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Ernie Jordan The funeral service for Ernie Jordan, age 52 of Alexander City, was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 11:00 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Bro. Mikey Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church (South) Cemetery. Mr. Jordan passed away December 16, 2017 at his residence. A Roanoke native and long-time resident of Dadeville, he had most recently lived in Alexander City. Mr. Jordan has worked most of his life as a self-employed automobile mechanic. He loved hunting, fishing and especially drag-racing. Mr. Jordan also enjoyed coaching baseball and was a member of the Jackson’s Gap Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Teri Jordan of Alexander City; two sons: Andy Jordan (Kayla) and Tyler Jordan (Shakir) both
of Dadeville; three stepchildren: Branden Fuller (Amanda), Amber Wilson and Aidan Fuller, all of Alexander City; his mother, Elaine Oliver of Wadley, his father, Pete Jordan (Debra) of Lineville; three sisters: Joy Sprayberry (Gary) of Roanoke, Jan Jordan of Roanoke and Misty Jordan Nolen (Tommy) of Saks; three brothers: J.J. Jordan (Lisa) of Lineville, Mark Jordan (Amanda) of Roanoke, and Chad Jordan (Holly) of Oxford; four grandchildren: Alisa Jordan, Blake Jordan, Kloee Jordan, and Blakely Jordan and one step-grandfather; James Marvin Speak. Pallbearers were Branden Fuller, Morgan Baker, Jimmy Jordan, Mike McCullers, Jason Jordan and Ben Sprayberry. Send online condolences to benefieldfuneralhome.com Benefield Funeral Home of Ashland is in charge of the arrangements.
Library Notes Today is the last day to drop off food for the Food Drive supporting the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center. Please drop off donations before 11:30 a.m. Have a safe and joyous Christmas with your friends and family. Be sure to spend time with those closest to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jordan family at this time of loss.
The Library will be closing for a City wide lunch from 11:45 a.m. WR 1 p.m. on Thursday. The Library will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from Dec. 22 until Dec. 25 and will reopen on Dec. 26. There are no new releases this week. Library Notes are provided by Dadeville Public Library Director Abbi Mangarelli.
Dadeville Police Department December 18
• An Alexander City man, age 58, was arrested m for possession of a confo ccealed weapon without a permit on Highway 280. p
December 16
• A Dadeville man, age 55, was arrested for pos5 ssession of marijuana and possession of drug parap phernalia on Highway 280. p • A Dadeville man, age 33, was arrested for a domestic violence on East d South Street. S • A Camp Hill man, age 32, was arrested for crimi3 nal trespass on Royston n Street. S • A Kellyton woman, age 39, was arrested on a war3 rant for failure to appear. ra
December 15
• A two vehicle motor vvehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting o in minor property damage and no injuries. a
December 14
• A Camp Hill man, age 35, was arrested for pos3 ssession of a controlled ssubstance and possession of drug paraphernalia on o North Broadnax Street. N • A report was filed for assault that occurred on a Adams Street. A
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department December 19
• Alfred Hollie of Thomas Street in Alexander City S was arrested for criminal w trespass and transported tr to the county jail. • A resident of Our Street in Tallassee filed a S report for domestic harassre ment. m • A resident of Churchill Road in Camp Hill filed a R report for domestic harassre ment.
December 18
• Larry Handley of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for probation violation youthful offender and transported to the county jail. • Hillyard Tucker of Holiday Drive in Dadeville was arrested on two failure to appear warrants for child support and was transported to the county jail. • A resident of Agricola Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment.
December 17
• A resident of South Holiday Drive in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
December 16
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• Timmie Riley of Riley Road in Tallassee was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear assault third and failure to appear child support.
December 15
• Tremaine Marury of Warren Street in Alexander City was arrested on a probation violation while incar-
cerated in the county jail. • A resident of Rhett Circle in Roanoke filed a report for theft of a vehicle motorcycle. • A resident of Lovelady Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Hilltop Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for harassing communications. • A resident of Old Daviston Road in Daviston filed a report for theft of property.
December 13
• A resident of Rosewood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft from a residence and criminal mischief. • A resident of Macedonia Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Hickory Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property and criminal trespass.
Alexander City Police Department December 18
• Michael Christopher Fuller, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Montex Lama Tyson, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and two counts of failure to appear. • John Robert Kennedy, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Marly Edwards Harris, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for simple assault. • Jay Howard Edmondson, 57, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Larry Wayne Handley Jr., 21, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Danny Curtis McNeal, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Montgomery Street. • Possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance was reported on North Central Avenue. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on S Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on K Street. • Theft was reported on Parrish Street. • Utility tampering was reported on Bishop Street. • Possession of drug and paraphernalia was reported on Scott Road. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Airport Drive. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported on Broad Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Central Downs Apartments.
December 17
• Jeff Glover, 59, of
Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence of alcohol. • Javarski Montez Hutchins, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Dedrick Lamar Spidell, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Jeffery Doil Hooks, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Milton Nunn Drive. • Assault was reported on Central Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on Elkahatchee Road.
December 16
• Crystal McAlister, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • William Chase Reeder, 23, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and fleeing attempting to elude law enforcement. • Willis Lafay Norris, 23, of Kellyton was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Sidney David Reynolds, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Jeffery Carroll Lindley, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Arthur Ray Wilson, 56, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Possession of a controlled substance and promoting prison contraband was reported on Andrew Jackson Road. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Criminal Mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported on Highway 280. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Court. • Domestic violence and criminal mischief was reported on Cherokee Road.
December 15
• Joseph William Rice, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Patsy Marie Young, 63, of Alexander City was
arrested for harassing communications. • Earnest Manuel Wright, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and promoting prison contraband. • Girburk Marshall Jr., 29, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence. • Jimmy Lee Curlee, 52, of Alexander City was arrested possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Richard Dwain Eaton, 57, of Alexander City was arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Ira Aundra Hicks, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Burglary was reported on Lake Ridge Drive. • Assault was reported on 12th Street West. • Dogs running at large was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal trespass was reported on Bishop Street. • Two counts of possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in S Street. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Broad Street.
December 15
• Domestic violence was reported on Carver Street.
December 14
• Ja’Tayshia Mykia Smith, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Sanda Maria Thomas, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Alexis Michelle Sweetwne, 19, of Alexander City was for assault. • Tamika Rene Smith, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Joshua Luke Duke, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and receiving stolen property. Burglary was reported on Carolyn Road. • Burglary and theft was reported on Athea Loop. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Failure to pay for gasoline was reported on Broad Street. • Harassment was reported in the CACC parking lot. • Receiving stolen property was reported on Airport Boulevard. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City.
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StillWaters residents sue over land deal By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The StillWaters Residential Association has been sued by a group of StillWaters property owners to have property returned to the association they allege was sold by the association improperly to a board member and other property owners. The suit also seeks to have the board member who benefited from the sale removed from
her leadership position. Property owners Lana Williamson and Marian Edel filed suit against the association, Association Board Secretary Pamela Alexander and her husband John, Hubert and Sarah Starzer and others Dec. 1. The suit follows a board approved sale in July 2015 of lakefront property in the resort to the Alexanders and Starzers with a sale price far below market value. The deeds for the sale were recorded in December 2015 and
January 2016. The Alexanders purchased .59 acres of waterfront property from the Stillwaters Residential Association in 2015 for $1,000. The property is adjacent to 1.48 acres of non-waterfront property the Alexanders have owned for several years. The combined Alexander properties were listed for sale June 7 as 2.07 acres with 204.90 feet of waterfront
for $225,000 with no home and a dock that was constructed since the 2015 purchase. The combined lots were listed in May of 2015 for $359,000, just five months after the new deed of the waterfront lot was recorded in the Tallapoosa County Probate Judge’s office. At the same time of the sale to the Alexanders, the StillWaters Residential Association sold with board approval See STILLWATERS • Page A5
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Attorney Davis Whittelsey, left, talks to his client Clate McDaniel after a preliminary hearing in 2016. McDaniel is out on bond and officials say it could go to trial in Spring 2018.
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Nine homicide deaths await trial in county By MITCH SNEED Editor
Area children enjoy Breakfast with Santa
Nine people lost their lives in cases that have been deemed homicides over the last three years in Tallapoosa County. Despite the oldest of those cases being more than three years old, there are still 11 men facing murder charges that have not been to trial. While it would seem that would mean that 2018 could see a glut of murder trials play out in court, that isn’t likely the case. Judge Tom Young said because Dadeville and Alexander City are part of a circuit that covers five counties, there are limited terms and court days to fit in a massive amount of cases. “We have two trial terms in Alexander City and two
Above, Lucas Williams, 6, receives a candy cane from Santa at telling him his want list that includes 100 real puppies and spy gear at Dadeville United Methodist Church’s Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning. Left, J.P. Spates, 20 months, of Dadeville speaks with Santa.
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Where can Mickey Mouse and Rin Tin Tin rub shoulders with the likes of Nick Saban and Charles Strange Barkley? Only at the ballot box. Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer, Sheriff Jimmy Abbett and other county officials gathered at the Tallapoosa Saban County Courthouse Tuesday to officially verify the provisional ballots cast in last week’s special election between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore, along with Busby those who opted to write in a candidate. “It can be a little bit time consuming, but there were not a lot of provisional ballots we had to go through,” Archer said. “The voter See VOTES • Page A5
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Lawmen give lessons in church safety By MITCH SNEED Editor
There was a time in the not so distance past where security at a church was something few even gave a second thought. But in the wake of tragic attacks in Southerland Springs, Texas, Antioch, Tennessee, Charleston, S.C., Wichita, Kansas and Arvada, Colorado, church officials are asking what they can do to protect themselves from outside threats including active shooters. Eighty people including church leaders and law enforcement officials gathered Thursday in Hackneyville to start a discussion on church safety. The hope was to help church leaders find ways to remove opportunities for attacks and put plans in place just in case.
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Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, Chief Deputy David McMichael, Investigator Lt. Bill Hough, Alexander City Police Assistant Chief James Easterwood and Capt. James Orr presented topics such as areas of concern, simple security ideas, sample scenarios and how to formulate plans and committees to prepare for the worst. “There is no way that we can cover everything or give them one set plan that gives you an A. B. C. of what to do to be ready,” Abbett said. “But the idea today was to cover a lot of ground and get some conversations started. Every church is different, so the plan for one church may be different from another. But there are some simple things that everyone can do. This was a good group and we are glad to have been asked to help.” See CHURCH • Page A5
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Help the United I Way reach its goal
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or some people, setting goals is a way of putting a dream on paper. For the Lake Martin Area United Way, the fundraising goal of $550,000 is much more than that. It is in reality, a budget. On the front page of the Outlook earlier this month there was news that the local United Way is at 84 percent of its 2018 annual campaign goal. That means that about $460,290 has been raised to date and the group is very close to reaching an amount that will allow it to fund the 28 local agencies that would be unable to operate without the group’s help. So many people in Alexander City have made giving to United Way a part of their annual routine. Through a series of presentations made by the United Way to employees, many businesses have stepped up to offer a variety of ways for employees to give. In many cases, it is as simple as a payroll deduction that you never really miss. For those who haven’t given this year, the United Way has a favor to ask. “We’re not quite to our goal, so we want to ask those who haven’t given or haven’t been asked to give to think about giving,” said Sharon Fuller, executive director of the Lake Martin Area United Way. “By giving to the United Way, they have a chance to touch some 25,000 lives in our community with a single donation. That’s how many people are helped by our United Way and its agencies each year. Every one of our agencies fulfills a need in the community. Fuller is right. Our community has a big, big heart. We see that more and more, especially at this time of year. So help the United Way reach its goal by giving if you can. You never know how much your donation may mean to someone in need. If you’d like to make a donation, you may do so online at unitedwaylakemartin.org (click the “Give” button) or call Lake Martin Area United Way at 256-329-3600.
Hey there, Mr. Tin Man
f you are a frequent reader of my ramblings, then you know that last month one of Lucy’s dogs escaped from our newly erected fence and was subsequently hit and killed by a car. It hit us hard. Sadie was a pit bull rescue from the Lee County Humane Society. Lucy was ready to fill that void immediately. She fell in love with one puppy and a few days later, fell in love with another. I wasn’t sold on either. With a new baby and all, we had all the dogs we could handle. We didn’t need a yapping puppy. Fate intervened. A couple of weeks ago, in the midst of the wintry mix, Lucy stumbled upon a post on Facebook about bulldog chained to a tree in a neighboring county. The dog was in a yard about a hundred yards away from young lady who made the post. She wanted to help but was unable to do so. They had several male dogs at home and were not very welcoming of other male dogs. The shelter in her county was full, so she reached out to the dog lovers of the area for help. Enter Lucy. The dog’s owner had apparently left the premises about a week earlier with no plans of returning for this poor fella. He was literally chained to a tree. There was no doghouse, either. There was a crate, but that did nothing. The neighbor stuffed it with hay earlier in the day, but that didn’t help a whole lot, but at least they were trying. They cared. They reached out to the owner of the property who allowed them to handle the situation. Lucy coordinated the pickup while I was at the Fuller home place working. She was home taking care of the baby,
him to take action. I didn’t know what to expect once we got him in the car, but it didn’t take long to figure it out. Tin JODY Man was ecstatic to be in a FULLER warm environment. Before Columnist I even put the car in drive, I too. I was only about 25 miles was covered in wet, slobbery kisses. Then, he laid down. I from the dog, but it took me about 90 minutes to get there. don’t know if he’d ever been in a car or not, but he was a The road conditions were great rider. He quickly became awful at that point. I took the my buddy. back roads, so I could drive Once we got home, it was at my own pace. Still, I slid time for Lucy to be covered in a few times along the way. I passed a couple of vehicles in wet, slobbery kisses, and then I let Tin Man plant some on the ditch. her. See what I did there? I was still somewhat He fit in with our family, hesitant. We knew nothing which includes our dogs, about the dog. He could have right from the start. We keep been covered in fleas, or he him crated when we’re not could’ve been carrying a with him but that’s within the disease. We just didn’t know. warm confines of our kitchen. But, we knew we couldn’t leave him out there either. The He loves to play. He loves attention. He even tries to talk. temperature was projected to Did I say he likes giving wet, dip below freezing, and it did just that. It was also supposed slobbery kisses? We took him to the to snow even more, and it did. vet Monday morning. I met the young lady’s Unfortunately, he has father at his house before heartworms, but we are going over to see the dog. I already having him treated. really didn’t know what to expect. He walked over while Our veterinarian estimates that he is 3-4 years old. We’re I drove. When I saw the dog confident that he’ll be okay chained to the tree, my heart and live a long, healthy, and sank. I know there are dogs happy life with us. He’s a living in worse conditions, special dog. but it’s the worst I had ever Hey there, Mr. Tin Man. witnessed firsthand. There was You don’t know how lucky no grass. By this point, the WE are. mud was frozen. It was cold. In the article about Sadie, I There was some snow and ice built up at the base of the tree. wrote about our desire to one day have a dog rescue. I just The dad unchained Tin Man didn’t expect it to be so soon. and put him in my car. “Hey there, Mr. Tin Man. Jody Fuller is a comic, You don’t know how lucky speaker, writer and soldier YOU are.” Those are lyrics with three tours of duty in from Miranda Lambert’s Iraq. He is also a lifetime new song. Lucy named him “Tin Man” (one word) before stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For meeting him. The name is more information, please visit fitting. He’s lucky that the neighbors cared enough about www.jodyfuller.com
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How Santa became part of my life
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y best friend was Santa Claus. Well, not the absolute real North Pole Santa Claus but the most authentic Santa I ever knew. Steve Donaldson was his name in real life, but we called him Santa Steve. He started attending our church nearly 20 years ago. We became fast friends. He dated my secretary for a while. When they broke up, he and I began hanging out. When I bought an 80-year-old house in need of some serious love, Santa Steve, who knew how to renovate old homes became my general contractor. We worked every day for a full year turning my old dilapidated house into charming, beautiful home. He worked for a car auction company in Atlanta. What he loved was being Santa 365 days a year. Steve bought a house across the street from me, and we saw each other every day. He would come over early in the morning and ask me what Jane, my wife, had fixed for breakfast. He would pull up a chair, and if we forgot to say a blessing, he would stop us and insist we all hold hands and say grace. He was the brother I had never had. I loved Santa Steve. He had the best look of any Santa I have ever seen. In 2006 Coca Cola, Inc.
