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Stolen car recovered hours later Easterwood said. “It was a white Dodge Charger Hellcat.” Car and Driver says the car can go from a stop to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds Someone stole an automobile Sunday and law enforcement found it a with its more than 700 horsepower and the incident report lists the value at little time later 25 miles away. $80,000. “It was reported stolen Sunday The car was taken from a residence evening,” Alexander City Police near downtown Alexander City Department deputy chief James By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
between 9 and 11 p.m. Sunday night, but it was not long before it was spotted. “Coosa County chased it on Highway 280,” Easterwood said. “It was found abandoned a little while later in Sylacauga.” Easterwood said the car was towed as part of the investigation.
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Having spent a number of years working with people throughout the community, one candidate running for office this year believes her time building connections and finding common ground with others will prove valuable in Montgomery if she is elected. Nancy Carlton Bendinger, a native of Alexander City who currently lives in the Auburn area, is campaigning to represent District 27 in the Alabama State Senate. Bendinger, a Democrat, will be facing off against Republican incumbent Sen. Tom Whatley in the Nov. 6 election. “This is always something that’s been in the back of my mind,” Bendinger said. “I felt, after the Doug Jones victory, the infrastructure was there. The time seemed to be now.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m a millennial, and it seems these days people stay at jobs for only a few years before moving on. That has been my experience in the past, but now I’m in a position that’s fulfilling and where I am creatively satisfied. All my friends are always looking for their next gig, but for once, I don’t feel that way. They keep sending me job postings they think I would be interested in, which would be right up my alley if I was looking, but I’m not. How should I respond? Does it say I’m lacking motivation or goals if I don’t have the desire to leave the company where I am currently working? In this day and age, is it OK to stay longer at a company, or does that actually hurt your resume? Does it show a lack of drive? -- SEEKING GUIDANCE DEAR SEEKING: Many millennials move from job to job because they don’t like what they’re doing or don’t have the creative satisfaction you do, as well as other
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factors. Remaining with a company you like, being appreciated and fairly compensated for what you do, should not create a black mark on your resume. It’s a sign of stability. In terms of a resume, it’s not just your work history that has importance or value, it’s also your acquired skills, your community participation and relevant hobbies. These elements let potential employers get a well-rounded view of the person who’s being hired. DEAR ABBY: I received a Facebook “invitation to an event” from one of my local friends. Her daughter who lives out of state is expecting, and this is an “online shower.” The invitation contains a link to her daughter’s
registry. There’s no date -- just choose a gift and pay to have it sent to her. The daughter is fully employed as a high school life skills teacher, and her husband is a minister. I always thought of a shower as a social gathering to honor a mother-to-be with gifts, see what gifts she receives, play games, have refreshments and visit. This new concept seems in poor taste to me. While I don’t intend to participate, I feel rude just clicking on “Not going.” Am I being a crotchety old relic? -- OLD TIMER IN TEXAS DEAR OLD TIMER: In light of the fact that you didn’t mention whether you know or even like your friend’s daughter, I don’t think you are being a “crotchety old relic.” Because you received what I would call a stripped-down version of an “invitation,” you should not feel rude in responding in the same fashion. Just click no, if that’s the only option you’ve been given.
William Oliver Arrington 1934 - 2018 Funeral Service for William Oliver Arrington, 84, of Equality, Alabama, will be Friday, October 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Equality Methodist Church. Pastor Becky Scott will officiate. Burial will follow in the Equality Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Equality Methodist Church. Mr. Arrington passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the University Of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. He was born on February 9, 1934 in Barbour County, Alabama to Joseph Otis Arrington and Betty Lou Hagler Arrington. Mr. Arrington was a United States Navy Veteran, graduate of Auburn University with an Electrical Engineering Degree, and retired from Alabama Power Company after 35 years of service. He was a member of Equality Methodist Church and the Wetumpka Chapter of the VFW. He and his late wife Sara leased a lot on Lake Martin in 1965 so their boys would have a private get-away. For the next 53 years he and his family enjoyed fishing, skiing, exploring the Lake, being outdoors with his Lab’s, gardening, and creating his vision of paradise on Lake Martin for generations to come. He is survived by his sons, John Arrington of Navarre, Florida, Gerald Arrington (Kim) of Clanton, Alabama and Jason Arrington (Claude) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; grandchildren, Allen Arrington, Jessica Arrington, Mitch Arrington, Will Arrington, Sara Arrington, Emilee Arrington, Alice Arrington and Martha Arrington; great-grandchildren, Paul Waylon Carter and Grady Oliver Carter; sisters, Billie Brooks and Shirley Meredith and his brother, Michael O. Arrington. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sara Elizabeth Allen Arrington; son, Paul Arrington; sisters, Betty Jo Townsend and Sharon Gayle Arrington and his brother, Merrill Dean Arrington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Equality United Methodist Church, 281 AL Hwy 259, Equality, AL 36026. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Ann Karr Mary Ann Karr, of Dadeville, Alabama, passed away October 21, 2018 in her home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John The Apostle Catholic Church in Alexander City, Alabama. Burial will be Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens in Camp Hill,
Darnell Windsor Hill Funeral services for Darnell Windsor Hill, age 59, of Roanoke will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Tim Callaway officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Mrs. Hill passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Donald Hill of Roanoke; one son, Eddie Windsor (wife, Paige) of Opelika; three stepsons, Dalton Windsor (wife, Mary) of Roanoke; Sean Hill (wife, Tara) of New York, and Tom Hill (wife, Marie) of New York; one sister, Mavis Horn (husband, Eric) of Ashland; one brother, Gary Vaughn (wife, Shelia) of Texas; special niece, Christy Peoples (husband, Michael); Step-grandchildren, Peyton Harris, Savanna Bridges, Whitney Windsor, Trevor Windsor, Emma Hill, and Liam Hill; and her furbabies, Quads and Daisey. Pallbearers will be Charlie Smith, Jamie Ferguson, Scooter Ferguson, Johnathan Long, Cody Long, and Trace Peoples. A New Site native, Mrs. Hill was born on March 4, 1959, the daughter of Floyd and Oma Rue Hanson Vaughn. She was Christian by faith and worked as a receiving associate for Wal-Mart. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bruce Windsor; and one sister, Rureal Smith. Memorials may be floral or donations may be made to one’s favorite charity. Online condolences may be expressed at www.quattlebaumfuneralhome.com.
