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Council discusses water tax payments By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Dadeville City Council got some answers to questions it asked about sales tax payments to the utility board and about including paving as part of the courthouse square renovation project Tuesday night. “There was a question as to why up to $175,000 (a year) of sales tax are paid to the water and sewer board,” Mayor Wayne Smith said. “This is to take care of the
city’s indebtedness that was taken over by the water board.” The Dadeville Water and Sewer Board’s Mike Ingram was also at the council meeting to help explain the matter. “It (sales tax transfer) is based on the monthly sales tax taken in.” Ingram said. “This is a formula that figures the amount…that gives the amount of sales tax that is transferred over to water and sewer to help make those bond payments. That was the figure that was done when Joe
Smith was mayor. It was used then and has continued to today.” Council Member Dick Harrelson questioned how long it will take to pay the bonds and how the city could function with this debt. Ingram said that they would be paid off but probably not before more regulations forced the board to do more work. “Mr. Dick to be honest with you, when those bonds were renewed, they were on like a 35 year repayment plan, a series
2012 A and 2012 B,” Ingram said. “The bonds had been refunded several times. The last time they were refunded, there was a portion that could not be paid off early. The big bond was over about a 35 year time frame. “To be honest, at some point they will be paid off but at some point before they are paid off the board will have to go back in and with the regulations from ADEM and others for lead, zincs and phosphorus,
Water suit UP THE COURT! filed over lake level retention STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) and Russell Lands On Lake Martin have taken court action in the ongoing ‘Water Wars’ matter over water retention in the Alabama Coosa Tallapoosa river watershed. LMRA legal officer Steve Forehand this week released a statement indicating that LMRA and Russell Lands filed a Motion to Intervene in the U.S. District Court case against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) over the corps’ new water control manual. The suit was filed last year by the State of Alabama and Alabama Power Company. The suit centers around the COE operations of Lake Allatoona on the Coosa River system in Georgia, Forehand said. The recently issued water control manual provides absolute authority to the COE to limit or stop discharges from Lake Allatoona to preserve recreational pool levels there until midNovember, which could adversely affect water levels at Lake Martin. “Due to Alabama Power Company’s agreement with the Corps of Engineers to provide navigation flow in the Alabama River, less water coming down the Coosa River means that more water has to be released from the Tallapoosa River system – and Lake Martin – to satisfy the flow requirements,” See WATER • Page A3
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Dadeville falls to Reeltown in Lake Martin Slam Fest Above Dadeville’s #34, Devin Johnson-Moss, drives against Reeltown and takes it to the net. Right, Tiger’s Donquavious Tucker drives to the basket. Both teams will be back in action today. For more photos and stats from the tournament see page B1.
Deer hunting is the most popular game sport in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. But due to the drought and temperatures that continue to be unseasonably warm, experts say that the number of hunters See HUNTER • Page A3
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While the holidays are often a busy time for law enforcement due to the high volume of holiday travelers and people leaving homes unattended, this year it appears that trouble also took a holiday here in Tallapoosa County. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett Monday reported that it was a relatively quiet holiday period for his department. “No major events – it has been a safe holiday weekend so far,” Abbett said Monday afternoon. The official holiday travel period was scheduled to end Monday at midnight. Local law enforcement agencies reported just six arrests since midnight Dec. 23, with two of those resulting from domestic incidents. The same was not true in neighboring Lee County. Lee County Coroner Bill Harris reported three motor vehicle deaths on Christmas See HOLIDAY • Page A3
2018-19 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required along with the Federal Waterfowl Stamp when hunting migratory Alabama artists are invited waterfowl in Alabama. Like to enter the 2017 Alabama the federal waterfowl stamp, Waterfowl Stamp art contest, revenues from the sale of which opens Jan. 1. Alabama stamps are used to Alexander City’s Jim purchase, establish or improve Denney has won the contest migratory waterfowl habitat. three times and is sitting out “After you win, the stamps this year again after winning come out about a year later,” in 2015. Not be out done Jim’s Jim explained. “The stamps brother John has won the from my most recent win came contest in the past also. out in October.” “You have to sit out three Entries will be accepted years after winning,” Jim said. from Jan. 1 to Feb. 15. The “I won year before last.” competition is open to resident The winning artwork will be Alabama artists only. Only featured as the design of the See ART • Page A5
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Quiet holiday weekend reported by local law enforcement
2017 Waterfowl Art Contest kicks off Jan. 1
Drought, warm temps keeping hunters at home
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Obituaries
H
appy New Year! With a new year, comes the chance to try out new books, new authors, and new genres. Stop by the library to see what you can find. If you need suggestions, please don’t hesitate to ask a staff member. The staff is especially thankful to all of the patrons who stopped by with goodies these past few weeks. These special treats make working during the holidays all that much more special. With receiving a large grant, the library will receive all new Nonfiction books for the Adult section. If you have any suggestions for new Adult Nonfiction books, please let the staff know. The Library will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan 2nd. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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• Expecting to Die by Lisa Jackson • Curtain of Death by W.E.B. Griffin
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Charlie Wayne Roughton Charlie Wayne Roughton of Stillwaters in Dadeville, Alabama passed away on Saturday December 24, 2016. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 27, 1:00 p.m. CST / 2:00 p.m. EST at Red Ridge Methodist Church, 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, AL. 36853. Officiating the service will be Rev. Paul Messer, Rev. John Mann and Rev. Blake Cotter. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Roughton is survived by his wife of 56 years Judith Henderson
Roughton, son Tommy, daughter-inlaw Karla, and granddaughter Anna Charles of Auburn, AL, sister Betty Joyce Cannon (Ocie) of Cusseta, AL, brother Ronald Michael (Wati) of Dadeville, AL and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Roughton was preceded in death by his parents William Burl and Lois Eiland Roughton, three brothers William Emory, James Monte and Tony Burl Roughton and one sister Cynthia Jo Ellis. Mr. Roughton was born January 26, 1939 in Cusseta, AL. and lived in Valley, AL. before moving to Lake Martin in 1996, where he enjoyed the beautiful Lake Martin & golf. He graduated from Valley High School in
1959, and received a BS degree from Auburn University. He was a member of the Alabama National Guard for 13 years. He retired after 47 years from West Point Stevens as Industrial Relations Director. Mr. Roughton was a gifted singer and was asked to sing at many weddings and funerals. In lieu of flowers, family would like for donations be made to Big Oak Ranch, P. O. Box 507, Springville, AL 35146, or a charity of your choice. Please visit our website at www. johnsonbrownservicefh.com to sign the online guest book. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing.
