Nov. 22, 2017 Dadeville Record by Tallapoosa Publishers

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Kids tell us how to cook a turkey and why they are thankful

State grant, with county match will pave Dadeville High track

Officials give thanks this holiday season

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Denim and Diamonds Ball a big success By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Nearly 150 guests filled the Rodeo Club in Dadeville Friday night for the sixth annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball. Sponsored by the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce as a fundraiser for the Lake Martin Area United Way, the night featured steak and baked potatoes from Poplar Dawgs, a silent auction with 52 wonderful items and the music of Lisa and the E-Lusion. “We do this every year for the Lake

Martin Area United Way,” Chamber President Michael Carter said. “It gives people the chance to get dressed up and have a little fun locally.” Among the multitude of items available at the silent auction included six tickets to the Troy game against Texas State, golf retreats from both StillWaters and Russell Lands, a case of wine from Hodges Vineyards, a miniature Red Bull refrigerator, a charcoal grill and a United States flag that flew over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. See CHARITY • Page A3

After dinner, guests at the annual Denim and Diamonds Ball took the dance floor of the Rodeo Club, enjoying the music of Lisa and the E-Lusion.

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Middlebrooks discusses vote on property tax

Student accused in bomb threat now suspended

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By DONALD CAMPBELL and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers

Tallapoosa County Revenue Commissioner Eva Middlebrooks said many residents don’t have a clear understanding of recent changes in property tax assessments as well as the upcoming vote on a proposed property tax increase for those with property in the Tallapoosa County School District. Thursday Middlebrooks talked to the Dadeville Kiwanis Club and tried to clear up some of the issues and misconceptions. “One of the big changes that was made in 2017 was the new manual the state put out,” she said. “Tallapoosa County was one of the first places the manual went into effect because the state thought this would be a good place to test it.” Middlebrooks explained how there were some property tax increases seen across the board, as well as the recent installation of mandatory fire fees in Union and East Tallassee to help support their local See TAX • Page A8

An 11-year-old Dadeville Elementary School student is not on campus after calling in a bomb threat to Dadeville High School last week. “He is presently suspended from school pending alterative placement Monday,” Tallapoosa County School Superintendent Joe Windle said at Monday’s board meeting while updating the board of the incident. “He called it in from the bus ride to school.” Windle explained the decision of what to do with the student’s education until a January court date will be decided Monday. “He could be placed in the alterative school (on the Dadeville campus),” Windle said. “We may provide homeschool services, either a teacher goes to his home some or our online school.” Law enforcement officials responded quickly to the potential threat at Dadeville High School Wednesday

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D Deputies with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department respond to an active shooter at the Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area Tuesday morning. M

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Joint training exercise preps local officials B CLIFF WILLIAMS By SStaff Writer

Shots could be heard ringing out on o County Road 34 as an active shooter looked to settle a grudge at s the t Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area

Tuesday morning. Don’t worry – it was only a drill. The idea of the drill was to allow first responders to train on property they may have to respond to and to see how personnel with the property can See TRAINING • Page A5

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Keebler Park rain garden construction begins By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Eight students from Dadeville High School, representing the FFA, Key Club and Beta Club arrived at Keebler Park after school Thursday afternoon, joining local resident Dianna Porter and FFA Advisor Rollie Wright to help get the new rain garden ready for planting. Since bringing her initial thoughts before the Dadeville City Council during the July 25 council meeting, Porter has been coming up with plan after plan for how to transform the park into a beautiful space that could become a major showpiece for the city of Dadeville. Over the past month, these plans have begun to

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bear fruit, as instructors from the Edward Bell Career Tech Center in Camp Hill brought a drone up to the park in order to take pictures of the park and get a better feel of its layout. However, Thursday marked the beginning of landscaping work being done, as Dadeville city employees did some digging at the rain garden site, preparing some dirt and a mound of mulch for planting. “It makes me feel very pleased,” Porter said as the students began spreading mulch and shaping the pile of dirt. “A lot of planning went into this. It makes me feel good that we have come this far and have this kind of involvement from the community and the See KEEBLER • Page A8

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Library Notes

Letter to the Editor

Farmer thankful for health, fruitful partnerships

appy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of giving, the Dadeville Public Library is hosting a Food Drive to support the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. Please donate non-perishable or canned food only between Nov. 27 and Dec. 21. Please call the library at 256825-7820 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. 4 and Dec. 8 to your letter to Santa. Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 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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• American Drifter by Heather Graham & Chad Michael Murray • The People vs. Alex Cross by James Patterson • Out of the Ordinary by Jen Turano • The Crime Writer by Jill Dawson • The Gift by Shelley Shepard Gray • A Place at Our Table by Amy Clipston • Past Perfect by Danielle Steel • Secrets of Cavendon by Barbara Taylor Bradford • Whispering Room by Dean Koontz The library will be closed Thursday through Sunday for Thanksgiving Holidays (Nov. 23 ̽ Nov. 26) and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 27. Have you brought your children to the Library’s Story Time yet? If not, you need to pop in and see what a great time you can have with your kids. Story Time is on Tuesday each week at 10 a.m. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

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Dear Editor, This Thanksgiving Day, as we gather with family and friends to count our blessings, let’s give thanks for the bounty we enjoy not just on this holiday, but every day. The safe, plentiful food that is available to us, and the products used to produce the clothing, housing, medicines, fuel and other products we use on a daily basis, didn’t just appear in a store. They got there thanks to a tremendous partnership of farmers and ranchers, processors, brokers, truckers, shippers, advertisers, wholesalers and retailers.

Rural and urban residents are “Partners in Progress” who produce the products, consume the products, and make them readily available through an efficient production and marketing chain. Farmers and ranchers are just the beginning of that chain. Farm workers, researchers, processors, shippers, truck drivers, inspectors, wholesalers, agribusinesses, marketers, advertisers, retailers and consumers all play important roles in the incredible productivity that has made our nation’s food and fiber system the envy of the world. This week, as we celebrate

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PPolice li R Reports t Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 20

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• Nicholas Henderson of Copeland Road in o Wetumpka was arrested on W an outstanding warrant for a failure to appear child supfa port. • A resident of Baker Lane in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • A resident of Lakeview Drive in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Lakeview Drive in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence.

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• Emmitt Evans of Wink Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support and SORNA violation.

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• Deliane Kertz, 33, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for domestic violence. • Kaitlyn Mari Triplett, 20, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for harassment. • Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Burglary and criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported 10th Street West. • Theft and unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Sewell Street. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Summer Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Studivant Lane. • Domestic violence was reported on South Road

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court. • Theft was reported on Adams Court. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 280.

November 19

• Christopher Oneal Golden, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Bradley Philip Dewayne Travelstead, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Jermaine Atwain Griffin, 37, of Selma was arrested on three counts of failure to appear. • Harassment was reported on 13th Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on Cedar Creek Road. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Highway 63 South. • Criminal trespass was reported on Hall Street. • Criminal trespass and obstructing a court order was reported on 2nd Place.

• Tavaris Donta Brooks, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jimmy Wayne Berry, 56, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Theft was reported on Oak Hill Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Market Place. • Theft was reported on Lambert Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Harassment was reported on Jones Road. • Robbery was reported on North Central Avenue.

Novemer 17

• Ivy Dawn McClelland, 42, Rockford was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Thomas Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Fishpond Road.

November 18

Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford.

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All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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“This fundraiser has a huge impact for the United Way,” Lake Martin Area United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller said. “We’re here to have fun and give back to the community.” The Dadeville Chamber of Commerce uses this event not only to raise money for a charitable organization, but also to show the people of Dadeville how hard the chamber tries to work in the community, according to Carter. “We like being able to offer events like this,” he said. “Our hope is to make it bigger every year.” Not only does the chamber enjoy sponsoring this event, but members of the community are just as excited when the date rolls around each year. “A lot of people come back every time,” Fuller said. “People get excited about coming. It helps bring the county together. We even have people coming from as far away as Birmingham and Pensacola.” Friday night, Fuller said 175 tickets had been sold, demonstrating how enthused people were to be able to help the United Way and have fun at the same time. After getting their fill of steak and baked potatoes, guests got to dance to the music of Lisa and the E-Lusion. Starting the music with “Mustang Sally,” the band played a number of classic hits as couples and groups began to hit the dance floor and enjoy moving to the beat. Financially, the charity ball was a success in bringing in support to the United Way as it continues to raise money for its 28 agencies. At last count, the silent auction brought in just under $4,000, Tina Parker with the United Way said. This amount may not seem like a lot, but it is invaluable in helping the groups that partner with United Way provide the multitude of services they provide to those in need. Carter wanted to thank Poplar Dawgs for providing Friday night’s meal, while Fuller expressed gratitude for everyone coming out to support the “Team United” campaign. “It’s great getting to work with the Chamber on this,” Fuller said. “Everything went well tonight.”

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Above, Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball attendees had a great time dancing to the music of Lisa and the E-Lusion Friday night. Middle, members of Lisa and the E-Lusion warm up Friday night during the Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball at the Rodeo Club.

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EDITORIAL BOARD Steve Baker - Publisher Mitch Sneed - Editor

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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We have much to thankful for

t was almost 400 years ago when New World settlers sailed the Mayflower from Europe to our shores seeking religious freedom. These pilgrims were risking their lives, coming to a new land full of uncertainty and peril … but free of religious persecution. By the fall of 1621, almost half of the 102 original pilgrims had succumbed to the hardships of life in America. It was after the harvest when the remaining pilgrims and 91 Native Americans came together to rest and share the three-day feast we celebrate today as Thanksgiving. Four hundred years ago, American pilgrims were truly thankful for their lives and their new allies. Without the help of the Native Americans who shared their food, the pilgrims would have likely starved that winter. Much has changed in the last 400 years. Today in America obesity is more likely to kill than starvation. The relationship between Native Americans and those who settled America has changed and changed again, and until recently it hasn’t gone well for the home team. Today it is not rest that we need, but exercise. Today in the United States, our religious freedoms are guaranteed by our constitution, yet many of us are unchurched. Today we live in under appreciated abundance. Our perils and our blessings have changed drastically, but the basic human need for giving thanks has not. Since that first Thanksgiving meal almost four centuries ago, the true meaning of this holiday has been about the celebration of life around a common table, about sharing and valuing one another. We have so many blessings and so much to be thankful for as Americans, but few are as important as our relationships with each other. We here at TPI are thankful to be serving such a wonderful community and for all of you who share your time by reading our products, turning to us for news. We hope our readers have a meaningful, happy Thanksgiving this year.

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Editorial Local public officials give thanks SHERIFF JIMMY ABBETT I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the citizens of our county and grateful for the men and women that serve, protect and prevent crimes against the Abbett people of this county. I am especially thankful for my family, friends and the blessing from God to serve others. Jimmy Abbett Sheriff Tallapoosa County

MAYOR WAYNE SMITH As we approach this season of Thanksgiving, there are a lot of things in which I am thankful. I am most thankful that I have Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I am thankful for my family, my wife and my three daughters. I am thankful for the blessing of my grandson, for he is the apple of Smith my eye. I am

thankful to have two wonderful sons-in-law, and one to join the family soon. I have been truly blessed to have friends and family who have supported me in all my many endeavors throughout my life. As the City of Dadeville Mayor, I am so very thankful for the council members and the city employees that serve their constituents. The people of Dadeville are the greatest around, there is no other place I would rather live. I am thankful for the churches and all the community outreach programs that we have. They all rise to the occasion when someone is in need. I am thankful for our education system, we have excellent teachers, administrators, and support personnel that serve our schools. My wish for you and your family and friends is for a blessed Thanksgiving. May your home be filled with fun, food, laughter and love this holiday season. God bless everyone. And War Eagle! Wayne Smith Mayor Dadeville

DISTRICT ATTORNEY JEREMY DUERR I am thankful first of all for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom without him,

nothing is possible. I am thankful for my son and for the opportunity to be a father, no doubt the greatest gift I’ve ever been given. I am thankful for a great, wonderful, loving and supportive family. I am thankful the great people of this Circuit entrusted me Duerr to have the best job in the world and represent them as their District Attorney. I am thankful for the wonderful staff that I have and the great law enforcement agencies and officers that I have the privilege of working with every day. I am thankful for my health and ability to get up every morning and go to work and do my best at trying to make the Fifth Circuit just a little bit safer and keep dangerous criminals off our streets. Lastly, I am thankful for the opportunity to share some of the things I have been blessed with and am thankful for! I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! D. Jeremy Duerr District Attorney Fifth Judicial Circuit

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ver the past few weeks, my articles haven’t been appearing regularly in the paper. Quite a few people have let me know that they’ve missed them. Most have even said it’s the first thing they turn to when they get their paper. If you are one of those people, thank you. I appreciate your support. It all started with a very sad situation. As I was sitting at my desk writing my article, I got a call informing me that Lucy’s horse had broken its leg and would need to be put down. I had to quit what I was doing and go wake her up to inform her of the tragic news. Lucy was seven months pregnant at the time, so that was stress she did not need. Somehow, she made it through. The next week was totally different and totally on me. I played in a golf tournament but figured I could get the article written before or after. Throw in my unexpected chores associated with the pregnancy along with my horrid golf game, and I was late—too late to get it written. The next morning, my world changed forever. I’ve written about it in detail previously, but in a nutshell, it goes like this: Lucy had the baby seven and a half weeks early in the back of an ambulance en route to Birmingham on Friday the thirteenth. Nothing in her life, my life, or our life ever goes off quite as planned, and that’s okay. Abigail, our little princess, did really well right from the start. She was just little and needed her lungs and heart to get a little stronger before we could bring her home. She

wiped a little baby poop on my arm. I reckon that was like smearing blood on your face after killing your first deer. The last few days had me going all over the place. I drove from Birmingham to Foley to JODY FULLER speak at a leadership summit Columnist for the City of Foley and then wore a CPAP mask initially. back to Opelika. Lucy told me We had no idea how long that to stay home and to start getting would last, but by God’s grace, the house ready. She was taking she only had to do her Bane great care of the baby. We were from Batman impression for working on day 4. about three days. On day 5, I worked all day At times, she suffered getting the house straight and from bradycardia, which is even got some great help from very typical with preemies. a family friend. I went back to Bradycardia is an abnormally Birmingham Friday night and slow heart rate. She had to go took Emily with me. Because five consecutive days without it was RSV and flu season and falling below the set parameter. she was under 12, she had yet We made it to two a couple of to see her little sister. If day 5 times, but new episodes always was uneventful, she would see put us back to day zero. her the next day. We spent the first two Day 5 was indeed uneventful, weeks sleeping in Abigail’s and Emily was on pins and room on a couch and in a needles waiting to see her little recliner, respectively. After “sissie.” She waited outside that, we stayed at The Ronald the door and Abigail made her McDonald House, or, as grand entrance into the real Lucy’s mom called it “Ronald world. Emily, for the most part, McDonald’s House.” She asked was speechless, but couldn’t if we walked or drove. We let keep her eyes off her as we her know that we walked in made the two-hour trip home. the morning but drove at night, Auburn won that day. It was because we had to keep an eye also Veterans Day, so I had to out for the Hamburglar. The leave to go speak to a group Ronald McDonald House and in Columbia, South Carolina. its volunteers were a blessing Most important of all, after from God. I’ll write about them 29 days at UAB, we brought in a future article. our baby home. My world I was blessed with speaking will never be the same, and I engagements throughout our wouldn’t have it any other way. time there. I was doing my Jody Fuller is a comic, best to take care of my family speaker, writer and soldier while working, while Lucy with three tours of duty in Iraq. stayed with Abigail and did He is also a lifetime stutterer. everything. I mean everything. He can be reached at jody@ She’s such a great mom. I jodyfuller.com. For more helped her change a diaper information, please visit www. once. During the process, she jodyfuller.com

Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about city matters, contact your council representative. To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242. Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.

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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.

Wayne Smith

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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Training

Cliff Williams / The Record

A Tallapoosa County Sheriff Deputy, above, played the role of an active shooter while his co-workers sought to apprehend him in an active shooter training exercise at the Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area. The exercise had staff at the park calling in the incident after shots were fired at the building, bottom. The deputies teamed up with an officer from the Dadeville Police Department to clear the property and apprehend the shooter.

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better assist in a response. “Anytime that we exercise with law enforcement we learn things,” said Maxwell Gunter Installation Program Officer Craig Rainey. “We need to do this to provide better support for them to support us.” It was the first such exercise with law enforcement from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Dadeville Police Department in the first joint exercise with officials from Maxwell Gunter to train for an active shooter. “We have a new requirement to exercise at our off site locations,” Rainey said. “They would be the folks we would call.” Given the distance to the main post, the sheriff’s department would be the first response to a situation at the recreation area. Tuesday morning four deputies and one officer from the Dadeville Police Department could be seen clearing buildings while following an active shooter, finally cornering him the bathhouse on the property. Officers were able to negotiate the shooter into surrendering. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Ray Arrington explained the exercise where a disgruntled person showed up on the property. “When the shooter started making pop shots someone from in the building made the call,” Arrington said. “Dispatch treated it as an active shooter.” All this was done under the eyes of training officers who were taking notes like Arrington who saw some things to improve on. “Overall they did OK,” Arrington said. “There are some things we need to point out to them.” Some of those tips are move to the shooter quicker to tips on the initial arrival on scene to the tactical movements. Like the real thing, responding law enforcement knew very little when Tuesday morning. “When the deputy gets on scene he gives back information,” Arrington said. “When he first gets on the scene, he has to evaluate the scene. He is listening for shots. We are trained to go to the threat to stop that threat. An officer wants to get on scene and take the threat out. The way I see it, every shot that is fired is someone who died.” Arrington said there are differences between training exercises and the real thing, but training is still the way to go. “In a real situation, your adrenaline gets going and you get tunnel vision,” Arrington said. “You revert back to training. You got to train to be effective at it (response). So you train, train, train.” Rainey was pleased with what he saw Tuesday morning in the joint exercise. “We validated some things,” he said. “We learned some things. Yeah, we had fun.” For Arrington, the exercise serves as a reminder of the danger first responders face everyday. “It is always in the back of your mind,” Arrington said. “You don’t know what your day holds. You leave your home and take every call serious as it comes.”

