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Alexander City’s Jeremy Duerr was sworn in Monday as the new District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit and following an emotional ceremony with almost 200 people in attendance, he said he is excited to get to work. “It’s been a long hard road to get here, almost 14 months
running and 12 years serving the people of this district,” Duerr said. “I’m excited and humbled that the people have put their trust in me and I will work hard to make sure that justice is served and show that I deserved the faith that people showed in me.” Duerr assumes a job that is one of the most demanding for any district attorney in the state. The position is responsible for
prosecuting cases in a four-county area that includes Tallapoosa, Randolph, Macon and Chambers counties. It is a circuit that spans nearly 100 miles from north to south. Duerr was emotional as he thanked those who have been behind him during his run for the office. “I wasn’t expecting such a
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Study shows traffic deaths increased in 2016
Mott’s fire rekindles in new location
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A new fire is burning in Dadeville near the site of a Thanksgiving Day blaze at Mott’s Woodyard. It is something that has gotten under the skin of some Dadeville residents. “I have been getting calls about smoke from residents,” Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith said. “People are calling that think it’s a nuisance and more importantly we have some that already had trouble breathing calling too.” Smith said he and Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson have been to the site a few times to check on it. “We rode over there Saturday and it was smoking on the other side of the track,” Smith said. “I rode over there again yesterday (Monday) and it was still smoking.” Tuesday, smoke could be seen coming from mulch piles stacked as high as 50 feet as contractors applied water to control the sub-surface fire. The smoke appears to be coming from an area about the size of a football field on the north facing side. The November fire is still smoldering under similar piles, a blaze that also consumed timber in the process of being sorted. The new blaze, near railroad ties, is See FIRE • Page 10
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Above, a mulch pile across the tracks from Mott’s Woodyard burns Tuesday. Below, a contractor puts water on a fire in a mulch pile. The fire has been smoldering since Thanksgiving Day and has begun raising concerns for area residents.
Deaths from the state’s traffic crashes in 2016 increased by nearly a quarter from 2015, according to a recent study of data by researchers at The University of Alabama. Critical causes of more traffic fatalities include increased speeds, lack of safety belts and more distracted drivers as well as pedestrians, according to the analysis of crash reports statewide. Although final numbers for 2016 are not yet official, the count to date is 1,058 traffic fatalities in Alabama through the end of 2016, which is 24.6 percent more than the 849 people who died in traffic crashes in 2015, according to state crash records. Total traffic collisions, however, increased only slightly. There were 149,339 crashes in 2015 and 152,532 in 2016, an increase of 2.1 percent. “That this increase was less than one tenth that of the fatalities indicates that there are issues on our highways that need to specifically See TRAFFIC • Page 3
Jacksons Gap council presents budget, addresses town’s overspending Cooper. “Town policy and procedure says all department heads are to be considered salaried Jacksons Gap Mayor Jeff Walker presented employees.” Pritchard said. “And no employee a budget at the council meeting Thursday night shall order his or herself into overtime.” amidst questions of town spending after a year of Walker responded the paid overtime to the finding the town overspent $70,000 last year. chief of police was recommended by the state. “We busted our budget last year,” Walker said. “That is not what the State of Alabama courts “Looks like we went over at least 60 grand.” have said,” Walker explained. “Robin (Kelly, Overtime in police department and within town attorney) is not here so I can’t go into any town hall shares the brunt of the over budget detail. Some things you can’t go against the figure. At Thursday’s meeting that was state.” rescheduled from Tuesday due to lack of quorum The main issue with overtime appears to be discussion centered around the overtime and the on call situation. training expenses. “Our sheriff’s department requires us to have “Overtime pretty much caused us to go over an officer on call,” Walker said. budget,” Walker said. Walker proposed a budget Thursday night Walker and new council member Carl that will hopefully have the town $15,000 in the Pritchard were at odds over the overtime Cliff Williams / The Record black. He also said some expenses experienced especially for Jacksons Gap Police Chief B.C. Mayor Jeff Walker votes to pay the bills while Council Pritchard votes no. See JACKSONS GAP • Page 5 By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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hat’s My Title? Correctly guess the title of the shredded book in a jar. A winner will be drawn from the correct responses and will receive a prize. The contest ends on Feb. 3; so get your guess in soon! The Library is still looking for donations of Lego’s, any kind. If you have any you could donate to the library, please drop them off at the circulation desk. All donations are tax deductible. Start checking the Adult Nonfiction section for the new selection of books. The Library has received more than 420 new books to go in the nonfiction section. If you have a suggestion for a new book, please let the staff know. Do you have a hobby that you absolutely love? Want to talk about it or start a club? Stop in the library to sign the signup sheet at the circulation desk to list your information.
