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Court date coming for murder suspects By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Suspects in the murder of John Farrel Adamson are due in court Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in front of Judge Kim Taylor for a first call. Tavorick Laquaz Black of Dadeville, Dazmon Notorious Shaw of Camp Hill and Daquon Denzel Sheeley have been charged in the 27 year-old’s death. Court records show Shaw has retained Alexander City attorney Jason Jackson while Sheeley has court appointed representation of Michelle Perez. Records show no representation for Black.

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Warrants for the three men charge them with murder and provide more details surrounding the Sept. 28

murder in Dadeville. Black was alleged to commit murder in the commission of another crime, robbery in the first degree. Black was arrested Oct. 4 and was released Oct. 19 on $250,000 bond. Shaw was arrested Sept. 29 and bonded out Oct. 4 on a $250,000 bond. Shaw’s warrant indicates he allegedly committed murder while trying to distribute a controlled substance. Shaw is alleged to have committed the crime while out on bond on two other drug charges. Court records See SUSPECTS • Page A3

Probate Judge: Crossover votes not intentional

Council plans for progress

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Earlier this year, the Alabama State Legislature passed a bill to stop crossover voting, where a voter who cast a ballot in one party’s primary election Archer would be unable to vote in a runoff of the opposing party. See VOTES • Page A5

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

its daily rounds. Currently, the information boxes on the buses are wireless, but they could be wired in to the bus if desired, according to Bentley. “With this, you are able to track speed,

The Dadeville City Council continued to discuss several c topics regarding progress to throughout town during th Tuesday night’s meeting. T Despite Councilman Dick D Harrelson’s absence due to his H current hospital stay because c of o health issues, the council made good progress on the m business of Dadeville. b During the pre-council meeting, Police Chief David m Barbour said there was an old B paint booth area in a part of p the th old McKelvey Chevrolet building owned by the city. He b said s someone had approached him h about wanting to obtain the th curtain and rods in the booth, and in lieu of cash b payment, would “purchase” p the th items by doing paintwork on o one of the Humvees the Dadeville Police Department D recently acquired. r City Attorney Robin Reynolds said he wanted to R see s the curtain and rods, and would also like to have a w written agreement between the w city c and individual wanting the items. Before adjourning, the it council approved a resolution c to consider bartering the curtain and rods, pending c Reynolds’ examination and the R

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Tallapoosa County School Supertindent Joe Windle talks with Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour, Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran and others during the nSide bus tracking program presentation Friday morning.

Tensions lead to Bonner quitting County officials get school bus GPS demonstration finance committee “With this, you are able to track By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Frustrations over availability of financial documents lead Camp Hill Councilman Dean Bonner to resign from the council’s financial committee. “I got frustrated,” Bonner said Tuesday. “We keep making the same suggestions to town staff and yet no progress.” See FINANCE • Page A8

A crowd consisting of Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle, Director of Student Services Casey Davis, Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran, Chief David Barbour of the Dadeville Police Department and Sheriff Jimmy Abbett among others congregated at the County School Bus Shop Friday morning to watch as Alan Bentley from the Florencebased company nSide demonstrated school bus tracking equipment recently placed on the buses. Installed on all 46 buses operated by the Tallapoosa County School System, the equipment and accompanying software provide a wealth of information about each individual bus as it makes

speed, acceleration, deceleration and even when the door opens and closes.” — Alan Bentley

FALCONS: Wellborn Industries produces massive letters for new stadium By MITCH SNEED Editor

While the Atlanta Falcons are off to a so-so start this season, visitors to the new Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta are treated to more than a sporting event; they are part of an experience team officials have gone to great lengths to create. Right there along with state-of-the art electronics, massive scoreboards, kiosks, retractable roof, plush seating and the lowest concession prices in the NFL is an adornment created right here in Tallapoosa County. The massive wooden F-A-L-C-ON-S letters that welcome fans in the team’s now-familiar flight style were hand-crafted by Wellborn Industries in Jacksons Gap and were on display in front of the stadium for the Dirty Birds

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first home game. It all comes down to connections. David Bell is an executive with Atlanta-based Orchestrate Build, a staging and production company that helps groups stage everything from massive parties and shows to grand openings and trade shows. Bell said the project came down to knowing the capabilities that Wellborn has demonstrated in everything it does. “We’ve done a lot of work with the Falcons and Atlanta United in the past, and with the opening of the new stadium, the team really wanted to go all out,” Bell said. “Orchestrate is in Atlanta, but I have a place on Lake Martin. So I was aware of Wellborn already, and through a friend, I was able to get with them and tell them a See FALCONS • Page A3

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The massive wooden FALCONS letters that welcome fans in the team’s now-familiar flight style were hand-crafted by the area’s own Wellborn Industries.

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Obituaries

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Mrs. Ruby Gordon Holt Mrs. Ruby Gordon Holt, 80, of Camp Hill, passed away October 24, 2017. She was born July 23, 1937. Funeral service will be Thursday, October 26 at 11 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church on Lovelady Road. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m., at Ruby’s home at 12505 Hwy 49 South. She is survived by her children, Gwendolyn Stockdale (Byron), Harlan Holt (Sue) and Cecilia Johnson (Tracey); seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Washington Holt Jr.; grandson, Kirk Stockdale and great grandson, Judson Cooper Holt. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

Mrs. R M Rachel h lM Marcia i B Branchh M Meadows d 1946 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Rachel Marcia Branch Meadows, 71, of Dadeville, will be Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Rev. Freddie Senn and Rev. Clinton Branch will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Meadows passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1946 in Langdale, Alabama to Preston C. Branch and Gladys B. Crowder Branch. She was an active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and had served as the pianist for over 50 years. She retired from the Bank of Dadeville after 30 years of service. Rachel had a servant’s heart and would do anything for anyone. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, working in her yard and was the primary caregiver to her beloved Tom. Rachel loved her family very much and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of fifty years, Tom Meadows of Dadeville; daughter, Melinda Meadows Brown (Ronnie) of Equality; grandchildren, Will Meadows (Bailey), Isabella Miller, Ryleigh Meadows and Yonna Hewitt; sister, Becky M. Hicks (Doug) of Opelika; uncle, Harry Crowder of Valley; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Ashley Meadows; and brother, Gary C. Branch. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to the Fellowship Hall Fund at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 3610 Dudleyville Road, Dadeville, AL 36853. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home in Camp Hill/Dadeville is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Francis Robert “Bob” Andrews Mr 1936 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Francis Robert “Bob” Andrews, 80, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Dadeville. Rev. Gary Wiggins will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Dadeville. Mr. Andrews passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born on December 9, 1936 in Pensacola, Florida to Angus Andrews and Syble Irene Andrews. He was an active member of First Baptist Church Dadeville. He graduated the University of Florida with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was a long time resident of Fort Walton Beach, Florida where he and his wife raised their family. He was a very loving family man and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren watching them play sports. During his active years he spent many hours outdoors hunting, fishing and golfing. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nellie Jo Andrews of Jacksons Gap; daughters, Debra Clements (Jimmy) of Marion, AL, Brenda Gunter (Mike) of Mary Esther, FL; grandchildren, Logan Clements, Ally Clements; sister, Syble Lackey; brother, Leo Andrews (Elayne) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth and Ted Andrews. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Dadeville, Operation Christmas Child Fund, 178 South Tallassee Street, Dadeville, Al, 36853 or Alacare Hospice, 33 Aliant Parkway, Alexander City, Al, 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Book Sale Saturday from 8 h a.m. a – 1 p.m. Stop in to get a bag of books for $5 and three bags of books b for f $10! You can’t get this deal anywhere else. a Join us on Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. in the th lower level of the library for a presentation by Joyce Cauthen featuring fiddlers, banjo players f and a Strawbeaters, Alabama’s First Pop P Musicians. She will discuss the th early fiddles of Alabama, the musicians who played them and m the th popularity of this music in their communities. Discussions will also c

surround the pivotal role played by African Americans in developing the music at the roots of today’s bluegrass and country music. She will also demonstrate use of the banjo, “straws” (a technique in which broom straws or knitting needles were beat on the strings as the fiddler played) and guitar in backing up the fiddle. The Library will be closed on Friday due to utility work. The Wi-Fi will also be down. The Library will reopen on Saturday as usual.

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Dadeville Police Department October 23

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway lis 280 resulting in minor prop2 erty damage and no injuries. e

October 22

• A Lafayette man, age 35, was arrested on a warrant for w theft of property. th • A Tallassee man, age 20, was arrested for public intoxiw ccation and unlawful possesssion of a concealed weapon on Highway 280. o • A Camp Hill man, age 29, was arrested on a war2 rant for making terrorist ra threats. th

October 20

• A Dadeville man, age 33, was arrested on a warrant for w theft of property. th • An Auburn man, age 32, was arrested for driv3 ing under the influence on in Highway 280. H

October 19

• An Alexander City man, age 37, was arrested on a a warrant for failure to appear. w • A report was filed for theft of property that occurred on o Goodman Road. G

October 18

• An Alexander City woman, age 22, was arrested w for possession of marijuana fo on East Lafayette Street. o • An Alexander City man, age 23, was arrested for posa ssession of marijuana on East Lafayette Street. L

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department October 23

• A resident of Highway 22 East in Alexander City 2 fifiled a report for theft from a

residence. • A resident of North Thornton Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence and theft of property.

October 22

• Megan Smith of Sellers Road in Dora was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear probation revocation. • A resident of Alabama Highway 120 of Notasulga filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Lockhart Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

October 21

• A resident of Pecan Path in Dadeville filed a report for assault. • A resident of Dudleyville Road in Camp Hill filed a report for menacing and criminal trespass. • Daniel Bratton of Freeman Avenue in Tallassee was arrested for terrorist threats and public intoxication.

October 20

• Marc Carr of Henderson Drive in Camp Hill was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear. • Randall Thomas of Seventh Street in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support. • Ronnie Butler of Wallace Drive in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

October 19

• Nathan Nixon of Goodwater was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear combine influence and was

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October 18

• A resident of Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville filed a report for identity theft. • Lori Johnston of Daviston was arrested on two warrants for failure to comply possession precursor/conspiracy and probation violation precursor sale and was transported to the county jail.

October 17

• A resident of Highway 22 East in Daviston filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Campbell Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Campbell Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • David Horsley of 4th Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstaning warrant for failure to appear child support.

Alexander City Police Department October 23

• Frencedric Lurone Payne, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and domestic violence. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 22 West. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Hillabee Road. • Criminal mischief was reported on Iris Avenue. • Burglary was reported on County Road. • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Highway 280.

• Criminal trespass and criminal mischief was reported on Pineview Drive. • Criminal trespass was reported on Hillabee Street. • Harassing communications was reported on Jefferson Street.

October 22

• Patrick Lawrence Collins, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported on Young Road. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported on Trenton Trail. • Unlawful breaking and entering and theft was reported on Highway 280. • Identity theft was reported on Forrest Road. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Court. • Burglary was reported in Mill Square. • Criminal mischief was reported on Green Street.

October 21

• Harassment was reported on 4th Place. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Nolen Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on S Street.

October 20

• Jerome Walls, 37, of Daviston was arrested for failure to appear. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280. • Robbery was reported on Jefferson Street. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Scott Road. • Terrorist threat was reported on Highway 280.