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Alabama Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; John Yuhas Sr. and Anna Yuhas; siblings, John Yuhas Jr., Elaine Turner, and Robert Yuhas; and husband, Hilton Karr. She is survived by her children, Wanda (Steve) Moore; grandchildren, Adam (Sara) Moore, and Susan (Wes) Grizzard; great-grandchildren, Elliott Moore, Ally Moore, Lucy Moore, Wyatt Grizzard; Brother, Gerald (Lynette)
Yuhas; sisters-in-law, Janice Yuhas, Betty Karr, and Patti (Rick) Livingston; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mary Ann served for 34 years with The State of Alabama and was a dedicated member of St. John The Apostle Catholic Church in Alexander City. Arrangements handled by Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers of Camp Hill.
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disembodied voice singing in several rooms of the mansion, while a phantom limo has been seen leaving Graceland in the early morning hours. 8. Andersonville National Historic Site, Andersonville, Georgia: Arguably the most infamous prisoner of war camp during the Civil War, visitors have reported hearing and seeing the spirits of Union soldiers who died at the camp. Former camp commander Henry Wirz has also been seen haunting the site. 7. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A prison from 1829 to 1971, Eastern State has been investigated by multiple ghost hunter groups. Al Capone has allegedly been seen in his former cell, while other inmates are reported to still occupy the structure, seeking an escape in the afterlife. 6. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston, West Virginia:
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“I have spent a lot of time in the community. I’ve seen a lot of the needs people have. Connecting with people and building trust are some of the strengths I feel I have and will be able to take with me.” Bendinger said the three main focus points she has been hearing from residents of the district are healthcare, education and access to jobs. To this end, she believes the expansion of Medicaid should be a priority, as is putting additional money into mental health services. To improve education, Bendinger wants to see teachers paid better so the state can retain the best educators in its schools, as well as expanding funding for guidance counselors, adding psychologists in schools to identify children with potential mental needs earlier and offering more options for vocational training. Adding more vocational training at the high school and community college levels will also open up more job opportunities and lead to further economic growth. “Access to good healthcare is imperative,” Bendinger said. “We will have to work together in the legislature to save our rural hospitals. We are looking at a crisis if we don’t find a solution.” Along with these items, Bendinger said it would also be beneficial to have a new state constitution established. “Ours is the longest constitution in the world,” she said. “In the long run, a new constitution is needed. There are a lot of things we could simplify.” If the legislation is written well, Bendinger said she would support an educational lottery in Alabama, while one of her main focus points remains providing for rural healthcare throughout the state. Overall, Bendinger said she wants to make herself accountable to her constituents and work with those across the aisle to find real, workable solutions to benefit everyone in Senate District 27. “I know this area well, and I know a lot about the district and the people in it,” Bendinger said. “I want to work for all of the people of this district. I want to bring prosperity to the entire district. I am not going there to get rich, I am there to work for the people.”
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in the music room has been heard playing in the early morning hours, children have been heard playing on the fourth floor and several spirits have been spotted on the main staircase. 3.The Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville, Louisiana: The Myrtles Plantation is possibly the most haunted house in America, with a multitude of ghosts still roaming the grounds. These specters include Chloe, a slave who was hanged after poisoning her master’s wife and daughter, William Winter, who was shot on the front porch in 1871 and died while climbing the front staircase, and a young girl who has been seen jumping on beds throughout the house. 2. Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, Fall River, Massachusetts: Site of the infamous 1892 axe murders that are officially
unsolved, members of the Borden family have been spotted in the house over the years. Lizzie Borden has been seen in the basement on several occasions, and a smoky mist sometimes manifests over the couch where her father Andrew was found murdered. 1. RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, California: An ocean liner that cruised the Atlantic for more than 30 years, the Queen Mary was also used as a troop transport during World War II. Reports include the ghost of an engine room worker crushed by a watertight door in 1966, spirits of former passengers jumping into the first class pool and the cries of sailors from the HMS Curacoa killed when the two ships collided in 1942. Honorable Mentions: Whaley House, San Diego; Alcatraz Prison, San Francisco; Fort Ticonderoga, New York.
County school board approves last-minute trips By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Five overnight and out-of-state school trip requests were approved by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education in an emergency meeting early Tuesday afternoon regarding trips taking place before the next board meeting. The five trips approved include the Horseshoe Bend volleyball team traveling to Huntsville for the regional tournament, the Dadeville volleyball team going to the state tournament in Birmingham, the Horseshoe Bend track team going to the state meet in Oakville, the Dadeville cross country team going to the state meet in Priceville and students from the Edward Bell Career Tech Center traveling to a robotics and fabrication trade show in Atlanta. While the board approved these trips, there was some discussion on how to avoid this issue and not have to call emergency meetings to approve such outings. “Board policy requires all overnight and outof-state trips to be approved by the board,” superintendent Joe Windle said. “Sometimes a coach doesn’t know they’re moving on to the next level. Some coaches take their schedule into consideration and put in for transportation at the start of the season, then cancel it if they don’t make it.” In order to help out this issue in the future, the board briefly touched on amending board policy to allow the superintendent to approve trip requests like this that come up between board meetings on a case by case basis. Windle said a draft of such an amendment would be prepared and presented to the board at its next meeting. The next regular meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27.
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he United States is full of people with different opinions on virtually every issue. That is part of the beauty of this country. We all have our own thoughts about things, but when all is said and done, we usually find a way to work things out and find a solution to whatever problem we face. However, we are growing more and more partisan with each passing day. We cheer our side no matter what, while we call those on the other side harsh names and stop listening to them the moment they begin speaking and proposing a potential solution, even if it is a reasonable idea. Both sides are guilty of this. The left wants to hate on virtually everything President Trump does, but the Republicans pitched fits for the better part of eight years when President Obama would try to accomplish certain policies. We need to cut the anger out. Just because someone doesn’t think the exact same way as you do doesn’t mean they’re stupid, un-American or in lockstep with our enemies. Telling people to get out of the country if they don’t like a certain policy or belief doesn’t help anything. Calling people names and making fun of their proposals harms everyone. Being angry with those of a different belief system does not solve the problem. It only exacerbates the divide between us, leaving us spinning our wheels and getting nowhere fast. So, rather than being angry and hateful with each other, let’s try a little kindness and understanding. Instead of endlessly drowning out the other side with our own rhetoric, we should listen to what they have to say. We may disagree on how to achieve solutions to our problems, but when we come together, talk it all out and find a common ground compromise, we can reach a resolution benefitting everyone.