Police Reports Dadeville Police Department December 26
• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for Burglary and Theft that occurred on Freeman Drive.
December 24
• A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Freeman Drive.
December 23
• A report was filed for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property that occurred on Brookwood Circle. • A report was filed for narcotics that were found on E. Lafayette Street. • A report was filed for Burglary and Theft that occurred on E. Lafayette Street.
December 22
• A report was filed for Possession of a Forged instrument in an incident that occurred at a business located on Highway 280. • A report was filed for Cruelty to Animals that occurred at a residence located on Highway 280.
December 21
• A Dadeville man, age 61, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on the charge of Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 35, was arrested on E. Lafayette Street on the charge of Domestic Violence.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department December 27
• A resident of Water Mark Path filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Notasulga Road filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Brazzell Road filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Highway 50 in Camp Hill filed a report for domestic violence third.
December 26
• A resident of Ridge Road filed a report for theft. • A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report assault. • A resident of Lakeshore Drive filed a report for criminal mischief.
December 25
• Billy Lawson of Swamp Hollow Road in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.
December 23
• A resident of Cobb Road in Notasulga filed a report for criminal mischief. • Jeremy Edmondson of Wright Lane in Sylacauga was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
December 22
• A resident of Brazzell Road in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment. • Jennifer Crain of Jacksons Gap was arrested for several active failure to appear warrants. • A resident of Hilltop Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for burglary
38, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Assault was reported on 8th Avenue. • Harassment was reported on Clay Street. • Theft was reported on Landry Trail. • Harassment was reported on Pamela Drive. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Washington Street. • Attempting to elude police officers was reported on Jefferson Street.
of a residence and theft of property. • A resident of Lakeview Lane in Dadeville filed a report for fraud.
December 20
• Corzavious Johnson of Third Street in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespassing. • Labrenikin Johnson of Robinson Road in Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespassing.
December 19
• Donald George of Hicks Store Road in Tallassee was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation violation and a bench warrant.
December 19
December 17
• Willie Wyckoff was arrested for an active bench warrant.
December 14
• A resident of Sandy Lane in Dadeville filed a report for arson, burglary and theft of property.
Alexander City Police Department December 21
• Vasco Orlando Woods Jr., 23, of Alexander City was arrested for aggravated assault, kidnapping and automobile theft. • Lydia Tawana Hunter, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Gregory Peck Gamble, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude law enforcement and reckless endangerment. • Forrest Grant Fennell, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • A 17-year-old female of Kellyton was arrested for two counts of assault. • Harassment was reported on Lee Street. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Court Square. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Tracery Road. • Reckless endangerment was reported on I Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Booker Street. • Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported on Hillabee Road. • Discharge of a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling or vehicle was reported on Willow Drive.
December 20
• Maicol S. Jaramillo, 33, of Rock Springs Wyoming was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Juanita Kelly McElrath, 62, of Goodwater was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Tavaris Donta Brooks,
• Clifford Dewayne Hollenquest, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of attempting to elude police officer. Deeric Leminski Tuck, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Possession of forged instrument was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Phillips Road. • Theft was reported in the 3000 block of Washington Street. December 18 • Rita Smith McKelvey, 60, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence controlled substance. • Teresa Ann Wright, 44, of Alexander was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Christopher Matthew Marks, 29, of Auburn was arrested for tampering with physical evidence. • Orlando Lee Buckner, 26, of Goodwater was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported on Robinwood Drive.
December 17
• Kadjah Rashay Davis, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Nanci Hodgman Hales, 67, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Terrance Fitzgerald Johnson, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported in the 900 block of Sixth Street.
December 16
• Robert Montgomery Dark, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • William Laundrell Golden, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Third Street. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported on Highway 280.
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in the woods is down from past years. “People just aren’t hunting as often as they have in the past,” Conservation Officer Michael East said. “The drought prevented people from planting cover crops and a lot of people have accustomed to hunting those green fields. So without them, a lot of people are staying home.” Fewer people hunting means fewer deer being harvested. Processors like Vick Jackson of Outpost Processing in Waverly are seeing that firsthand. “It has been slower than normal this year,” Jackson said. “The numbers being lower has nothing to do with the health of the heard. I think it has more to do with the drought. The green fields that were planted did not come up. The drought did not affect the bow hunters because they are normally hunting over acorns and such. Now is when we are seeing the lower numbers.” The warm weather has had an impact of the activity level of deer and hunters alike. In December alone there have been 16 days with high temperatures of 65 degrees or above. “We saw more hunters out since we had that little cold snap earlier this month and with the holidays it increased too,” East said. “If we get a break in the weather where those temperatures stay down for an extended period I think it will be back to normal.” Jackson said it’s more the hunter than the deer that don’t like the heat.
“The main reason for the fewer hunters is that it’s warmer than normal,” Jackson said. “The temperatures do not affect the deer that much, but the hunters hate to be hot.” Deer hunting is big business in Alabama. Annual retail sales associated with hunting in the state are estimated at more than $1 billion, with a total annual economic impact of nearly $2 billion. Alabama’s bow season began in mid-October, and firearms season began Nov. 19. This year’s season is a little longer than normal, running through Feb. 10 statewide this year. This year hunters are required to report all harvested deer and turkey within 48 hours through the state’s Game Check using the Outdoor Alabama app. East said that indications are that hunters are using it. “The numbers we are seeing are far greater than the last two years combined when it was voluntary,” East said. “Hopefully that will produce some data that will help manage the population more effectively. “Other than that, it has been a pretty good, quiet season from our standpoint.” Jackson said the deer that have been harvested are in good shape and he looks forward to a strong January. “What we are seeing are good healthy deer,” Jackson said. The best is yet to come. The best hunting for Tallapoosa, Chambers and Lee counties is normally in January.”
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Forehand explained. The State’s lawsuit alleges that the COE manual improperly allocates recreational storage of water in Lake Allatoona, which was not a purpose authorized by Congress when the dam that created Lake
Allatoona was built. The Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Montgomery and the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile also have intervened in the lawsuit.
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Local experts say that the deer herd is healthy, but a lower than expected harvest is the result of hunters waiting on better weather.
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day. A 7-year-old girl in the Smiths Station area was killed after having an ATV accident while riding with a family member. The victim was riding on an ATV with an adult family member when she apparently throttled the vehicle too much causing it to rear up and lose control and leave the roadway striking a utility pole. She was wearing a helmet. She was rushed by EAMC EMS to Midtown Medical Center in Columbus but efforts to revive her were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead in the emergency room at 1:07 p.m. Sunday evening 52-year-old Susan Debra Hammock of Waverly was killed instantly from a massive head injury and blunt force impact injuries when she apparently turned in front of a pickup truck towing a boat and was struck broadside in the passenger side of her vehicle.