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Col. Wesley P. Smith 1929 - 2017 Memorial Service for Col. Wesley P. Smith, 87, of Camp Hill, will be Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dixon All Faith Chapel of Lyman Ward Military Academy. Rev. Rod Siggers will officiate. A reception will follow the service. Col. Smith passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on January 19, 1929 in Madison, Georgia to John Clayton
Dadeville Police Department January 15
• A Tallassee woman was arrested on Highway 50 on the charge of Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on W. Lafayette Street.
January 14
• An Alexander City man, age 31, was arrested on two charges of Failure to Appear.
January 13
• A report was filed for Possession of Forged Instrument that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for Assault that occurred on East Columbus Street.
January 12
• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred at a business on Highway 280. • A Goodwater man, age 36, was arrested in Waverly on the charge of Failure to Appear.
January 11
• A report was filed for Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Theft and Theft of Property 4th.
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• Timothy McDonald of Lee County Road 54 in
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Auburn was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Ramiro Ibarra of Coosa County Road 98 in Equality was arrested on two outstanding warrants for probation violation and revocation. • Marcus Smith of Veazy Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
• A resident from Town Creek Road in Alexander City filed a report for theft of property.
January 9
• A resident of Highway 22 East filed a report for criminal mischief and criminal trespass. • A resident of Timber Trail filed a report for domestic violence.
January 15
• A resident of Old Still Road filed a report for a stolen fiberglass competition Echo Islander sculling boat. • A resident of Macedonia Road filed a report for theft of property. • Carmen Finley of Alexander City was arrested on outstanding probation warrants through the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department.
January 11
• A resident of Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for theft. • Anthony Mask of Tank Road in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation revocation and possession/receiving controlled substance. • James Bailey of Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support.
January 10
• A resident from Smith Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
January 8
• A resident of Tank Road in Alexander City filed a report for fraud. • William Harrell of Still Waters in Dadeville was arrested for domestic violence harassment.
Alexander City Police Department January 16
• Teresa Renee Taylor, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Timothy James Baggett, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Tony L. Dates, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for torture/willful abuse of a child. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Scott Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Thomas Road. • Domestic violence was
Katie Smith all of Auburn. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Edgar K. Smith and John C. Smith, Jr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wesley P. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, Lyman Ward Military Academy, 174 Ward Circle, Camp Hill, AL 36850. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
reported on Jefferson Court. • Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Cole Street.
January 15
• Rodney Devante Banks, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for attempting to elude. • George Lewis Parker, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Travis Michael Taylor, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for shooting into an occupied vehicle. • Jessie Walter Pearson, 64, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Dakoda Landon Thomas, 22, of Liberty, Texas was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Theft was reported on N Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Center Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Attempting to elude was reported on C Place.
January 14
• George Alexander Phillips, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Larenica Alonzo Blackmon, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Tarquetta Nashae Glenn, 31, of Alexander City was
arrested for domestic violence. • Robbery was reported on Highway 22 West. • Harassment for Scott Road. • Domestic violence was reported in the 800 block of Mallory Circle. • Theft was reported in Market Place. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on 6th Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Daywell Street. • Domestic violence and interference with domestic violence emergency call was reported on Tracey Road. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1200 block of County Road 40.
January 13
• Rocio Ramirez, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Dernee Delshay Wilson, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Harassment was reported on Knollwood Drive. • Theft of service was reported on 10th Avenue. • Menacing was reported on Sumner Street. • A dog bite was reported on Farm Loop Road. • Criminal mischief was reported on Dadeville Road. • Harassing communications was reported on Pearson Chapel Road. • Theft was reported on Lee Street. • Burglary was reported on Highway 280.
Public Meetings n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.
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returned to teach science at Lyman Ward and remained there until he retired as President. Until his death he continued to serve on the Board of Trustees for Lyman Ward. He was a past member of The National Association of Military Colleges and Schools. Col. Smith was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many hours hunting and fishing. He was a licensed pilot, a world traveler and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Peggy Smith of Camp Hill; son, Michael Smith (Joy) of Auburn; grandchildren, Harrison, Ryan, and
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Smith, Sr. and Annie Kidd Smith. He was a member of Camp Hill Universalist Church. He was a graduate of Southern Industrial Institute, now Lyman Ward Military Academy. Smith He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters degree in Psychology from Auburn University. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. After graduating from Auburn he
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month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.
n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.
n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.