house than I have ever seen from anyone in my life. Every day was magic when you are friends with Santa. RAY Then one morning nearly two WATERS years ago, Steve borrowed our Columnist lawnmower to cut his grass, and when he finished he sat on recognized Steve’s striking a wall between his yard and the Santa resemblance when sidewalk and laid back in the they named him their 75th grass, and he died of a massive Anniversary Santa Clause. In heart attack. A neighbor saw 2014, the Jackson/Hartsfield him and called out to Jane and International Airport asked me. We went to his side, but Steve to be its first official his life had already left him. It Santa Claus. For years, Steve has been a tough loss for us. was seen by Atlantans as Santa We grieved, and life moved on. in the WSB Thanksgiving But I think about him nearly Day parade, the most watched every day. It is pretty fantastic parade each year in Atlanta. to be friends with Santa. He also loved serving When Santa passed away, at Children’s Healthcare at Michael, the man with the Egleston and Scottish Rite special needs adult sister, wrote where he volunteered his time these words about him. “I just to bring smiles to the faces read about the passing this of the sick children. He was morning of my neighborhood’s tireless in his efforts to make Santa Steve. In the Catholic kids smile and believe in the church, you need two certified magic of Christmas. miracles to be considered for Santa Steve loved doing sainthood. If that be true, that home visits. He loved seeing kindly man should be home children brighten up when free for canonization. I know they would see him in their so many people for whom home. I was able to be with he brought back childhood’s him on Christmas morning greatest dream, Santa Claus when he visited with one of and made us understand, like our neighbors, Michael Howell Virginia, that he was real and who has an adult sister with part of our holiday. special needs named Jan. I saw more excitement and joy from Ray Waters is a minister, Jan, who has the mentality of a motivational speaker and a three-year-old, that morning a regular columnist for when Ho Ho came to her Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Hough asked those in attendance how many had plans in place. Just three hands were raised. A similar number had security systems and less than a quarter of those at the seminar said they did simple things like keeping doors locked when there are no activities going on at the church. Only two raised their hands when they were asked if they knew where every key to their building was. “That goes to show you that there are a lot of simple things that we do at our homes, that we aren’t doing at our churches,” Hough said. “That’s a good place to start. Lock your doors when no one is there. What kind of windows do you have? Are they easy to break so someone could gain entry? Those are things you should look at. Make sure your windows are locked. If you have ushers or greeters before the service starts, why not have people there in case someone enters after the service begins? Those people can be your first line of defense.” Other simple things like making sure items of value like sound equipment, musical instruments and money is locked away where it is not easily accessed were discussed. Abbett even touched on the sensitive subject of having armed security inside the sanctuary. “Those are difficult decisions that every church needs to work through individually,” Abbett said. “You need to do that keeping in mind the laws and the risk factors.” Easterwood talked about options like a security room with cameras and a landline and said that he would be glad to work with any church on assessing the existing security and help make them aware of the options. Orr walked the attendees through scenarios that tested their critical thinking skills. That exercise showed
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Capt. James Orr speaks with area residents at the church safety discussion held in Hackneyville. Orr and other area officials were on hand to present topics such as areas of concern, simple security ideas, sample scenarios and how to formulate plans and committees to prepare for the worst.
the need to have a plan. McMichael said all of the day’s information was about preparedness. “The chances of bad things happening reduce significantly when you are prepared,” McMichael said. “Obviously, there is no way to cover every possible scenario, but you have to start somewhere and reduce the risks. You have to start with a plan and make sure there are people in place who know what to do in the event that something
does come your way.” Rev. Scott Railey of Hillabee Campground United Methodist Church began organizing the event, but the interest grew so quickly, that they opted to move it to the Hackneyville Community Center where there was ample parking. “This is something we started before the most recent church shooting in Texas and there was already a lot of interest,” Railey said. “But after that the
numbers who contacted us grew quickly. We can’t thank Sheriff Abbett and all his folks, Capt. Orr, Assistant Chief Easterwood and the folks in Alexander City enough. It was a great program that gave us all a lot to think about.” Abbett said they hope to do more of these kinds of seminars in various geographic locations across the county throughout the year to make sure everyone has a chance to have questions answered.
Votes registrar had to go through and make sure that everyone who cast a provisional ballot was a legal voter here in Tallapoosa County.” According to information released by Archer’s office Tuesday afternoon, seven provisional ballots were marked for Roy Moore, two voted straight Republican, 12 cast their vote for Doug Jones, another three selected straight Democrat and two provisional ballots were submitted for writein candidates. In addition to the Senate race, one provisional vote was cast on each side of the issue regarding the three-mill property tax increase to benefit the Tallapoosa County School System. Even with these totals added in, little changed in the way of the final tally of votes cast in Tallapoosa
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County, with Moore still defeating Jones in Tallapoosa County 60 percent to 39 percent, with 1 percent going to write-in candidates. This translates to 7,179 votes for Roy Moore, 4,605 for Doug Jones and 150 write-in candidates. A additional total of 2,593 ballots were straight-line Republican votes, while 2,340 were cast for a straight Democrat ticket. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill issued a press release Monday, stating that all ballots cast for write-in candidates had to be officially tallied, as the nearly 23,000 write-in votes was greater than the 20,634 votes separating Jones and Moore. There were a number of ballots that were submitted for write-in candidates in Tallapoosa County, according to
Archer. A multitude of candidates were selected by voters opting not to vote for either Jones or Moore, many of whom received one or two votes once all were tallied. “Several of the write-in votes were for characters like Mickey Mouse and Rin Tin Tin, so they didn’t count,” Archer said. “We also had a lot that were thrown out because the voter would darken the bubble next to the write-in space, but then did not write anything.” Once all of the fictional characters were sorted through and removed, the remaining write-in ballots were counted. Among the 38 potential candidates who received write-in votes, the top two vote-getters were former Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange with 53 votes and official
StillWaters another waterfront lot for $1,000. This lot is adjacent to the Alexanders and includes .74 acres with about 200 feet of waterfront and was recorded Jan. 25, 2016. According to court documents, the suit seeks to have the two waterfront lots in the Cardinal Heights area returned to the association and for the removal of Pamela Alexander from the association’s board. To avoid litigation, Williamson and Edel, through their attorney Jonathan Corley of Opelika submitted a demand letter in November to association attorney Russell Balch of Auburn seeking the return of the property and the removal of Pamela Alexander from the board. Balch responded that the association board denies any wrongdoing and cannot rescind the property transactions and that there is no provision in the association bylaws to remove Alexander from the board. The complaint alleges
write-in candidate Lee Busby with 35 votes. Others selected were Nick Saban with four votes, Kay Ivey and Mo Brooks with three, Mark Tuggle, Bob Riley and Trip Pittman with two each, and a slew of people each taking one vote, including Charles Barkley, Charles Shaw, Judge Tom Young,
the day after Christmas, but the vote must be officially certified by Jan. 3, 2018, the date when Senator-elect Jones will be required to take the oath of office to take his seat in the United States Senator as Alabama’s junior Senator and the first Democrat Senator from the state in 25 years.
George W. Bush, Jeff Sessions and Travis Tritt. Now that the vote has been officially certified in Tallapoosa County, the next step will be to submit this information to Merrill’s office in Montgomery in order for the state-wide canvass to be certified. This could come as early as
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association. No dates have been set for the case and court records show the matter to be taken up by Judge Tom Young Jr.
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Christmas is one of the biggest holidays of the year. It is celebrated every year on December 25 by people around the globe. Christmas holds many traditions. A tradition is a custom that is passed down through a family over time. For some families, celebrating the birth of Christ is the most important part of the holiday. Hanging wreaths and holly in homes and businesses, decorating Christmas trees, and hanging strands of bright Christmas lights outdoors are popular at this time of year. Baking cookies that are given as gifts or left for Santa Claus to eat are popular with children and adults. Cooking special foods that remind us of our families, singing Christmas Carols, and sending out cards are also traditions for many people. Christmas is known as the season of giving. Exchanging gifts with loved ones is perhaps the most popular tradition on Christmas. Children anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus who leaves them gifts on Christmas Eve. This legend began several hundred years ago with Saint Nicholas, a man who was credited with performing many miracles. In Germany, he is known as Kris Kringle. In many other parts of the World, including the U.S., he is known as Santa Claus. His legend spread across Europe and then to the rest of the World because he gave children gifts and performed miracles on Christmas Eve! hristtmas! Merry Christmas! HRISTMAS
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ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City
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Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741 River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130 BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
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New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510 New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
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New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle Jackson’s Gap 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877
Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814 Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752 HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564 Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
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PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
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Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
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METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207
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Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg
Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555
New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634
Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609
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Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill
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Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
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Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
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Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
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First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716 Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
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The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
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Angel dolls a judge’s gift to adoptees By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
For the past four years, Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer has tried to make the day a child is adopted a special time. In order to help ensure the children being adopted take happy memories away from that day, the judge gives the new adoptee a handmade angel doll to take home with them. “When we have an adoption, it’s just a little token to remember the day they were adopted,” Archer said. “The younger ones don’t always understand what they’re doing here. After all the legal portions of the adoption are over, I bring out the doll, and the child’s face just lights up.” Since starting this four years ago, Archer estimates he has handed out between 50 and 75 angel dolls to children being adopted. He said he keeps several, both boy and girl dolls, in his office at any given time. “I give them a choice, if they want a girl angel or a boy angel,” Archer said. “When I give it to them, I tell them it’s their angel that will watch over and guard them.” The dolls Archer keeps
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Tallapoosa County Probate Judge Leon Archer poses with several of the handmade angel dolls made by some of the women at Red Ridge United Methodist Church. Archer gives out these dolls to children who come into his office on the day of their adoption.
in his office are only a handful of the many made each year by the women members of Red
Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville, led by church member Gerri White. There are also a
few who participate in the angel doll program who are not members of Red Ridge, according to Kay
Deis with the Methodist church. “We probably make a couple hundred a year,”
Deis said. “Some of them come here and some go to the courthouse in Lee County. Every new girl that comes in down at the Sheriff’s Girls Ranch also gets one.” “The Angel Doll Ladies meet once a week for this,” Archer said. “I’m really proud of these ladies, and I want to give all the glory to them.” In order to help support this effort that brings so much joy to the children who come through his office for adoption, Archer said he does donate money to the women to help buy the supplies necessary to make these dolls. “It’s rewarding to see these children so happy,” he said. “The kids are really excited for this. The parents really appreciate it too.” While all of the legal matters and other similar issues that are part of the adoption process are not always the easiest for a child to deal with, the angel doll program at Red Ridge that allows Judge Archer to give these children a small but priceless gift to bring a smile to their face is a valuable service. “Our adoptive parents are special,” Archer said. “This is a really good project.”
Letters to Santa, NORAD’s tracker may help distract anxious children By MITCH SNEED Editor
Do you have a little one in your home that is so excited because he’s having trouble with the wait for Santa Claus? Well, here are a few things that may help occupy that child’s mind while he awaits
the Jolly Old Elf’s big arrival. NORAD, or the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is the agency that helps protect the airspace above the United States from global threats. But at Christmas, they take on a very special extra role – they track Santa! Although the NORAD
tracker went live on the first day of December, you won’t actually be able to follow the jolly fellow until the night before Christmas. It will start tracking him from 8 p.m. tonight. Using special radar technology, Father Christmas can be located from the moment Rudolph leads the
way and lifts off from the North Pole. St. Nick will visit children in the middle of the night where they are around the world, giving all the kids on the nice list their presents. Parents can log in at www. santatracker.org or access a link on the Outlook Facebook page. If you that doesn’t hold your
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in Dadeville,” Young said. “Those terms consist of two weeks each. So looking at a best-case scenario, knowing that there are other cases besides those, you may be able to get in one murder case per term in each location. That’s assuming that the cases are ready.”
Consider this list that awaits trial:
• Dean Carl Stevens, 52, has been indicted on two counts of capital murder in the shooting deaths of Dianna Mitchell Sharpe, 48, and Robert Wayne Mitchell by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury in Aug. 2016. The brother and sister were shot to death in the mobile home they shared on Pate Road in the Goldville Community Stevens Oct. 8, 2015. Authorities said shortly after the shootings that Stevens, who was Sharpe’s boyfriend, admitted to shooting the two after surrendering to New Site Police. Stevens, who has been cleared for trial after mental evaluations, is still in jail and could see his case in court early next year in Alexander City. • Matthew Clate McDaniel is charged with murder in the death of Norman Dean Crayton. The case has been widely followed since McDaniel was arrested in the early morning hours of Jan. 17, 2016. Hunters had found Crayton’s body in a wooded area off Barron’s Bridge Road south of Dadeville. Investigators indicated that the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. McDaniel is out on bond and officials say it could go to trial in Spring 2018. • Franklin Nathan Price Jr., 52, of Alexander City was indicted on felony murder charges on earlier this year after having been arrested on April 22, 2016, two days after his neighbor, 49-year-old Elbert Clyde Wilson died after being shot as he cut grass on a riding lawnmower in his yard at 3823 Highway 63. On the day of the shooting, Price said he had witnessed a red truck pull up in front of Price
little one’s attention, try the Record’s special Christmas Greetings section. Over the past month or two, children have been writing letters to ask for gifts and today we help Santa by publishing a number of those letters that were written by local school children. Just look inside for that section.
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Officers lead Dadeville’s Edward Thomas into the Alexander City Jail upon his arrest for the murder of LaDarrell Hart.
Wilson and fire a shot in his direction. But a after exhaustive search and checking other leads, the probe turned back to Price as a suspect. Testimony at a preliminary hearing on Sept. 15, 2016 indicated that Price finally admitted to the shooting, but said it was an accident in a signed statement. Price remains in custody and while a plea is a possibility, it is unsure if this case will be one that could hit in 2018. • O’Hennessey Diomonta Wright, now 19, of Alexander City is accused killing 28-yearold LaBrandon Lamar Herron of Kellyton. Reports indicate that Herron was shot multiple times in the early morning hours Wright of Oct. 30, 2016 and died from his injuries. A second victim was also shot and Wright is also charged with attempted murder. That victim, whose name was not released, did not suffer lifethreatening injuries and was treated and released. Wright has undergone mental evaluation and there are no new court dates set in his case at this time.
• Dadeville residents Edward Rashun Thomas, 20, and 20-year-old Bobby Lee Ponds Jr., were arrested Jan. 20 and charged with capital murder for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of 27-year-old LaDarrell Lamar Hart in his Third Street home on Jan. 18, 2017. A preliminary hearing painted Thomas as the triggerman and Ponds as helping in the aftermath of the crime. Both men have been indicted and denied youthful offender status. • Anthony Davon Parker, accused of reckless murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle in a March 28, 2017 incident that claimed the life of 18-year-old Quentavious Arrion Reese. It is alleged that Parker was at the home of Jeffery Bruno off Robinson Road near Alexander City and was shooting a .45 caliber handgun. Parker had been target shooting and Reese had been at the home, before leaving in a vehicle with a group of friends. Parker allegedly shot towards the same vehicle as it came back down the road, a shot that struck Reese and eventually caused his death. Parker is out on bond and his motion for youthful offender status was denied. • Nicholas Seth Harrison, 21, of
Valley is facing charges of capital murder, reckless endangerment and shooting into an occupied dwelling or vehicle. Harrison also faces additional charges stemming from a traffic stop in Dadeville that have been merged with the more serious charges. 21-year-old Denzel Pope of Sylacauga died after being shot while traveling in a light gold four-door 1993 Acura Legend on Sept. 19. Pope’s vehicle came to a stop on the side of the westbound lanes of Highway 280, just west of Tallapoosa Ford and across from McDaniel Supply and Storage. His case has been bound over to a grand jury and Harrison remains in jail. • Tavorick Laquaz “Qua” Black of Dadeville, Camp Hill’s Dazmon Notorious Shaw and Daquon Sheeley of Jacksons Gap are all charged with murder in the Sept. 28 shooting on Jah Street in Dadeville that killed John Farrell Adamson and left Gerald Haggerty critically injured. The cases against those three were bound over to a grand jury after preliminary hearings Thursday to see if there is enough evidence for the cases to advance to trial. District Attorney Jeremy Duerr said that there are multiple factors in getting a case into court. Cases must wait on evidence such as medical tests, toxicology reports and ballistics data from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. Duerr said that once a case is ready, they take them from oldest to newest as they can be fit into limited days set for trials in term. “There are a lot of variables that have an impact of cases of all kinds,” Duerr said. “The state has limited resources for forensic sciences, medical examiners as well as the court system. The entire process of bringing a murder case to court is not only time consuming, but is very expensive and that’s before you factor in the cost of incarceration. Combine all that with the limited number of people and limited number of court days and it does take longer than we’d like.” Duerr said that depending on how many of the cases could be settled with pleas before they actually go to trial, he thinks there could be three murder trials next year. “Like the public, we don’t like to see justice delayed for the victims and their families,” Duerr said.
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Reeltown’s Zatjuan Knight, bottom, works against Dadeville’s Ladarious Barber during a 145-pound match.
Rebels take down Dadeville, 48-24 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Although the final score seemed lopsided, Dadeville and Reeltown’s wrestling teams actually split six matches on the mat Monday afternoon. But because of a slew of forfeits, the Tigers suffered a 48-24 defeat at the hands of the first-year program. “We all know the deal,” Dadeville coach Fred Ford said. “We actually came close with Beulah, and it was tied 30-30, but
that was as close as we’ve gotten it. We’re trying to compete and actually get a win. That’s our goal is to try to get a team victory, but it’s going to take all eight of them. “The attitude about everything has been real pleasant, though. They continue to grind and see some opportunities at the individual level to win some matches, and we’re competing well against great programs.” Dadeville usually has just eight wrestlers and was missing one Monday, handing Reeltown five forfeit victories.