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TALLAPOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL AND EXPENDABLE TRUST FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The Dadeville Record

Thanksgiving is a National holiday which is set aside to give thanks for the many blessings you have received in the past year and the ones you have to look forward to in the year to come. Every year in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, families gather for a day of giving thanks, feasting, and family time. The history of Thanksgiving Day dates back to 1621. A group known as the Pilgrims sailed IURP (XURSH WR WKH 1HZ :RUOG RQ WKH 0D\Ă&#x20AC;RZHU LQ VHDUFK RI JUHDWHU UHOLJLRXV IUHHGRPV 7KH\ ODQGHG DW a place they named Plymouth Rock (Modern day Plymouth, Massachusetts). The new colonists endured great hardships. Food was scarce. Many were starving, and others were sick. The local Indians, the Wampanoag Tribe, saw the Pilgrims in desperate need of food and shelter. Being a friendly and gracious Tribe, they aided the colonists by teaching them how to harvest the local lands and build shelters from local materials. Because of the generosity of the Indians, the settlers learned to care for themselves, and WKH\ ZHUH DEOH WR VXUYLYH WKH :LQWHU 7KH :DPSDQRDJ 7ULEH KDG D ULWXDO ZKLFK WKH\ SHUIRUPHG ÂżYH WLPHV a year. They would gather together over a large feast to celebrate and give thanks for their many blessings. To thank the Tribe for all their help, the Pilgrims prepared a feast in their honor. The Pilgrims and the :DPSDQRDJV GLQHG WRJHWKHU 7KLV ZDV WKH YHU\ ÂżUVW 7KDQNVJLYLQJ GLQQHU DQG LW KDV EHFRPH DQ $PHULFDQ tradition. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a National holiday.

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Holidays ought to be ‘Holy Days’ T hanksgiving is here and that every year that the stores are closed and means more than just eating she has to wait until Friday. I should turkey. It means my wife will know better than to tell her about the stores because she puts her purse up want to get the Christmas tree up, and starts in about the decorations, the lights out and the decoration again. You know, I believe the woman boxes down. Ugh! When it comes would have put a Christmas tree next to Christmas decorating that girl is to the manager had she been a Magi. ready to go the day after Halloween. If I didn’t protest so much, our DR. GERALD There is definitely a mutant, dominant Christmas gene in her DNA. house would look like Santa’s HALLMARK The holidays are special to all of workshop year round. I wouldn’t First Baptist be surprised if she found a picture Church, Dadeville us in different ways. Whether it is the grateful gatherings at Thanksgiving of some Pilgrims sitting down with or the carols of Christmas we have a the Indians at the first Thanksgiving that had a Christmas tree in the background. We need to express our joy. These coming days of celebration allows us an outlet for these innate are the only ones at the family gathering with emotions. God has put in us this need to share sleigh bells on the turkey. Even the pumpkin our gratitude for blessings and made us realize pie has mistletoe as a garnish. However, I did draw the line when she wanted to put little elf’s the awesomeness of His love at Bethlehem. How we commemorate these basic instincts hats on the baked potatoes. is determined by our commitments. Christians The main thing my wife is thankful for at should always take the highest road possible as Thanksgiving is the fact Christmas is only a a witness to our Lord. The world will be happy few weeks away. I told her she ought to move to Gatlinburg and set up a year round Christmas to take these holidays to the lowest possible shop for the tourists. She could write every now level, and then take you there as well. It is imperative that we set our sights high, live our and then and let me know how she is doing. lives holy and make our Lord happy. This will She let me know I was about to move into the allow us to be truly thankful for God’s love. hospital for treatment of a rolling pin accident I guess I ought to relax and get use to my and I could write her a note later if I felt like Sweetie’s excitement about Christmas. Since it. This was not one of my better ideas and I Thanksgiving is the official start of the holy am just thankful that I could dodge as fast as I days season it is only natural that she would could! be fired up for the coming events. I suppose I Now every man knows the real purpose of Thanksgiving is to be off from work so he can could handle this better if she would just stop eat too much, watch football or go hunting. gift-wrapping the dinner rolls at Thanksgiving! Also, it is a perfect day to undo your belt, lie back in your lounge chair and take a nap. But, Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister oh no, not at my house. The dishes are not even who lives in Alexander City and is serving dried after lunch before my wife is ready to as interim pastor at First Baptist Church in go Christmas shopping. I have to convince her Dadeville.

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County schools welcome new board member By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer At its annual meeting, the Tallapoosa County Board of Education saw newly appointed member Betty Carol Graham get sworn in, got a demonstration of the new bus tracking system and heard the system’s finances were in good order thanks to the sales tax. “It’s a special meeting,” Superintendent Joe Windle said. “We get to induct a new board member.” The board recently agreed to purchase a subscription service to N-Side to track the system’s buses. “We think it is a step forward,” Windle said. “If we have an incident on a bus, we know where that bus is. This is safety to the next step.” Alan Bentley with N-Side was on hand to demonstrate the system. He explained the system can track in real time the school buses locations, speeds and fuel consumption. The

system makes easier determining which routes students should on because of the way their system brings in Google Maps. Windle is proud the system also protects drivers. “Our drivers get hit with false accusations like speeding,” Windle said. “It gives us real time information to answer questions.” Bentley said the information is also recorded and the system has the ability to send alerts when buses travel outside a set range or detect a rapid acceleration or deceleration. The board approved the monthly financial report and the fiscal year 2017 financial statement and learned things are looking up for the system. “We had a great sales tax year,” Windle said. “Best year ever. Reserve, we have met the requirement for the first time in 10 to 12 years. We now have one and a half months in reserve.” Tallapoosa County Schools Chief Financial Officer Tommy Thweatt said part of the

system’s success was due to state funding in school transportation but the system would likely see that scaled back to some degree forcing the system to use local money to fully fund the program. Windle was proud of the projects they had completed, such as the roof at Dadeville Elementary School, the visitor bleachers at the Dadeville football field, the lights at the Reeltown football field, the softball pressbox and concession stand at Reeltown High School, the roof on the band room at Horseshoe Bend High School and the air conditioning at the Horseshoe Bend School Cafeteria kitchen. “We incurred no debt on those projects,” Windle said. The projects were paid for from the newest 1-cent sales tax passed by the Tallapoosa County Commission. Windle was silent about the upcoming Dec. 12 3-mil ad valorem tax vote though the school board attorney briefly stated the vote

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A quick response by Jacksons Gap Police to a residential alarm call interrupted a burglary in progress and led to a multi-jurisdictional, high-speed chase with shots fired last Friday and early Saturday morning. According to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, two Montgomery men are in the Tallapoosa County Jail on attempted murder charges after what turned out to be a wild sequence of events. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Jacksons Gap Police Department are still actively McCall investigating at least three residential burglaries in the Shady Bay area of Jacksons Gap. “On Friday, Nov. 17 at approximately 11 p.m. the Jackson’s Gap Police Department responded to an alarm call at one of the residences,” Abbett said. Sword “Shortly after arriving Jacksons Gap Police unit gave pursuit to the suspect vehicle. During the pursuit the suspects fired multiple gunshots at the unit which disabled the unit.” Jacksons Gap Police Department Chief B.C. Cooper’s vehicle was hit by gunfire, one of the rounds taking out the radiator on the vehicle. Luckily, Cooper was not seriously injured in the incident. The suspects fled in what turned out to be a stolen vehicle and the chase reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. For a time, the suspects traveled the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of Highway 280, before crossing over just before reaching the River Bridge. “From County Road 40 there near the golf course, there were driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic,” Abbett said. “It’s a miracle that someone wasn’t killed.” As the chase advanced, multiple agencies got involved. Those agencies included the Alexander City Police Department, Eclectic Police Department, Wetumpka Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department. The pursuit finally ended when the vehicle wrecked after spike strips were used on Alabama Highway 170 in Elmore County near Eclectic. After the crash, Aubrey Demonte McCall, 20, of 2730 Endicott Drive, Montgomery, and Andrew Sword, 17, also of 2730 Endicott Drive, Montgomery were arrested. Both men have been charged with attempted murder and placed in the Tallapoosa County Jail. Bond was set at $100,000 for both McCall and Sword. Court records show that McCall was arrested in February for receiving stolen property. Sword’s record shows that he was out on bond for armed robbery and burglary and despite being just 17, had eight charges in his adult criminal history. Property from the residential burglaries were recovered from the vehicle that was reported stolen from Montgomery. Abbett said that the incident is disturbing in light of a burglary spree two years ago involving Montgomery suspects. “This time of year many of the lake property owners don’t come to the lake as often and the secluded nature of many of those homes mean that they aren’t visible to a lot of people,” Abbett said. “We hope this isn’t the start of another issue like we had before with some people thinking they can come here and find an easy target. “That’s why we ask people to do what they can to deter these kinds of incidents. Obviously security cameras and alarms help, as they did in this case. But things like increased lighting, having neighbors look out for each other and checking on the property regularly – those all help as well.”

might need to be talked about if the governor decides to postpone the election due to the controversy in the U.S. Senate race. No one from the public signed up to speak to the board in its annual meeting but the board did reelect Martin Johnson as chair and Michael Carter as vice chair. Treadwell also informed the board the lawsuit filed in federal court by former Councill Middle School Principal Melanie McKinney would be dismissed. The board also: • approved the resignation of Dadeville Elementary School teacher Teresa Brunetti. • approved the employment of Travis Spraggins at Horseshoe Bend School and Jennifer Sprayberry at Dadeville Elementary School. • appoved a purchased services agreement with Darlene Jones to work as a para-pro in special education at Reeltown Elementary. • approved revisions to the Child Nutrition Program’s policies and wellness program.

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“ “Vote No” to the property tax signs have started to show up in Tallapoosa County eencouraging residents to vote against a 3-mil ad valorem tax for education. Eva Middlebrooks, below, was on hand at Thursday’s Dadeville Kiwanis Club meeting to M ttalk taxes with the group.

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vvolunteer fire departments. “I also want to take some time to talk about the property tax vote coming uup,” she said. “I know you’ve seen the signs popping up along the roadways ssaying ‘Vote No.’ I feel there’s been a lot of confusion on what this increase would mean.” w Middlebrooks explained how the three mill property tax increase would work should it be approved during the special election in December. w “For every $100,000 in appraised property, this would mean an annual iincrease in property taxes of $30,” she said. Middlebrooks also said she believed that, should the three mill property ttax increase be approved by voters, the one-cent sales tax would come off tthe board, but if the increase is shot down, the sales tax would remain for the ttime being, until the Tallapoosa County Commission chose to either approve iits continuation or stop its collection. It is also important to note that the pproperty tax proposal that will be on the ballot is only for property owners in tthe Tallapoosa County school district and does not include Alexander City. Middlebrooks concluded her talk Thursday afternoon by discussing the ttimetable for property re-evaluation and some of the homestead property tax eexemptions available. “Everybody got re-evaluated this past summer,” she said. “Normally, pproperty gets evaluated every four years. We have the county split up into ssections and take one section each year for re-evaluating.” With regards to homestead property tax exemptions, Middlebrooks said tthere are four main types of exemptions. These include a standard exemption ffor people under the age of 65, the Act 91-A exemption for blind people, tthe Act 91-B exemption for residents over the age of 65, and the Act 48 eexemption for senior citizens or people who have retired due to disability. “To apply for exemptions for next year, you have until Dec. 1,” she said. ““If you are over 65, you will get something.”

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morning after an anonymous caller phoned the school, claiming there was a bomb in the building that was about to blow up. The school was placed on lockdown while the building was swept for any explosives before allowing students to enter and proceed with their regular school day. While the investigation is still ongoing, the Tallapoosa County School system said the incident was handled following the district’s protocol. “First and foremost is the safety of our students,” Director of Student Services Casey Davis said. “Our procedures were followed.” The first step is that 911 is called and the proper authorities are brought in to help handle the situation. While authorities are en route to the location in question, school representatives assess the situation and determine what is best for the safety of the students, according to Davis. “The police were on the scene almost immediately,” Davis said. “Once the first responders were there, it became their scene and shifts to their protocols. As far as I know, their protocols were followed.” Davis also said that the county school system did post on social media about the incident Wednesday afternoon. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said the student was arrested shortly after the threat was called in and that the issue was handled before the school day began. The student was arrested Wednesday for making a terrorist threat before being released to his parents, Barbour said, adding that the case would be handled in juvenile court. j In addition to potential charges stemming from making this threat, the Tallapoosa County School system was also taking action against the student. “I can’t speak specifically on the student’s punishment, but the student is being dealt with according to the Tallapoosa County Student Code of Conduct,” Davis said.

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students.” Once the dirt had been shaped into a retaining wall and the mulch had been spread enough to allow for planting, the first plants were placed along the top of the dirt wall. Porter had brought plants with her that would be planted in the mulch, but as the mulch was still warm from trying to compost, she said they would wait to plant them until after the weekend rains had cooled the mulch off. As he helped spread the mulch and shape the dirt, Wright said he was happy to be able to take part in helping organize student involvement for this project. “She (Porter) approached me about getting involved with this,” Wright said. “As soon as I heard about this project, I knew it was a good idea. “The FFA, we do little things around the high school, like maintaining the plants at the football field entrance, but this is our first big project. It’s a great opportunity to get to work on things like this.” With the level of effort and enthusiasm the students showed as they raked the mulch out into a larger area for planting and shaped the dirt to form the water retaining wall, it was clearly evident that they were excited and happy to be taking part in this project. Porter went on to say that more plants would be added to the rain garden over the next couple of months, especially once spring rolls around. Even though this is just the first step in her overall plan for the beautification of Keebler Park, Porter was thrilled to see these first steps taking place with the help of the students who joined her Thursday afternoon to begin planting. “To see your ideas start to come alive, especially with the community’s help, it’s really big,” Porter said.

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hat if T.J. Yeldon stepped out of bounds at the Auburn 39-yard line with no time remaining rather than a split second? The Kick Six never would have happened. Replays of Chris Davis skirting the sidelines and racing 109 yards for the winning touchdown in 2013 would not resurface over and over again. Auburn Network radio broadcasters Rod Bramblett and Stan White would have never called the most remarkable moment in Iron Bowl history. What if? A split second here. An inch there. A controversial call one year. A spectacular feat of clutch athleticism the next year. The Iron Bowl has brought us some of the greatest moments in college football history. Some were simply great plays. Some might have come with a sprinkle of magic dust. Some came at critical moments that changed the outcome in games played between evenly-matched teams. What if Alabama quarterback Ken Stabler slipped in the mud that soggy day at Legion Field in 1967? Instead of slithering for a long, game-winning touchdown run, he could have slipped. People fall when it’s wet. Evidently, snakes do not. What if Auburn receiver Thomas Gossom wasn’t inaccurately called for stepping out of bounds before catching what would have been the go-ahead touchdown against Alabama in 1974? Auburn would have gone ahead 20-17 in the fourth quarter and Alabama’s ninegame win streak over the Tigers from 1973-81 would have been sliced in half. What if Bo Over the Top in 1982 came a centimeter short? The Tiger legend barely crossed the goal line. Otherwise, Alabama’s nine-year run would have stretched to 10. See MCADORY • Page B2

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Dadeville track and field coach Chris Hand poses at the crusher run track, which will be resurfaced.

Dadeville receives grant to resurface track “The school has been wanting it for years, and the previous track coach was real instrumental in helping us get it off the ground,” Thweatt said. For years, Dadeville High School “(The community) has been very has been dreaming of a new track, supportive.” both for its community and for its According to Tallapoosa County track and field team. Now, that Administrator Blake Beck, the idea dream is becoming a reality, as of proposing a grant to have the Tallapoosa County has received a track resurfaced goes back several grant to resurface the quarter-mile long years. But more recently, the county diverse-use track. commissioner hired Terry Acuff to “It’s really awesome; it’s beyond help write grants for these types of words,” said Chris Hand, DHS projects, which really set things in principal and track and field coach. motion. The county commissioners “It’s something that has been dreamed met with the Tallapoosa Board of about since I started back in 2000 Education, and Acuff began the grantwhen we started the track team. It’s writing process. almost hard to put into words.” “Dadeville has a track program Despite the lack of a nicer facility, that’s been pretty successful given the the Tigers’ track program has lack of facilities, so when we met with managed to find quite a bit of success the board, we all wanted to write this even at the state level. Because of grant,” Beck said. that, it became the brain child of From there, the grant proposal Commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt to went to the Alabama Department of give Dadeville a new facility. Economic & Community Affairs and By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

was eventually approved by Gov. Kay Ivey. “Gov. Ivey and I both applaud those elected officials, individuals and organizations who work so hard to improve recreation opportunities in their communities,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said in a release. “I am pleased that the ADECA is a partner in this process to enhance recreation and make our communities better places to live.” Rep. Mark Tuggle sponsored the grant and was integral part of ushering the proposal in Montgomery. “The County Commission has helped on the local side with dollars, and Senator (Tom) Whatley and I have supported the grant approval at the State level,” Tuggle said. “I am looking forward to seeing progress for the community at the Dadeville High School track.” The total project cost of resurfacing Dadeville’s track is $251,266.09 with See TRACK • Page B2

Sulligent 35, Reeltown 25

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Reeltown’s Jordan Whitlow (21) attempts to strip the ball from Ethan Carter, of Sulligent, on Friday night.

Sulligent 14 7 7 7 — 35 Reeltown 0 19 6 0 —25 First Quarter Sull — Tyreke Metcalfe 8 run (Austin Hollis kick), 6:25 Sull — Camden McLemore 7 pass from Jaron Scott (Hollis kick), 3:50 Second Quarter Reel — Tre Tre Hughley 18 run (Connor Moore kick), 11:09 Reel — RaRa Wright 14 run (kick failed), 8:08 Sull — Metcalfe 3 run (Hollis kick), 2:08 Reel — Wright 2 run (pass failed), 0:49 Third Quarter Reel — Wright 2 run (pass failed), 7:15 Sull — Scott 2 run (Hollis kick), 1:00 Fourth Quarter Sull — Metcalfe 4 run (Hollis kick), 7:01 Team Statistics Sull Reel First downs 18 11 Rushes-yards 50-353 35-205 Passing 5-6-0 2-4-0 Passing yards 48 20 Total yards 401 225 Punts 1-34.0 2-37.5 Fumbles-lost 5-2 2-2 Penalties-yards 5-55 4-22 Individual Statistics Rushing — Sulligent: Metcalfe 21-115, Ethan Carter 13-98, Marco Mastin 10-92, Scott 6-48; Reeltown: Hughley 9-141, Kolby Coan 9-30, Wright 6-27, Cameron Faison 5-18, Jordan Whitlow 2-3, Eric Shaw 1-2, Khoner Davis 1-0, Logan Hunt 2-(16). Passing — Sulligent: Scott 5-6-48-0; Reeltown: Hunt 2-4-20-0. Receiving — Sulligent: Carter 2-16, Metcalfe 1-16, Hayden Nolen 1-9, McLemore 1-7; Reeltown: Faison 1-10, Shaw 1-10.