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Duerr large turnout,” Duerr said. “I am humbled, definitely. I’d like to thank all those who have been behind me, especially my family, co-workers and all of you. …I don’t know what to say. I never really thought I’d be standing here today. Thank you all for all you have done over the last 14 months, I know I wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you.” Duerr also thought of his father who passed away during the campaign. He said his dad encouraged him to run for the office. “He told me that I should do it and told me that he knew I was ready for the job,” Duerr said. “He said ‘I know I won’t be there to see you get it, but I know you will do a great job.’ …I wish I could sit down today and tell him and mom that we did it.”
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Duerr said as DA he will continue to cultivate “great working relationships” between law enforcement and his assistant prosecutors. He has already made some moves to fill his staff and he plans to establish a plan to streamline the process along the way. “I have worked hands-on with law enforcement officials to make absolutely sure the cases we are presenting for trial are as complete as possible to obtain a guilty verdict,” Duerr said. “We have some good people in our office and feel good about the direction we will be heading. Now we have to get to work doing what the people have hired us to do.” Duerr, who ran as a Democrat, fills the spot created when E. Paul Jones decided not seek another term. Jones was sworn in Monday as a Supernumerary
Speed In 2016, there were more crashes with impact speeds faster than 50 mph, and for all crashes at 50 mph or faster, impact speeds were more than in 2015, according to the study. The largest percentage increase was at the highest speed category of 91 mph or above, which increased from 21 fatal crashes with 28 deaths in 2015 to 33 fatal crashes and 44 deaths in 2016. CAPS research has shown every increase of 10 mph doubles the probability of the crash being fatal. “With the increased
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District Attorney. In that position, Jones could handle cases should the district attorney or a prosecutor need to be recused or if there is an unmanageably high
Traffic address the fatality problem,” said Dr. David Brown, a research associate at the UA Center for Advanced Public Safety. Brown directed the study using the Critical Analysis Reporting Environment, or CARE, system that enabled researchers at CAPS to isolate the increases found in various crash record attributes to isolate the major causes of the increase in traffic fatalities. “A variety of factors were found, but, in order of importance, I would say that speed, safety belts, distracted driving and pedestrian faults all had major contributions to the increase,” Brown said. “These causes were often further intensified by their occurring in combination with Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, drugs or both.”
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speeds that we are observing while on the highways, it is surprising that the fatality increase is not even higher, and speed also adds to lack of control, which increases crash frequency as well,” Brown said.
of distracted driving. In Alabama, the number of reported cases in which distracted driving caused the crash increased by about 20 percent in 2016 over 2014, according to the analysis of crash statistics.
Safety Belts In 2016, 403 people died during crashes without using restraints despite them being available, according to the study. Brown estimates well more than half of these, or at least 200 fatalities, could have been reduced by proper use of restraints. The greatest offenders of the seatbelt law are those who are driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Other studies have shown 90 percent of drivers and passengers in Alabama use seat belts, however for those who die in auto crashes, less than half were using restraints. Brown said CAPS researchers using recent data have determined the probability of being killed in an auto crash increases by a factor of 30 for those who are not properly restrained. In other words, for those restrained only one in about 400 crashes are fatal, but when restraints are not used the odds increase to one in 13 crashes.
Pedestrian at fault Out of every 10 collisions with a person walking, six were the fault of the pedestrian, according to crash records. Out of the 120 pedestrians killed, 72 could have been averted by improved behaviors of the person killed, according to the study. Records show drug use to be eight times the expected involvement in pedestrian fatalities than in non-fatal pedestrian injuries, and alcohol involvement was overrepresented by a factor of two. “This, coupled with the obvious distraction of pedestrians using their cell phones while walking, creates a very serious increase in these extremely severe crashes,” Brown said.
Distracted Driving Nationally, studies have concluded that 16 percent of fatal crashes are caused by some form
Safety tips The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 94 percent of crashes are caused by human error. With that in mind, traffic safety professionals at CAPS make the following strong recommendations: Buckle up every time you get in a vehicle. Put aside all distractions, look ahead and concentrate on
constantly moving to safer situations as you drive. Do not even think about driving if you have had any alcohol or disabling drugs, including marijuana. Put up the cell phone, and don’t text while driving or walking near roadways, even if they do not seem to be busy. “It is imperative that mindsets be changed and citizens realize personal responsibilities if these tragic events are to be averted in the future,” Brown said.