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his weekend, leftwing protesters accosted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a Kentucky restaurant, yelling at him that he was a “traitor.” But not so long ago, it was tea party conservatives who were calling McConnell a traitor to the GOP. They owe him an apology. While President Trump deserves credit for making outstanding judicial nominations, long before Trump declared his candidacy McConnell was laying the groundwork for a conservative transformation of the federal judiciary. It was, he told me in an interview last week, “entirely premeditated.” In 2013, Democrats had invoked the “nuclear option,” eliminating the filibuster for all federal judicial appointments except the Supreme Court — allowing them to pack the federal circuit courts with left-wing Obama appointees by simple majority. After Republicans won back control of the Senate in the 2014 midterms, McConnell put the brakes on the Democratic confirmation juggernaut — and then blocked President Barack Obama’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to replace Justice Antonin Scalia, who had died during Obama’s final year in office. Result? On Inauguration Day, Trump was presented with a slate of more than 100 judicial vacancies to fill, including a seat on the Supreme Court. Democrats were so blinded by their anger over McConnell’s tactics that they made an unforced error: When Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch — a judge of unquestioned qualification and temperament — to fill Scalia’s seat, they decided to filibuster him. McConnell could not believe his luck. Some of his Republican colleagues had argued that, once in the majority, they should restore the judicial filibuster Democrats had eliminated — not extend
MARC THIESSEN Columnist it to Supreme Court nominations. But the Gorsuch filibuster changed their minds. “I argued to my people if this guy can’t get 60 votes then nobody a Republican president nominates is going to get 60 votes,” McConnell says. “That’s what allowed me to get people who were reluctant and complaining about using the nuclear option four years earlier to do it.” This not only put Gorsuch on the high court but also paved the way for Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation. If Democrats had preserved the filibuster, Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy, the court’s swing vote, might not have made it. I asked McConnell whether he could have gotten Republicans to invoke the nuclear option for Kavanaugh. “It would have been a lot harder,” he says. “I think in retrospect you can look back and say that was not a smart play on their part.” While the Supreme Court hears only about 80 cases a year, the federal appeals courts have final say on about 60,000 cases. And in just two years, McConnell’s Republican majority has confirmed 29 circuit court judges, as well as 53 federal district court judges -- a modern record. Today, nearly one in six circuit court judges have been confirmed by McConnell’s Senate majority. As former Hillary Clinton adviser Ronald Klain complained, “Trump’s judicial nominees will be deciding the scope of our civil liberties and the shape of civil rights laws in the year 2050 — and beyond.” Transforming the judiciary is not McConnell’s only major conservative accomplishment, but he says it will be the most lasting. “I love the tax
bill, but the ‘86 tax bill lasted four years before the political wind shifted,” he says. “But there’s not much you can do about a young man or woman who’s a strict constructionist who goes on the court at 48 and stays there for 25 years. So, I think it’s the most important thing we’re doing, and I hope we’re going to have the opportunity to do it for two more years.” If Republicans retain control of the Senate, he says, “we’re going to fill every vacancy we possibly can with strict constructionists.” Does that include another Supreme Court justice, if a vacancy comes up in a presidential election year? The tradition, McConnell explains, is that “if a Senate is of a different party than the president and a vacancy occurs in a presidential election year, it doesn’t get filled.” But what if the president and the Senate are of the same party? “Could you imagine ... a majority in the Senate of the same party as the president saying ‘no thank you’? I don’t think that’s likely to happen.” So, is the “McConnell Rule” that when you have the White House and the votes in the Senate, you use them? “Yep,” he says. “That’s the way it’s going to work. That’s the way it’s worked for 230 years.” The 21st century is still young. But so far, Mitch McConnell is arguably the most consequential conservative leader of the century. And he may not be done yet. The voters will decide in two weeks. Marc Thiessen writes a twice-weekly column for The Post on foreign and domestic policy and contributes to the PostPartisan blog. He is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush. His column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate. He can be reached on Twitter @marcthiessen.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
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Pet owners partaking in frightening fun this Halloween should remember to keep all their little ghouls and goblins safe — including the fourlegged ones. Tricks for treats? Only if those treats are safe for pets, since many Halloween candies can be toxic to animals. Chocolate and sugar-
free candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be particularly dangerous if ingested, so keep your pet from sniffing around the candy bowl. When trick-or-treaters roam the streets, pets can become disoriented and scared. Be sure to provide a safe, quiet space they can retreat to if needed, and watch the door for escape
artists: many pets will try to disappear outside if given the chance. Keeping pets safe this Halloween doesn’t have to be tricky. With a few simple precautions, the entire family can safely enjoy the holiday’s spooky scares. Dr. Robin Ganzert President, CEO of American Humane
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Dadeville City Council approves support for tree lighting event both the tree lighting and decorating downtown. The current plan is for the tree lighting to be held Sunday, Nov. The city of Dadeville could see 25 in the late afternoon. some festive decorations lighting Dadeville resident Ann Campbell up the downtown area this holiday came before the council, mentioning season, thanks to the efforts of a local how Young Street is regularly a art gallery and the support of the spillway for trash. She said she goes Dadeville City Council. out on a fairly regular basis to pick Cheryl Haggerty from Everything’s up what she can from the side of the Art presented the idea at Tuesday road, but asked the council if it would night’s meeting of the Dadeville City be possible to put up a “No Littering” Council, wanting to bring back an sign on Young Street. Smith said he old tradition of downtown having a would get with the street department cheerful holiday atmosphere with the and see if it had a spare sign, or if one storefronts full of decorations and would need to be ordered. lights. Everything’s Art would also “If we have a spare, we could partner with local volunteer groups use one of those signs on Fulton to help out in decorating some of the Street too,” councilwoman Brownie vacant storefronts and stores that may Caldwell said. not be able to do much. In addition, As the meeting began to wind Haggerty said Everything’s Art would down, Smith asked for a motion to like to place a tree on the lawn of the semi-adjourn the meeting, before county courthouse and have an official addressing everyone in attendance. tree lighting ceremony right after the “We’re glad to have you all here Thanksgiving holiday. with us tonight,” Smith said. “One “This is something we would really of my good friends and council like to do,” she said. “We would like members, Dick Harrelson, turned 85 the council’s approval to do this.” (Monday).” Mayor Wayne Smith said he was After these remarks, city clerk all for the plan, not only as the Debbie Minor brought a birthday cake city’s leader, but also as a resident out of her office as everyone sang of Dadeville. The council passed “Happy Birthday” to Harrelson. The a motion, giving its support to meeting was then adjourned as the Everything’s Art to go forward with council and guests shared birthday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