Reeltown falters in Round 2 vs. Sulligent, 35-25 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After getting itself into a 14-point hole early in Friday night’s Class 2A second round game, Reeltown’s football team did all it could to fight and claw its way out of it. It even took a lead on Sulligent midway through the third quarter, but the Rebels couldn’t quite hold down

the Blue Devils in a 35-25 loss. “The first half, we just didn’t do what we were coached to do,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “The second half, the guys came out and did a great job defensively; that was just a product of them being a really good team. Our guys battled back and played tough. We only have six seniors, but those are six seniors that are really tough to lose.” Reeltown finishes the season with

a 7-5 record, while Sulligent (111) advances to face defending state champion Fyffe in the quarterfinals. On the first two possessions of Friday’s game, it looked like it was going to be a long night for Reeltown. The Rebels had negative-9 yards on their first drive, while Sulligent methodically moved the ball downfield and Tyreke Metcalfe capped it off with an 8-yard score. On the ensuing kickoff, things went

from bad to worse for Reeltown, as it fumbled the kickoff and Sulligent recovered on the Rebel 29. Five plays later, the Blue Devils found the end zone again and led 14-0 just eight minutes into the game. “We didn’t have the right focus at the time,” Reeltown running back Kolby Coan said. “We came out, and they were just ready to play and we weren’t.” See REBELS • Page B2

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Dillon Dean, left, shot this 160-pound, seven-point buck in Hackneyville on Saturday, the first day of gun deer season in Alabama. He is pictured with Clayton Foshee, center, and Dax Culligan.

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the federal grant totaling $200,000. The remainder of cost, or the local share, will be the responsibility of the county commission, according to Beck. “I would expect that all or most of our share would be in-kind work,” Beck said. “The commission workforce will do preparation on the track that equal to the local share amount. Basically, they’ll be doing some grading and moving dirt, bringing dirt in to prepare the area; that’s what the in-kind work would be.” Currently, the Dadeville track is made of crusher run, which is a mix finer than gravel. Having a new track will also allow the Tiger team to have long jump and triple jump pit unlike the current makeshift sand pits, according to Hand. If the new track has eight lanes, it will also allow Dadeville to host home meets. For the Tigers, Thweatt is hoping this will jumpstart an already successful track and field program. “I think it’ll make them even better than what they are now,” Thweatt said. “They’ve been good for several years, eight to 10 years even, but never had the facility to work with. For instance, they won first place in the hurdles (at state last year) and they don’t even have a hurdle down there.” In addition, the other two county schools, Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend, will be permitted to use the facilities, and it will continue to be open to the public.

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Work is set to begin as soon as possible on the resurfacing of Dadeville High School’s track, which will also serve as a multi-use track for the community.

“Anytime you’re in a relatively rural community, resources can be difficult to get,” Beck said. “The Dadeville track program has been very, very successful with very limited resources, and this gives that group of kids and people dedicated to give it more facilities the ability to continue to compete. It’ll also act as a community walking trail, which was one of the conditions of the grant.

“Commissioner Thweatt was very adamant in pursuing this for the folks in Dadeville. She deserves the lion’s share of the credit for getting this done.” According to Thweatt, the in-kind work will begin as soon as the grant money is officially received, and she’s hoping to have most of the work done prior to the winter weather. If not, the project will be completed this spring.

Rebels From there, Reeltown got back to its bread and butter. The Rebels went into their Wishbone formation and looked like a well-oiled machine, driving the ball 65 yards in nine plays and five minutes and finishing it off with an 18-yard touchdown run from Tre Tre Hughley. Once again, special teams made a difference. Reeltown elected for an onside kick, which Cameron Faison recovered, and a few plays later, the Rebels were in the end zone again. “They had their best athlete back there deep, and when we kicked it back there deep, he had a real good return,” Johnson said. “We

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were going to go to pooch kicking it, and we found a weakness there that we really didn’t expect. We kept going back to it, and it worked out good for us.” A missed point-after attempt put Reeltown on its heels, though, as it still trailed 14-13 after the RaRa Wright score. But a battle ensued from there. Sulligent scored another touchdown late in the second quarter, and Reeltown immediately responded with a 2-yard touchdown run from Wright. Because they were down by a point, though, the Rebels went for two and the pass failed. Reeltown finally took

a lead in the third quarter. Hughley busted out a 78-yard run, the longest of the night for either team, to take the Rebels into the red zone and Wright finished it off with his third touchdown of the night. But that was all Reeltown could muster, as Sulligent scored twice more to set the final score. Despite the loss, there were some bright spots for Reeltown. Hughley totaled 141 yards on nine carries and had two tackles for a loss, while Coan added 30 rushing yards. Wright had 27 yards and three touchdowns on just six attempts. And although Reeltown

wishes it could be moving on, it has a lot to look forward to with a ton of skill players and key defenders returning next season. “That does a lot for us,” Coan said. “With a couple of them being sophomores and having two more years ahead of them, that helps out a lot.” Johnson said, “The bar has continued to be raised. We got beat the first round last year, second round this year, so we’re going to continue to raise the bar. We’ve got a young group of skill guys that we have big things for, but that bitter taste just stays in your mouth until you get back out here and do it again.”

What if Bo didn’t go the wrong way in 1984? With the game on the line at the Tide 1, Jackson was supposed to throw a block on the right side — clearing a running lane for Brent Fullwood on fourth down. Instead, Bo blocked left, Fullwood was unprotected. Alabama won, 17-15. Then again, what if Pat Dye elected to kick the easy field goal? Just saying. What if Van Tiffin doesn’t make the 52-yard field goal on the last play to beat Auburn 25-23 in 1985? Fifty-two yards? Who did he think he was? Daniel Carlson? What if Frank Sanders didn’t make that acrobatic catch near the goal line on fourth and long in 1993? Trailing 14-5 in the third quarter, Auburn would have turned the ball over on downs and its improbable 11-0 season would have gone up in smoke. What if Alabama coach Mike DuBose doesn’t call a screen pass to Ed Scissum in the final moments of the 1997 game? Alabama led 17-15 and Auburn had no time outs. Maybe a simple running play, or QB kneel, would kill the clock. Nah. Scissum caught the pass, was left exposed, was drilled by Montavius Houston and fumbled. Auburn won with a last-second field goal, 18-17. What if Mark Ingram doesn’t fumble the ball out of the Auburn end zone in 2010? Auburn’s Antonio Coleman punched the ball out, creating a touchback. Alabama could have led 31-0. We know what happened next. What crazy, memorable moment will occur Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium? If history has anything to say about it, we’re due another one. Iron Bowl pick: If Auburn can run on Alabama like it did against Georgia, you’ve got to like the Tigers’ chances. But that’s going to be much easier said than done. Alabama’s running attack presents more problems than Auburn has encountered all season. Not just Damien Harris or Bo Scarbrough, but Jalen Hurts can tuck and run better than most. Alabama 23, Auburn 16. Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

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Missildine sentenced to 10 years in prison, for now By MITCH SNEED Editor Judge Ray Martin sentenced a mother who was convicted of chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death to 10 years in prison Friday, but left the door open for some alterations. After hearing from a tearful 33-year-old Bethany Brown Missildine, her mother and defense attorney Jason Jackson and District Attorney Jeremy Duerr, Martin admitted the difficulty he faced when confronted with a law with very specific, harsh sentencing guidelines and a case that had extenuating circumstances. In Alabama, chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death is a Class A felony and carries a sentence from 10 up to 99 years

in prison. “The legislature passed a law that says if you expose a child to a dangerous chemical it’s a crime,” Martin said. “But if a death occurs as a result is it a much different crime. …The law is very specific, it’s a Class A felony. So because there was a death, the law takes a distinct hard turn with a 10 to 99 years or life sentence. They intended it to be a severe punishment. This case is different, but the law is what it is.” Jackson had asked Martin to consider giving a probated sentence, but Martin denied that request. Martin sentenced Missildine to 10 years in prison, but gave Jackson and Duerr 30 days to enter a motion where he could consider a split or alternate sentence. “If the attorneys could work

together on this over a period of up to 30 days, I will consider a motion for a split sentence or any other alternative that may be workable under the guidelines. I know this is a little unusual, but this case is different.” A split sentence would mean that Missidine would serve 10 years, but it could be time that is spent part in prison and part on probation. Bentley Cole Missildine of Alexander City died at Russell Medical on Dec. 27, 2014, shortly after officers were called to a home on Barrett Road. The Alexander City Police Department launched an investigation into the death. As a result of the toddler’s unexpected death, an autopsy was performed. Toxicology reports performed during that process were not complete until June 2015. Those

tests indicated the boy’s death was due to “methadone toxicity.” Bethany Missildine was arrested a short time later and then indicted for chemical endangerment of a child resulting in death. Testimony at trial showed evidence that Missildine was taking methadone to help battle an addiction problem and had left a dose on a chest of drawers in a bedroom and the child apparently got to it and ingested it with without anyone knowing. Missildine talked through tears as she addressed the judge before the sentence was handed down. “I’m sorry and I take full responsibility for my irresponsible actions that day,” Missildine said. “There is not a day that goes by when I don’t think to myself ‘why’ and ‘how could I have left that there

where he could get it.’ I live with that every day.” Jackson pointed out how Bethany had turned her life around following the tragedy and called the death “a tragic, tragic accident.” Duerr called the case one of the toughest he has ever had to deal with as a prosecutor. “It’s a tragedy,” Duerr said. “Like Kevin Hall said after the trial, there are no winners in this case. The state may have gotten a guilty verdict, but both sides lose because the child is not here. It’s just sad all the way around. …I was sworn into to uphold the law. I have a duty to Bentley and everyone in Tallapoosa County to seek justice for him. …I don’t know what is fair. I know the court is competent enough to impose a sentence that is fair and just.”

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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Coosa County Jail escapee terrorizes residents, flees to Georgia said. The victim’s Grand Prix was found abandoned near a Fairburn Road convenience store and there is no sign of Vernon. A man who escaped “They have not been able to locate for the second time Vernon there in Douglasville at this in less than a month time,” Coosa County Sheriff Terry from the Coosa County Wilson said. “But if there is a silver Jail has crossed state lining, he did release the kidnap victim lines and is believed and he appears to be OK. to be in Georgia after “Right now we are just working to two days of keeping see if we can find any ties that he may multiple Alabama law Vernon have to that area and working with enforcement agencies authorities there to possibly track him hunting and residents down.” living in fear. Alex Camacho of the U.S. Marshal’s Shane Anthony Vernon, 27, was Service Southeast Regional Fugitive able to flee the Coosa County Jail in Task Force said right now agents Rockford through an unsecured door are verifying that the individual Sunday afternoon at about 2:30. From responsible for transporting McCord there he has stolen, robbed and ran was indeed Vernon, and then seeing across three counties before apparently what evidence and connections that he making his way to Georgia. may have to the area. Monday evening at about 5:30 p.m., “We really don’t know a lot at this Vernon kidnapped William Richard point,” Camacho said. “The man did McCord, 67, from his house on make his way to the Douglasville Bradley Road near Wetumpka. Also Police Department and physically it’s taken was the victim’s vehicle, a black my understanding that he is OK. We Grand Prix GT-2. Officials search the have people talking to him to see what area all night looking for signs of the information we can ascertain that could vehicle, the victim and Vernon. enable us help out sister agency in At about 6:55 a.m. Tuesday, Vernon Alabama locate this man.” dropped McCord off unharmed in Here is a timeline of the path of Douglasville, Georgia. McCord made it terror that Vernon has been on since to a police station to get help. McCord Sunday afternoon: was not physically harmed, officials Sunday: By MITCH SNEED Editor

2:30 p.m.: Shane Anthony Vernon is able to escape from the Coosa County jail for the second time in three weeks, through a door that had not been secured. 4:30 p.m.: Vernon invaded a home on Highway 231, terrorizing and tying up residents. He is known to have stolen clothes, guns and a 2016 Ford Fusion from that residence. 8:30 p.m.: Ford Fusion found abandoned near Living Waters Baptist Church on Elmore County Road 80 near the Coosa-Elmore county line. Monday: 10:30 a.m.: Vernon, armed with a handgun, invades home on Grass Farm Road near Titus, ties up a woman and her husband and locks the woman and a child in a closet. At the home he steals a 2005 silver Chrysler Pacifica with a firefighter tag. He also takes cash, clothing and possibly another weapon. 5:30 p.m.: Vernon kidnaps William Richard McCord, 62, from his house on Bradley Road Monday around 5:30 p.m. Also taken was the victim’s vehicle, a black Grand Prix GT-2. Officials search the area all night looking for signs of the vehicle, the victim and Vernon. Tuesday: 6:55 a.m.: Vernon drops McCord off unharmed in Douglasville, Georgia. McCord makes it to a police station to

get help. The victim’s Grand Prix is found abandoned and there is no sign of Vernon. Multiple agencies including Coosa County Sheriff’s Office, Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the State K-9 Tracking Team, the ALEA Aviation Unit and the United States Marshal’s Office were involved in the search. Now the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, The Douglasville Police Department, the Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are involved in the search. According to Wilson, the United States Marshal Service is coordinating what he called a nationwide search. Felony warrants for unlawful imprisonment, kidnapping, armed robbery, theft of a motor vehicle and escape have been issued for Vernon. An internal investigation is being conducted regarding the actions of the correctional officer, Wilson said in a released statement. “He has scared a lot of people to death all around our area,” Wilson said. “He hasn’t physically harmed anyone yet, but we fear that as he becomes more desperate that his behavior will escalate. We know he has ties to our area and to Alexander City, so we are doing everything possible to find him before someone gets hurt.”

Camp Fire instills sparks of personal development in area youth of Sharing and Renew our Rivers Lake Martin Clean Up. They also make cards and gift bags for the local nursing homes and Bill Nichols Veterans Home. Similar to the Boys Scouts and the “We want the members to be active in Girl Scouts, the Camp Fire organization the community at a young age so that it provides young people the opportunity will be instilled in them the importance to grow and develop their personal of helping people not only in their own character in a positive learning community but outside our community environment. Unofficially founded in as well. After all, they will be the 1910 and officially chartered two years leaders of tomorrow.” later, the Camp Fire organization was Galvan said Camp Fire benefits initially an all-girls group until the immensely from its partnership with the 1970s when it opened its doors to boys Lake Martin Area United Way, including as well. The Alexander City chapter of funding received through the agency that the Camp Fire was chartered in 1953, goes to help Camp Fire and its members allowing local youth to grow into wellin many ways. rounded individuals. “United Way is a wonderful “We have groups from kindergarten organization,” Galvan said. “Our through sixth grade, with nine groups United Way funding helps us to cover this year,” local Camp Fire director Brandy Galvan said. “We average about the maintenance of the Camp Fire hut located in the Sportplex that the groups 150 girls a year.” have access to year-round for meetings. Meeting in a hut at the Sportplex, Also, the funding helps us to be able the local Camp Fire chapter is a highly to provide craft materials, badges active organization, getting out and for the activities they have done and performing numerous community scholarships to individuals who are not service acts, while its members also able to afford the registration fees.” spend time working on other projects Quoting the Camp Fire Promise, or listening to special guests give Galvan said the organization is a great presentations. place for young people to learn more “The groups are led by volunteer about themselves and become ready to leaders that plan activities for their group every month,” Galvan said. “They lead others in the future. “Camp Fire provides the opportunity volunteer with different community organizations such as Meals on Wheels, to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are,” she said. “In Salvation Army, Fill a Backpack, the Camp Fire it begins now. Light the fire Humane Shelter, the Food Bank, Feast By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Local churches prepare for Community Thanksgiving Dinner By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and be thankful for what they have every day. For those in the community who may not have a family to gather with, there is a way they can still celebrate the holiday in a traditional manner. Several churches are working together to provide the community with a free Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lunchroom of Benjamin Russell High School. “River of Life oversees it, but five churches help with cooking and preparing food and several others have members who volunteer to serve,” River of Life Church Administrator Theresa Waldrop said. “It’s a big group effort.” Along with River of Life, Marshall Street Church of God, West End Church, Liberty Life Christian Center and Passion Church bring plenty of traditional Thanksgiving fare, while a number of others help set up, serve and clean up the dinner. Last year, Waldrop said around 125 people came to the high school lunchroom and celebrated Thanksgiving during the community dinner, while more than 400 plates were delivered around town. “We deliver to the fire station, the police station, and some of the area nursing homes,” Waldrop said. “We also send plates to Hillabee Towers and one of the other senior living centers.” She added that several people who work with Meals on Wheels had chosen to volunteer this year, and so people who

receive food through the organization would be among those getting a Thanksgiving dinner plate. People can also call the church if they know someone who may not be able to get to the high school and could use a plate. “Those who receive deliveries always respond positively and are thankful for the food,” Waldrop said. “The police and fire departments usually call afterwards and thank us again for thinking of them. “A lot of the people we see in the lunchroom express how thankful they are for us providing this food, giving them the chance to celebrate the holiday like everybody else.” Waldrop said that personally, she feels it is a great blessing to get to do this and how she wants to be a blessing to the community. “If I had my way and money was no problem, I would have a soup kitchen every week,” she added. Thursday’s meal will include turkey, ham, cranberry sauce, a variety of vegetables, dessert and a drink, according to Waldrop. She said people would be welcome to sit down and eat there in the lunchroom or could choose to take their food to go if they desire. For those wanting to volunteer to help out with the dinner, River of Life’s phone number is 256-392-4950. Waldrop said anyone was welcome to help out for a couple of hours or the entire day if they so wanted, beginning when the food starts to arrive at 8 a.m. “Feel free to come by and get a plate. It doesn’t cost anything and you don’t need a ticket to get in,” she said. “We’ll be there and we want to help as many people as we can.”

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within.” To learn more about the Camp Fire organization, feel free to call Galvan at 256-749-0768 or email her at brandygalvan.cf@gmail.com. The group’s Facebook page is Camp Fire Alabama-Alexander City, while the area council’s website is www.campfire-al. org.

This is the 19th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding their 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org.

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Members of HOBO and ALEA pose with the marine patrol boat and the donation presented at last Friday’s ceremony. ALEA Marine Patrol Chief Steve Thompson said the gift was generous and will be an asset to the new patrol vessel on Lake Martin.