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Greatest Show on Earth’s end is a sad reality
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ypically this space is reserved for the newspaper’s feeling on local issues, and what we feel is in the best interest of our community. But when it was announced on Saturday that after 146 years Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus would cease operation, the news hit our staff like an elephant stepping on your toe. Without getting into the debate of the treatment of circus animals which people far more qualified than this newspaper have wrestled with for decades, our view is that it is sad to see this piece of Americana die. The circus and its two touring companies are now owned by Feld Entertainment. Saturday, executive producer Kenneth Feld issued a statement said that declining ticket sales that resulted from elephants being phased out of the shows played a role in the decision to halt operations in May. “This, coupled with high operating costs, made the circus an unsustainable business for the company,” the statement said. “The circus and its people have continually been a source of inspiration and joy to my family and me. It’s a different model that we can’t see how it works in today’s world to justify and maintain an affordable ticket price.” Sometimes financial reality just plain stinks. The circus has been a part of the lives of Americans for more than 14 decades. The joy that children have taken away from trips to venues across the country cannot be measured. The memory of an entire family loaded into a station wagon making the trek from Smalltown USA to a big city venue to see clowns pile out of cars, men being shot from cannons and gravity defied by countless performers is one that almost everyone reading this has filed away in their heart and mind. Popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy and the music that came with the “Greatest Show on Earth” was not ever supposed to end. We say it’s a shame that in today’s world family fun is not financially viable and that future generations will not be able to experience that feeling.
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’m going to sound a bit like my late father here, but kids today have it so easy. First of all, there’s the plethora of gadgets available for their entertainment, from the various Playstation and Xbox models to handheld Nintendos to cell phones that do almost everything any of the others do. When I was a kid, we had radio (FM if you were lucky, but AM was still the standard) and TV – and by TV I don’t mean Amazon Prime, Hulu or Netflix. I mean broadcastthrough-the air-without-theaid-of satellite-dishes television. There were the three main networks (well, four if you count educational television): ABC, CBS and NBC. And those days were wonderful and community-building in that they gave us all something in common to talk about the next day. With just three networks, chances are that many were watching common shows that could be discussed over the water cooler. In my hometown of Opp, your either talked about the previous night’s show on WSFA-TV Channel 12 in Montgomery (was and always has been NBC), WTVY-TV Channel 4 in Dothan (CBS) or WJHGTV Channel 7 in Panama City, Florida (ABC). One day when I was a freshman at Auburn and visiting my parents, the television went out. Dad asked me to go with him to Alexander City to pick out a new one. When we got there, I was introduced to a brand-new way to watch of television – the satellite dish. The fellow at the electron-
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ics store was telling us about how we could get all kinds of sports we didn’t currently get and, in general, greatly expand our television options. I had to have it. Dad, his interest piqued by the opportunity to watch the Atlanta Braves every night, went for it. It took a few days to lay the concrete pad the satellite required and install it, but, once it was in, I quickly became expert at finding what we wanted on that old hand-cranked satellite dish that was so big it was likely visible from the space. And, for a long time, much of the stuff out there in satellite world was free, but then DirecTV and Dish Network came along and monetized everything (Actually, before we had DirecTV there was something called PrimeStar, our service for a while, that was later gobbled up by DirecTV). Now, through Amazon’s Prime Service, your Roku or your Chromecast, you can watch virtually anything you want – any television show, current or vintage, any movie, whatever – anytime you want. In fact, these devices have brought a new term to our vocabulary – binge-watching, where you sit down and watch several – or several dozen – episodes of the same show. (Confession: Over several days, I binge-watched the
entire catalog of “The Andy Griffith Show.” I’m not sure it was good for me. I began to talk a bit like Ernest T. Bass). I don’t know. Maybe it’s a good thing that our children are being introduced to sophisticated technology at an early age. Maybe as more and more of these devices are incorporated into our school curricula, we’ll see their interest in scholastics increase and their test scores improve. Or maybe we’re just raising a generation of vegged out gamers whose only concerns are the next high score, some other more nefarious goal (not all games and apps are innocent) or the release of the next new and improved incarnation of “entertainment technology.” Regardless, I think it’s important that we regulate our kids’ use of these things, not to be fuddyduddys but to encourage some interest in other pursuits, keep them active, exercise their brains outside of an electronic environment. Responsible use of these gadgets is probably a beneficial thing and may well develop into profitable careers for some. Not just in the game world, but as engineers, helping to solve complex problems that face our society as we grow more connected. It must be great to be a kid these days and have these things at your disposal. But it also requires some responsibility from us as parents and that we are prepared to make some hard decisions. Granger is a writer and editor with Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.
