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Have issues overeating during the holidays? Local woman gives tips for Thanksgiving, year round By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It happens every year in November and December. Families and friends gather for the holidays and the interactions are often centered around food. Grandma’s dressing, mom’s sweet potato casserole, turkey, ham and breads of all sorts seem to be on the buffet. Don’t forget the desserts of 20 different varieties, too. There is nothing wrong with eating at family gatherings but it appears we are visiting the buffet too often while overloading the plate over and over again. A national study shows Alabamians are among the most overweight residents in the U.S. See OVEREATING • Page A5

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Dadeville prepares for tree-lighting event Sunday

Veteran journalist Jimmy Wigfield, who has 43 years of experience at newspapers in Alabama, has been named the managing editor of The Alexander City Outlook and its affiliated weekly newspapers owned by Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. — including The Dadeville Record. Wigfield, 57, a native of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, succeeds Mitch Sneed, Wigfield who was killed in an automobile accident in July. “We are very fortunate to have a person of Jimmy’s background and education at Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.,” president/publisher Steve Baker said. “As we continue to enhance the newspaper, we needed someone with See WIGFIELD • Page A5

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Floyd’s Tree Service employees put up the tree to be used in Sunday’s tree-lighting event at the courthouse square.

If you know of someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder, want to better understand the condition and learn about many of the resources available for those with ASD, email Melissa Mullins at melissaspedadv@gmail.com.

volunteer for the Autism Society of Alabama and a trained special education advocate. Those diagnosed with Autism Mullins has learned a great Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and deal about the disorder over their families can sometimes feel the past decade and a half since overwhelmed to receive the news Torrie is on the autism spectrum. but the condition does not have to “While I’ve been an advocate be faced alone. for the autism community for two Melissa Mullins, a local years, I’ve been an advocate for mother whose daughter Torrie is her since she was diagnosed,” autistic, has for the last two years Mullins said. been a volunteer ambassador As an ambassador for Autism representing Alabama for the Speaks and a volunteer for the organization Autism Speaks, a See AUTISM • Page A3 By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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o help mark the start of the Christmas season, the Everything’s Art art guild in Dadeville is sponsoring “Christmas Lights Around the Square” Sunday afternoon at the courthouse square in Dadeville. “Cheryl Haggerty, who runs a beauty salon here in Dadeville, said she was so inspired by how lit up the square in Alexander City was last December,” said Rick Hidding with Everything’s Art. “She was the inspiration for this event.” The fun begins at 3 p.m., with several choral groups providing musical entertainment throughout the event. There will be hot chocolate and warm punch for attendees, while children will have the chance to meet and take photos with Mrs. Claus. Hidding said two mailboxes will be set up for children to mail letters to Santa, while a table with paper and pencils will give children who may not

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Obituaries Mrs. Hilda B. Gittings 1927 - 2018 Graveside service for Mrs. Hilda B. Gittings, 91, of Wedowee, Alabama, will be Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Dadeville City Cemetery with Rev. Ronny Jennings officiating. Mrs. Gittings passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1927 in Wedowee, Alabama to

Brenda Nell Knox 1955 - 2018 Funeral Service for Brenda Nell Knox, 63, of Dadeville, will be Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sardis United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Sardis United Methodist Church. Brenda Nell Knox passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 18, 1955 in Alexander City, Alabama

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appy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the feasts with stories and laughter. Enjoy the moments and memories you make. The five most popular ways to serve leftover turkey is as a sandwich, in stew, chili or soup, casseroles and as a burger. Turkey has more protein than chicken or beef. The library will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 22 ̽ Nov. 25. The library will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26. In the spirit of giving, the Dadeville Public Library is hosting a food drive to support the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. Please donate nonperishable/canned food only between Nov. 27 and Dec.

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(Chris); great-grandchildren, Melodi Shaw, Canon Shaw, Nathan Smith, Lilly Smith, Inman Moore, Park Moore and John Dukes Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Franklin Gittings; ten sisters and one brother. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

to Billy F. Knox and Nell McDaniel Knox. She was a graduate of Troy State University with a degree in Marine Biology. Brenda retired from GKN Aerospace after many years of service. She was very funny and enjoyed making others laugh. She loved being on the water and enjoyed fishing and skiing in her younger years. Brenda loved being with her family and loved her niece and nephews dearly. She is survived by her sisters, Karen Hutchins of Dadeville, Billie Wilemon of Jackson’s Gap; brothers, Wesley Knox of Opelika and Eric Knox (Jenny) of Jackson’s Gap;

niece, Jennifer Talton (Chris); and nephews, Grayson Knox and Sam Knox. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Laura Lucille Knox; and niece, Erin E. Wilemon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Lake Martin Animal Shelter, 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

21. Please call the library at 256-825-7820 if you have any questions on what to donate. A list of options will be available on the library’s website: www. dadevillepubliclibrary.com and the library’s Facebook page. Stop in with your kids between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7 to write your letter to Santa. Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 5, to learn how to structure a traditional letter while enjoying cookies and cider. Staff will mail off the letter at the end of the week. The library will provide festive stationery, pencils, and all other supplies needed.

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• A resident of Alehea Loop in Alexander City filed a report in reference to criminal littering. • A resident of Central Avenue in Alexander City field a report in reference to theft. • A resident of Old Tree Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft.

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• Phillip Hadaway of Central Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

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• A resident of North Moss Flat Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.

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Henry Milford Bradley and Charlotte Kitchens Bradley. She was a longtime member of New Covenant Church and also attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Hilda loved her family, her home and her flower gardens. She is survived by her daughter, Jane G. Mitchell of Birmingham; son, John Gittings (Gloria P.) of Auburn; grandchildren, Laura Michelle Shaw (Mike), Stacey Rebecca Smith (Ashley), Kelsey E. Mitchell, Quinn Gittings and Hamilton Y. Moore

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• Timmy Williams of East Hackneyville Way in Goodwater was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of a controlled substance and possession and use of drug paraphaernalia. • Brian Freeman of Pruitt Farm Road in Deatsville was arrested on an outstanding warrant failure to appear boat violation.

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• Raphael Towers of O Street in Alexander City was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear arson first

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degree. • Celeste Kitchens of Semmes Street in Alexander City was arrested for outstanding grand jury indictments for two counts possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Amber Hill of Andrew Jackson Road in Alexander City was arrested on multiple outstanding failure to appear warrants for possession of marijuana second, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. • A resident of Highway 50 filed a report in reference to criminal mischief.

November 13

• Roberto Hernandez of Foshee Road in Montgomery was arrested on an outstanding warrant for sodomy first degree. • Timothy Gilbert of East Dale Road in Montgomery was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation revocation. • A resident of Foster Street in Auburn filed a report for robbery. • Wesley Henderson of Sixth Street Park in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation revocation.