HOBO donation to be used on new marine patrol boat It takes the partnership of all the state, county, city and federal law enforcement. But it also takes the partnerships with civilians.” The Alabama Law Enforcement Ward noted the partnership with the Agency Marine Patrol Division HOBOs is the reason for celebration received a new boat late in the summer Thursday. to patrol the waters of Lake Martin. “That is the reason why we are Now those patrols will be much here,” Ward explained. “It is the safer due to a donation of a radar and Homeowners and Boat Owners compass unit from the Lake Martin Association purchasing equipment that Homeowners and Boat Owners we can use to work more efficient.” Association (HOBOs). ALEA Marine Patrol Chief Steve ALEA’s Charles Ward noted law Thompson is thankful of the donation enforcement needs partnerships like and partnership as well. this to be effective. “This generous gift will prove “This is a great day,” Ward said. valuable to our new patrol vessel “This partnership is great. Us in law on Lake Martin,” Thompson said. enforcement realized a long time ago “Your continued support is very much that we can’t do this by ourselves. appreciated. It show your association’s By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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concern for boating safety and the people who boat on Lake Martin. I thank you for your generous donation.” Thompson explained why the radar and compass unit is so valuable. “Lake Martin is a large lake,” Thompson said. “We have radar and compass units on our vessels along the coastline but not inland. It (Lake Martin) is a large lake and continues to grow with people building homes and weekends are becoming more and more congested. Our job is to make sure everyone has fun and goes home safely to their loved one. This radar unit will allow us to navigate more safely and quickly at night and inclement weather conditions. I am extremely excited about this. It is a fantastic donation.”

HOBO board member Gene Cody was thankful of the efforts of law enforcement. “We thank you all so much for what you do,” Cody said. In addition to thank the HOBOs, law enforcement officials thanked local volunteer rescue squads like Alex City Search and Rescue Squad, the Lake Martin Search and Rescue Squad and the Tallaco K-9 Search and Rescue Squad. “They perform an invaluable service,” Thompson said. “When we get the call for an accident or natural disaster, we need our counterparts in these organizations. They are invaluable. They are true partners in our job on these waterways. We couldn’t do our job without them.”

Local Boys and Girls Club provides positive after-school environment By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

It has been argued that providing students from elementary to high school with a variety of after-school activities and groups to be a part of can help make these students more successful in the classroom and less likely to take part in things like gangs. For children in the Alexander City school system, one such outlet is the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. Headquartered on Cherokee Road, the group offers students a place to come after school, get help with homework and develop a wide range of valuable personal traits. “The mission of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is to help youth of all backgrounds with emphasis on youth of all minorities build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to grow into productive, civic minded and responsible adults,” Club Director Melissa Reynolds said. “Our programs and services address the social, educational, vocational and character development of boys and girls. The BGCLMA targets youth and families in communities from public housing and low-income neighborhoods.” Working with children ages 5 to 18, there are five core services the Boys and Girls Club provides to each student that comes through the program. These include character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, health and life skills and sports, fitness and recreation. “Core Services are the basic areas of activity, which meet the diverse needs, interests, and inclinations of all the members,” Reynolds said. “Core Services provide program continuity; they are the activities and services which are most identified as ‘typical’ by youth, parents and the public.” By teaching participants about participation, computer technology, an appreciation of the arts, personal hygiene and disease prevention, while also being able to take part in team and individual sports, the Boys and Girls Club helps each member unlock his or

EDITOR’S NOTE This is the 20th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding their 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www.unitedwaylakemartin.org.

her full potential and be better prepared to graduate high school and move to the next phase of life, whether that means going to college or entering the workforce. As a United Way agency, the Boys and Girls Club receives valuable funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Without these funds, the Boys and Girls Club would not be able to provide the level of services it does to students in Alexander City, according to Reynolds. “Our relationship with United Way is outstanding. United Way has been good to us through the years,” Reynolds said. “Citizens need to realize that without the United Way our agencies would not survive from year to year. I commend Sharon Fuller and her staff for the work they have done this year.” For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area, the group’s office telephone number is 256-234-4757.

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HARVEST RALLY: The World Bible Church at 161 Main Street is hosting a Harvest Rally Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. The pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Minster Brenda Davis. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Popular Spring Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama will celebrate its 135th Church Anniversary on November 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard D. Jacobs is the pastor. Guest Minister is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr, Pastor of New Harmony & Mt. Olive Baptist Churches. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 165 Pine Avenue in Camp Hill. For more information, contact Lisa Rowe at lrowe40@yahoo.com. DEDICATION SERVICE: Lake Pointe Baptist Church will dedicate two new buildings at the morning service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 26. The dedication service will include a time of thanksgiving and prayer followed by a concert by Wes Hampton. Wes sings tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band and is providing the concert in recognition of the opening of Lake Pointe’s new buildings. The public is invited and you can obtain more information by calling the church office at 256-373-3293 or by email to pastor@lakepointebaptist.com with any questions.

Monday, November 27

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The final meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westend Church. New officers for 2018 will be elected at this meeting.

Thursday, November 30

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Central Alabama Community College Concert and Community Band will host a Christmas Concert Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Cener. There will be a meet and greet from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. SWEET POTATO PIE: Alex City Arts presents the female music group Sweet Potato Pie. They will be performing at the Benjamin Russell auditorium Thursday, Nov. 30. The group’s show, “A Home Grown Christmas,” will feature heartfelt renditions of many iconic Christmas songs. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, while students and children get in free.

Sunday, December 2

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

is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 152nd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Jessie Mays of Marrietta Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Jimmy Thomas. INAUGURATION CEREMONY: Word Bible Church is hosting an inauguration ceremony Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The event is located at 1050 N. Central in Alexander City. All are welcome.

Thursday, December 7

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Chrisitian Academy presents its 12th Annual Christmas musical, Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Faith Temple sancturary. The musical will present the FCA Cance Troupe, the second grade handbell choir, a lasso performance and an 84-voice children’s choir.

Saturday, December 9

CHRISTMAS BALL: New Style Baptist Church is hosting Christmas Ball 2017, a semiformal event, Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at The Hangout 6207 Hwy 63 South in Alexander City. Rev. Richard E Taylor is Pastor. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. Please contact Tonya Thomas at 256-786-0399, Pam Jones at 256-496-2044, Shirley Jennings at 256-496-4067, or Shelia Thomas at 256-872-1053 for tickets. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a holiday open house from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitors can see luminaries along the pathways and battlefield. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee are $5 and the breakfast a photograph with Santa and Mrs. Claus is $10 Mrs. Butterworth will be there too. Proceeds benefit the church’s Honduras Medical Mission trip.

Sunday, December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville.

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Ongoing Events

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 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 second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short

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Jimmy and Tammy Sprayberry, Tom and Barbara Patton and Denise and Mark Allred are celebrating their anniversaries today.

This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and more importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825-4019. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Faith Temple Church will present the timeless story of His coming in a Christmas musical, “Christmas in His Presence, “ on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Temple sanctuary. The musical features soloists Valerie Baty, Julie Haynes, Susan Mann and Frank Carpenter. The public is cordially invited.

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8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Interested persons may contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256234-2528.

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Students at Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladder, Jim Pearson, Stephens Elementary, Dadeville Elementary & Horseshoe Bend Schools help all of us this year with their tips on preparing the perfect turkey and what they are thankful for. (Use caution when following the recipes.) Wednesday, November 22, 2017 A special publication of The Alexander City Outlook and The Dadeville Record

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

I’m Thankful 2017

Cooking a turkey is easy! Take it from these students who have their own special recipes... –

Jacob’s Ladder Miss Amber’s Class 3-year-olds

I will hut a turkey cook it look Bake on it to see I will add sinne I cook it in the uven i will tak The Turkey out uv the uven Then I will set it on the tabell Then we will fest on it. – Brodie Boswell

Ingredients: feathers, turkey, cheese and the turkey’ feet Directions: First you have to put the turkey I the dishwasher to wash it. Then put it in my mom’s big pot and put all the chees and turkey feet in. They you cut it up and put it in the stove. Cooking time: 2 hours Oven temperature: hot like ire hot! – John Riley Baker

How I would make my Thanksgiving turkey is that I would get my dad to kill a turkey and I would help my dad get the turkey meat out and cook it in the oven and wait for it to be done and when it would be done I would put some sezen on the turkey and that would be how I make my thanksgiving turkey. – Annie

Ingredients: turkey, feathers, lettuce, glitter, cookies, cupcakes, milk or water or juice Directions: Put the turkey on a plate. Then put the cookies on it so it can dry. Then put some glitter and feathers all around. Pour some milk on it but don’t spill it on the table. Put the cupcake on the top them put it in the oven. Cooking time: 2 or 80 minutes long Oven temperature: warm – Kynsley Birmingham

Frist I wood put the speshl medusun in the turkey. then i wood seesen my turkey. last i wood cut the turkey. Fineley my Fam ley and me wood eat the meal. – Austin Lee Colley What I wood do irst is gril it then I will lip it and let it grel for a littil wiyool anthen rap it up and my famly will feast on the Turkey. – Leland Foreman

Ingredients: Turkey, more turkey, a little bit of feathers and lour Directions: Put the turkey on a pan. Then put in lour all over the turkey to make it sweet. Then put the feathers on the top and bake it in the oven. Cooking time: 3 hours Oven temperature: Hot, real hot – Emersyn Bullard Ingredients: Turkey, just two of them, Poptarts and some juice box Directions: Cover up the turkey with a lot of my mommy’s poptarts. Turkey…just put in the oven, it’s so Hot! Cooking time: 10 minutes Oven temperature: Too hot…don’t touch! – Marlee Love Ingredients: Turkey, kind of a big one, ketchup, mustard, oranges and pepper Directions: Put the turkey on a plate and cover it all up with ketchup and mustard. Put 4 or 8 oranges on the top and then put it in the stove. Cooking time: 20 seconds Oven temperature: Hot or cold but mostly hot. – Kendall Lee Ingredients: turkey from Wal-Mart, ish, ham, milk, pepperoni and pepperoni sauce. Directions: Put the turkey on a plate and pour the milk and pepperoni sauce on it. Then put the pepperoni, ish, and ham on the turkey. Then put it in the oven. Cooking time: 12 minutes Oven temperature: 40 times hot – Miley Morgan Ingredients: Turkey, my dad will shoot it with his black gun, pizza, mustard, ketchup and oranges. Directions: First put the turkey in the hamper because it will dirty. Then put it in the big pan and put a lot of pizza on it. Put some squirts of ketchup and mustard on it. Cooking time: 40 minutes, then you eat it all up Over temperature: Hot, but only 40 minutes Hot! – Ves Peters Ingredients: Turkey, salt and pepper Directions: Go to Wal-Mart or any place to get a big, giant turkey and buy it with a lot of dollars. Then put on salt and pepper and put it in the oven. Taste it when it’s not hot. Cooking time: 3 minutes Oven temperature: on Hot – John Walker Brown Ingredients: turkey, salt & pepper, garlic, ketchup, mustard and ranch Directions: First go turkey hunting with your daddy and shot a big turkey with your hunting gun. Put it in the trunk to take it home. Don’t let any girls get too close to it. They you cut the legs off and put it on the shelf. Then put it in the pot and pour a lot stuff on it, put pepper two times. Then you just cook it in the oven. Cooking time: 3 days Oven temperature: Hot, just really hot! – Coleson Wendling Ingredients: Turkey Directions: Cook the turkey Cooking time: 7 minutes Oven temperatrure: cold, it’s raining – Matthew Butcher Ingredients: Turkey, salt and something that’s good Directions: Put all of it in a bag! Cooking time: Maybe 5 minutes Oven temperature: 3 and eat it! – Ava Adams Ingredients: Pink turkey, butter and pepper Directions: cook it! Cooking time: 1 minute Oven temperature: 10 something! – Ava Gandy Ingredients: Turkey, sugar, chocolate, black sugar Directions: Mix it up – put in turkey! Cooking time: 10 minutes Oven temperature: 6 degrees! – Hudson Coleman Ingredients: Just a turkey Directions: Put in the oven Cooking time: 7 seconds Oven temperature: 7 degrees – Jase Johnson Ingredients: turkey, chicken, butter, macaroni Directions: Put feathers in it! Cooking time: 40 pounds Oven temperature: 1 degree! – Jax Adair Ingredients: pink turkey, syrup, bacon Directions: Put syrup and bacon in turkey and cook! Cooking time: 10 days Oven temperature: 5 degrees – Livvy Kate Bryant Ingredients: turkey, sugar, salt and pepper Directions: put all together Cooking time: 4 hours Oven temperature: 10 degrees

Austin Colley

I cuck my Turkey on a stall for dinter. I will cut it for dinter. – Lewis I will put some salt and pepper and other stuff. Next, I will put the turkey in the oven for a hour. Finlly, I let it cool off for 50 secends and my family Sit down to eat. And they said “yummy yummy!’ – Ferrera

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Mackaine Sherrer

Ingredients: Turkey, oven, kitchen Directions: you just cook it! Cooking time: 10 minutes Oven temperature: 25 degrees – Maddie Cromer Ingredients: turkey, jelly, cake, blueberries and pie Directions: Mix them all up and eat it! Cooking time: 18 bigs Oven temperature: 11 – Maxwell Lamberth

Kelle the turkey. 2. Take evory thing off of the turkey. 3. Put it in the uven. 4. Put the time on about one hower. 5. Then tacke it out and Let it cool 6. And then eat it. 7 And then have thanks giving. – Madilyn Bremmerman

Kill a turkey and bake the turkey and eat it. – Janie Ann Clark Wash it off gev it shots then heat the greie up and stek the turkey on. – Colt Culligan Frist you put the turkey in the oven. Next you get the turkey out. Then you put the salt and peper on the turkey. inly you out the turkey. – Brady Culp

Ingredients: Turkey, peas, oranges Directions: cook it! Cooking time: 30 minutes Oven temperature 5 degrees – Rex Romine

Horseshoe Bend School Second Grade Mrs. Bynum How I bake a turkey Step 1 Open it. Step 2 Put it in a pan. Step 3 Spray the pan. Step 4 Put it in the oven. Step 5 let it sit in the oven. Step 6 take it out of the oven. Step 7 Put stuf ing on the turkey. Step 8 eat the turkey. And have thanks – Larkin Moore Step 1 Kill a turkey. Step 2 Season the turkey. Step 3 Chop the turkey. Step 4 Cook the turkey. – Leah

Win you cook a trkey 1st you have to get a trkey thin you tack it out of the bag and put it in the oven thin you let it sit in the oven thin tack it our and let it sit on the catir for a mnet thin you have a trkey. – Kohen Giddens irst, you go buy a turkey next, you come home unrape the turkey and put the uvin to 100 dugres and you put the turkey in the uvin then you take the turkey you put the stuf ing in it inealy, you eat it. – Rose Hodnett 1. –

Finde a turkey. 2. Put it in unvin. 3. Cut it up. 4. Pell the sceen off. Ryan Hunt

Step 1 you kill the turkey. Step 2 you put it in the oven. Step 3 you get some seasoning and spread it. Step 4 you chop it. Step 5 you eat it. – Mason

First, you kill the turkey. then you put stuf ing in it. And then you put it in the oven. And then you make a big feast. – Madison Jones

Kill the turkey. Put it in the stove. Cut it up for the kids if you don’t if you don’t cut it up you’ll make shure it’s hot – Trace

Chapter 1 wut you do is git the turkey met then you git the turkey sos then you cook it. – Korbin Keel

First, put the turkey in the oven for two and a half hours. Then, take it out. Finally, put salt and pepper on the turkey. – Pasley

First. Get a turkey. Then get the guts out. Then make stuff with the guts. Then cook the turkey. Then share with your friends and eat it. – Jack Lewis

Step 1: to cut its head off. Step 2: Cook it for 20 min it is DONE – Brayden

You put it in the pane and the oven and you by it frum the stor and ate it. – Jady Long

Step 1 Kill the turkey Step 2 Cook the turkey Step 3 Then eat the turkey – Aaden

Put it in the uven and hten i let it cuke in the oven fo 12 menets – Khloe

I kill it. I like it. – Jacob

We cook it thin cut it – Faith Lumpkin

Step 1 Get the turkey out of the freezer. Step 2 Put the turkey in a pan. Step 3 Cut the turkey up. Step 4 Put it in the oven. Step 5 Wait for it to cook. Step 6 make shure you chek the turkey because it might be black. Step 7 It if is black cook anouther turkey. Step 8 If it is not black Enjoy it – Alexis You kill it then you put seasoning on it the you put it in the oven. Then wen itgets done you take it out then you eat it. – Bryson 1. –

Kil the turkey. 2. Couck the turkey. 3 and that is it. Ben

I go to the store I buy a turky. I Go home. I put it in the uven. And it bake’s. the I pull it out and I put seasoning on it now it is ready to be eaten. – Baileigh Smith

Mrs. Stephens How to cook a turkey

Step 1 You go tew get the turky raw. Step 2 you go to your houes and cok the turky. You then get the other food redy then you cock the tukey then you invie your famiy and fends Then you have your feast Then if some one invites you you go there – Branton Bates First you skin the turky and Take its blood out and deep frie it and put the timpeter to 50 degres and take it out and Let it cool down. – Torcorn Boonez

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You kill a turkey. 2. You cut the turkey open. 3. You cut the meat to pices. 4. You cook it. 5. You eat it The End Makenna Martin

First, you kill the turkey. Then you take a shot in it. Then you to the feathers off. You cook it and cut it up. – Gunnar McDaniel Frost, Pot it in the unin last eta – Jayden Melten I look at the book and at well tell cut wel tell – Zachary Owens Cook the turkey on the stove – Lyn Robertson Frist get the turkey and then add 2 tablesoons of peper and 1 tablesoon of salt put it in the oven hae on 300 to grease and then eat it. – Annabella Skarecky First you buy a turkey then you roast the turkey last you cut it then you eat it with your family. – Abbigail Wray

Mrs. Adair Second Grade

i by the turkey. Thin i git a pot. necs i put boyowbwadr in the pot. teh i put the turkey in the pot and leve intill 6 mens. inly we fest on it. – Maddie Frist I wood cook it then i wood put the speshl medusun in the turkey then i wood seesun my turkey last i wood cut the turkey Fineley my famley and me wood eat the meal.

