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Jacks to build Dadeville location should see a new restaurant in the near future. “We just got word last week that we have a new Jack’s coming to town,” Smith said. “It will be where the Twice the Ice is now.” The location is at the intersection of North Broadnax Street and Highway 280 on property owned by Wesley and Nora Bowden of Sylacauga. Smith did not stop there with the good news either as he visited with the club to explain some of what he hopes to do in the next four years.

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It seems Dadeville is getting a lot of new things lately. The residents have voted in a new slate of council members and mayor – leaders who will be sworn into office Monday at City Hall. Also, there is something else new on the way according to Mayor-Elect Wayne Smith, who told the Dadeville Kiwanis Club last Thursday that they

“I am meeting this afternoon (Thursday) with a developer that is looking at a piece or property that is unoccupied,” Smith said. “They are looking at it to demolish it and put something good on it. I am not at liberty to say anything else about it.” Smith spoke at the Dadeville Kiwanis Club at the invitation of Mickey Tarpley. Strangely enough, the two were opponents just weeks ago in the Dadeville mayor’s race. “I knew who this fellow was, but See KIWANIS • Page 7

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Voters head to the polls on Tuesday

County schools iron out capital project plans

By MITCH SNEED Editor

While the ugliness of this year’s presisidential campaign has turned off some me voters, Tallapoosa County voters will have some other very important races ces and issues to sound off on Election Day ay Tuesday. Voters in unincorporated Tallapoosa sa County will get a chance to voice their eir opinion on Sunday sales of alcohol. ol. Voters will also be asked to pick between en Democrat Jeremy Duerr and Republican an Bill Harris for district attorney, decide a county school board race, decide U.S. Senate and House of Representative races as well as make their opinion known on 14 statewide constitutional amendments. And yes, they will also get the opportunity to choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in the presidential race. The Sunday sales vote is one that has been touted as a move that will help local businesses. With so many visitors to the area to enjoy Lake Martin, proponents say that it would put the county on even footing with other areas. Cities including Dadeville, Alexander City and New Site passed Sunday sales votes during municipal elections. Camp Hill has offered Sunday sales for years. Tuesday will be an opportunity for the county to decide. The ballot measure reads: “Do you See ELECTION • Page 3

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Voters will have the opportunity to pick a new district attorney next week. Candidates Bill Harris, left, and Jeremy Duerr are the contenders for District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.

DUERR VS. HARRIS Voters to pick a new district attorney By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

When E. Paul Jones announced last year that he would not seek another term as District Attorney in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, it created an opening for a position that carries a massive responsibility. The position is responsible for prosecuting cases in a four-county area that includes Tallapoosa, Randolph,

Renew Our Rivers cleanup set for this weekend Lake Martin Resource Association, Alabama Power Company, Russell Lands, TowBoat US-Lake Martin and Advanced Disposal are once again coordinating the annual “Renew our Rivers” cleanup of Lake Martin shoreline and adjacent roadways this weekend. The combined efforts of more than 300 volunteers removed more than nine See CLEANUP • Page 3

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Macon and Chambers counties. It is a circuit that spans nearly 100 miles from north to south. Voters will see the names Democrat Jeremy Duerr and Republican Bill Harris on the ballot Nov. 8, who hope to be entrusted by voters to take on that demanding job. Both sport substantive histories in the legal system, and both vary substantially

It appears that the Horseshoe Bend School will get a more B equitable portion of any capital e projects that may come in the p future for Tallapoosa County f Schools. S At Tuesday’s Tallapoosa County Board of Education work session, Superintendent Joe Windle announced that one of the three unfunded projects up for consideration is an auditorium at Horseshoe Bend. “They are the same projects that we had, the gym renovation project at Dadeville, the gym and band room at Reeltown and the auditorium at Horseshoe Bend,” Windle told bold members. “These are projects that have no funds and no planned funds for at this time.” All of these projects would be contingent on getting bonds to finance the projects. Windle explained to members that they would consider going to the See EDUCATION • Page 3

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Library Notes

massive thank y ou goes to our Teen Helpers, C.J. Kellum, Hayden Hartley, and Amber Wilson for helping during the Book-tackuler on Halloween Night. Please stop in on Nov. 17 to meet the author of She’s A Keeper, Lee St. John at 1:30 p.m. This is a great collection of very witty little stories. The book is available at the library for checkout if you want to get to know Lee St. John a little more before she arrives.

New Releases in Adult Fiction:

• Because It’s Christmas: Thomas Kinkade’s Cape Light by Katherine Spencer • A Portrait of Emily Price by Katherine Reay • Have I Got a Story for You: More Than a Century of Fiction from the Forward by Ezra Glinter, • A Christmas Message by Anne Perry • The Award by Danielle Steel The library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. Story Time is on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with Ms. Marilyn. Bring your kids to Story Time to enjoy an hour of reading, coloring, and laughing. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.