It’s great to see eagerness to help By RAPHORD FARRINGTON Guest Columnist
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ome people just can’t wait and that can be good at times. I have reports of community minded people that have already started doing their part for the Dadeville citywide cleanup. The official cleanup and pick up trash day is Saturday, Jan. 21. Meet us at city hall at 8 a.m. for instructions and please bring a friend, your family, your civic group, Sunday school class,
garden club or anyone else that will come and help. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. You can see the results of the workers who have already started in their neighborhoods. A special thanks to County Commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt for her help and support in this effort. Keep in mind you as an individual do not have to pick up all the litter on every street in Dadeville. If you will just take care of the litter in your neighborhood, on your street, or around your business we
will see a great improvement in the appearance of Dadeville. On another note use this beautiful weather we have had to clean up the dead limbs and branches that have fallen in your yard and remember those leaves make excellent mulch for your garden and shrubbery. If you need to replace any shrubs now is a good time to get them in the ground. I will see you Saturday at City Hall. Farrington is a community columnist for the Record.
Failing school list shows end of Accountability Act
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he State Department of Education just released the latest “failing schools list,” an annual ranking is required by the infamous Alabama Accountability Act. The legislature decreed that the bottom 6 percent of all public schools are “failing” and should be identified annually. So lists were distributed in June 2013 and January 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. This always causes an outcry from educators they think some schools that face great challenges are being unfairly labeled. (The list tells us each year is what we already know, schools with high poverty levels and high minority populations face an uphill battle.) There are 75 schools on the 2017 list with 45,547 students and an AfricanAmerican population of 83.8 percent. (One of the faults of this legislation is that while it identifies “failing schools”, it does not try to help them. It’s as if the school nurse takes the temperature of 300 children and finds 50 have a fever. But instead of giving aspirin or sending them to the doctor, she just pats each on the head and says, “I hope you feel better.” And my old Southern Baptist heart tells me this is morally wrong.) In the past, the great majority of “failing schools”
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were either middle or junior high schools. The first list had 49 such schools. This is hardly a surprise to any experienced educator. But the recent list of 75 shows only 16 middle or junior highs and 43 high schools that are grades 9 through 12. (Some high schools are still K-12 or 7-12. They are not included in the 43.) What happened? Testing changed. We now use the ACT Aspire test for 10th graders and this is the only score that counts for a school grade for a 9-12 high school. This is where reality kicks in. I turned 16 in January of my sophomore year of high school. I got a driver’s license (though I had been driving tractors and trucks on the farm for years. I could go to the Skyline Drive-in on Highway 90 just south of Mobile on Saturday night when Daddy let me use the car. Suddenly I was one of the smartest people in the world. (If mother and daddy were still alive, they could verify that statement.)
School? It was where I smiled at the girls and played ball. Kids today are a lot like I was, except they know about smart phones gadgets I don’t understand. So they take another assessment, one they know makes absolutely no difference in their grades. In fact, some teachers have told me that they are required to announce to their 10th-grade test takers that the score will not help or hurt them. But while the students are taking a (to them meaningless) test, teachers, principals and administrators are sweating bullets. Their entire school will be judged according to how a bunch of 16 year olds with raging hormones perform. It is all part of the great illusion some consider “accountability.” And while the media goes into a feeding frenzy about the new “failing school list” and politicians pound their chests and pontificate about how terrible our schools are, that 10th-grader is trying to find a date for Saturday night. It all adds up to just one more good reason why the accountability act should be repealed. Larry Lee is a public school advocate and coauthor of the study, Lessons Learned From Rural Schools. Larrylee133@gmail.com
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Betty Adams Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.
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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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Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-8256820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.
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Social Security is here to help realize your dream
onday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a national holiday and a day of remembrance. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to creating and fostering equal rights for African Americans and he died during his efforts to make his dream a reality. Many people commemorate this holiday by serving their community and giving to others who may be less fortunate. In many ways, this is what Social Security does every day, all year long.
A great way to be of service to others is to help someone you know who may need assistance applying for Social Security, Medicare or extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs. This is easy to do at www.socialsecurity.gov. Some people who need these benefits may not be comfortable with computers or may not even know applying online is an option. But now, it’s easier than ever to apply for such benefits from the convenience of a home computer at www.socialsecurity. gov.