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First, i go buy a Turkey. Next, i let my turkey get soft. After a hour i take my turkey and put it on the grill. When it get’s done i take it off of the grill. Then, i put salt and pepper on my turkey. Finally, i put my turkey ona silver plate and my family sits down and eats. – Kynlee I would gite the Turkey. Than I would skin it. Than I would cook it. Than I would put stuff on it. Than I would put it on the tabel. Than I would call my family to come to the tabel. Than I would cut the Turkey. Than I would give my family some Turkey. Than my family and me feast on the Turkey. – Laci When I bake my thanksgiving turkey the irst thing that I have to do is go hunting with my family. My dad has the gun. Then all of the sudden my brother said, “There’s a turkey!” So my dad shoots it and drags it back home. Now me and my family are the second part to baking the thanksgiving turkey. And it is going to be realy messy because it is time to snatch the feather off of the turkey and all that kind of nasty stuff. But my dad said that I don’t have to do it and he will do it. Last we bake it then me and my family feast on it. – Sarah Phipps First i would ind a Turkey 2nd i would cook the turkey in the oven. 3rd i would cook it for 3 hours 4th i would check if its done if it is 5th we would eat it and have a happy thanks giving. – Reese First, you need a turkey. next, put the turkey in the stove. Then when it is done take it out of the stove. Finally, you and your family. – Lee My Thanksgiving turkey This is how I make I can’t wait then ist snow. Skookum! Hawk! Bamboo! Gooddogs! For now they run with older dogs. In the winter, the snow comes. White on White, as soft as owl’s feath – Kaydance Barker First i cook it in the oven. next let it worm. Then i put food coloring on it. Next We cut it. Finnaly we feast on it. i even put salt on it it will tast good. – Braxton irst I let the crotpot preheat then I put the turkey in the crot pot then a hour later I get salt and pepper then I let it cook for a hour then ad more salt and pepper then I unplug the crotpot and let the turkey cool down then I check the tempeech on the crotpot then I put some cold water in the crot put 1 cup of water so it can col down more then I get plates and set the table and get drinks Then I get the turkey out and put it on the table. – JT Wilson First, I would laye the Turkey. Nex, I will turne on the oven. then I will take it awt of the oven. then my family will feast on it. – Memphis Fist I iryup the gril then i sesnin the turkey then i put it on the gril and lat it cuc a bat a hour then take the turkey off and let it col done and win it cols done we get the tabl and feast on it. – Braxton Dunham First, I get all the stuf awt of the Turkey thene we put the sezunen on the Turkey tehen we cock it wi we wat we fex the table thene we put the plats on the table thene we get the tukey awt of thuven thene we put the Food on the tabl thene we fest. – Cole Patterson First i put the seysin on The Turkey. Thin I prey next The u in and win the unin Besybs you put the turkey in the u in. you sepe the turkey in the u in for one hour win the u in beybs a gine That mens The Turkey is done you ned to gite the Turkey ouf of the u in Thin you gite the playts and cups and spouns and niyfs and furcks thin, you cite your Turkey and Thin, you site down and eat. – Jaylynn Welch This is how I make my turkey at thanksgiving. First, I get a turkey and put it in a crotpot. Then I heat it for the hole day on top of the oven and the tempecher is on low. At Last, I stuff it and put some sezen on it and put it in the oven and make shure it’s on high. Bake it about two or three hours. Then enjoy you have your’er self a thanksgiving turkey! – Caroline

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Wednesday, November 22, 2016

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I’m Thankful 2017

TURKEY RECIPES continued from Page 2 First i get the turkey in the oven. Next, put it on 1 hour last put salt and peper on it. Finlly eat it. the next day we go to my ancols house. Then to my ants house. – Mitchell

Dadeville Elementary School 3rd Grade Firsit you kill the terk then you skin the turkey then you the you put it on a 100 degeegl the you cook it then yohe will have a Thikesgving th you can. -Jackson Olassburn I thik you need to do frist is cell the turkey befor you cook it. Then you need to swes the gous out of it. After you do that you need to cook it. -McKenslee You need to cut it up and skin it. Then you cook it. Then you let it still cook. Then you eat it. -Devin Jothson Frist, you stuff the turkey. Next, you put the turkey in the uvan. Then, you take it out. Then you cut the turkey and put the turkey on a plat. Last, you srve the turkey thats how you cook a turkey. -De’Sean Owens First you put a take in the turkey. Then you cook the turkey. Last the take pops out of the turkey. Then you no it dune. Then you have a nise fest with your famuley. -Madison Yates Frist pluk the turkers fethers next poot it in the oven then take it owt of the oven last poot buter on the turkey then peper and salt then you eat it. -Ethan Vickery You get the turkey out of the pachge. Then you set the oven 400 degreys and then you ill the turkey with illing. Then you stick the turkey in the oven for 1 hour. After that you get it out of the oven and eat it. -Ava Sanders Frist, you would put sesining on the turkey. Next, you would put the turkey in the huvin for 30:00 minits. Then, you would take it out and cut it. Finly, you would eta it. -Ellie Nichols I think irst you got to get it out the packege. Then you got to put it on the grill. Then you can put it on a plate and enjoy! -Kiley Evers Frist you take out the guts. And then you stuff the turkey. Next you are going to need tathpicks and then you put pine appels in a ciercl on top of the turkey and I thick you put a cheery in the middle of the turkey and you cook it how ever you want. But my famly cook theres in the oven I don’t know for share how long you put it in the oven but if you know how but in how long you want. -Jacoryun Greathouse Frist I get the guts out. Then I rinch the turkey. Next I put it in a pan. Last put it in the oven for 400 drgis. I take it out of the oven. Last I cut it in hafe and I eat it. -Zy Dowdell First take the guts out and then you rinch the turkey. Next you put season on the turkey also you put sult and pepper on the turkey. You put it on 400F° but you have to wate intill you hear the beap. Last when it is boon you cut it in pices then we put hot sause and ranch and other sause on it. -Courtney Sims Frist, you tack the guys out. Secend, you rencout the turkey. Thired, you put powder on the turkey. Fourth, you put it in the oven. Fith, you take it out of the oven. Six, you eat the turkey. -Shamy Yan Frist, you stuff the turey. Next, you put the turkey in the oven. Cook it for a hour. Then take it out. Cut it up. -Tyshaun Holston You put the turkey in a pan you use for cokes and theny battre it up and put it in youre oven. Keep it in there for a buat 1 here then you put it on a clean plate then whall to the table and eat. -Camron Horje I think irst you got to get it out the packege. Then you got to put it on the grill. Then you can put it on a plate and. Then you got to put the trckey on the plate and put the fruits around the trckey. -Student Unknown Frist rech the turkey off. Then put the seneg no it. Next trne the oven no 400 dgrey. Then put the turkey no a pen. Next put the turkey in the oven. Then lite the turkey set in the oven for a howreu. Next take the turkey out of the oven. Then the BBQ sase on it. Next you are redy to seve. -Student Unknown

Mrs. Claybrook 1. Buy the turky. 2. Clean the turky. 3. Put the sisonis on it. 4. And cook it 5. Dackalait it. 6. Then eat it. -Andrea Greer 1. You buy the turky. 2. You clean the turky. 3. You put in in the oven for 350°. 4. Season on it. 5. Then you eat it. -Carmen Webb You have to put season on the turkey and wrap it and cut the skin and 2 eggs 1 cup of oil and 1 cup of lower and cook it on 201. And you done. -Sutiya First you take the turkey out of the pack. Then you put it in the stove. Next you set the timer. Then wiy your waiting for the turkey to get done you can make turkey gravy. And acorse you need something from the turkey to make it. But anyway when the turkey’s done don’t drain the juice you need it to make the turkey gravy and that’s how I think you should make it. -Alyssa Spraggins First, you hunt a turkey. Second, you shoot at it. Third, you get it’s feathes off. Forth, you put seasoning on it and put in the oven. Fith, you take it out and put veggies on it. Sixth, you

turkey hit you can cook it then you go home hit you can cook in turkey then you poot the turkey on the table no you cook the rest of the food then you eat it. Next you cook the Macrond cha First you get the macirand cea First you get ou to the neezek – Marcy Hawkins

serve it and have a very great meal with your family. -Makenzie S. I wood use vingor, salt and peper and put it in the stove for 6.00 minits enthen let it set out f 2.00 minutes enthen eat. -Brayden Sewden

First you go to get a turkey second you have to bring it home so that we can cook it. Next we hae to cook it. It will be so yummy we will add some salt and pepper. We will also add some red pepper to the turkey. I bet you that it will be the best turkey in the world. We would also have other food to like green beans, rice and stake. I would have some orange juce and sweet tee to my thanksgiving dinner. – Mia

Step 1 I wound clean it. Step 2 I wound check it to see if any bones were in it. Step 3 I wound need 1 cup of lower. Step 4 I need 2 eggs. Step 5 I will mix it then season it then I would cook it. -Kam H. First you ind a turkey then you pick out the frent and you put the turkey in the ofen for 1 munite then take it out of ofen and get carrberri sause. -Deshaiyhn Greathouse I would get a long pan and put the turkey in there and then put the turkey in there and put it in there for 4:00 and then take it out when it get done and then we will say our grace and then eat. -Nakia Woody Fist you have to git it out the fresr thin you put stuf on it and thin you git the roster reddy win you git it reddy you put it in there thin you time it and win the timer go’s off you git it out and eat it. -McKenzie Step 1. 1 cup lower. Step 2. Sene. Step 3 Put the turkey in the oven. Step 4. Time to eat!!!!!! -Seth Johns First you buy a turkey. Next, you wash the turkey. Then you put a clear raper on it. Last you stick it in the over for about 350° and when you take it out put season on it and it will be gooble gooble done! You eat it! -Victoryiah Put it in the oven. Then put the seasonings on it. Cut it then put it back in the oven then you eat it. -Brendan Clampitt First I wod soot it then put unith jouse over it put ship oven it then put it the oven 50 seks then thke it out then but it bake in then then eat it. -Christian Owens

Mrs. Gardner You kill the turkey. Then you bring it to the house then you clean the turkey. So you will not get sick. Then you put it on a pan and put it in the oven. You what on it to get done. When it is done you get it out of the oven. You sisin it with sisisn and then you bring it to the tabl. Then you cut it up for the famly. Then you can put some diffent foob on the side of the pan if you have any room. That is how you cook a turkey. -Lillie Childers First you got to get the turkey. Sencond you clean the turkey. 3rd you season the turkey. 4th you put it in the oven. 5th cook it for 25 minutes. 6th you get it out and put it on a plate. That’s how you cook a turkey. -Coroe Jefferson First you kill the turkey then you put it in the oven then you put the stuff on in the you wait till it is done then you eat the turkey. -Alexis Spratling 1. Go get a cage so you can put the turkey in it. 2. Go cach a turkey but don’t kill it ok it’s part of the tukey reicpe. 3. Go get the turkey you what a turkey you got to get it fat so it will be good. 4. Go get these foods eggs, bread, manase, cheese, pickles and that’s it. 5. Start the oven on 2 min and 5 seconds. 6. Get some senanin and get it ready. 7. Get the turkey and give it the turkey food. 8. Then when the turkey get’s fat enogh you cook it. 9. Take it out of the oven and then make your sandwhich. 10. You pray for your free dom and then you eat! -Vivian Jones You cook a turkey by killing it irst. Then you takoff the feathers and then you will cook it in the stove. Then you will put seasoning on it. It makes it have extra lavor on it. I don’t like to eat turkey. -Marlie Harrelson First cut in half. Then grill it. Then take it off the grill. Boll it. Set the timer for 45 min. Then take it out. Cut pieces. Then eat it. -Arielle Russell First you grind it then you take the guts out of it and thin you grill it or fri it I like mine grilled and thin you eat it. -Davis McKelvey First you have to go to the store and get a turkey. Then you have to get some seasoning. Then go back to your house. Then put it in the oven. Then set it for 55 min. Then take it out. Then slice it. Then eat it. -Payton Glaze First you kill the turkey. Then you dig all of the meat out. Then you put it on the grill for 20 mintis. Then you get it out and eat it. -Tanton Ayers

Jim Pearson Mis. Thornton First I with gite a turkey frme Then I wle trne on the sove. Next I will pit the Turkey in the sove. Next will gite the turkey ite the sove. Last I will eat the Turkey. – Demyia Johnson Frist, I would go to the story and by a turkey and mke sure it has no fat. Nex I would cook it and put s and p on it and the timer for 15 minuits and the degrees at about 15 then i would take it out and put it on the tabel last, I would eat it. – Addison First I buy a turkey Next I come and put the turkey in the uvin for ten minit. Then I took it out of the uvin then I eat the turkey with corn bred. – Brook I will buy a turkey want i go home i will i am going to cook Now i going to cook the turkey. I going to cock my turkey I put my turkey in the uvin for 15 mint i tock my turkey

our of the unvin. – Arniya Mennieϐield First you buy the turkey Then, you cook the turkey for 15 min. Net, you put sqlt, pepper last, you eat the turkey – Annika Bradford First, I watch a video. Then, I do the dereion. Next, I will it. Last, it will be ready. – Jordan Burton Frist I wood take it home and than cook it and eat put it on the table and tan eat it the end. – Keyshanrn I shoot the Turkey. and I go to biy a faat Turkey. – Hudson First, I go the Food Markey. Then, I go to the cash resder. Nexts, I go home and cook it. Last, I got the turkey out of the ovin then I eaet the turkey – Kylah Nikki Pearson First I will get it from the farme. Then I will dring it home next I will put it in the ufen to cook it for 200 oweres. Then I will take it out of the ofen. Then I will eat it. – Gillian First I will buy a Turkey. Then I will put the turkey in the oven I will put it on 200 degre’s. Next I will tak out the turkey and then I will put grapes letes last I will eat the turkey – Elyssa First I will get it from a ferm. Then I will get some hem then I would cook it. Last I would eat it. – Katie First i buy a turkey second i let ur mom drive dome third i let mom or dad cook the turkey forth i put slat on it and your done – Cobbe Holley First I watch a vido. Then I do the dereion. Next I will do it. Last it will be ready – Quinton First I get a turkey from the store I cook the turkey for 15 munits then I eat the turkey – Bryce First I bid a trke. Ihen I coot the trke. Next I cook the bens. Last I eat the trke and bens. – Mason

Mrs. Harris

First I will Buy The Turky and Then I will cook Then I will tack The Turkey out of the uven and put it on the tabull. – Jackson Williamson

Minutes Take it awt you put it in the tabll. You Eat it the End – Frida Martinez I went to the stor. Next I by a Turkey. Then we put the ovn. Afer 30 minutes. Take it awt You put it in the tabll you eat it. The End – Ashley One day I wint to pigwigle. I bot turekea. I cooked I qut it on the uvin. For 100 lugith. I qut it leres limin. Anden i aetet. –

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One bay I bot a turkey. I went home and I put My turkey on 500 tucres. I Got it out and put a little gravey on it I put it on the table with the other food then I cut it and ate it. – Lillian Nicole Saxon I weit to pig wegll the I git a turkey they I do it and the prisy was $59.00! they I put the turkey and the car they I tuck the turkey and the homs and I put it and the stove they I brt my turkey. – Quendarius Mack Hutcherson One day on Sunday I asked my mom if she would cook me a turkey. My mom said yes and that she would get it at Home Depo. My mom went and got the turkey. When she got back She said that she fergot how to cook turkey. My mom asked me how I said I think we cook it for 30 minits. My mom cooked it for 30 minits she asked what to do next I said poot the food that you want. She did that the she asked me what to do next. I said you need to cut it win you are done with then you will be done. – Courtney Rae Shaw Won day i wint to winndixts and got a turkey and went home and cot it a 120 tugreys and 5 hours I got it out and i put mashpotatos on it and chicin nugets on it and then corn then i at it The End – Hank Moody I will go to the storey and buya turkey I opin the turkey thin I put it on a trae thin I wood put it the avien thin I wood wate a lage time thin I wood take it ont thin I wood put some stuf thin put in on the tobl thin I wood put food urnd it thin I wood eat it. – Kamariza I will go to the sote and buy the turkey then I put some seedsing in it and then I put it in the oven set to 100 degres. Then I take it out of the oven and put it with the other food and eat all of the food. – Zy’heria Stovall

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I wit to the stor I inb the Turkey I wit piggywiggy and I gub for it I took it home and I cook it and it was dun and goob. – Cedashia Woodyard

I wt to Winn Dixxe. Cook turkey sovir. 100 miscook coues tug it awt in at eat. – Myles Burton

I wit to the stor I ind the Turky I wit to piggywiggy and I pad for it I took it home and I cook it and it was dun and gooD. – Courlyan Harris

Firt you go to walmart and buy the turkey then yoy go home and heat the ove to about 100 dugres and you wait intil it is one and lete it cool off and they you pute the stuf in the turkey then you eat it – Mason

I wint to the store and I’d bye A turkey and I cook the turkey for 100 dgreas and cook the cake and graps and it was turkey cakegrap. – Khylee Fleetion First I will git one frum Wllmart Then I will put it on a pan Nex I will put it in the uvin Then I will tun the uvin up to 100 dugrees. Finlee I will tace it owt then I will eat it. – Grant Pace I wil go to the sorue and mak share thois no fat and thn put the timer on 100 bgris and thn eat it. – Paris Layton Forts biye a Turkey and Then stuf the Turkey and Then poot it in the uven for 10 minots take it awt of the uven and eat. – Madyn Luster By a turkey at the stor. Put the turky in the ovin for a bout 40 or 60 minints. Take the turky out of the ovinl Put rach on it and eat it. – Cade Baker Onec there was a girl name Lucy she wint to Wallmrat She got home she put it in the fven. Lucy sent it on 40tgres. It inle got done. She set it down on the table with the other food She put sheze on it and she put sant and paper. – Lily Baker Mrs. Baker I went to the stor. Next by a turkey. then we put the ovn. Afer 30

We buy the turkey at Wal,art then we ride home then we cook the turkey then we tren the oven to 100 dugre then we put the turkey and mashd utatows and we put uler snuff then we eat the turkey – Trentevions So irst, go to the store and buy a turkey Next, go home and cook the turkey for an amount of time. After that, get the turkey out of the oven and stuff it. Last put some salt on it and eat it. – Karlyn Grace First go to walmart and get a turkey. Than take it home and keep it in the oven for 30 minints. Keep it between 100 dugrea and 80 dugres. After that, eat the turkey. – Cade Harris First, you buy a fat turkey. Then, you put in the stuf ing. No chicken in turkey! It could be rice. Yum!!! Then, You have to put it in the oven for about 100 degrees! After that, so how take it out of the oven and put it on a plate and take it to the table and enjoy! – Kinsley Simmons 1rst I go huting to kill a turkey. 2nd I go home to cook the turkey. 3rd I put the stuf in the turkey. 4th I get the turkey out of the oven – Mary Bella First you go to the stor to get the

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I went to the store to buy a tukey when we get home the tukey was alive I was as a cut a was sososo skard that I peed a little bit. I had to pee but I could not because I was so so sos so so soso sakrd. – Kymoni Malai Brooks First, You go to walmart and buy the turkey. Then you go home and cook the turkey. You set it at 100 degrees and you balce it. You can eat evey thing. – Jaclayni Freeman

in the oven for 40 minites take it out ofo the oven put it on the table and eat it it will be so good – Jaylon Tuck irst I go to the stoy and get turkey. next, Get to my home. Aftirthat. I put very, good turkey. frnily I take the juacy turkey. – Levi 1.