Hammock was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:33 p.m. Hammock was traveling west on U.S. Highway 280 when she attempted the turn south onto Alabama Highway 147, according to Harris. The pickup was traveling east on Highway 280. Hammock’s 3-year-old grandson was in a car seat in the rear seat and was not injured but was transported to the emergency room to be examined as a precaution. Just after midnight at approximately 12:40 a.m., 28-year-old Selonzo Cantrell Jackson of Opelika was killed when the vehicle he was driving apparently left the road at a high rate of speed and struck a tree. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:55 a.m. The accident happened at 300 Cusseta Road in Opelika in front of Storybrook Farms.
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Plan ahead for T a safe New Year’s Eve
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he dawn of a new year is upon us and it is cause for a celebration. Another year is in the books and it is a time to think ahead and set goals for what is to come. Regardless of how you plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we ask that you plan ahead so that you arrive back home safely. Statistics show that many of the approximately 75 percent of Americans staying up past midnight will include alcohol as part of their celebration. If that’s true for you, line up a cab or designate a driver. The bottom line: If you’re drinking, make sure someone sober is behind the wheel. There are plenty of reasons to think ahead. Making a bad decision involving alcohol and driving can be life-changing – or even life-ending. Consider all the bad things that could happen: • An automatic 30-day suspension of your license if you’re caught. The suspension can be even longer if you’re convicted. • Fines, court costs, lawyers’ fees and bigger insurance premiums. • Medical expenses and, if you hurt someone else, perhaps a lawsuit. • Vehicle impoundment. • Maybe a jail term. • The possibility of living the rest of your life knowing you killed someone. • Or it could be you who dies. Not one of those outcomes is worth a few drinks on New Year’s Eve. If you’re driving this holiday season, even if you aren’t drinking, you should protect yourself as well. Drive defensively, with a safe amount of stopping distance between your car and the car ahead of you. Take special care at intersections, as they may be slippery from traffic and lights can change quickly. And keep your headlights on — whether or not you need them to see, others need them to help see you. The new year is a time for fresh starts and there’s no reason to begin 2017 badly by putting yourself and others in danger because of a lack of foresight.
What a difference a year makes
his time last year, I wasn’t doing very well. It was a blue Christmas in every way. I don’t think I left my house on Christmas day. I wasn’t happy about life. I was eating and drinking way too much. I was pretty much miserable. I didn’t even watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. I usually watch it four to five times throughout the holidays. My, oh my! What a difference a year makes. I watched it a half-dozen times this year. In September of last year, I went to the Auburn - Louisville game at the Georgia Dome with my best friends. There were another 73,000 people there, too, yet I felt all alone. I watched just a couple of minutes of the first quarter before I had to leave. I sat alone on the floor with my back against the wall for the remainder of the game. The drinking and the depression was winning the battle. I’m bummed now that I didn’t watch Lamar Jackson play. He, of course, being this year’s Heisman Trophy winner. The remainder of the fall was the same way. I just didn’t want to be around anyone and if I did, it involved the consumption of copious amounts of alcohol. I wasn’t drinking for fun; I was drinking to drown the proverbial sorrows. I wasn’t drinking every day, but when I did
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drink, I made up for the nights I didn’t. I wasn’t an alcoholic, but one doesn’t have to be an addict to have a problem. Thankfully, I recognized that there was a problem and decided to do something about it. In early December, I went to the VA to see about getting right. It wasn’t necessarily an immediate life or death situation, so they scheduled an appointment for me. The appointment could have been any number of days, but the first available slot was the last available slot on Christmas Eve. I’m fairly certain there was some divine intervention involved with the scheduling. Merry Christmas to me. I went to several clinics for a range of tests, and the results were not very good. My cholesterol was high and my liver tests were a little high because of all the alcohol. My final stop of the day was with a counselor. I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d spoken with a Christian counselor a few months earlier, and while it was very positive, due to scheduling conflicts, I never followed up. That was not the case with the counselor at the VA. I’ve
seen him twice a month for the past year. He and I have so much in common. I think I’ve become as much a counselor for him as he has been for me. We all need someone to talk to, and we all need someone to listen. Far too often, we deal with our issues in destructive ways, but there’s always a better way. I went back three months after those initial series of tests for a follow-up. My cholesterol was well within range, and my liver tests were normal. I started eating healthier and didn’t drink for about six months and felt no pressure to do so. I now drink occasionally, but it’s not to drown any sorrows. What a difference a year makes. Like everyone, I still have my battles but have found more productive ways to deal with them: counseling, daily devotions, and prayer, to name a few. I encourage anyone who’s struggling to talk to a professional. Much like the Jelly of the Month Club, it’ll be the gift that keeps on giving the whole year. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller. com.
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Safety first for early morning drivers RAPHORD FARRINGTON Guest Columnist
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have never witnessed so many drivers who drive before daylight or after sundown without any running lights or headlights. Hey pal, you may be able to see us, but we can’t always see you. For your safety and ours please turn your lights on especially when it is raining. The life you save might be one of your family members, plus it is the law. And about signs – this time yard signs – there is a city ordinance against placing yard signs on city right of way for a number of reasons. They are distracting to drivers and they interfere
with the work of city crews mowing and weed-eating, so if you want to promote your business or cause take an ad in the paper or get a proper sign permit. Our city streets will look better with grass and trees on the right of way. And before you sports fans get excited, we are talking about city property. There are other ordinances that cover signs in your yard or in front of your business. Oh those large green garbage containers, really they work pretty good, hold a lot of garbage and are fairly easy to move about. I just wish everyone would retrieve their container and return it to their yard after the truck runs. Most of my
neighbors do just that but it is those few that leave their container on the street that tell visitors to our city and our neighbors that we don›t care what our city looks like. Well this was a great Christmas, and I am excited about 2017. Of course I get excited about every sunrise and every sunset we are so blessed to live in this country. Let’s plan to do our part to make it better than we found it. We owe that to our children and grandchildren. As we look ahead remember to volunteer. It is the best and easiest way to make someone’s life better including yours. Until next week!
Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-8256211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.
Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.
Brownie Caldwell
Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Teneeshia Street, Dadeville. GoodmanRoy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.
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H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-307-3880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.
H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson
Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.