Alexander City Police Department November 19

• Sonya Letitia Davis, 49, of Camp Hill was arrested

for harassment. • Kimberly Denise Griebel, 35, of Erie, Pennsylaviana was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Phillip Russell, Hadaway II, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for harassing communications. • Domestic violence and violation of domestic violence protection order was reported on 13th Street. • Theft was reported on Adams Court. • Domestic violence was reported on Summer Street.

November 18

• Harassment was reported on 12th Avenue. • Theft was reported on 10th Avenue.

November 17

• Harassing communications was reported on Locus Street. • Burglary was reported on Nathan Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on 13th Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on Cherokee Road. • Criminal mischief was reported on J Street.

November 16

• Joey Javon Gilbert, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Brandon Auerez Porter, 40, of Goodwater was arrested for three counts of

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failure to appear. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on North Central Avenue. • Harassing communications was reported on 13th Avenue North. • Assault was reported on Thompson Ridge Road. • Distribution of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.

November 15

• Marcus Avenger Kelly, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. Rondrekia Randarri Marbury, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for shoplifting and criminal trespass. • Laquez Maurice Minniefield, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • Gabrielle Shartviss Davis, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass and harassing communications. • Scottie Terez Gilbert, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Menacing was reported in Alexander City. • A domestic incident was reported in Alexander City.

November 14

• Untayus Lovell Brown, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts failure to appear. • Kayla Nicole Garrett, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Akeem Tyree Russell, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest was reported in Alexander City. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported on Peppers Road. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported in Alexander City. • A domestic dispute was reported in Alexander City.

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have already made their list for Santa the opportunity to write one. The celebration will conclude around 4:30 p.m., when Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith lights the Christmas tree on the lawn next to the front steps of the courthouse. As soon as he flips the switch to light the tree, store owners will flip their own lights on, creating a massive burst of color all around the square. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city seems overwhelmed with excitement for this,â&#x20AC;? Hidding said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The storefront owners on the square are all on board. When we first approached them, we told them we would line people up to decorate their windows if they were too busy, but they all said this was such a great thing, they would do it themselves.â&#x20AC;? While the City of Dadeville does not officially sponsor the event, Smith said he and the council were more than happy to have given Everythingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art their blessing to move forward with the festivities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be great,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all really coming together and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really going to be something.â&#x20AC;? Smith said he is excited to have the role of flipping the switch to light the tree, calling it an honor and a privilege. Hidding said he hopes to see the courthouse square packed with people enjoying the lights and festivities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope and anticipate this becoming an annual event,â&#x20AC;? Hidding said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hearing people all over town talking about it. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re running an art contest with the local school, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hearing that students are talking Crews with Floydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tree Service work on setting up the tree that will be used in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree-lighting ceremony. about it all over the school.â&#x20AC;?

Autism Autism Society of Alabama, Mullins said she works with legislators in Washington, D.C., and Montgomery to help educate them about the disorder and encourage them to support legislation benefitting those with ASD. She has met with officeholders such as U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers and Alabama Sen. Tom Whatley, both of whom paid special attention to what Mullins had to say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to Rogers about getting him to join the Autism Caucus,â&#x20AC;? Mullins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He listened to me and was very receptive to what I was saying. Sen. Whatley was the same way. I had an unscheduled meeting with him, and we ended up sitting and talking for 45 minutes. I feel we do have some good leaders.â&#x20AC;? Mullins encouraged Whatley and other state representatives to support HB 284, which now makes it possible for families of autistic children to have various forms of therapy covered by

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their health insurance. HB 284 passed the Alabama House of Representatives 100-0 and the Alabama Senate 33-1 before being signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on May 19, 2017. While meeting with representatives and senators is a key part of Mullinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work, she also spends time with local families, helping them better understand ASD and how they can work through the disorder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I educate them on things like their rights and the resources available to them,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I help talk them through the process.â&#x20AC;? Mullins is a key organizer for the autism walk in Alexander City every year, visits local businesses every April to light their buildings blue in support of World Autism Awareness Month, and is planning a transitional resource fair to be held on Jan. 10 in the Benjamin Russell High School media center. During this resource fair, local organizations and

businesses will share information with attendees on how children with ASD can transition from high school into adulthood. While Mullins wants to see more people involved with the autism walk and stronger support from local businesses every April, she is happy to see those who have been involved already taking a stand on the issue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding the disorder is the big challenge,â&#x20AC;? Mullins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding that a child with ASD is not typical does not mean they cannot succeed in life. They can achieve great things, they just go about it in a different way.â&#x20AC;? For example, Mullins said Torrie can successfully handle several things at once. Other key challenges Mullins said

must be overcome include making sure those with ASD receive the therapy they need in order to be fully successful and making sure the general public views those on the autism spectrum in a positive light, to see their possibilities instead of their disabilities. In the future, Mullins wants to see more appropriate educational avenues for those with ASD, including technical schools and programs helping those on the autism spectrum become more productive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about making them feel special and successful, yet being appropriate for them,â&#x20AC;? Mullins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be a process of years to get this going, but I do believe it is an achievable goal. They are not less important than other people. However, if the community doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support them, they will be lost.â&#x20AC;?

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verything’s Art, an art guild in Dadeville is sponsoring a tree-lighting ceremony on the courthouse square in Dadeville Sunday afternoon. The festivities will have a little something for everyone, including hot chocolate, choral groups, photos with Mrs. Claus and the chance to write a letter to Santa. It will wrap up when Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith flips a switch and the lights on the tree next to the front steps of the courthouse blaze their glory into the darkening sky. The lights in storefronts surrounding the square will blink on immediately following the tree lighting, making the area around the courthouse a bright and exciting place to be. Now that we are entering the Christmas season, decorative lights are going up on light posts in cities and towns across the country, inflatable snowmen and Santas fill suburban yards, and Nativity sets occupy special places alongside the secular decorations. To go with all of this, Dadeville hit upon a great way to ring in the start of the holiday season. Everyone in town, plus residents from the surrounding area, can come together, enjoy some live music and refreshments and get ready for Christmas as one, followed by the mayor adding more light to the festivities when the tree shines forth. With so many things in this world dividing us along any number of lines, events such as Sunday’s tree-lighting are a way to bring us together and remind us what we all have in common with each other. Since the event is free, it is an easy way we can all gather as one and begin anticipating all Christmas brings to us. A round of applause goes out to the members of Everything’s Art for running with the idea of a treelighting ceremony, the Dadeville City Council and Mayor Smith for giving their blessing to the event, and to the general public for getting so excited about the festivities. With everyone getting involved and taking part in the tree lighting, this event can only grow bigger, giving all of Tallapoosa County a Christmastime event we can all enjoy for years to come.