On the mat, the match was very even-keeled. Reeltown’s Tanner Hill earned the first win of the day, flattening Troy Cruz at 106 in just 1:44. “Tanner is doing great for us,” Reeltown coach Drew MacKay said. “He’s 7-1 now and he’s only an eighth grader wrestling varsity. Only one of his wins on his record is actually a forfeit, and his loss is against Moody. They have a really great team, and his only loss was to a kid that looked really impressive.” See WRESTLING • Page B2
Tigers remain unbeaten in boys hoops said. “In the second half, it was a one-point game, but we ended up winning Despite leading by just by 16 points. We were one point at halftime, just getting after it and Dadeville’s boys putting a little pressure basketball team continued on the ball.” to apply the pressure and Dadeville also secured slowly but surely wore a win over Reeltown on down Elmore County for Friday night to extend its a 61-45 victory. lead to 5-0 (4-0). “That’s my main goal Against Elmore is keep that pressure County, the second half applied and try to wear started out as a seesaw folks down,” Dadeville battle with several lead boys coach Jesse Foster changes and ties in the By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
first four minutes of the third quarter. Midway through the frame, Dadeville led just 35-33, but the Panthers didn’t score again until two minutes into the fourth. During the Tigers’ 12-point run to end the third quarter, 6-foot8 freshman PJ Eason slammed his second dunk of the night, putting the momentum solely in Dadeville’s favor. Eason stuffed the
stat sheet, finishing the game with 16 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals. In addition to Dadeville’s stifling second-half defense, the Tigers also dominated on the boards. Elmore County was outrebounded, 35-20. For Dadeville, Jamarion Wilkerson grabbed six rebounds, Kevin Walker had five and four others See TIGERS • Page B2
R Reeltown’s Mya Coleman, right, defends Karsen Kinman, of Horseshoe Bend, earlier this season. The Rebels will have their H first home game of the year today when they host the Reeltown Holiday Hoops Tournament. H
Reeltown to host area’s first holiday tourney focusing on is building that chemistry we’ve put together these last couple games and solidifying For the first time everyone’s roles.” in recent memory, Because only three Reeltown is hosting a varsity holiday basketball boys teams are attending the tournament, the tournament, and it all Rebels will finish it off begins today. with a game against Pike “Me and (girls) coach Road at 6 p.m. (Will) Solomon said we Friday’s slate always wanted to do one,” Rebels boys coach will feature the girls consolation game at Jonathan Gardner said. “Last year we did one for 2 p.m., followed by Reeltown versus Holtville junior high, and it went well, so we wanted to get boys and ending with the experience on the varsity girls championship at 6 p.m. level. For the past three “For us, this will be years, we’ve been going our first home game,” to the Benjamin Russell Gardner said. “We’ve tournament, which is after Christmas, which is played five games and hard on our families with we’ve been waiting to play at home. We’ve been having to be away. We in blue all season, so wanted to host our own we’re waiting to play in this year so we could white. As long as we play invite our families and our ball, we should be all friends.” right.” The boys will kick Regardless of how off the action with a the Rebels fare, this game between Holtville tournament is a good and Pike Road at noon, breakup in the monotony followed by a pair of of practicing for two girls games featuring Reeltown versus Booker weeks straight. “Over the Christmas T. Washington at 2 p.m. break, a lot of people and Wadley versus Pike have some dead time Road at 4 p.m. where they don’t have “All of our teams in the tournament have been regular season games, so it’s good to be able so busy playing area to come and not just teams, we haven’t had a whole lot of time to learn practice,” Solomon said. “Most schools either got about our opponents,” out of school (Tuesday) Solomon said. “We or (Wednesday), so this haven’t played Booker is a good time to get T. Washington in a long time, if ever, so this gives in some really good us new competition. The competition.” The cost to attend will biggest thing with my be $7 per day. team in particular to be By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Three-sport athlete Presley to play volleyball in college Dadeville’s Quanesha Presley, seated, third from left, signed her letter of intent to play volleyball at Southern Union State Community College on Tuesday morning. Presley is a three-sport athlete for the Tigers and said choosing volleyball came down to family tradition. “Basically volleyball is just something I wanted to keep in the family,” Presley said. “My daddy played it. Softball is still my life, but volleyball just has that energy so I like it as well.” Presley said her decision to attend Southern Union was an inspiration from a former Dadeville volleyball player who passed away and also attended the college. Joining Presley at her signing were, front row, from left, her sister Kimberly Greer, her mother Elaine Presley, her father Tony Presley; back row, Dadeville principal Chris Hand, Dadeville head volleyball coach Felicia Edwards, Southern Union volleyball coach Ametrice Jackson, Dadeville assistant volleyball coach C.J. Ford and Dadeville assistant principal and Presley’s basketball coach Pam Holloway.
Thursday, Dec. 21 Reeltown Holiday Hoops Tournament Boys: Holtville vs. Pike Road, noon Girls: Reeltown vs. BTW, 2 p.m. Girls: Wadley vs. Pike Road, 4 p.m. Boys: Reeltown vs. Pike Road, 6 p.m. High school wrestling Russell County, Wetumpka at Benjamin Russell, 5:30 p.m. Junior high wrestling Buzzbee Duals tournament at Benjamin Russell, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22 Reeltown Holiday Hoops Tournament Girls: Consolation, 2 p.m. Boys: Reeltown vs. Holtville, 4 p.m. Girls: Championship, 6 p.m.
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Dadeville sweeps middle school tourney STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Both Dadeville’s girls and boys junior high basketball teams reigned victorious at the Sanford Invitational Tournament last week. On the boys side, the Tigers dominated their opening game, 59-23, over Loachapoka, then narrowly defeated Russell County, 39-32, to earn the championship. Against Loachapoka, Dadeville jumped out to a big lead and never trailed. It was a season high for points scored. It was a different story against Russell County, though, as Dadeville trailed by six points at halftime. The Tigers stormed back and took a lead late in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory on strong free-throw shooting. The boys finished the season 11-2 with their only losses coming to Alexander City and Southside. Dadeville’s girls team also won the Sanford tournament and ended the year with a 12-1 season. “I’m extremely proud of these girls,” Tigers girls coach Brownie Caldwell said. “The eighth-graders have posted
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Both the Dadeville girls, top, and boys, above, junior high basketball teams won the Sanford Invitational Tournament last week.
a 22-4 record over the past two years. They play well together. They have good leadership qualities and have been a positive example for our younger players. “I’m also very excited for our seventh-
graders who will be coming back next year. This is another great group of young ladies. These girls have a great future if they stick together and work hard.”
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Other victors for Reeltown were Zantjuan Knight at 145 and Caleb Z Gant at 285. Trailing 5-3 after the G first period, Knight quickly got a f takedown in the second period and ta turned Dadeville’s Ladarious Barber tu for f a pin in 2:23. At heavyweight, Gant had the fastest pin of the night, G claiming a win over Luke Keel in a c mere 24 seconds. m “Caleb Gant has a really good record as well,” MacKay said. “He’s r doing very well for us. He’s also only d a ninth grader, so I’m excited to see where the kids can go next year and w the th future years going forward. I’m already happy with how we’ve done, a though.” th Dadeville also picked up three pins. The first was RJ Ford at 138 p pounds. Ford got a first-period p takedown only to have Carson Baker ta escape. But in the second period, e it started out the same with a Ford takedown, but this time, he turned it ta into in a 3:48 pin. “We want RJ to get as much mat time as possible, and we were able to ti accomplish that today,” coach Ford a said. “Ab (Abernathy) is another s senior who’s been with us since we s started, so he has a lot of experience s and a a lot of mat time. We don’t expect any less out of him.” e Abernathy lived up to expectations with w a 1:52 pin at 220 after earning a quick takedown and three back points, then wearing Jackson Hornsby p down for the fall. d At 152 pounds, Ladarrius Moore earned Dadeville’s fastest pin, e claiming a win over Brody Newman c in 1:23. “Ladarrius is real green, but he’s a junior and he’s strong as an ox,” Ford said. “Once he gets everything F clicking and it becomes second c nature, I expect him to be really n competitive, not just around here but c on o the state level as well.” Reeltown’s 170-pounder Daniel Spain and Dadeville’s 182-pounder S Dillan Ray also competed in a D thrilling exhibition match. Spain took th a quick shot and looked like he would flatten Ray. After giving up three f back points, Ray turned a reversal b and a earned a pin of his own in 1:22.
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Dadeville’s Ranika Cox is defended by Elmore County’s Mackenzie Lewis (55) and Emerald Britt (44) on Thursday night. The Panthers’ defense swarmed Dadeville, 51-34.
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had at least three. The Tigers also spread it out offensively. In addition to Eason’s 16-point performance, Walker poured in 15 and Wilkerson scored 10. Jalen Sullivan also contributed eight points, and Tykeem Holley added a pair of 3-pointers. “What I try to tell them is it’s a team game,” Foster said. “I don’t care who scores the points; let’s just be unselfish and have a good time. If we play hard together, then everything else will take care of itself.” With four straight wins to start the season, all of them in Class 4A Area 5 action, Dadeville has set itself up very well, having beaten all four area foes to begin. Dadeville’s girls team wasn’t so lucky. Much like the boys, Dadeville’s girls started out in a back-and-forth battle with the Panthers. The Tigers even led by two points two minutes into the second, but Elmore County closed out the first half on a 13-2 run. It never looked back and eventually captured a 51-34 victory. “We normally start out maybe not as well as I would like, but we normally start out and do decent,” Dadeville girls coach Pam Holloway said. “Then we hustle down the stretch, but the second and third
quarters have been our Achilles’ heel.” What kept Dadeville (1-3, 1-3) in the game early and helped it make a push late was its ability to create turnovers. Elmore County had 18 combined miscues in the first and fourth quarters but had only five in the middle two frames. That wasn’t the same story for the Tigers, who had at least five turnovers in every frame and finished with a total of 31. While Elmore County did play a strong pressure defense and got plenty of steals from Madison Traylor, many of Dadeville’s turnovers were due to errant passes. “That’s something we working on,” Holloway said. “With the five or six (players) we’ve had, it would seem like everyone should be set in a position that they’re in but we’ve had to move around so much, we don’t really have the cohesiveness that we need right now as a team for everyone to know their role.” Quanesha Presley capped off her second straight double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Ranika Cox also had nine boards and three blocks, and Nena Pearson grabbed four steals. Dadeville’s girls team also dropped a 47-36 decision to Reeltown, falling to 1-4 on the season.
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Juvenile Justice Task Force makes recommendations for change STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Juvenile Justice Task Force on Monday delivered a set of policy recommendations to Gov. Kay Ivey and other state leaders aimed at protecting public safety, holding youthful offenders accountable, controlling costs, and improving outcomes for youth, families, and communities. The recommendations are expected to form the foundation for statutory and budgetary changes that will be considered in the 2018 legislative session. “At its first meeting, I asked the Task Force to examine our state’s data, gather input from Alabamians, and work together to develop a set of recommendations to make our communities safer and put youth back on the right track,” Governor Ivey said. “These recommendations propose steps for reaching those important goals.” The Legislature approved, and Ivey on April 25 signed into law, a resolution sponsored by state Senator Cam Ward that created a bipartisan task force to examine how Alabama could improve its juvenile justice system. Alabama Chief Justice Lyn Stuart served on the Task Force, and state Senate President Pro-tem Del Marsh and state House Speaker Mac McCutcheon each appointed
a member. The Task Force met six times to examine Alabama’s juvenile justice system data, review input from hundreds of roundtable participants, and assess national research on effective ways to hold youth accountable while reducing their chances of reoffending. The Task Force also learned from states such as Georgia that have successfully expanded evidencebased services and improved public safety while diverting youth who commit lower-level offenses from deeper involvement in the criminaljustice system. The 20-member Task Force included state leaders from both parties and all three branches of state government representing a wide range of groups, including legislators, judges, district attorney, sheriff, educators, and others. The Task Force conducted months of data analysis, stakeholder outreach, and policy assessment before approving recommendations to: Keep youth who commit lowerlevel offenses from unnecessary involvement in the juvenile justice system through early interventions and swift, consistent responses; Protect public safety and more effectively allocate taxpayer dollars by focusing system resources on youth who pose the greatest risk to public safety; and Improve public safety outcomes through increased system accountability and reinvestment
into evidence-based programs in local communities. “The Task Force worked diligently to fulfill our charge to find solutions that improve outcomes for our communities and for our youth,” Chief Justice Stuart said. “Our recommendations will strengthen the juvenile justice system by increasing the range of effective community-based options available to judges and juvenile probation officers across the state while focusing judicial resources on the most serious threats to public safety.” McCutcheon said, “These datadriven recommendations provide an opportunity to align our system with effective practices and with the values we share as Alabamians. That means less crime, lower costs for taxpayers, and better outcomes for Alabama’s youth and families.” The Task Force based its recommendations on the following key findings: Youth who commit lower-level offenses make up the majority of the juvenile justice population, and two-thirds of youth in the custody of the Department of Youth Services (DYS) are committed for non-felonies; Judges and probation officers lack access to evidence-based services to hold youth accountable and strengthen families in their own communities; and Out-of-home beds cost taxpayers
as much as $161,694 per youth per year despite research showing poor public-safety returns, especially for youth who commit lower-level offenses. If adopted and implemented, the Task Force’s recommendations are projected to reduce the state’s outof-home population of youthful offenders by 50 percent from projected levels by 2023, freeing more than $43 million in funds for reinvestment over five years. “We know there are proven ways to change Alabama’s juvenile justice system for the better,” said Senator Ward, who co-chaired the Task Force. “Together we can create a better juvenile justice system that shifts young people away from criminal behavior so that they do not move into the adult corrections system.” Representative Jim Hill, a retired judge who chairs the House Judiciary Committee, said, “ I know that Alabama’s juvenile justice system needs to be focused on public safety as well as working to ensure the best outcome for the individual juvenile. Locally operated programs that allow juvenile probation officers and other professionals access to the juvenile and the family often provide the best opportunity for this. I look forward to working to make many of the task force recommendations a reality for the children of Alabama.”
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Alert conservation officers discover suspected meth lab By MITCH SNEED Editor
A suspected small meth lab was taken down Tuesday after alert state conservation enforcement officers discovered information that the illegal narcotic was being made in a local home. Jeffery Doil Hooks, 35, of Alexander City is now facing charges of firstdegree unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is also charged with illegal night hunting and violation of probation. Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force Sgt. Fred White said it was the conservation officers approaching Hooks on another matter that led to the discovery. “Conservation Enforcement Officers went there to question him about the night hunting and he also had a probation violation warrant,” White said. “As they were looking for evidence in the hunting investigation, they found the components of a meth lab and notified us and it went from there.” Agents could be seen carrying bags on evidence from the residence and securing them in law enforcement
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Conservation Enforcement Officers, officers with the Alexander City Police Department and members of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Force work at the scene where a suspected meth lab was found as suspect Jeffery Hooks looks on.
vehicles. Law enforcement personnel also took multiple trips into a wooded area next to the residence and returned with a plastic evidence bag that was also logged in and secured. A camouflage colored rifle was located and seized by law enforcement
after being logged into evidence.. Agents searched a vehicle on the property and could be seen having Hooks, who sat handcuffed in a lawn chair during the search, sign off on paperwork relating to the search and execution of the warrant.
