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October 13, 2016
The Alexander City Outlook Dadeville Record
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
Council finalizes runoff results Provisional ballots counted, winners to be sworn in Nov. 7, grant opportunityon hold for next council
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Dadeville City Council certified the results from last week’s municipal runoff election at Tuesday’s council meeting as they canvassed the election. Two provisional ballots were cast last Tuesday and sent on to the county Board
of Registrars. “The Board of Registrars found that one of them can count towards the election,” Dadeville City Clerk Mike Gardner said. The provisional ballot cast votes for Frank Goodman in the mayor’s race and for Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson in the
District 3 council race. There was also one provisional ballot cast that was not certified by the Board of Registrars. Official totals for all races on last Tuesday’s are: • Mayor Wayne Smith 420 Frank Goodman 345
• District 2 Brownie Caldwell 84 Harold Gamble 82 • District 3 Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson 143 Kevin Hall 92 • District 4 Roy Mathis 69 Troy Davis 36 All winners will be sworn at the See COUNCIL • Page 5
Alabama Power to hold open house
Commissioners reconsider beer permit for Wall Street store By MITCH SNEED Editor
By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
The new owner of a store in the Wall Street community will receive a beer and wine license after the Tallapoosa County Commission reconsidered its denial of an earlier request that included liquor. Bina Patel, the owner of PJ’s One Stop at 1990 S. Tallassee Drive, spoke to the commissioners during public comments. She said that she recently purchased the store, which had a license to sell beer and wine. “Just over the last week or so my customers, they signed a petition asking the commissioners to reconsider,” Patel said following the meeting. “I put a lot of money into the store since I purchased it and without that license, it is hurting us and the community. So many people here don’t have cars and they walk to our store. They depend on us.” Commissioner George Carleton Jr. who represents District 5 where the store is located said that several people in the community had been concerned because the store had also applied for a liquor license. He agreed to ask the commissioners to add the item to the agenda if the request was just for beer and wine. See COMMISSION • Page 3
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DRUG DILEMMA
Pot, meth and prescription drugs largest problem here By MITCH SNEED Editor
While heroin use is increasing at levels called “epidemic” by the Drug Enforcement Agency, local law enforcement agents say they still see other drugs as far more prevalent in Tallapoosa County. According to recently released Federal Bureau of Investigation statistics for 2015, 38.6 percent of U.S. drug arrests involved marijuana. Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said that is consistent with what they are seeing as well.
“Marijuana is still the bulk of what we see in our investigations,” White said. “But here, meth and prescription drugs are still far more prevalent than heroin. In some of the more metropolitan areas like Birmingham, Montgomery, sure, heroin is on the rise. But here, not so much. I would say that methamphetamine is No. 2, but prescription drug abuse is a big problem simply because of the availability.” Alabama, like many states has passed very strict notification laws for the precursors that are needed to make meth. So while the Task Force isn’t encountering
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Drought forces Bentley to issue burn ban order In Tallapoosa County alone, six wildfires were reported in the last seven days, burning nearly 67 acres. In the last 30 days, 147 acres have burned in the county, according to Alabama Forestry Commission statistics. In light of those numbers, the Tallapoosa County Commissioners heard an update from Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency Director Jason Moran on the extreme drought and the fire hazards that have resulted. “We heard from the Alabama Forestry Commission yesterday and while there isn’t a total ban, there are some very specific conditions that have to be met for people wanting to
Alabama Power Co.’s Shoreline Management office at Lake Martin is hosting a public education open house on Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. in the Creekside Lodge Event Center at 6993 Alabama 49, Dadeville. Alabama Power hosts the annual open houses to allow customers, realtors, dock builders and others an opportunity to discuss the company’s shoreline management program. Alabama Power personnel will be present to answer questions about licensing, environmental concerns, best management practices, forestation practices around the lake as well as commercial and non-residential permitting. The timing of the meeting is designed to correspond with the winter draw-down of the lake level, said Rhett Hanks, lake manager for Alabaama Power’s Lake Martin Shoreline Management office. “There are three questions
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giant thank you goes to Peggy Jackson Walls for presenting her book, “Alabama Gold: A History of the South’s Last Mother Lode,” on Tuesday. Mrs. Walls spoke about the history of gold mining in Tallapoosa County and at Hog Mountain. The book is available at the library for checkout. Fred Norrell will be presenting his book on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at the library. His book, “A Boy’s Adventures on Lake Martin,” is a tale of growing up and the various adventures Fred took on the lake. Mr. Norrell’s book will be available for purchase. The Friends of the Library will be hosting a book sale on Oct 29. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Stop in to get some new books for your home library. Get the deal of one bag of books for $5 or three bags of books for $10. New Releases in Adult Fiction: • Precious and Grace by Aleander McCall Smith • Terrible Beauty by Tasha Alexander • Kill or Be Killed: Thriller Series by James Patterson (This is 4 novellas in one book). Come to Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. every week to help start your toddler or pre-K child on the right path to an advanced vocabulary. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.
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Obituaries Ms. Kimberly Machelle Harper 1968 - 2016 Funeral Service for Ms. Kimberly Machelle Harper, 48, of Liberty Hill, Texas, will be Friday, October 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Allen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Langley Funeral
Home. Ms. Harper passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Retirement and Nursing Center in Austin, Texas. She was born on March 28, 1968 in Opelika, Alabama to Eugene Harper and Margaret Jeanette Harper. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a “cowgirl” and loved horses and all animals. She enjoyed quilting and canning vegetables. She is survived by her parents, Margaret Jeanette and Eugene Harper of Camp Hill; partner, Jonathan Hyman of Liberty Hill, TX; children
Joshua Channing Harper of Round Rock, TX, Jessica Brianne Parsons of MN, Jered Parsons of Liberty Hill, TX, and Kaylee Jordan Hambly of St. Charlotte, FL; sisters, Amanda Harper of Camp Hill and Amy (Matt) Mathis of Tallassee. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Police Reports Dadeville Police Department October 11
• A report was filed for Theft of Property 4th that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Blvd.
October 10
• Two reports were filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Hatcher Street.
October 9
• An Opelika man, age 43, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving Under the Influence. • A report was filed for Driving Under the Influence that occurred on Woodyard Street.
October 7
• A report was filed for Harassment and Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle that occurred on Freeman Drive. • A report was filed for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property 2nd.
October 6
• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on N. Loop Road.
October 4
• A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that
occurred on Royston Street. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on S. Tallassee Street.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department October 11
• Curtis Easterwood of Dejarnette Road in Kellyton was arrested on a grand jury indictment for burglary third and grand jury indictment for theft of property fourth. • A resident of Smith Mountain Drive in Dadeville filed a report for an animal bite. • A resident of Highway 22 East in Daviston filed a report for theft. • A resident of Murphy Lake Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic abuse.
October 10
• A resident of Sparrow Court in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Tigerwood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft.
October 9
• A resident of Lovelady Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of a residence. • A resident of Thompson Road in Notasulga filed a report for domestic violence
harassment. • Matthew Smith of Opelika was arrested on active grand jury indictments for 35 counts of obscene matter.
October 7
• A resident of Adcock Road filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Rocksprings Road filed a report for domestic violence. • Lateshia Kelley of Goodwater turned herself into the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department on the charges of NWNI.
October 6
• A resident of County Road 79 in Daviston filed a report for criminal trespass. • A resident of Acorn Lane in Dadeville filed a report for harassing communication.
October 5
• James Harrison of County Road 91 was arrested on sexual abuse grand jury indictment. • Kelvin Bradford of Alexander City was arrested on a probation violation warrant.