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in their practice of law. Duerr, who serves as assistant district attorney currently, touts his experience as a prosecutor, while Harris points to his work in law enforcement and being able to bring change and new ideas to the position. Duerr said the winner would begin the prosecution of violent crimes right away after being sworn in and his 12 years as a prosecutor would allow him to hit the ground running. If elected he said he plans to take a “hands-on” approach in the courtroom. “There will be no time to learn this job, it will not wait,” Duerr said. “If elected I will continue to try cases the way I have throughout my career in the district, and ensure that the people are being represented by the best prosecutors available.” Harris has 25 years in law enforcement on state and local levels and 11 years practicing law as an attorney in cases across the southeast. He said that diverse background makes him a good fit. He said a main focus will be to make the DA’s office more efficient. He said he had experience “working within a budget” through his managerial background in law with his private practice. “My management background brings a lot to the table,” Harris said. Harris said the average time from arrest to trial was around thee to five

prosecution” of violent criminals to ensure what he said was his “main concern” – the safety of the public. Harris said he wanted to put a stop to what he described as lenient plea agreements he said were issued by the current DA’s office. Some involved murders and others sexual offenses, Harris said he thought some of their sentences were “crazy.” When it came down to a legacy of fairness or aggressive prosecution Harris said neither were “selfexclusive.” He said crime had to be aggressively prosecuted, “but you can never lose sight of the fact that the DAs office is to find truth,” Harris said. Duerr said he would continue to work with law enforcement officials with training like he said he had in the past to help them understand the “everchanging” laws and preparations for the courtroom. Both mentioned what they wanted to have accomplished in their first 100 days in office. Duerr said he wanted to employ assistants “willing to fight for the victims of the Fifth Circuit,” and fully knowledgeable on what was needed to successfully prosecute cases. Harris said he wanted to dig into the back log of cases to see if they were still viable, and either move forward, or remove them from the docket altogether.

years, which cost the county around $30 a day, Harris said. Another issue he said needed to be addressed was a “huge back log of cases” dating back he said 25 years or more, which he said had never been tried. “Second, I would like to strengthen the investigative capacities of the office,” he said, in order to help local law enforcement in their investigations. Harris said by building a stronger case for trial it would improve efficiency. He said “the whole issue (with efficiency),” and the office, was that it directly affected law enforcement, which is where he said his working experience would come into play. Harris said he had been involved in “literally hundreds” of large-scale narcotics investigations. Duerr said as DA he would cultivate “great working relationships” between law enforcement and his assistant prosecutors. “I have worked hands-on with law enforcement officials to make absolutely sure the cases we are presenting for trial are as complete as possible to obtain a guilty verdict,” Duerr said. He talked about his time in the courtroom and what he said were his experiences with the victims of violent crimes throughout the trial process. Duerr said he pursued the “vigorous

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department October 31

• A Dadeville man, age 45, was arrested on Legion Street on six charges of failure to appear.

October 30

• A Dadeville woman, age 36, was arrested on Pearson Circle on the charges of assault third domestic violence.

October 29

• A Camp Hill man, age 47, was arrested on Sheppard Street on the charges of disorderly conduct, setting fire in a drought and obstructing government operations.

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• A Dadeville man, age 29, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on the charge of failure to appear.

October 26

• A Dadeville woman, age 40, was arrested on

Railroad Street on five charges of failure to pay and one charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

October 25

• A report was filed for criminal mischief that occurred on Freeman Drive.

October 24

• A Dadeville woman, age 22, was arrested on Main Street for the charge of theft of property third.

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• A resident of Rocksprings Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for harassing communications. • A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Dead Timbers in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

October 31

• A resident of Mullican

Road filed a report for domestic violence.

October 30

• Jackie McElrath of County Road in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • A resident of McCain Lane in Notasulga filed a report for criminal trespass.

October 29

• Benjamin Joffrion of Highway 49 South in Tallassee was arrested for domestic violence assault. • Scott Joffrion of Highway 49 in Tallassee was arrested for domestic violence reckless endangerment.

Beulah Lane in Dadeville was arrested on a bench warrant and a probation violation for theft. • A business on Notasulga Road in Tallassee filed a report for a private property accident. • Heather Tompkins or Buttston Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence harassment. • Kimberly Davis of Germany Ferry Road in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence harassment. • A resident of Moonbranch Drive in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

October 23

October 28

• A resident of Rock Springs Road in Jackson’s Gap filed a report for theft of property.

October 27

• Robert Livingston was arrested for two active failure to appear warrants. • A resident on South Moss Flat Road in Notasulga filed a report for identity theft.

• A resident of Mine Ridge Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • Wendell O’Daniel was arrested for a grand jury indictment for assault second.

October 26

• A resident of Highway 22 East filed a report for domestic violence. • A resident of Graves Avenue filed a report for criminal mischief.

October 25

• Kevin Abercrombie of Cusseta Road in Lanett was arrested on an outstanding warrant for theft of property first.

October 24

• Joshua Tucker of

October 22

October 21

• Jordan Malik Rowe of Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for possession of marijuana second. A resident of Chinquapin pass filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Third Street in Tallassee field a report for harassment. • A resident of Washington Boulevard filed a report for assault.