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little about what we were wanting to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were excited about the opportunity, and being familiar with their work, I had no doubt that we would get incredible, quality work. They really turned out great and look good at the stadium.â&#x20AC;? When Curtis, Stacy and Jarod Wellborn were approached about the project, it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take them long to jump at the opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heck yeah,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Jarod said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can look around here and see that we like doing the unusual and the custom stuff. But to get a chance to combine football, which is another one of our loves, and our love of creating interesting things with wood, that was just a perfect opportunity for us.â&#x20AC;? The Falcons letters were touched by just about everyone in the massive Wellborn plant. The work started with a state-of-the art computer design that was projected to make a passive pattern for each of the letters, which are almost 6 feet tall. From there, the materials were carefully selected to make sure they had the best quality and would be durable, yet not too heavy. The wood for the frame was precision cut, sanded and assembled. Special highdensity wafer-thin plywood was used to create the outside of the letters. A team of finishers then applied sealers and multiple coats of Falcons red paint and mounted the letters on bases to make sure

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The massive wooden FALCONS letters that welcome fans in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now-familiar flight style were hand-crafted by the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Wellborn Industries.

they would hold up, no matter where they were displayed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really fun to see it all come together,â&#x20AC;? Curtis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always feel like we do some pretty interesting stuff, but on this, you could just see the excitement in everyone when it came time to work on them. They really took a lot of pride in them, and I think it shows

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in how they turned out.â&#x20AC;? Jason Pearson and Andy McAlister also played roles in the design and construction, but as Stacy Wellborn pointed out, everyone had a part in getting them ready. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When it came time for them to go to a different department, you could almost see a gleam in their eyes,â&#x20AC;? Stacy said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something different and fun for sure, but knowing that they were going to be seen by so many people in a new stadium, that is really something they got excited about.â&#x20AC;? Jarod said while the straight-line edge design of the Falcons lettering was fairly simple, the massive GT logo for Georgia Tech was a challenge. The interlocking letters featured a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that is oval with sharp curves. It took quite some time to figure out how to make that happen without leaving seams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That one was a real booger,â&#x20AC;? Jarod said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we worked and worked with it using several different layers and pieces and basically beat the wood into submission. It really turned out well. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty proud of that one.â&#x20AC;? The plan was to have the Tech logo on display for players to sign and put on display at Bobby Dodd Stadium. While there is no plan to abandon their traditional products for wooden logos, Jarod said he would love to do more creating of designs for colleges and professional teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to do some stuff for Auburn or Alabama or any of the SEC or ACC teams,â&#x20AC;? Jarod said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was really a lot of fun. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re even looking at different ways to do it and other materials we could use to make them pop even more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kind of looking forward to seeing them on display myself. It will be kind of nice to look at them and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we did that.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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show that Shaw was arrested in Dec. 2016 for trafficking opium and was out on a $75,000 bond. While out on the trafficking bond, Shaw was again arrested Aug. 4 for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and posted a $2,500 bond Aug. 14. The trafficking, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia charges have been bound over to the grand jury. Jackson represents Shaw in the two drug arrests and has filed for a preliminary hearing in the murder case. Sheeley was arrested Oct. 4 and according to his warrant is said to

have committed murder while in the commission of robbery first. Court records show no bond has been given to Sheeley. The murder charges stem from the Sept. 28 murder of Adamson. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said 911 dispatch received several calls of shots fired in that area at 12:47 a.m. Sept. 28. Officers arrived shortly thereafter finding Adamson and 37-yearold Gerald Haggerty lying in Jah Street with gunshot wounds. They were transported to Lake Martin Community Hospital where Adamson passed away. Haggerty was treated there and

then flown to Columbus, Georgia for continued treatment. While Barbour has not released any further details of the incident, residents on Jah Street recalled the shots from that Thursday morning. Residents said they heard about six shots over a 10-second time frame. One resident said one of the victims could be seen running from the shooter almost â&#x20AC;&#x153;running out of his clothesâ&#x20AC;? while seeking cover at a nearby home. Barbour would not comment specifically on if the incident was drug related, but said investigators are looking at all possibilities.

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Great jobless stats I product of hard work

here was a time in the not-so-distant past when Tallapoosa County made unemployment headlines for some not so good reasons. When thousands of textile jobs were lost, the county’s jobless rate surged well into double digits and stayed there for years. But it appears that those days are behind us now. Tallapoosa County’s September unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, which is the lowest on record, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. The numbers show only 594 people were recorded as unemployed in the county in September. That number is down from the 3.9 percent recorded in August and significantly down under the 5.5 percent unemployment recorded in Tallapoosa County in September 2016. There were 446 fewer jobless county residents this year than last year, according to Alabama Department of Labor statistics. The good employment numbers were experienced all across the state. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted August unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in August, down from July’s rate of 4.5 percent, and well below August 2016’s rate of 5.9 percent. The comparable national unemployment rate is 4.4 percent, up slightly from July’s rate of 4.3 percent. The last time Alabama’s unemployment rate was below the national rate was in October 2013. Those kind of numbers are often dismissed as a product of good economic times. While that may be partially true, in Tallapoosa County there was a lot of hard work by a lot of people to make those numbers drop. Leaders in Tallapoosa County, and all across Alabama, didn’t cry over lost jobs. They got attractive new jobs so our eggs would no longer all be in one fragile basket. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the positive numbers. Those are great to see. But when the backslapping is done, “let’s keep our foot on the gas,” to borrow a line from Alabama coach Nick Saban. Let’s keep up the good work rather than easing up and letting potential jobs pass us by.

Our own little miracle baby

n the wee hours of the morning on Oct. 12, I jumped up out of bed with my heart pounding like I’d just averted an IED. I heard Lucy yelling my name and the faint sound of a crying baby. I was in a state of panic, albeit briefly, as I realized it was just a dream. A few hours later, I played a round of bad golf at the Auburn Chamber Golf Classic. Lucy texted me just as I finished up. The timing was perfect. It’d been a rough 32 weeks of pregnancy. She’s been sick for most of it, and now, the exhaustion was kicking in the door. She texted because the cable man was coming early. I was tired, too. I went to bed that night without getting a shower. My stinky golf clothes were on the floor. I think I slept for 45 minutes when it started. It was a little past 1 a.m. on Friday the 13th. My life was about to change forever. I’ve been sleeping on the couch to give Lucy extra room in the bed. I heard her call my name. Apparently, she called it a couple of times. “I don’t want to scare you or anything, but she just kicked really hard. I mean really hard,” she said. “I think I’m having contractions, too. I’m going to call the hospital.” And, she did. They advised her to come in just to see what was going on. On top of that, she drove. She’s not a fan of my driving. She started having contractions during the drive. She went from 80 MPH down to 20 in a split second. I was scared to death and was still wearing my dirty golf clothes. We made it safely to the hospital, but those contractions were no joke. She turned all “Incredible Hulk” on me a time or two. I think she wanted to

actually gave birth on the move. The ambulance safely turned around and got mom and baby back to Russell. I was literally in front of JODY Russell when she called. By FULLER now, she was already in a room Columnist and the doctor and nurses were working on the baby. I ran in smash me. They planned on sending her and went left, but that was the to UAB via helicopter; however, wrong way. Then I went right. That was the wrong way, too. I due to fog, they put her on an was then told to go to the third ambulance. I chose to follow behind in our car, but the EMTs floor, and that’s when I saw my baby, Abigail Jennings Fuller, told me not to try to keep up. So, I took my time and stopped for the first time. She was about 20 minutes old. She was the to get gas. I was also a nervous most beautiful thing I’ve ever wreck. A nurse, Jana, rode in laid my eyes on. the back with Lucy. I gave her I then saw Jana. This time, I Lucy’s phone. did kiss her. I was ecstatic. I kissed her and told her I I finally made it to Lucy, loved her — Lucy not Jana. She returned the favor, but there who was being seen by another doctor. She was so brave, strong, were still some Hulk sounds in the air. I completely understood. and courageous throughout the whole ordeal. I could not have I have a whole new respect for been prouder of her. Both our women going through labor. I moms live in Tallapoosa County couldn’t do it. and were able to make it there I was making my way up quickly to see Lucy and the Highway 280 when my phone baby. That was no doubt a God started buzzing. It was Lucy, thing. Unfortunately, Lucy had but I figured it was Jana using to stay at Russell overnight, Lucy’s phone. Well, it turned while the miracle child and I out to be Lucy, and there were no Hulk sounds. She went from went on to the NICU at UAB. At some point during the night, 80 to 20. She sounded like an I finally got out of those stinky angel. golf clothes and took a shower. “She’s here,” she sweetly Abigail Jennings is the most said. precious child I’ve ever seen I think I said “who” and “what” about a dozen times, and and is doing so incredibly well. I’m not just saying that as an I wasn’t even stuttering. optimistic father. God has truly “I had the baby. She’s here, laid his hand on this miracle and she’s beautiful,” she said. child. We are so lucky to be her I momentarily stopped parents, even if she was born on freaking out and started tearing Friday the 13th. up, and then I started freaking Jody Fuller is a comic, out again. speaker, writer and soldier with They’d made it just a few three tours of duty in Iraq. He is miles past Russell Medical also a lifetime stutterer. He can Center in Alex City, when it be reached at jody@jodyfuller. happened. Thanks to a brave com. mom and a fabulous nurse, she

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Friday, weekend turn sour for yours truly

t started out like a normal Friday. I showed up at work a little later than normal, knowing that I had to cover a high school football game that night and would be up a bit late. I had a 10 a.m. appointment, so I arrived about 9. The appointment went longer than expected, but it went well. Then the first surprise of the day hit me. There were photos due for a special insert on Monday. No biggie, just something I hadn’t planned for, but my staff and I got them done in time. Then I called Alexander City, the home office of our parent company, to see if they had an extra laptop I could use. They did, so I went to pick it up, thinking anything better than my old sticky keyed laptop would help. On the way back from Alex City, laptop in tow, my truck started cutting out. It felt like I might be running out of gas, but, no, I had plenty. I began to wonder if I would make it home so that I could swap-out and use my wife’s car to go to Vincent, where my ballgame was being played. My wife wasn’t happy about the swap and me basically leaving her without transportation, but, in the end, she understood. So when it came time to go to Vincent, I left in her car, comfortable in the knowledge that I would make it back home that night.

side for no apparent reason. It was a mess. And, all the while, my deadline neared (Oh, yeah, the game had already run late). I called Alexander City and DAVID our only option was for me to GRANGER pack my stuff up, jump in my Managing car and book it to the Outlook Editor office to write my story. Few cars in the history Vincent, Alabama is 15-20 of travel on U.S. 280 have miles north of Highway 280, likely ever driven as fast as located on Highway 25 north of I did on that stretch between Childersburg. It’s not a terrible Childersburg and Alex City drive from here, mostly 9 or, if Friday night. I had to have made you choose, 231, and 280. But, it in record time. I didn’t even other than a couple gas stations stop to grab a candy bar – and I and the schools, there is nothing was starving! in Vincent. As a sportswriter or So, I get to Alex City, get my someone covering a night-time story written and by the time I sports event, you’d like to see get back to my home in Equality a McDonald’s directly across it was 1:30 in the morning. the road from the school. They Made for a long day. always have wifi and the closer At least, I thought, my new to the game you’re covering, the sports editor starts Monday. better. Well, about five minutes after That wasn’t the case Friday I arrived at the office on Monday night. The closest wifi was at morning, my phone rings. McDonald’s all the way back down 25 on 280 in Childersburg. My new sports editor wasn’t coming. He’d been offered and So I booked it there, got out accepted a managing editor’s the laptop I’d borrowed from Alex City and started to get my job at another newspaper. Can’t really blame him, but you know thoughts together to write. what they say about when it Or, in this case, try to write. rains. Finally, to end on a semiI’m still not sure whether positive note, I got my truck the laptop is just generally on fixed. Only cost me $150. the fritz, running a new Mac Here’s hoping you have platform with which I’m not a better week than I did a familiar, got too cold in my car weekend. during the game or exactly what David Granger is the the problem was, but nothing managing editor of Tallapoosa was working right with it. My Publishers’ Elmore County cursor was jumping, windows newspapers. were sliding off the screen to the

Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.

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

Brownie Caldwell

Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.

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H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.

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Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.

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Votes Sponsored by Senator Tom Whatley, the bill passed through the legislature with an overwhelming majority before being signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey. In the recent primary and Republican runoff for Jeff Sessions’ former Senate seat, nearly 700 registered voters across the state engaged in crossover voting, including 10 in Tallapoosa County. Despite these individuals violating the crossover law, Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer said he felt there was no deliberate attempt to break the new law. “I don’t think it was intentional. This is the first

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election we’ve had since the law was enacted,” he said. “I think most of it was just poll workers’ error.” In the past, the Alabama Democratic Party has made it a rule not to allow those who voted in the Republican primary to vote in a Democratic runoff, while the state GOP had no such rule in place. While Roy Moore defeated Luther Strange by a little more than 40,000 votes in the runoff election, the Alabama Department of State was still investigating these instances of voter crossover and considering prosecution. At the county level, Archer

said the 10 violators would be investigated and all information uncovered by the Nov. 6 deadline set by the State Department. According to the crossover law, the penalty for violating this law is one year in jail and a fine of $15,000, but Archer felt that, in the case of the 10 violators in Tallapoosa County, prosecution was not warranted. “I don’t believe this merits prosecution. It may not have been their fault,” he said. While he was unable to release the list of names, “I’m not going to recommend any of the people on my list be prosecuted.” Archer believed it would

instead be more proper to pursue a more moderate course of action, such as sending a letter reminding those who crossed over and voted in the Republican runoff of the new law and the penalties breaking this law carried. In future elections, Archer felt fairly confident crossover voting would not be a problem as the state changes over from paper voter books to electronic books. “The electronic voting books will help eliminate these issues and keep crossover voting from happening again,” he said. “When someone goes to vote, they will have to punch in on the screen if they’re voting in

Buses acceleration, deceleration and even when the door opens and closes,” Bentley said. “We released this in January. The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind was the first to sign on with this, followed by the Tallapoosa County School System.” Along with being able to track buses, the program offered by nSide allows users to view floor plans of each of the county schools as well as the bus shop. As a security measure, only individuals given the proper designation and authority by the county board will be able to access the program and see the information. Bentley explained a great deal about the program

the Democrat or Republican primary. That information will be recorded on the poll pad and, during a runoff, if that person tries to vote in the other party’s runoff, it will throw up a red flag.” Even with the crossover voting law still being relatively new on the books and the transition from the traditional paper voter books manually marked off by poll workers to electronic poll books, Archer believed this issue would no longer be a problem during state election cycles. “Everything has been straightened out,” he said. “We’re going to eliminate this, I feel confident about that.”