October 4
• A resident of Price Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal trespassing.
October 3
• Troy Ray was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department on the charge of failure to appear child support times two. • A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report for domestic violence. • A resident of Abdullah Road filed a report for identity theft. • Jerrod Payne of West Hewston Street was arrested for disorderly conduct.
October 2
• A resident of Pinkston Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.
October 1
Lane in Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for harassing communications. • A resident of Quail Walk in Dadeville filed a report for theft.
September 30
• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville field a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Pamela Drive in Alexander City filed a report for assault.
September 28
• A resident of Ashurst Bar Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.
• Jacob Sims of Linda
Public Meetings n 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. n 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. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n 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. n 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. All meetings are open to the public. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at
the town hall. n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. n 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. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n 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. n Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. n 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. n 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. n Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.
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near as many labs as they did prior to 2012, the meth use problem still exists. “Most of what we encounter now comes from Mexico,” White said. “They import it into big cities like Birmingham and Atlanta. When a person can go to Atlanta and get an ounce for $300, it’s not worth the trouble of making it any more. It is readily available there and that’s why we haven’t seen use fall off much at all.” According to the FBI, domestic methamphetamine laboratories decreased 44 percent from 2010 (10,520) to 2014 (5,935). Additionally, in 2015, the FBI says 84 percent of all methamphetamine laboratories discovered by law enforcement domestically were small laboratories that typically produce two ounces or less of methamphetamine in each batch. That process is called “shake and bake” or “one pot” manufacturing. The FBI stats estimate that 90 percent of all meth, and 94 percent of that which appears in the Southeast, comes from Mexico. “There are stories every day of busts on highways leading from Mexico, through Texas, along the Gulf Coast and through Alabama and Georgia where meth is seized,” White said. “That’s the good news. The sad part is they are catching only a fraction of what is coming in.” White said it is becoming more and more common to make arrests for suspects with illegal prescription drugs. From painkillers, nerve pills and muscle
relaxers to behavior altering meds like Adderall, agents are seeing it all. “The reason for that is that they are so readily available in homes everywhere,” White said. “You may have an injury or illness where you had a medication prescribed. You get well and you have some leftover. It’s easy for that to fall in the wrong hands. We are even seeing medication targeted in burglaries.” White said that is one of the reasons that local law enforcement agencies support drug take-back events regularly. He said that in addition to taking away the chance of them ending up in the wrong person’s hands by being incinerated, they don’t end up in the water supply as they would if they are simply flushed. “We actually have an event scheduled on Oct. 22 at Walgreens in Alexander City for our fall Drug TakeBack Day,” White said. “We want to get the word out so that residents can take advantage of that.” Gov. Robert Bentley announced last month that Alabama would be taking part in the National Governors Association initiative designed to develop strategies to combat opioid addiction. Bentley said that inappropriate opioid prescribing has fueled one of the deadliest drug epidemics in our nation’s history, claiming the lives of 78 people every day, according to a release from his office. White said that people who may become addicted to prescription painkillers often turn to heroin when the stream of prescribed opiates ends.
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The item was added by a 4-0 vote and then was passed by the same count. Patel was thankful. “I am so happy that they reconsidered,” Patel said. “It means a lot to the success of our business. We have operated stores elsewhere and there have been no problems. We will make sure that we keep it the same way here.” In other business the commissioners: • Approved the minutes of its last two meetings. • Approved warrants and purchase orders. • Approved a resolution that was suggested by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama stating the commissioners’ support of Amendments 3,4 and 14 that will be on the ballot for voters in November. Those mea-
sures will clean up language in existing laws and improve the ability of local governments to move forward without having to turn to the legislature for approval. • Approved moves that will continue an agreement with the state to fund one bed at the Lee County Youth Development Center and the other will allow the county to pay for a second bed. • The commissioners also met with Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance Executive Direstor Don McClellan in an executive session to discuss an economic development matter. • It was announced that the Tallapoosa County Courthouse will be closed for Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11.
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burn,” Moran said. “They ask that you call them and check on what is required and what the limitations are if you are burning in a forestry situation.” Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signed a Drought Emergency Declaration Wednesday due to extremely dry conditions. The declaration, often referred to as a “No Burn Order,” prohibits all outdoor burning for 46 counties in north and central Alabama. The order is effective as of 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12. “The current drought condition in our state is posing a serious threat for wildfires,” Bentley said. “The continued lack of rain combined with low relative humidity and strong winds are putting several counties at a very high risk. This declaration is meant to prevent unnecessary burning, reducing the chance of avoidable fires.”
The No Burn Order affects the following counties which have been upgraded from the previously-issued Fire Alert: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Lowndes, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston. Additionally, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Alert for the remaining counties in south Alabama, effective immediately. While under a Fire Alert, burn permits will be issued
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at the discretion of the State Forester. According to AFC fire officials, the Fire Alert was issued because of the current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, high probability of fuel ignition, and shortage of available firefighting manpower and resources. With this extremely dry weather, conditions are such that any fire can quickly spread out of control, not only resulting in damage to our forests but also threatening and destroying homes. Last week, 307 wildfires were reported across Alabama, burning approximately 3,698 acres. In Tallapoosa County it has been 25 days since significant rainfall has been recorded and there is no rain in the forecast for the next seven days. “As far as any kind of burning outside for residents, that really needs to
be limited or put on hold,” Moran said. “Some cities have bans in place, but with these dry conditions, we need to be extremely careful. We are stretching the resources, particularly in our volunteer departments, very thin.”
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we get most frequently,” said Hanks. “How do I go about getting a shoreline use permit, what are the guidelines and, from new property owners, how do I get the permit for my shoreline structure transferred to my name. We’ll also get questions fairly frequently about water levels and such.” Hanks also said they are likely to
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get questions about the fall extension, which, under certain weather conditions, would allow the water levels in the lake to stay higher longer. “Because of the dry conditions we’ve had, the lack of rainfall, we’re not likely to get the fall extension this year,” said Hanks. “But it will continue to be evaluated every year.”
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Mercurochrome, kickball and fried apple pies Our Mission Let’s all help fight the war on drugs
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rug addition and the issues associated with the use of illegal drugs is not breaking news. For generations, people have fallen into the trap of powerful chemical combinations that alter the mind and body of those who take them. To combat the problem of drug addiction, we’ve had campaigns, catchy slogans, new laws passed and even a war. Remember Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No,” and Richard Nixon’s “War on Drugs?” See, the battle has been going on for a long time. Today, The Record feautures a story looking at national and local trends in drug abuse, documenting the issues that law enforcement is seeing and how they are working to thwart the supply of illegal drugs reaching the hands of would-be users. Heroin use is increasing at levels called “epidemic” by the Drug Enforcement Agency across the country and has been the subject of summits and national headlines. One stat shows that heroin claims the lives of 78 people every day. Addiction to heroin may begin with prescription painkillers and when the stream of prescribed opiates ends, users turn to heroin to match that high. Locally, Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said pot, meth and prescription drugs are far more common than heroin here in the Tallapoosa County area. The problem that White says seems to be the fastest growing of those drugs is the illegal use and sale of prescription drugs. More and more, people are being arrested with illegal prescription drugs. Burglars are targeting those drugs in breakings and they have seen students taking them from home and selling them on the street. We ask that you do your part to curb illegal drugs by securing your prescription drugs. If they are not needed, turn them in at an event like Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 22. If you suspect any kind of illegal drug activity in your area, alert law enforcement. Often a tip leads to bigger arrests. Officials say that if we are all aware of the problem, we can help fight it together.