cake, cheese straws and punch in celebration. The Dadeville City Council also took action on the following matters: • Minutes from the Oct. 9 meeting were approved. • The council approved taking part in the annual Severe Weather Tax Preparedness Holiday from Feb. 22-24, 2019. • Resolution No. 19-001 was passed, allowing the courthouse square project to continue moving forward. Smith said after the meeting bids for the project will be able to be let out very soon. • Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson said she was still working on starting a Boys & Girls Club in town. However, to get things started, she said she wants to begin with an after-school program for local students. She added someone has approached her about a building the program could use, but she wanted building inspector Michael Richardson to take a look at the building first. • Caldwell said repair work on a gas line on Highway 49 was completed after it had been damaged during other work recently. Repair work cost the city $15,000, but Caldwell said the company that damaged the line will be reimbursing the city for the expense. • Harrelson asked the council to
Murder charges against Eclectic teen dropped By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer
Murder charges against an Eclectic teenager accused of killing his parents were dismissed on Monday by 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Randall Houston. “As prosecutors, our job is to find the truth and do justice,” Houston said. “When we can’t find the truth, it is impossible to do justice.” Jesse Madison Holton, 19, was initially arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and father, April Owenby Holton and Jesse Michael Holton, in September 2016. On Sept. 11, 2016, Elmore County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Holton residence on Lindsey Road in Eclectic when Michael Holton reported that he had found drug paraphernalia from a party hosted by Madison Holton. Less than 30 minutes later, the ECSO was called back to the residence. They found Michael Holton dead from a gunshot wound to the back of his head and April Holton severely injured. She later died at a Montgomery hospital. Michael Holton served as the mayor of Eclectic from 2012 to 2014, before stepping down, citing family issues. April Holton had filed for divorce almost a month before the deaths. Houston said there were three theories about what actually happened, and the DA had probable cause to believe all three of them. “From the beginning, this case has been open to interpretation to what is actually the truth. Either Jesse (Madison) Holton killed his father and mother; the father of Jesse (Madison) Holton killed (his) mother then Jesse killed his father; the father of Jesse (Madison) Holton killed Jesse’s mother and then killed himself,” Houston said. However, Houston said there is no proof beyond a reasonable doubt to support any of them. “Because we cannot prove whether he did it or didn’t do it beyond a reasonable doubt, we are ethically obligated, at this point, to dismiss those charges,” Houston said. According to Houston, evidence based on DNA, bloodstain analysis and fingerprint analysis did not support the theory that Madison Holton committed murder. While Madison Holton displayed unusual behavior after his parents’ deaths, evidence did not support the theory. “We did have fingerprints, but they were not
Jesse (Madison) Holton’s fingerprints. There was blood splatter, but none of it was on (Madison),” Houston said. Madison Holton’s defense attorney, Tom Azar, maintains that the deaths of Madison Holton’s parents were the result of a murder-suicide for which Michael Holton bore responsibility. “I believe that Michael Holton murdered his wife and then stuck a gun in the back of his head and shot himself,” Azar said. Azar said April Holton had several injuries where she had been beaten and Michael Holton’s skin was recovered from under her fingernails. Michael Holton was also found with defensive wounds. “We can only surmise that they fought before he killed her,” Azar said. Azar also said Michael Holton’s ambidexterity made it possible for him to shoot himself at an unusual angle. Based on the position of the bullet wound in Michael Holton’s head, Houston said his death is still classified as a homicide. If additional evidence that incriminates Madison Holton is presented in the future, Houston said the murder charges could be reinstated. Houston said the murder of Madison Holton’s parents will remain open. Azar said they had fought to get the case resolved for nearly two years before the charges were dropped. “It was a long time coming,” Azar said. “Today, the district attorney’s office realized that their job was to seek truth and justice, and that’s exactly what they did.” Houston said Madison Holton pleaded guilty to a Class B felony, which is unrelated to the death of his parents. Under youthful offender status, the details surrounding the Class B felony are not available to the public. Houston also declined to comment on Holton’s sentence for the underlying charge, but did confirm that Holton’s youthful offender status limits his maximum sentence to three years. Despite spending more than a year in jail and being unable to graduate with his class at Elmore County High School, Azar said Madison Holton has stayed balanced and grounded throughout the court proceedings. “He is hopefully finishing up his high school diploma over the next couple of months,” Azar said. “His intentions are to go to college and get his bachelor’s and then consider postgraduate work.”
approve a resolution to purchase a new limb collecting truck for the city at a cost of approximately $127,000. “We have the funds to pay for this vehicle,” Harrelson said. • Harrelson also said he received a quote from a local painter who will be able to paint and caulk the exterior of city hall and the adjacent building for $1,700, while the city will be purchasing the caulking and the paint. Harrelson said the city has the funds to complete this project and the council approved the bid. • Smith said the beautification board is working hard to get everything moving in the right direction. At the same time, he said he has been receiving complaints from residents about the torn-down remains of the burned house on East LaFayette Street. Richardson and city attorney Robin Reynolds said they would be looking into it. • The council approved a motion to recognize Veterans Day as a city holiday, closing city hall on Monday, Nov. 12. • One request to rent the recreation center was approved. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Dadeville City Hall, following the pre-council meeting at 5:30.
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LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, Oct. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. Alexander City Police Captain James Orr will talk about ways to protect oneself from identity theft. Bring a sack lunch and VCCA will provide dessert and tea. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon Tuesday, Oct. 23 to reserve a space. FALL FESTIVAL: Ivy Creek Hospice is hosting a fall festival Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Dadeville at 201 Mariarden Road. There will be bouncy houses, roasted corn, petting zoo, cake walk, Sonny’s Hotdogs, games, prizes and more. CHOIR CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell and Alexander City Middle School choral departments are hosting their fall choir concert at Calvary Heights Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at Calvary Heights Baptist
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Church. It will feature the middle school chorus, gospel choir varsity singers and more. The public is invited and it is free of charge. CARNIVAL: Adams Health and Rehab is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 25. Tickets are five for a $1 or 25 cents each. There will be plenty of fun and games. For more information contact activity director Linda Young at (256) 329-0847. All proceeds go toward the residents’ Christmas. CONCERT: The Alexander City Arts Association is hosting “The Return,” a Beatles tribute band at the BHRS Auditorium Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.