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kill it 2. Take the fethers ffo 3. Put it in the oven 4. For 30 minist 50 degrees 5. Take it our of the oven 6. Eat it. Sheniyah

Mrs. Sparks

Frust biy a Turkey 1. They pit the Seasonin it 2 cook it for udatw 60 degrees 3. They afnur it cook Tac it awt ur the oven 4 They cut it They eat – Jaiden Brown I would go to walmart to bye a Turkey I would set the dgrees on 100 dgrees win I get the turkey out. – Christopher Lavender You go to the Store and git a trceay and pit it in the uvin and cook it pit it out 100 deas. – Butcher Harmony

Fust i wint to the stoure to Buy a Turkey thih i tock the turker home cook the ur ker – Mattehw Mask

You go to the stuer. You can get the turkey. small tukey. You can go to pigaweg. Now you can take the plasq of. I alt it with mustaulds. No I put the tukey in the uvin for 100 munsi. – Brittney Heard

You got to go in the store and buy a turkey then tack it home and put it in the oven on 100 uoor 60 mintits runt. So the other food was done. Then we all ate and had fun the end. – Najia Milliner

First I but the turkeu. Next I takz it homz. Then I put it in the ovin. For 13 minutus After that I cut the ovin off. Finlly I takz it out of the ovin and I zat it. – Juniyah Borden

First go to the store and by the turkey then take it home and cook it to about 100 deregs then after that put the stuff in it and put the other food on the table then when the turkey is bone cut the turker then you can eat it. the end – Lexi Bishop

I would by a turkey. I would put it in the oven. For 101 degrees fair an hight. I would have macaroni and cheese and mashpatatose with it. thank’s giving – Kallie Wesley

I went to the stae to buy a tukey when we get home the tukey was alive I was so a cuet a was so so so so Thankful – Aalixah Richardson You haf to bowni a terce and 2 cuc it and set it to 1000teres andy in it ie is dun you tocte it out – Camdyn Get Turkey. Go home. Cook it in the oven for 100 min. Then eat it. – Britley ElizaBeth How to cook a Turkey: Poot a Turker in the win uvin for 400 minis win Evr you git it – Jason Hunter You Poot the Turkey in the uvin for 25 minis thin for 55 migraps thin. I am thon to eat grups and Brrans. And Thas is How you kuoc a Turkey. – Bryson Edwards Butcher You go to the store then Poot the Turkey in the oven for 100 min. then eat it – Madisyn Atkins Go to the turkey frarm. Get a turkey. Kook the turkey in the ovin 4 100 min. Turkey take oven. Eat it. – McKenzie Davidson First you go to the store then you git the turkey when you git it you go and git in your car then you git tha raper of the turkey then you cook the turkey cook the rest whey you git inish with the turkey then the turkey then you cook the rest. – Omarion Put the in the deep frine for 5000 deges. And takce the ir put it on the tank thin tack the tock out. And put the cicn and the tabl and put the grap on the tabl. And put the tuck on the tabl and put some to grack on the tabl. – Nelson This is how you cook a turkey ill go to walmart buy a turkey and pumkin pie and fridd chicken put that turkey

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Kill it take the fethers off put it in the oven for 30 minits 50 degrees take it out of the oven eat it – Kyle Reaves First you would go to Sam club and go on to home make stuf ing and put bell peper around the turkey and put it in the oven and put it in the turkey cook it to 101 degrees get the other food and mac and cheese – Destini Burns How to cook a turkey go to the store buy a turkey go home get heat for 100 degrees time for 60 min. sit down watch TV and wait for 60 min. get up walk to the stove get the turkey out of the stove put it on the table then eat. – Tyler Kayden Tanton I went to the store to and bolt a turkey and I went home and then I put it in the oven for 150 degrees and then I took it out of the oven and I set it all up and then we ate turkey and dressing and mashed potatos and green beans and baked beans and cornbread and deviled eggs and rice and salad and cran barry sauce. – Olivia Miller I go to wolmart and due a turkey. I go home and get the ovin to 100theges. I to dyk the turkey out the ovin and get in on the tay and get a nife and fork and is it dan. I use th nife and fork and cut pe is off the turkey end eat crambery salls and green deens – Braxton Magouyck I went to Piggle Wiggle and got a turkey and we put it in the oven for 150 degrees and I took it out of the oven and I ate it with my family we ate with graps green beens and baked beans and corn bread and deviled eggs and rice and salad and crn bany sauce. – Kandice I wood buy a turkey I wood put it in the oven I wood cook it 30 minits 50 degrees I wood take is out of the oven – Isabela Mitchell

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Wednesday, November 22, 2017

I’m Thankful 2017

Students from area schools share what they are thankful for

First-grader Grant Pace from Jim Pearson Elementary School in April Harris’ class drew this to show that he is thankful for his family.

was in the vetrse and Im thankful for living my life. -Nalaja Heard

have. I am thankful for school, and the books I read. – Aden Dometrius Graham

I am thankful for I am happy becacse it is thaking day. And I hoped cook turkey. -MyKasia Farley

I am most thankful for Life, food, a house, a famly. I am also thankful for God, clothes, a techer. – Alexander Thomas Culp

Mrs. Gigis

I am thankful for my teacher for teachering me. And I am thankful for my mom and dad and gramdamom for tanking care of me. -Rihanna Williams

I am thankful for everything in my life. What I am thankful for is my famiy, foo, school, clothes and friends. – Faith

I am thankful for God, my imly my frids. And Jezus. My classmat’s, book’s, the U.S.A. and my scoll. -Bauer Yoder

I am thankful for the school and my teachers. I’m thankful for my house and bead. I’m thankful the cafeteria and pe. I’m thankful for my famiy. Thankful for the police and ire man. – Zackery

I am thankful for my family and my dog and cat. I am also thankful for my hole family and my dog and my cat becuse I love them and I have to feed them and my family feeds me and I feed my baby sister some food and I put her in bed I also sing her a song and she goes to sleep and I have to feed her in the morning and I have a bruther and love him and I love all my family and my cusen she is comeing to my house. – Alyssa

I am thankful for being here today im olsw thankful for food at the diner table. And my famly. And haveing frinds at Dadvill Elaminthy Shcool. -Paityn Bryant

Jim Pearson Elementary School Mrs. Wilson I am thankful for our solidrers. – Jesse I am thankful for my brother Carter Neese. – Faith

I am thunkful for…My family and food and God! I am thankful for God cus he done evyting for me! – Alisson I am thankful for my brother and me play football. – Dylhen

Mrs. Crutchfield

I am thankful for my famliy. There names are Haley, Brody and Wesley. Haley is my mom. Brody is my brother. Wesley is my dad. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs. 1 of my cats name is Kitkat and the cats name is Yete. 1 of my dogs name is Lola and the uther dog is Bobo. That is my famliy. – Henley Mrs. Coleman I am thankful for my budes. Luke Easton and Brayden. – Rylan I am thankful for my football team cause we won every football game even the super bowl and we won real gold rings. – Jayden I am thankful for peppey. – Avery I am thankful for my mom dad and sistr. – Emma Jackson I am thankful for my Famley. – Kyleigh

Mrs. Brock

I am thankful for…Teacher and my Playstashn and food and sports and water and my family and my friends and the playground my forwhller and my bicke and my granmorhter and my granfarther and toys. – Travis I am thankful for my family…because thay help me with every thangs like cooking and lipping and jumping and playing socer and cheering and other good stuff like rasing and football and dancing olo and pras dance and help me jump as high as I can on my tumpalean and my big 9 year old brother get on my and he makes it easy for me to carry him on my back. – Jameia I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my school. I am thankful for my PS4. I am thankful for my name. I am thankful for my truplen. I am thankful for my pets. – Austin Cunningham I am thankful for my mom cooking food. – Quin I am thankful for family. I am thankful for God and Jusus. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for my self. – Ayunni King I’m thankful for… Chrismas and Jesuse’s love – Breck im thankful fo my life im thankful for God im thankful for school – Cobee Holley I’m thankful for my family benig with me all the time. – Juliana Castills Mrs. Meadows I am thankful for my spidrman Book and my wache that is all and the Book. – Logan Hazel I am thankful for my family my family name is jing, Yong, Riki and me. I’m asol thankful for my life, God, mom, dad, sister, love, food, heven, Mrs. Beadw and Ms. Brook. – Elisa Lin I am thankful for famliy. My famliy name is Jeffy Benton Tameka Moten Ashanti and me. My mommy is sweet. – Jania Benton

I am thankful for my life and family. Im thankrul for God and food and pet and school and tree. And every thing. -Michal Mosley

Stephens Elementary School Ms. Martin 3rd Grade There are a lot of things I can be thankful for. There’s my family, food, water. They help me survive, and get through life. And there is also shelter, and friends. I’m also thankful for Church, and my teachers. And those are the things I am thankful for. – Ben Fox I am thankful for my classmates and my nice, pretty teacher because they help me with my work, and my Teacher Mrs. Martin teaches me reading, and reading whole group. I’m Thankful for a these things because they are my family, and my best friend forever. And they are the best classmates that i ever had in my life. – Marcos Escamilla I’m going to tell the the thing i’m thankful for. I’m thankful that, I have food to eat every night. I’m thankful that im safe out of the wilderness. I’m thankful I’m not lost. I‘m thankful that I have healthy and nutrishish food. I’m that I can go to lots and lots of wonderus places that most cant go to. I’m thankful I have people that love me and stand by my side when I afraid or in danger. I thankful I have the most greatest outstanding relatives ever. I’m thankful my mom raised me realy good. I’m thankful that mom brought me to A exelant school. I’m thankful that my mom takes care of me. This is wat i’m thankful for. – Tyson Shannon I am thankful for many different things. I am thankful for my family, food, water, and clothes. A house to live in, and a bed to sleep in. I am also thankful for my toys and my tablet. I am thankful for my friends, money, and a car for transportation. 2 cars to be honest. I’m very thankful for my school, and my teacher. God has blessed me with all of these thing, and I am thankful for all of them! – Alexis Carter I am Thankful for everything. I am Thankful for my parents because they take care of me. I’m also Thankful for God and Jesus becouse they made this world a beatiful place and my Church. I’m Thankful for my family and Christmas because it is Jesus Birthday, and cloths and I am thankful for alot of other things. – Claire Yearky I’m Thankful to have My family and to have food. Why because My mom cooks and my dad helps me on my multiplcason facts. I’m Thankful to be in a nice school. Why because I have the sweetest teachers ever. I’m Thankful for my classmates. Why because they are sweet and when I’m sad they cheer me up. – Ashley Mauro I am thankful for my army because they have sroed for a very long time. I am thankful for my teachers because they sweet and preety. I am thankful for my mom dad and my sister because they are cool sweet nice and they have manrs. I am thankful for my curch family because they lifted you up to read the bible and sing and teach you about God and Jesus. – Addy Lacey I am thankful for my friends and, family. Because they are nice to me. I love my friends, and family, but I love my dog she will pertect me in danger. I am thankful for my eletroniks cause I am so bored with out them. I am thankful for elextriade because if we did not have it I would not get to play hidenseek. I am most thankful for Everything because if we did not have it what would we do. – Cheyenne Elizabeth Fuller I am most thankful for my friends, my teacher. All my cosins. My mommy. My dad. My grandparents. My mom’s grandparent, my pets, my mom’s nefues, and my uncles and untees. – Carmyn Thomas I am most thankful for friend, family, and clothes. I m thankful for the food I eat and the video games I play. I am thankful for my two dogs, and the basketball goal I

I am most thankful for My famiy and friends and My Parents. I’m most thankful for My Parents because they support Me. friends are there to play with so Your not alone. Your family is there to support and help and share. I’m thankful for Everything. – Jackson McClellan I am most thankful for my famaliy and my presedent donlold trump and my friends and My house and others houses and school so we can get smart I’m thankful for my bus driver I’m thankful for church and I’m thankful for my tv. – Ja’Marius Milliner I am most thankful for my mom, dad, and my bothers and sisters! I’m thankful for god, and jeust. I’m thankful for my livfe and my faimle and friends! I’m thankful for my siblings and people that I don’t no! And that is what I’m thankful for! – Brooklyn I am most thankful for when the lunch ladys put time in out lunch. I am Thankful for when the snak stan wamen per pers snaks for every boy and girl that needs therem. I am thankful for my teachers Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Spragins. The Last Thing I am thankful for is being in this school. – McKenzie Bailee Campbell I am most thankful for my family and god and scool. I am most thankful for food. And clothes and shoe. Mrs. Spraggins and Mrs. Scott and Home. – Haven Lane Fowler I am most thankful for my dog my cat my food my mom and dad and ish and lunch and brother and sister homework and Monday Tueday and Wednenday and Thwnday and Friday. – Logan Garrett I am most thankful for my family, my choice, and im thankful for god My supplies, My food, My hair, My dogs, My friends, I’m thankful for my school. I am thankful for my birthday. I am thankful for that i am alive. And that we have all of these holidays. Im thankful my. Im thankful for my teacher. I thankful for my work. I thankful for everything. – Amari Johneit Cunnngham I am most thankful for my family my self my team God my church my teachers my dog good things. – Rashad Vasnes Im thankful for my life and my family. And my dog. I am thankful for people. The most important thing is God. I am thankful for everybody. I like the things food, water, shelter. And the things Jesus created. Happy Thanksgiving. – David Ginez I am most thankful for my family and food and my pillow to lay my head on. I am thankful for my god and my house to live in and my church and veterens and and friends. – Grace Sweat I am most thankful for helping around the house. And helping at school. And having the best sister. For having a grandma. And being a great daugter. For being helpful to my friends. – Jardaisha Kelly I am most thankful for my parents my brother and my little sister and grandpa, causens, grandma, my mother my father my teachers my friends and for me and my family. David Martinez – I am thankful for teachers. I am thankful for God. I am thankful for friends. I am thankful for mom. I am thankful for dad. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for veterans. I am thankful food. – Riki Lin I am thankful for my life. I am thankful for god. I am thankful for who made me. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my teachers. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for the whole wold. – LaBoshndah Gamble I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful for house. I am thankful for drinks and snaks. I am thankful for God I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my toys. I am thankful for my swing set. I am thankful for thank givving. I am thankful for the holidays. I am thankful for Crismas. I am thankful or ever thing in the world.

I am thankful for my RoBlox and my food and my clothsts and my friends – Mason

I am most thankful for my mother who did whats done right for me. I’m most thankful for my famly what they have done for me. It feels so good to have famly. Love Tyson – Tyson Davis I am most thankful for my family, my friends, my clothes, my teachers, my grandparents, my right to be free. Im thankful my grandfather came from the Airforce alive. Im thankful for my class mates. Im thankful for my sister. Im thankful for my house. Im thankful for the food I eat. – Jeremy Rashad Bullock I’m thankful for my mom and dad. I’m thankful for my family. I’m thankful for the army. I’m thankful for teacher. I’m thankful for frends. I’m thankful for thanksgiving. I’m thankful for the world. I’m thankful for the Earth. – Joe Harrell I am most thankful for my shoes on my feet my clothes on my back. I most thankful for my family like my sisters brothers and my mom I don’t know what I would do without my family. Im most thankful for everyone in the hold wide world. In gods way we are all brothers and sisters and you are to never give up on all these people in the world and some times people don’t like each other but nobody is perfect so keep that in mind. – Enyce King I am most thankful for dowing my chors and dowing my homework. I am thankful for making my bed up. I am thankful for dowing the dishes. I am thankful for taking out the chrash and washing the close and folding the close. – Christian Guiton I am thankful for my toys Pants, soxes, Boxers, Shrits. food Drinks, Snaks, Shoes. your Dad, Mom, Brother, Dog, Bike, Ps4, Games, football. Book bag, Binder, Books. Colorbooks, Marks, Pencial, Carons. Colorpencils, Sharpener, your Greads, Prestens. – Dylan Bowen I am most thankful for my elves Ernie, Buddy, Max and thats all I can think of. I am most thankful for my pets Frankie, Cash, Prencess and that’s all. I am most thankful for being a cub scout and going to be in the Christmas parade cause of that. – Jacob Leonard I am most thankful for my clothing, my school, my house, shoes. I am thankful for my town, my pets, my teacher. I am thankful for my family, my friends. I am thankful for my classroom, my life. – Jordy Elise Young I am most thankful for my family and friends. A houses to live in and a school to go get smart and to learn new things. That is what I am thankful for. – Alyson C. I am thankful for my dogs. I am thankful for my school. I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for my BB gun. I m thankful for my sibilings. I am thankful for my Bike. – Clayton Ray Condrey I’m thankful for the teachers that I got this year. I’m thankful for god waking me up every morning. I’m thankful for my mother raising me. I’m for my clothes. – Darryll Young I’m thankful that I have a mother. I’m thankful that I have brothers and sisters. I thank ful god got me in his wings. That I have a teacher that help and could stand on her own feet. That I have a family, friend, and Teachers. That I have a really good god. – Christavious I’m thankful for Alexander City is clear because people pickup trash, then throw them in the trash can. I’m thankful for people who give food and cook. I’m thankful for Person they help you do your home work. I’m thankful for grandfather and grandmother for watch weeked. – Isaiah Milner I am thankful for my teachers and my football coaches. I am thankful for my parents my dog and my sisters. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my school. I am thankful for the food I have that People don’t. – Colton Morgan I am thankful for famly and friends. I’m thankful for God. I am thankful that I have teachers to teache me. I am thankful that I have a home and food. I am expesty thankful that I live in a free cutry. – Brenna Thomas I am thankful for the food that I am served. I am thankful for a place to live for a home. I’m thankful for being able to learn. I’m thankful for also, having water to drink and clothes to wear. I’m really thankful for god and the things he does for me. Most of all i’m thankful for having nice teachers. – Faith Taunton I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for Jesus dyeing on the cross for our send. I am thankful for god created me. I’m thankful for going to school so I can learn. I’m thankful for clothes that I can were.