The lab was believed to be a “shake and bake” setup. That’s where the cooks make meth in one sealed container which is generally flipped upside-down to cause the reaction needed to turn several toxic ingredients into meth. This method generally produces meth in smaller quantity, but doesn’t make it any less dangerous. An exact amount of the drugs discovered and other items seized in the investigation was not made available Tuesday. Hooks is no stranger to law enforcement. Court records show that he has been hit with more than three dozen charges dating back to 2000. The charges range from previous hunting violations, multiple traffic violations, theft and several other drug arrests. Among those was an arrest in May 2016, Hooks was among four others who were caught in a bust by the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. In that arrest, Hooks was charged with nine counts of illegal purchase of a precursor, attempt to commit a controlled substance crime, conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime, unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance first degree, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
County Extension Office, Beekeeping Association offering beekeeping class to learn more about the topic in order to make a more informed decision about taking part in For those who may be interested in learning such a hobby, according to Tallapoosa County more about the subject of beekeeping, including Extension Coordinator Shane Harris. how to get started with “This class will be their own hives, the giving basic instructions Tallapoosa County for those getting into the Extension Office and field of beekeeping and the Tallapoosa River Beekeeping Association help them prepare for the upcoming year,” he will be offering a said. “We will go over beekeeping class some of the expenses, beginning Jan. 16. necessary supplies and The class is open to equipment, and the anyone who may be interested in becoming a proper maintenance of a beekeeper and setting up beehive.” “Our goal is to train a hive, as well as those anyone that has an who may simply want By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
interest in becoming a beekeeper and later stay with them as they progress with this wonderful insect that we get to have a hobby with,” Tallapoosa River Beekeeping Association President Keith Robinson said. “We love training beekeepers to be successful. We will take six weeks to break down the major aspects of beekeeping to get them on solid ground to begin with. We take the tried and true methods and stick to them without adding a million techniques. You could say that we try to keep it
simple.” The class began in 2015 when a number of residents throughout the county expressed interest in having a course on the basics of beekeeping and has continued, though a lack of interest prevented the class from being held in 2017. “We were overwhelmed by the response we got for this class in 2015,” Harris said. “We were expecting maybe 20 to 25 people, then we had more than 70 sign up to take part.” Harris added that
classes like these were the business of the extension office, and he was proud the office could offer a multitude of educational opportunities like this to the residents of the county. “We are trying to meet the needs of our community,” he said. “We want people to be well-informed. I feel this will be successful even if some of those taking the class decide not to become beekeepers. We are looking for a good turnout and a great response.” Since starting this
class in 2015, Harris has said the class has paid good dividends across the county, including seeing a revival of the local beekeepers’ association as a result. For more information about the upcoming beekeeping class, or to register for the 2018 sessions, contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256825-1050. Registration costs are $45 for adults and $35 for students. The class begins Jan. 16, running through Feb. 20 and will be held every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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State legislators give education picture at Kiwanis meeting Tallapoosa County School System. “When you measure education spending per student at the state level, Despite a mix-up that kept the Alabama spends $6,000, which puts us Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Girls Ranch in the top half of the country,” Tuggle from coming to Thursday’s meeting said. “When you combine both local of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club for a and state spending per student, we drop special Christmas party, the Kiwanians to 49 or 50 in the country.” in attendance were educated on some of Some in attendance suggested the latest goings-on with the education there were issues with the way the budget in Montgomery, thanks to a pair tax increase had been presented to of last-minute guest speakers. the public, while Tuggle and Whatley State Representative Mark Tuggle both mentioned how there were places and State Senator Tom Whatley were around the state who voluntarily paid in Dadeville for other business matters, higher taxes in order to better fund but were more than happy to fill in and their school systems, including many speak for a few minutes to the gathered of the more affluent communities in club members. the Birmingham area and the city of The two spent some time talking Auburn. about the recent rejected special vote Over the past few years, Tuggle said in Tallapoosa County to add 3 mills the state legislature has been increasing onto the existing property tax levels the money put into a number of places in order to help provide funding to the in the education budget, including the By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
state pre-K program and various math and science initiatives. “We increased the fiscal year 2018 pre-K funding by $15 million over what was appropriated in fiscal year 2017,” Tuggle said. “It has been growing by double digits the last few years,” Whatley added. Tuggle and Whatley mentioned several issues that had been facing the state education budget, including scholarships for veterans that were soaking up a lot of the funds allocated to higher education in the state. At one point, the requirements for applying and receiving this form of financial aid were that a veteran had to be 20 percent disabled and have spent one year in Alabama during military service. If these qualifications were met, then any dependents of that veteran, including spouse, were eligible to receive financial aid. This led to a situation
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December 21, 2017
SHOP LOCAL LATE: MainStreet Alexander City and downtown Alexander City businesses are hosting Shop Local Late on Thursdays in December. Participating stores are open until 7 p.m. Bring your
where veterans from anywhere in the United States who had spent time training at facilities like Fort Rucker or Maxwell Air Force Base were sending their children and spouses to Alabama for college using Alabama taxpayer dollars. Recently, the state legislature passed a bill raising the requirements for these scholarships to a veteran being 40 percent disabled and having spent two years in the state, a measure both Tuggle and Whatley voted in favor of. As a result of this vote, there are those who have accused both of being against veterans. “We are trying to do the right thing,” Tuggle said. “We have done a lot for our veterans. I could show you every thing I have done to show support for our veterans.” “One thing we will do, we will tell you the truth,” Whatley said.
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downtown receipts to Cloud Nine to be entered to win a Christmas gift basket. Spent $25 get one raffle ticket. Spend $50 get two and spend $150 get five. The winner will be announced Thursday, Dec. 21 at Cloud Nine.
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Alethea Nieves, John Sawyer Lawhorn, Robert Lee Hunt, Blake Bailey, Maxine Baker, Andrew Salinas, Delores Carlisle, Betty Leonard and Janice Thomas are celebrating their birthdays today.
Friday, December 22
BLOOD DRIVE: The Amercian Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Russell Medical in the Community Room from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All blood types are needed. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org. by using the keyword Russell. There will be pizza and t-shirts for those who come.
Monday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DINNER: Comer Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Dinner Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to have a hot meal and fellowship. Tickets can be picked up at the Nutrition Center and the Salvation Army. You do not have to have a ticket to get a meal. For more information call 256234-7831.
Saturday, December 30
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5:00 until 8:00 Saturday December 30. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
Wednesday, Janurary 3
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday Jan 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Monday, Janurary 8
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Craigger Browne will present “Tribute to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
January 8-9
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days January 8-9. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
Saturday, January 13
BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15. MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The annual Martin Luther King
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Members of the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce gather to celebrate the grand opening of Annie’s Antiques at 215 North Tallassee Street in Dadeville. Annie’s Antiques is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday. Jr. Prayer breakfast will be Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Stephens Elementary Gym at 8 a.m. Tickets are $10.
Monday, Janurary 15
MLK CELEBRATION: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be Monday, Jan. 15. It will start with a parade at 9 a.m. beginning at Stephens Elementary School and a program at the Stephens Elementary School gym at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, January 16
BEEKEEPING COURSE: The 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Course will start Jan. 16 and will be on Tuesdays through Feb. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for students Call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050 and the deadline for registration is Jan. 11.
Sunday, January 21
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles Mitchell will be the speaker. He will present “A Pictorial History of Alabama Agriculture.” While working at Auburn, Dr. Mitchell accumulated lots of old photographs related to Alabama agriculture. Several years ago, he began organizing them and
realized that these old pictures could actually tell the chronological story of Alabama’s agriculture from the Creek Indians to modern production. He will share these photographs with the Tallapoosee Historical Society Please make plans to attend. The meeting is open to the public, there is no admission fee and free refreshments will be served.
Monday, Janurary 22
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: E. Paul Jones will present “Reverend Maxwell” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 22 starting at 1:30 p.m.at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Monday, January 29
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Monday, February 5
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glen Willis will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 starting at 1:30
p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Wednesday, February 7
SITE REVIEW: Central Alabama Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing program by the ACEN on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Building J of the Childersburg Campus. For further information go to the CACC homepage at www.cacc.edu
Monday, February 12
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Shores will present “Songs from the Heart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
Monday, February 26
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple. Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.
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Wednesday, March 29
VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School Auditorium. Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards. Visit auburnveteransproect. weebly.com/east-alabama-vietnam-veterans-welcome-homecermony.html. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools.org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120.
April 9-10
THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days April 9-10. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Here’s what Dadeville Elementary School students have to say to Santa Dadeville Elementary School Jackson’s Class 1st Grade
“Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I want a real baby with clothes with shoes and a pacifer.”
Dear Santa I would like a Play Station even though I been bad I will be good next year Christmas I will make A-B in school. I love my aunt Lisa she take care me I love her so much she just like mother to me I am 6 year old I’m growing up my birthday is three day after Christmas I wish you a Merry Christmas and A happy New Year 2018
Delisa Crayton Jacqled Crayton Dear Santa Santa I want a wrestling ring a man too bring some I want a Ninja Turtle House clothes and shoes and batman and a cannitha flash and some red pants
Kemauri Thomas
— Jade Pulliam
Dear Santa I’ve been a good boy this year. All I want is a xbox one, four wheeler, another football helmet, and a new T.V. I will leave cookies and milk for you.
Patterson’s Class
Love, Christopher Pitts Dear Santa Dear Santa I want a skate and shoes.
Ron Spah
Merry Chrismas! Thank you santa. I ‘m excited for Christmas! Der Santa. I whad like a skate boad. And a table. Thank you hav a marry chrismas
Your friend Jordan Pearson Dear Santa Merry Christmas How are you?
Love, I would like to have a tablet and some Jenna Harrelson boots
Dear Santa I want a four wheeler med size the doctor’s office alphabet lerning locks spy science la archery set 4 extra arrows I can drive! First Fire Truck Guitar Buble Machine flying man 4 gun set
Brody
I love you Santa My Favorite reindeer is Rudolph. I have been a good girl. For Christmas I want a Hover Board and a Barbie Doll House Leaue you milk and cookies
Love Aliyah Jones
Dear Santa I whatd toys for Christmas Minecraft Lego Jungle Tree House Stretch Drmsthong Please tell bryan Merry Chrismas
Remy Jones Ms. Hamby’s Class
Latravious Burton
Dear Santa
Dear Santa How are you and Miss Claus? I would like a XBoxounx, I would liked a remote control green Jeep that comes with 3D glasses. I also would like a laptop which is a compute. Like my Dy got my last year
Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus. I want a remote control scooter. I want a baby alive I want nail poil and tub to suck my feet in. I wanta massage chair and a slid and swing. I leave you cookies and milk
Love, Kayln Allen Dear Santa I have been good at school I have
Love been good at home. I have been learning car and some clese. Dear Santa, Adam timetables. Merry Christmas I wish I coud visit you Love at the Norht Pole For Chnistmas I want a Marlo Pennington Dear Santa Jod Doll and a fake car and a babair home I want a gocart and a LG and a ipad and Patterson Thank you Santa a Gucci Belt Dear Santa 1st Grade Nevaeh Maddox Merry Christmas Santa How are you? I have been good at scool Love I want a Remote control car and a phone Dear Santa Dear Santa Maison Garrett for Christmas I also want a computer Merry Christmas! I wont a remote catral dinosaur phone and bike and a Xbox 360 and a fourwheelr and dinosaurs and a pokmon game and some pokmon cards.
Brayden Arrington
Dear Santa
Dear Sata Claus I would like to have Your friend Blake Jordan a baby unlive and gocrat and I hope you
Ivee Alvies
Dear Santa I hope you had a good year. I would likd for Christmas I would like a cars 3 toys and race track. I have been a very good boy.
I want a vepren dol has and a bik and a vet set
Love Dixie Grace
Love Javeen Young
Merry Christmas! I want a poket bike. I want a fllpahdne. I wont some clos.
Dear Santa Merry Christmas I wouled lice for Christmas is a remot scooter tablet phone Baby Aire nall polish Dolls some Books and a femote contro car What I would like most is a computer
Merry Christmas! Iphone 6 Gucci belt gray Jordans
have a great Christmas and Merry Christmas
Love Joy
Dear Santa Santa I want toy car that flips and spderman puzzle scocter baseballbat clothes bbgun and skateboard
Ronilah Hutchins
Love Branden Gray
I went a Babby doll and a go cart and a laptop and IPhone 8 and a JoJo Doll and a
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Dear Santa
Thursday, December 21, 2017
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LETTERS • continued from Page 2 Dear Santa
Dear Santa
I want 4-wheeler, Ipad clothes, shoes, cellphone tablet Bike, mp3 player coat Hat set
My name is Traniya Silmon. What I want for Christmas is a Baby Alive. I would want a computerfor Christmas. For Christmas I want a iPhone8. Would want a table too. I would want joJo Shoes, JoJo Jacket JoJo clothes, JoJ Bows. I been a good girl this year Santa. I belleve in you.
Love, Scott Knight Dear Santa,
Love, Traniya Silmon
I would like swipe lite sketrs shoes an kiover drive terrascout doggie door for all my presents.
Dear Santa
Love Camden Goodwin Dear Santa I would like a orpeez maker, doll, a Doc McStuffins Nursery and a baby alive doll that cries.
Love Ashanea Burns Dear Santa I have been a good girl this year. I hope you will bring me lots of toys and bles your family. I love Santa I want yo to bring me a bike. P.S. Sant is the Best.
Dear Santa,
“I have been a very good girl. For Christmas I’d like five dollars and tootsie rolls.” I want oonies. I also want a big pool. I want world peace for evry one. I want a hachamal surprise. I want pie face sky hi.
I want a toy BB8 with a control
I want soggy doggy, finger monkey, hatchimal, Barbie dolls, and baby dolls. Thank you
Love, Baylee Ames Dear Santa, I want a dirt bike for Christmas. If not I would like a four wheeler, or go cart. I would like a 10 speed bike. Games for my ps4, shoes, basketball goal. I would like a new motor for my old dirt bike.
Love Ryan Lee Johnson Dear Santa I have been very good year! Pleuse Bring me five night off reddy toy and siue doll kids that have nothing.
Love, Landon
Dear Santa
I have been good this year. Im doing my best to be nice to others. Iam going to layout some cookies for you. Can you pleas bring me a hoverboard, a kin dall, a spin racer, a robot that does evry thing for me evern brushes my hair. Bring some roler blades and a barbby truck.
I’m Hannan. I like to stop the bullys. I want some blue glitter slime. I also want a Joj toy. I also want a puppy. I can really use some LPS toys. I really want a tent for my bed. I really want a amarica girl doll that has blond hair an some clothes for her. Is Rudolph a good boy or bad boy? I might leave you some milk. Sorry I don’t have cookies. I also want some hatchemals. I also want some new clothes for my teacher. I can really use some jeans.
Dear Santa I want a hachamal to play with. I want a fit bit that is pink and teal. I want a cute baby bunny. I want a teal scooter. A robot cat. I want a pergeter that shows all the plants and ashternots. I want a nail kit. I want some books. I ant a camra. I want a new pair of showe. I want a cool jaket. How is Rudolph doing? Can you asc him if his ready for the flight and all of the other raindeer.
Love, Jade Pulliam Dear Santa,
My name is Cayle. I have been good this year. For Christmas this year I want a scooter dirt bike. This year I’m going to layout you some hot chocklet. I’m going to get some marshmelows and lay it write beside the cholcklet. I’m also going to lay our some cookies. The veary last thing I want is a baby cat just like caliesta. I wish we could have Christmas ever day. I love you Santa you’re the best.
Love Darris Williams
Dear Santa My name is Gabe Kiker. I want a skate bord, colored ducktype, cardboard, eletrick scooter and some sponge Bob shoes. I hope Rudoph is ready to fly from the noth pole.
Love Gabe Kiker Dear Santa I would like a ckiack for Christmas ples santa. I have been good this week so sins I haveint been as good you woht me to be but plees still bring me presins. I want a tent, worm blankit, ril puppy, a cat and new computr. I hope I am on the nise list so if I am not I will triy to be betr the past week and five days.
Love Jakahyah Alvies Dear Santa
Dear Santa
My name is Darrius. I want a legend beyblad and power rippers. One more thing I want a billion dallers.
My name is Jakahyah. I am 9 years old. I want a hover board for Christmas. I also want a 4-wheeler and a dirtbike Can I please have IPhone 5? I want some new clothes. Plase bring my dog Bella some clothes.
Love, Isabell Jackson McKelvey’s Class
Dear Santa
Dear Santa
All I want for Christmas is a pony
My name is Damivion. I want ten toy cars a fore wheeler and phone. Please brng my sister a baby doll. I have been good all year. I want ten blue toy cars. My wants a pink baby doll.
Love Damivion Beavers Dear Santa I wwant a lot of stuf thes yir. I wont pink clir slime. I os want onese pjamas. Santa I hav bin a good girl. I wont a watr proof cemra and a 4-wilr.
Love Kameryn Mayton
Love, Cayle Pounds Dear Santa,
Dear Santa
My name is Blair. I would like a snugols my puppy. I would like a iPhone to. Santa pleas pot sunpthing in my crismis box for me and my gramis tea party. Iwant everything JoJo. I wont evry thing. I want my daddy and momma a new car and truk.
I want a air soft pistol and a lego set. I want a got be4 blade and a leginbeyblade. Iwant a ball I also want 2 books I love santa.
Love, Blair Morse Dear Santa
Love, Connor Dennis
My name is Alyssa. I would like a computer, a baby doll, a ipad, and a iphone 8. I hop your elf’s can do that. Oh can roudouplh fly? Is dancer is a boy are a girl? I hope you can get those things please. I want all the JoJo outfits and bow and shoes. I want hair chalk like JoJo. I hope my friends get what they want to. Please get my mama and dady something to. I really want to get a lot of Dr. Suess books
Love Alyssa Bevels
Love Hannan Vuong
Love Claire Dulaney
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. I want a real baby with clothes with shoes and a pacifier
Love Frances Fineberg
Dear Santa
Love, Cali Ragsdale
Dear Santa
I want three lego sets for Christmas. I want the capshr of sofy Jones. The brace out from the gobln king eyvl forist. The gobln king’s eyvl dragin.
Love Randi Skyler Wilkes
Love Santolto Parker Dear Santa
Love Ivy Crayton
Love, Audrey Grace Weldon
Love Malnena Canady Dear Santa Dear Santa
My name is Ivy. What I want for Christman is Slimeclear Slim can a lot. Next I would want a JoJo bow, JoJo book bag, JoJo shoes, JoJo Jackets. I would want a laptop. I would want a iPad. I would want JoJo lunchbox. I would want a JoJo mickerphone. I would want a disco ball. I would want clothes. I would want a JoJo book. I would want a JoJo tea set. I would a JoJo. I would want a JoJo everything. I would want a lot of slime for Christmas. I would like JoJo slime
Love, Grace Patterson
Dear Santa I have been good all year. I would like a computer please. I hope your elves can get me a light blue computer. I would also like a light blue labtop please. How is Rudolph? Rudolph ready for the flight? Oh yeah would you please get me a trapalean and a pool please? I would want a light blue one with white poke a dots please? Have a good day!