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don’t know what it is about fall that gets me to feeling nostalgic. As I sat on the tailgate of my truck last Sunday evening with the weather turning cool, I saw some neighborhood kids riding bikes and laughing as they played chase. That simple scene brought back so many incredible thoughts and memories from the past. • I remember my Grandmother and Mom peeling and slicing apples. Then they put them on window screens to dry in the yard so they could be put in gallon jars until that perfect day in January when they would add water and sugar and carefully bring them to a boil. From there they would be packed into sweetened biscuit dough and fried in Crisco until they were the most incredible treats ever made. • I miss the smell of moth balls. Remember how winter clothes smelled when you got them out during that first cold snap. Does anyone use them anymore? • I remember the dimmer switch for the headlights in my 1967 Buick Skylark being on the floor, just like it was in my Dad’s 1966 Chevy, the 1973 Ford and his 1964 Chevy Impala. I still haven’t figured out why they moved it to the column. For those of us who often drive one-handed, it was much easier to find that switch with your left foot in the dark than figure out which way to pull the lever on your turn signal lever. Just my opinion. • Remember when you knew it was time to go in at night because the porch light at your house was on? • I miss kickball. I can’t even estimate the hours we all spent playing with that big old pumpkin-colored ball, using lamp posts, bushes, water meter covers and newspapers for bases. I’ve seen adult kickball leagues in some parts of the country. I may be able to play that game without
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having oxygen available. Who’s up for a game? • I miss how good a Coke tasted in a 6-ounce glass bottle when you were 7 years old on a 90-degree day and had ridden your bike two miles to the store to get it. • As a kid, who tried to taste the honey out of a honeysuckle or rode their bike behind the mosquito spray truck? Did you ever put baseball cards in your spokes to make your bike rumble or pick up coke bottles to take to the store to buy candy? Ever smear the glowing stuff from a lightning bug on your finger to make it look like a ring? I’m guilty of all of the above. It’s a wonder I’m still alive. • Remember when something broke, you and your Dad would fix it rather than going out and buying another one? • I remember eating freshly cooked sausage that my mother was canning after we had a hog butchered. It was always a battle for my mother to get it in a jar faster than I could eat it. The combination of temperature hot from frying in an inch of pork grease, the strong sage taste and the crispy brown crust made for a taste that this little boy who wore a size 12 husky blue jeans can still taste at times. • I remember the look in my daughters’ eyes as they stood at the glass storm door when I would finally get home from a long day at work. That excitement on their faces was priceless. The shrill screams of “Dad’s home,” were as sweet on my ears as a Charlie Daniels fiddle solo. They were just a few years apart and that stage didn’t last nearly long enough. They are grown up
now and I don’t see them as much as I would like. I just hope they see that same look in me today when I see them. I know all is right with the world when I am with my girls. • Did you every practice your mother’s signature 100 times before signing your own report card when you got your first ‘C’? No, not me, but I heard that some kids did that. • Remember in the summers when your legs and elbows were often painted and orangish red color because the medicine of choice with our mothers was Mercurochrome or Merthiolate? I think I would have rather scratched at those mosquito bites and let that skinned elbow fester than being marked up like that. Mom meant well though. • Remember how good that a candy or caramel apple tasted from the fair? How about the first time you ever ate a funnel cake? I’m so glad Oktoberfest is today. • I remember the first time I saw my byline of the top of a newspaper story. It was from a high school football game where the North Clayton Eagles played the Rockdale County Bulldogs at Tara Stadium. Doug Bonner had a big night, but the Eagles fell to Bulldogs 28-0. Who says I can’t be objective? I covered a game where I was actually a member of the team and reported it just like it was. I got paid .25 cents a column inch for the story. At 12 inches, measured with a pica pole, I made $3 bucks for the night’s work that was hammered out on a Smith Corona typewriter. I will never forget how excited I was to go to Waffle House that next morning and saw a man in the next booth open his paper and start reading my story. That’s a feeling I still get to this day. Sneed is the editor of The Record.
A trip through small town USA
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’ve been to Birmingham, Atlanta, Savannah, all of the world,” a friend once proudly stated. Another guy said, “I liked LaFayette, but I had to get back to the city,” after moving back to Opelika. I always found these statements to be particularly funny, but it really comes down to perspective. If you happen to be from a very small town like LaFayette, then the Opelika-Auburn area is sort of a minimegalopolis, but compared to Birmingham, Atlanta or Savannah, it’s just small town USA, and there’s no place I’d rather be. Last week, I had several healthy doses of all the goodness that make small towns so remarkable. It started with back to back days in Heflin, Ala. My friend, Mayor Rudy Rooks, asked me to provide a leadership pep talk for the city’s department heads, in my own funny way, he added. As I walked up to the building, I was greeted by two gentlemen: Conrad and Goober. I’m not making this up. If Otis was the town drunk of Mayberry, then Goober is the town smoker of Heflin. There weren’t many in attendance. It is a small town after all. There were a few who attended both days, so for their benefit, I planned to change things up a little, while delivering the same overall message. I was so comfortable around these small town, salt of the earth type people, my type of people, that I just started
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talking and it wound up significantly different than day one. I think some of the leaders laughed louder and longer on day two, especially after making a reference to Goober. Rudy is a good man, and, like most small town mayors, wears many hats. My dad’s brother, Glenn, was once the mayor of New Site. At one time, he was the mayor, the school principal and the deer processor. If you are familiar with that area, then you know that the deer -hat may have been his most important role. I kid, sort of. Mayors of small towns like Heflin and New Site serve their communities for all the right reasons. Over the weekend, I performed at Opelika High School reunions for the classes of 1956 and 1971, respectively. For my readers who are mathematically challenged, the class of ’56 was celebrating 60 years. The class was small and cohesive. You could tell they genuinely liked being around each other. After dinner, we moved into a smaller, quieter, more intimate room, and I did my thing, followed by a list of many reasons as to why “you might be from Opelika.” One of my favorites from the list is, “If you remember when the Golden Cherry
Motel was not under new management.” The best part was when Wayne, the gentleman who arranged for me to speak, mentioned that his father and my friend, the late Harold Swindall, a WWII veteran, built the Golden Cherry. 1971 was a good year for several reasons: Walt Disney World opened, Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan won the Heisman Trophy and I, Jody Fuller, your humble columnist, was conceived. The icing on the cake was Opelika’s graduating class. Other than my friend who booked me for the event, I wasn’t sure who all would be there, but I knew it was going to be a special night when the first face I saw was that of my friend Dennis, who doubles as my pharmacist. I knew half the people there and knew most everyone else by the end of the evening. From the Dairy Barn’s fried chicken to RitaBob’s burgers to Mrs. Story’s foot-long chilidogs, faces lit up when I brought up all things Opelika, past and present. Every small town has these memories. We connected in ways that only folks in small town USA can appreciate, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 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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Today, we feature the Food Bank of East Alabama. What is the Food Bank of East Alabama? The Food Bank of East Alabama works to help alleviate hunger, provide an efficient and coordinated system for collecting and distributing food, reduce food waste and increase public awareness of hunger and food security issues in East Central Alabama, including Tallapoosa County. The Food Bank is a centralized warehouse that stores and distributes donated and purchased perishable and nonperishable food items. It distributes food to low-income people through member agencies that serve the ill, needy and infants. What are some of the programs the Food Bank has to help distribute food among those in need in its service area? Through support of the Food Band of East Alabama, you are supporting a number of distribution programs, including the mobile food pantry’s perishable food drops and backpack programs. The mobile food program distributes thousands of pounds to convenient locations throughout the Food Bank’s service area. It is essentially a “food pantry on wheels” that helps bring the Food Bank’s resources to remote underserved areas and helps to bypass many of the storage and transportation limitations of member agencies. This allows agencies to hand out large amounts of food in several hours and provides a great way for agencies to reach more people in need in their community. With perishable food drops, the truck is loaded with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and other perishable food items for large-scale distribution. How pervasive is the problem of hunger in the U.S.? In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for 1 in 6 Americans, hunger is a reality. Many people believe that the problems associated with hunger are confined to small pockets of society, certain areas of the country, or certain neighborhoods, but the reality is much different.