he only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game. Folks, this is Alabama/Auburn week in Alabama. The Alabama vs. Auburn annual event is one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides friends and even families. It is bragging rights for the entire year. The loser has to live with his boasting next door neighbor for 364 days. It seems that one must choose a side no matter if you despise college football and could care less who wins. Newcomers to our state are bewildered on this fall day each year. They cannot comprehend the madness that surrounds this epic war. It is truly that, a war. It is the game of the year. Young boys all over Alabama grow up playing football in their front yards and dream of playing in this big game. It is said that when these two rivals meet one can throw out the record books. However, that is not necessarily true. In fact, in 90 percent of the games the favorite has won. A lot of SEC championships and bowl games have been decided in the game. It has made many Alabamians’ Thanksgiving holiday either joyous or sad. I liked the rivalry better when it was played at Legion Field, but I am an old-timer in heart and age. The game was not played for 40-years between 1908 and 1948. Myth has it that the game was halted because of the intense rivalry. That is not the case. The true history of the ceasing and renewal is that after the 1907 games, the schools could not agree on the terms of the contract. The dispute involved meal money, lodging, officials

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist and how many players each side could bring. Football was not the passion it is today so the two schools let the matter rest and the fans did not seem to care. That began to change as college football grew to a major sport in the 1940s. When the series resumed, a popular myth was that the Alabama Legislature called a special meeting and forced the teams to play. This never happened, but the Alabama House of Representatives did pass a resolution in 1947 to encourage, not force, the schools to meet in football, and the officials at Alabama and Auburn agreed. The Presidents of Auburn and Alabama simply talked with each other and decided it would be in the best interest of the schools to start playing again on an annual basis. The contract was drawn up, the papers signed and the rivals literally buried the hatchet. On the morning of December 4, 1948, the president of each school’s student bodies dug a hole at Birmingham’s Woodrow Wilson Park, tossed a hatchet in and buried it. The series began again in 1948 with a 55-0 Alabama victory and the teams have squared off every season since. Alabama leads the series 45-36-1. This record reveals that Alabama has not dominated the series, like it has against other SEC rivals and other national powerhouse programs. In the political arena, the University of Alabama alumni have dominated the Alabama political scene. During the 60-year period from 1910 through

the 1970s, almost every Alabama Governor, U. S. Senator, and Congressman was a graduate of the University of Alabama, either undergraduate, law school, or both. Currently, our state’s most prominent and powerful political figure, Richard Shelby, is a graduate as an undergraduate and the law school at the University. A couple of Auburn men broke through the ice to grab the brass ring of Alabama politics, the governor’s office, Gordon Persons won in 1950 and Fob James, a former Auburn halfback won in 1978 as a Democrat and came back and won a second term as a Republican in 1994. In recent years, since 1982, Governors George Wallace, Don Siegelman, Bob Riley and Robert Bentley have all been Alabama Alumni. However, our current Governor, Kay Ivey, is an Auburn girl through and through. She and her best friend, Jimmy Rane, became political allies at Auburn. They both have turned out fairly well. Newly elected state representative Wes Allen of Pike County was a walk-on wideout on one of Alabama’s National Championship teams. He was coached by Gene Stallings and Dabo Swinney. Wes’s father is state senator Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa. This is a first in Alabama political history, a father and a son tandem serving in the Alabama Legislature together. See you next week. Steve is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

See today’s front page for more information about the tree-lighting ceremony being held on Sunday in Dadeville.

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

Answered prayers this Thanksgiving

Dear Editor, As we enter this Thanksgiving season, individually we should not only humble ourselves voicing genuine appreciation for our bountiful land and so much we as Americans have, but also let us look deeply in ourselves and acknowledge “no” as an answer to prayer too. I asked God for patience. God said no, patience is a byproduct of tribulations; if it is given then it isn’t earned. I asked God for happiness. God said no, I give you blessings and happiness is up to you. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said no, his spirit is whole, his body is only temporary. I asked God to take away my habit. God said no, it is not for me to take away, but for you to

give up. I asked God to remove my pain. God said no, pain draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. I asked God to grow me spiritually. God said no, you must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful. I asked God for all things. God said no, I give you life so you may enjoy all things. I asked God teach me to love my fellow man as much as He loves me. God said, “Ah, you finally have the right idea.” This day is yours; this life is yours; this great country is yours, don’t throw it away. God’s blessing be with you this season. James W. Anderson Talladega

Betty Adams

Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-8254749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

Brownie Caldwell

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-8259749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Street, Dadeville.

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson

Roy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-8254369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

Roy Mathis

H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville. Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson

Wayne Smith

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Jimmy’s experience and steady hand.” Wigfield began working for newspapers at age 13, when he began writing for the Mobile County News. Afterward, he embarked on a 32-year career as a sportswriter, columnist and editor with the Mobile Press-Register. When the Press-Register was downsized along with the Birmingham News and Huntsville Times in 2012, Wigfield became editor of the weekly Call News, where he served three years. The Call News was named the most improved newspaper in the state in its class in 2013, Wigfield’s first year as editor. “I am happy to be in Alexander City and the surrounding area,” Wigfield said. “It’s a beautiful area of the state. Journalism is my calling. In communities such as ours, newspapers are extremely relevant parts of life and those of us at TPI are charged with positions of trust. We have a good team and we all care about the people in the areas we serve, so we want you to turn to us for the valuable information you need. We are working for you.” Wigfield has won numerous Associated Press and Alabama Press Association honors, including the APA’s Story of the Year in 2014, being named the APA’s top statewide columnist in 1994 and winning the AP’s top deadline writing award for the state in 1991. While serving as the assistant sports editor of the Press-Register, Wigfield helped supervise sections that were honored as the top 10 in the nation by the Associated Press Sports Editors. “Jimmy has lived and worked in Alabama for all of his life and knows and understands the people and the issues they face,” Baker said. “As we remake the digital presence of our newspapers, over the next several months, he is exactly the right person to lead us through these changes.”

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Lisa Neese of Alexander City has struggled with overeating much of her life and often around the holiday family gatherings. “I ate to a point I was miserable at the holidays, to the point I would not want to eat again,” Neese said. “Then an hour later, I was eating again.” In June 2017, Neese sought help for her weight issues through Overeaters Anonymous, traveling to Auburn for meetings and learning ways to avoid the holiday stuff while still sampling much of what is offered. “I am able to eat what I want,” Neese said. “I just have to calorie count.” Neese starts planning early on the day of eating. “I go ahead and figure out what I might be eating,” Neese said. “Then after the meal I go for a walk. I get away from the table. It helps keep me from feeling bloated. It helps digest the food and keeps me from going back for more.” The night before, Neese visualizes her portion sizes so she won’t overeat and also drinks water before the meal. Neese understands and prepares herself to say “no thank you” when offered more and will slow down while eating. Neese also takes an item she knows she can eat and others will enjoy. After a meal, Neese will often have a cup of hot tea.

A free app on her phone — My Net Diary — has helped Neese track her calorie intake and the calories she burns throughout the day. Since June of last year, Neese has lost 77 pounds and has maintained her weight for about five months.