Love Amaiya Jackson Dear Santa I want a toy. My fafrit is a spidrman toy. Can you get it for me Santa for Christmas? I hope you bring it to stiwodr at my house whith me. Sit it it unin my tree. Merry crismust! Can you tell cregl breing a car 3 movie for Christmas for me? Eve bid can have presits.
Love Andrew Simmons LETTERS • continued to Page 4
“... I want some new clothes. Plase bring my dog Bella some clothes. — Jakahyah Alvies McKelvey’s Class
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LETTERS • continued from Page 3 good too. Thank you for the presents last year and the presents that I get this year.
Dear Santa My name is Zymeshia. I have been good all year. Can I places get a doll house that is pink? Can I get the atinsolsto? How is Mrs. Clas is she going with you to help give out presints? Also how is my old pal Rudolph? Is he ready for the flight? Can I get a red, Black, Blue, and orange huverbord. Can I places get a drim caperto. Can I get a laptop phone?
Rorie Mask Dear Santa, I been very good this year. I made 100 on my test. This year I hope Im on your good list. For Christmas I want Broswer Jr. Amlibo Mario toy Broswer amilbo wii for the super Mario bros Nintendo Switch with splatoons and Mario Oddessey game. Santa I hope you bring everything I want because been extra good. I promise to have you 12 chocoalate chips and milk!
Love, Zymeshia Taylor
“... and I promise to leave out some cookies for you.”
Rogers Class Dear Santa This Christmas I am 7 years old This year I have been very good. What I woould like most this Christmas is a keyboard and a ipad and I promise to leave out some cookies for you Merry Christmas Santa
Love Quientin Copeland
Xavron Wilson Dear Santa, I have been go? I want a nutcracker I want an American girl Doll Can I have a washing machine for my American Girl Doll Can I have some jewelry
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Dear Santa,
McKelvey’s class
Will you please bring me a big dollhouse Barbie Dolls a bike Tablet phone and a Baby alive you so much I really been a good girl this year.
Dear Santa, Rpunsll doll frozen jerwry boots frozen lamp barie whoopy cooshaon car keys stroller bolbe doll I whit holdboat land
Malia Russell
Love Violet Crofton
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa I would love to have slime and playdoh. A dress costume with high heels, necklace with ear rings and a white wig would be nice to. Also a play hoyse. Thank you Santa
Love, Olivia Pennington Dear Santa, I want a Nintendo Ds I want a teddy bear and I also want a drone and for my Big siter to be happy.
the nice list. I asked for hover board, light up shoes and a four wheeler.
Dear Santa, Love My name is Stacy. I am seven years Mason Daniels old. I have been a good boy this year, for
Love Dear Santa, I will be good forever I Deon Jones love Santa because he is special I love you Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
along with a big pink Doll house and white car.
Love, Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. I can’t wait for Makarla Johnson
My name is Jakayla Silmon I am six Love, year and for Christmas This year I would TyRica Giles like six Barbie Dolls and six Ken Dolls
Dear Santa, I want a wrestling man bring me some clothes shoes I want some Batmans lego I want a Robing man toy.
Love, Kirstian Landrum Dear Santa, I have been a good this year. I would like toy mind craft world and lego world and motor cycle and fo my mommy to feel better. Thank you there will be cookies and milk!
Love, Xaner Riviere Dear Santa, Toy remote control car, a new puppy, a new remote control robot.
Love Drake Sevarns Dear Santa, I love you santa. I hope my name is on
Dear Santa, I want a vivof it two. Thank you santa for giving presents all these years.
Love Baylee Boone
Brock Taylor
Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. And I want a bumble and ptimus prime cars transformer tog to cars and a powerrangers batman robot got hemhematg ting 3 whelle dioncharg megazord dinozord sword have a card galaxy heeles higet spinners can you beat the bomb all the star wars toy pocket racer magi track
Kenton Stroud
I hope you have a good Christmas! I hope you bring us lots of toys. I have been good this year and my brother has been
Playset and a sprinkler for Christmas and I want a playset for my Papa. I want a sawhorse and some games for the DS.
Love, Kemaurion Thomas Dear Santa, I want a little pig for my first present. My second present is a new remote control truck. I also want a wrestling set. I would also like some slime. Thank you!!
you to stop at my house. All I want for Christmas is cars. I will leave you a snack cookies and milk I have a lot of Arpornts. Thank you for the letter Thank you for the presents I hope I’m nice list. Please don’t forget to stop by my house.
Love, Jakayla Silmon Dear Santa,
Love, Santa, Zimeron Billingsley Dear I want a DS and a Tablet. I want a
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with all my heart I want a doll house and whoopy cousion and a drone.
How are you? I’ve been a good girl this year. I hope I get everything I want for Christmas. I want a Elsa castle, a baby doll, a ride on toy, playdoh and a hatchimal.
Merry Christmas, I am on the naught List. I Promise to do better. I only want a transformer and a tablet.
Christmas I would like a PS4, a dirtbike, and some legos. And also some clothes, shoes, and wiigame. Thanks Santa
You are my buddy. I love you. You look nice. I love your ela they look nice. Santa I love your toys thta your makes. I love when you fly up in the sky. Dear Santa I love what all that you done. Youh have done a lot for us. I love all of your rain deer. And youdrop present of at art house. You watch as Roxie my elf is silly. Your are a good person. You give us lot of gifts and you even fill up aro stocking and you are a helper to make toys to by quicker. Youaro the best the end
Love, Leland Horle
I want a big go kart. A light up remote control car. A trampoline and $200.00 in ones clothes and shoes
Love, Jamario Taylor Sanford’s Class 1st Grade Dear Santa, I love you. I hope you breg lots of toys. I have been good this year and my sister has too. I want football stuff.
George Patterson
“... Thank you santa for giving presents all these years.” — Baylee Boone
Dear Santa, I hope you are ready for Christmas eve! I hope the reindeer keep you safe! Please bring me a scooter and a hot wheels helmet. Please bring my sister some presents too. We have tried to stay on the nice list. Thank you for bringing me presents every year!
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“... And I hope you love my cookies and milk and I hope you like my note and marry cristmas you pleas get my mom something.” — Jataurious Edwards Mrs. Wilson’s Class All I want for Christmas is a table, ring
and checkers
Dear Santa, I wan for Christmas a bizz bug. All of the my little ponys my baby brother nees some toys to.
Rihanna Walker Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. So for Christmas I would like a IPhone tv bike baby dolls. Thanks I love you
Julia Burns
Chandler Hood regular hand held game. I know that Im Claybrook’s Class 1st Grade
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Dear Santa, I want a Barbie House, Initial Blanket, American Girl Doll, Shopkins, Shopkins movie, trolls movie, stuff to make ornaments.
Blakey Vernon
Dear Santa, I have been good. Prease bring my twin dolls and a remote control motorcycle. I love you
Branlyn Patterson Dear Santa, I would like a skateboard, a bike, a lego city set, also I would like new hot wheels cars
going to get everything because I have been good to get all what I want. Thank you Santa, Mom, Dad, Grandma. I love yall. See yall on Christmas morning
Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. All I want for Christmas is a Barbie doll, my Dad to come back, my cousin Ashlynn come back my Aunt Christy and Family to move back home from Alaska and a tablet.
Kayleigh Stowes
Dear Santa, I would like a 3 DS and a smart watch for Christmas. I try hard to be good in school and I make good grades. I help Grammy at home and take good care of my pets. I hope you and the reindeer have a safe trip.
Lucas Russell Dear Santa, How are you Is your foot better? I have been good this year, I would like an IPad for Christmas; but If you are out of those I want A tablet. I also want a new Paw Patrol lookout tower, and a babydoll with a pacci; Also a bed for my dolls. And anything else that you have that is Paw Patrol. I hope your foot is better before Christmas so that you can deliver all the presents to all the good boys and girls around the world. I love you Santa.
“Dear Santa, Bike, iron man captain America I love I have been good this year. Dear Santa, Santa I want a sonic game and I want a sonic Jeremiah Thomas I made all A’s on my report toy. I want a sonic game on my phone. Can you bring my mom a new jacket. Dear Santa, Shaquille Roberson Jr. How have you been? I have been a very Love card. I want a hachmle for good girl. I would like a Baby alive for Makenzie Spraggins cristmis this is the only Dear Santa, Christmas please. When your at our house Santa I have ben super super good. please watch out for our dogs. Thank you Dear Santa, thing I want because there Santa can I get a dirt bike for Chrystmas? and Merry Christmas! I want a hover board. I have been very Santa I want some Mario slippers. Can Mackenzie Reynolds good at home and school and my sister I have video games” A Bin Bag. A nut are kids that don’t get has been good all the time. I love my famcrocker and fidget piners. Super cool Dear Santa, ily and celabrateing Christmas on Jesus colts. I want a fibget spinner I want a toy things for cristmis.” Birthday Henry Ankerson truck I want a stuffed animal I want a toy Colton Hendrix Dear Santa,
train I wont a stuffed dinoausor
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a tablet nerf guns board games Plaustation game Zombie
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—Naimah Jones Mrs. Wilson’s Class
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LETTERS • continued from Page 5 Mrs. Wilson Second Grade Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I help my mom around the hose. And I wish for a good crimis this year. I love my famly. And I rily rily wish for a pony this year.
Love Paitlyn Bryant Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I made all A’s B’s on my test. This what I want. I want a game, some beats and a bike. And I hope you love my cookies and milk and I hope you like my note and marry cristmas you pleas get my mom something.
Love Jataurious Edwards Dear Santa I have been good this year. So Good. And I want a Buarbe doll house and a foot spa to.
Love, Breanna Myers Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I want doll house iphone 8, puppy, play food, robe to wear at night.
Love Milayia Giles Dear Santa, I have been good I have been getting smile and seeping at my Graneys house. An I love Chrimis. I love you Santa. I was wondering Ir you can get me go king krbais It is at Wallmort it has a blue launch and a black pull. Chrimis is the best of all. I like the colors. This is the last thing I want now a bike. The color red is my favrit color.
Love, Michael Mosley LETTERS • continued to Page 7
“Dear Santa, I have been good this year. So Good. And I want a Buarbe doll house and a foot spa to. Love, Breanna Myers”
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Dear Santa,
Love, Isabell Browder
I have been good this year and I had been good all day and I want a GTa Game and I want a Nba Baskeball Game.
Love, Dear Santa, Cordell Weaver I have been good this year in scool. I have been good this year. I made all A’s on my report card. I want a hachmle for cristmis this is the only thing I want because there are kids that don’t get things for cristmis
I being good at home and I been doing chors and helping my mom. I allways wanted to see you and I can’t wait for Chistmas and getting presnts. What I want for chistmus is shoes and clothes and iPhone seven and high heels. I want makeup for chistmas too
Love, Naimah Jones
Love, Rihanna Williams
I have been good this year. I made a plus 100’s on my test’s. I want clothes planes BeyBlade’s cars Drones Star Wars, and hot whells and nerf guns. I love you Santa and Ms. Clase.
Dear Santa, I have been good this year I made It to the 20 point club. I made srtate As on my report card. Will you pledse bring me a hover bord, a Drone, more books and ner guns.
Dear Santa,
Dear Santa,
Love, Andrew Hallman
Love, Aubrey Sims Dear Santa, I have been good this year. And I have been helping my moma and can you bring me a game? I wont ak18 and maddn 18 and ww 18 and shoes and money. I wont a 12k.
Love, Charzale Davis Dear Santa I have been good this year. I made all a,bs on my report card. And Will you bring me a phone a Samsung phone, a little live pet, costume, church clothes and school cloths , a Barbie Jeep for 8 year olds a
Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have been makin good grades I need new clos and new socks. Pleas bring me a bike.
Love, Michael Horle Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have been making some good grades. I what a PS4 and WWE2K18.
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“Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have made good grades this year. I have been a superhero. I need a new bike and some clothes, some bey blad’s and pool some books, a flash benten and a skateboard.” — Bauer Yoder Mrs. Wilson’s Class
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LETTERS • continued from Page 7 Dear Santa, I have been good this year I help my mom a rond the house and I wash the dishes I want a computer and I want a sweet tier baby alive dool. I also want a dog a rolling book bag and I want a fowhell and gocart.
Love, Janiya Presley Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have been good to my class amtes. When I went home, I help my mom clen up yesterday. And I got a treat because I was good for the whole weekend. Please bring me a skatebrode for Christmas. And a Doll house. Thank you Santa
Love, Farley Mykasia Dear Santa, I have been good this year. I have made good grades this year. I have been a superhero. I need a new bike and some clothes, some bey blad’s and pool some books, a flash benten and a skateboard.
Love, Bauer Yoder
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From the Editor’s Desk
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adeline L’Engle’s essay on the relationship between faith and art is one of my favorite books. When I first read Walking on Water years and years ago, the author opened my heart and my mind to creativity as prayer and worship, and I have looked at creativity from that faithful perspective ever since. In this issue of Lake Martin Living magazine, I invite you to do the same. Frequently, we find that art is in our blood – more inherited than learned – though experience and training often fine-tune the basic talents with which we might have been born. Such could be the case with Alexander City’s father-daughter team of Mac and Annie Bartol. Workers of leather, metals and paints, the two share an artistic workspace where they encourage and inspire each other and sometimes collaborate on projects. Their talents, they told writer Amy Passaretti, stem from great-grandfather Ralph Erskine, an original partner in New York’s Erskine Danforth furniture company. Read more about their creative process on page 30. Sometimes, it is those close to us who recognize a talent or ability and encourage its development. This was the case for Lance Gilbert, who told us that his parents saw his affinity for woodworking when he was young and encouraged him to learn and try new techniques and tools. Last month, Gilbert and his wife Melinda took a step of faith with his art and opened Gilbert Woodwork and Home Décor on Airport Road in Alexander City. The subject of this month’s Business Matters feature on page 10, their retail store features Gilbert’s finely crafted furniture items, along with gifts, seasonal decorations and home décor. But the application of talent doesn’t always result in a physical work of art. For some, the gift is an ability to turn an idea into a creative strategy that changes the world – like Dadeville native Sidney Z. Mitchell, who did just that. Mitchell combined an aptitude for problem solving with financial acumen and a great marketing plan to develop the electrical power network that keeps our lights on and computers running. Read more about his life and legacy on page 24. These are just a few small samples of local creativity, and I’m sure you will find more of these faith stories if you look for them in music, theatre, photography and other conventional arts, but I encourage you to look for and experiment with other avenues, as well, such as cooking, sewing, crafting, building, gardening – even in writing a magazine. At least, that’s how I look at it.
Betsy Iler, Managing Editor
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The father-daughter team of Annie and Mac Bartol create handmade, custom-designed artwork in the small backyard shed of their Alexander City home. They collaborate on their unique Erskine jewelry line, branded for a family name that originated with high-end furniture-making in the 1900s. Photo by Audra Spears
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Mac Bartol created these hanging metal fish out of flattened spoons
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IN EVERY ISSUE 9. AROUND THE AREA 10. BUSINESS MATTERS 16. HAPPY GARDEN 20. FROM THE TEE 36. MONEY MATTERS 37. MEDICAL NEWS 38. OH SNAP! 45. LAKE REGION EVENTS 54. THE LAST WORD
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One out of every two local residents does not exercise; one in two has not seen a dentist in the last year; three out of four are obese or overweight; and one in five has been diagnosed with depression, said Blue Zones CEO Ben Leedle during an adminstrative visit last month. But Leedle said there is hope. “Small changes make huge impacts,” he told community members who gathered to learn how the Blue Zones certification could help residents live longer. “We had over 20 one-on-one executive
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level meetings in the community,” said PATH President Ella MacFiggen, who has spearheaded the Blue Zones project in the community. MacFiggen explained that the meetings could help to get information out to leaders that could help with the financial costs of the Blue Zones Project. By next summer, Blue Zones will present its findings. "And we will have a decision to
make as to whether or not we can move forward at that time,” she said. PATH has established several goals if the partnership comes to be, including a 5 percent decrease in Medicaid claims, a 5 percent reduction in the obesity rate, a 10 percent increase in exercise programs, a 5 percent increase in fresh food consumption and a 20 percent increase in volunteerism. ~ Cliff Williams
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Representatives from a handful of local startup businesses recently joined Ed Collari and Jacob Meacham of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce at the Lake Martin Innovation Center for a presentation by Dr. LaKami Baker from the Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad Competition Dr. LaKami Baker organization. “Alabama Launchpad promotes and rewards highgrowth, innovative startup companies,” Baker said. “If we give these businesses the proper resources, they can succeed.” “New, independent ventures, or existing businesses expanding into a high-volume area are welcome to compete,” she said. “The company must be headquartered and maintained in one of these five counties. Entrepreneurs have to fill out an application, submit a three-minute pitch video and a business plan. This can help increase your chances of being successful, and you will gain additional feedback on how to improve on your plan from the judges.” ~ Donald Campbell Lake Martin Living 9
BUSINESS MATTERS
Gilbert Woodcrafts & Home Décor STORY & PHOTOS BY BETSY ILER
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he Gilbert name has once again appeared on Airport Drive, but this time, the tables have turned, and it’s the second generation that’s turned them. Alexander City native Lance Gilbert and his wife Melinda last month opened a woodcraft and home décor store in the building that once housed his father’s electronics business. Gilbert Woodcrafts and Home Décor opened Nov. 4 at 1096 Airport Dr., where Mike Gilbert once operated Gilbert’s Electronics. The second generation business showcases handmade heirloom quality furniture and a variety of farmhouse and lake home decoration items. The furniture pieces are made by Lance Gilbert while Melinda fills the shelves with trendy finds and assists her husband with the business side. Taking a page from HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines, Melinda has stocked farmhouse, industrial and lake pieces for function and fun. Appliquéd kitchen towels drape the rungs of a ship’s ladder Gilbert made, and milk pitchers line the smooth shelf of a custom cabinet, along with tin trays, wire baskets and whitewashed signs. Burlap Christmas stockings hang from round knobs on a cabinet door, and wooden trees stand on tables, chairs and little red stools. “To open, we stocked a lot of Christmas items,” Melinda explained. Some of the items in the store reflect the faith the couple shares, Melinda said. “We feel very blessed with the opportunity to open this business and with the faith-based community that supports us,” she said. In addition to items she orders from a maker in Georgia, Just in Time for Melinda’s Christmas Lance and Melinda inventory includes estate Gilbert (inset photos) opened sale finds, such their woodcraft as enameled and home décor dishpans and store on Airport small furniture Road the day items in excellent before last month's condition. Chamber of “Those Commerce open pieces go very house event.