Right now, millions of Americans are struggling with hunger. We all know and are in contact with people affected by hunger, even though we might not be aware of it. These are often hard-working adults, children and seniors who simply cannot make ends meet and are forced to go without food for several meals, or even days. Most of us simply have no idea. What did the Food Bank accomplish in 2015? In 2015, the Food Bank: • Distributed 4.3million pounds of food, including 407 tons of fresh produce. • Grew its network of agencies to 207 throughout its seven-county service area and recorded 18,608 volunteer hours. • Provided food for 141,345 meals to families in need through 34 mobile food pantries. • Distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food to lowincome seniors through our monthly Brown Bag Programs at five sites. • Grew so that the Food Bank and its network of partnering agencies now serve an average of 30,240 people each month. Why is the work that the Food Bank does of such importance to its service area? “If we conducted a survey on what it takes to have a strong and vital community, there would be many different ideas, but one thing we could all agree on: to have a strong community, the basic human needs of all residents need to be met,” said Martha Henk of the Food Bank. “And having enough to eat is certainly near the top of critical needs. But sadly, nearly 1 in 5 of Alabama’s residents are food-insecure which means they lack a stable source of food. This includes more than 7,750 people in Tallapoosa County. The role of the Food Bank is to help provide a safety net and the United Way funding is an important way to help our neighbors in need have enough to eat.”
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organizational meeting Monday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. and they will also meet again Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. for the city council’s regular scheduled meeting. At the regular meeting, the council heard from Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson asking for permission to apply for grants with a 30-day window for application starting next week. “These are FEMA fire grants,” Wilkerson said. “This will likely be available for only one or two more years.” Wilkerson also
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informed the council they applied for one of the grants last year and did not receive it, but would like to reapply, and that the other would be for a new truck for station 2. “We want to replace the 1978 Mack Truck at station 2,” Wilkerson said. “We want to get a shorter truck than what we already have so that it will have an easier time on some of the streets around here.” Wilkerson told the council that the total would be about $240,000 and the city’s matching portion would be five per-
cent. Having already passed the budget for the year and with a new council about to step up, council members chose not to act. “I don’t think we can commit the funds,” Council Member Mickey Tarpley said. “If the next council wants to amend the budget or do it next year, they can do that.” The Dadeville City Council also: • learned that an auditor will be at the next meeting to make a presentation. • learned that the title search had been completed and forwarded to
Monroe and Associates for the demolition grant. • learned that the Alabama Department of Transportation is requiring a meeting with Ingram Paving before any work can begin on the Lafayette ATRIP project. • approved minutes from the last meeting. • approved recreational center rentals. • approved payment of bills. The next regular meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.
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LEARNING ABOUT CORN
Is corn your favorite food? Corn is the seed, or grain, of a cereal plant that is eaten around the World by both people and animals. In almost all other regions of the World, this grain is called maize. Maize was brought to Europe from the New World, what is now America, by explorers. In South Africa, corn is called mealies. Corn is one of the main staples for the Earth’s population; only wheat and rice have more farmlands devoted to their cultivation. In the U.S., most corn crops are grown in the Corn Belt; this is the region of plains which stretches across the middle of the Country from Western Ohio to Eastern Nebraska. The soft, sweet corn consumed by humans is generally harvested early in the year (June and July), although the times vary greatly depending on the region where the crops are located. The majority of corn grown is harvested in October and November. This is corn that has had time to dry and is used to make feed for livestock and to create other products. Almost all of the plant is used, not just the corn itself. The stalks can be used to make paper; WKH KXVNV DUH RIWHQ XVHG DV D ¿OOLQJ PDWHULDO DQG D SRSXODU QHZ W\SH RI IXHO HWKDQRO LV FUHDWHG IURP WKH FRE 7KHVH DUH just a few of the many things that can be made from corn. Corn can even be used as a decoration since black, white, els can be cultivated. red, pink, and even blue kernels
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Author Peggy Jackson to speak at Tallapoosee Historical Society meeting Republican HQ News: The Tallapoosa County Republican Party officially opened its county headquarters for the November general election last Saturday. 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 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 Nov. 8. Details on the party will be announced later. Tallapoosee Historical Society News: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Chapel of First Baptist Church in Alex City (64 Court Square). The speaker will be a local author, Peggy Jackson Walls, who will present her newest book, “Alabama Gold: A History of the South’s Last Motherlode,” followed by questions. I’m sure Peggy will have books for sale and signing. If you have to miss this meeting, her books are also available for sale at the Historical Museum in Dadeville. The book covers
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gold mining in Tallapoosa County from the 1830s. Please plan to attend, and bring your friends, family and neighbors! See you on Oct. 16! Tohopeka D.A.R. News: The local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. We will have a speaker on National Parks, since this is their 100th birthday. Diana will have “bank” to collect money for the “Bacone College” in Oklahoma. We won’t have food, but you may bring an individual drink if you wish. Wellness Center News: The Wellness Center would like to thank everyone who contributed and helped with the COTA fundraiser yard sale in honor of Ashley Bunn. It was a huge success! Many thanks! The Wellness Center is open Monday-Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 7a.m. – noon. The weather may be cooling off, but the indoor heated pool is not. We
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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 Treat and Easter activities. 12-15 hours per week. First Presbyterian Church News: Rev. Ben Arellano’s sermon was titled “Mama always said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates….” with scriptures from Jeremiah 29; Psalm 66; 2 Timothy 2; and Luke 17. The title of Rev. Ben’s sermon came from the movie “Forest Gump.” In our scripture reading, the disciples make the best of Babylon. They’re told to enjoy their lives in Babylon and quit fantasizing about a perfect life elsewhere. We are given our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. There are many definitions of happiness, but no firm definition. In a Gallop Poll survey on world happiness, the U.S. ranked 25th. How many of us want to be deprived? (Answer, none.) Come visit us at the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: Tailgate party will be Friday, the 14th.
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PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST: Wind Creek State Park will host a pumpkin carving contest Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Pumpkins must already be carved and judging starts at 6:15 p.m.