Neese is not alone in her struggles with weight. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control suggest Alabamians are overeating more than just at the holidays. A 2017 CDC study listed Alabama as one of seven states with 35 percent of the population labeled as obese. The others are Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and West Virginia. Neese’s weight-loss journey led her to start an Overeater’s Anonymous group in Alexander City. They meet at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Medical on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Neese said about eight people on average

attend and as many as 20 have come. “People think of it as a diet club, but it’s not,” Neese said. “I have yo-yo dieted all my life. It is not about diet, it is about a lifestyle change. It digs into why you’re wanting to overeat.” With Overeaters Anonymous, there are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Unlike Alcoholics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous is not about giving up food. “In AA, they give up alcohol entirely,” Neese said. “We can’t give up eating altogether, we just have to find the moderation.” For more information about Overeaters Anonymous, contact Neese at 256-749-0160.

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

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

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

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

Sardis United Medthodist Church 10367 Hwy 50 Dadeville, AL

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

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

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

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

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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

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

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

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

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

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

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

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

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

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

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

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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

21927 US Highway 280 • Camp Hill, AL 36850 256.896.4502

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

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

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

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

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

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Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville

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

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

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

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

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Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

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

First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

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

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

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The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

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

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

Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site

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

Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263

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

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

Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752 HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City

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

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FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

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

Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

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

Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

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

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

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

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

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

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill

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

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

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

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564 Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

The Dadeville Record

New Site council discusses changing town hall hours before the meeting and Mayor Phil Blasingame took the blame for that. At its Monday meeting, the “That’s my fault,” he said. New Site Town Council tabled “I want to sit down with our a proposal that would keep town employees and discuss town hall open without a break this matter further.” on weekdays to give residents Councilmember Billy more chances to conduct Daniel said he likes the idea of business. keeping town hall open. Town Hall is currently “Things are fixing to pick open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. up around here,” he said. “I weekdays but closes from noon feel we need to be there to to 1 p.m. so town employees serve the public.” can take a lunch break. The Councilman Mickey Carter council discussed eliminating added: “We were elected to the lunch hour while finding a make decisions.” way employees can still take But Councilmember Bree their lunch breaks. Walton had reservations. Councilmembers are split “Have we discussed it with — some want to change the (town employees)?” she asked. hours, while others sought to “I really feel we should.” table the proposal and discuss Councilmember Toby it further with town employees Hanson said he likes the status before reaching a decision. quo but town clerk Shelia The town clerk said she hadn’t Fuller expressed surprise, heard about the proposal saying, “This is the first time By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

I’m hearing about this. I would have appreciated having been talked to on this matter.” The council then tabled the issue until its next meeting Dec. 3. In other action at the meeting: • It was announced town attorney Mack Clayton would review pertinent information to clarify insurance for town employees. • Police chief Philip Weddle said his department has been busy and Blasingame added Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett recently commended Weddle and officer Justin Farr for their hard work. • The council approved a pair of resolutions. One designated Blasingame and Fuller as town representatives to sign documents regarding a supplemental loan to upgrade

the town’s water system. The other authorized the town to enter into an agreement with Sentell Engineering for a grant application to pave the walking track behind town hall. • New Site Senior Activity Center director Jan Kennedy said the center had a good turnout for both the November game night and the Veterans Day program, and added several attendees thanked her for the Veterans Day program. Kennedy also said the heat is working well at the center. • The council held its first budget and finance review of the new fiscal year and said revenue from the town’s water system has exceeded expenditures by nearly $13,000 while the general fund has $2,000 more in expenditures than revenue. Blasingame said that is because the council has paid its annual $5,000 donation

to Horseshoe Bend School. • Carter said a state inspector saw no structural damage during a recent inspection of the New Site gym. With the inspection complete, the council will allow Clayton to review the information and see what needs to be done. The council also approved a motion to allow Clayton to send the information to the county building inspector. • Blasingame said the council is continuing to consider moving the town’s accounts to various institutions to earn interest. • It was announced town hall will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. at town hall.

Unemployment up slightly in Tallapoosa, Coosa counties By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

While unemployment has gone up in Tallapoosa County, the number of those without a job in Coosa and Elmore counties has remained steady for the last year and is better than the seasonally adjusted statewide rate of 4.1 percent, according to October figures from the Alabama Department of Labor. Elmore County was among the lowest unemployment rates in the state in October at 3.3 percent — it was 3.2 percent a year ago. Coosa County’s rate of 3.9 percent in October was up slightly from 3.8 percent

in October 2017. Unemployment in Tallapoosa County worsened from 3.9 percent in September to 4.2 percent in October, and it was 3.6 percent a year ago. Overall, the labor department said October marked the sixth straight month a record number of people were working in Alabama — 2.122 million, which is 40,377 more than in October 2017. “More than 40,000 Alabamians now have jobs that didn’t last year,” Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington said in a statement. “That means that they are contributing to our state’s economy and providing for their families.

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Our labor force continues to grow, reaching its highest level of 2018, and the vast majority of those are finding jobs, which tells us that people have confidence in our economy.” The civilian labor force (CLF) increased to 2.21 million in October, its highest level of 2018, representing a year-over-year increase of 48,254, according to the labor department. “Additionally, we broke the record for the number of jobs our economy is supporting — again — beating the previous record by more than 12,000 jobs,” Washington said. “We’re beginning to see retail hiring pick up in preparation for the holidays but over-the-year gains in high-wage industries like manufacturing and construction are extremely encouraging, with yearly gains of 3.88 percent and 2.52 percent, respectively.” Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 34,500, with

gains in the professional and business services sector (+12,500), the manufacturing sector (+10,200), and the construction sector (+2,200), among others, the labor department said. Average weekly privatesector earnings were again up over the year, rising by $18.88 per week, and construction earnings reached their highest level in history, rising to $984.13 per week, according to the labor department. The preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 4.1 percent, which is unchanged from September’s rate and above October 2017’s rate of 3.8 percent. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are Shelby County (2.8), Cullman County (3.2), and Marshall and Elmore counties (3.3). Counties with the highest unemployment rates are Wilcox County (8.8), Clarke County (7.1) and Lowndes County (6.8).

LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 414-3180 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

Thursday, November 22, 2018

LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Reflecting on the high school football season

Sports

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Record The

BIG CAT SPLIT

Tigers run away with win to open season

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Dadeville’s Jamarion Wilkerson, left, attempts to save a play while he’s pressured by Central Coosa’s Jovon Richardson on Tuesday night.