I’m thankfull for being in school. I’m thankfull for having clothes to weare every day. I’m thankfull for going on ield trips when we have one. I’m thankfull for learning things every where I go. I’m thankfull for having a teacher. – Nicolas Watkins

I m thankfull to The Earth and Jesus – Kinsley Simmons I am thankful for my Family and frineds to and my car to and my dog to – Jason Hunter

I am thankful for the parents. I am thankful for docters that help us. I am thankful for my family and frends. I am thankful for our veterans. I am thankful for coaches that help. I am thankful for polce of icer. – Aden McDaniel

I’m thankful for my friends and Jesus and thanksgiving – Jaylon Tuck I am thankful for… My family home, friends, love, beleongings. – Kallie Wesley

I am thankful for having Veterans in our country. And having a teacher to tech me. I am thankful for having food and cloths on my back and a rofe over my head. And having church to cebrate god. I am very thankful for what i got on this earth. – Jordan Leonard

I’m thankful for…god – Destini Burns I am thankful for my famly. I am thankful for myself. I am thankful for my phone. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful sister. I am thankful for my Brother. I am thankful everything. – Zoya

I am thankful for my imeyle and thankful for friends and thankful for the class and thankful for the people how

Mattie Marie Turner

I am thankful for my house. I’m thankful for food that I get severed. I am thankful for stuff that I need. I’m thankful for stores so I can get stuff that need. I am thankful for a family. I’m thankful for everything. – Kenzie Henderson

I am thankfull for air Jeses and food and water my hart eyes famly – Cade Harris

I am thankful for… Dadeville Elementary School 2nd Grade

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Im thankful for my mother. Im thankful for my farther. Im thankful for my grandparents. Im thankful for my friends. Im thankful for my lectronics.

Henley is a second-grader at Jim Pearson Elementary School in Stephanie Crutchfield’s class. This illustration explains what Henley is thankful for.

Im thankful for the food i eat. Im thankful for the cloths i wear. Im thankful for snocks i wear. Im thankful for the house i live in. Im thankful for my bike. – Jayden Wyckoff

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Wednesday, November 22, 2016

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I’m Thankful 2017

THANKFUL LETTERS continued from Page 4 I am thankful for my mom and my body Daisy and thankful for everyone in my classroom like Sidney, rinley, Ansley and Skey and Mrs. Griggs, Mr. Morgan and one more Thing I am Thankful for my family – Marie Lopez Espinoza

thankful for my Pa-Pa and granny that incarage me to get me a good job and take care of myself and live till 1000 years of age. Senterrica Robinson I am thankful for my teacher Mrs. Bellamy. I really like that I have shoes. I am really thankful for m y home. I really love my clothes. I am really, really, thankful for my family and friends. I am really greatful for my bed. I really love my phone. I really love my talents. I am really greatful for my bestfriend Senterrica. I am really greatful for everyone here that are nice and wonderful. Samara Martinez

Thaksgiving reminds me of all the thing I’m thankful for. I appreciate my famly, my friend Brinley and my school I’m thankful for my sisters because thay are silly and fun. I am also thankful for my friends because they are sweet and funny. Last buy not lest my school because I get to learn and get to see my frinds. I am so grateful for evrthing I have – Ansley Daniel

I’m thankful for my mommy because I wouldn’t have been born and she is the best mommy to me because she’s nice, she loves me. I’m thankful for our military and our veterans too because they make the world a better place. I’m thankful for my dad because I wouldn’t be born without him and he taught me how to draw better. I’m thankful for my family because none of us would be here today and I wouldn’t either. I will be thankful someday like everyone else that is a good person. I am thankful for my friends because they make me happy and they help too when im stuck. I’m thankful for my teachers because they help me learn and are all nice. I am thankful for the presidents because they put peace in the world. I’m thankful for God because he made us. Im thankful for the holy, Jesus, that’s a example and I’m thankful for all of us. Zac Powell

This time of the year I am thank for food for food cloth and my birthday. I am thanfall for food food help me grow thanks to my mom I have a Birtday and I get money and cloth Becous I am also thanval fore clote – Jamichel Allen I’m Thankful for many things in my life. I am happy that I have food and water. That I can can go outside and play, I love the veterans and soliders. I’m glad I have friends that are awesome. Most of all I’m thankful that I have a family that loves me. I am very thankful for all these things. – Ella Rose Baker I am thankful for my family, friends, and teachers. I love my family because thay are special to me and thay love me. I’m especially thankful for my friends because thay look out for me. Finally, my teachers teach me to learn and how to write, read, and play. Thanksgiving is the best part of the year. – Skye lavender

This is what I am thankful for. I am thankful for my God. If it weren’t for god we would not be here. I am also thankful for my mom. That is also the second reason why I am here today. I am also thankful for my dad. That is the third reason why I am here. This is also what I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I love the food that my mom and my grandma cooks. We have a big fest. That is another thing I am thankful for my brothers and sister. My little sister gabby is like my best friend. I am also thankful that I am here today. Mahalia Carter

Thanksgiving reminds me of all the things I’m thankful for. I’m thankful for my family because they take good care of me. I’m thankful for my teachers because they help em learn. Finally, I’m thankful for my mom and my dad because they are raising me taking care of me. I’m geatful for all the things that I have. – Emunie Simmons I’m thankful for my family, my PS4, and Chistmas . I’m thankful for my family because I love my family. I’m thankful for my PS4 because I love to play games. I’m also thankful for Chistmas because I love to get presents. Im so thankful for my family, Ps$, Chistmas! – ShaNya Lee I’m thankful for everything I have I am thankful for my family because they give me lots of love I am thankful for my friends because they are nice to me. I am also thankful for a free country. I have lots of things to be thankful for. – Georgia Durris

Isabela Mitchell, a second-grader at Jim Pearson Elementary School in Deanna Marable’s class is thankful for her iPad and iPhone.

I am thankful for my mom and dad. One reason that I am thankful for my mom and dad is always there for me Another reason I am thankful for my mom and dad Because they buy me cloth the last reason I am thankful my cloth. –

I am thankful because I have clothes and I have a house and something on me. I am thankful that I have food on my table. And I have that we have going trip and we come back home self. I am happy that the holiday is thankful to give us something. Loven Leelly

Thanksgiving reminds me of all the things I’m Thankful for. I’mThankful for my new home because I have my own room. I’m Thankful for my clothes because they are nice and I wear then a lot. I’m also thankful for my parents because they buy me stuff. I have a lot of things to be thankful for. – Leighton Stegall

I am thinkful for school. I am thinkful because I can learn in school. They can help me and I can get good grades. I like this school and I like my teachers. Their names are Mrs. Causey and Mrs. Belllamy. They are really nice. I am thinkful for our whole world. I am thinkful for America. Alabama is our state. The United States of America is our country. I love this world and our country. I am glad of us. Camden Castleberry

Veterans Day remeinds me of all the things they do for us. Soldiers lose every minute to protect us! We need to help them as well. I am thankful for what they do. I am also thankful for what I have food, water, family and friends. I am happy what I have. – Sidney Martinez I am thankful for helping people and kindful to help you and I weel be your frined – Ja’zariah

I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for them because I love them and also because they love me. And they give food and water. They also give me shelter and a bed and a lot of other things. They are Nice to me and never hit me and they never hurt me. – Mallary McMillan I am thankful for my family, friends, food pets midnight, freakdy and Jadeabug. I am thankffor God to be a holy spirit and for all the food we eat I am thankful for m sister nd my brother Adovian Gaberiella. I am thankful for my friends Jaylen Jeffrey Jayvion and I am thankful for my hole family. I am thankful for thanksgiving. I am thankful for education. I am thankful to have a greatful class. I am thankful for my contry. I am thankful for everthing. – Leslie I am thankful for my mom and my dad. I am thankful for both of my nanas and my pops. I am thankful for my world. – Elizabeth Hall I am thankful for my my parents being able to let me go to school. It’s a blessing my parents have money to take me to school. Im’ thankful for my parents letting me get a education – CJ Young I am thankful for my school, friends, teacher, mom, step mom dad, pets, books, bookbag, food, drinks, lunch box, paw paw, maw maw, aunt, uncle, game, chrome books, head phones and supplies. – Abigail Bownen I am thankful for my mom being able to buy thing and have money to buy food. I am thankful for my mom for buying us a home. – Michael Johnson I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful for food. I am thankful for my home. I am thankful for having a nice teacher. I am thankful for clothes. I am thankful for ever body in the word. I am thankful for a church. I am thankful for Mrs. Meadors an Sharp. – Akera Kelly I am thankful for my parents my brother sisters and I am thankful for our veterans that taught and for my dog and for the rest of my family. – Jamichael Greer I thankful for my family, God, food, water, and friends. I am thankful for Emily, Laine, my mom and dad. I am thankful for school education and land. I am thankful for pets and air. – Jeffrey Mcaters I am thankful for a Xbox 360. I am thankful for a Bed. I am thankful for parents. – Elijah Settles I am thankfu l for mom and dad for yall too buy me clous and shoes that callst money and spend forme and them to buy me all dids dlous for me and my broughter. And it cals to much money for all dids clous yall buy me and did money and clous are spenced. – Brianna Pina Barncelky I am thankful that we have parents. I’m thankful that we were safe. I’m thankful fo that I have six brothers. I’m thankful for we have school. I’m thankful for that we got a house and we got freniger. Paulina – I am thankful for my pets. And am thankful for my mom and Dad. I am tkankful for my bothers. And am thankful for my granny and pawpaw. And my Aunts and uncle – Olivia Belyeu

I am thankful for food, shelter. I love when people give us whatever we need. I am thankful for my mom and dad. I am thankful for my Aunts and Uncule. Student What I am thankful for? Well lets see. I’m thankful for having life. I like my family. I like animals too. What food am I thankful for? Well I like healthy food. I like meat. Also I like mushroom too. Apples are great. Reagan A.

Nylandis Clark

I am thankful for my family and video games. And food and things we need. I am thankful for my cosin. I am thankful for everything I have. I am thankful for people and people sacri ice their live in the army and the millaiter And I am also thankful a team to protect us. – Jametie Graham

I theful for show and close and I theful for a rook over my hode and close and show on my back and I love school and Miss Bellamy. I am theful for being in her class rome and I love my mom and dad my whole family and my gadmother and my sister and I am theful for my mom putting me in school. I love my mom so so much and we go place and she takes us fun place and we have so so much fun. I am theful really really for a roof and I love my mom and dad. I love them so so much. Javarea Embry

I am thankful for freedom, food, water, life, family, and lots of other things. Veterans ight for us so that we can have freedom. Our red, white, and blue lag reminds us of the people who fought four our country. We will remember the soilders who fought for our country and passed away. In love of our dead soilders. Sanquavious Young

Pat Neese, a second-grader at Jim Pearson Elementary School in Laurie Wilson’s class drew this illustration to demonstrate thankfulness. thankful for god who build all these things for us. – Kandia Williams I am so thankful for my family and my friends. I am also thankful for the things I have at home. I am thankful to have food water and a shelter. Iam thankful for the friends that help me feel happy when I feel sad or mad. – Joy Leonard I am thankful for my family and all my toys. I am also thankful for my house and all my food and water. Im mostly thankful for my family. I am thankful for all my belongings – Britton Brown I am thankful for my family and all they have done for me. I am also thankful for the veterans who have served my country. I am most thankful for God because we would’nt be here without him and Jesus. – Ansley Pike I am thankful for my mom and bad. Iam thankful my dog. I am thankful god. – Cale Whiteard I am thankful for my family. I am also thankful for my Friends make me laugh when I’m sad. Iam thankful for food and water. I am very thankful for my house and school. I am thankful for my clothes. I am very bless and thankful for all these things. – Palyn Joiner I’m thankful my parents and what they do for me. I’m thankful for the Turkey that we eat on Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for the friends we have. – Clark Cummings I a thanful for having a baby sister. I am thanful for having a PS4. I am thanful for my papel is stell alive. Becues he was in the army. I am thankful for some frinds. I am thankful for having selter I am thankful for playing with uther people. – Carson Williams I am thankful for my family because they take care of me and by’s me food and warter. I am also thankful formy Lord and Jesus. I am thankful for my veterins that take care of us. I am also thankful for god’s people and saveers. And, I am thankfulf for the united states. – Eli Taylor I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful for my brothers. I am thankful for my grannys. I am thankful for my papa. I am thankful fo my unkel. I am thankful form y unte. I am thankful for my people that are In the world. I am thankful for my cuzunes I am thankful for me that I am living – Khmauri Maxwell I am thankful for my loveing mom and dad. I am thankful for my grand parents. I am thankful for my frinds. – Kylor Russell I am thankful for my prenet and the food they make me. I am also thankful for the hous I live in. I am thankful for all the stuff I have. – Aiden Price

Mrs. Bellamy Causey’s Class I am thankful for God, shelter, parents, my sister and brother, clothes shoes, teacher, food, water, and military who served our country so we could have freedom. I am so thankful for these people and things. -

Josie Williamson

I am Thankful for my sisters. I am also thankful for my friends and family. I am thankful for my dog and cats. I am thankful for my house and lots more. I thankful for clothes and food and drinks. – Gracie Gaines

I am thankful for having money. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for being in 4th grade. I am thankful for a life. I am thankful for having siblings.

I am thankful for my baby sister and brothers. I am thankful for the food we have and the dranks. I am thankful for my family and friends and other people. I am thankful for ower cars and buses. I am thankful for ower house so we can have a place to stay. I am also

I am thankful for playing sports. I am thankful for friends. I am thankful for having animals. I am thankful for having tv. I am thankful for having games.

Alijah

I am thankful for haveing loveing parents. For having a roof over my head. For clothes. For my pets. For my bed. Some people don’t get this stuff. So I am thankful for food. For water. For my toys. For holadays. I am thankful for everything! Amanda Cantrell I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my house. I am thankful for God and Jesus. I am thankful for the bible. I am thankful for food. I am thankful for my teachers. I am thankful for books. I am thankful for my sister, mom, and dad. Emily Simmons I am thankful for my home. I’m really greatful for God. I have clothes on my back. I have food to eat. I have a great family. I’m thankful for my school. I’m greatful for my toys. I have great friends. I thankful that I know how to read and write. I’m thankful to have a lot of stuff. Kaniya Hey my name is Niziah Burns and this is my Thankful list. Lets get started!! So this is a few things I am thankful for. My mom, aunt, daddy, cousins, granny, granddad, basically my whole family and my friends but thats just one part. Lets get to the next part. This is some more things I am thankful for. Okay it’s time for more. I am thankful for clothes, shoes, socks, holidays, United States of America, Soldiers, our presidents, the lag, freedom, life, myself, and a lot more that I probably can’t name right now but maybe next time but that’s it for right now. Niziah Burns I am thankful for a nice family. I am thankful for my shoe’s that my Dad gives me. I am thankful for a roof over my head. I am thankful for my nice parents for everything. And I am thankful for a house to Live in and a Phone to Play on. I am thankful for my close that I have on now. And I thankful for my sister’s and Brothers. I am thankful for friends and food that I eat. I am thankful for my playful cousin, and my pet’s to play with. Tray Varner Me and my friend were hunting, I had a 22 ri le and my friend had a glock 17. We heard some gobbles in the woods and my friend was running towards the house. I said to myself “I knew I shouldn’t’ have brought him hunting!” I kept hiding were I was. And he snuck up on me and said, “dude I saw bigfoot on the side of the house!” I replied, “you probably saw our lunitic neibor naked running everywhere!” And he ran to the house. I thought, “that turkeys gone now!” So I kept walking in the woods and heard more gobbles. I hide in the hunting stand and waited. My friend came back and said, “I fell in the toilet on accident!” I asked, “is that Important now?” “no not at all!” My friend said. Gabe I am thankful for a lot of things. But all these things have a story behind them. Our country is something everyone should be grateful for. Everybody loves Alabama because of our Army ights for our country. And the best thing to ask for is family. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of every year. It all started When my grandmother started cooking at my 1st thanksgiving. I loved her food. It was so good the whole family loved it. As I got older I learned a lot about thanksgiving. Adrianna Casas I am thankful for my family and my shelter. I am happy because I have food and my clothes. I am also thankful veterans. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t live in a free country. I’m most thankful for god. I love my family. I also love the veterans and god. I hope everyone is always safe. Thank you god, veterans, and family. Thank you teachers too. Abby Slagle I am thankful fro my sisters, my brother and my family. I’m so thankful for my clothes and shoes. I’m thank for my friends like Kaniya, Sam, Abby and Saralynn that incarage me to do my best everyday. I’m thankful for my teacher that I have now and in the pass for getting this far now. I’m so thankful for my god that I love very much for giving me great life that I live in now. I’m really

I am thankful for clothes and shoes and I am thankful for food. Me and my sister is thankful for us stuff. We always thankful for stuff they give us. And we love to always say thank you and we thankful. And me and my sisters always say thank you. You cared about another and say thank you. My always say thank you. We always say thank you and we got mearesed. And we always love love to say thanks that thankful. Sa’Miya Hoyett I am thankful for a life. And my teachers are nice. Everybody has something thankful. I also thankful for a birthday and a hoverbaord. A good nice family. I love my family. Also my Jordans. A roof over my head. My pet cat and dog. I thankful that my pawpaw is still here with me and my family and I can see my dad again. Devin Davis I’m thankful for school. I’m thankful for mom and dad. I’m happy for the army. I am happy for giving thanks. Student I am thankful for everything that I have. I am thankful for things like my mom, dad, sister and brother because some people don’t have a family. I am thankful that I got shoes and clothes and a roof over my head because sometimes your house mite fall down or burn. I am thankful that I got food and drink because some people don’t have that stuff they might be homeless but if I could give them something I would. I am thankful that everything I have is not broken and I’m thankful that God is on my side all the time. Jaiden I am thankful for for my family. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for water, shelter, food, clothes. I am happy to be in school. I am happy for my Mommy and daddy. I am thankful for my life. I am thankful for my home. I am thankful for my animals. I am glad to have love. I am glad to have a heart. Dakotah Wolny I am thankful for my mom and dad, Nanny, and pawpaw. I’m thankful for a roof over my head and clothes to wear. I can eat at night and a bed to sleep on. I’m thankful for my shoes and my house and my clothes. I am thankful for a car and money for food to eat. I can go places to eat a lot without being judged what I do when I eat. I am thankful to breath. Hunter I thankful for being in this world and God help use be in this world and get cuisine and I thinkful for me in the 4th and in this world with my sisters and bothers and my grandmomma and my mom and I am happy I got friends that on this world. La Jayvious I am thankful for Veterans Day to serve t hem. I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for Jesus dying for our sins on the cross. I am thankful for Veterans ighting for our lives. I am thankful for being unique. Elizabeth McDonald I am thankful for my Brother. I care about him. He’s sick and I take care of him still. I’m thankful for my whole family. I love my mom and my step dad and my brother. Student I am very thankful for everything I have. Like I’m thankful for my nanny mom and dad. I’m thankful for my family and food. To be alive. Thankful to pass my grades. I’m thankful for mostly everything. Some more things I’m thankful for is, money and a place to live. I’m even thankful for stores because without stores we wouldn’t be able to bye food drink or anything. I am thankful for my school and my teacher. I am thankful for everything in my life. Karley Murphy I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for the animals that you see around the world. I love this world that God made. I am thanful for our worlds heros like police of icers, ire ighters, and doctors. I am thankful for being alive. I am super thankful for God, he made thi world, he made us. God is the best. God made all of the fruit and vegstibles. God takes care of everyone and everything. That is why I am thankful for him. Avery Harrelson

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THANKFUL LETTERS continued from Page 5 I am thankful for the Veterans day. They ight our country. And they wared for us. I’m so happy that my family is building there confedence. I am thankful for god making me on this earth and he woke me up this morning because some people die in there sleep. I’m thankful for my mom because she takes a lot, I mean a lot of care for me and she loves me. Kenyell Maxwell

thankful for good parents. I am thankful for a dog. I am thankful for a mom. Saylor I am thankful for a family that loves me. I am thankful for veterans that ight for my country. I am thankful for a blessed life. I am thankful for a lovely life. Ashanti Zeigler

I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for my house. I am thankful for my cat. I am thankful for my food. I am thankful for a clean lake. I am thankful for the Veterans. I am thankful for my school. I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my teacher. I am thankful that I am in 4th grade. Cody Young

I am thankful for my food. I am thankful for my family. Also I am thankful for my friends. And I am thankful for my magni icent life. I am thankful for my teachers. Adeline I am thankful for my mom dad friends, house family food, school my teacher my dog. The world I’m thankful that I’m in this world. I’m glad that we got freedom, I’m thankful for all the people who fought to give us freedom. Maliya

I am thankful for others they are the friends I just haven’t met yet. I should try to know who they are. I am thankful for the friends I have met too. They help me when times are good and bad. I have not too many but I’m thankful that I have them. Jaden H.