A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS

Wishing Everyone a Special Thanksgiving!

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Cleanup

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tons of trash in 2015. Again this year, dumpsters will be located around the lake area and cleanup volunteers will be supplied with bags, pickers and safety vests. Volunteers can work independently to clean up lake areas and roadsides or sign up at a dumpster site for a cleanup assignment between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both days of the annual effort. Collected trash can be dropped off at dumpster locations between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday during cleanup weekend. Volunteers dropping trash at dumpster sites will receive free T-shirts that were designed by a local elementary school student. Dumpsters will be located at Wind Creek State Park,

the Kowaliga boat ramp and Singleton’s Blue Creek Marina. In the Real Island area, volunteers will have access to the dumpsters at Real Island Marina. “The partnership with Wind Creek State Park was a huge success last year and will be included again this year,” said Thompson. “I am particularly excited about the Singleton’s Blue Creek Marina location. This will be our first time to have a dumpster located in that area.” On Saturday of the cleanup, park officials at Wind Creek will shuttle volunteers to designated shoreline areas to gather litter and trash within the park boundaries. Local Scout groups also will work inside the park on Saturday. Cleanup volunteers will be

encouraged to separate recyclables, as those items will be delivered to the Alexander City Recycling Center to prevent their addition to a landfill. Additional volunteers will be available at dumpster sites from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. to assist with unloading boats or vehicles. If transportation of the collected trash proves difficult, Thompson said, arrangements can be made to have it picked up. Last year, more than 300 volunteers removed more than nine tons of trash around the lake to help maintain the Treasured Lake status of Lake Martin. To volunteer at a dumpster location or for more information about this year’s cleanup, contact Thompson at john.thompson@hcsinc.net.

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Tallapoosa County Commission for help with an ad valorem tax to replace the one-cent sales tax. This would allow a bond issue to tackle the non-funded projects. “These are projects that have no funds and no planned funds at this time,” Windle said. “We can only say we will have money from the sales tax through Sept. 30, 2018.” It is that reason Windle wants to go to the county commission to put on the ballot a referendum asking for 3 mills of ad valorem tax that would not include the Alexander City district. “There are two ways we can do this…There is a constitutional amendment that would allow the commission to put on the ballot a 3-mill ad valorem tax on a ballot without going to the legislature,” Windle said. “But it would have

to be less than 3 mills.” The other option open to the board is to go to the legislature for a local bill to get the measure on the ballot. Windle expressed interest in trying to get the measure on the ballot for November 2017 or February 2018. If the ad valorem tax passed, it would in theory replace the new 1-cent sales tax the county commission passed last year. The board also expressed interests in making sure that Dadeville Elementary gets a new roof to take care of leaks that forces staff to put out buckets currently when it rains. “It would be nice to do some of these other projects but I think that needs to be first,” Board member Randy Anderson said. “That can be a safety issue. We have a building that is not up to snuff. They are having to put buckets out when

it rains. What is that telling our kids?” Other board members agreed and Windle said that it would be one of the first projects. “I understand what you all are saying about Dadeville Elementary,” Windle said. “When we input that in, we will make it priority No. 2. Priority No. 1 is already completed and that is the technology.” These projects would follow what was labeled as Phase I projects of visitor bleachers at Dadeville High School football field, HVAC system at the Horseshoe Bend School kitchen, lights at the football stadium at Reeltown High School and metal roofing for the band room, concession stand and pavilion at Horseshoe Bend School. Construction bids for these projects were opened Oct. 27 according to a legal advertisement seeking construction bids.

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Windle said the Phase 1 projects would be paid for with cash after the reserve requirement was met and that construction would start in calendar year 2017 would finish in 2018. Anderson was pleased with the changes in the distribution of capital projects. “This is a fair and equitable spilt with all the schools,” Anderson said. At Tuesday’s work session, board members also learned of the December retirement of Transportation Director Frank Childers and the system should receive it’s A-F Report Card in December. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. and is its annual meeting where anyone may address the board.

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favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages outside the corporate limits of any municipalities within the county on Sunday as further provided for and regulated by ordinance of the county commission.” In a race for the District 4 seat on the Tallapoosa County Board of Education, Republican Carla Talton faces Independent Karen White.

In the race for U.S. Senate incumbent Republican Richard Shelby faces Democrat Ron Crumpton. Republican Mike Rogers faces challenger Jesse Smith who is a Democrat. Polls are set to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Check your voter registration card for the location of your polling place.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Editorial