Wayne Smith
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Council the board will have to make some more renovations at the sewer plant at some point and who knows how much it will cost $100,000 or million 2 or 3 million.” Smith explained that this helps the city function. “This actually helps the city with some of the things that it can do by taking some of the debt so that our borrowing power is not depleted,” Smith said. Robin Reynolds who serves both as city attorney and attorney for the water and sewer board also. “When the water and sewer board assumed all of this indebtedness,…there was significant indebtedness with the city before the water and sewer board took it up,” Reynolds said. “The city was using the bond to fund city services. When the water and sewer board assumed this indebtedness it freed the city up to do some things. The grants with matching funds the city has been involved in that is where the money has come from. Otherwise the city would have been obligated under these bonds and we would not have been able to do that. It has freed up a great deal of money for the city.” Reynolds also explained that if the council were to rescind the resolution that makes the transfer of sales tax to water and sewer board, there would be repercussions. “Lets say the council were to rescind this resolution that transfers the sales tax. With these bonds that they have, the bondholder would have the right to appoint a receiver to come in and raise the rates to whatever rate they want,” Reynolds said. “It would cost every water and sewer customer a tremendous increase in their monthly bill. “If you rescind this…then the water and sewer board is automatically in default. They would have to have an emergency meeting with their accountant to determine the rate increase to recoup this money and everyone’s water and sewer bill would go up tremendously.” The council made no decision on the matter but Smith and Ingram encouraged those with questions to attend the water and sewer board meetings. Council members also had questions about paving around the courthouse with upcoming renovations.
Art original horizontal artworks depicting a species of North American migratory duck or goose will be eligible. The Mallard, American Wigeon, and Canada Goose – depicted in the winning artwork of the three previous year’s contests – are not eligible as the subject for the 2018-19 waterfowl stamp. Jim likes his brother John’s chances. “I think my brother stands a good chance at winning,” Jim said. “But there are several others that could win it too.” All eligible entries will be on display March 11, at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 3121 Visitor Center Road, Decatur, Ala., 35603. Following the showing, three judges from the fields of art, ornithology and wildlife conservation will select the winning waterfowl art. The public is invited to attend the judging. The judging criteria will emphasize uncluttered design suitable for printing as a stamp, anatomical accuracy of the illustrated species, and artistic
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“We are waiting on letters to go to property owners,” Gardner said. “They should have gone out by now.” With the purchase of the Dadeville Quick Stop by a new owner, the council was presented with a request to transfer the offsite retail beer and table wine license. “We have to give them a try unless, they have a bad name or something,” Harrelson said. The move was approved unanimously. Harrelson also wanted to asked the council if they had a problem with him seeking to help six residents get water. The residents live on the other side of the railroad in the city limits. To get Dadeville water would require a $100,000 cost to bore under the railroad. The Jacksons Gap Water Authority has lines nearby that Harrelson wants to see if the residents can tap into. Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson asked for the police and fire departments along with building inspector Michael Richardson to look into a Woodyard Street business. “It’s just junky over there,” Johnson said. “There is also a lot of burning going on.” Richardson reported to the council that he had received a response from one of the property owners that he sent letters to inquiring about the parking lots of property they own. “I have heard back from the property owner at Fred’s,” Richardson said. “They are planning to resurface their lot in the first quarter of the year. I did not hear back from the owner’s of the property where the Dollar General is at.” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour was happy to report that a tire dump on East South Street was cleaned up. Smith wanted to remind residents to take care of the pets as another citizen reported that some of his cats had been killed by a pack of dogs running in the neighborhood. The Dadeville City Council also: • approved minutes from the last meeting. • approved a recreation center rental. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. There will be a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Jeff Harrison of CDG who is helping the city with its courthouse square renovation project, came back after council members wanted estimates to repave portions of the square that have not recently been paved. Harrison explained that Cusseta Street was in the worst shape and that paving was not including in the grant from the Alabama Department of Transportation. “The concrete there is cracked,” Harrison said. “It would be $200 or 300,000 to replace from curb to curb. So we looked at a hybrid.” Harrison explained that the concrete was mostly cracked in the travel lanes and not the parking areas. He said that by just removing the concrete in that area covering all of it with asphalt would be a better option when related to costs. “The total for improvements and contingency would be $75,000,” Harrison said. “I would also like to add $10,000 in for geotechnical testing so that we know what we are dealing with beneath the concrete first.” That $75,000 includes repaving the Tallassee Street portion of the courthouse square but is something Smith and other council members want to look at. “There is going to be a lot of work done with this project,” Smith said. “This is going to be the first thing people see and we want it to look good.” Smith wanted to table the discussion until Council Member Roy Mathis made it back. Smith also assured the council and Dadeville residents that they are not just letting the fire burn at Mott’s Woodyard. “They are finishing up this section of the project,” Smith said. “We are trying to get ahold of them to clean up over there. It is still smoldering even with the rain as the mulch is still going through a heat. We do not want the contractor to leave the city with a mess over there.” Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson reported that he has not been able to get in touch of the contractor on that part of the project recently. City Clerk Mike Gardner updated the council on the demolition project.