October 15
TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting a trade day Oct. 15. Booths are $10. REUNION: A Mountain Day Reunion will be held Oct. 15 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Community Center. Turn at the Mountain Fire Department on Highway 49 on Bethany Road and the Community Center will be two miles on the right. Bring a covered dish for lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship. Everyone is invited. FALL FESTIVAL: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual fall festival Oct. 15. At 9 a.m. is the 4th annual 5k Run/ Walk, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is a carnival in the overflow parking lot with lots of games and prizes, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. is the costume parade in the Campground Playground, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. is trick or treating in the campground, at 6 p.m. judging for the decorated campsites will begin and at 7 p.m. will be the haunted hayride and the kiddie hayride starting in the beach parking lot. CANCER WALK: Sistas for a Cause will have their 5th Annual Cancer Walk at Cooper Recreation Center Oct. 15 Registration fee is $10 and starts at 7 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. Guest speaker is Sheretha Sands Woodyard. THE OWL LADY: Camp Hill Library will be hosting Donna McCain, The Owl Lady, who will present an educational presentation with raptors Saturday, Oct. 15from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is free with cookies and punch. BBQ: The 25th Annual Waverly BBQ is Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waverly Community Center. In addition to BBQ there will be a silent auction, live auction, quilt raffle,
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arts and crafts, barnyard bingo, cornhole tournament, petting zoo, t-shirts, Cowboy Church Band and a $100 door prize. For more information call 334-8877288. CELEBRATE RECOVERY PICNIC: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Celebrate Recovery picnic Oct. 15 starting at 10 a.m. outside of the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited. BASS TOURNAMENT: There will be a benefit tournament for Kathy Brooks to help with medical expenses Oct. 15 starting at safe daylight until 3 p.m. at Wind Creek State Park. Entry fee is $100 per boat with a $10 big fish pot. Registration is at Fish Tales Bait and Tackle prior to the tournament and at Wind Creek the morning of the tournament. HAUNTED HAYRIDE: The Fields of Fear Haunted Hayride will be Oct. 15, 22 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 503 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Cost is $15. 280 BOOGIE: The Fifth Annual Waverly Fall 280 Boogie is Saturday, Oct. 15. Music starts at noon with Early James, Soulco, Kelsey Waldon, Vulture Whale, The Pollies, Dylan LeBlanc and the Corey Harris Band. PRAYER SUMMIT: Passion Church will be hosting a prayer summit Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join in to pray for our nation, the nations of the world, our community and for individual needs. Come for 15 minutes or four hours. All are welcome.
October 16
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church in Alexander City. The speaker will be Peggy Jackson Walls with a review of her new book “Alabama Gold” A history of the South’s Last Mother Lode.” PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Early Rose District Center is hosting its 14th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Min Brenda Davis Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The
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guest speaker will be the Dr. Rev. Eddie Hunter, pastor of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church. PASTOR APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 5th Appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sis Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Camron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell, Alabama. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Pearson Chapel Church on Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have their annual Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Bro. Billy Coleman will preach and Highway 22 Bluegrass Group will play and sing. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Everyone is invited to attend. CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. S. Dewayne Drakeford of Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. PEARLS DAY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is presenting its annual Pearls Day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Rev. Justin Freeman and New Canaan Baptist Church is the guest church. All churches are invited. CHURCH SINGING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting Dianne Sherril for a singing and her testimonial at 11 a.m. The event is free and the church is located at 3380 Elkahatchee Road. MEN’S DAY CELEBRATION: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City is hosting their annual Men’s Day Celebration Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Hillard is the pastor and guest minister for the day will be Rev. Tracy Burton pastor of Seleeta Baptist Church. USHER’S DAY: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wadley is hosting its Annual Usher’s Day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Sister Willadelle Carter of the The Greater Pine Hill Baptist Church in Penton. Everyone is invited.
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October 17
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frye Gaillard will present “Biography of President Jimmy Carter and the story based on oral history of a family of runaway slaves,” to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office. COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will have its October meeting Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Central Office. LMAIDA MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, Oct. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of Central Alabama Community College.
October 18
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Oct. 18 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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Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
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Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
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Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
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Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City
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Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
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Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
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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
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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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Thursday, October 13, 2016
By CORY DIAZ TPI Staff
Dadeville caught Elmore County reaching in its bag of tricks early and often enough to hold them down for the 42-14 victory Friday at BurtHaynie Field. The Panthers opened the game with an onside kick, faked a punt on its first offensive possession and went for it on 4thand-5 at Dadeville’s 46 on its next drive, but the Tigers snuffed all three chances. For the game, ECHS attempted to convert on fourth down eight times, but only converted twice. “We needed to (practice fourth down defense) this week,” Tigers head coach Richard White said. “We gave up five last weekend against Tallassee, so we’ve got to get off the field. That’s the thing, you’ve got to get off the field on third and fourth down.” Facing off against a plethora of Tiger athletes, headlined by senior quarterback Margarius Buchanan, Elmore County head coach Norman Dean knew his team needed to take chances, but couldn’t execute. “Early in the game we faked a punt, we didn’t execute that,” Dean said. “Later in the game, we had a chance when the score was tight, we didn’t make the play. They’re No. 1 (Buchanan) is just a great athlete. A lot of times in high school football, athletes beat schemes.” Buchanan and company found success against the Panthers’ defensive gameplan, racking up
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Cathy Higgins, Sports Editor (256) 234-4281 x228 sports@alexcityoutlook.com
Dadeville preps for tough matchup with Handley By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Cory Diaz / TPI
Dadeville’s Margarius Buchanan breaks a run for 52 yards for a touchdown against Tallassee.
592 total yards -- 495 rushing yards -- with the signal caller leading the way accounting for three scores. Dadeville went 50 yards on three plays to start the contest, with Phillip Russell finding the end zone from 12 yards out. Elmore County sophomore safety Kwan Bickley intercepted a Buchanan pass at the ECHS 3 on DHS’s next possession, but after the Panthers’ second straight failed fourth down attempt, the quarterback scored the first of consecutive touchdowns on a
29-yard touchdown run, as Dadeville led, 21-0, with 6:50 remaining in the first half. The Panthers cut the lead to 21-7 with 2:38 to go before the break, capping a 15-play, 73-yard drive with a 24-yard touchdown pitch-andcatch from senior quarterback Will Venable to senior wide out Tyric Belyeu. But a 61-yard touchdown scamper from Kadore Glenn with 37 ticks before halftime, stopped any sign of ECHS momentum. “With them, it’s pick your poison. We’ve got to try to keep No. 1 bottled
up, so try to be sound to keep him bottled up, then somebody else pops one,” Dean said. “Ain’t too many people stopped No. 1. And when you scheme up to beat him, that leaves someone else.” Down 28-7, ECHS drove down to the Dadeville 9 to start the third quarter, but sophomore running back D.J. Patrick fell short on 4thand-2. The Panthers defense forced consecutive turnovers on the Tigers’ first two possessions, a Dalton Odom pick in the end zone and a Sam Grigsby
Friday night Dadeville hosts its final home game of the season as the Tigers tangle with another set of Tigers, Handley. Dadeville comes into the regional match up on the heels of last week’s 42-14 triumph at Elmore County. This makes for Dadeville’s fourth consecutive win, bringing the team to a record of 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the region. According to Tigers head coach Richard White, that streak won’t mean much Friday night against the team that’s ranked ninth in Class 4A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and is tied with Munford and Leeds at the top of the region standings. “The opponent has won five games in a row,” he said. “Handley is probably the best in the region, and we’ve got our fumble recovery, but their offense couldn’t capitalize. Venable finished 12-for-32 for 181 yards with a touchdowns and two interceptions. Belyeu caught four passes for 102 yards, while. Patrick had 162 yards and a late touchdown on 25 carries for Elmore County. Buchanan connected
work cut out for us.” The Dadeville team will have to prepare to deal with Handley’s unstoppable players. “The tailback’s good, the quarterback’s good and they start 10 seniors,” White said. Among those to watch out for is Handley’s Spanky Watts, who contributed two touchdowns in last week’s 24-13 defeat of Munford. With all that in mind, the Dadeville team will have to be aggressive and smart. “We’re going to have to force a couple of turnovers and hopefully sneak in a win,” White said. Doing so in front of the home crowd would be even more meaningful. “It’s going to be good to play at home,” White said. The stakes are even higher with Friday’s outcome determining both teams’ positions in the post-season. with Corbin Holston on a 75-yard touchdown pass and Russell rounded out the scoring with a 13-yard scoring run. “I thought our bunch played hard. We played sloppy at times, but I’m happy. When you get a win on this field, you’ve done something,” White said. “This is a tough place to play.”