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

ou know how people say it’s not really a coach’s team until he’s been the head coach for more than a year. That first year is all about getting the jitters out, players starting to understand new expectations and a new coach convincing those players to buy into his system. That’s sort of how I felt last year — I was the new kid on the block. People in the community weren’t sure what to expect; coaches didn’t know if they could trust me; and the players didn’t know what I was all about. But after that first year, I fully got my feet wet and this season, I felt like covering football in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties was truly my domain. Of course I worried when Danny Horn left. It’s extremely important for the sports editor of a local paper to have a strong relationship with the flagship school’s head coach, and Horn and I had developed a rapport that came naturally. So when he left, I wondered if a new relationship would be built as easily. But then came Kevin Smith as the new head coach at Benjamin Russell, and even though he wasn’t new to the community or the Wildcats necessarily, he was relatively new to me. But what I thought was a comfortable working relationship with Horn was nothing compared to how I came to know Smith this season. Smith lives and breathes football. We could literally sit around for two hours and talk about everything to do with football — if either of us had the time, that is. I went into his office once asking him about this video a friend sent to me about route running and play calling, something I thought I knew fairly well. But I quickly realized football coaches have a secret foreign language of their own, which Smith was more than happy to share with me. All of the coaches and players we have in this area are incredible people, and after that first year, I think they now all know I’m not out to get them — I’m just here to tell their stories. And there were some incredible stories to tell this season. Central Coosa ended with its second winless season in a row, but somehow the Cougars added players to the roster throughout the year. Dadeville certainly went through more downs than ups this year, but Tiger coach Richard White was always impressed with how his players never gave up. The Horseshoe Bend Generals thought they’d have a much better season than they did, but there still were some big standouts, namely freshman Holt Tidwell who came into a tough situation and still played his best. Benjamin Russell overcame some unbelievable adversity after the tragic deaths of Devin Billups and coach Curtis Glaize, and the Wildcats continued to fight and claw every single Friday night. I think we all had the highest expectations for Reeltown, which returned almost all of its skill players and the core of its strong defense from last year. Although the Rebels were upset in the first round — and they, too, had a slew of unforeseeable adversity in the form of injuries to very key players — you still can’t say enough about their accomplishments this season. I always tend to get a little nostalgic when football season ends. It’s something everyone puts so much effort into during the buildup. The players are out there fighting through the summer heat; the coaches are continuously studying and working and devising plans; and even us sportswriters put forth so much effort in the preseason to give readers in-depth information about their teams. It’s a long grind, but it’s well worth it and I’m already ready for next year. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

Coosa boys hold off Dadeville late By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With just under two minutes remaining in Tuesday night’s boys basketball game, Dadeville’s Jay Patrick nailed a putback to give the Tigers their first lead of the night. It looked like they might pull off a miraculous comeback against Central Coosa after trailing by as many as 14 points in the second half. But it wasn’t meant to be, as Coosa’s Noel Jones sank his fifth 3-pointer of the night to put the Cougars ahead for good with 29 seconds left. Jones hit the front end of a one-and-one, and teammate Jovon Richardson added a steal and a pair of free throws to ice a 53-49 victory for the Cougars. “That was a huge 3 by Noel there,” Central Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “That’s just part of our scheme; it’s there Lizi Arbogast / The Record all the time. Then 3 out of 4 at Dadeville’s Jay Patrick puts up a 3-pointer while Central Coosa’s Jovon See BOYS • Page B2 Richardson (14) defends.

A sloppy first half didn’t remain that way for the Dadeville’s girls basketball team Tuesday night. The Tigers led Central Coosa by just three points at halftime, as neither team shot well in the opening half, but that changed in the third quarter. Dadeville came out of the locker room with a nine-point run, and the Cougars never recovered in a 39-27 loss. “One of my pet peeves is I want us to be more in shape,” Tigers coach Pam Holloway said. “To me, that helps them in so many other aspects of the game of what to do and when to do it. But I’m pleased with the effort, especially being the first game.” Both teams struggled with turnovers. Dadeville finished with 21 miscues, but that was nothing compared to the Cougars’ 30 turnovers. It was especially bad in the third quarter when Coosa coughed it up 11 times. “You can see the youth for us,” Coosa coach Syreeta McKinney said. “They’re very young, so there’s a lot of See GIRLS • Page B2

Despite upset, Rebels accomplish a lot By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Everyone thought Reeltown’s football team had the chance to advance a lot further. The Rebels were ranked in the top 10 in Class 2A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association throughout the entire year. After losses to Maplesville and Ranburne, Reeltown still never dropped below No. 7 and had the potential of making a run at the state championship. But those hopes were dashed when the Rebels fell to Daleville 26-21 in the final minutes of the first round. Although it was a clear upset, Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said there were a lot of factors that went into it. “They were one of the best No. 4-seed teams; they beat their No. 2 seed 54-20,” Johnson said. “They were a different team than they were early in the year. They had some losses early on that caused them to be the No. 4 seed. Also, take away just one turnover and we win the game.” Not only was Daleville probably better than its record showed, but the Rebels went through an inordinate amount of injuries, and to key players no less. The first game of the season, last year’s leading rusher Tre Tre Hughley went down with an ACL injury, effectively ending his season. Then in the region-deciding game against Thorsby, Eric Shaw and Lio Lewis both

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Keke Hughley (4) made a big impact for the Rebels this season after coming back from an ACL injury that cut his season short last year.

suffered knee injuries to end their years. “Midway through the year in a game to win the region, we lost a Division I outside linebacker and wide receiver (Shaw), then lost of the top defensive linemen in the area (Lewis), that had a lot to do with it,” Johnson said. “That is in no way an excuse, but that completely changed our team. Take a guy like Eric out of the game, where there are two or three people covering him, it opens up the box for Cameron

(Faison) and Keke (Hughley) to run the ball. When he went down, that brings at least one more person, if not two, in the box to stop the run.” While Shaw’s and Tre Tre Hughley’s injuries were devastating due to sheer talent, Lewis’ downfall was calamitous on a different level. “When we lost Lio Lewis, he was the heartbeat of that team, both vocally and by example,” Johnson said. See REBELS • Page B2

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

The Dadeville Record

Rebels

AHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS CLASS 1A Quarterfinals Lanett (10-1) at Maplesville (10-1) St. Luke’s Episcopal (11-1) at Linden (11-0) Mars Hill Bible (11-1) at South Lamar (12-0), Millport Spring Garden (11-1) at Pickens County (8-4), Reform Second-round results Lanett 14, Marengo 6 Maplesville 21, Georgiana 14 Linden 28, Elba 0 St. Luke’s Episcopal 46, Wadley 16 Mars Hill Bible 38, Donoho 7 South Lamar 48, Winterboro 14 Pickens County 34, Falkville 15 Spring Garden 16, Waterloo 8 CLASS 2A Quarterfinals Luverne (11-1) at Leroy (9-3) – Buy Tickets Ariton (9-3) at Highland Home (11-1) – Buy Tickets Ohatchee (11-0) at Fyffe (12-0) – Buy Tickets Aliceville (10-2) at Addison (102) – Buy Tickets Second-round results Leroy 27, Daleville 26 Luverne 41, Abbeville 20 Highland Home 42, LaFayette 3 Ariton 37, Cottage Hill Christian 27 Fyffe 35, Colbert County 0 Ohatchee 42, Red Bay 6 Addison 26, Ranburne 15 Aliceville 20, Collinsville 9 CLASS 3A Quarterfinals Flomaton (9-3) at Pike County (10-2), Brundidge Gordo (10-2) at Providence Christian (11-1), Dothan Westminster Christian (11-0) at