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Tallassee PD searches for suspects in Hibbett’s robbery Acknowledging political icons who said goodbye in 2016 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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t the close of every year my traSTEVE dition is to FLOWERS acknowledge the Political passing away Columnist of significant political players from the political stage in Alabama. We have lost some Icons from politics in the Heart of Dixie this year. Lucy Baxley passed away in October in Birmingham at 78. She was born on a farm in rural Houston County in the community of Pansy. She went to school at Ashford. After graduation from high school she went to work at the courthouse in Dothan and worked for Judge Keener Baxley. When Judge Baxley’s son, Bill, got elected attorney general in 1970, young Bill Baxley asked Lucy to come to Montgomery to be his administrative assistant. Eight years later she and Bill married. She was an integral part of Baxley’s first campaign for governor in 1978. Bill became lieutenant governor in 1982, then lost again for governor in 1986. Soon, thereafter, Bill and Lucy ended their ten year marriage. Lucy then began her own career in Alabama politics. She was elected state treasurer in 1990 and spent eight years in that post. She was a natural campaigner. One of the best one-on-one campaigners I have ever seen. She worked the state during those eight years as treasurer, especially among senior citizen groups. She parlayed that campaign into being elected as the first female lieutenant governor in history. In that 1998 campaign, she coined the campaign phrase, “I Love Lucy.” Her signs were all over the state. Her name identification was so pronounced that her lieutenant governor’s parking space simply said “Lucy.” She was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2002, but lost to Republican Bob Riley. She finished her political career by serving on the Public Service Commission. Lucy loved Alabama and folks loved her. Judge Perry O. Hooper, Sr. passed away in his hometown of Montgomery in April at the age of 91. Hooper’s career paralleled the growth and dominance of the Republican Party in Alabama. He was indeed one of the founding fathers of the modern Republican Party in the Heart of Dixie. He was a Republican before it was cool. One time when he was state party chairman, Hooper would joke that he could call a meeting of the state GOP in a phone booth. Hooper was a Marine. His lovely wife, Marilyn, was a Montgomery native and they raised four fine boys. As a pioneer Republican he led the Goldwater landslide of the South in 1964. That crescendo propelled him into the Montgomery probate judge office. He was reelected to that post in 1970 and in 1974, he moved to a Montgomery Circuit judgeship. Twenty years later Hooper broke the ice of control that the Democrats and trial lawyers had over the State Supreme Court. He became the first Republican chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Democrats and Republicans alike noted at his funeral that during his years as a judge he treated everyone fairly. Jim Bennett was the longest serving secretary of state in Alabama history. Jim passed away in Birmingham in August at age 76, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Jim was a writer, reporter, state representative, state senator and secretary of state. He became a reporter for the Birmingham Post Herald after graduation from Jacksonville State. He covered the civil rights protests in Birmingham in 1963 and stood next to Bull Conner when he ordered fire hoses turned on protesters, including children. He once told me he interviewed George Wallace, Bull Conner and Martin Luther King in the same day. He ran for and was elected to the state legislature in 1978. We served together in the House. He later moved to the Senate. He was first appointed secretary of state in 1993. He won the election in 1994 and served two four-year terms through 2003. He is not only the longest serving secretary of state, but is also the only one to have been elected as both a Democrat and as a Republican. He was a longtime member of the Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees and was chairman of the board when he passed away. Jim Bennett was a true public servant. Have a happy New Year! Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. He served 16 years in the state legislature. He may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
Tallassee police have identified a possible vehicle used in the Dec. 20 robbery of Hibbett Sports on Gilmer Avenue. Investigators believe the robbery suspects were driving a Ford Crown Victoria. The vehicle is described as having black wheels and tinted windows. Police describe the three suspects as African-American males. The first suspect is described as short, light
skinned, wearing a maroon beanie, a gray hoodie and blue jeans. The second suspect is described as tall, dark skinned, wearing a hooded coat and a baseball cap with a red or orange hood. The third suspect is described as tall, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and a white baseball cap. All three suspects were believed to be of medium build and in their mid-20s. The suspects entered Hibbett Sports on Dec. 13. The suspect wearing the red or orange brimmed cap entered the store
and took merchandise and left running on foot. After the first suspect left the store, the two other suspects entered and took additional merchandise. On the way out of the store one of the suspects allegedly threatened to harm the Hibbett employee if the police were called. The two suspects then fled on foot in the direction of Whatley Drive. If you have any information, police urge you to call the Tallassee Police Department at 334-283-6586.
Children’s theater to perform ‘Treasure Island’ By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The McCraney-Cottle Arts Foundation will host the Missoula Children’s Theater production of “Treasure Island” at the Tallassee High School auditorium on Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. “Treasure Island” is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1883 and is traditionally considered a comingof-age story, noted for its atmosphere, characters and action. Auditions for this performance will be held on Jan. 9 at 3:30 p.m. inside the Tallassee High School auditorium. Students from kindergarten through high school are encouraged to audition for a part in the upcoming performance. While only a small amount of time was allotted for the Tallassee performance, the Missoula Children’s Theater has moved swiftly to coordinate it. After the auditions and roles are assigned, the first rehearsal is scheduled for that same evening, and rehearsals will continue until the night of perfor-
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Last year the Missoula Children’s Theater performed ‘Alice in Wonderland’. This year the group will perform a rendition of ‘Treasure Island.”
mance. The Missoula Children’s Theater and the McCraneyCottle Arts Foundation have been collaborating for over 10 years to bring performances to Tallassee. The children’s theater travels throughout the nation bringing live performances to cities and towns across the country. “The annual Missoula Children’s Theater is the highlight of our local
McCraney-Cottle Arts Council,” said Mona Mills, Director of the McCraneyCottle Arts Foundation. “We are able to involve a large number of our local and surrounding community.” The Missoula Children’s Theater officially began in 1988. Since that time the theater group has hosted more than 1.3 million guests and that list continues to grow.
Last year the theater group performed “Alice in Wonderland.” The theater group’s performance was brilliant with bright costumes and meticulous chorography. The performance boasted a packed house and several households had a family member performing in the production. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Mona Mills at 334-201-4892.
Drug raid nets $8,000 in narcotics The result of a lengthy investigation, the search warrant execution was an additional combined operaTallassee Police along with tion that included federal, state and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, local law enforcement agencies. US Macon County Sheriff’s Department Marshal’s Service, the Alabama Law and Lee County Sheriff’s Department Enforcement Agency, Macon County executed search warrants at three Sheriff’s Office, Lee County Sheriff’s separate residences in Tuskegee, Office, Tallassee Police Department, Notasulga and Franklin. Tuskegee Police Department and and discovered that multiple indi- Notasulga Police Department worked viduals were distributing marijuana, together to seize several narcotics valcrack cocaine, morphine and metham- ued and other items valued at $8,000 phetamine from these locations.
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– 51 grams of crack cocaine, 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine, eight grams of marijuana, a quantity of powder cocaine, numerous drug paraphernalia, a rifle and two handguns. One of the handguns confiscated is confirmed to be stolen from Columbus, Georgia. Two arrests were made during the warrant executions; however, at this time authorities are not issuing further information on the suspects as the investigations remains active.
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Dadeville High awarded National Beta School of Distinction National Beta School of Distinction Award is an honor for Beta chapters striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing quest to instill these qualities in more students, the National Beta School of Distinction Award is designed to award those schools that show an increase in membership for the 2016-2017 school year. The DHS Beta chapter increased membership exceeding the 10 percent requirement and thereby was awarded the National Beta School of Distinction.