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Educate yourself before you vote

ow do you decide who will get your vote when you go to the polls? A recent Gallop poll said that 64 percent of voters said that party affiliation is the No. 1 fact considered by voters. Obviously, people align themselves with political parties that lean towards their own personal beliefs. That’s why the Nov. 8 election is so important. Voters will elect a president, choosing between two flawed candidates after a campaign that has been filled with ugliness. Voters will have to make decisions on state amendments that will impact the way our state is governed. We will elect a new district attorney that will prosecute cases in Tallapoosa County. See, very important decisions are made when voters go to the polls. We ask that you as a voter arm yourself with information to make a wise decision. As President Thomas Jefferson once said, “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate.” We agree. The most basic improvement that can be made to modern American democracy is the development of an educated voting population. Being informed and then exercising the right to vote is an important way to help preserve our precious democratic system. With that in mind, we would ask voters to spend the coming days before the election reading about the candidates and issues. Get to know what they believe by meeting them when possible. This newspaper will feature previews on the races in upcoming editions as well as looks at the amendments that will be on the ballot as a way to help voters form an opinion. We urge voters to do their homework. Our area and our state are facing issues that will shape our future. It is important that we find people who have our best interest at heart to serve us in elected office. Don’t let cute commercials, sound bytes, tweets, posts or the letter beside a candidate’s name be the deciding factor for you. Knowledge is much more reliable.

Hunting is in my blood

y job description includes the words comic, speaker, writer, and soldier, but I’m looking to add hunter to the list. It’s been on my mind for a number of years. I’m not afraid to try new things, such as growing a garden this year. It was my first one and by all accounts was a tremendous success. My dad was a champion coon hunter. Mawmaw apparently cooked a mean coon, but her possum was better. I remember seeing a plate ‘o possum on the dinner table one night, but I can’t remember if I ate it or not. Let’s hope not. I want to kill deer, doves and ducks; things I enjoy eating. That’s good stuff. My dad grew up on the land where he hunted, so he knew those deepest, darkest parts of Tallapoosa County like the back of his hand. He took people coon hunting all the time and some of them still share those memories with great fondness whenever the subject is brought up. When he lost his eyesight, people were less inclined to go with him. I can’t blame them. A blind man with a gun can’t be a good thing. Sometimes simply wearing orange is not enough. I was only two when his vision went the way of the dodo bird, so I never got to with him. Then, he passed away a

JODY FULLER Guest Columnist

few years later. Usually, when I talk about “hunting the good stuff,” it’s in relation to my role as a Master Resilience Trainer for the Army. It’s about being more attentive and appreciative to the positive things in our lives. In this case, however, it’s about hunting some good stuff to go in my freezer. Hunting is in my blood. I’ve felt it for a long time. I killed some squirrels when I was a kid. Grandmamma cooked them up real good with some biscuits and gravy. My mom’s husband cooked me a mean mess of fried rabbit one night. My friend Dale gave me some elk last year, which was the leanest meat I’d ever eaten. It was incredible. Besides adding food to the freezer, it can help me in a lot of ways. I’m always thinking of future personal projects. One of them is to write a book called I Hunted in All 50 States: Words of Wisdom from the Woods. There’s a lesson to be learned in everything we do, and hunting is no different. Alertness, preparation and patience are just three

things that immediately come to mind. Even when there is no kill, there’s something special about being in the woods. It’s so peaceful. Last year, I received an inquiry from a large deer hunting organization in Pike County, Illinois. Pike County is world-renowned for its whitetail deer population. They wanted me to speak at an event to kick off the season but decided to take a different route when I told them I didn’t know anything about hunting. I was bummed, but it did open my mind to a world of new possibilities. Being a newbie to the hunting game at the age of 44 will likely lead to a lot of humorous stories and will no doubt bring about future opportunities in writing, speaking and comedy. So, if anyone is up for a day in the woods with me, just let me know. I already have one guy who has volunteered to take me snipe hunting next weekend. I can’t wait for that. I hear it’s better than possum. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www. jodyfuller.com.

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Letters to the Editor

Reader: ‘Few shall enter therein’ Dear Editor, We all should know the Lord is coming back to get His own. It could be nearer than one thinks, according to all the signs. It scares and bothers me to think just how many people don’t know Him as their Savior. Perhaps they are waiting on the “death bed” repentance. It’s hard to say. However, they may not get it since the whole world is in such turmoil. Natural disasters, killings, fires, just a lot of devastation everywhere one looks. It

even seems churches don’t tend to go out to get the lost people in. Sure seems people would want to strive to live for God, so they would have an eternal home. Oh, but the devil is working 24/7/365 to try to win folks to his side. Oh, yes God is still in control and we must never forget that. When one gets on up in years, it bothers them to think there is not much care, love, morals or concern for hardly anyone. We all will have to answer

for own actions. Have always heard, “what goes around, comes around.” Wow, something to think about. I would like to live long enough to see love, peace and morals in our country. I feel Matthew 7 is a good one to read, especially verses 13 and 14. Also Revelation 19 beginning with verse 19 and finishing with the end of the book. May God bless all. Margaret Aldridge Dadeville

Reader says experience matters in DA’s office Dear Editor, Many citizens are adamant about voting the party ticket in elections with little regard for the actual qualifications of all the candidates. I believe that such is the case concerning the District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial circuit. I am sure that Bill Harris is probably a fine young man, but the fact that he has never tried a criminal case and has never tried any type of jury trial, to my knowledge, should be a concern for the citizens of Tallapoosa, Macon, Chambers and Randolph counties. Having been married to a man who was the District

Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit for over 30 years, I have some insight into the importance of the competency of all the officials of the court; judge, prosecuting attorney (DA), defense attorney, detectives, police officers etc., in presenting the evidence to the jurors. A weak link in the “chain of justice” denies the victim and the defendant that justice. Yes, there are assistant DAs, but the burden is on the shoulders of the top law enforcement official, the district attorney, who must also be knowledgeable enough re: the duties, to employ the right assistants. I am aware that

Bill Harris has been involved in the research of cases, but that does not speak to his ability before a jury anymore than a teacher who does research on the subject that she is teaching speaks to her ability to skillfully present that information to her students. (We still have poor teachers.) In contrast to the lack of experience of Bill Harris, Jeremy Duerr has 12 years of experience with the DA’s office and has tried over 150 cases before juries. I am simply saying that experience matters. Barbara Young Alexander City

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

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New mayor meet-and-greet draws crowds By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The town of Camp Hill celebrated a historic moment with a meet-andgreet of its first woman elected mayor who spoke in a packed library, thanking her supporters and laying out what she saw for the town’s progress. Several residents, council members, town and county officials along with state elected officials and Ezell Smith’s friends and family turned out in force Tuesday. “We’re here today in unity,” said Smith opening the ceremony. Smith will be sworn in to her new office Monday. She was a former Place 1 council member and said she was born and raised in Camp Hill. Smith will replace outgoing Danny Evans as mayor. “I want this town to unify,” said Smith. “I want us to work together, black and white together and for us to come together in unity and to pray for each other… my goal is to move Camp Hill forward.” Smith introduced nearly every person in the hall and offered a chance to speak at the podium. “I don’t have [a] program, but I have some food so this is a meet-andgreet,” said Smith.

The setting was informal and celebratory. But it was mentioned a number times that the real work was soon to begin after the campaign had ended and her candidacy was secured. A number of elected officials took the podium to congratulate Smith and talked about their collaboration with her in the past and their plans moving forward. Two Tallapoosa County Commissioners, District 4’s Emma Jean Thweatt and District 1’s T.C. Coley Jr were at the ceremony along with Circuit Judge Tom Young and Circuit Clerk Patrick Craddock. “You know you have people that are builders, that are encouragers, that know how to get things done and I’ve always found her to be one of those,” said Young. “She’s even pushed me at times I didn’t want to be pushed … I think she’s going to be quite an asset for the town of Camp Hill.” Tallapoosa County Sherriff Jimmy Abbett spoke and so did a Third Congressional District Candidate Jesse Smith followed by Rep. Pebblin Warren of District 82. Smith also introduced several organizers she said she had worked with for decades from the Alabama New South Alliance who

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Camp Hilll mayor elect Ezell Smith hugs State Representative Pebblin Warren at Tuesday’s meet and greet.

spoke about their time with the new mayor. “This is not all about me … I’m trying to show ya’ll that I have support that’s willing to help us and most of the people I’ve been working with for years,” said Smith. “I’m trying to show off to Camp Hill all my friends.” Smith said even though she was the first woman elected as mayor, also in attendance that day was the first woman candidate who she said ran in a mayoral a few terms back. Rep. Warren talked about its historical significance, and said even though she was supposed to be at an appointment in Montgomery immediately afterward she could not have missed the event. “I look forward to

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working with our new mayor, … as we start working together and sit down and start looking at a plan that we can really put on paper that we can use as our roadmap to really make this community what it needs to be, be assured that I am right here to give you all the assistance that you need,” said Warren. Now after the campaign and the celebration Smith said she was ready to deal with “the issues at hand.” Some items on Smith’s list were infrastructure, the town’s water system, funding and attracting businesses. She said with her experience on the council she knew the “issues” and wanted to work with the new council to address them.

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best — make people laugh. The nationally renowned comedienne addressed a ballroom filled to capacity with more than 400 people, many of whom donned a boa, with a tongue in cheek look at daily life, aging and family. Jordan’s comedic bit was woven around a message that focused on cancer prevention, an issue that’s close to the six-year breast-cancer survivor. “It still freaks me out when I say that,” the 60-year-old said. While comedy is Jordan’s profession, she said humor is a basic key to a healthy life. “I’m finding the funny in my life,” the Oklahoma native said. “Funny things are always going to happen to you and we need to not look at life so

seriously. “Laughter is so healing,” Jordan continued. “It’s in the Bible. Joy is the mostused word in the Bible. Be joyful, thankful and grateful.” Jordan cited several health benefits laughter can provide. “When you laugh you lower your blood pressure,” she said. “When you laugh you’re five times less likely to have a heart attack and when you laugh it massages your heart. Laughter is great exercise.” Jordan pointed out that laughter doesn’t come as easy as we age. “Babies, on average, laugh 300 times a day, whether it’s from joy or gas,” she said. “Adults, on average, laugh just four times a day. Isn’t that startling?”