Piedmont (10-2) Saks (10-1) at Randolph County (11-1), Wedowee Second-round results Flomaton 32, Winfield 7 Pike County 21, Thomasville 14 Providence Christian 27, Saint James 6 Gordo 20, Mobile Christian 17 Westminster Christian 48, Midfield 44 Piedmont 41, J.B. Pennington 16 Randolph County 28, Geraldine 18 Saks 38, Fultondale 14 CLASS 4A Quarterfinals Andalusia (8-4) at HillcrestEvergreen (9-4) American Christian (12-0) at UMS-Wright (11-0), Mobile Good Hope (11-1) at Oneonta (9-3) Deshler (7-5) at Hokes Bluff (11-1) Second-round results Hillcrest-Evergreen 42, Alabama Christian 0 Andalusia 51, Headland 22 American Christian 10, Montgomery Catholic 3 UMS-Wright 48, Trinity Presbyterian 0 Oneonta 56, DAR 20 Good Hope 27, Jacksonville 12 Hokes Bluff 33, North Jackson 13 Deshler 42, Fayette County 21 CLASS 5A Quarterfinals Greenville (10-2) at Ramsay (11-1), Birmingham, Lawson Field Vigor (11-1) at Demopolis (102) Central-Clay County (9-3) at Etowah (12-0), Attalla

Mortimer Jordan (11-1) at Jasper (11-1) Second-round results Ramsay 25, Jackson 22 Greenville 43, Bibb County 16 Demopolis 21, Pleasant Grove 0 Vigor 26, Briarwood Christian 0 Central-Clay County 44, Madison Academy 19 Etowah 24, Center Point 14 Jasper 41, Southside-Gadsden 14 (10-1) Mortimer Jordan 41, East Limestone 9 CLASS 6A Quarterfinals Opelika (7-4) at Saraland (11-1) Spanish Fort (11-1) at Wetumpka (10-2) Pinson Valley (10-1) at Homewood (10-2) Oxford (10-2) at Clay-Chalkville (11-1) Second-round results Saraland 6, Hueytown 0 Opelika 42, Bessemer City 26 Wetumpka 20, HillcrestTuscaloosa 17 (OT) Spanish Fort 30, McAdory 0 Homewood 14, Gardendale 0 Pinson Valley 45, Muscle Shoals 21 Clay-Chalkville 35, Hartselle 7 Oxford 49, Decatur 0 CLASS 7A Semifinals Lee-Montgomery (8-4) at Central-Phenix City (12-0) Thompson (10-1) at Hoover (9-3), Hoover Met Quarterfinal results Lee-Montgomery 12, Auburn 6 Central-Phenix City 14, McGillToolen Catholic 0 Hoover 42, Mountain Brook 17 Thompson 37, Hewitt-Trussville 13

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Despite those three key injuries and the loss in the first round, Reeltown still knows it accomplished a lot this year. The Rebels went undefeated in Class 2A Region 4, winning their first region title since 2012. It also whomped rival Dadeville for the first time in four years. And there were also quite a few individual standouts. “One big bright spot was Keke Hughley played some of the best ball I’ve ever seen him play the last few weeks,” Johnson said. “He played every down on defense at a new position that he’s never played, and he had to pick up the weight on offense and had to take over a leadership role. Chandler Gray stepped up, and there were a lot of those guys that understand that we just took a huge blow to our team, and they kept going.” Many say it takes a few years for a coach to establish his style on a team, especially after the retirement of a Hall of Fame coach such as Jackie O’Neal, but Johnson, who is now in his third year, has seen improvement each and every season and said this 14-man senior class will be extremely missed. “There were a lot of good players and a lot of extremely good men; they’re going to do a lot in our community,” Johnson said. “I’m really going to hate losing this group.”

“When we lost Lio Lewis, he was the heartbeat of that team, both vocally and by example.” — Matt Johnson Reeltown football coach

Johnson said he’s given the team a few weeks off, but the players will return to the weight room after Thanksgiving, then really hit the offseason program after the Christmas holiday. What Johnson’s most excited about this offseason is finding out how his players will react after this year’s first-round disappointment. “How are you going handle that?” Johnson said. “Are you going to man up and say we gotta get better or are you going to poke your lips out and pout? We are dealing with kids, so they do hear a lot of outside noise but they’ve gotta be loyal to Reeltown. I want to see how they overcome a disappointing loss at the end of the year.”

How bad can the Iron Bowl Boys actually get? Look away, AU

will be scoring ou hear points. And that it all the is where Auburn’s time. only hope lies. “You never Finding the know what can balance between happen in a rivalry stopping the run game.” and pressuring The Iron Bowl the quarterback is one of the CALEB will be the key to best rivalries in all of sports. TURRENTINE success. Auburn’s defensive line This game has basically served Sports Writer is very good and probably as a play-in game has a couple of for the national NFL players but championship over Alabama’s offensive front the last decade. may be even better. And yes, every year, The Crimson Tide’s you expect to see two offense is designed to rivals give their best score quickly and often. efforts on the field in this And it gets even worse game. However, that does when the other team has not mean you will be to keep its defense on the seeing a close game. field with very little rest. In fact, over the last Auburn’s offense has eight seasons, only one found the true meaning of Iron Bowl has been decided by one possession. inconsistency this season. Between the running Last year’s 12-point backs, the pass blocking Auburn victory may have and even the play calling, been a surprise to some nothing seems to be but it pointed out the flaw working week in and week of Alabama’s offense and out for the Tigers. was the beginning of the Alabama’s defense will end for Jalen Hurts as the take advantage of that and starting quarterback. it will only help the Tide’s Alabama now has one offense. Auburn should of, maybe even two, the nation’s best quarterbacks. have some success on the ground this week but Tua Tagovailoa has the Jarrett Stidham will have Crimson Tide scoring more points than any Nick very little time to throw the ball and if you are an Saban offense could have Auburn fan, he is not fun ever dreamed. to watch when he is on the Whether that translates run. to the field at BryantAlabama used to Denny Stadium on tire out defenses with a Saturday may not be a constant rushing attack. sure thing but it is pretty Now the Tide does it with close. Alabama has not explosive plays and a stout been slowed down yet defense. this season and there’s Auburn has very no reason to expect a 7-4 talented players and its Auburn team to do the defense has been above trick. average this season, so I Alabama’s offensive don’t expect Alabama to explosiveness has shown score 60 points Saturday. itself in a variety of ways But I also don’t expect this season — fly routes Auburn to keep this game to Jaylen Waddle, catch close enough to have and runs by Jerry Jeudy a chance in the fourth and now crossing routes quarter. to tight end Irv Smith. So it may not be as bad (If you have not seen his as Alabama’s 49-0 win move to make the entire in 2012 but the margin Citadel defense go the of victory may get pretty wrong way, you need to.) close. If you’re an Auburn Six Alabama players have at least one reception fan, I’ll leave very little room for hope and if of 50 yards or more this you’re an Alabama fan, season. You slow one of I’ll leave room for only them down, Tagovailoa disappointment: Alabama finds someone else. 45, Auburn 10 Sure, stopping the run game first can slow down Caleb Turrentine is any offense but until a sports writer for The pressure is being put on Record. the quarterback, Alabama