quickly. We try to bring in new inventory every two weeks, but we only bring in the nicer items,” she said. Melinda also helps Gilbert with some of the small items he makes for the store. She burns patterns, monograms and logos into his cutting boards, and before their son (now 3 years old) was born, she helped with the painting. Gilbert’s boards and furniture are made with pine, oak, cherry, poplar and mahogany, as well as reclaimed woods, including a few pieces he has made from salvaged Russell Mills wood. A 2000 graduate of Benjamin Russell High School, Gilbert studied cabinetry and furniture making at Southern Union Community College. He worked for a cabinet shop in Auburn for five years before joining a local Hand Crafts, Holidays cabinet shop 10 years ago, and Home Decor but his passion for woodwork In addition to began long before his formal Lance's custom and handmade education. cabinetry and “My mom and dad led me furnishings, the store down this path when I was a features holiday kid,” Gilbert said. “I think they decorations, gifts saw it in me more than I did and a variety of myself.” home décor items. A perfectionist at heart, Gilbert wants his pieces to be
handed down by the families that purchase them, so quality is the most important aspect of each one-of-a-kind work. He admires the workmanship and style of furniture maker Sam Maloof and strives for the same soft feel and smooth lines, whether the item is a large sideboard for the kitchen or a child’s picnic table for a lakeside deck. “I like new challenges,” he said. “I like to design my own pieces, but I also like it when someone brings me a picture of something and adds their own ideas to it.” Though he continues to work full time at the cabinet shop for now, Gilbert hopes to turn the store into a full-time occupation with the help of his family. His mother minds the store every Wednesday, and in addition to keeping the décor inventory fresh, Melinda works store hours as well. Gilbert Woodcrafts and Home Décor is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call the store at 256-392-4866 or find gilbertwoodcrafts&homedecor on Facebook.
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t is that time of year to spruce up the house and celebrate the birthday of Jesus and the Christmas season. My wife recently purchased her spruceup-the-entrance-to-the-porch plants. Yes, you guessed it: pansies. We grow the pansies in large, fancy ceramic pots on the stoop entering the porch. She asked me jesting, “How did we ever get involved with all the plants we surround ourselves with?” After an hour or so, I asked her, “Would you like to hear the real story?” Of course, she did. I am sure there are a few old gardeners like myself who had parents or loved ones who taught them that “work builds character.” Some 67 years ago in South Hills (a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), I was working after school and on Saturdays as a weed picker at Hahn Greenhouses. This was one of the largest African violet growers in the state. I rode my bike 2 miles from school to the greenhouse, changed my pants, signed in and was told what greenhouse in which to start working. In those days, that type of glass greenhouse was heated by steam, with hot pipes running under the benches. Getting workers to be in that environment was really difficult, so they used tough teenagers and paid them the same wages they paid the adult workers. One year, my brother was in need of a job and knew I was earning well for a 14-year-old. The boss said he could come to work for a try-out week in the summer. My brother only lasted three days in the 102-degree heat under the benches. When I told him I was writing about the greenhouse experiences, he laughed. You see, I still have to pick weeds, and my brother does not want to help me. This early experience was the beginning of my interest and love for growing plants and flowers. The garden pansy is a type of large-flowering hybrid plant cultivated as a garden flower. It is derived by hybridization from several species in the section Melanium, “the pansies” of the genus Viola, particularly Viola tricolor, a wild flower of Europe and western Asia known as “heartsease.” The pansy got its name from pensee meaning “thought.” It was imported into late Middle English as a name of viola in the mid-15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. Pansy and violets both belong to the same genus, Viola. Almost all of these flowering plants are perennials treated as annuals. Their flowers have a long bloom time, usually from spring through frost in cold regions, and they can bloom all through winter in warm regions, including Florida and parts of Alabama where ground temperatures rarely reach a hard freeze. Violas and pansies were cultivated in Europe by many gardeners. The origin of the plants we now call pansy began in Iver, Buckinghamshire, England. In the early 1800s, an inquisitive Lord Gambier and his gardener, William Thompson, began crossing various Viola species. Pansies blooms are fragrant, edible and very desirable in gardens. During the time my wife had the tea room open at the farm, one of our signature salads consisted of edible pansy and David Austin rose petals on a bed of chicken salad over Romaine with fresh herb garnish (flowers and
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petals must be herbicide- and pesticide-free). The pansy is linked to the viola, its ancestor. Viola is a large genus containing 500 species. The viola family includes both pansy and violets, the former most loved for their perky faces and the latter for their perfume. Cultivated by the Greeks for herbal medicinal use, pansies later inspired William Shakespeare to write of romance. Pansy flowers are single with five petals and are round in shape. Pansy flowers have one of three basic color patterns: The blooms can be single white, yellow or blue; a single color having black lines – called penciling and similar to viola markings – radiating from its center; or – probably the most familiar – having a dark center called a “face.” Some pansies have a delicate perfume-like aroma. Once you have smelled and identified the pansy scent, it is unforgettable. Pansies seem to have more fragrance at early morning and dusk. The yellow and blue pansies seem to have the strongest scent. Garden pansies are grown during the winter in the South and summer in the North. They are very easy to grow. Whether grown from seed or bedding plants, pansies have relatively disease- and pest-free blooms. A plant for all seasons, it is hardy but delicate. The flowers impart a strong flavor and have been used to make syrup and flavor honey and salads. Both the leaves and flowers can be used as garnish, such as on cold fruit, cream soups or salads. The pansy plant itself is compact, not more than 8-9 inches in both height and spread, and bears many stems. The medium green, coarsely notched leaves are oval or heart-shaped. They like full to partial sun. Pansies may also be seeded directly into the garden or seeded indoors. Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1/8 inch of soil. Water thoroughly once. They germinate slowly. When transplanting pansies into the garden after the last frost date, space them 6 inches apart. They will tolerate a little crowding. If you are creating a garden bed, consider mixing colors. Pansies seldom have problems with insects or disease. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic repellents. If pansies fail to thrive, it is often because the gardener or Nature failed to provide enough water. Mulching around the pansies with 2 inches of organic material will help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Water the soil (not the leaves), as watering leaves can create a hostile environment for most plants. Brighten your garden and your life with flowers and plants. Eat well, be well. Some technical and historical information provided by The America Viola Society and Wikipedia. ~ Fred Muenzmay of Eagle's Roost Herb Farms is a Master Gardener and has been in the business of growing organic herbs, vegetables and blueberries for regional and local farmers markets for 26 years. He wishes his readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Email him at fmuenzmay@earthlink.net.
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Another Great Year 2017: One of my favorites
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I am not a fan of the weather there. The people hat a year this has been! 2017 were very nice and friendly, and it puzzled me will certainly be one that I will that they could be so darn happy when they remember for quite a while. live most of their days amongst 30-mph winds As always, I have two rosters of golf team and near-constant tornado warnings. For the members; half of my players graduate every next couple of years, I know for a fact that we year, and the remaining half joins up with a will be south of Kansas. fresh batch of freshmen. Universities have few This year’s team has gotten off to a years when they have to reload this percentage, respectable start. Of the four tournaments but at Central Alabama Community College, played this fall, we had two runner-up finishes, it’s all part of the job. I’ve been blessed to one third place share this year with a bunch of fine young and a win in our men who do a superb job of representing Helping Hands Pays final tournament at themselves, their families, CACC and you – Russell Medical Foundation Wynlakes Country our community. Executive Director Club in Montgomery In golf, last year was pretty good. The Dave Jennings Tammy Jackson in mid-November. Trojan golfers had four wins and a Region presented a check That’s called Championship victory in April; however, to Coach Dave momentum. I have we had a poor showing at our National Jennings after the high hopes that it carries on to the Championship. The 2017 NJCAA D-1 Men’s Golf National golf team helped spring and that we continue to Championship was played in West Kansas. God blessed me with a benefit improve as the season progresses. in keeping me away from West Kansas for all these years, as tournament event.
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We have a very busy and competitive spring schedule. Please visit the CACC.edu website to find our schedule and keep up with results on Golfstat.com. We hope to make you proud of us. In other activities with the golf program over the past year, I am mostly proud of how the boys finished the 2016-2017 academic year. Your CACC Trojans earned the NJCAA Academic National Champion’s Award. Our boys had the highest grade point average throughout the team compared to any other twoyear college golf program in the United States. This achievement means as much to me as when our 2013 team won the National Championship in Lubbock, Texas. To beat more than 350 other college golf programs in academics is something that I am proud to be associated with. The boys made us all proud. In October, the team assisted Russell Medical Foundation Executive Director Tammy Jackson with the Annual RM Fundraising Golf Tournament that was played at Willow Point Golf and Country Club. Jackson presented the team a check for $5,000 from the Foundation to benefit the golf team. The majority of the money that was raised in this tournament will benefit the UAB Cancer Center at Russell Medical in Alexander City. This is a place where people go to get well, and I can say that convincingly because I am one of the fortunate cancer survivors who was treated so well there. This past May, I said goodbye and good luck to three fine sophomores as they transferred to the university level. Reynolds Carl is now playing for University of Texas San Antonio; Jacob Morgan is playing for the University of Akron; and Steven Wysocki is playing for the University of North Georgia. My present sophomores are in the mode of making their plans to move on when spring 2018 comes to an end. Sam Goldasich has signed early with the University of Alabama
Birmingham. Jake Maples has a few great visits set up and will certainly choose a top-notch competitive program. I also feel confident that my other sophomores Bailey Scifleet and Carter Henley will be playing at the next level, as well. This progression from our golf team to the next level is exciting for these young men, and I am thoroughly thrilled when a good match is made. By the time you hold this month’s Lake Martin Living magazine in your hands, I will have returned from our annual Golf Coaches Association of America Convention, held in Las Vegas. During these few days, I speak with a great number of university coaches in hopes of finding spots for my transferring players, and on occasion, I have been able to make plans a year ahead for my freshmen. This year will be no different. I’ve now been coaching at CACC since 2001, and I have not grown tired of the job yet. That’s not saying that CACC hasn’t grown tired of me; I’m just saying I still love what I do. I hope you all have had the opportunity to meet some of the young men I have brought to Alexander City to play golf at CACC. Signing On There have been some wonderful CACC golfer Sam young men. Now so many have Goldasich signed moved on, started families and early with the UAB are deeply rooted in their careers. golf team. I keep up with most of my past players, and it has been a joy to see how well they all are doing. One thing is for sure; they all have loved their two years here. On behalf of the CACC Trojan Golf Team, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ~ Dave Jennings is the men's golf coach at Central Alabama Community College.
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Power Pioneer Dadeville native brought electricity to the nation's households STORY BY BETSY PHOTOS BY JIM DENNEY & BETSY ILER & COURTESY OF ALABAMA POWER COMPANY CORPORATE ARCHIVES
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idney Z. Mitchell may not be a household name, but the work of this Dadeville native enlightened the world some 100 years ago, and today, his ideas continue to impact everyday life across the country and beyond. Mitchell, who was born in Tallapoosa County and raised by his grandmother in Coosa County, was an industrialist and electrical pioneer whose engineering and financial knowledge brought consistency and affordability to the electrical supply business. Mitchell’s mother, Elmira Sophia Mitchell, died when he was 3 years old, and his father, Dr. William Mandon Alexander Mitchell, sent Sidney, along with his brothers John and Reuben, to live with his maternal grandmother, Ann Jordan, the second wife of Reuben Jordan and the woman for whom the Brothers Collaborate to Provide Eelctrical Power to Rural Alabama Reuben Mitchell (left) and Sidney Z. Mitchell established the Alabama lodge at Five Star Plantation Power Development Company - the precursor to Alabama Power was named. At the time, the widowed Jordan was 66 years old Company - in the early 1900s. and owned 350 acres, which the loosed and calls be placed to him as they passed the brothers worked to keep afloat. stations, so he could hear the baying. “Before I was 12 years old she gave me a large field Mitchell made good on his grandmother’s lesson of of cleared land and a mule and told me that by my hard work and making his own way, and at 16 years of own efforts I must fight my way in the world and earn age, he won an appointment to the United States Naval enough to clothe myself and pay my way through the country school,” Mitchell once said of his grandmother. Academy in Annapolis, where he received training in engineering. As a lad, Mitchell loved hunting. When he had Mitchell served on the U.S.S. Trenton. As his established his wealth, he was said to have installed service coincided with Thomas Edison’s invention telephone stations throughout the farm property, and of the incandescent light bulb, Mitchell applied his when he longed for the hunt from his New York City engineering knowledge to the task of wiring the office, he would call the farm and ask that the dogs be
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Trenton. Previously, ships were lit with lanterns and were vulnerable to fire. He left the Navy in 1885 and worked with Edison on the initial experimental lighting of 1 square mile of New York City. Edison then charged Mitchell with the management of the newly franchised Pacific Northwest power operations. In his biographical essay of Sidney Z. Mitchell, Alabama Power Company corporate archivist Bill Tharpe wrote of Mitchell’s financial acumen. “While in Portland, S.Z. met Alice Pennoyer Bell, courted her ardently and after promising her father to dispose of his stock in a local brewery, won Mr. Bell’s approval to marry his daughter. S.Z. kept his word. The day of his marriage, S.Z. transferred his stock in the company to his new wife,” Tharpe wrote. His keen mind also protected the small electric company in the Northwest from bankruptcy. Mitchell set up consolidation guidelines for these electrical companies and replaced small generating stations with larger and more efficient plants that furthered growth and interconnection. He called for the establishment of 24-hour service and then gave electric irons to new customers and toasters to households that used large volumes of electricity. By offering cooking classes using electric ranges and renting appliances to customers, he grew the household market for electricity. Generating power at more efficient plants to meet the increased use, he was able to lower rates and make electric service more cost-effective for working families. Interconnecting the plants provided a more consistent supply of electricity, and his financial management practices led to repeated issues of
Sweet Home Alabama
Born in a historic Dadeville home (above), Mitchell was raised on his grandmother's farm in Coosa County, where a historical marker calls attention to his industrial accomplishments.
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common stock and bonds to the public, which allowed the company to raise funds for more capital improvements. In 1905, he moved to Long Island where he helped to organize the Electric Bond & Share Company and became its president, tasked with the job of making the collection of small operating companies profitable. Soon after, he and his brother Reuben established the Alabama Power Development Company, the precursor to today’s Alabama Power Company. During World War I, Mitchell served on the War Industries Board and oversaw electrical supply to defense plants. The interconnected generation plants were able to handle the loads needed to meet war demands around the clock. He also was instrumental in the first federal legislation to regulate electrical power, which helped to shield the industry during the Great Depression. When President Herbert Hoover called for electric utilities construction to build for future needs, the construction projects provided sorely needed jobs. In 1927, the newly completed Jordan Dam was named for Mitchell’s mother. The day after the dedication ceremony, Mitchell invited Alabama Power’s Tom Martin, for whom Martin Dam and Lake Martin are named, to hunt with him at his grandmother’s farm. The hunt rekindled his love of the sport and the land, and he began to buy up the property around the farm, increasing the size of the plantation to some 5,000 acres. Mitchell, who was clearly a powerhouse in the political utilities arena, retired for health reasons in
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1933, and two years later, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 created the Securities and Exchange Commission. Though the act provided for the dismantling of pyramid holding companies, the benefits of the interconnected electrical system were well established, and the system developed by Dadeville native Sidney Z. Mitchell survives to this day. “Mitchell commanded respect, admiration, curiosity, and even fear among his peers,” Tharpe wrote. “A tall, dapper man with dark hair and a pencil thin mustache, Mitchell cut a wide page through the world … His honesty and character were beyond reproach,” Tharpe wrote of him. S.Z. Mitchell died in 1944. A historical marker at the intersection of state Route 119 and Coosa County Road 65 is a humble tribute to his passion for his childhood home and the contributions he made to the world we live in today. Some information for this article came from Alabama Power Company Corporate Archives, the American Electric Power Company, Inc., the Alabama Historical Association and the Tallapoossee Historical Society. From Alabama to New York
The dam that created Lake Jordan was named for Mitchell's mother (above), who died when he was 3 years old; though he settled in this Long Island home (below), Mitchell often telephoned his grandmother's farm to hear the baying hounds.