For Jordan, though, laughter was an important part of her recovery from breast cancer. “If I didn’t have a sense of humor I never would have made it through my journey,” she said. Jordan also advised the luncheon attendees to be proactive in their healthcare, including considering genetic testing to determine risk factors for cancer. “I believe in this genetics testing,” she said. “It gives you your odds of having it, then you can proactively prevent it.” Jordan also pointed to other preventative measures to catch cancer early, including mammograms and Pap smears. In addition, she advised the audience members to learn their

own blood type and cholesterol numbers. “Take responsibility for your health,” she said. Tickets for Tuesday’s luncheon were $15 each or $120 for a table, with all proceeds benefitting Russell Medical Foundation’s breastcancer awareness fund.

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Kiwanis did not know much at the time and didn’t want to know too much,” Tarpley said of Smith prior to the election. “In the process of running against him, I learned a lot about him and I think he learned a little about me.” “Isn’t it good that two people can run against each other in an election and then turn around and sit down and eat together a few weeks later?” Smith said. “That is what we are going to do.” Smith hopes the working-together approach will bring good things to Dadeville just as it has in the past. Smith also wants to be very open and transparent with the town’s business. “We are going to start here,” Smith said. “We

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are going to have a very transparent mayor and council relationship. If somebody calls, they are going to get an answer. I am not afraid to ask for help. The Kiwanis Club for all of my life has been involved in this community.” And Smith wants the Kiwanis to help grow the town. “The Kiwanis Club was instrumental in the playground at Kebbler Park,” Smith said. “That thing was paid for and had a contingency fund before we even drove the first stake. That is the way to do things.” Smith hopes that the Kiwanis Club will help with future projects also. “Kebbler Park needs some refurbishing and

care after years of use,” Smith said. “But we are not stopping there. This is something the Kiwanis Club can help. In Alexander City, if you go to Benjamin Russell High School and maintain a B average you can go to Central Alabama Community College tuition free. The foundation does that. We can do that in Dadeville.” Smith also spoke about taking advantage of labor that would be low cost for projects around Dadeville. “We are not presently using any work-release people in the city,” Smith said. “We are going to look at it and see if it is feasible.” Smith has plan to help with tax revenues. “We are going to look

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

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Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

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

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

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

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City

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

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

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

Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793

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

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

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Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212 CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820 Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180 New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467 Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708 First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

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

FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

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

First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville

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

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

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

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MPORTANT LOCAL MEETING: You’re invited to a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Dadeville City Hall. Our new Mayor Wayne Smith and all our council members will be sworn in, lots of good fun and refreshments! Hope to see you there. REPUBLICAN HQ NEWS: The Tallapoosa Co. Republican Party officially opened its county headquarters for the November general election! The office is next to Pinecrest Brokers across from the Baptist Church. Office is open from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays through election day. Campaign supplies are on hand, including t-shirts and bumper stickers. An election party will be held there the night of November 8. Details on the party will be announced later. COMMUNITY THANKSGIVNG SERVICES: On November 20 at 6

p.m., our Community Thanksgiving Services will be held at the Methodist Church in Dadeville, Rev. William Brown presiding. Everyone is invited! For questions, call 256-8254404. WELLNESS CENTER NEWS: The Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – Noon. The weather may be cooling off, but the indoor heated pool is not! We have water aerobics classes held every day of the week and free swim time is also available every day of the week. Guests can come for $5 per day. We would love to see you. For more info, call the Center at 256-8252304. LINE DANCING NEWS: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEWS: Rae William, a member of DFUMC, has a 5013c Corporation called “Rae of Hope, Inc.” She’s asking members of our congregation to donate any hoodies, jackets, or long-sleeved shirts for “Hoodies for the Homeless” project. Rae of Hope will make deliveries to the homeless in the Atlanta, GA area. Sherri Williams will bring a box to church to leave, so everyone can drop off any old hoodies at the church, or give them directly to Sherri or Rae. Deadline is Oct. 31, 2016. DFUMC is seeking a PT Children’s Director. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing Sunday Morning Sunday School, and Wednesday

Evening Activities for children through 5th grade. Additional responsibilities include planning annual events such as Children’s Music Program, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Trunk or Treat, and Easter Activities. 12-15 hours per week. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS: I enjoyed services at the First Presbyterian last Sunday. (As we all know, Election day is next Tuesday !!!! We just want it to be over!) Rev. Ben’s sermon was titled “Disciples Affirm Resurrection Hope” with scriptures from Habakkuk 1; Psalm 119; Ephesians 1; and Luke 19. Paul’s letter to the church covers Jesus and the Gentiles. What must the Gentiles do to be saved? The Jews were unhappy because the Gentiles had not practiced circumcision as they were expected to! This letter to the Ephesians is our focus today. The Good Samaritan that helped

the injured man acted in mercy….love your neighbor in the service of God. Whether we’re Democrats or Republicans, we must remember that our allegiance is to God. When Christ died, there were no Republicans or Democrats. Just Gentiles and Jews. Come visit us at the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. RED RIDGE METHODIST CHURCH NEWS: Here we grow again with 3 new members joining Sunday. Welcome!! Red Ridge will celebrate Veterans’ Day this Sunday with a Veteran, Verne Jordan, as speaker. Kim Walls, music director, will present a special program with brass ensemble accompanied by the pianist and organist. “This is My Song” will be performed by brass ensemble only. The choir’s anthem for the day will be “Tribute to the Armed Services.” Later in the program,

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November 3, 2016 November 1 - December 17

FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting non-perishable food items in lieu of library fines.