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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting a National Women’s Conference Oct. 25 - 28 at the Liberty Life Christian Center. Supplication will be at 9 a.m. daily, Women in Training is at noon and Profound Women of Evangelism is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are three seminars for Young Adult Women. Sunday, Oct. 28 is climax day with Natasha Mitchell of Lufkin, Texas. Mother Ola P. Traylor is superintendant and founder and chief administrator is Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.
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WILDCAT DASH: The 5th Annual Radney Elementary School Wildcat Dash is Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 a.m. at Radney Elementary. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. Register by Sept. 7 to get a T-shirt. Fun runners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. FARM DAY: Meadows Farm is hosting a Farm Day Festival to benefit the Meadows Scholarship Funds for Tallapoosa County Schools, Mt. Carmel Baptist Youth and Tallapoosa County Crisis Center Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It costs $2 to enter and vendors are welcome to rent a space for $10. For more information email meadowsfarmal@gmail.com. The farm is located at 3547 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. DRUG TAKE BACK: The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force will be hosting a drug take back event at Walgreens in Alexander City Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. OLD FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center’s Annual Old Farm Day is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will by syrup making, an antique car show and vendors. Concessions will be sold and the museum will be open. Admission is $5 per car. CARNIVAL: A “Good Ole Days” Halloween Carnival will be at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, Saturday. Oct. 27 from 5 p.m. - until. There will be many booths like cake walk, roulette wheel, fish pond, ring toss, basketball throw, helium balloons, photo cut-out stands, dart board, bowling, bean-bag toss, duck pond, pingthe-pong, animal walk, bouncy house, bingo, face painting, football throw,
palm reading, tattoo parlor and more. Children 12 and younger will receive 10 free tickets to selected booths. Food items include hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, candied apples, popcorn, candy, chips and drinks. EASTERN STAR CELEBRATION: The 105th celebration fo the Cottage Grove Chapter 313 Order of Eastern Star is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Morning Star District Center building on County Road 30 in the Cottage Grove Community. Rev. Rosevelt Gregory is the speaker. TRUNK OR TREAT: Kellyton United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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HAUNTED TRAILS: There will be a Haunted Trail from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1247 Jefferson Street in Alexander City. It is free of charge.
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FOUNDERS DAY: GAP Fellowship Church is celebrating its 19th Annual Founder’s Day Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Rev. Robert Williams of Peace & Goodwill Baptist Church. Lou Benson is pastor of Gap Fellowship. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bradford United Methodist Church is hosting its annual homecoming celebration Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10:30 am. The guest speaker will be Rev. Alex Beaube. Special music will be provided by “The Wilkes.” There will be a fellowship dinner following the service. FALL FESTIVAL: First Baptist Church is hosting a fall festival Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be held in the Family Life Center and parking lot. Parking will be available behind the Family Life Center. There will be games, fun and fellowship for everyone. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church is holding its 149th Church Anniversary Celebration Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. David Coe is the guest minister. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of Mt. Olive. WOMEN’S DAY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting Women’s Day Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker is ministress Shannon H. Peoples of Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church in Montgomery. Rev. Michael Strong is pastor of Kellyton Chapel. MENS DAY: Bread of Life ACOP on Highway 280 in Kellyton is holding its 2nd Men’s Day program Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. The speaker is Pastor Adnoia Thomas of Flint Hill Baptist Church. Pastor Bread of Life ACOP is Neverland Tuck.
Monday, Oct. 29
FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The public is invited.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the
Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance. No appointment is needed but help is first come, first serve. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card and list of medications with dosage and strength.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
TRUNK OR TREAT: Central Alabama Community College is hosting a trunk or treat Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the CACC baseball field. There will be games, candy and fun for children up to sixth grade. VETERAN’S PROGRAM: The New Adka Community Development Center is hosting a Veterans Program Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at 59 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker is Eugene Benford, U.S. Army Retired Commander CSO DAV Representative. Lyman Ward Military Academy and Avery Martin will be special guests. Everyone is invited. For more information contact Evelyn Johnson at 256-896-2702 or Mary Greathouse at 256-896-2729. FALL FESTIVAL: Family Worship Center is hosting a fall festival Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. There will be a trunk or treat, duck pond, coke toss, cake walk, fishing and bean bag toss.
Thursday, November 1
LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, November 1 from noon to 1 p.m. with registered nurse Sandra Patten who will present “Tackling Getting Older.” Bring a sack lunch and VCCA will provide dessert and tea. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon Tuesday, Oct. 30 to reserve a space.
Sunday, November 4
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 89th Church Anniversary Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Pastor Tyrone Edwards of New Spirit Baptist Church in Opelika. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church.
Tuesday, November 6
MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance. No appointment is needed but help is first come, first serve. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card and list of medications with dosage and strength. SOUP LUNCHEON: The First United Methodist Church UMW Election Day Soup Luncheon is Tuesday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The cost is $7 and includes vegetable beef soup, cornbread, drink and a dessert.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You will want more contact with a partner than usual. You are trying to resolve an issue to everyone’s satisfaction. Checking in with others to discuss key points is smart. Understanding what motivates you to head in a certain direction might not appeal to some. Tonight: Hang out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Despite a Ät of anger or frustration, you can be found smiling most of the day. As long as you relax, the cards will fall in the right direction for you. Reach out to someone at a distance whom you don’t often slow down to speak to or share news with. Tonight: Make it easy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your perky attitude and happy style draw friends toward you. You might wonder what would be the best thing for you to do under a certain set of circumstances. A partner is likely to give you strong feedback. Try to stay on topic as much as possible. Tonight: At a favorite spot. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might want to come to terms with a loved one or dear friend. Reach out to this person. Though there could be a minute or two of anger, eventually you will be able to talk through what has been a problem. Allow more give-and-take with this person. Tonight: Around friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Others always seem to notice you, but at the present moment you might feel as if you are being noticed too much, especially professionally. Don’t get nervous, but try to be less social than usual. You could gain from this moment in a big way. Tonight: Do something just for you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A partner could be more provocative than usual. Avoid triggering a disagreement if possible. Frustrations might be high, but if you stay Åexible, you will Åow through a situation with ease. Be willing to work with the unfamiliar and the unknown. Tonight: Try something new. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
One-on-one relating takes you to a new level of understanding. You might wonder whether you will be able to fulÄll a commitment involving a loved one. Anger and/or frustration could bubble up if you are not careful in how you deal with this person. Tonight: Be a duo. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Defer to a partner. Attempt to get the feedback you need. You’ll discover the signiÄcance of getting information as well as the need to apply it. Be willing to take a stand, if need be. Others appreciate you stepping up to the plate. Tonight: Listen to what a loved one is sharing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Be willing to take a risk. Know that even with the Full Moon, you could be bored and dragging. Recognize how a child or loved one often inspires you to take risks. You might decide to be your own cheerleader today. Go for what you want. Tonight: Let the fun take over. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Being reasonable always seems to help. You usually come up with the right response. Back out of a problem that does not interest you. Be clear about your motivation. Open up a conversation about a self-imposed restriction. Get feedback. Tonight: Go where your friends are. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You sense that you can’t get more information by asking questions or by snooping around. Others are likely to divulge more than you had anticipated. A friendship could feel more draining to you now than it has in the past. Take a step back, if possible. Tonight: Just do not be alone. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You will stay on top of a project. Others might be surprised by how smoothly things are running. Trust that you will know when you have had enough. Explore an idea that you have thought about and now want to talk through. Tonight: Dream up some wonderful weekend plans.
