it was awesome.” Tucker’s amazing run didn’t end last weekend either. On Friday, he’ll head to the AHSAA championships, where he’s seeded first in one event, second in two and fifth in his fourth. Even though Tucker is a reserved, relatively quiet kid, he definitely knows what he’s capable of, and he’s not about to let the pressure get to him. “I’m ranked No. 1 for a reason,” he said with a sly smile. At sectionals, Tucker earned

victories in the 100 and 200 dash and the 110 and 300 hurdles. This week, when he heads to the state championships, he has a good chance of coming home with at least one gold medal. His best event is the 300 hurdles, and it would take a big upset to beat him as he’s seeded first by more than two seconds. In the 110 hurdles, he’s second by just over a half second, and his secondseeded time in the 200 is just one-tenth of a second behind the top runner. And although he’s ranked fifth in the 100, the time difference between first and fifth is less than a half second. With the time goals he’s got in mind, Tiger fans can expect him to climb the podium more than once. “In the 100, I’m trying to get a 10.69; in the 110 (hurdles), a 13.7,” Tucker said. “In the 200, I’m going for 21.7, and in 300 (hurdles), I’m going for 37 seconds. If you’re not in a good heat or good lane, you gotta just run against the clock. That’s what I did.” Hand said, “My expectation is for him to win them all. He’s close in all of them, so he’s gotta just keep doing what he’s doing. One thing with him is you don’t have to worry about motivation or if he’s focused. We go to a track meet, and he kind of goes off to himself and gets himself motivated.” Although Tucker may seem See TUCKER • Page 12

AREA SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, May 4 Softball Varsity: Game 1: Horseshoe Bend vs. Lafayette at Reeltown in Area Tournament, 4 p.m. Varsity: Game 2: Horseshoe Bend-Lafayette winner at Reeltown in Area Tournament, 6 p.m. Varsity: Game 3: Game 1 loser vs. Game 2 loser at Reeltown in Area Tournament, 8 p.m.

Track and field Varsity: Benjamin Russell, Dadeville in AHSAA state meet at Gulf Shores

Friday, May 5 Softball Varsity: Game 4: Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner at Reeltown in Area Tournament, 5 p.m. Varsity: Game 5: Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner at Reeltown in Area Tournament, 7 p.m., if necessary

Track and field Varsity: Benjamin Russell, Dadeville in AHSAA state meet at Gulf Shores Varsity: Reeltown in AHSAA Class 2A state meet at Cullman

Saturday, May 6 Track and field Varsity: Benjamin Russell, Dadeville in AHSAA state meet at Gulf Shores Varsity: Reeltown in AHSAA Class 2A state meet at Cullman

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Reeltown’s softball team poses after winning the Elba Tournament on Saturday. The Rebels won eight straight games to earn the trophy.

Lady Rebels win Elba Softball Tournament STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The weekend’s Elba Tournament didn’t start so well for Reeltown, as the Rebels fell 3-1 in their opening game to Providence Christian, but they stormed

back to win the eight games on Saturday and claim the tournament title. After defeating Straughn 10-0 in four innings, Reeltown earned a walk-off victory over area rival, Horseshoe Bend, 4-3. Trailing 3-1 heading into the fifth and final inning, Reeltown knotted the score at 3-3 before Katlyn Jaye knocked

a single to plate the game-winning run. Other weekend highlights included a 5-1 win over Cottonwood during which Paige King threw a five-inning twohitter and didn’t allow a single earned run. Against Goshen, Reeltown trailed 4-0 heading into the final inning before scoring six runs to capture the victory.

2017 AHSAA BASEBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS Munford (20-18) at LAMP (18-13), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. South Lamar (27-7) at Athens Bible (19-12), 1 Hokes Bluff at Haleyville (25-11), 5 and 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Madison Academy (25-15) at Cherokee County Decatur Heritage (19-11) at Cedar Bluff (19-12), (25-8), 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

CLASS 1A Wednesday’s games

Friday’s games Sweet Water (26-7) at Brantley (22-12), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Ragland (15-11) at Millry (25-14), 4 and 6 p.m.

CLASS 2A Thursday’s games

CLASS 5A Friday’s games Faith Academy (25-6) at Charles Henderson (19-10), 4 and 6 p.m. Rehobeth (27-11) at Beauregard (22-15), 4 and 6 p.m. Etowah (29-6) at Russellville (32-8), 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Guntersville (24-10) at Ardmore (20-15), 5 and 7 p.m.