Denise and Jimmy Nicholson are celebrating their anniversary.

church is at 237 Astor Street in Dadeville.

November 7

LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The annual LMRA Renew our Rivers Clean Lake Martin Community cleanup is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th. As in the past large dumpsters will be placed in convenient locations around the lake for volunteers to use for disposal of trash removed from the shoreline or roadsides surrounding the lake. The dumpster locations and more detailed information will be published in Lake Magazine, Lake Martin Living, Alexander City Outlook, and LMRA FaceBook page. For more information you can contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: The Dadeville City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. to administer the oath of office for mayor and council and hold an organizational meeting. DROUGHT MANAGEMENT MEETING: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering a Drought Management Meeting for livestock producers wishing to learn more about handling the drought. Topics will include: assistance programs through the Farm Service Agency, nutrition needs, meeting those needs with limited and low quality and other stored feeds, culling options and planting options of winter annuals. The meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend but are asked to RSVP to Sarah Dickinson at 256537-0024.

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BENEFIT SINGING: New Life Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting a benefit singing for Dwaine McGuire Nov. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Groups singing will be 49 North, Church n Main, and Zach Channell. There will be food, snacks and drinks. McGuire suffered a brain injury playing softball at the Alexander City Sportplex.

November 6

WOMEN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church is hosting a woman meeting Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Victory Temple hosts a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. The

November 9 - 10

BOOK FAIR: There will be a book fair in the Russell Medical Community Room Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting a Veterans Day Program Nov. 10. A reception for veterans will be at 8:30 a.m. and the program will be at 9 a.m. BOOK SIGNING: Peggy Jackson Walls will be at the Adelia M. Russell Library signing her book “Alabam Gold: A History of the South’s last Mother Lode,” Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. CAR SHOW: Bill Nichols Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans will host a car show at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Nov. 12 starting at 9 a.m.

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them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 2435463 ext. 150 with questions. SOUP LUNCHEON: The First United Methodist Church is hosting an Election Day Soup Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be vegetable soup, cornbread, drink and dessert. Cost is $7.

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Betty Hayes writes on the news and happenings in and around Dadeville.

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

November 10

DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help

Veterans in the audience will be asked to sing “The Star Spangled Banner.” accompanied by the brass ensemble. The choir will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Sunday afternoon with main emphasis on the Christmas Cantata to be presented December 4th at 9:30 a.m. Bible study meets on Wednesday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for men and women respectively. Men are invited to attend women’s bible study if wanted. Mark Dec. 10 for ladies luncheon. RR is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org. Paul Messer is pastor. THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If you’re depressed, you’re living in the past…. If you’re anxious, you’re living in the future… BUT if you are at peace, you’re living in the present! Good for you!

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard is having a Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sportsplex. There will be a short program honoring veterans.. The public is encouraged to attend to honor all those that who sacrificed so much for freedom.

November 15

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 2435463 ext. 150 with questions.

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Reeltown wins hard fought battle By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer Reeltown Rebel Coach Matt Johnson said Thursday’s game at home against Loachapoka High School was definitely a rivalry, and even though it was “ugly” it was still a win. Now he said their focus was to “get better” for their last scheduled game on-the-road in Leesburg at Sand Rock High School. He said it was going to be a “big big game” against a good team in a tough region. But as for the tense and dynamic game with the last-second win over the Indians, Johnson said, “A ugly win is always a good win, it definitely wasn’t pretty.” He went on to say of their matchups against the Indians, “It’s always a rivalry it’s very rare that it’s not a real good game.“ He credited Loachapoka coach Jerome Tate and said their season record did not reflect their team this year. He reflected on the game and talked about

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Reeltown’s Cameron Faison tries to keep Loachapoka defense from taking down the Rebels carrier Eric Shaw last week.

what he thought they needed to address going into next week. “We’ve got to get off the field, we’ve got to get better defensively that’s the number one thing, we’ve got to get off the

field and play better fundamental football,” Johnson said. The Rebels fought for their win against the Indians Thursday. Overtime loomed as the final minutes of

the game wound down, but they managed a touchdown with only seconds to spare raising the score to 33-27 in the end. At first glance the game seemed like a

given Reeltown victory. In both the first and second quarters the Rebels held off the Indians and racked up two touchdowns. They closed out the first half with a Rebel

shutout, but the second proved anything but. The Indians came out swinging and landed blow after blow until Reeltown was reeling, teetering on a tied game with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter. But the fought back in overdrive with an aggressive press down field to Indian end zone. And with 15 seconds left in the game, and a tied 27-27, Rebel Jamon Matthews dove over the line and into the end zone. A good kick for the extra point would close out the game 27-33. But with the last seconds on the board winding away, the Indians scrambled down field in a final desperate attempt. It was ultimately thwarted from a Rebel interception on the last play of the game. The win brings Reeltown to season record of 6-4 overall and 5-2 in the region. The No. 3 seeded Rebels next head to Sand Rock Friday for the first round of 2A playoffs.