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while also showing a lot of the different features it has on his laptop. During the demonstration, he zoomed in on the map to click on a moving arrow, representing a bus traveling from Horseshoe Bend to the Edward Bell Career Tech Center in Camp Hill. After clicking on the arrow, an information box popped up, stating the time the bus began its journey, the miles it had currently traveled and the speed it was going. The program also has a weather radar feature, pulling the latest data from the National Weather Service. Bentley said nSide was working on adding alert capabilities to the weather features, but there were

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currently some bugs being worked out of the system. “The capability of seeing weather and buses is there,” he said. Bentley fielded a handful of questions from the assembled group, including Windle asking if the information available was in real time. “It’s as real time as it gets,” Bentley said. “We ping the device on the bus every five seconds and it gets relayed to the system quickly. There may be a delay of up to about 10 seconds from when it pings to when you see the data.” Barbour asked how long the data was stored in the program’s system, to which

Bentley replied that, since the company had partnered with Google, there was an unlimited amount of cloud storage available, meaning the data could be stored until the school board determined they no longer needed it. Though the information available could be limited by the central office for other agencies around the county, such as allowing Moran to focus more on the weather and the police and sheriff’s departments to see where a bus is located should the unthinkable happen, everyone felt this was a good investment. “This incorporates all of you. I think one of the things you will see in Tallapoosa

County is the coordination with all of the county agencies,” Windle said. “You can see how this was advantageous to us.” “We’re very appreciative we’re a part of this,” Abbett said. While there are still some small issues to be worked out with the program before it becomes the most effective tool it can be, installing the nSide system on Tallapoosa County school buses provides the system with good feedback about the vehicles and the multitude of factors that influence how they are handled on a daily basis. “We just felt like this was a good investment,” Windle said.

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So, ask yourself these ove is the art to questions: Have you given which Jesus gave His to someone to get something entire life, and no in return? Have you looked matter what we attempt to for the negative in a person’s master in this life, whether it life instead of the positive? is the art of music, teaching, Have you taken time to selling, writing, medicine, really listen to a person in mothering, preaching, etc., need? The Word says, “If it is nothing without LOVE! Carol Page I had the gift to speak in The love that Jesus gave Good News different languages, the gift of through His life is to be a Baptist Church understanding all mysteries & moment-by-moment, dayall knowledge, the gift of faith by-day experience to be to move mountains, gave everything shared with our friends, our in-laws I have to the poor, or burned alive for and out-laws and even our enemies. teaching & preaching the Gospel… If we want to learn how to love, we but did not have love, I am nothing.” follow the example of our Master. (1 Cor.13:1-3) But we also need to proceed in the Max Lucado says, “Think of God same way we would learn any other as our heart surgeon, and when we art in our life… practice makes come to know Him personally, He perfect! The more you practice the cracks open our chest, He removes deeper your capacity and ability is to our heart of ugliness and pain, and love. replaces it with His own… a heart of I read an article recently where a woman began using “heart exercises” love.” My friend, that’s what only God’s to practice the art of love. She would accomplish three exercises during the grace can do! So, today let’s practice the art of love, and let others see day, and when she became proficient Jesus in our daily living! Love and in those areas she made out a new Blessings! list. Her first three exercises were as follows: 1. Give something without Carol Page is a member of Good any thought of return. 2. Affirm the gift and beauty in someone else’s life. News Baptist Church and a regular columnist for The Record. 3. Listen deeply. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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unemployed, it shows that the economy is good and businesses are creating jobs.” Coosa County recorded Tallapoosa and Coosa equally impressive numbers. counties joined the rest of the Coosa posted an unemployment state in posting historic low unemployment rates during the rate of 3.3 percent, down from 4.2 percent in August month of September. Tallapoosa saw its jobless rate and almost 3 percentage fall to 3.2 percent with only 594 points lower than the 6.1 people recorded as unemployed. unemployment rate Coosa logged in September 2016. That number is down from the Statistics show only 146 Coosa 3.9 percent recorded in August residents are classified as and significantly down under unemployed. the 5.5 percent unemployment The good local news recorded in Tallapoosa County followed the pattern of great in September 2016. There numbers statewide. were 446 fewer jobless county Alabama’s preliminary, residents this year than last seasonally adjusted September year, according to Alabama unemployment rate is 3.8 Department of Labor statistics. percent, down from August’s The 3.2 percent for the rate of 4.2 percent, and well county is the lowest on record, below September 2016’s rate according to the Alabama of 6.0 percent. The last time Department of Labor. Alabama’s unemployment “That is great news and a rate was this low was in April sign of positive things for our 2007, when it also measured economy,” Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said. “When 3.8 percent, the lowest rate in recorded history, according you have a situation where a to a release from the office of little more than 400 people are

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. “We’ve been working extremely hard over the past six months to bring Alabama’s unemployment rate down, and today’s news shows that our efforts are paying off,” Ivey said. “This is truly a historic day, as we announce that Alabama’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has ever been. When it comes to job creation, we are doing the right thing and momentum is on our side in Alabama. But, we won’t let up and we will continue recruiting new businesses and encouraging existing firms to expand. We can’t and won’t slow down just because we’ve reached this milestone.” In September, 2,068,594 people were counted as employed, compared to 2,057,360 in August, and 2,045,762 in September 2016. September’s rate represents 82,678 unemployed persons, compared to 90,756 in August and 131,201 in September 2016. “Nearly 23,000 more people

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are working now than last year and the number of unemployed is down by almost 50,000. Those numbers represent real workers, with real families, and indicate real progress in our economy,” said Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. “Alabama’s employers continue to add jobs, supporting more than 2,011,000 positions this month, beating yearly job growth projections by 28,400 only nine months into the year. We remain hopeful that this wonderful progress continues throughout the rest of the year.” Wage and salary employment increased in September by 7,100. Monthly gains were seen in the government sector (+5,900), the trade, transportation, and utilities sector (+2,800), and the construction sector (+1,200), among others. Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 28,400, with gains in the leisure and hospitality sector (+7,400), the professional

and business services sector (+6,600), and the construction sector (+6,300), among others. “All 67 counties experienced drops in their unemployment rates, both over the year and over the month, and for the first time in a decade, no county has a rate in the double digits,” said Washington. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 2.4 percent, Marshall and Cullman Counties at 2.8 percent, and Madison, Lee, and Elmore Counties at 2.9 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 8.9 percent, Clarke County at 6.7 percent, and Dallas County at 6.3 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 2.2 percent, Alabaster and Homewood at 2.3 percent, and Hoover at 2.4 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Selma at 7.0 percent, Prichard at 6.4 percent, and Bessemer at 4.7 percent.

Truck drivers and registered nurses most sought after employees Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers continue to demonstrate a high demand with a 45.5 percent increase in online MONTGOMERY - Data ads compared to the same time collected and analyzed by the period in 2016. With an average Alabama Department of Labor’s annual salary of $30,561 and Labor Market Information average annual openings of 250, Division shows that the most this occupation has a satisfactory online wanted ads were for outlook through 2024. These heavy and tractor-trailer truck occupations usually require a high drivers, registered nurses, and retail salespeople, with 6,309 ads school diploma. The top three employers placed for those occupations in posting ads in September were: September. Overall ads were up UAB Medicine (583), Lowe’s over the month by 0.8 percent. (428), and St. Vincent Health The Help Wanted Online System (418). (HWOL) data is compiled from Thirty-seven percent of all all online job postings in the state, online ads are less than 30 days including those posted on the old, and another 35 percent of all state’s free online jobs database, ads are between 30 and 90 days www.joblink.alabama.gov, and other sources; such as traditional old. “We’d like to encourage job boards, corporate boards, and anyone who needs a job, or social media sites. There were wants a different job, to come 37,496 online ads this month, of into one of our Career Centers those 13,902 were new ads. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck for assistance,” said Washington. “Our trained staff can assist you drivers earn a mean wage of $19.38 per hour, registered nurses in obtaining the career you want.” A listing of Career Centers can earn a mean wage of $27.94 per be found at www.joblink.alabama. hour, and retail salespersons earn gov. a mean wage of $13.22 per hour. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Finance Bonner resigned and walked out of Monday’s financial committee meeting but will remain a council member. “I have been asking for the same thing for awhile,” Bonner said. “I want to see how much came in (revenues) and how much went out (expenditures) for either the last fiscal year or calendar year to date.” Bonner explained the requests have not been filled. Instead the Council has been supplied brief snapshots of the town’s revenues and expenditures in two week or a

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month basis. “How can we make decisions,” Bonner said. “When we are only given these two-week snapshots.” Bonner said he asked to see a larger picture and could not understand what was so difficult given the town was using a municipal version of OuickBooks. The software was installed and running when Auburn University’s Center for Government Services help the town install the software to get ready for audits. The town staff had been entering data from prior years to speed up

the process. “I don’t see what the problem is in pushing a button to generate the reports,” Bonner said. Camp Hill Mayor Ezell Smith said she and town staff are working of the matter. “I am getting the clerk to print it out month by month for the next meeting,” Smith said. Bonner said he and other council members were wanting the reports to help make decisions for the town including whether or not the town could afford to hire

another police officer. “I am trying to get that now,” Smith said. “Just looking at it, it’s pretty dire.” Camp Hill’s finances have been an issue for several years having owed the IRS back taxes and just entering into an agreement to pay back TankPro for the refurbishment of the town’s water tower. The town has been struggling with its police department as the chief of police was fired and rehired three times in the matter of a month and with other officers leaving. Smith has

Council written agreement. Councilman Roy Mathis mentioned several people had been asking him when the work on East Lafayette Street would be completed. Mayor Wayne Smith replied he planned to meet with an engineer Thursday to go over the final punch list on the project. Mathis also said there had been a tabletop session regarding the issue of evacuating the nursing home building in case of a disaster. He pointed out several issues, including having adequate space to house enough beds for the residents and providing proper hygiene in such a situation. Smith said this would be an ongoing discussion. Councilwoman Teneesha Goodman-Johnson said she had been in discussion with Melissa Reynolds of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area, further pursuing trying to bring the club back to Dadeville. After the meeting, Johnson said she had received a multitude of phone calls and messages

lead many discussions over the department’s overtime, staffing and employee job descpritions. Bonner said he still serves on the council’s beautification and planning and development committees. Smith said she would welcome Bonner back to the finance committee. “I asked him to come back,” Smith said she told Bonner in a phone call after Monday’s committee meeting. “We are trying to discuss ways to get an accurate recording of the financial condition of the town.”

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on Facebook from people showing their support for the plan and suggesting ideas for a facility and names of possible volunteers. Smith said all applications were in to fill the position of Utility Billing Clerk, recently made available due to Debbie Minor’s promotion to City Clerk. However, owing to Harrelson’s absence, Smith said the council was temporarily holding off on the interview phase, as Harrelson has been an important part of this process. The following items were also brought before the Dadeville City Council: • Minutes from the Oct. 10 meeting were approved. • Sharon Fuller and Dave Commander from the Lake Martin Area United Way made a presentation during the pre-council meeting, seeking support from the city agencies during the 2018 “Team United” campaign. Fuller said it was all about giving back to the community, something Dadeville has always been very

supportive of. “What’s even more impressive is that they do it right,” Smith said. • Abbi Mangarelli gave her end of the fiscal year report, stating the library was getting good use for being in a town of Dadeville’s size. • Developer Eric McKinley told the council he had been talking with state officials about trying to widen Owens Road to allow for larger vehicles to utilize it. • The council reminded everyone designated trick-ortreating hours in downtown Dadeville were 6-8 p.m. Smith encouraged everyone to use these designated hours, along with the events taking place at the hospital, First Baptist Church, First United Methodist Church and the Dadeville Public Library for Halloween festivities. “Let’s make this a fun event for the town,” Smith said. • Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell said the gas board was still waiting on everything to come together for the gas

line project between Fred’s and the Methodist Church. • A motion to pay $775 for a two-page spread and a letter page in the upcoming issue of Dadeville Magazine/ Newcomer’s Guide was approved. • Smith said a Christmas parade meeting had been held Tuesday afternoon. WSFA was committed to come to Dadeville during the festivities, including meteorologist Amanda Curran. • Smith brought up there was a rather serious issue with litter on the ground in the area around Dollar General and the vicinity of Highway 280 and asked Barbour if the police would look into watching the area. Caldwell added the area near Family Dollar was also a problem spot for litter. • Progress was still being made on the demolition project to fully bring on the new grant writer. • The right-of-way for the Highway 49 North water project had been grubbed

and cleared, and work would be continuing, potentially finishing as soon as next week. • Smith said a plat had been drawn up for lighting and ornamental shrubbery for the Courthouse Square project, and added work on it would most likely begin after the first of the year. • A motion to approve rezoning the lot at 311 Culberson Street from R-2 to C-2 was passed. • The council voted to approve designating Friday, Nov. 10 as a city holiday to celebrate Veterans’ Day, as well as Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving. • Two requests to rent the recreation center were approved. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Dadeville City Hall. The precouncil meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., with the regularly scheduled council meeting to follow at 6 p.m.