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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom
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Employment Scott Accounting and Computer Service, Inc. Alexander City, AL Software Technician (Traveling Required). College degree or equivalent experience required. Offers competitive compensation and excellent EHQHÂżWV Please email resume to resume@sacssoftware.com.
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Woodard Estate Sale October 25 8am-6pm October 26 9am-3pm October 27 8am-12pm Go out Highway 63 North, Turn right Dobbs Circle, Look for estate sale signs. Antique hall tree, oak table/4 chairs, maple table/4 chairs, dining room table/8 chairs, chifferobe, kitchen island, chest-of-drawers, bookshelf, ZLFNHU KDPSHU ÂżOH FDELQHW accent tables, full-size cot, sofa, mirrors, rolling carts, blue and white/decor (Spode/Johnson Bros/Lochs of Scotland/etc), glassware, dishes, silver-plate serving pieces, linens, lamps, kitchenware (pots/pans/Pyrex/ Corningware/cast iron/small appliances), Bestecke Solingen Ă&#x20AC;DWZDUH KROLGD\ GHFRU Ă&#x20AC;DW VFUHHQ 79 SRWWHU\ bookends, Austin sculptures, collectibles, designer clothes/ jackets (medium-14), shoes (size 8), purses/evening bags, jewelry, vintage microscope/slides, Auburn/ Wildcat cushions/stadium VHDWV RIÂżFH VXSSOLHV 7-gallon air tank, gas cans, LOTS of odds & ends for guys! ADM Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
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Big Inside Yard Sale Highway 22 East Brick house across from Horseshoe Bend School, Sat. Oct 27 & Sat. Nov 3 8:00am-2:00pm
Dachshund puppies for sale Black with tan markings, 6 weeks old and wormed parents on-site $100 each Call: (334)541-3265
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Greenleaf Apartments 1BR with half-price deposit! Call:(256)794-2101 .
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For Rent: 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home Fenced in yard. $700 rent & $700 deposit. Call (770) 468-2542. HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate dining area. Clean & safe neighborhood. Alex City. $900 per month. If interested, contact: 334-728-3669.
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Hay For Sale Well fertilized Local delivery $45 per bale
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Medical Equipment Transfer bench for shower taken out of box and assembled but never used Asking $$25 Call: (334)541-3265
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HOMEMADE QUILTS Variety of Pattern Quilts: Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin & Crib Call 256-234-4335 for more information.
Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410
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10% Buyers Premium on the first $4500 of each lot and then a 1% buyers premium and the remaining balance of each lot.
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For Sale: $76,500 1227 6th Street, Alex City Main House- 2BR/1BA, Kitchen, Large Den Guest House-2BR/1BA Call Amy Duncan for Showing: 256-212-2222 Lake Martin Realty HOME FOR SALE. LEASED LOT SANDY CREEK LAKE MARTIN: FURNISHED 30MIN FROM AUBURN, $67,000/home, LOT RENT $400/month 772 Shoreline Drive Jacksons Gap. Details/Pictures see Zillow 706-773-9378
Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2IÂżFH KRXUV SP SP &DOO
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2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018
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Alex City New 2018 3BR/2BA Mobile Home Owner Financed Available, No Credit Checks in Highly Restricted Park $800/month Call Bobby 256-749-3513
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1995 Harley Davison Softail Custom Lots of extras 16,800 actual miles. 6200.00 dollars. Bike is in great shape. (256)596-2394
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Caregiving I am available to sit with the elderly. 256-307-1146
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barred. Curtis Wade Bradberry and Cynthia Lynn Bradberry Whatley, Co-Personal Executors for the Estate of Jesse Wayne Bradberry Barnes & Radney, PC, Attorneys for Co-Executors Bonita Caldwell, Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and 8, 2018 EST/BRADBERRY, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FREIDA M. FULLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-0072 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of October, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita Caldwell, Specially Sitting as Probate Judge of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persona having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Richard Long Fuller, Personal Representative John K. Johnson, Attorney for Personal Representative, PO Box 434, Rockford, Alabama 35136-0434 Bonita Caldwell, Specially Sitting as Probate Judge Alexander City Outlook: Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and 8, 2018 EST/FULLER, F. PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ESTATE OF JESSE WAYNE BRADBERRY PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2018-0149 Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned don the 16th day of Oct. 2018 by Bonita Caldwell, Acting Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present he same within time allowed by law or the same will be C
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Public Notices performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act. 3ODQV DQG 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQV DUH RQ ÂżOH LQ 5RRP ( RI the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110. In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be LVVXHG RQO\ WR SUHTXDOLÂżHG contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids. The bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil 5LJKWV $FW RI 6WDW 8 6 & ' 72 ' DQG 7LWOH FRGH RI )HGHUDO Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, OfÂżFH RI 7KH 6HFUHWDU\ 3DUW nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHV DOO ELGGHUV WKDW LW ZLOO DIÂżUPDWLYHO\ LQVXUH that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director Alexander City Outlook: 2FW DQG 1RY STPNU-HSIP-0049(509) Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
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New Site native serves aboard one of Navy’s most advanced warships stateside and on the high seas aboard surface ships around the world. USS Mason is one of more than 60 ships on the east A 2016 Gates County High coast of the United States as part School graduate and New Site of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. native is serving in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Navy aboard the guided-missile U.S. Navy ships are deployed destroyer USS Mason. globally, and their presence helps Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class the Navy control the sea. Sea Tyler Phillips is an operations control is vital to project power, specialist aboard the warship secure common areas, deter based in Norfolk, Virginia. USS aggression and assure allies when Mason is named after Secretary and where desired. of the Navy John Young Mason Due to its extensive combat and Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient Ensign Newton Henry capability, the Mason is able to fire Tomahawk Cruise Missiles Mason. A Navy operations specialist is and other weapons as part of responsible for being in charge of sustained combat operations the radar navigational equipment. against targets on and below the “You really have to know how sea, in addition to hitting targets hundreds of miles over the land. to work with communication The ship is equipped with the equipment and radar systems,” Aegis Combat System, which Phillips said. integrates the ship’s electronic Phillips credits success in the sensors and weapons systems to Navy to many of the lessons defend against anti-ship missile learned in New Site. “I come from a small town and threats. The ship’s air search and fire control radar provides I learned how to communicate with other people that has helped continuous search and tracking of hundreds targets simultaneously. me work with others,” Phillips The crew of more than 300 said. sailors build a strong fellowship U.S. Navy sailors, like while working alongside each Phillips, are stationed both By RICKY BURKE Navy Office of Community Outreach
other. The sailors are highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions as part of a busy life of specialized work, watches and drills. “Hitting different ports such as I did in Ireland, gives me the opportunity to experience different cultures and people,” Phillips said. Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Phillips is most proud of making the rank of petty officer third class. “My father served in the Navy and we have a friendly competition to see who could make the highest rank,” Phillips said. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Phillips and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes, one that will provide a critical component of the Navy the nation needs. “Serving in the Navy means I am proud and honored to have the opportunity to serve and defend for those that cannot,” Phillips added.