Rebels to face No. 2 Sand Rock in Class 2A first round playoff game By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor The Reeltown Rebels are headed north Friday to face Sand Rock in the first round of Class 2 playoffs. Seeded No. 3 in Region 5, Reeltown comes into the matchup with a season record of 6-4 overall and 5-2 in the region. It’s a game the Rebels look forward to playing. “Anytime you have the opportunity to continue playing the game, it’s a good thing,” said Reeltown head coach Matt Johnson. “But at

Reeltown you expect to be in the playoffs.” But the Rebels will have their work cut out for them in this first round as the Wildcats are ranked No. 9 in Region 6. Plus, a season record of 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the region placed Sand Rock at the No. 2 seeded spot in Region 6. “They’re a really good ball club,” Johnson said. “They’re physical.” The Wildcats use that physicality to control the play on both sides of the ball.

“Defensively they rally around and swarm around you,” Johnson said. “On offense, they’ll spread you out and drive the ball.” The Sand Rock athlete Reeltown will have in its sights is Wildcats senior running back William Carver, who comes in at 6 feet tall and 165 pounds. In last week’s 45-7 win over Cedar Bluff, he led the team scoring with four touchdowns that came from rushing for 252 yards on 18 carries. “He keeps his feet driving,” Johnson said. “Then when

you think you’ve got him, he’ll pop out the other side.” To get the best of Carver and his fellow Wildcats, Reeltown will continue to play Rebels’ football. “Our formula is not going to change,” Johnson said. “But we’ve got to work on some things we can do better. Offensively, we’ve got to work on passing. Defensively, we’ve got to build up a good defense and get off the field.” The Reeltown coach said his Rebels “lost the specialteams battle” in last week’s

33-27 win over Loachapoka — which he doesn’t want to repeat this week. “In the playoffs, if you lose the special-teams battle, you’ve lost the game,” Johnson said. The Rebels are aiming for these adjustments to help get the better of their first playoff foe. “We’re not complacent,” Johnson said. “Our goal is to continue to get better every day.” Kickoff is 7 p.m. Friday at Russell Jacoway Stadium.

CACC baseball, softball teams celebrate Halloween with exhibition game By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Things got scary fun Monday night at Central Alabama Community College as the school’s baseball and softball teams joined forces for a costume-clad Halloween game. In front of an enthusiastic audience that almost filled the baseball stadium seats to capacity, the athletes divided up into two intramural teams for a game of ball. But the players didn’t have it easy as the players ditched their regular uniforms for Halloween costumes. “It’s a good way to end the fall season,” said CACC head baseball coach Larry Thomas. “It was a fun way to involve the community.” CACC softball player Taylor Hutto of Alexander City dressed like a Halloween pumpkin for the occasion. “I enjoyed it and had a good time,” she said. “We enjoyed the crowd.” Elisha Smith of CACC’s financial aid

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Above, catcher Rush Hixson and batter Kendra Gibbons wait for the pitch as members of the offense look on during Monday’s CACC Halloween baseball-softball game. At right, Symantha Clardy, 11, of Dadeville waits in line at the CACC Trunk or Treat.

office was pleased with how many showed up to watch the fun. “It was a great turnout,” she said. CACC Dean of Students Sherri Taylor said the event helped connect the school to the residents in and around Alex City.

“It’s all about community,” she said. In addition to seeing a humorous ball game, spectators got free Halloween candy at the ball field. The CACC baseball team put on a similar Halloween exhibition game a couple of years

ago. When Dadeville sisters Britney and Shelby Rice, who were dressed as “A League of Their Own” sisters Dottie and Kitt, saw the game they wanted to one day get in on the fun. “We’ve been wanting to do this for the past couple of years,” Britney

Rice said. They suggested it to the coaches this year and the idea became reality Monday. Now Thomas plans to make it a yearly event. “When I get the OK for next year, I want all the sports teams to participate,” he said.

“Then the year after that I want to do a staff game.” Just yards away from the game, CACC also held a Trunk or Treat event, which drew families from Dadeville and Jackson’s Gap. While Taylor couldn’t pinpoint an exact number of trick or treaters, she did estimate the event drew several hundred folks. “They were lined up past the administrative building and to the pond,” she said.

Sports Calendar Thursday, Nov. 3 • Dadeville Middle School basketball home game against Sanford, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 5:45 p.m.

• Reeltown varsity boys and girls track and field at AHSAA 1A/2A Section 1, 2 p.m., venue TBA.

Friday, Nov. 4 • Reeltown varsity football playoff game at Sand Rock, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 • Dadeville Middle School basketball home game against Elmore County, girls 5 p.m., boys 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 10 • Dadeville Middle School girls basketball at Beaulah, 4:30 p.m.