Rebels unable to contain Dawgs for homecoming By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
REELTOWN – Jatarvious Whitlow, fourth-ranked LaFayette’s all-everything quarterback, showed why he is one of the most sought-after prospects in the state of Alabama at Nix-WebsterO’Neal Stadium Friday night. The Bulldog quarterback whirled, ducked, dodged and heaved, but mostly simply outran the Reeltown defense all night to lead the visitors to a 58-8 win over the home-standing Rebels. Whitlow, who played all of the offensive series for LaFayette though the game was in little doubt by halftime, rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns on just 11 carries, passed for 128 yards and two more scores and returned three punts for 172 yards and another touchdown. The punt return touchdown capped the Bulldogs’ scoring with just 4:17 left to play. Asked if there was too much Whitlow, Reeltown first-year head coach Matt Johnson responded, “There was a lot of him. He’s a good ball player. We made him look really good.” While Whitlow ran over, around and through the Rebels, Reeltown could do little when it had the ball, managing just
51 yards on offense in the first half. The Rebels finally got on track in the second half, gaining 222 offensive yards, but it was too little too late. “We just stayed behind the sticks all night and, with a team like that, you can’t play behind the sticks. We just couldn’t get anything going. We were flat. We let them dictate a lot of what we did. We weren’t picking up blitzes, which they do a lot of, and you can’t do that against a good team.” Whitlow’s first big play came with 4:42 left in the first quarter when he hit Shabasken Holloway with 23-yard touchdown pass. Whitlow ran for the 2-point conversion and the Bulldogs led 8-0 until the senior quarterback bowled over from the Rebels’ 1 to put LaFayette up 14-0 after the pass attempt for two fell incomplete. LaFayette would score twice in the next nine plays to deflate the Rebels Cliff Williams / The Record and put the game out of reach. Whitlow hit Jamarious Beatty with a 32-yard Reeltown’s John Derrick Hammonds waits for a block against Lafayette. touchdown pass to cap a four-play, 62-yard drive with 7:38 left in the half down the right sideline for a 31-yard Whitlow passed to Houston to conand, following a Reeltown punt, would score. vert both tries for two. find himself in the end zone again, this Finally, Reeltown put together The Bulldogs were 1-for-2 on twotime after trying the middle, spinning point conversion attempts and led 28-0 a four-play, 79-yard scoring drive. out of a tackle then heading to and at halftime. Trakevon Hughley, who finished the Reeltown took the second-half kick night with 149 yards (132 in the secand held the ball 15 plays before ond half) on 20 carries, got eight on bogging down at their own 46 after first down, then Faison got six more. quarterback Cole Flurry was sacked by After an offsides penalty on LaFayette My’Kale Trammell. Two plays later it and a sack of backup Rebel quarterwas that man again – Whitlow – scam- back Shaw netted a yard, Hughley pering around right end for 58 yards burst through the line at left tackle and only one win against Woodland two and the touchdown with 3:49 left in the went 66 yards for the score. Faison ran weeks ago. in the two-point conversion. third quarter. However, that 29-27 defeat came Whitlow closed out the night’s scorLaFayette scored twice more to in part by a 70-yard touchdown ing with his punt-return touchdown. go up 50-0 before the Rebels found pass by Vincent’s Cole Fincher to Reeltown falls to 3-4 overall and paydirt. Robert Houston Jr. ran left, Christian Henderson. If the Yellow reversed his field and scooted down 3-2 in Class 2A Region 5 and hosts Jackets repeat that kind of perforthe right sideline for 55 yards and Vincent (1-5, 1-3) next week. With the mance in Reeltown, it could make a touchdown with 11:35 remaining. win, LaFayette improves to 7-0 overall for an upset in Rebel territory this Whitlow took a similar route to the end and 5-0 in the region and hosts region week — especially since Reeltown is zone with 7:30 left following Xavier foe Ranburne (1-6, 1-4 and a 55-7 still looking to secure its place in the Holloway’s interception of an Eric loser to Lanett on Friday) this week. Class 2A post-season. Shaw pass.
Reeltown seeks home win over Vincent By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Reeltown is looking for a regional win Friday night as the Rebels host Vincent. Reeltown (3-4, 3-2), will be looking to rally after last week’s 58-8 defeat by LaFayette. The Rebels may have a better time when they head back to Nix-WebsterO’Neal Stadium this week as Vincent has struggled all year, eking out
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TROJANS GOING STRONG CACC athletic teams in the thick of fall season
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Most athletic teams at Central Alabama Community College have spent the fall season preparing for the upcoming spring. Among them is the Lady Trojans softball team. The Lady Trojans are winding down the fall season after last week’s 6-1 and 6-5 losses to Samford University. According to head coach Greg Shivers, the Lady Trojans have split between winning and losing this season. “We have a long way to go to get where we need to be,” he said. However, each game has been a learning experience to prepare the athletes for spring. “These are exhibition games and we play them a little different,” Shivers said. The games are intended to teach the athletes fundamentals and to help Shivers know which position would be best for each of the 22 softball players. “We feel we’ve got our pieces into place,” Shivers said. “I feel like our best days are ahead.” Next the Lady Trojans
head just down the road to play Columbus State University at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. On Halloween the Lady Trojans team up with the CACC baseball team for the CACC BaseballSoftball Halloween Game at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 at the CACC baseball field. “The players will be in super-hero costumes for Halloween,” said CACC head baseball coach Larry Thomas. A bucket of candy will be on hand at the free event. “We encourage parents to bring their families and wear their Halloween costumes,” Thomas said. “The kids can get some candy.”
CACC baseball has great fall season
The CACC baseball team is coming off a trip to Montgomery for Sunday’s AUM Tourney. “We went 2-0,” Thomas said. “The guys played well.” That played out with the Trojans besting Selma 7-4 and defeating Andrew College 3-2. In the Selma game, Rush Hixon pitched five
innings, giving up only one run and striking out seven. Austin Cowan hit 3 for 4, a home run, double and single, and had 3 RBIs. The Andrew face-off saw Shawn Vowell and J.T. Thomas collectively pitch five innings, where they gave up 3 hits and 2 runs. Geffery Green scored the winning run on an error at the top of the seventh inning. The next time the Trojans take to the CACC field will be for the CACC World Series. Set for 5 p.m. daily, Oct. 23-25, the free inter-team series pits the CACC players against Cathy Higgins / The Record each other with the best Dadeville sisters Shelby Rice (at bat) and Britney Rice are on opposite sides of the game during Central two out of three named Alabama Community College softball team practice Tuesday. the winner. “It’s called the Trojan successful one. Invitational in Decatur on Center,” said Jennings, Blood Series because the “We’re off to a great Tuesday. In addition, two who dealt with cancer six losing team will have to start with three wins,” Trojans stood out. years ago. “It’s also the donate a pint of blood to said head coach Dave “We had sophomore 50th anniversary of the the American Red Cross,” Jennings. Reynolds Carl medal,” CACC golf team.” Thomas said. “It’s an open The Trojans close out Those wins came Jennings said. “Carden three-game series where when the Trojans came McColby came in sec- the fall season with the the players take every- out on top at both the ond.” CACC-WPCC Collegiate thing they’ve learned WSCC Fall Invitational, The Trojans head to Invitational at Willow and put something on the hosted by Wallace State Gulfport, Miss., this Point Nov. 6-8. line.” Jennings invites the Community College in weekend for the MGCCC Cullman, and the District Fall Invitational. Then community to come CACC golf team drive IV Fall Preview, host- they play at Willow Point watch the tournament, by Faulkner State on Oct. 24 during the which is free for spectachome winning season ed Community College in RMC Foundation-CACC tors. The CACC Golf team “They’ll see some Golf Fundraiser. Brewton. is also wrapping up its fall good collegiate golf,” he “The proceeds donate The golf team also just season, which has been a won the Calhoun Fall to the RMC Cancer said.
SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 13 •Dadeville varsity volleyball at Beauregard, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14 •Dadeville varsity football home game against Handley, 7 p.m. •Reeltown varsity football home game against Vincent, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15 •Dadeville Youth League Football at Horseshoe Bend: freshmen 9 a.m., sophomores 10 a.m., juniors 11 a.m.,
seniors noon. •Reeltown Youth League Football at Tuskegee: freshmen 9 a.m., sophomores 10 a.m., juniors 11 a.m., seniors noon.
Monday, Oct. 17 •Still Waters Golf Pro Gabby Witherington’s 100-Hole Marathon to benefit the Lake Martin Area United Way. To pledge, call the Still Waters Golf Shop at 256825-1353 with your name, number and pledge per hole played. Spectators invited to watch and lend
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Facts to help understand breast cancer Understanding Breast Cancer
Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
What Causes Cancer To Develop?
Cancer begins in the cells which are the basic building blocks that make up tissue. Tissue is found in the breast and other parts of the body. Sometimes, the process of cell growth goes wrong and new cells form when the body doesn’t need them and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. When this occurs, a build up of cells often forms a mass of tissue called a lump, growth, or tumor. Breast cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop in the breast. These cells can spread by breaking away from the original tumor and entering blood vessels or lymph vessels, which branch into tissues throughout the body. When cancer cells travel to other parts of the body and begin damaging other tissues and organs, the process is called metastasis.
Causes Of Breast Cancer: How Did This Happen?
When you’re told that you have breast cancer, it’s natural to wonder what may have caused the disease. But no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors seldom know why one woman develops breast cancer and another doesn’t, and most women who have breast cancer will never be able to pinpoint an exact cause. What we do know is that breast cancer is always caused by damage to a cell’s DNA.
Known Risk Factors
Women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors (such as drinking alcohol) can be avoided. But most risk factors (such as having a family history of breast cancer) can’t be avoided. Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman will get breast cancer. Many women who have risk factors never develop breast cancer.
What Causes Breast Cancer Growth?
There is much that we know and much that we have yet to understand. However, we do know that cancer spreads in three important ways: • Damaged cells replicate, creating more damaged cells and tumor growth. • Our body’s hormones and chemicals can accelerate the growth of some tumors. • Lymph and blood vessels can carry the cancer to others areas of the body, and lymph node examination can help pinpoint the progression of the disease.
Accelerated Growth
The growth and spread of breast cancer can be difficult to grasp because cancer cell growth is often fueled by normally healthy chemicals of the
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American Cancer Society explains screening standards for Breast Cancer STAFF REPORT American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society recommends these cancer screening guidelines for most adults. Screening tests are used to find cancer before a person has any symptoms. Visit the American Cancer Society website, www.cancer. org, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, to get more details on our cancer screening guidelines or to learn more about what you can do to help reduce your risk of getting cancer.
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Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so. Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer. All women should be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential harms linked to breast cancer screening. They also should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast changes to a health care provider right away. Some women – because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors – should be screened with MRIs along with mammograms. (The number of women who fall into this category is very small.) Talk with a health care provider about your risk for breast cancer and the best screening plan for you.
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The American Cancer Society recommends Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so. Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening.
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Jordan to speak at RM breast cancer awareness luncheon early detection and self-responsibility. Russell Medical’s Susan Foy said she is looking forward to this year’s luncheon and expects that, once again, it will sell out. Comedienne, motivational speaker and breast “We have tried to get Diana Jordan here cancer survivor Diana Jordan will be the featured to speak in the past, but because she lives in speaker at the 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness California and with the expense of travel, we Luncheon, set for Tuesday, Nov. 1, at noon at the hadn’t been able to do it,” said Foy, RM’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the marketing director. “But, this year, she was Central Alabama Community College campus. going to be in the South for another engagement The 13th annual luncheon is sponsored by and we were able to get on her book affordably. Russell Medical and UAB Medicine’s Russell We’re excited about her being here. We expect Medical Cancer Center. This year’s theme is she’ll take a sort of laughter-is-the-best-medicine “Tickled Pink.” approach. Jordan, called by Oprah Winfrey “one of the “We always have treats for our guests and funniest people on the planet,” has toured the decorate the Betty Carol Graham Center in United States many times over as a comedienne. coordination with our theme. And, once again, we In 2011, she was diagnosed with stage one breast expect to sell out for the event. Tickets will go cancer. She says annual mammograms saved her fast. We look forward to seeing so many of our life. friends who have been with us in the past again Jordan has an amazing personal story. Within this year.” four months of her mastectomy, she was using a Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in heating pad and fell asleep. The heat from the pad advance at the Russell Medical Gift Shop or by burned a hole in her reconstructed breast almost to calling 256-329-7145. Tables are $120 and may be the implant. reserved, but must be paid for in full to do so. Unable to save the reconstructed breast, Jordan “Overall, it’s a fun, informative and was forced to endure four more operations to inspirational event and we try to make sure that repair it. we get folks in and out of there as close as we Jordan has been a favorite speaker at many possibly can to their allotted lunch hour,” Foy Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure luncheons and said. cancer awareness events over the years. Her many All proceeds from the luncheon go to the years of experience as a stand-up comedienne Russell Medical Foundation’s breast cancer shine through as she delivers her message about awareness fund, Foy said.
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Comedienne, motivational speaker and breast cancer survivor Diana Jordan will be the featured speaker at the 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon hosted by Russell Medical.
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Signs and symptoms of breast cancer Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel is an important part of keeping up with your breast health. Finding breast cancer as early as possible gives you a better chance of successful treatment. But knowing what to look for does not take the place of having regular mammograms and other screening tests. Screening tests can help find breast cancer in its early stages, even before any symptoms appear. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass. A painless, hard mass that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancerous, but breast cancers can be tender, soft, or rounded. They can even be painful. For this reason, it is important to have any new breast mass or lump or breast change checked by a health care professional experienced in diagnosing breast diseases. Other possible symptoms of breast cancer include: • Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no distinct lump is felt) • Skin irritation or dimpling • Breast or nipple pain • Nipple retraction (turning inward) • Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin • Nipple discharge (other than breast milk) Sometimes a breast cancer can spread to lymph
Facts About Breast Cancer In The United States • One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. • Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. • Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year. • On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes. • Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today. Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation
nodes under the arm or around the collar bone and cause a lump or swelling there, even before the original tumor in the breast tissue is large enough to be felt. Swollen lymph nodes should also be reported to your doctor. Although any of these symptoms can be caused by things other than breast cancer, if you have them,
they should be reported to your doctor so that he or she can find the cause. Because mammograms do not find every breast cancer, it is important for you to be aware of changes in your breasts and to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
Knowing the risk factors of breast cancer Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Gender: Breast cancer occurs nearly 100 times more often in women than in men. Age: Two out of three women with invasive cancer are diagnosed after age 55. Race: Breast cancer is diagnosed more often in Caucasian women than women of other races. Family History and Genetic Factors: If your mother, sister, father or child has been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, you have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the future. Your risk increases if your relative was diagnosed before the age of 50. Personal Health History: If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast, you have an increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the other breast in the future. Also, your risk increases if abnormal breast cells have been detected before (such as atypical hyperplasia, lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)). Menstrual and Reproductive History: Early menstruation (before age 12), late menopause (after 55), having your first child at an older age, or never having given birth can also increase your risk for breast cancer. Certain Genome Changes: Mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase your risk for breast cancer. This is determined through a genetic test, which you may consider taking if you have a family history of breast cancer. Individuals with these gene mutations can pass the gene mutation onto their children. Dense Breast Tissue: Having dense breast tissue can increase your risk for breast cancer and make lumps harder to detect. Several states have passed laws requiring physicians to disclose to women if their mammogram indicates that they have dense breasts so that they are aware of this risk. Be sure to ask your physician if you have dense breasts and what the implications of having dense breasts are.