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New Site native Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Phillips serves aboard USS Mason and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
RVFD celebrates Fire Prevention Month at Reeltown Elementary By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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Above: Reeltown fire chief Cade Cosby asks the fifth-grade students at Reeltown Elementary if they would like to be a firefighter when they grow up as several students raise their hands. Left: Cosby times Jake Yarborough as he puts on all of the fire safety gear needed to enter a burning building. It took Yarborough just over one minute to completely suit up.
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This month is Fire Prevention Month and the Reeltown Volunteer Fire Department members set aside last Wednesday to introduce themselves to the younger members of the community through their annual Fire Prevention and Safety Day held at Reeltown Elementary School. “Every year in October we visit and teach the kids fire protection and fire safety,” fire chief Cade Cosby said. “The younger children need to know what we look like and to understand we are here help.” Students in pre-K through fifth grade were taught important lessons like how to escape a building that is on fire, what do after escaping a fire, but most importantly, they were introduced to local firemen. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions and become familiar with the fire department and some of the equipment it utilizes. “We teach them to call 911 once they are safely out of harm’s way, what the equipment is used for, the expense of the equipment and we have the opportunity to talk to them one on one,” Cosby said. “That’s really what it’s about. It gives them a chance to get to know us.” In this small town, the fire department is made up of community members and it’s important to spark interest in the adults and the children who may want to volunteer in this closeknit organization through demonstrations and other community events like this. “It’s a recruiting tool, more so for the kids in the fourth and fifth grade,” Cosby said. There were three generations of firemen at the school-day event and Jake Yarborough was the youngest. Yarborough first expressed interest in becoming a fireman in the fifth grade and it was Cosby who kindled his interest in pursuing the career. “He had to do a project about what he wanted to do when he grew up and he said he wanted to be a fireman. He had to get someone from that career field to come to speak to the class and he asked me to do it. I came, we became friends and I kind of took him under my wing. I don’t know if it was a good thing or a
bad thing, but here he is,” Cosby said with a grin. Keeping with the tradition, Cosby’s mentor was also on hand for Fire Prevention Day to express the significance of introducing the younger generation to the important role the local firefighters have in the community. “It’s important that the children understand how much the fire department means to this town. It’s important for them to understand, even at that age, that it’s about community service. Cade was recruited as a high school student and so was Jake,” Reeltown VFD’s Pete Mastin said. Mastin has been a member of the fire department since 2003 and he says this is a way to give back to the community that has welcomed him as one of its own. “I look at it as a privilege,” he said. “I’m not from here. I was born and raised in Montgomery and I traveled all over the country before coming here. This community has been very, very good to me and I like to pay my debts back.” The fire department has a cadet program for students at the high school level and it offers classes on important emergency response procedures. “We have three members now that are students who are cadets or firefighters,” Mastin said. “We’re teaching an emergency responder class for the high school and we have put about 40 students through that in the last four years. Even if they don’t join the fire department, they know CPR skills, they know what to do if someone has a broken hip, and they know the basic skills of keeping someone alive.” Fire Prevention and Safety Day allowed students to get an up-close look at firefighting equipment, medical emergency equipment while engaging students. After lunch, the morning clouds dissipated and the sun came out. Temperatures rose just enough for the last class of students to enjoy a quick mist of water from the big red tanker truck. Following the demonstration and with an abundance of student laughter and delight, it’s a safe bet the three generations of firemen who hosted this event could have very well met their fourth generation somewhere in that mass of excited fifth-graders.
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Benjamin Russell’s Taylor Harris (23) lays down a block earlier this week. The Wildcats will play at 2 p.m. today at Cramton Bowl.