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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said there would be an increase in State Troopers on the highways over the holidays, and local law enforcement of¿cials said they too are preparing and shared some dos and don’ts for the road. Alexander City and Dadeville police said there would at least be an increase of patrols as the two holidays near. Of¿cials from both departments said they would be on the lookout for signs of impaired driving. “One of the things we really look for is drunk driving,” said DPD Chief David Barbour. But it was not the only thing he said they watch for, adding aggressive driving and driving without seatbelts to the list. Alexander City Police Department’s Captain James Easterwood said their would be extra patrols “for possibly impaired driving,” over the holidays. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said his of¿ce would maintain current patrols, and would be available to assist, “in any way we can.” Abbett emphasized the need to travel
with a plan in mind and said to pre-plan the trip, the route and to stay in contact with friends and family about time frames of departure and arrival. “Be defensive driving any time you’re actually driving,” said Abbett. He also listed off the staples safe driving, stating what drivers should already be doing behind the wheel. “Don’t drink and drive, drive safely buckle up for safety,” Abbett said. “Obey the traf¿c laws, if you are going to drink have a designated driver.” According to an ALEA report, during Christmas and New Year’s of 2015 there were close to 500 arrests made by Troopers for DUI. In the report Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler was quoted as saying, “Less than a month ago, we announced Troopers investigated 14 traf¿c deaths during the ¿ve-day Thanksgiving travel period. Yes, 14 deaths – including one 12-year-old,” He went on to say, “During the twoweek holiday traveling period for last year’s Christmas and New Year’s, Troopers investigated 26 traf¿c deaths.” Stabler concluded with, “Again, we implore motorists to help us make our roadways safer for everyone.”
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By MITCH SNEED Editor
Several area rail crossings will be getting some much-needed attention just after the first of the year. It was announced Wednesday that crews working for Norfolk Southern will be in Alabama beginning Jan. 3 to begin rail replacement and crossing work. “A rail gang will be arriving in Alabama on Jan. 3, but the exact dates that they will be in Alexander City and Tallapoosa has not been set in stone,” said Lisa McCauley, project coordinator with RoadSafe Rail and Utilities. “But we do have eight that are in Tallapoosa County that will be getting work done in January.” Seeing repair work scheduled is welcomed by area motorists, especially news that the crossing between Lee Street and Washington Streets along Highway 22 in Alexander City is on the list. While crews have put patches between the rails several times, the area has been rough for several months. “In addition to replacing the rails that you have seen there for a number of months, we will also be doing pavement work to make sure that they are all in good shape and as smooth as possible,” McCauley said.
Other crossings that will get attention are: • Commerce Drive • Elkahatchee Street • South Central at Highway 63 • Third Street • Main Street crossing to Slaughter in Camp Hill • Kernoodle Avenue in Camp Hill • Wilson Street in Camp Hill McCauley said that all the crossings will not be closed at the same time. Instead traffic will be rerouted at the crossings where work is active and will be reopened as they move on to the next crossing. In some cases there could be more than one closed, but that is not usually the case. “We don’t aim to restrict traffic flow needlessly and will get them reopened as quickly as possible,” McCauley said. “Our goal is to be as fast and efficient as possible.” McCauley said crews typically work 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and try not to have crossings closed overnight. Getting the crossings adjacent to Washington and Lee Street done now is also good news for Alexander City officials. Major paving projects are planned on those roads next spring, meaning that motorists will find a complete makeover when all the work is done.
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Tigers-Sooners Sugar Bowl harkens memories of great 2004 debate
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can’t say that Auburn would have beaten Southern Cal for the BCS National Championship in 2004. The frighteningly loaded Trojans had already beaten the Tigers in each of the two seasons before and went on to demolish Oklahoma 55-19 in the BCS championship game. But I also can’t say that Auburn shouldn’t have been given the opportunity to play Southern Cal instead of Oklahoma. The argument’s been made over and over again since the Sooners were given the championship game Orange Bowl invite over the Tigers, who were sent to New Orleans. The BCS formula was flawed then and the SEC champions’ snub probably helped kick-start the creation of the playoff we have today (but even that’s flawed to some degree). Both the Tigers and Sooners were undefeated champions of major conferences. Oklahoma began the season ranked very high. Auburn, based on a poor showing in 2003, did not. Oklahoma did nothing to warrant falling in the polls, though the Tigers were nipping on the heels badly that November. The Tigers would hold a comfortable lead, play conservatively in the second half, run the clock and get out with the W, rinse and repeat. Head-to-head, I believe Auburn would have beaten Oklahoma, but not easily. Adrian Peterson would have been the best running back Tommy Tuberville’s defense would have seen that season. But man, that was a defense that allowed an average of 11 points per game and beat five Top 15 teams. Speaking of playing five Top 15 teams, wasn’t it Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, obviously speaking out in defense of his team’s No. 2 ranking, who freakishly chided the Tigers’ alleged weak schedule? OK, Bob, Auburn played The Citadel. So what. Any other 1-AA team, and all 1-A teams (OK, maybe not Southern Cal), would have left Jordan-Hare Stadium with a loss that season. For what it’s worth, Oklahoma played two Top 15 teams in 2004, including the No. 1 Trojans. Oklahoma also played Bowling Green. So here we have it, 12 years later. The Tigers and Sooners meet in a game to decide who should have played Southern Cal, which ultimately wound up in NCAA jail and vacated the title. OK, OK, by no means does this game have any bearing on 2004. But that season and the BCS controversy surrounding it will no doubt make headlines again somewhere, or folks will bring it up. An Auburn win could bring some comfort to those who felt slighted years ago and give this program a shot of momentum headed into the offseason. Momentum is great, but only if it is sustained the next fall. If Auburn loses, folks should shrug their shoulders, be happy the team somehow made it to the Sugar Bowl after so-so preseason expectations, and hang their hats on what could be a promising 2017. Oklahoma is favored and probably should win as it possesses the greatest offensive firepower Auburn’s defense will have seen all season. Plus, the terms “success” and “Auburn offense” have not been used in the same sentence since the Tigers won at Ole Miss on Oct. 29. But … that was the night quarterback Sean White injured his shoulder. He’s all healed up, right? And so is tailback Kamryn Pettway, right? If Auburn returns to the form it exhibited in October, things will get downright interesting in New Orleans on Monday night. Joe McAdory is communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
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Dadeville falls to Reeltown 53-52 Rebels, Tigers open third annual Lake Martin Slam Fest By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Dadeville and Reeltown opened the Lake Martin Slam Fest at Benjamin Russell Wednesday by squaring off on the hardwood. The result was Reeltown earning its first win of the season by edging out the Tigers 53-52. “The boys played hard, played together as a team,” said Reeltown varsity boys basketball head coach Jonathan Gardner. “This break gave us time to gel together better as a team and to learn each other more.” For Dadeville, the loss meant moving on to the Game 5 Consolation Bracket today against Game 2 loser Tallassee. Meanwhile, Reeltown’s win secured the Rebels’ spot in the Game 7 Winners’ Bracket contest against Game 2 winner Jackson at 4 p.m. today. Although it was a hardfought contest, Reeltown controlled the tournament opening game from the start by putting 16 points up in the first quarter to Dadeville’s eight. The Rebels maintained their lead throughout the day by adding nine, 14 and 12 points while Dadeville added 11. 15 and 16. For Reeltown, the win was especially sweet. “We don’t really play each other during regular season,” Gardner said. “Hopefully we can get that game next year. But it’s good to get that game in the tournament, especially our first win. It gives us a little bit of bragging rights.” “We’ve just got to knock those free throws down and play our game,” Gardner added. “When we play our game, we’re good.” Cliff Williams / The Record Leading the Rebels in the Reeltown sophomore guard Makevon Hughley looks for an opportunity while evading the defense of Dadeville win were Reeltown freshman forward Eric Shaw and junior guard Darious Miller and junior small forward Donquavious Tucker at Lake Martin Slam Fest Wednesday. sophomore forward Liotez Lewis with 13 points each. They TODAY FRIDAY had help from sophomore guard Tre O’Neal with 12. Game 5: Dadeville vs Tallassee, Game 9: Games 5 and 6 Losers, 10:30 Leading in scoring for the Consolation Bracket, noon a.m. Tigers was Dadeville junior Game 10: Games 7 and 8 Losers, small forward Donquavious Game 6: Consolation Bracket 2 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Tucker with 13 points. He had Game 11: Consolation Champions help from junior guard Jalen Game 7: Reeltown vs Jackson, Game, 2:30 p.m. Sullivan and junior forward Winner’s Bracket, 4 p.m. Game 12: Winner’s Bracket Kevin Walker with eight points Championship Game, 4:30 p.m. each. Game 8: Winner’s Bracket 6 p.m. Wednesday’s loss brings Visit www.AlexCityOutlook.com for Dadeville’s season record to 2-4 schedule updates overall and 2-1 in the region.