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Zip line tour opens at Wind Creek State Park By CLIFF WILLIAMS and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers

Adventure seekers have another option on Lake Martin as Wind Creek Aerial and Zip Line Adventures has opened. The new canopy tour has quietly opened at Wind Creek State Park and has already seen its first customers since being completed. “We have had a few out here so far,” Blake Lindsey said. “Everyone seems to really like it. They had a good time. They said it was more than they expected.” The new attraction to Wind Creek is the result of a partnership between the Alabama State Parks System, Historic Banning Mills, a 501 ( c ) (3) conservation center in Banning, Georgia, and American Adventure Park Systems of Whitesburg, Georgia. Greg Lein, director of Alabama’s state park system, said the additions at Wind Creek and the other parks will be just the latest example of the system’s public-private partnerships the park system has, most of have proved successful in attracting customers. “We have numerous private partnerships at our parks around the state,” Lein said last year. “Our existing concession agreements have been very successful and have helped attract tens of thousands of guests to our parks. We expect the new aerial attractions to be equally successful and bring new visitors to our incredible parks.” No taxpayer money or funds from Alabama State Parks were used in the construction of these attractions. The vendors were chosen after a competitive bid process. Donna Holder with Banning Mills said the company is excited to have the network up and running at Wind Creek State Park. “This is kind of a soft opening for us here in the fall,” Holder said. “But we were done and wanted to start to let people experience it and see what it’s all about before the big kickoff next spring.” Holder said that this is the second park that the company has taken on in Alabama with Lake Guntersville coming on line late last year. The setup at Wind Creek will feature 10 zip lines and five skywalks and most of them have incredible views including several that give a unique perspective of the lake. The lines range in height from 20 to 70 feet off the ground and span a distance from 200 to 650 feet. Holder said the staff at Wind Creek has been incredible to work with and since it was announced, there has been a buzz about them opening. “The course is in the open and with high traffic of campers and visitors, people have really been asking about it,” Holder said. “We are excited about getting it opened and think it will be a great addition to the park amenities.” Lindsey and staff took advantage of the weather Friday to ride the lines themselves and will be doing the same Saturday as the park welcomes thousands for the annual fall festival. Don’t worry. If you go at least two staff members will accompany your group with the one to two hour tour. As for safety, guests wear harnesses that are always locked into the cable safety system. Lindsey said the tour is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of the month with a special price of $49 per person. Lindsey explained this is not your homemade zip line in some one’s yard. “Some people are not used to zip line courses,” Lindsey said. “Many people think of one zip line from the backyard. This is a canopy tour. It is different. It is more of an adventure than a ride.”

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Above, Pat Pereira rides a line across part of the lake at Wind Creek Aerial and Zip Line Adventures. Below, Cynthia Ferguson goes over a self rescue if a customer stops in the middle of a line.

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Middle, Blake Lindsey glides along one of 10 zip lines at the new Zip Line Canopy Tour at Wind Creek State Park Friday afternoon as Cynthia Ferguson looks on. Above, Ferguson rides over one of the picnic areas.

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pening night of the NBA season is always a highlyanticipated one for sports fans. The night allows the two previous Finals teams to premier before anyone else, giving fans a taste of the best of the best the league has to offer. But jaws dropped and everyone held a collective breath when just six minutes into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ game against the Boston Celtics, things were put on hold as Gordon Hayward went down with what could only be described as ugly injury. If you’re not much of an NBA fan — which, admittedly, I’m not — Hayward was projected to be a huge factor in Boston’s season this year. Now, it’s likely he’ll miss the entire season after the injury to his left ankle. He underwent surgery Wednesday and, thankfully, is expected to eventually make a full recovery. Injuries are easily the scariest and worst part of sports, and what’s especially scary about Hayward’s injury — and in fact, many of the worst — is how little contact is needed to push bones out of place and make ligaments move in ways they aren’t supposed to. I vividly remember watching the Kevin Ware injury, which remains to this day the most horrifying injury I’ve ever seen. Back in 2013, Ware was playing in the Elite Eight for the Lousville Cardinals against Duke. He went up to attempt to block a shot and came down on what became a broken leg. You could literally see his bone on the outside of his body. I had to turn the game off. I couldn’t tell you now who won or lost, or what happened for the rest of the game. But I will never forget that injury. Again, what was crazy about that injury is Ware was just doing his job. No one touched him; no one pushed him; no one made any contact. He was just doing what he was supposed to do. And no one is immune. Last Wednesday, I covered Benjamin Russell’s volleyball match against Calera. Baylee Adkins had been flying all over the court all night long; she was making some great plays and was just giving 100 percent effort. Then things got bad. Adkins went down for a dig and landed hard on the court. Fans in the crowd around me thought she had knocked her head, but it was actually her shoulder that separated. For a moment, it looked nearly as gruesome as Hayward’s injury that had happened just 24 hours prior. As the gym silenced, you could audibly hear Adkins writhing in pain, and a chill went down my spine. Luckily, as the silly saying goes, heroes don’t always wear capes, and trainer Deb Arnold was rushed from the football practice field, and helped Adkins wipe away the tears and even show a smile or two on the bench. All injuries are difficult to watch. I’ve been to three different football games this year where kids have been taking out on a stretcher; and I know of at least two players in the area who have suffered seasonending injuries this year. It’s truly heartbreaking. But here’s the thing about sports: Injuries are part of the game — a horrible, awful, I-wish-it-wasn’t-so part, but a part nonetheless. And like Ware and Hayward, Adkins was just giving it her all, trying to help her Wildcats to the victory. When she returns to the court, I guarantee she’ll be flying around just like she was before. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Record.

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Dadeville, Childersburg face off in must-win game By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

It all comes down to this. In Dadeville’s final game of the season, the Tigers have one last chance to secure a berth in postseason. Dadeville hosts Childersburg in a game where the winner advances to the playoffs and the loser goes home, regardless of what Childersburg does in its Week 10 game against Central Coosa. After Dadeville blew a golden opportunity to control its destiny in a 46-20 loss to previously-winless Handley last week, Tiger coach Richard White isn’t sure what to expect on Friday night. “This is the first group of kids in my 18 years of being a head coach that I can’t read,” White said. “I can’t read how they’re going to approach anything from day to day. I just can’t read them.” The biggest worry for White’s Tigers as they host Childersburg is Childersburg’s similarities to Handley. “Childersburg has a very good quarterback (Jelan Kidd) that’s mobile,” White said. “He’s almost the exact twin of Handley’s quarterback. Their running back (Kylan Bennett)

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Dadeville’s Joshua Taylor goes for the tackle of Handley’s Jared Sears during last week’s game.

is just like Handley’s running back too. He’s shifty and fast. They’ve got two good tall receivers that play outside, and they get the ball to them.” Childersburg’s top receivers are Takairee Kenebrew and Isaiah Jones, who stand at 6-foot-2 and 6-1, respectively.

Defensively, Childersburg runs a 4-3 and has a linebacker, J’Koby Brown, that will “take your head off,” according to White. Childersburg currently stands at 3-5 overall with a 3-5 record in Class 4A Region 3. It is coming off

back-to-back losses to Leeds and Munford, which are both two of the toughest teams in the region. Comparatively speaking, Childersburg defeated Handley, 14-13, three weeks ago, so it may have an edge over Dadeville. See TIGERS • Page B2

Dadeville settles for 2nd in area By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Dadeville’s India Miller makes a pass over the net against Elmore County on Monday night.

Once Dadeville battled to a four-set win over Tallassee, the Tigers just couldn’t keep up with Elmore County in the Class 4A Area 5 championship. The Panthers earned a straight-set victory to win their eighth consecutive area title. Dadeville started off Monday’s tournament well enough. Early on, Tallassee looked like it came ready to play. Hitters Sally Shipman and Haylee Osborne started out really strong, slamming down three kills each within the first 13 points, and Tallassee took a 10-3 lead to begin the first set. Dadeville quickly

started to climb its way out of the deficit and eventually tied it up on a Quanesha Presley ace to make it 22-22. Tallassee closed out the set well, earned a 26-24 win to take a 1-0 lead in the match. “The girls had to come back and really had to get their momentum going,” Dadeville coach Felicia Edwards said. “We came out kind of cocky and just thought Tallassee was going to be an easy match. Tallassee came out ready to play, so we had to fight to come back and win.” Dadeville did just that, but none of the last three sets were a walk in the park. Tallassee fell, 25-20, 25-22 and 25-20, in the See VOLLEYBALL • Page B2

Reeltown isn’t taking the foot off the gas yet By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Just because Reeltown has secured the No. 3 spot out of Class 2A Region 5 doesn’t mean the Rebels will be taking it easy on their final two opponents. In fact, this might be the time to press the gas even harder. “We’ll still come out to practice today, just having clinched the No. 3 seed, and I’m going to be on them just as hard as if we lost,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “It’s still gonna be wide open, because if you don’t, then they get complacent and that’s when you start going backward. We’ll approach this game just like it was last week.” Last week’s victory over Vincent improved the Rebels’ record to 4-4 (2-2) and

more than eight points. Despite that, Reeltown isn’t in the business of overlooking any opponent. “We’ll still take it one game at a time,” Johnson said. “We have a mentality that we try to engrain in these kids to where we ourselves have to get better every day. No matter what happens on Friday night, we’ll never be as good as we can be if we don’t continue to work hard every single day.” Fayetteville’s biggest threat is its bruising fullback Benjamin Terrell, who stands at 6-foot-4, 260 pounds. The Cliff Williams / The Record Wolves also play in a 3-stack defensively, which has given Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal makes a run against Vincent last week. Reeltown fits throughout the season. hands of Horseshoe Bend ensured a spot in the state “They’ve also got a decent playoffs. This week, Reeltown and has not won since its running game,” Johnson said. season opener against Central hosts its final home game of “They’ll get in some pro I Coosa. More than anything, the regular season, taking on stuff like we do. They’re the Wolves have had trouble Fayetteville on Friday night. similar to the way we are scoring. In any of their last six Fayetteville (1-7, 0-6) is outings, they haven’t scored coming off a big loss at the See REELTOWN • Page B2

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Record Weekly Stars CALY CARLISLE, Horseshoe Bend: Carlisle was unstoppable from the service line in the Generals’ run to the Class 2A Area 8 tournament title. She had seven aces against LaFayette then racked up 12 in the championship victory over Lanett. LANCE CUNIGAN, Benjamin Russell: Cunigan recently put up a pair of top-10 finishes. He took fifth out of 250 runners at the Warhawk Challenge two weeks ago, then Saturday, he was sixth at the Annual Tiger Classic in Auburn. He finished with a time of 16:56.91. JUMALL BUCHANAN, Horseshoe Bend: Buchanan had a bit of a breakout game in the Generals’ 43-8 thrashing of Fayetteville. As just an eighthgrader, Buchanan needed only four carries to gain 48 yards and score one touchdown. DONTA DANIEL, Central Coosa: Daniel had a hand in a little bit of everything for the Cougars in a loss to Montgomery Academy. In addition to more than 150 rushing yards, Daniel also had three catches for 40 yards and also had three pass completions totaling 25 yards. MAKENZIE DAVIS, Benjamin Russell: Davis was recently moved to the setters position for BRHS’ volleyball team, and she did a fine job at Monday’s Class 6A Area 6 tournament. Davis had 18 assists against Opelika then nearly doubled that with 32 assists in the championship game against Wetumpka.

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TONEY DAVIS, Central Coosa: As usual, Davis was a force for the Cougars defensively, but he also got to get some time at the fullback position. Shifting from his usual spot on the line, Davis ran the ball for 8 yards and caught two passes. SLADE MCCULLERS, Dadeville: Although the Tigers suffered a loss at Handley, McCullers put together a fine drive and capped it off with a 21-yard pass from Zander McClendon. He finished the game 7 for 10 for 117 yards. DYLAN MONCUS, Benjamin Russell: Moncus was key for the Wildcats in a victory against Helena on Friday night. Moncus went 5-for-5 in point-after attempts and also scored a field goal from 46 yards out. DENAYA POGUE, Dadeville: Pogue had a breakout performance in the Class 4A Area 5 tournament. She racked up 11 combined tips, kills and blocks to help Dadeville to a win over Tallassee, then smacked four kills against Elmore County in the final. QUANESHA PRESLEY,

Dadeville: Presley had a phenomenal performance against Tallassee at the Class 4A Area 5 tournament. She racked up 14 kills in the semifinal matchup, then added four kills in the championship against Elmore County. TREY O’NEAL, Reeltown: O’Neal did a little bit of everything for Reeltown in Friday night’s win. He had a touchdown reception from Logan Hunt and also had a pick six. He intercepted a Vincent pass and returned it 33 yards for a score. O’Neal finished with four catches for 94 yards. TRE TRE HUGHLEY, Reeltown: Hughley was a scoring machine for Reeltown in a victory over Vincent. He needed just 12 carries to gain 151 yards for an average of 12.6 yards per carry, and he scored a staggering four touchdowns. HEZEKIAH HUNTER, Benjamin Russell: Although Hunter had only 35 yards on seven carries in BRHS’ win over Helena, they came at pretty key times. He finished with a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs. MAGGIE WOOD, Horseshoe Bend: Wood had six kills apiece in both of the Generals’ victories on Monday night in the Class 2A Area 8 tournament. LUKE YARBROUGH, Horseshoe Bend: Yarbrough caught a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Cade Worthy. He finished with three total catches for 56 yards.