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Tide. Surely, labama has Crimson Tide parasome of phernalia, caps, the coolshirts, jackets or est high school possibly body ink, football nicknames can be found on in the South: many Friday night Slocomb Red fans. Tops, Highland JOE Apparently, Home Flying we also love Squadron, Holt MCADORY our NFL. Of the Ironmen, and, of Columnist league’s 32 teams, course, the immac21 nicknames are ulate Frisco City represented here Whippets. I analyzed 478 Alabama in Alabama. Strangely, the league’s most popular franhigh school mascot nickchises – Steelers, Cowboys names Sunday afternoon and Packers – are not part and discovered a few revof Alabama’s Friday night elations. Put it this way … lights. However, if you if you attend a high school can’t make it to Mercedes football game this Friday Stadium on a given Sunday, night, there’s a 36 percent you could still watch the chance either the Tigers, Falcons battle the Bears, Eagles, Bulldogs, Panthers or Wildcats will be playing. Panthers or Eagles on a given Friday night. Why? Because of the 478 Another thing, we’re in schools, 174 of them go the heart of the Bible Belt, by one of these overused right? You can’t buy alcohol names. The most popular on Sundays until a certain nickname … Tigers (duh) time and saying grace at with 44 schools adopting dinnertime is something the jungle cat. we’ve been taught since Since high schools in birth. But 16 high schools Alabama seemingly have cheer “Go Devils!” on an affinity with predatory cats, I couldn’t help but take Friday nights. Red Devils, the study further. Other than Blue Devils, Purple Devils — and even the McIntosh Tigers, Lions, Wildcats, Demons. That’s right, Leopards, Bobcats, Demons. We’re supposed to Cougars, and Bearcats, cast them out … you know someone with crayons got the team chaplain must be crazy naming teams and conflicted. For what it’s handed us the Purple Cats, worth, the Alabama high Purple Tigers and Golden school football crusades Tigers. In case all other have begun as six teams are Tigers are passive, Minor named the Saints. gives us the Tenacious One thing I love about Tigers. high school football is origiDozens of Alabama nality and relish in a name cities, counties, rivers indigenous to the school’s and streams bear Indian city or county. You know, names. So do our sports teams. Names like Indians, something that represents the area and sets it apart Redskins, Chiefs and from others. Take Highland Chieftans are pretty obviHome, for example. Did ous namesakes of native Americans. Thirteen schools you know much of its 1941 football team was bear the name “Warriors,” called away for military and one can only assume that’s native American. You duty — all going into the airborne division? Of course can’t help but offer a nice they became the Flying shout out to the Alabama Squadron! School for Deaf: Silent Considering 48 schools Warriors. Nice touch on the bear the Tiger moniker, I’m nickname, folks. so glad they weren’t named We love our SEC footthe Flying Tigers. ball here in the Heart of Dixie. So much so all SEC Joe McAdory is program nicknames are represented with the excep- Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert tion of three: Razorbacks, Commodores and Crimson College of Business.
SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 25 High school football Morgan Academy at Lyman Ward, 7 p.m. High school volleyball Class 6A South Regional Pelham vs. Benjamin Russell at Cramton Bowl, 2 p.m. Class 3A South Regional
Dadeville vs. Walter Wellborn at Cramton Bowl, 9 a.m. Class 2A South Regional Goshen vs. Central Coosa at Cramton Bowl, 12:45 p.m. Class 2A North Regional Horseshoe Bend vs. Ohatchee at Von Braun Center, 11:30 a.m.
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4 local teams head to regionals today been studying up on that. But the Generals took Tuesday to mostly focus on themselves in preparation. Four of the area’s five volleyball “We had just one small little teams are still alive and heading to practice,” Turner said. “We worked their respective regional tournaments on basic skills. That’s about all you today. Benjamin Russell, Dadeville can do is fine tune your basic skills and Central Coosa all travel to the and make sure you know how to Cramton Bowl in Montgomery for serve and know how to pass.” their first-round matchups, while Turner said she’s hopeful senior Horseshoe Bend took a hike up to Maggie Wood will help lead the Huntsville for its first matchup today team during the regional. against Ohatchee. “Maggie is probably playing The Generals were the winner her best volleyball of the season,” of their area for the second year in Turner said. “She had a really good a row, but HBS coach Julie Turner area tournament and a really good is hopeful this year’s regional game against Coosa in the last tournament will be more successful regular season game, so she’s been due to the ramped up schedule the looking really strong.” Generals faced this year. Horseshoe Bend’s first game is at “Ultimately our goal would be to 11:30 a.m. come out of regional and advance to In Class 6A, Benjamin Russell state,” Turner said. “But we’ll just is going to have a tall task against have to see who we play and how Pelham, which has a 31-6 record this we match up.” season. There’s a couple of things After winning the area the Wildcats need to focus on if they tournament, Turner expressed some hope to pull off an upset. The first is worry about not knowing much staying mentally in the game; BRHS about their regional opponents, but has been known to falter when it she said the team did get ahold of gets down on itself. The Wildcats one film from Ohatchee, so it has also need to serve the ball well and By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
do a better job on serve receive than they did Monday against Opelika in the area championship. “We have to go back to the drawing board with our serve receive and focus on that,” Benjamin Russell coach Magan Ford said after Monday’s game. “We’ll focus on being smart with our swings and being disciplined with our blocks. We’re getting hands on most balls, but we’re not disciplined with our blocks so it’s going here, there, everywhere. We just need to get back in and practice all the little things and fine tuning.” Benjamin Russell will play at 2 p.m. In Class 3A, Dadeville pulled off a big upset in its area tournament, defeating Beulah in a five-set marathon, so the Tigers will match up with Walter Wellborn today at 9 a.m., and Central Coosa, the No. 2 seed out of its area, will play Goshen in Class 2A action at 12:45 p.m. At regionals, teams must win two games to guarantee a spot at the state tournament. The second day of regionals decides seeding at state.
Tigers feeling confident after winning area championship By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Dadeville volleyball team fought with intensity Monday night in the Class 3A Area 6 tournament against B.B. Comer and host Beulah, winning the area championship and punching its ticket to the regional tournament beginning today in Montgomery. “It was absolutely incredible Monday night,” Dadeville coach Jenni Roy said. “The girls really worked together. The competition was great, and they’re playing the best they’ve played all year.” After downing B.B. Comer in straight sets to advance to the area finals, Roy said her team really had
to battle against Beulah for the area championship, but the Tigers took down the Bobcats to win the area title and advance to the regional tournament with a better seeding. “We knew going into the match against Beulah we would be going to Montgomery, but the girls just kept fighting to earn a good seed,” Roy said. “Our spirits are really high coming off winning the area championship.” Roy felt her team’s match against Sylacauga last week also helped boost them in the area tournament and could provide an additional boost in the regional rounds. While Dadeville fell in four sets against the Aggies, Roy said the Tigers kept it close the entire match against a larger school, helping
them realize they can be successful and hang in there with teams they may face in the postseason. As the Tigers prepare to take on Walter Wellborn today, their main focus is to take it game by game, focus on the key things and hopefully advance to the state tournament in Birmingham. Roy also said not only are the Tigers excited about where they stand and their chances of doing well at regionals, but support is pouring in from the rest of the school. “We are getting a lot of support from everyone at school. There are at least 80 students signed up to go to Montgomery (today) to watch us,” Roy said. “This is my first year coaching, so this has been a great way to wrap it up so far.”
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