Thorsby (20-9) at Fayetteville (21-10), 5 and 7 p.m. Friday’s games G.W. Long (31-6) at J.U. Blacksher (18-8), 4 CLASS 6A and 6 p.m. Friday’s games St. Luke’s Episcopal (10-21) at Leroy (28-5), 5 Baldwin County (23-11) at Helena (32-5), 5 and and 7 p.m. Section (18-11) at Mars Hill Bible (24-10), 5 and 7 p.m. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (28-7) at Chelsea (26-13), 7 p.m. 5 and 7 p.m. CLASS 3A Hueytown (31-5) at Hartselle (28-19), 4:30 and Wednesday’s games 6:30 p.m. Lauderdale County (22-11) at Piedmont (22Decatur (32-3) at Cullman (31-6), 5 and 7 p.m. 11), 4 and 6 p.m. CLASS 7A Thursday’s games (Second round) Colbert Heights (17-7) at Elkmont (20-19), 4 Friday’s games and 6 p.m. Auburn (23-9) at McGill-Toolen Catholic, 5 and Friday’s games 7 p.m. Gordo (26-6) at Geneva (19-8), 4 and 6 p.m. Enterprise (31-9) at Theodore (24-9), 5 and 7 American Christian (27-7) at Mobile Christian p.m. (25-6), 5 and 7 p.m. Oak Mountain (31-8) at Vestavia Hills (18-15), CLASS 4A 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Friday’s games Grissom (24-14) at Hoover (33-9), 4:30 and Tallassee (25-13) at UMS-Wright (21-12), 4:30 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Dadeville falls in opener at area tournament By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

One bad inning cost Dadeville’s softball team in its opening game of the area tournament against Elmore County on Wednesday. The Panthers scored six runs in the top of the second, and it made all the difference in a 9-5 defeat for Dadeville. After two outs in the bottom of the first, the game started just fine for the Tigers. Quanesha Presley singled before moving to scoring position on a stolen base. She was driven in by Autumn Davis, but Dadeville push any more runs through in the frame.

Elmore County then seized a 6-1 lead in the second inning, and Dadeville spent the rest of the day trying to play catchup. Presley accounted for four of the Tigers’ nine hits and was also credited with four RBIs. Presley had a two-run homer to leftfield in the fifth inning. Madison Huff smacked a double, while Tiffany Tinsley and Tiffany Rice each had singles. In the circle, Cali Jones allowed 11 hits and eight runs in four innings of work. She struck out two and walked a pair. Timarian Tinsley entered in relief, scattering four hits in three innings. The only run she allowed was unearned.

Brianna Jarvis hit a grand slam in the frame. Ayriana Stoneback also posted a one-hit complete-game effort in a 3-1 win over Opp, and Reeltown finished out the day with back-to-back victories over Providence Christian to earn the tournament title, 7-5 and 8-6.

Reeltown runners impress at section meet Montez Brooks also placed second with a 131-6 mark in the javelin and the boys 4x100 team earned silver in 44.90. Reeltown’s squad made noise Rounding out the medal at the AHSAA Class 2A Section winners for Reeltown were Eryn 3 track & field meet by earning Weels in the 100 hurdles, who three golds medals in Opelika. was third in 20.29, and Taniya Despite being just a freshman Haynes, who captured third in for the Rebels, Eric Shaw was the 200 in 29.47. the star of the show. He was Other state qualifiers included victorious in a pair of events. In Derrick Hammonds (javelin, the 110 hurdles, he clocked in 4th, 124-11.5; triple jump, 5th, at 15.64, nearly a second faster 35-10); Diyanna Newtown than the runner-up, and in the (100 hurdles, 4th, 20.70; 300 300 hurdles, he edged Lanett’s hurdles, 5th, 57.00); Raven Bralyn Harrington by a tenth of Parker (1,600, 5th, 6:51.82) and a second to win with a time of Cameron Faison (long jump, 41.60. 5th, 20-4). The only other victor for In addition to Dadeville’s Reeltown was Nyla Hayden; winner of Qua Tucker and she hurled the javelin 95-4 to the boys 4x400 relay team, capture first. Her winning throw Devin Johnson earned a silver was more than a foot farther medal in the triple jump. He than the rest of the competition. leaped 41-8.5 to qualify for It was a tough day for states. Landours Kelley, who Makevon Hughley, who had to was fourth in the 300 hurdles settle for second place in the (43.96), also captured a stateboys 100. His time of 11.61 qualifying time. seconds was a mere one oneThe Tigers will be joined by thousandths of a second behind Skye Foster, who won a wildwinner Robert Houston, of card spot after placing seventh LaFayette. Hughley added to his in the long jump. She hit a mark medal total by placing second in of 14-7.75. the 200. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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untouchable – he has won five state gold medals between indoor and outdoor track, after all – he admitted he is, in fact, human. “Well, before I get on the blocks, I gotta pee,” he laughed. “So I do get kinda nervous because I don’t want to false start, don’t want to jump the gun.” Tucker isn’t the only Tiger who will be hunting down a gold medal this weekend in Gulf Shores. Despite not running the event

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since the beginning of the season, Dadeville’s 4x400 relay team of Antwoine Gunn, Nadarrius Fallin, Landours Kelley and Devin Johnson won gold at sectionals with a time of 3:39.81. Hand said putting the four, three of whom are seniors and one of whom is a junior who is expected to graduate early, for the relay was likely their best chance to advance to states, and getting that particular group to run their best

in what could’ve been the last of their careers wasn’t tough. “We know how well we train,” anchor leg Johnson said. “We didn’t take any days off, and one of the main practices we had was 400 repeats, so you get a good feel of the race. You know where to turn it on and where not go so hard, how to pace yourself throughout the race.” Dadeville is seeded eight in the 4x400.

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