I’m thankful for my family. They do a lot for me. I love my family. My family love me too. We all love each other we are a happy family. Shacarra Benson

Mrs. D. Simmons and Mrs. Brewer’s Class I am thankful for family and God. Taylor Goodgame

I am thankful for soligers. I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful for my brothers. I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful for God. Braden

I am thankful for the earth because it is spesile to everybody we have to be thankful for it because it is what we need. It is the best thing in the world. We love it. It is the only thing that we should love. We are grateful for it. And we all love Jesus cause he made this world for us. Cayleigh Ann Collier

I am thankful for my PS4 and my family for this school and my house and for money and for a chrome and for homework and for a IPhone and a IPhone 7. Student I am thankful for is honest and kind. And strength strong powerful. And con ident, smart, and thankful. I am helpful greatful thoughtful. I am a hero and a friend. Makayla

I am thankful for goento school because you can lreng abate defren thenges. Emily I’m thankful for my family and friends they play with me my family tech me new things about math. And having a new brother. Armani Thomas

I’m thankful for being here. Going to school cause school can make you smart and you can leron. Some children would love to go to school and some children don’t have a mom and dad. But I’m thankful for having a mommy and a daddy. I’m thankful for having a home. I’m rilly thankful for that I live in America cause I have freedom. Emma Swindall

I am thankful for my family because they care for me. I am thankful for God because he brought us in. McKenzie Resse Ellerbe

I am thankful for my life, family, friends, and God. Tinett

I’m thankful for my family and friends. Kylee Ann Ward I’m thankful for my mom to be taking good care of me. My mom always have my back even if someone say I did something bad and I didn’t. I would always have my mother back at all times even if she is gone to a party or something that children cannot come to and that’s why I’m my mothers ride or die. I love you. Janesha

I am thankful for God, Jesus, family, friends, house, clothes, toothbrush, toothpaste, bed, room, food, water, outside, grass, trees, plants, animals, ocean, sun, air. Ava

Bryce Thorton at Jim Pearson Elementary School is thankful for sports and the Auburn Tigers.

I am thankful for my intire family. Because they are fun and nice. Brayden Oliver Fancr

I am thankful for my family and people. And my friends, and the church. Kevin Kevin

I am thankful for my mom and sis and family. Emmie

I am thankful for my teacher because she helps me do things that I need help with. Ashley DeJesus

I’m think for being friend. Christopher I am thankful for god he mad me. I am thankful for my ckrismase. I am thankful for being born. Rihanna I am thankful for great family. Cody I am thankful for the home I live in. Nic I am thankful for everyone, every place, and everything. I am also I’m thankful for Jesus!!! Adaya I am thankful for the stuff my parents give me. Christian Istakers I am thankful for my family and are dog taco. Jayce Powell

I am so thankful for school because we learn how to do math, riting and gym because it is so fun. I am thankful for the lake because we can swim, ish, and ride our bouts. I am so so thankful for God because without him we wouldn’t be alive today so remember to be thankful. Lachlan

Mrs. Alexander I am thankfall because yoll wrist your lifes foar us. Yoll let us be free. Yoll just way boyn for us and I’m thankful for that and as long as yoll bo that we will be safe and one day people will look up to you and want to bo it to thank you. Kamari Hill Im thankful to have Veteran. Then for serving our country. I love to see the veterans come to our school to talk to us. I love the veterans day program. Thank you so much for what you did. Thank you for being there for our country. You are the best. I thank you so much

for being there because if it was not for you it would not have the Amrica lag. We thank you so so much. Denisha Hill I am thankful for food, family, and friends, air, sun, cloths, plates, shoes, socks, school, jackets, teachers, brothers, sisters, cousins, uncles, nephews, grandmother, grandfather, mama, dad, papa, nana. Student I am thankful for my family. I’m thankful for my xbox one and I’m thankful for my tv. I’m thankful for my dad working in the military. And I’m thankful for God and my life. Camden I’m thankful for having new classmates a new teachers. I happy for having a cousin as happy for have a brother and a sister. I’m glade I have a brother and a sister. I’m glade I have good grade and free crombook time. I glad for beyond in this classroom. I thankful for having a family that loves me. Jeha I am thankful for a good class and new teacher. Also a good day cause today have fun things to do. I’m thankful cause we got cookies and we had fun. Kevin I am thankful for a family. I am thankful for God. I am

I’m so thankful for my family. I’m so thankful for my church and my home. I’m so thankful for my friends. I’m so thankful for my classmates. I’m so thankful for my teachers. I’m so thankful for everything I have ever had and the BEST thing I’m thankful for is JUSUS and the people who taught me about him. Samantha I’m thankful for my family. I am thankful for God. I am thankful for my special teachers Mrs. Brewer and Ms. Simmons. I am also thankful for Jesus and money and food and water. Gabrille McKinney I am thankful for food because wath food we will starv. I my thank you for God and Jesa. I my thankful for my family without my family I will be lonyl. Carlos I am thankful for my aunt pris because she safed me and my brothers. I am soooo thankful for God and Jusus because they made everything and blessed us. I am thankful for my state. Malik Goldsmith I’m thankful to have a special teacher like Mrs. Brewer. I’m thankful to have my parent and my brothers and sisters. Juyentino

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I’m Thankful 2017

THANKFUL LETTERS continued from Page 6 I am thankful for sister because she mean but love her and my family. I am thankful for God hole family . I am thank. Malcom Taylor I am thankful for God for giving me my family, friends, and my life. I am thankful for the newspaper people for giving us the news about the weather so we can be safe. Wandaful I am thankful for my mom, my sister, my dad, and my family because they give everything I want. I’m thankful for everything they give me. Jaslynn I am thankful for my home. I am thankful for my food. I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for life, Allison Be a good friendship maker, good friends. Be nise. David Castillo I’m thankful for my parent. I’m thankful for my skills. I’m thankful for my friends. I’m thankful for my life. I’m thankful for my doctor. I’m thankful for my heart. I’m thankful for my school. I’m thankful for baseball. I’m thankful for basketball. Student I am thankful for my family because they are always with me and they keep me safe and they can cook good and they take me to restront. Karlet Brown God made us and he made the world were we live today. He has made the animals and are friends. He had made family and stuff to build our house. CJ Scales I am thankful for the food and the turkey for my Pertin because they help me and they are there for you when you need them and we are thankful for them. Amelya I am thinkful for my NaNa becase she taks care of me and dose good things for me. Timothy I am thankful for my life and family. I am thankful for school and for my friends. I am thankful for my home. I am thankful for the holidays. I am thankful for Church. I am thankful for God. I am thankful for the country. I am thankful for thanksgiving. Za Da’ My dad, he is a mrein. He work for the start. He help us. He help the USA. He haba snapper. Michael I am thankful my friends helpful friendly they play with me the time. Justin Mckinney I’m thankful for avery thing. I’m thankful for my cind. Ja’Melvin I was thankful for my mom. Happe my mom for day. My mom good. Ethah I am thankful for my clothes because all lot of people don’t have wath I have. My mom and Dad because they take care of me. My food because some people don’t even have food. My house because some people don’t even have a roof over there head. My shoes because some people have to walk everywhere with no shoes. Lynley Forbus I’m thankful for my mom to put food on the table. I’m thankful for my mom to support me at my games. I’m thankful for my dad to tech me how to be a DJ. I’m thankful for my Pa Pa to tech me how to ride a bike with no training wheels. I’m thankful for my family to be there for me when it ment the most. Meknel

Left, Arniya Menniefield, a second-grader at Jim Pearson Elementary School in Ashley Thornton’s class is thankful for her friend Brook. Right, Travis, a second-grader at Jim Pearson Elementary School in Paige Brock’s class drew this to demonstrate what he is thankful for. I won’t be lonely. For my friends were they cancome to my birthday parties. For a bff to tell all my secrets to. For Chrismas to cerlbate Jesus birthday. For thanksgiving to eat with my family. For hollween for getting candy and going out with your family. For Jesus who saved our sesens to safe us. For a pillow to lay my head on at night. For school were I want be dumb all my life. For my classmates to teach me something new. For having people take up or me. Bella Nolin I’m thankful for having a family who really loves and cares about me. I am thankful for having a loving and caring twin brother, I’m thankful for having a very nice step dad. I’m very thankful for having a dad that really cares about me and comes eat lunch with me and when I’m sad during the day that I’m at school. My loving and caring dad makes me happy and comes eat lunch with me. I’m thankful for having a sister that is fun and make fun when you’re not having fun. I’m thankful for my oldest brother who is trying out for act . Also I’m thankful for my other older brother who plays football, track, wrestling, and baseball. I thankful for having a loving and caring mom who can cook, dress, and do hair. I’m am thankful for everything I got. Antavious Brown I’m thankful for my family and what they do to help me. I am thankful for my teachers because they help me learn. I am thankful for the police for what they do to help the city. I’m thankful for the people who supports us. I am thankful for god for giving me a chance to live. Gabriel I’m thankful for my family my mom, dad, sister, and my brother. I’m thankful that I am alive. I’m thankful for my grandmother. I’m thankful for my ants. I’m thankful for that I’m in the 4th grade. Student I am thankful for God, my family and veterans. The best thing is that I am proud to be a very well American person. God brought me to this world he created humans and animals. The devil is bad so I’m glad God is doing whatever he can to stop the devil. But I am thankful for my friends too. I am also thankful for my teachers Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Richardson. I will do anything to keep my family alive and thriving. If my family doesn’t have enough food and water then I will buy them some more food and water. I love everyone in the world. Marornavious Perry

I am thankful for living and having my family alive. I’m thankful for having a roof above my head. I’m thankful for eating and having my family around when we need them. I’m thankful for waking up to see the sun and a mom and dad and also a brother to give joy and love. I’m thankful for having clothes on my back and cable, lights and water to drink. I’m thankful for having a family and friends. I’m thankful for having a school to go learn and have fun while learning. I’m thankful for sitting down and walking, hearing, smelling, touching, and giving love to my family. I’m thankful for my parents going to work and keeping me alive. I’m thankful for me staying in a house were I sleep. I’m thankful. Mariah Ware I am thankful for my family because I will not live without them. They mean the world to me. If I did nit have the family I have today I will be lost and scard but not only that I will also be lonely. I would not have shelter. Tht is why I am greatful for my family. I am thankful for doctors and nurses. If we don’t have doctors and nurses we will all ways have the broken arm or foot and probly you mite even never be able to walk or write agin. I am thankful for food and drinks because will not survive withouot them. Food and drinks are for people to eat and drink not waste and throw away. Kaylee I’m thankful for my mom and dad and sisters. And thankful for my house and other people. I’m thankful for my friends and I’m thankful for my school and cloths and shoes and teachers are helpful. They tech you so you can learn if you don’t get something. They will tell you. Then you will understand about. Then when there is a test you will now what to do. I’m thankful for my pets and my stuff like toys and my toy planes. And I’m thankful for my money. And my live and other peoples live. And I thankful for pure people to get money. Then they will be happy what they people done. Then when they get money then they can buy a house then they can live in the house and watch tv. Daniel Mendoza I am thankful for my parents and teachers. I am thankful for my food. Also I am thankful I have a home. I am really thankful that the soldiers fought because I would not be alive if they did not. I am thankful for everything. Jax What I am thankful for is something that you can’t explain in fact I am going to try to explain now. I’m thankful for my family, my home,

I am thankful for my family because I get stuff that I need. I am thankful for my live that I have. I am thankful that I have clothes and food and a bed. I am thankful for my teacher that takes care of me at school. I am thankful for my friends that are freinly and kind to me. Leslie Coria Roso I am thankful for being here. To have freedom and not having to be killed because I like something. I am thankful for having a loving family that takes care of me. I have food and warmth. For being on this earth. Lynlee Ratliff I am thankful for my sisters and brothers. My mom and my dad. For food an drinks. For a bed to sleep on every night. For a house for me and my family to live in. For a roof over my head were I won’t be wet every time it rains. For a bedroom to play in. For a mom and a dad to keep me safe. For people loving me were

my school, my mom, my dad, and most of all you. So there I told you I couldn’t explain it all. I can’t wait to next time I tell you again what I’m thankful for. You tell me what your thankful for next time! Cassidy Thomas I’m thankful for my mom. She takes good care of me. She feeds me she makes me giggle every single time. My mom is fun she sometimes buy what I want. I like when my mom takes me some where fun where I can play. My mom dose not put me in danger but she is helpful. She helps me when I get hurt she makes me feel comfortable. But the most important thing is she is always beside me. Paris Martinez I am thankful for all my birthday and Chrismas presents. Onc I asked for a phone for my birthday but I didn’t get it then. My next birthday I asked for a Xbox but I didn’t get it then. The I asked for a Xbox and a phone and I got them both. Malachi I’m thankful for my terchers becues they help me be smart. I’m thankful for veters day because some people die for us. I’m thankful my friends because they give friendship. I’m thankful my family. Fallon Floyd I’m thankful for family god grandparns. Christopher Roystopne I am thankful for having the best tee tee every. I am also thankful for got to my ant those to speen the night with her two nights. She is the nices anit ever. She will play with me outside and she will help me do stuff. Am also spending the at uncle Alvin house he is strog, brave, and handsom. My an’t and my uncle got the car ever. I can not what to go to there house. Kenterriuis Hoyett I am thankful for my teachers and mom and dad my cat. And I am

thankful for you. I am thankful for the teachers, I am thankful for my friends. I am thankful for my food. Sherlyo Ramirez I am thankful for the solders for saveing us and for are teachers and family and thankful for everything. And my country and life and my house and food and close on my back and shoes on my feet. Eric Charles Young I am thankful for veterns. I am thankful for all the people in the hole wid world and for the people how are dead and for moms, dads, and old people. Chloe Stanfold Faye I am thankful for the people who take care of us and the people who will incerive us and the people who put cloths on our dack and shoes on our feet. I am thanful for my famaly. Caleb Kendrick Martez Parker I am thinkful for my teacher shes nice and I have great friends. The teacher helps when we need it. My friends play with me and they ar nice. Marquies Mcelrath I am thankful for veterans and my family and friends. Becus they are sweet and nice relly relly thankful. I love them and they love me. They have got hrt for me. Some have did for me and the contere. Presley Self I am thankful for a mom that takes care of me when I am sick. And she lift’s me up when I am down. She makes sure that I have what I need when I need it. My mom helps me when things are complicated. Because I know that she loves me and I L-O-V-E her. And I love her to the moon to Tuscaloosa and back! Kh’Leri Lockson I am thankful for life, family, frinds, a home, and food. Iverson Allen I am thankful for friends, house,

freedom, food, water, books, teacher, and veterans. Mason Kim I am thankful for veterans, teachers, and God, and family, and last but not least my life. Caleb Jones I am thankful for when my mom like give me some candy and gold ish and its good. I am thankful for crimis. Tay Hicks I am thankful for God. Everyday I look out the window I thank about God. God is the only one I love the most out of my family. God tells me what to do he tells be to be respectful and to be onest. He tells me when I needs to practics and when I need to get better at something. I love God. I go to church every Sunday. I pray every night I go to bed. God is good ant he. Love you God! Remihya Burroughs I am thankful for my food. I am thankful for God me being in this world and thankful for mom and she gave birth to me. My PS4 and thanksgive games and my family. Grat grandad I pray for him and my family. I love every baydy. Zywaver I’m thankful for my school, cause I get to learn. I’m thankful for my books because I learn new words. And thankful for my techers cause they tech me a lot. Jakobi Reese I am thankful for my, shoes, cloths, house, family, world, teachers, friends, God, school, bows, playground, America lag. Shamiriya Pogue I am thankful for my family and my friends because they mean a lot to me. I am thankful for my house because I have somewhere to sleep and take a bath. I am thankful for my teachers because they are so so sweet to me and I am so so sweet back to them. Izzie Pace

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