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One thing the Dadeville Tigers have in their corner, though, is home-field advantage. Dadeville (4-5, 2-4) has won only one game on the road while it has a 3-1 record at Tiger Stadium, with its only loss coming to Class 5A Valley. “Home field is always good for us; it’s always better to play at home,” White said. “Around here for a long time, people didn’t like to come to Dadeville to play a football game because we always play better at home. I’m hoping that mystique is still there.” But Dadeville is struggling with a key injury. Top running back Kadore Glenn rolled his ankle last week against Handley and didn’t play much past the first quarter. Although White isn’t sure if Glenn will play Friday night, he knows

how much of a game changer that is. “It changes a lot of things when your best running back goes down, you gotta change up what you’re doing,” White said. “We’ll have to scratch a little bit and figure out something else. We’re going into this week practicing as if we’re not going to have him. That’s how we have to prepare.” Qua Tucker had the most yards last week, gaining 65 yards on 13 carries, but if it weren’t for a 67-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, Tucker would’ve finished with negative yardage. “Qua is the type of kid where you have to get him outside,” White said. “Once he gets in open space and he can get cleared of traffic, nobody is gonna catch him and everybody knows that. So we’ve

gotta do a better job of getting the ball outside in space with him.” Dadeville also might look to utilize the pass a bit more after a fine performance from quarterback Slade McCullers, who completed seven of 10 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown last week. “Short passes are something we need to be doing anyway,” White said. “We’re looking to get some swing passes to our running backs to get them the ball, some quick screens, slants and those type of things. I thought Slade threw some good balls, but we’ve also gotta learn to throw the ball away more instead of taking sacks.” A big key to Friday’s game will also be Dadeville locking down more defensively. The Tigers are averaging 32.3 points per game against this season.

Reeltown offensively. They’ll get in the wishbone, and (Terrell) gets the ball out and runs extremely hard.” Luckily for the Rebels, there should be no reason Reeltown’s crew of running backs can’t match up. Johnson said his offensive line of LJ Hill, Kyle Nelson, Justin House, Kemon Harris and Jacob Rodgers had its most consistent performance last week against Vincent, and that

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allowed Reeltown to gain nearly 300 yards on the ground. Tre Tre Hughley gained 151 yards on 12 carries, and Cameron Faison added 72 yards on 11 carries. Jay’Quavious Corbitt, Jordan Whitlow and Kolby Coan all had more than 25 rushing yards as well. Although Reeltown has secured its berth in the postseason, there are still things to work on. With two weeks left in the regular season, the

Rebels have identified their weaknesses. “We’ve got to improve on punt and kickoff coverage and also our total pass defense,” Johnson said. “From pressuring the quarterback to tightening up our coverage on receivers and everything in between, our pass defense has to improve.” Fortunately for the Rebel faithful, their team has time to make those improvements before

traveling for the first week of the playoffs on Nov. 9. “It was a huge win for us (against Vincent) just to get into that second season,” Johnson said. “Especially in this region, you can throw the records out. Every week is an opponent you better be prepared for, otherwise they can beat you. In this region, being able to get in is the key, then you never know what’s going to happen.”

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Reeltown’s Eryn Wells digs a ball against Lanett. In their inaugural season, the Rebels concluded the year with a loss to the Panthers in the Class 2A Area 8 tournament. Reeltown picked up a victory in the second set, 25-20, but ultimately lost the match, 3-1. Lanett won the first set, 25-21, then had back-toback victories, 25-22 and 25-18, to close out the match.

Volleyball final three games. Directly following the match, Elmore County was waiting in the wings. The Panthers had beaten Holtville in straight sets in an earlier semifinal, and they took the court against the Dadeville Tigers and looked as dominating as ever. The Panthers jumped out to a 13-7 lead before the Tigers finally started to make some noise. Behind the serve of LiDiamond Johnson, Dadeville cut its deficit to 14-12, but the Tigers could never get it closer than that. Elmore County won the first set, 25-22 and never looked back. In each of the next two sets, the Panthers looked like they were on a mission, starting out on 10-2 runs in both games. They finished off Dadeville, 25-17 and 25-16. “We usually are a pretty scrappy team, and I give a lot of credit to our defense,” Moncrief said. “I thought our defense made a lot of great digs off the floor on the back row.

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Sometimes they don’t get the glory, but they make a big difference when they’re able to take away some of the big hits that normally would be kills.” Dadeville spread out its offensive prowess in both matches. Presley was absolutely dominating against Tallassee, finishing with 14 kills, while Denaya Pogue added 12 tips, kills and blocks combined. In the match against Elmore County, Presley, Pogue and Amaya Hatcher each had four kills. Despite the loss, the Tigers still advance to the super regional, which begins Thursday in Montgomery. Dadeville will take on Area 2 winner W.S. Neal beginning at 12:45 p.m., and it knows there are some things it needs to improve upon if it wants to get through the regional tournament. “The serves are really what got us tonight,” Edwards said. “That is one thing we’re going to go home and work on is our serves.”

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Tuggle presents legislative updates with Kiwanis Club By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

State Representative Mark Tuggle gave the Dadeville Kiwanis Club a picture of the latest goings-on in Montgomery, including numbers from the latest budget passed by the state legislature. “Our budget for education this year totaled $6.4 billion,” he said. “There is $179 million in the education reserve, which is a true reserve.” Breaking these numbers down, Tuggle said the legislature had added $26.8 million into the foundation program and $13.5 million for adding Pre-K units across the state. “We’ve grown it considerably over the past few years. I think we’re moving it in the right direction,” Tuggle said. “We want to expose kids to learning early.” Despite it being one of the largest line items on any education budget, Tuggle said enough had been put towards school transportation to provide approximately 60 percent of the average amount it takes a school system to furnish transportation for its students. Other positive things to report about the education budget included an additional $1.25 million for juvenile probation programs and more funds going to the Alabama School of Fine Arts, the Alabama School of Math and Science, the Alabama Institute for

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State Representative Mark Tuggle provides the Dadeville Kiwanis Club with an update on the latest fiscal year budget and other goings-on in Montgomery during last Thursday’s meeting.

the Deaf and Blind and Lyman Ward Military Academy. “We heavily focused on career tech and community colleges as well,” Tuggle said. Tuggle also said the legislature had approved a 4 percent raise for public school teachers, but added this raise was essentially erased by an increase in the

cost of premiums through the teacher insurance organization PEEHIP. “We funded PEEHIP fully for what they were asking, then they turned around and went up on the premiums,” he said. As a result of this, the legislature struck a new deal with PEEHIP, where the group would have to use a

percentage of the interest they receive before they can ask the state for more funds, according to Tuggle. He also touched on the general fund budget, which the state legislature appropriated $2 billion for. He said the state spends an average of $10 billion on the general fund, but money coming in through things like hunting licenses and similar programs are earmarked for certain aspects of the general fund. Tuggle also spent some time talking about other positive changes taking place in his constituency, including the new archery range and zip line course at Wind Creek State Park. “I have always been an advocate of Wind Creek,” he said. Though he was able to present plenty of positive things going on, Tuggle mentioned there were some things happening that were not as upbeat to report on. “Our state GDP right now is 1.8 percent,” he said. “That’s not robust at all, no matter how you look at it.” Looking for ways to end his talk on a higher note, Tuggle said $85 million in unspent funds were able to be carried over for fiscal year 2019, both budgets finished positively, and the legislature passed a bill requiring insurance companies to cover autism therapy for children up to the age of 18. “I voted for the autism bill,” Tuggle said. “I try to stay positive as much as I can.”

Wind Creek Archery Park set to open Nov. 3 to 15 yards. Use of the archery park is free for those under 16 years of age or over 65. Wind Creek entry fees still apply. Alabamians Alabama’s 13th community archery ages 16 to 64 must have a hunting license, park will hold its grand opening at 9 a.m. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Friday, Nov. 3, at Wind Creek State license, or Wildlife Heritage license to use Park near Alexander City. The Wind the range. For non-residents, an annual Creek Community Archery Park is located WMA license or non-resident hunting on Alabama Highway 128 near the park’s license is required. Licenses are available office. The public and media are invited to from various local retailers or online at attend the grand opening ceremony. outdooralabama.com. The archery park will be open yearWind Creek joins 12 other community round during normal park hours for archery parks currently in operation recreational shooting, competitive throughout the state including Athens, tournaments and outdoor educational Cullman, Dothan, Demopolis, Decatur, programming. The facility features a Elba, Foley, Heflin, Lincoln, Tuscaloosa, seven-target adult range from 20 to 50 Ozark, and Oak Mountain State Park yards and a three-target youth range of 5 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

in Pelham. These facilities are one component of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) effort to increase awareness and participation in the life skill of archery. The new archery park was made possible by the following agencies and organizations: Alabama State Parks, the Archery Trade Association, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and ADCNR’s Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries with funding through license sales and federally matched Pittman-Robertson Act funding. Additional recreational opportunities available at Wind Creek State Park include the recently opened zip line canopy tour,

camping, hiking, horseback riding, access to Lake Martin, fishing, playground, beach area and more. For more information about the Wind Creek Community Archery Park, call the park office at (256) 329-0845. For more information about Wind Creek State Park, visit www.alapark.com/wind-creek-statepark. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www. outdooralabama.com.

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Drug Take-Back this weekend in area prescribed today. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to combat the abuse or The 14th DEA National Prescription misuse of potentially dangerous Drug Take-Back will be at Walgreens medicines that have expired or are no in Alexander City Saturday and is one longer needed for those whom these of approximately 70 collection sites controlled substances were prescribed. scheduled to be available in Alabama Law enforcement officers will be this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. present at sites throughout Alabama to Locally the Tallapoosa County receive unused prescription drugs for Narcotics Task Force teams up with safe and proper disposal. the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Since the first Take-Back event in Partnership to get the unwanted drugs Alabama in Sept. 2010, the program out of homes. continues to increase in the amount For the task force it means stopping of drugs collected. DEA Prescription drugs from possibly making it to the Drug Take-Back events last spring streets while for the water partnership collected an estimated 6,287 pounds it means keeping them from the water in Alabama of unwanted, expired or supply. unused drugs for proper disposal. “It is a great partnership,” Throughout all of Alabama’s previous Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership’s DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Sabrina Wood said. “All though we events, a total of about 53,712 pounds look at it from two different ways, we of unwanted, unused or expired drugs are both passionate about getting the have been removed and disposed of drugs out of homes.” safely. Wood explained this disposal “Prescription Drug Take-Back is a method is preferred over flushing due valuable public service that protects to the fact water treatment facilities our children, our homes and our cannot handle many of the drugs environment,” said Alabama State

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Attorney General Steve Marshall. “As a prosecutor for 16 years, I have too often witnessed the tragic results caused by the availability of dangerous controlled substances. When prescription drugs are left in our homes, children and teenagers may be poisoned or fall prey to drug abuse and addiction. Your old medications can be a lure to criminals looking for drugs to use or sell. On Saturday, Oct. 28, please take the opportunity to remove these hazards by bringing prescription drugs that are out-of-date or no longer needed to collection sites for their safe and proper disposal.” Law enforcement agencies and interested community partners such as pharmacies, schools and civic groups are working together to provide as many local sites as possible throughout Alabama. Each site will be supervised by a law enforcement officer due to the involvement of controlled substances. Deliveries of drugs to DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day events are confidential, with no personal information collected and no questions asked. Participants are

encouraged to remove labels or blackout information beforehand. Many teenagers and young people who abuse prescription drugs get them from family and friends or from their home medicine cabinets. Prescription drugs pose dangers to children and others who may take them by accident or who may use them for abusive purposes. Expired drugs may have lost their effectiveness and therefore no longer be a safe and adequate treatment for the conditions for which they were prescribed. In addition to concerns of potential poisoning, abuse or overdose, it also is important environmentally that medicines be disposed of in a proper manner rather than simply being thrown into garbage, flushed away or poured down drains, as they could contaminate water supplies and cause an environmental hazard. If you can not get to Walgreens Saturday, the groups have partnered to put take back boxes at the Courthouse Annex in Alexander, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department in Dadeville and at Hometown Pharmacy in Alexander City.