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Annie & Mac Bart ol Alexander City's Father-Daughter Artists
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STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI & PHOTOS BY AUDRA SPEARS
reativity is a personal thing, but for the local Bartol family, the life of an artist seems genetic. More than 100 years ago, Annie Bartol’s greatgrandfather, Ralph Erskine, developed high-end colonial revival Danersk furniture with the company Erskine Danforth. It originated in the foothills of North Carolina, and when Erskine merged with Danforth in the early 1900s, the company opened its showroom in New York City. Today, both Bartol and her father, Mac, produce custom-made, one-of-a-kind jewelry under the Erskine name, along with a plethora of other artistic products made mostly from reclaimed pieces in the shared 16-foot by 20-foot shed in their backyard. The handmade sign out front reads ‘Shop, Studio, or Whatever,’ as the pair jokingly disagrees on what to call the workspace. The area could only be described as organized chaos filled with tools and supplies; Green Bay Packers décor; old street signs and other quirky signage; photos of family and custom-designed and handmade pieces created by Bartol and Mac. “It can sometimes be a challenge for us to work together in our small space because two creative minds in one space is one too many. But we make it work. My dad has the experience, so we collaborate a lot, and he
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teaches me to use new tools and often saves me time by suggesting a better method,” said Bartol, an Alexander City native. As an artist, Bartol works with acrylic paint as her main medium using a bamboo skewer, has a handdesigned jewelry line and produces hand-stitched, custom-designed leather purses, while Mac whittles and works in wood and also creates custom-made leather holsters, scabbards and quivers. “About a year ago, we started on our first collaborative leather project, and when the jewelry line really started moving, I realized we needed to brand it. I suggested Erskine since it’s a family name,” Bartol said. Erskine is Mac’s mother’s maiden name, along with his middle name, and the history of art in the family made it an obvious choice to trademark their work. Most of the initial leather they used was leftover from Bartol’s grandmother, but now they use Tandy leather out of Atlanta and Birmingham, which they cut, dye and texturize, often by running it over with a car or using wire brushes and other tools to distress the material. The pair has an extensive collection of reclaimed accessories; stones, clasps and metal found in consignment shops, thrift stores, estate sales and art
Creative Collaboration
Previous Page: The sign on the pair's workspace; Left: Annie and Mac Bartol work together on the custom designed necklace seen below that Incorporates unique finds, such as amber and mule's teeth, which set apart their jewelry line.
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shows. Both hoard objects they find, knowing each piece could be used for something in the future. Without previous experience, Mac began making wide leather watch bands, cuffs and beaded necklaces during his college years to make some extra cash. “It was the hippie era in the ’60s. I was in a shoe shop one day, and this guy had extra pieces of leather cut the same, and I had an old belt buckle at home and started thinking. I went home that night and made a 2-inch wide watchband from the leather to fit the watch I wore and attached the belt buckle to the backside. It was a trend that caught on, and soon, everyone had to have 32 Lake Martin Living
one,” explained Mac, who grew up in North Carolina but has spent more than half his life in Alexander City. His hobby took a back seat for many years until he needed a project to occupy his time and mind after retirement. The first project he envisioned was a gun holster, which he sketched out and brought to fruition. “I always see something in my mind before I make it. I know what I want; and then, I put it on paper. I often see something else someone has made, and I put my own spin on it,” added Mac, who used to be a draftsman. While Mac’s projects have remained mostly a hobby, he typically makes things for the house and for his
wife Linda. He also creates gifts for friends and family members. Bartol, on the other hand, has made art her full-time job since 2015. She has a degree in graphic design and art from the University of Alabama but never indulged in the painting side until 2012 when a turn of life events led her to shift her perspective and find an outlet for her emotions. “My parents came to visit me in Tallahassee where I was living at the time and I said, ‘Bring me paint and a canvas right now.’ I just started painting. This was a way for me to process my thoughts. It became very
Unique Tools
Left: Mac Bartol uses a buffer to add shine to his pieces; Right: Annie uses acrylic paint with her bare hands and a bamboo skewer to create her one-of-a-kind artwork, using a blow dryer in between layers to allow paint to dry quickly.
therapeutic,” said Bartol. Both of Bartol’s grandparents on her father’s side were artists, and she had learned some techniques from school but never had any professional training, she said. With
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Erskine History
Art Comes in Many Forms
All in the Family Henry George Bartol and Carolie Erskine Bartol
Annie’s great-grandfather Ralph Erskine made high-end quality colonial revival furniture, originally crafted in North Carolina in the early 1900s. He partnered with Danforth to create the ErskineDanforth Corporation and for economic and growth reasons the company moved manufacturing operations to Stamford, Connecticut. New York became the location for the company’s office and showroom in 1915. Danersk furniture pieces were handcrafted, ornate, well built and decorative, made from rare woods and sold for an inexpensive price. Ralph was married to Margaret McCullough Erskine. Annie’s paternal grandparents, Henry George Bartol and Carolie Erskine Bartol lived in the foothills of North Carolina and were both artists as well. Henry painted in watercolor and Carolie painted in oils and did sculpture, while both also created handmade lapidary jewelry. Their line consisted of unique stone cutting of semi-precious gems.
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Annie handstitches her custom leather purses as seen above; Facing Page: An original Annie Bartol painting; a custom designed leather gun holster created by Mac.
the use of acrylic paint, typically in a variety of bright colors, Bartol uses only her bare hands and a bamboo skewer to craft distinctive pieces based on her mood. “My grandmother had left me a really nice set of paint brushes, and I didn’t want to get them dirty. I searched my kitchen for something, anything, I could use to paint with and found some bamboo skewers, which is where that all started,” explained Bartol. She began posting her work on social media because she painted so many pieces and was looking for some feedback. Bartol explained she never had the intention of selling her work, but people started reaching out, and it just blossomed from there. She now does shows all over the Southeast and has displayed her work at various locations around downtown Alexander City. “My business has tripled since I moved back to Alexander City, and I get a lot of repeat customers,” said Bartol. “She’s a hometown girl, so she has the local presence, but she’s getting to the point where she needs to branch out,” added Mac. Since her art is so closely tied with the events that have shaped her life, Bartol’s connection with music is essential to her creative process. “With music, I am forced to feel. It’s my motivation, and it gets me in the zone. I have to feel to work. I have a playlist for each type of art I may be working on, and all the songs have meaning from a certain time in my life. It’s about purging and a healthy way to get out feelings I might otherwise keep inside,” Bartol said. Mac has his own choice in songs that hold meaning and create
memories for him, as well, so the two often compete when working together. “In the end, we always laugh, make silly videos and both sing and dance while we’re working. It keeps us focused,” Bartol added. The charming banter and obvious mutual respect allow the father-daughter team to share its vision and sometimes opposing opinions to collaborate on work. “We both are very visual people. If we have something in our heads, we can bring it to life by putting it on paper first. I can explain it to my dad, and he has an idea of what I want because we think alike. Not many other people may understand my thought process,” said Bartol. Mac works with many power tools, such as a drill press, bench grinder and buffer, which he has been teaching Bartol how to use to her advantage. Mostly, the pair will use obscure objects to create the desired effect of a product based on their ideas. “We make a lot of our own tools,” said Mac. “What he means is I’ve ruined a lot of his tools ... but you can do anything with a good set of tools,” said Bartol. Her main tool is a ball peen hammer and anvil, which she uses to flatten, distress and texturize the copper and brass incorporated in her unique jewelry. She prides herself on the originality of her art. “Everything I make is one-of-a-kind and unique in
itself. Nothing is mass produced, and I’ve personally designed and made each piece of art,” said Bartol, who, aside from the help of Mac, runs her business on her own. Mostly, Bartol just enjoys allowing her visions to become reality; however, she has increased her commission work due to demand. She gathers the personal details of a project before starting it and does not sign her name to anything until she meets a client in person with the completed piece. “I prefer to use creative license, but I am always willing to work with people on their ideas. I enjoy it all, nonetheless, because I get to work with clients who see their own vision, through my eyes, come to life,” she explained. Bartol mainly paints abstract pieces, but her portfolio is widespread in the use of medium, size of canvas and inspiration for design. “When I create, I feel everything and nothing all at once... the beauty of it all is being able to express my emotions through my work,” Bartol said. For photos of Annie Bartol’s work, more information about the artist or to request a custom piece, visit her Facebook page, Instagram @anniebartolart or email her at colormeannieart@gmail.com.
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quifax, one of the three major Check your credit reports from credit bureaus, confirmed recently Equifax, Experian and TransUnion for that more than 145 million free at annualcreditreport.com. Accounts customer records were breached in or activity that you don’t recognize a hack that began in mid-May and could indicate identity theft. In addition, continued through July of this year. monitor your existing credit card and Compromised data reportedly included bank account statements closely every names, birthdates, Social Security month for fraudulent transactions. It is numbers, driver's license numbers and important that consumers take a more physical addresses, as well as some credit active role as watchdogs of their own card numbers and dispute documents financial affairs. with personal identifying information. The breach was discovered on July Consider placing a credit freeze 29, and its full impact is still to be or fraud alert on your files with determined. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. A Jim Littman Data breaches and the theft of credit freeze allows you to restrict access personal information are nothing to your credit report, which makes it new. In August 2013, Yahoo reported more difficult for identity thieves to a massive data breach associated with more than open new accounts in your name; however, a credit 1 billion user accounts. Fortunately, the stolen freeze won’t prevent a thief from making charges information did not include payment card data to your existing accounts. There may be a fee or bank account information. A data breach at associated with a credit freeze. Target during the 2013 Christmas shopping season A fraud alert allows creditors to get a copy of your included the personal information of 70 million credit report as long as they take steps to verify your people; and credit and debit card information, identity. For example, if you provide a telephone including customer names, account numbers and number, the business must call you to verify whether expiration dates may have been compromised. you are the person making the credit request. In 2014, The Home Depot’s data breach impacted as many as 56 million payment cards. Closer to File your taxes early. File as soon as you have home, more than 100 employees of the Alexander the tax information you need before a scammer uses City school system were victimized in 2016 when your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax their personal information was stolen, and the thief return and receive a refund. Respond right away to filed fraudulent tax returns to obtain refund checks. letters from the IRS. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and mitigate the potential damage done by Other steps to take include watching out this breach. for scams, remembering loved ones and changing passwords and logins. Do not respond to suspicious Find out whether your information was phone calls, texts and emails that ask for personal exposed. Equifax has set up a website (www. information. Identify and assist family members equifaxsecurity2017.com) that allows consumers to who do not have computer access but may be determine whether their information was potentially impacted by the data breach. As always, change compromised. Click on the tab labeled “Am I passwords and logins on a regular basis. Impacted?” in the center of the page. You will need Keeping personal information safe and secure is to enter your last name and the last six digits of everyone’s responsibility. your Social Security number. In addition, Equifax is offering a complimentary identity theft protection ~ Jim Littman is a mortgage loan originator with and credit file monitoring product on its website. Home Place Mortgage in Alexander City. He can be reached at 256-329-1410. 36 Lake Martin Living
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ussell Medical proudly announces the opening of its newest service, Russell Medical Urgent Care. The doors opened Monday, Dec. 4, as an expansion of treatment options available to patients on campus. Russell Medical Urgent Care is located on the hill behind the cancer center and is accessed by Highway 280 or Elkahathchee Road. The walk-in clinic treats injuries and illnesses requiring Susan Foy immediate care but not serious enough to require emergency room visits. Tammy Coker, certified registered nurse practitioner, comes to the urgent care clinic from another Russell Medical rural care clinic, Health Partners of Goodwater. Coker has long tenure with Russell Medical and has worked in various clinical areas, including the Emergency Department and cardiac cath lab for 15 years. She and her family are very active in the community, and she is happy to be the first CRNP rendering care in this new location. Russell Medical Urgent Care is open seven days a week to accommodate non-emergency room emergencies. Patients can visit Russell Medical Urgent Care if they have sinus/ear infection; cold or flu; bronchitis; diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; upper respiratory infection; allergies; sports injuries and sprains; cuts and lacerations; minor burns; hemorrhoids; conjunctivitis/eye infection; skin rash/poison ivy; minor fractures; urinary tract infection, and other acute ailments. Go directly to an emergency room for head trauma; broken bones; high fever; loss of consciousness; fainting; uncontrollable bleeding; seizures; heart attack symptoms; shortness of breath; difficulty breathing; asthma or COPD; sudden change in mental state; life- or limb-threatening injury; severe burn; deep or facial lacerations; or any life-threatening illness. Currently, Russell Medical Urgent Care is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and
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Rural healthcare CRNP Tammy Coker has moved from Health Partners of Goodwater to Russell Medical Urgent Care in Alexander City.
12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The physical address is 3504 Highway 280, Alexander City. For additional information about the facility, call at 256397-7727. From all of us at Russell Medical, may you have a Merry and safe Christmas and a healthy 2018. ~ Susan Foy is marketing director for Russell Medical.
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Cancer Awareness Luncheon Nov. 9, 2017 Betty Carol Graham Center 1. Tammy Pattillo 2. Kay Thomas, Emily Sprayberry, Emily McDaniel, Anna Speaks and Jane Howell 3. Mollie Barrett and Andrea Peacock 4. Bridgett Harrell, Sharonna Hayes and Melissa Reynolds 5. Glenda Jacobs, Jan Rogers and Louann Wagoner 6. Susan Oakes, Yvonne Crispin, Tillie Parks, Flo McIntyre and Lorene Cowhick
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Holiday Open House Nov. 12, 2017 Downtown Alexander City 1. Elizabeth Roberts
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Blue Zones Reception Friends at Five Nov. 14, 2017 Lake Martin Innovation Center 1. Amy Ward and Ella Martin
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Nov. 24, 2017 Russell Crossroads 1. Margo, Ellen Elizabeth and John Hunter Allgood
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Farm Federation Banquet Nov. 28, 2017 The Arbor at First United Methodist Church
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Hometown Christmas Parade Dec. 4, 2017 Alexander City 1. Steve Morgan 2. Tina Boyd and Locklyn Blankenship 3. Sam and Bo Duke 4. Hamp Bowen, Elie Kate Worthy and Hadley Bowen 5. Adrien Isaiah Adamson 6. Abbie Campbell, Saylor and JonSawyer Lawhorn, Bryant Campbell, Brandy Lawhorn, Ava Campbell and Bonnie Sharp
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THE LAKE REGION
FEATURED EVENT
Take the
Plunge The Lake Martin Young Professionals Polar Plunge this year will include two new events; in addition to great food, photo ops, live music and the daring plunge into Lake Martin, participants will Dash for the Cash and win prizes for the best costumes. The Dash for the Cash will return plungers to the water for a race around a buoy that will be placed off-shore. The first racer to round the marker and return to the bank will win $100. The main plunge event is no contest, except with participants' own wits as they hit the water when the clock strikes noon. Lake Martin Resource Association benefits from ticket sales for the LMYP Polar Plunge, which is now in its third year. In its previous two years, the Plunge has raised more than $8,000, and this year's proceeds will help to fund
the lighted buoy campaign. Tickets are $20 each and are available online at eventbrite.com. The event will be held on the lawn at Kowaliga Restaurant, and the admission price includes four food tickets to be used at Kowaliga's food stations. Kowaliga's indoor cash bars will be open as well. There will be a selfie station for Polar Plunge pictures and live music throughout the event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about LMYP online at www. lakemartinyp.com. For information about LMRA, visit lmra.info.
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Jan. 13
Jingle Jump for Camp ASCCA
YP Polar Plunge
The third annual Jingle Jump at the Camp ASSCA swimming pool will raise money for the ASSCA Campership Fund. The goal for each individual is to raise $725, and once the goal is reached, participants will jump into the chilly pool water. For information, contact Dana Rickman at 256-825-9226.
Dec. 17
Red Ridge Cantata
Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata, How Should a King Come, with creative concept and narration by Randy Vader and Rose Aspinall at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. Accompanied by a full orchestra, featured vocalists will perform with the church choir and the children of the church. Refreshments will be served following the concert. For information, contact Gerry White at 256-825-5072.
Jan. 8-9
Throw Away Day
The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission will team up to provide dumpsters for the disposal of household items at five locations from noon on Monday through Tuesday evening. The dumpsters will be available free of charge at the Alexander City Annex, 395 Lee St.; Double Bridges on Highway 63; Old Daviston School on state Route 22; Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave.; and Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. No liquids, appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers, propane tanks or hazardous or medical waste will be allowed. For more information, call Sabrina Clark Wood at 334-429-8832.