the line to give us that cushion and get us out, I’ll take it.” For the second game in a row, Coosa looked like it would breeze by its opponent. The Cougars (2-0) built a 22-10 lead after the first frame, but then it became the battle of the 3-pointers. Patrick, who had an exceptional game with 19 points and 10 rebounds, scored back-to-back longballs to pull the Tigers (0-1) within seven points. “He shot it so well,” Dadeville coach Jesse Foster said. “He’s a solid young man.” The Cougars’ lead stayed at 10 points or fewer until Richardson joined the 3-point party with one of his own to go ahead 44-31 with 1:55 left in the third. From there, the Tigers went on an eightpoint run, including one from beyond the arc by Jamarion Wilkerson, and the Cougars led just 45-39 heading into the fourth. “We were down 14 in the second quarter, and we told them we weren’t going to call timeout,”

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Dadeville’s Ladarrius Moore splits Central Coosa defenders Omar Gaddis (10) and Noel Jones (44) on Tuesday night.

Foster said. “We wanted them to keep fighting. We just wanted to keep shooting it, and we were going to get one shot to get us back in the ballgame and we did.” Dadeville finally tied it up on Patrick’s 3-pointer with 3:34 remaining and went ahead on Patrick’s putback. But the final effort wasn’t enough, as Central Coosa’s defense, which generated 21 Dadeville turnovers, took control. “You always gotta remember, everybody is going to give us the best shot they have,” Freeman said. “We’re in their

place, it was their first game and the crowd was involved. It was just a great atmosphere, and I’d like to congratulate them for such a great game. Every night, we’re going to get people’s best shot and the ultimate goal is to win.” A big part of Dadeville’s comeback was its 50-27 advantage in rebounding, with three Tigers pulling 10 off the boards. They also did a better job slowing down Jones, who had only four points in the second half. “We told them at halftime that they had beat us on the boards,” Foster said. “We had to shut

Girls work that needs to be done but we’re going to keep working. It was a disappointing loss, but it just wouldn’t fall for us tonight. “I don’t even want to talk about (our shooting). That’s the worst shooting game we’ve had in a long time.” Although the Cougars (1-1) were cold from the floor, the poor shooting was also due to Dadeville creating some chaos defensively. That was especially true early in the third quarter, when the Tigers put up several back-to-back steals with fullcourt pressure. “(In the third quarter), we had some girls come in that stepped it up defensively and hit a couple good shots,” Holloway said. “That helped us out a little bit.” Dadeville (1-0) also went to work on the boards in the second half. After being out-rebounded 25-18 in the first half, the Tigers held a 26-20 advantage on the boards in the second half. Janiya Wyckoff led the way with 10 rebounds, while Nena Pearson and Layla Grace each had nine. De’Asia Doss also contributed eight boards. “I was a little bit more pleased with it,” Holloway said. “But I’m stickler, so I want them to block out a lot better. A lot of boards came right to us, and we didn’t block out so we missed them. They outworked us on a lot of those and they were able to get the putbacks.”

(Jones) down and to help on the weak side where we were coming off him, and they did a great job.” The entire night was a 3-point frenzy, as the teams combined for 23 longballs. Patrick and Jones led the way with five apiece. Jones led all scorers with 23 points and capped off a double-double with 10 rebounds. For Coosa, Casson Robbins added two 3-pointers and Omar Gaddis and Richardson each had one. For the Tigers, Wilkerson and A.J. Williams scored three times apiece from beyond the arc and Cam Tai’s only bucket was a 3-pointer. Despite the loss, Foster is encouraged by falling to Coosa by only four points. “I told them that those guys are probably one of the best teams we’ll play all season,” Foster said. “They just beat Sylacauga, who won the (Class) 5A state championship and killed them by 20-something, and they only beat us by four. So we’re going to be all right.”

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Dadeville’s Skye Foster (24) is defended by Central Coosa’s Brynli Mitchell.

Central Coosa’s one shining star was Shae Suttles, who finished with the game’s only double-double. In addition to a team-leading 11 points, Suttles brought down a staggering 27 rebounds. “She was doing her job,” McKinney said. “It’s just being able to get her the ball. That’s what we couldn’t do tonight. She didn’t get the touches that she needed tonight, and that’s something we’re going to

have to work on.” Pearson, who did not play most of last season, was a big standout for the Tigers in her return. She contributed 12 points, three assists and a steal in addition to her nine rebounds. “She’s come back with a whole different attitude,” Holloway said. “I’m going to give anybody another chance if they prove it to me, and so far, so good.”

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Letters of Administration on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of November, 2018 by Hon. Bonita Caldwell, Judge of Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Bessie Martin Golatte, Personal Representative Teresa W. Fulmer, Attorney, T.W. Fuller Law Firm, LLC, Attorney for Personal Representative, 126 N. Broadax Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 Dadeville Record: Nov. 15, 22 and 29, 2018 EST/GOLATTE, R. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF TALLAPOOSA NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2018-0157 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARRIE L. STOWE, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to Ed Parish, Jr., on the 6th day of November, 2018, by the Probate Judge of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law or else will be forever barred. Ed Parish, Jr., Administrator/Personal representative of the Estate of Carrie L. Stowe, deceased. The Parish Law Firm, 323 Adams Avenue (36104), Post 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ ID[ 'DGHYLOOH 5HFRUG 1RY and 29, 2018 EST/STOWE, C.

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

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The Dadeville Record

United Way, Home Depot help veterans in need veterans make improvements to their homes so they can continue to live safely and The Lake Martin Area independently there. United Way recently The seventh straight year partnered with the Alexander of the Celebration of Service City Home Depot and Team helped John Moore, 70, who Depot to help three local achieved the rank of Sgt. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Employees from the local Home Depot were assisted on these projects by teams from Home Depot stores in Sylacauga, Auburn/Opelika, East Montgomery, Phenix City and Columbus, Ga. Approximately 25 volunteers helped over the three-day period to improve Moore’s, Patterson’s and Allen’s homes. Volunteers poured a 4-by-40-foot concrete walkway from an existing ramp to the driveway at Moore’s home, built a 3-by-36-foot wooden ramp

member will examine the project site and if the project is deemed feasible, the store will apply for a grant through the Home Depot Foundation, which is where the Lake Martin Area United Way comes into the picture. In order to receive a grant to complete projects such as the ramps and remodeled bathroom, the store must have a non-profit partner such as the Alexander City Home Depot. “We help write the grants to apply for these funds to help our veterans live in safer conditions,” United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller said in a press release. “Once the project is approved, we offer all the support we can.” Sometimes, the United Way staff will offer handson help at the projects, but they are always there with lunch, drinks and other refreshments for the volunteers on each day of the project. “We are honored to be able to help our local veterans who have given so much to our country and our freedom,” Fuller said. “This is just one small way to say thank you for their service as we approach Veterans Day.”