Expert: No sight of return of $3 gas in area STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Average retail gasoline prices in the Montgomery area including Tallapoosa and Coosa counties have fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.17 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 205 gas outlets in the area. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.44 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. “The national average gas price is lower for the sixth straight week, the longest such decline since the

summer of 2016,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Perhaps even more wild is that the national average has now remained under $3 per gallon for nearly 3 years, or 1,087 days as the days of cheap oil have continued. “While recent actions from OPEC may cause oil prices to hold above the key $50 per barrel level, there is no threat of a quick return to the $3 per gallon days. In fact, the national average may continue to decline for a few weeks before leveling off as gasoline inventories continue to heal after Harvey. The future isn’t all roses, however. Some areas of the Midwest have seen prices rise as refineries undergo seasonal

Dadeville hosting several fall events Tuesday children.” Several Dadeville businesses and organizations are holding Everyone will have events Tuesday. the opportunity for Lake Martin sugar highs in Dadeville Community Hospital is Tuesday as several hosting their annual fall Halloween and fall events festival and Trunk or are planned. Treat Tuesday, Oct. 31 Dadeville Police Chief from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with David Barbour offers a games prizes and candy. few tips for a safe and fun Also Tuesday, First evening. Baptist Church is having Whether walking a festival from 5:30 p.m. or driving, be careful, to 7:30 p.m. in their especially crossing roads,” parking lot. Dadeville Barbour said. “Kids can First Methodist Church dart from behind cars. is having a trunk or treat At the same time make in their parking lot from sure everyone is wearing 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The something reflective to Dadeville Public Library make it easier for others has extended hours to go and drivers to see you. along with the 6 p.m. to 8 If you are driving, slow p.m. trick or treat in town down. and will have candy and “Be sure to check the games for children. Mixcandy that children get to It Up will have part of make sure everything is Cusseta Street blocked off OK. At the same time be with activities. sure to have fun with your By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

maintenance and inventories in the region remain tight, keeping prices elevated. Regional hotspots like this may continue in the weeks ahead as gas stations come closer to fully passing along lower gas prices after Harvey and now become subject to new factors driving prices up and down.” Including the change in gas prices in the Montgomery area during the past week, prices yesterday were 10.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 27.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 12.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 22.2 cents per gallon higher than this day one year

ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on Oct. 23 in the Montgomery AREA have ranged widely over the last five years from $1.92 per gallon in 2015 to $3.42 per gallon in 2012. Areas near Montgomery and their current gas price climate include Birmingham, with an average price of $2.21 per gallon, down 3.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.25, and Pensacola, down 3.1 cents per gallon to $2.37 compared to last week’s $2.40. Statewide in Alabama, the average per-gallon price on Sunday stood at $2.21, down 4.5 cents from last week’s $2.25.

UPCOMING HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN LAKE MARTIN AREA Friday, Oct. 27

FALL HARVEST: Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is hosting a fall harvest fundraiser Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m for families, staff and community. There will be a country store, homemade baked goods, a bake sale and grilled hot dogs. They need help with donations. All proceeds go toward veterans. Contact Shonda Young for more information.

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along the 1 mile route. HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: The Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club’s 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Strand Park is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be games and bounce houses for children. Face painting for kids is free. There will also be a haunted trail for all. The Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Fire Department and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will be in attendance.

Monday, Oct. 30

CREEPY CRITTERS SHOW: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a Creepy Critters Show Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. with Animal Tales. The seasonal show is centered around fall festivals and Halloween.

T uesday, Oct. 31

PINK AND TEAL FASHION SHOW: Horseshoe Bend teacher Felicia Williams and the

members of FCCLA are hosting their annual Pink and Teal Fashion Show to raise money for breast cancer research. The event is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the cafeteria/auditorium at Horseshoe Bend. If you wish to participate, you must sign up by Friday, Oct. 27 by contacting Williams at the school or emailing fwilliams@tallapoosak12.org. The event will be Halloween themed and Horseshoe Bend students as well as members of the community are invited to attend for a $1 admission fee. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. FALL FESTIVAL: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a trunk or treat, cupcake walk, duck pond, jack-o-lantern toss, coke ring toss and more. TRUNK OR TREAT: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting a trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Fire destroys Camp Hill home By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

A Herren Avenue home in Camp Hill was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning. “The walls were already caving in when we got there,” Camp Hill Volunteer Fire Chief David Berry said. “All we could do was to make sure it did not spread to other homes.” Berry said the call for the fire came in just after 4 a.m. Tuesday and there were no injuries. Smoke was still visible coming from still smoldering timbers in the home at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The home was a total loss despite a fire hydrant being in the front yard. Berry would not elaborate as to what might have caused the fire but said it remained under investigation. The Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the fire.

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A home on Herren Avenue was completely consumed by fire early Tuesday morning.

Missildine found guilty in death of 3-year-old son Dr. Steven Boudreau said death, an autopsy was performed. there were no signs of trauma Toxicology reports performed and the child appeared to be well during that process were not taken care of. He was unable A woman who left a potentially lethal complete until June 2015. to determine a cause of death dose of medicine she was taking to treat Those tests indicated the boy’s until toxicology reports were death was due to “methadone drug addiction on a dresser where her complete. That’s when it was toxicity.” Bethany Missildine 3-year-old son could get to it has been discovered that Bentley Cole had was arrested a short time later found guilty of chemical endangerment 990 nanograms of methadone in and then indicted for chemical of a child resulting in death. Missildine his blood stream. endangerment of a child resulting A Tallapoosa County jury consisting The Alabama Department of in death. of six men and six women took just an The case was prosecuted by Assistant Forensic Science Toxicology Section hour to return a guilty verdict against District Attorney Kevin Hall and District Chief Jason Hudson gave an in-depth 33-year-old Bethany Brown Missildine analysis on what was found on Bentley Attorney Jeremy Duerr. Tuesday. Missildine’s blood, which included a Following the verdict, Hall said the The trial lasted two days with the prosecution resting its case before lunch. verdict hardly eases the pain in this case. lethal level of methadone. “There is very little doubt that this “I thank the jury for paying such close The defense decided not to call a single was a lethal dose of (methadone,)” attention and returning the appropriate witness and rested just after lunch. Hudson said in answer to a question verdict,” Hall said. “But there is no Missildine was taken into custody and from defense attorney Thomas Radney. will be sentenced following a hearing on winner here. A little boy is still dead Det. George Long testified to how the and nothing done here today is going to Nov. 20 by Judge Ray Martin. case was investigated. He detailed how bring him back. That’s the tragedy of In Alabama, chemical endangerment Missildine had told him about finding of a child resulting in death is a Class A this case.” medication gone days after Bentley After picking a jury and hearing felony and carries a sentence of 10-99 Missidine’s death. He said that while just four witnesses on Monday, the years in prison. she normally kept the medication in a Bentley Cole Missildine of Alexander prosecution called an emergency room latched box on a closet shelf, that day City died at Russell Medical on Dec. 27, physician, the man who performed she had taken a partial dose and put it 2014, shortly after officers were called to an autopsy in the child, the person back in a box on a dresser near a bed in responsible for the toxicology report a home on Barrett Road. The Alexander the bedroom. and a detective from the Alexander City City Police Department launched an That was the point Duerr made during Police Department who was the lead investigation into the death. closing arguments. As a result of the toddler’s unexpected investigator in the case all on Tuesday. By MITCH SNEED Editor

“She told Det. Long that she took opened that bottle took it and put the bottle that had been opened and the foil seal punctured on the dresser right next to a bed where a child could easily get to it,” Duerr said. “If you do that you are reckless. It’s no different than if I were to go home and load my pistol and throw it in the recliner where my 3-year-old can get it. That’s reckless and so is this.” Radney, who served in Missidine’s defense with Jason Jackson, called the death of Bentley Missidine a “tragedy, not a crime.” “This is one of those rare cases where we are not arguing over facts,” Radney said. “The state had to prove that a crime had occurred and they didn’t even come close. This is a tragedy, not a crime. Was it a mistake to leave meds out on the dresser? Yes. But was it a crime? No. It was an unimaginable tragedy.” In the end, the jury listened to Martin’s orders and explanation of the threshold and found that Missidine’s actions were reckless. Duerr also thanked the jury and the hard work of everyone involved in the investigation and Long in particular. He also praised the work of Hall in the case for pulling all the pieces together to help the jury understand.

Horseshoe Bend FCCLA to host Pink and Teal Fashion Show the advisor’s honor. The show is open for any student at Horseshoe For the past several years, Bend, as well as members Horseshoe Bend teacher of the community to attend Felicia Williams and the for a $1 admission fee. The members of FCCLA have fashion show has raised organized a Pink Fashion between $5,000 and $6,000 Show at the school in since beginning nine years order to raise money for ago, all of which has been breast cancer research. On donated to the American Tuesday, Oct. 31, the group Cancer Society. will be presenting the Pink Due to the 2017 Pink and and Teal Fashion Show. Teal Fashion Show falling “We started the Pink on Oct. 31, Williams said Fashion Show about nine the event will be Halloweenyears ago, but we changed themed, but will still follow it up slightly last year to the same overall format the a Pink and Teal Fashion show has had in previous Show,” Williams said. “In years, with both students 2015, we lost a faculty and community members member to ovarian cancer, invited to participate in the so we decided to change event. it up and do both pink and “We try to have between teal.” 30 and 40 participants each Williams said they had year,” Williams said. “We planned on changing it back do ask participants for a $1 to just pink for this year’s donation, and we usually try event, but the state FCCLA to provide trophies for the advisor was recently winners. diagnosed with cervical “Each contestant will cancer, so it was decided to enter through the library keep the show pink and teal onto the back of the stage, this year and do the show in do a couple of turns, then By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

go back and exit the stage through the library. At the end, all the contestants come out on stage as a group before the judging.” As the show is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, a few of its members have been judges for the event the past few years, something Williams hoped would be able to continue this year. Williams said the fashion show has a good attendance each year from both students and members of the community, and it would not be possible without plenty of hard work from the student members of FCCLA. “I expect members to set up for the show, break it down afterwards, handle the music and announcements and many of the other backstage and behind the scenes things,” she said.

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Dakota Howard walks off the stage with the other participants at last year’s Pink and Teal Fashion Show.

The annual Pink and Teal Fashion Show is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the cafeteria/ auditorium at Horseshoe Bend. Williams said those

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Wind Creek Fall Festival entertains area CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Thousands once again filled Wind Creek State Park this past weekend for its Fall Festival proving once again area residents and campers like the park. Ghouls, goblins, super heroes and the everpopular clown made multiple appearances. First, park staff prepared a carnival like atmosphere complete with inflatables and games for children and food for all. 4-H was on hand to help with an archery demonstration. With tummies full children and parents next took part in a costume parade followed by the thousands walking amongst the campers for a campground trick or treat. With campsites sold out for the weekend, park rangers directed guestS at the entrance to parking for the days activities. They said around 8,000 people had been through the park by 5:30 p.m. Some 10 years ago, park staff came up with the idea of holding a fall festival and inviting park visitors to take part in the festivities. And it has grown ever since. The weekend festival complete with a trick-ortreat even has attracted a regular camping crowd with many changing their habits from camping on the waterfront. “Normally, everyone wants to be on the waterfront,” Wind Creek’s Bruce Adams said last week. “With the festival they want to be on the main drag.” Adams explained that campers like to decorate their sites for Halloween and fall for both the site decorating competition and Saturday’s trick-ortreat. As darkness fell, the staff had prepared a hayride for willing participants into the north picnic area with Halloween sights and scares. Even staff with the Wind Creek Aerial and Zip Line and Adventures took to the sky to provide a display to all who rode. By all accounts everyone had a fun, both campers and area residents who entered the park for the day of fun.

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Left, Lanie Harmon, 16, of Sylacauga takes on the tug-of-war at the Wind Creek State Park Fall Fesitval. Right, Abbi Parker, 14, of Opelika takes on the ping pong table for a goldfish prize.

Left, Blair Cameron, 6, of Clanton tries her hand at putting. Right, many children and festival-goes wore their Halloween costumes to the event.

Left, animals even took part in the costume parade at the festival. Right, Tim and Hayley Dykes of Opelika hand out candy Saturday at the trick or treat at Wind Creek State Park.