Environmental And Lifestyle Risk Factors
Lack of Physical Activity: A sedentary lifestyle with little physical activity can increase your risk for breast cancer.
Poor Diet: A diet high in saturated fat and lacking fruits and vegetables can increase your risk for breast cancer. Being Overweight or Obese: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for breast cancer. Your risk is increased if you have already gone through menopause. Drinking Alcohol: Frequent consumption of alcohol can increase your risk for breast cancer. The more alcohol you consume, the greater the risk. Radiation to the Chest: Having radiation therapy to the chest before the age of 30 can increase your risk for breast cancer. Combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Taking combined hormone replacement therapy, as prescribed for menopause, can increase your risk for breast cancer and increases the risk that the cancer will be detected at a more advanced stage.
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Mammograms: What to know before you go STAFF REPORT American Cancer Society
A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. Whether you’re a mammogram newbie or a veteran, knowing what to expect may help the process go more smoothly.
How to prepare for your mammogram If you have a choice, use a facility that specializes in mammograms and does many mammograms a day. Try to go to the same facility every time so that your mammograms can easily be compared from year to year. If you’re going to a facility for the first time, bring a list of the places and dates of mammograms, biopsies, or other breast treatments you’ve had before. If you’ve had mammograms at another
facility, try to get those records to bring with you to the new facility (or have them sent there) so the old pictures can be compared to the new ones. Schedule your mammogram when your breasts are not tender or swollen to help reduce discomfort and get good pictures. Try to avoid the week just before your period. On the day of the exam, don’t wear deodorant or antiperspirant. Some of
these contain substances that can show up on the x-ray as white spots. If you’re not going home afterwards, you may want to take your deodorant with you to put on after your exam. You might find it easier to wear a skirt or pants, so that you’ll only need to remove your top and bra for the mammogram. Discuss any new findings or problems in your breasts with your health care provider before getting the mammogram. Don’t be afraid of mammograms! Remember that only 2 to 4 screening mammograms in 1,000 lead to a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Tips for getting a mammogram These tips can help you have a good quality mammogram: Always describe any breast changes or problems you’re having to the technologist doing the mammogram. Also describe any medical history that could affect your breast cancer risk—such as surgery, hormone use, breast cancer in your family, or if you’ve had breast cancer before. Before getting any type of imaging
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test, tell the technologist if you’re breastfeeding or if you think you might be pregnant.
What to expect when getting a screening mammogram You’ll have to undress above the waist to get a mammogram. The facility will give you a wrap to wear. A technologist will position your breasts for the mammogram. You and the technologist are the only ones in the room during the mammogram. To get a high-quality picture, your breast must be flattened. The technologist places your breast on the machine’s plate. The plastic upper plate is lowered to compress your breast for a few seconds while the technologist takes a picture. The whole procedure takes about 20 minutes. The actual breast compression only lasts a few seconds. You might feel some discomfort when your breasts are compressed, and for some women it can be painful. Tell the technologist if it hurts. Two views of each breast are taken for a screening mammogram. But for some women, such as those with breast implants or large breasts, more pictures may be needed.
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Questions to ask your doctor about breast cancer Being told you have breast cancer can be scary and stressful. You probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Learning about the disease, how it’s treated, and how this information might apply to you is a lot to do on your own. You might need some help. Your American Cancer Society can give you general information about this disease and its treatment, but your cancer care team is the best source of information about your situation. It’s important for you to be able to talk frankly and openly with your cancer care team. They want to answer all of your questions, no matter how minor they might seem to you. But it helps if you know what to ask. Here are some questions that you can use to help you better understand breast cancer and your options. Don’t be afraid to take notes and tell the doctors or nurses when you don’t understand what they’re saying. The questions are grouped by where you are in the process of cancer treatment. Not all of these questions will apply to you, but they should help get you started. For more information on breast cancer please contact your American Cancer Society toll free at 1- 800-227-2345 or online at www.cancer.org. When you’re told you have breast cancer 1. Exactly what type of breast cancer do I have? 2. How do I get a copy of my pathology report? 3. Has the cancer spread to my lymph nodes or other organs? 4. What’s the cancer’s stage? What does that mean? 5. How does this affect my treatment options and long-term outcome (prognosis)? 6. What are my chances of survival, based on my cancer as you see it? 7. How much experience do you have treating this type of cancer? 8. Will I need other tests before we can decide on treatment? 9. What are my treatment choices? 10. What treatment do you recommend and why? 11. What’s the goal of my treatment? 12. Should I think about genetic testing? 13. Should I get a second opinion? How do I do that? 14. Should I think about taking part in a clinical trial?
Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer When deciding on a treatment plan
1. What are the chances the cancer will come back after this treatment? 2. What would we do if the treatment doesn’t work or if the cancer comes back? 3. Will I go through menopause as a result of the treatment? 4. Will I be able to have children after treatment? Would I be able to breastfeed? 5. How much will I have to pay for treatment? Will my insurance cover any of it? 6. How long will treatment last? What will it involve? 7. Where will treatment be done? 8. What risks and side effects should I expect? 9. What can I do to reduce the side effects of the treatment? 10. How will treatment affect my daily activities? 11. Will I be able to work during treatment? 12. Will I lose my hair? If so, what can I do about it? 13. If treatment includes surgery: · Tell me about breast reconstruction. Is breast reconstruction surgery an option if I want it? What would it involve in my case? · Can I have reconstruction at the same time as the surgery to remove the cancer? What are the pros and cons of having it done right away or waiting until later? · Will you have to take out lymph nodes? 14. What will my breasts look and feel like after my treatment? Will I have normal feeling in them? 15. Will the treatment hurt? Will I have any scars?
Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer Before treatment
1. Will I need a breast form (prosthesis), and if so, where can I get one? 2. What should I do to get ready for treatment? 3. Will I need blood transfusions? 4. Should I change what I eat or make other lifestyle changes?
Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer During treatment
Once you have decided on treatment, you’ll need to
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Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer After treatment
1. Do I need a special diet after treatment? 2. Are there any limits on what I can do? 3. Am I at risk for lymphedema? 4. What symptoms should I watch for? What should I do if I notice swelling? 5. What can I do to reduce my risk for lymphedema? 6. What kind of exercise should I do now? 7. What type of follow-up will I need after treatment? 8 How often will I need to have follow-up exams and imaging tests? 9. What blood tests will I need? 10. How will I know if the cancer has come back? What should I watch for? 11. What are my options if the cancer comes back?
Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer Other questions I need answered
Along with the sample questions you’ve been given, be sure to ask any others you might have. For instance, you might need to know more about how long it will take to recover from surgery so you can plan your work schedule. Or, you may need to ask about insurance coverage or how you can get help paying for treatment. Write your own questions here. Source: American Cancer Society
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