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

The Dadeville Record

Reeltown Elementary’s Porter feels library is key Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series profiling school principals in the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County School Systems. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

anting his students to not only garner a good education while walking the halls of Reeltown Elementary School, RES principal Raymond Porter wants them to become lifelong learners. As part of his vision to achieve that, he sees one room in the school as a key component of the education process. “I really consider the library to be the center of our school,” Porter said. “If we can get them using the library as a resource, we can get them more interested in learning. We want our students to enjoy education and learning to become the proverbial lifelong learner.” While this is only his first year as a principal, Porter has been in the education field for 14 years, all of which have been within the Tallapoosa County system. He began his career teaching at the former Edward Bell High School in Camp Hill before working with students at the middle school level in Reeltown. He has also worked at the central office for the county school system, where he was instrumental in getting the virtual academy started and also oversaw the credit recovery and alternative school programs. Since taking over as principal, Porter said he has placed an emphasis on reading and reading comprehension. This is further emphasized through the fact that grades kindergarten through third at Reeltown are part of the Alabama Reading Initiative, wtih faculty members taking input from both ARI officials and the school’s media specialists. As a way to get students more excited about reading, the library has transformed one corner of the room into “The Reading Café,” a comfortable area where students can enjoy their books. “We want to make reading fun for

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Reeltown Elementary principal Raymond Porter visits with one of his students looking for a book in the school library last Thursday afternoon.

our students,” Porter said. “It’s not about who reads the most, it’s about comprehension and improvement. Students who go from reading 40 books to 100 books, that’s a tremendous improvement. But students going from reading zero books to five books, that’s also a tremendous improvement.” With students going directly to Reeltown High School after they graduate from Reeltown Elementary, Porter said he works closely with RHS principal Dr. Tom Cochran, working to address and head off some of the issues Cochran said students coming into the high school sometimes bring with them across the street from the elementary school. To this end, Porter said each subject of study has its own department chair, so the different grades can all be on a similar wavelength and the lesson plans from one grade to another see a greater deal of continuity. Technology is another key

component of the education at Reeltown, according to Porter. Students are able to use classroom computers to complete some of their assignments With so many things working together for a larger vision, Porter said it is key for everyone involved to buy into the process for progress to be made. Thankfully, he said he has seen teachers, staff members, students and parents all buying in to what he wants to accomplish. “So far, we’ve seen the largest open house many of our veteran teachers said they’ve seen before,” Porter said. “We’ve had the largest Grandparents Day celebration, the largest Veterans Day program, the greatest turnout for the Parent-Teacher Organization. People want to be a part of this. Our partnership with the community is strong, and we are even working to form stronger partnerships with local businesses and companies. “A lot of schools like to say they’re

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Sunday, Nov. 25

TREE LIGHTING: Christmas Lights Around the Square will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 in Dadeville. There will be choirs, dancers, elves tossing candy, hot chocolate and warm Christmas punch. There will also be pictures with Mrs. Claus so children bring your letters to mail to Santa. The mayor will light the Christmas tree.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance. No appointment is needed but help is first come, first serve. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card and list of medications with dosage and strength.

Thursday, Nov. 29

OPEN STUDIO: The Artist Association of East Alabama is sponsoring an open studio Nov. 29 and every Thursday at the Senior Activities Center in the Sportplex from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your canvas and paints and enjoy fellowship and sharing in your love of art. Sign up now for the One Stroke Workshop in January. Call Kay Fincher at 256-8252506.

Sunday, Dec. 2

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is

Monday, Dec. 3

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Annual Alexander City Christmas Parade will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. It will start at the Alexander City Shopping Center come up Cherokee Road turning onto Church Street before going through the roundabout.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

USHERS MEETING: Early District ushers meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

Sunday, Dec. 9

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Annual Dadeville Christmas Parade is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The parade will come up Lafayette Street before turning on Broadnax Street passing in front of the courthouse. Starting at noon there will be activities around the courthouse square.

Ongoing Events

FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of paintinge. Call Kay Fincher at 256-8252506. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist

birthdays today. Jimmy and Tammy Sprayberry, Tom and Barbara Patton and Denise and Mark Allred celebrate their anniversaries today.

Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander

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

Thursday’s Anniversaries

Michael “Scooter” Wilson, Michael Smith, Heather Young, Tyler Abrahamson, Elaine Bailey, Sharon Royal, Robin Bradberry, Benny Stevens Jr., Gary Robertson, Bridget Walker and Benny Stevens Jr. are celebrating their

presenting its Christmas Cantata “Sing Christmas,” A Christmas Choral Experience Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The music is arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald and includes staging, musical and theatrical staging under the direction of Der. Kim Walls with an orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians. Participants will include the choir and theatrical cast of church members. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the cantata. Everyone is invited. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. Vicki Cater is pastor. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church on Stillwaters Drive is celebrating its 153rd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church

a family, but here at Reeltown, I feel it’s a sincere thought that we are family. The Reeltown community and the schools here are like no other place I’ve ever been. We want the school to speak with one voice and with one message, and we want parent and community involvement to be a part of that.” Even though Porter sees himself more as someone there to support teachers and everyone else involved with the school, there is one key item he helps to lead the school in. “We spend time in our classrooms on civic responsibility,” Porter said. “We remind our students that it’s up to them to make their community a better place. I want this to be part of the legacy of my tenure. I want to leave this school in a better place, and I want our students to make our community a better place.” Like many other schools, Porter believes one of the major concerns facing Reeltown Elementary is the need for proper funding to run all of the programs the school wants to offer its students. However, he feels Tallapoosa County Schools superintendent Joe Windle has been working effectively with the Tallapoosa County Commission, finding ways to secure funding for the county schools for years to come. At the same time, Porter said parents and members of the community help out by giving what they can, when they can. “We will have people coming through the car line, dropping their children off or picking them up, and they will literally hand us dollars out the window, telling us to put the money towards helping the school,” Porter said. “Some of our parents have become monthly donors to the school.” Overall, Porter feels the school is on the correct path, but it cannot stop finding ways to improve everything it can do for its students. “We need to grow every year, but we are absolutely moving in the right direction,” he said. “We want our students to understand their role here is more than just getting good grades, it’s about getting a good education.”

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City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256329-7177 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

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