Senate candidate Red Cross offers aid in time of disaster moves visit to Nov. 9 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Senate candidate Doug Jones recently rescheduled his special visit to Alexander City and the weekly meeting of the Tallapoosa County Democrats. Due to a last minute scheduling conflict, Jones will instead be coming and giving his talk on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 9. Despite this change, Campaign Scheduler Rebecca Howard said Jones and the rest of his campaign were still very excited to come to Tallapoosa County and share his vision. Jones “We worked this out together,” Interim Chair of the Tallapoosa County Democrats Carol Gowan said. “His campaign wanted to honor their commitment, and this was a date that worked well for all of us.” Gowan reiterated how happy Jones was to be coming to Alexander City and giving his presentation, having spoken with him personally. “We’re very excited to have him come,” she said. “This ensured he could be with us and see the people of Tallapoosa County.” Jones’ campaign visit on Nov. 9 will still begin at 6 p.m. at the Charles Porch Center in downtown Alexander City and last about one hour. “We hope to have a good crowd come out,” Gowan said.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 12th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding its 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

In times of disaster, one of the first groups to arrive at the scene and offer aid to those in need is the American Red Cross. Providing meals and counseling to people affected by the disaster, working with others to clean up debris and other damage and just simply being there for those most affected, the American Red Cross is a welcome sight when the recovery begins. The Central Alabama Chapter of the Red Cross group services Tallapoosa County and the Lake Martin area, offering residents a wide range of educational services as well as providing disaster relief. “The American Red Cross services our neighbors

in times of need,” said Executive Director for the Central Alabama Chapter Kelly Hodges. “We are there for our neighbors providing assistance from natural disasters. We teach first aid and CPR classes, babysitting classes and water safety, as well as being there for our veterans and active military and their families.” Hodges listed a number of other services the Red Cross provides for the public along with their disaster relief programs. In Alexander City, the group works with the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in providing pet-based therapy to the veterans there. When a house fire displaces a family, the Red Cross is able

to assist them with some of the family’s immediate needs, including food, clothing and a temporary shelter. The group can also provide emergency communications between members of the military and their families. “The Red Cross is there for our communities when the call for help is heard from emergencies,” Hodges said. One very visible program the Red Cross takes part in is regular blood drives, collecting much-needed blood from willing donors in order to have plenty in stock should a serious disaster require victims to be given life-saving transfusions. However, without a

dedicated team of partners, the Red Cross would not be able to reach everyone it does and offer all the services it provides. “The United Way is our No. 1 partner, allowing us to be there for our communities during their times of need,” Hodges said. “None of this would be possible without the United Way, our volunteers and generous community members.” To learn more about the American Red Cross, the Central Alabama Chapter and the organization’s mission, their website is www.redcross.org, while Hodges can be reached at 334-399-3750 or kelly. hodges@redcross.org.

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Conversino presents world issues with Horizons Unlimited outlets and have used their research into both traditional and new media sources against the U.S. This includes the news Dr. Mark Conversino from the Air War College at Maxwell groups RT (formerly known as Air Force Base in Montgomery Russia Today), IntheNow and discussed the latest hot topics in Sputnik. “Russia has become adept at the world today to a large crowd playing the information game,” of Horizons Unlimited members he said. Monday afternoon. One of the key reasons Conversino began his talk Conversino felt Russia was with a few brief comments becoming involved more and about other areas of the world, more with the United States like including the destabilization of it has is because they are tired Venezuela and the Department of Americans telling them how of Defense considering putting to live their lives. its B-52 squadrons back on Conversino said that, while 24-hour nuclear alert for the first there has been no conclusive time since 1991 before moving evidence that Russia directly onto his main subject, the latest meddled in the 2016 presidential on Russia. election, the Russians have been Reminding the audience the exerting influence in the United beliefs he was expressing were States in other areas, including his own and not those of the Air financially supporting some of War College, the U.S. Air Force the many anti-fracking groups or the Department of Defense, and the recently brought to light Conversino said Russia remains deal over uranium. a primary concern of the United “They’re using the oldStates, even to the point that fashioned way of gaining heavier military units were influence: buying it. Our faith being returned to Europe and in government and media are war game scenarios were being at all-time lows, so Putin is run. plowing very fertile ground He added the Russian view is right now,” he said. “The goal is that they were not beaten in the to get us confused and fighting Cold War, merely that Moscow amongst each other.” lost much of the power it had Conversino also fielded a gained in the geopolitical arena handful of questions from the over the course of 300 years, crowd, including the latest on while they also have not come the situation with North Korea, to terms with their Communist the crisis in the Ukraine and the past. ties between Russia and Iran. “President (Vladimir) Putin “The ties between Russia and is up for re-election in March Iran are fairly strong right now,” of 2018, and you could have a he said. “Iran is a distraction to ski hill open in July down here us, which Russia sees as a good before he would ever lose an election in Russia,” Conversino thing.” He said China does not want said. to see North Korea implode and Since the dissolution of the create a major refugee crisis on Soviet Union, Conversino said their border, but have explained the Russians have been studying to Kim-Jong Un that, should the structure of Western media By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Donald Campbell / The Record

Dr. Mark Conversino with the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base talks with the members of Horizons Unlimited Monday afternoon about the situation with Russia and other hot topics around the world today.

he start anything serious, North Korea would be on its own without any support from the Chinese. Since their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Conversino said there have been three revolutions in the Ukraine, and that, in some respects, it is amazing the country is still

standing. “They are moving, albeit slowly, in the right direction,” he said. “The Ukraine could last if we don’t get short-sighted. “Putin has created a sense of Ukrainian nationalism that really didn’t exist before. If he truly wants to collapse them, he would get out of eastern

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SENIOR RX: Deborah Jones will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to speak to seniors to see if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements

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

and medications. For an appointment time, call 1-800-361-1636 or 256-761-3575. MOVIE: Haven United Methodist Church at 1239 Finley Road in Camp Hill will be showing “War Room” Oct. 26 from noon until 2 p.m. The com-

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Saturday, October 28

5K RUN: The Radney Wildcat 5K Dash and 1 mile Trick-or-Treat Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. Registration will be available at the race, while pre-registration forms can be found at the Radney Elementary School office. 5K registration is $25, while the 1 mile fun run is $15. The 5K begins at 7:30 a.m., with the fun run to follow at 8:30 a.m. Participants in the fun run are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and will be able to trick-or-treat at designated locations along the 1 mile route. TOUGH TEN: The AuburnOpelika Running and Track Association (AORTA) is hosting the 18th Annual Tough Ten/ Tough Two Race Saturday, Oct. 28 in Auburn. There are multiple division for awards. To register go to auburnrunning.org or runsignup.com/race/al/ auburn/aortatoughtentoughtwo. CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Cancer Awareness Luncheon Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker will be RuPearl Sharp of Fayetteville, Georgia. The pastor is Edward Milner. The event is free to the public but donations will be accepted with proceeds going to Cancer Treatment Center of America Newnan Hospital. FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center will be hosting Farm Day Oct. 28. See old farm equipment, the train man Robert Pearson and Ms. Kay Cheshire will be in the history room. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. Admission is $2 per car and vendors are $20 per booth. CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM: Friendship Baptist Church is hosting its annual Cancer Awareness Program Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Sister Cheryl Ransaw with guest choir Kellyton Chapel and guest praise team from Miracle Baptist Church. The pastor is Roosevelt Gregory. CAR SHOW: The 12th Annual Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Car and Motorcycle Show is Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1784 Elkahatchee Road. It is hosted by the Bill Nichols Chapter 13 DAV and Auxillary Unit. Participant registration fee is $15. There will be food available for purchase, door prizes, money tree and live entertainment. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Five free Bingo cards to the first 10 kids age 10 and under. There will be game prizes and door prizes. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. DRUG TAKE BACK: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership has teamed up with the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force to offer the Drug Take Back Event at Walgreens in Alexander City Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers

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Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Oct. 21 Constable Day across the state of Alabama. As Ivey signed the proclamation at the State Capitol, constables Faye Ingram and Lynn Bogle from Tallapoosa County were among those on hand for the event. safe, anonymous disposal of old, unwanted or expired medications. HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR: The Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club’s 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular at Strand Park is Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be games and bounce houses for children. Face painting for kids is free. There will also be a haunted trail for all. The Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Fire Department and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will be in attendance.

October 28-29

CIRCUS: The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is hosting the Lewis and Clark Circus Oct. 28-29. Performances will be Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate and are available at Radio Shack, Tapley Appliance and River Bank and Trust. With each ticket two children get in free with a coupon available across town.

Sunday, October 29

SINGING: Bay Pines Baptist Church is hosting a singing featuring the Shadrix’s Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kendrick Baptist Church at 5152 Highway 9 in Nixburg will be hosting homecoming services Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Guest singers will be “The Dyes” with preaching and a covered dish lunch to follow.

Monday, October 30

CREEPY CRITTERS SHOW: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a Creepy Critters Show Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. with Animal Tales. The seasonal show is centered around fall festivals and Halloween.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be a trunk or treat, cupcake walk, duck pond, jack-o-lantern toss, coke ring toss and more. PINK AND TEAL FASHION SHOW: Horseshoe Bend teacher Felicia Williams and the members of FCCLA are hosting their annual Pink and Teal Fashion Show to raise money for breast cancer research. The event is set to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the cafeteria/auditorium at Horseshoe Bend. If you wish to participate, you must sign up by Friday, Oct. 27 by contacting Williams at the school or emailing fwilliams@tallapoosak12.org. The event will be Halloween themed and Horseshoe Bend students as well as members of the community are invited to attend for a $1 admission fee. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

Wednesday, November 1

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have its Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday November 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. The local VFW will have a Veterans recognition program.

Thursday, Nov. 2

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

Saturday, November 4

CHURCH SINGING: 49 North will be praising the Lord at the Kellyton Revival Center Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken for repairs to the church building. Everyone is welcome.

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SOUP LUNCH: Election Day Soup Lunch sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. All you can eat vegetable soup, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Carry-outs available. Cost is $7. Proceeds will go to local mission projects. USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District will have an usher meeting Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

Thursday, November 9

DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial candidate will be at the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meeting Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 9, 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

Saturday, November 11

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at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its 88th Church Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Guest Minister will be Rev. Richard D. Jacobs of New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church of Dadeville. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor of New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.

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Thursday, November 16

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

Sunday, November 19

THANKSGIVING DINNER: Kingz United and Men of Honor will be holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dadeville Community Center on East Columbus Street Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 30

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

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SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner.

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BEST PHYSICAN: DR. MOCKLER

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Dr. Karen Mockler, board certified in Family Medicine, is recognized throughout the Dadeville area as a compassionate physician and community leader. She was voted best physician by Tallapoosa Publishers readers in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. She can be reached at her office at (256) 215-7460.

BEST PRINCIPAL: JAMES AULNER

Unbeatable Selection! Unbelievable Everyday Prices!

#1 Furniture Store YOUR FAVORITE FURNITURE STORE Family Owned and Operated since 1960. Free setup and delivery in the Lake Martin Area. Thank you to all our long time friends and customers. If you haven’t tried Holley’s, stop in and let us show you why we have won 15 years in a row. Quality, selection, great prices and unmatched customer service.

THANK YOU

FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

James Aulner was selected by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education in 2015 as the new principal at Horseshoe Bend School and has become a favorite of students, parents and the New Site community. He has been at the school since 2008 serving as assistant principal before being elevated to principal. He was voted Best Principal by Tallapoosa Publishers readers in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.

256.234.4141 Alexander City

334.279.3101 Montgomery

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BEST CATFISH: JIM BOB’S

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Jim Bob’s was chosen by readers as best catfish in town for the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. Jim Bob’s was also chosen by readers for best sweet tea.

Z AJAC ’S AUTO COLLISION, INC.

BEST COSMETICS: MERLE NORMAN

Merle Norman’s Sue Walker poses for a photograph in her store. Merle Norman was chosen by readers in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards as best place for cosmetics in the area.

Voted #1 Principal

JAMES W. AULNER Principal HBS

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR BEST AUTO REPAIR IN TOWN!

Never Settle For Less Than The Best...GO GENERALS!

793 Airport Road Alexander City, AL

(256) 329-9963

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BEST FARM EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES: ABERNATHY SUPPLY

Regardless of what you are looking for in the way of farm and garden supplies or tools, you can find it at Abernathy Farm Supply at 3827 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. Readers selected Abernathy’s as the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Farm Equipment and Supplies. The store can be reached at 256-3298385.

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Contributing to the Community Best Coleslaw, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Milkshake!

Best Entertainment!

Playhouse Cinemas 1236 Cherokee Road • 256.234.2509

Best Video Games & Tanning!

Movie Rack 2006 Cherokee Road • 256.329.9611

Buck’s Dairy Quik 1171 Tallapoosa Street • 256.392.3565

Best Breakfast!

Huddle House 4727 HWY 280 • 256.215.7267

Best Pizza!

Papa John’s 2064 Cherokee Rd • 256.409.7272

Cherokee Qwik Stop 1212 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL • 256.329.9556

Best Convenience Store!

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BEST SEAFOOD: OSKAR’S CAFE

Donald Campbell / The Outlook

Oskar’s Cafe was selected by readers as having the best seafood in the Lake Martin area in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. Oskar’s is located at 6684 Highway 49 in Dadeville. The restaurant can be reached at 256-825-4827. To view their menu and hours of operation, visit oskarscafe.com.