The Lake Martin Young Professionals will host its third annual Polar Plunge at Kowaliga Restaurant to support the Lake Martin Resource Association. Presented by USAmeriBank, the doors open at 10 a.m., and the fun continues until 4 p.m. Entry fee is $20 ($10 for LMYP members), which includes tickets to Kowaliga’s special food stations, live music and plenty of space for kids to play outside. Both of Kowaliga’s indoor cash bars will be open, and the plunge into Lake Martin happens at noon. This year’s event will include a $100 “Dash for the Cash” event swimming out to a buoy and back. Prizes also awarded for best Polar Plunge costume.
Jan. 19-21
Dear Mama: Letters and Music from World War II
To celebrate the grand opening of the renovated Mount Vernon Theatre, the theatre organization has partnered with the Talisi Historical Preservation Society’s Friends of Tuckabatchee to present this original production, which was written by Adrian Lee Borden and is based on true events. For tickets and information, call 334-991-2079 or visit www.mtvernontheatre.net.
Jan. 21
Tallapoosee Historical Society
Dr. Charles Mitchell will present A Pictorial History of Alabama Agriculture, the telling of Alabama’s agricultural story from the Native American Creeks to modern production, at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville at 2 p.m. Dr. Mitchell will share photographs he collected during his time at Auburn University during this afternoon
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program, which is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Feb. 3
Gumbo Cook-off
MainStreet Alexander City will host a New Orleans-styled event with a gumbo cook-off, live music and activities for all ages at Queen’s Attic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $100 per team and entries must be submitted by Jan. 20. First place winners of the cook-off will get $500 cash, second place will receive $250 and third place takes home $100. For information, contact Executive Director Bre Smith at 256-329-9227.
Feb. 16
Motown Magic
Alexander City Arts, Inc., will present an evening of Motown at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium. For ticket information, visit AlexanderCityArts.org.
Season-Long Events Millerville Trade Day
Bibb Graves School located on Highway 9 hosts this trade day on the third Saturday of every month from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Find books, toys, models, coins, lamps, original artwork, jewelry, clothing, antiques, glassware, quilts, home décor and more. Refreshments available.
Alabama Wildlife Federation Naturalist Hikes
Every Tuesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. until noon, hike some of Lanark’s 5 miles of trails with an experienced Alabama Nature Center naturalist by your side. Learn how to bird or identify plants and animals; splash through the creek; or catch insects in the meadow. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20 maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Visit alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.
Alabama Wildlife Federation Creature Feature
Every Monday and Wednesday, from 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m., come learn about Alabama’s woods, water and wildlife. Get up close and personal with some of the creatures you may find in your own backyard and even some you may have never heard of. General admission applies and is $5 per person with a $20
maximum per family. The Alabama Nature Center is located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Visit www. alabamawildlife.org to check holiday closings.
Library Storytime in Dadeville
Storytime for children ages 5 and younger is held at the Dadeville Public Library every Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Children’s Library in Alexander City
Mamie’s Place Children’s Library holds themed storytime every Wednesday at 10 a.m. and offers kidfriendly movies on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Gamers’ Club
Adelia M. Russell Library hosts kids ages 12 to 17 in the conference room on Fridays after school until 4:30 p.m. Bring handheld games or games from home (no games rated M allowed). Participants should be picked up by 4:30 p.m. For information, call 256-3296796.
Ladies’ Book Club
Ladies 18 years of age and older are invited to participate in the club at Adelia M. Russell Library on the last Thursday of every month. Meet in the conference room at 4 p.m. Call the library at 256-234-4644 for each month’s book title.
Electronics Recycling
The City of Alexander City Public Works Department hosts an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Items accepted include computers, computer mouse, keyboards, modems or routers, CD and DVD players, power supplies, PC mix systems, home or cell phones, printers or copiers, mainframe servers, audio/video adapters, laptop chargers, cable boxes, nickel cadmium or lithium ion batteries and flat screen monitors and televisions. CRT monitors and televisions are no longer accepted. For more information, call the Alexander City Public Works Department at 256-409-2020.
Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store
Located on Highway 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the
Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You never know what gems you might find – from clothes and household items to boats. Proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of Children’s Harbor and the Family Center at Children's Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.
Charity Bingo
Play charity bingo at Jake's Restaurant at 16 Broad St., Alexander City at 6 p.m. every Thursday night. Cards are $1 and proceeds benefit local charities.
Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Exhibit
The Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony on Lake Martin exhibit is on display at the Alexander City Board of Education building, located at 375 Lee St., all year long.
Memory Makers Quilt Guild
Meets the second and fourth Mondays at the Senior Center on the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex campus. Participants come and go between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by showand-tell. Bring sewing projects, machines and questions.
are themed, so call ahead to find out if costumes or certain types of food are in order. For more information, contact Dianne Perrett at 256-329-8724.
Antique Car Cruise-in
On the first Saturday of each month, car enthusiasts cruise into Arby’s parking lot on Highway 280 in Alexander City from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the fun and enjoy an era of classic cars and classic music.
Naturalist Presentations and Guided Nature Tours
Naturalist Marianne Hudson fills the Naturalist Cabin at Russell Crossroads with children and adults to see and listen to her lively nature presentations with critters, insects, snakes and fowl, just to mention a few. There is never a dull moment with this wildlife biologist as she educates on the beauty of nature in the wild and the outdoor classroom. Check the calendar at Calendar. RussellLandsOnLakeMartin.com for the scheduled subject matter, dates and times.
Happy Holidays from
Real Island Supper
The Real Island community hosts a covered dish supper every third Friday of the month at the Real Island Volunteer Fire Department and Community Room, 1495 Real Island Rd., Equality. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $3 per adult; bring a covered dish to share. Some nights
For elderly and disabled individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living.
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1 Kowaliga Marina 334-857-2111 255 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010 2 The Ridge Marina 256-397-1300 450 Ridge Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
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24 Foshee What's, LLC 256-234-3298 2802 Dadeville Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
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8 Catherine’s Market 256-215-7070 17 Russell Farms Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
28 Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 334-252-8618 2602 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, AL 36078
13 Karen Channell State Farm Financial Services 256-234-3481 5030 Hwy. 280, Alex City, Al 35010 14 Hodges Vineyards and Winery 256-896-4036 230 Lee Rd. 71, Camp Hill, AL 36850 15 Russell Do It Center (Alex City) 256-234-2567 1750 Alabama 22, Alex City, AL 35010
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10 Oskar's Cafe 6684 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853
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26 Creekside Event Center 256-307-1441 7051 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853
27 Red Ridge United Methodist Church 256-825-9820 8091 County Rd. 34, Dadeville, AL 36853
12 Bezlo's Cafe 334-639-0003 65 Main Street., Eclectic, AL 36024
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Hotels & Lodges 25 Creekside Lodge 256-307-1440 6993 Hwy 49 S., Dadeville, AL 36853
9 Homeplate Cafe 256-825-0583 191 East South St., Dadeville, AL 36853
11 Kowaliga Restaurant 256-215-7035 295 Kowaliga Marina Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
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22 Centry 21 Lake Area Realty 256-825-4800 440 N Broadnax St., Dadeville, AL 36853 23 Nail's Convenient Store 334-857-3454 8394 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024
7 SpringHouse 256-215-7080 12 Benson Mill Rd., Alex City, AL 35010
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21 Aronov Realty Lake Martin 256-825-4133 6928 AL-49 S Stillwaters Hwy, Dadeville, AL 36853
4 Real Island Marina 334-857-2741 2700 Real Island Rd., Equality, AL 36026
6 Parker Creek Marina 256-329-8550 486 Parker Creek Marina Rd., Equality, AL 36026
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20 McDaniels Storage Center 256-234-4583 1040 Highway 280, Alex City, AL 35010
29 Lake Pointe Baptist Church 256-373-3293 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853
Dock Builders 30 Lake Martin Dock Company, Inc Marine Contractor License #49146 334-857-2443 180 Birmingham Rd., Eclectic, AL 36024 31 Docks Unlimited LLC 256-203-8400 6400 Highway 63 S., Alex City, AL 35010
Recreation 32 Dixie Sailing Club 767 New Hope Church Road Alexander City, Al 35010
17 Russell Building Supply 256-825-4256 350 Fulton Street, Dadeville, AL 36853 18 The Stables at Russell Crossroads 256-794-1333 288 Stables Road, Alex City, AL 35010
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19 Dark Insurance 256-234-5026 www.darkinsuranceagency.com 410 Hillabee Street, Alex City, AL 35010
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To all of our clients in 2017 we thank you for your trust and confidence. 4 Seasons Lawn & Landscape A&M Plumbing Advanced Auto Parts Advanced Heating & Air Alex City Marine Alexander City Chamber of Commerce American Watersports APCO Employees Credit Union Armstrong-Holley Plumbing Aronov Realty Lake Martin Atkinson’s Homes Ballard Truss Better Bodies Massage Beyond Home Care Bezlo’s Cafe Black Jack Gardens Bless Your Heart Blue Horizon Bob Alexander Landscaping Bodyworks Massage Brandino Brass Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation C&C Wood Products C21 Lake Area Realty, Inc., Rhonda Gaskins Cahaba Glass Carlisle’s Central Alabama Community College Cherokee Bend Bed & Breakfast Children’s Harbor City of Wetumpka Cloud Nine Cloverdale Jewelers Coach Kraft Upholstery Coosa Valley Medical Center Cotney Jewelers Creekside Event Center Creekside Lodge Dark Insurance Davco Development DB Lawn Care Deep Water Dock Services Designs By Trish Dixie Sailing Club Downtown Girl Dr. George Hardy Edith’s Boutique
Emporium Wine Episcopal Church of Epiphany Estate Masters Farm Tables of the South Fermenters Market Foshees Whats Curb Market Guy’s Heating and Air Harold Cochran - State Farm Harris Carriage Heart & Vascular Clinic of Central Alabama Henderson & Coker Heritage South Credit Union Hinson Galleries Hodges Vineyard Holley’s Home Furnishings Home Plate Cafe HomePlace Mortgage Jackson Thornton Co Jule Collins Smith Museum Karen Channell - State Farm Kathy McKinley Draperies Kelley Heating and Air Kelley’s Cleaning Service Kowaliga Whole Health Lagassee Construction Lake Martin Building Supply Lake Martin Cleaning and Painting Lake Martin Community Hospital Lake Martin Dock Company Lake Martin Inspections Lake Martin Medspa Lake Martin Mini Mall Lake Martin Realty Lake Pointe Baptist Church Lakeside Mercantile Langley Funeral Home Lou Belles Luckie & Company McDainels Supply Madison House Restorations Mainstreet Alexander City Marble City Family Health Mark King’s Furniture Merle Norman Millstone Nursery Nail’s
Noel Boone OB-GYN Associates of Montgomery Odie’s Deli Offshore Marine & Outdoors One Water Marine Original Grace Boutique Oskar’s Painting By Allen Piggly Wiggly Prime Management Radney Funeral Home Red Flag Pest Control Re/Max Around the Lake - Amanda Scroggins Red Ridge United Methodist Church River Region Dermatology & Laser Russell Do It Center Russell Lands on Lake Martin Russell Marine Russell Medical Center Satterfield Inc Seibel’s Selling Lake Martin, Amy Clark Shoppes of Queen’s Attic Smith Marina Southern Sash Southern Star Farm Sparkle Window Cleaning St. John of the Apostle Studio Sam Sunset Dock Talisi Historical Preservation Society Tallassee Community Hospital The Cottage Gallery The Landing The Sure Shot TNT Stone Touchless Boat Cover Trinity United Methodist Church Troy Cablevision Truckworx Truman’s Seafood Watauga Group Wickles Pickles Wind Creek Casino, Wetumpka Wind Creek Zipline UAB Heart & Vascular
From our family at Lake Martin Living Magazine, we extend our wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018.
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Koon's Catering................................................................................. 1 4
Advanced Heat & Air......................................................................... 2 7
Lake Martin Community Hospital......................................................... 3
Armstrong-Holley Plumbing............................................................... 2 2
Lake Martin Dock.......................................................................... 8, 51
Beyond Home Care............................................................................ 4 7
Lake Martin Mini Mall........................................................................ 1 4
Bezlo's Cafe....................................................................................... 2 7
Mark King's Furniture ....................................................................... 1 9
Black Jack Gardens............................................................................ 2 3
Merle Norman................................................................................... 2 9
Bob Alexander Landscaping ................................................................ 5
Millstone Nursery................................................................................ 6
Brandino Brass................................................................................... 1 3 Brown Nursing & Rehabilitation........................................................... 6 C&C Wood Products.......................................................................... 2 7 Cahaba Glass..................................................................................... 2 3 Carlisle's............................................................................................ 2 9 Coosa Valley Medical Center............................................................. 2 8 Cotney Jewelers................................................................................. 2 9 DAVCO Development........................................................................ 5 1 Designs by Trish................................................................................... 6 Emporium Wine................................................................................. 2 9
Mt. Vernon Theatre, Tallassee............................................................ 5 5 Noel Boone........................................................................................ 1 5 OBGYN Associates of Montgomery..................................................... 8 Prime Management........................................................................... 2 7 Red Flag Pest Control........................................................................ 4 6 River Region Dermatology.................................................................. 5 1 Russell Medical.................................................................................. 5 6 Satterfield, Inc.............................................................................. 5, 15 Scotty Gordon/ Farmers Insurance...................................................... 2 9
George Hardy, D.M.D.......................................................................... 6
Seibel's.............................................................................................. 1 5
Guy's Heating & Air........................................................................... 5 1
Southern Sash..................................................................................... 8
Harold Cochran, State Farm Insurance...................................................... 5 1
Southern Star Farm............................................................................ 1 5
Jackson Thornton............................................................................. 1 3
Sunrise Docks.................................................................................... 1 3
Kathy McKinley, Draperies................................................................ 2 3
Tallassee Community Hospital............................................................ 5 3
Karen Channell, State Farm Insurance................................................ 5 1
Wind Creek Casino.............................................................................. 2
Kelley’s Heating & Air........................................................................ 5 1
Wind Creek Zipline............................................................................ 1 5
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eight years with our cars as long as it’s o there I was on your on a county road or occasionally on a average Tuesday, driving highway. Interstates are off limits! At southbound on I-59 near Valley least, I had thought so. Head, just minding my business, alertly The four-point carcass that wound up tuned in to my surroundings behind the 25 yards behind and 15 yards to the left wheel of my 2012 Ford Taurus (Yeah … of me begged to differ. That’s right ... I do pretty, pretty well for Now, my minimal deer knowledge myself ). tells me that early November is when It was around, say, 7:25 in the deer are in the rut. You know – their morning, and I was thrilled to finally be ‘sexy’ time. back in sweet home Alabama. After all, Well, this particular buck must have I had been burning up the road since gotten a text from his main squeeze the previous Thursday; driving from saying, “my parents aren’t home,” ’cause Alexander City to Columbus, Ohio; then, on to State College, Pennsylvania, Luke Robinson he zoomed perpendicularly across I-59 like he was late for a sleigh pullin’. and finally, back home. It had been a I say he was zooming, but the fact whirlwind of a long weekend. is I have no idea. I didn’t see him until he was I had done dang well driving those 1,900 miles, too. No blowouts. No road rage moments. No ‘high approximately 9.56 feet in the air after impact. As a side note, did you know there are an speed driving awards.’ Heck, I only had one guy shoot me a bird. I usually get flipped off more than estimated 1.5 million deer in Alabama? One. Point. Five. Million. That’s 6 million hooves. That’s one that at lunch! deer for every three people in the state. Despite the predictably nasty northern weather, Venison meatloaf for everyone, as far as I am me and my car had held strong, and I was cruising concerned. I am ready to expand hunting season to to an early arrival in Tallapoosa County. 366 days a year, eight days a week and 25 hours a The interstate was wide open. The sun had just day. begun to shine over the pine trees. It was going to The problem is, I don’t hunt. Never have. I am be a beautiful day until … not good at killing anything, except other people’s WHAM! happiness, and I don’t need a gun for that – just my Not the iconic 1980s band, unfortunately unique social awkwardness. (although I do recall having listened to Careless There’s no aspect about hunting that appeals Whisper just a few miles earlier). to me. I am not a vegetarian or a vegan I hit something; or rather, something hit me. or avitameatavegamin (an I Love Lucy reference As I was near an exit overpass, my immediate for the older crowd). I just can’t shoot anything. I thought was someone had dropped a rock or old will stomp a roach into oblivion, but I tear up at television from above onto my hood. I am serious. the idea of running over an opossum. It makes no There are crazy folks that have done such things. sense. As my car scraggled (I know that’s not a word, After this accident, though, you can bet your but it is definitely what my ride did) to the side of the road, and almost as quickly as I had formulated bottom dollar – er, buck – that the next time Bambi comes on, I will be hoping for an alternate ending. my rock-from-the-overpass theory, my brain So here’s a quick shout-out to all the people who pieced together the actual hard, Southern truth: I do hunt: You guys are rock stars. I just need you to had hit a deer. play more concerts ’cause if I am hitting deer on A @#$@% deer! On the ^&*@# interstate, man! the interstates, that means there are just too many Now, I have hit deer before. So have some of deer! you, I am sure. Like getting trapped in a bad conversation at a high school reunion, they are ~ Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who unavoidable. also writes a weekly column for the Alexander City But we humans have a tacit deal with the deer. Outlook. We are cool with hitting them every four-to-
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