Upcoming Sports Events Wednesday, Dec. 28Friday, Dec. 30 • Lake Martin Slam Fest at Benjamin Russell gymnasium with varsity boys basketball teams from Reeltown, Tallassee, Dadeville, Stanhope Elmore, Alma Bryant, Elmore County, BRHS and Jackson, times TBA.
Tuesday, Jan. 3 • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 5 • Dadeville basketball at Tallassee, JV boys 4:30 p.m, varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys, 7:30 p.m. • Reeltown junior high girls, boys basketball at Beulah, 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 • Reeltown varsity basketball home game against Horseshoe Bend, girls 5 p.m., boys 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7 • Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp at Central Alabama Community College Baseball Field. Led by current and former MLB players and coaches. Ages 4-12 8:30 a.m.-noon. Ages 13-18 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $10 with checks to be made payable to Central Alabama CC Baseball Fund. For more
information, call Larry Thomas at 251-533-4059. • Dadeville basketball at Auburn, JV boys 3 p.m., varsity girls 4:30 p.m., varsity boys 6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9 • Reeltown junior high boys basketball home game against Pike Road, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling tri-match at Beulah in Russell County, 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21 • Central Coosa varsity girls basketball at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Quarter Finals, location TBA, 7 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24
• Dadeville varsity basketball at Holtville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys, 7 p.m. • Reeltown varsity basketball at Lanett, boys 4 p.m., girls 5:15 p.m.
• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling State Dual at Semi Finals, location and time TBA.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
• Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Beulah, 2 p.m.
• Reeltown junior high boys, girls basketball home game against John P. Powell, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 13 • Dadeville varsity basketball at Central Coosa, boys 5 p.m., girls 6 p.m. • Reeltown basketball home game against LaFayette, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:15 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 16 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at AHSAA 1A-5A Regional 2 Duals, location TBA, 8 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
Thursday, Jan. 26
Saturday, Jan. 28 • BRHS basketball home game against Dadeville, varsity girls 1:30 p.m., varsity boys 3 p.m. • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Finals, location and time TBA.
Saturday, Feb. 4 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at Hornet State Tournament at Beauregard, 7 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Beulah, 2 p.m.
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Shoe now on other foot for state board after grad rates falsely reported
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hen State Superintendent of Education Mike Sentance told the state school board Dec. 8 that the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education had determined that the state’s high school graduation rate was inaccurate, reaction was swift and true to form. Members of the legislature who consistently oppose public education were quick to tell media that there should be consequences for deceiving the public. (Would this include the 22 senators and 51 house members who voted for the Alabama Accountablity Act in 2013 and told the public that this was all about “helping poor kids stuck in failing schools by their zip codes?”) Senator Del Marsh said the graduation rate issue “is all the more reason for school choice.” But it was the reaction of state school board members that really got my attention. Mary Scott Hunter told the Decatur Daily that there will be consequences for dishonesty. Take the time to go on the ALSDE web site and watch the video of the work session and you will hear these comments from board members: “I never believed our graduation rates were accurate.” “I can’t speak. I was lied to.” “I have been betrayed.” “We all hate to be blindsided.” “The public has been left out.” “We must pay attention to ethics.” “We’ve put our credibiity on the line.” All of these comments would ring legitimate–if we erased the last six months from this board’s record.