256.215.FISH (3474) 2190 Cherokee Road , Alex City, AL

www.alexcitymarine.com

BEST PL ACE TO BUY A BOAT

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1!

Certiﬁed Outboard Dealer

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BEST MARINA: CHUCK’S MARINA

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Chuck’s Marina was selected as best marina in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. Chuck’s hosts the Lil’ Calypso Art Festival benefiting the Union Volunteer Fire Department in the summer.

BANK & CREDIT UNION FINANCING WITH APPROVAL .

DARWIN DOBBS COMPANY THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1! 814 Cherokee Road • Alexander City • 256-234-3435 See all our vehicles at our website

www.darwindobbs.co

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BEST PAWN SHOP: DEPOT GUN & PAWN

Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

BEST COLE SLAW: BUCK’S Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Tallapoosa Publishers’ readers chose Depot Gun and Pawn as best pawn shop for 2017. The shop is located at 3968 Highway 280 in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-329-3599.

Buck’s Dairy Quik was awarded with best cole slaw in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. You can enjoy Buck’s famous cole slaw among other southern food at 1171 Tallapoosa Street in Alexander City. The restaurant can be reached at 256-392-3565. Buck’s also won best hamburger, best hot dog and best milkshake for 2017.

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BEST FUNERAL HOME: RADNEY FUNERAL HOME

s ’ b o B Jim

CHICKEN FINGERS

Thank you for voting for us! MONDAY - SATURDAY • 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

1264 CHEROKEE ROAD•ALEXANDER CITY, AL

(256) 215-3998

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Readers chose Radney Funeral Home as the best funeral home in the area for 2017. Radney is located at 1326 Dadeville Road in Alexander City. It can be reached at 256-234-2511.

“Find Your Own Slice of Paradise on Lake Martin” Chuckwalla’s Pizza & Ship Store Open Seasonally Starting in the Spring. Stay updated by visiting our Facebook Page.

Thank you for voting us Best Marina on Lake Martin!

Marina: 256.825.6871 • Chuckwalla’s Pizza: 256.825.7733 237 Marina Road • Dadeville, AL 36853

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BEST APPLIANCE PARTS

IN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY

YOUR APPLIANCE PARTS SPECIALIST! 1008 Hillabee Street • Alex City, AL 35010

Johnnie Warren, Owner

256.215.7278

Archery & Shooters Supply

256-329-0080 3862 Hwy 280 Alexander City, AL www.thesureshot.us

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BEST AUTOMOBILE DEALER: BICE MOTORS

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Brian Bice’s Bice Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram was voted the area’s Best Automobile Dealer in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards by the readers of the publications of Tallapoosa Publishers. Located at 2133 Cherokee Road in Alexander City, the dealership is a family business that has been serving the people of the area for more than 50 years. For more information call Bice at 256-414-4055.

Thank you citizens of Alex City for voting for us in the readers’ choice awards! The Kiwanis Club appreciates the support from the citizens of Tallapoosa County who make it possible for us to give to the education and needs of our children.

Thank You,

Kiwanis/Civic Club

BEST APARTMENTS: BRADBERRY POINT

Readers voted Bradberry Point as No. 1 for having the best apartments in the area. The complex is located at 1056 Comer Street in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-392-4336.

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! A N I H C W E N s i The BEST China COME TRY OUR LUNCH & DINNER BUFFETS

Frog Legs • p m ri h S t u n co o C Fish • Fried Shrimp • Fried p & Ham Dinners m ri h S • f ee B • n ke Fresh Sushi • Chic

Thank You For Voting Us Best Chinese Restaurant!

867 Market Place Hwy 280, Alexander City, AL (Between Domino’s & Subway)

NEW CHINA

(256) 329-0308

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BEST NURSING HOME: CHAPMAN HEALTH CARE

YOUR COMFORT IS OUR PRIORITY!

A division of Jackson Refrigeration

COMMERCIAL

445 Oak Street West Alexander City, AL

RESIDENTIAL

256.234.4457 www.a1fourseasons.com

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Chapman Healthcare Center was voted as best nursing home in the area in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards by Tallapoosa Publishers. Chapman is a state licensed 188 bed skilled nursing facility and a state licensed 46 bed speciality care assisted living facility. It is located at 3701 Dadeville Road in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-234-6366.

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN LANIER Kevin Lanier of Kevin Lanier Photography poses with Rebecca Carlisle, marketing coordinator at Tallapoosa Publishers. Kevin Lanier was chosen by readers as best photographer in the area in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards by Tallapoosa Publishers. Lanier can be reached at 256-794-5185.

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Thank you for voting us #1 Heating & Cooling Company in Tallapoosa County.

Heating • Cooling • Duct Cleaning

• All Makes & Models • Financing Available • Annual Service Specials • Warranty

A FAMILY business helping families since 1950!

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BEST LAWN GARDEN EQUIPMENT: SATTERFIELD

Satterfield was voted No. 1 by readers as the best place for lawn and garden equipment in the area in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards by Tallapoosa Publishers. Satterfield is located at 1584 Highway 280 in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-234-0450.

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Alterations Plus

It’s an honor to serve the community. PROV 18:16

(256) 234-9863 1133 Coley Street Alexander City, Alabama 35010

I would like to say “thank you” to our community for your continued support and selecting me as your . . . 2017 Readers’ Choice Winner for

BEST COACH

COACH DANNY HORN

in Tallapoosa County!

Where Tradition Never Graduates! Character • Class • Pride

WE ARE

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We would like to say thank you to our community for your continued support and for selecting us as your 2016 Reader’s Choice Winner for best Funeral Home in Tallapoosa County!

BEST HEATING & AIR: A-1 FOUR SEASON A-1 Four Season was voted by readers as the best place for heating and air in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards by Tallapoosa Publishers. It is located at 445 Oak Street in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-234-4457.

Don’t just repair it, FIX IT. W

256-234-2511 www.radneyfuneralhome.com

Industrial Board Level Electronics W Flatscreens W Computers W Cell Phones & Tablets

Thank you for voting us #1 for Electronic Repair! Thank you for voting us #1 Pawn Shop!

256-215-3843 3698 Hwy 280, Alex City

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GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE Sales (888) 387-3230

• New & Pre-Owned Inventory • Financing 0ptions Available From Over 18 Lenders

Full-Service Tire Center

• Major Tire Brands • Free 2-Year Road and Hazard Coverage Parts/Service (866) 245-0775

• Magneti by Marelli Parts Program • Auto Repair/Body Shop • Prepaid Maintenance Plans • Free Estimates We truly appreciate your support and thank you for voting us best Auto Dealer in Tallapoosa County!

2133 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010 Mon. - Fri. 7:30 - 5:30 • Sat. 8:00 - Noon www.bicechryslerdodge.com

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BEST BAKERY: SWEET GAGA’S Sweet Gaga’s was voted as the best bakery in the area in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards by Tallapoosa Publishers. Sweet Gaga’s is a small, family owned bakery offering fresh baked items including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, bread and more. The bakery is located at 126 Marshall Street in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-392-5676.

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Readers’ Choice Winners Best Administrative Assistant : Betty Baker Best Coach: Danny Horn (BRHS) Best Minister: Steve King Best Physician: Dr. Karen Mockler Best Principal: James Aulner (HBS) Best BBQ: Sho’nuff BBQ Best Biscuits: Hardees Best Breakfast: Huddle House Best Catfish: Jim Bob’s Best Chicken: J.R.’s Best Chinese: New China Best Coleslaw: Bucks Best Convenience Store: Cherokee Qwik Stop Best Fast Food: Burger King Best Hamburger: Buck’s Best Hot Dog: Buck’s Best Ice Cream Sundae: Dairy Queen Best Lakefront Dining: Kowaliga Restaurant Best Lunch: Sho Nuff Best Mexican: Carlos Mexican Grill Best Milkshake: Buck’s Best Pizza: Papa Johns Best Restaurant: Ruby Tuesday Best Seafood: Oskar’s Best Steak: Jake’s Best Sweet Tea: Jim Bob’s Best Wine: Emporium Wine Best Wings: JR’s Sports Bar & Grill Best Antiques: Longleaf Antiques & Flea Mall Best Appliance: Tapley Appliance Center Best Appliance Repair/Vacuum: Warren’s Best Automobile Dealer: Bice Best Auto Parts: Thomas Auto Parts Best Boats: Alex City Marine Best Carpet/Floor: Lackey Best Adult Apparel: Cloud Nine Best Children’s Apparel: Carlisle’s Best Computers/Electronics: Caldwell Electronics (Radio Shack) Best Cosmetics: Merle Norman Best Farm Equip/Supplies: Abernathy Best Flowers: Grace’s Flowers & Gifts Best Furniture: Holley’s Home Furnishings Best Gifts: Carlisle’s Best Groceries: Piggly Wiggly Best Hardware: Russell Do It Center Best Hunting Supplies: The Sure Shot Best Lawn Garden Equipment: Satterfield Best Medical Equip: Bradberry Medical Best Monuments: Whatley’s Monuments Best Oil Change: S&S Discount Tire Pros Best Paint: Sherwin Williams Best Plants/Nursery: Betty’s Garden Best Tires: S&S Discount Tire Pros Best Used Cars: Darwin Dobbs Company Best Video Games: Movie Rack

Best Amusement: Playhouse Cinemas Best Apartments: Bradberry Best Nursing Home: Chapman Best Attorney: Derrick Blythe Best Auto Body Repair: Zajac’s Best Auto Service: S&S Discount Tire Pros Best Bakery: Sweet Gaga’s Best Banking: River Bank and Trust Best Bar: Ocie & Belle’s Best Catering: Koon’s Catering Best Chiropractic: Alex City Chiro - Dr. Roberts Best Church: ACMC Best Civic Club: Kiwanis Best Electronic/Computer Repair: Fix It Electronics Best Construction: Henderson & Coker Best Dance Studio: Barbara’s Studio of Dance Best Day Care: Jacob’s Ladder Best Dental Service: Dr. E. Kenneth Howard, JR Best Dry Cleaner: Plain & Fancy Cleaners/ Town & Country Best Employment Service: Allegiance Staffing Best Eye Care: Dr. Poole Best Funeral Home: Radney Funeral Home Best Golf Course: LakeWinds Best Hair Salon: BeYoutiful Best Hearing Aids: Southern Head & Neck Best Heating & Air : A-1 Four Season Best Home Inspection: Lake Martin Home Inspections Best Hospice: Alacare Best Hospital: Russell Medical Best Hotel/Motel: Hampton Inn Best Insurance Agent: Karen Channell/ State Farm/ Lisa McClendon Best Landscaping/Lawn Service: Hilltop Landscaping Best Marina: Chuck’s Marina Best Insurance Agency-DIA Best Massage Therapy: Noel Boone & Bodyworks Massage Best Monogram & Apparel: Ooh La La Best Mortgage Lender: Home Place Mortgage Best Pawn Shop: Depot Gun and Pawn Best Pest Control: Red Flag Best Pet Boarder: Wayside Best Pet Groomer: Charlene’s Pet Grooming Best Pharmacy: Hometown Best Photographer: Kevin Lanier Best Plumbing : Armstrong Holley Best Printing: Service Printing Best Real Estate Agency: Lake Martin Realty Best Real Estate Agent: Amy Clark Best Self Storage: McDaniel’s Best Sewing/Alt: Alterations Plus Best Tanning: Movie Rack Best Tax/Accounting: Dunlap & Hare &Dianne Naler CPA Best Thrift/Consignment: Salvation Army Best Vet: Wayside Best Senior Home Care: Beyond Home Care

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BEST PRINT SHOP 15 YEARS IN A ROW! Proudly serving East Alabama for over 40 years!

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256-392-3809

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BEST COACH: DANNY HORN Danny Horn, head coach of the Benjamin Russell Wildcats, was voted as best coach in the area in Tallapoosa Publishers’ 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.

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THOMAS AUTO PARTS •Automotive Parts •Machine Shop •Paint & Body Supplies •Hydraulic Hose Assemblies

– 3 LOCATIONS – 150 Green Street Alexander City, AL 35010

(256) 234.5023 157 South Street Dadeville, AL 36853

(256) 825.4155 40611 US Hwy 280, Sylacauga, AL 35150

(256) 245.5296

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BEST BANK: RIVER BANK & TRUST River Bank & Trust was chosen by readers as the best place for banking in the area in the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards by Tallapoosa Publishers. The bank is located at 3617 Highway 280 in Alexander City and can be reached at 256-329-0500.

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We strive to have the best tires and best auto service repair in the county!

Alexander City Location - Rex Tucker, David BeAir, Antonio Robinson, Ricky Owens, Derek Stidham, Jeff Ford, Warry Sexton, David Oliver, Jeff Wyatt, Jason Stewart Not Pictured: Rick Whitehead

Dadeville Location - Mike Hadaway, Nathan Prophitt, Don Waldrep, Jacques Prokop, Larry Turley Not Pictured: Brian Turley