Here is what they want us to forget. The deadline for applicants for state superintendent was June 7. On June 27, Mike Sentance informed ALSDE legal counsel Juliana Dean in writing that he was withdrawing his name from consideration. According to Sentance, Dean called him shortly thereafter and told him that board members wanted him to reconsider. Dean works for the entire board. She did not ask them if she should call Sentance. He left her a voice mail on June 28 that he still wanted to be considered. Mary Scott Hunter told the Decatur Daily that she expressed her disappointment to Dean that Sentance had withdrawn but could not remember if she asked Dean to call Sentance or not. What no one ever mentions is that another candidate, Dr. Steven Paine, former state superintendent for West Virginia, also applied and withdrew. Unlike Sentance, who has no training in education and did not meet the “required qualifications” the state board said an applicant had to have, Paine has three degrees in education, is a former teacher, principal, local superintendent and state superintendent and oversaw a $2.4 billion budget. No one called and asked him to remain a candidate. Someone made sure board members got an anonoymous “smear sheet” at the July 12 board meeting. This was intended to discredit applicant Craig Pouncey, Jefferson County superintendent and former chief of staff for state superinten-
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dent Tommy Bice. By the end of the week, this info made its way to the Ethics Commission, which in turn wrote Dean a letter naming Pouncey as the object of the letter. Dean distributed a copy of the Ethics Commission letter to all board members and shortly thereafter, the media had a copy. This incident prompted creation of a legislative committee who are now trying to determine what took place. All eight elected board members have appeared before this committee. Six of them said they paid little attention to the info because it was not signed and could not therefore be investigated by the Ethics Commission. However, members Matt Brown and Hunter told the committee they were very concerned with the allegations. Hunter stated that she gave the info to interim superintendent Phillip Cleveland on July 13 and asked him to give it to Dean. She also called Tom Albritton, executive director of the Ethics Commission and discussed it with him. When Sen. Gerald Dial asked Hunter if she knew that an unsigned complaint could not be acted on by the Ethics Commission, she said, “I did not know the rules” However, earlier that same day member
Cynthia McCarty stated that the board had a retreat in February 2016 and one of the speakers was Tom Allbritton. Hunter also confirmed to Dial that shortly after this incident she told him at a meeting of the Business Council of Alabama that Pouncey would not be considered for state superintendent because of the Ethics Commission complaint. However, this was untrue as there has never been an actionable complaint submitted to the Ethics Commisssion. (And had the info given to the board members been signed, the statue of limitations has long since expired regarding the supposed offense.) The state board voted to hire Sentance on Aug. 11. He was nominated by Hunter and received votes from her, Matt Brown, Betty Peters, Stephanie Bell and Gov. Robert Bentley. To say this hire stunned the education community is an understatement of the highest order. If a single educator in Alabama recommended Sentance to a state board member, I have not found him/her. Which is what makes the cries of “betrayal” coming from the state school board almost comical. The day after the work session last week, board member Hunter sent out a newsletter by email. She states, “Trust has been broken and must be rebuilt.” She could have sent this out the day after she voted to hire Mike Sentance and it would have been just as true. We sent out an on-line survey with 23 questions on Nov. 29. To date, we’ve
had 970 responses (Since there is no way to control who responds, this cannot be considered what some call a “scientific” poll where respondents correlate to local demographics. In this case, 90 percent of respondents are white, 69 percent are female, 70 percent work for a school system and 61 percent have children or grandchildren in a public school. However, trends are certainly valid, especially as to how educators feel.) Question no. 16 in our survey was “What grade would you give the Alabama School Board?” Out of 904 respondents (66 skipped this question), 3 said A, 39 gave the board a B, 219 said C, 373 said D and 270 said the board had failed, giving it an F. So 4.6 percent give the state board an A or B, while 95.4 percent say C, D, or F. Couple this with the fact that 92 percent disagree with the Sentance hire, 70.8 percent say a state superintendent should have previous experience in Alabama schools and 75.4 percent say a state superintendent should have experience as a local superintendent and you quickly see that this state school board squandered whatever trust or credibility they had with the public last summer. Ironic that the shoe is now on the other foot and board members now say they have the same feelings the public had back in August. Larry Lee follows topics related to education in Alabama and is the author of Lessons Learned from Rural Schools.
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Line dancing classes still going at the rec center A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS
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ellness Center News: The Wellness Center is open Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. The weather may be cooling off, but the indoor heated pool is not! We have water aerobics classes held every day of the week and free swim time is also available every day of the week. Guests can come for $5 per day. We would love to see you. For more info, call the Center at 256-825-2304. Line Dancing News: Betsy Keown’s line dancing class is happening at the Dadeville Recreation Center, on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until noon for a fee of $1 per class. For questions, call Betsy at 256-825-3985.
BETTY HAYES Community Columnist
First United Methodist Church News: In a word filed with suffering it’s comforting to have a video series that brings hope for the hurting! Join Dr. H. Norman Wright and other trusted Christian counselors as they train and equip God’s people to effectively reach out and care for others in the midst of crisis. This thirteen part interactive video series is a resource that no local church or counseling center should be without. The study will begin Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Presbyterian Church News: Believe it or not, I attended Presbyterian Church last week .My dear Presbyterian buddies actually applauded me – a rare treat. Our Christmas Day Ceremony was lovely and different Our “Litany for Christmas was “To Tell It on the Mountain” which was lovely. We then sang hymns and listened to Bible Scriptures. Rev Ben’s sermon was “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men’ We used our Praise Hymn as our Opening Prayer and as the Charge to the people at the close of worship. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: Christmas Eve service at 5:30 p.m. very informal; communion and singing Christmas carols. Christmas Day
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service 9:30 a.m. dress is casual. Christmas hymns will be the high light of the service. Merry Christmas To All From Red Ridge UMC. Angel Doll Ministry will not meet Dec. 27 and no regular meetings for Wednesday, Dec. 28. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820, redridgeumc.org THOUGHT FOR TODAY: If you don’t learn from your mistakes, what’s the sense of making them? Hayes is a community columnist for the Record. She is a resident of Dadeville and writes about the events and people of the Dadeville area.
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December 31
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE: St. John AME Church is hosting Watch Night Services Dec. 31. Food will be served at 10 p.m. and worship starts at 10:45 p.m.
January 16
MLK PARADE AND PROGRAM: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade and program will be Jan. 16 with the parade at 9 a.m. and program at 11 a.m. at Stephens Elementary School Gym.
January 3
USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
January 17
January 4
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on January 4, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. There will be no Family Game Night Bingo in December.
January 7
BABY BOOT CAMP: Russell Medical is offering a one-day Baby Boot Camp. This four-hour childbirth course is designed for busy couples to better understand pregnancy and the birthing process and is taught by labor and delivery nurse Jennifer Shurette, R.N. You can register by calling Community Relations at 256-3297145. ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards families will be Jan. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish. For more information contact Linda Norris Nix at 256786-9279. TRASH WALK: The January PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. and will meet at Strand Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. Volunteers can pick an area of their choice or be directed to roads where litter is a constant problem. For additional information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
January 20
SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.
January 21
FLEA MARKET: Sistas for a Cause are hosting a flea market Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $20 and include a table. Please call 256-329-6799 for more information.
January 22
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville, AL. Troy Turner, Editor of Opelika-Auburn News will be the speaker. There is no admission and the public is invited.
January 8
FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.
January 28
PASTORS MEETING: Take the City Lake Martin is providing a meal to all local pastors, ministry leaders and city leaders Jan. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the cabin in the Sportsplex. For more information call 256-307-8099.
January 14
MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Prayer breakfast will be Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. at Stephen’s Elementary School Gym Tickets
February 11
MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals
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will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@ gmail.com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess.
February 18
CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@ gmail.com
Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central
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Steve “Cubbie” Culberson, Harriet Hayes Dodd, Clara Baker, Carrie Leigh Smith and Yvonne Hunter are celebrating their birthday.
Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc. edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a lowincome family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni asso-
ciation hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meets every third Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177.
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