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For example, it’s easy to apply for retirement benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/ applyonline. It can take as little as 15 minutes from start to finish. Once the application is electronically submitted, in most cases there is nothing more to do.
It’s even easier to apply for Medicare, for people who do not plan to begin their Social Security retirement payments yet but who do want Medicare coverage. The application takes about 10 minutes and you can find it at www.socialsecurity. gov/medicareonly. People who already have Medicare coverage, but who need help meeting prescription drug costs, can apply for Extra Help online at www. socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp. This holiday, you may taken a trip to see the Martin
Jacksons Gap last year will not occur this year – election costs, no necessary vehicle purchase and a move to reduce expenses, one of which is overtime mainly in the police department. “Chief, I know we have to use overtime. We have to cover calls,” Walker said. “What I want to propose, since I don’t know how much overtime we will have is this. We use our employees only when necessary, which we already do. When we use our officers to maybe spread it out a little more. If we can, when we work over 40 hours, we need to take off when we can instead of accruing overtime. Chief, keep a log of your overtime and turn it in weekly, that way I can eyeball it.” The other place where overtime is being accrued is in town hall itself. “I have already told Fran and Kathleen, when we have court and meetings, maybe we can alternate taking a half day,” Walker said. “Hopefully that will bring down our overtime pay.” Besides overtime, Pritchard wanted to discuss expenses related to training for the council. “We spent over $500,000 in 2016,” Pritchard said. “The salaries were in excess of $320,000 with benefits and conventions were $18,600. For a little town, that is a lot of money.” That was on $442,000 in revenues. With no budget in place Walker explained that they were still operating on last year’s budget and Walker highlighted one point. “The court has already brought in more than projected for the first three months of the budget,” Walker said. Pritchard was the lone no vote in approval of payment of bills because it included prepayment of expenses for upcoming conventions. Walker explained Friday that he thinks the $18,600 is not just for the council training. “I don’t think that is just for the council,” Walker said. “The year before last I think we only spent $4,000 or $5,000 on council training.” Walker explained that the council held work
Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C. or read or listened to a recording of his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech. You can also make your Martin Luther King holiday a time of service to someone who can use your help. Lead them to www.socialsecurity.gov. It may be easy for you, but it may help someone you love realize their own dreams. Kylle’ D. McKinney is an Alabama Social Security Public Affairs Specialist.
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sessions and created an ordinance on the matter last year. “Travel and mileage are in the personnel policy,” Walker said. “You get 15 days per council member and $100 a day per diem.” Pritchard said he thinks the training expense is excessive. “Last year it says we spent $18,600 on conventions,” Pritchard said. “ For a little town that is a lot of money.” The Outlook checked with area municipalities to see what they spent. In fiscal year 2016, New Site spent $0 on council training but did send new members to a required course for new members in November. Dadeville spent $3,356.28 on training and sent new members to the November course as well. Walker explained Friday that the town also covers the cost of registration and hotel when needed and that he thinks the $18,600 is overstated for the council in this budget. “I drive if they’re close because hotels are so expensive,” Walker said Friday. “The year before last we only spent about $4,000 to $5,000 on the council. I think this year includes training for the police department and other town staff that is required.” Thursday’s discussion centered on training to becoming a certified municipal official. “Correct me if I am wrong, don’t we have to have so many hours to maintain certified municipal officer?” Heather Glenn asked. “You have to have at least 40 hours to become a certified municipal official,” Town Clerk Kathleen Thomas said. “That is if you are interested in becoming one,” Dana Ford said. According to the Alabama League of Municipalities the certified municipal official is voluntary. The Certified Municipal Official Program is voluntary and open to all elected municipal officials. The League conducts a one-day continuing education session at least twice a year at four regional sites. These sessions
are for elected municipal officials – mayors and councilmembers – who voluntarily wish to receive formal training in municipal government. Participants earn 5 credit hours by attending these sessions. Credit hours may also be earned by attending other League or National League of Cities conferences or through service on League committees and boards. Outside credit is also awarded for attendance of approved seminars. The Jacksons Gap Council also: • approved the minutes as corrected. Pritchard wanted discussion about not using purchase orders and only using hand written time sheets for employees added. • Council Member Heather Glenn explained that she would have a letter at the next council meeting to send out about annexation. The next meeting of the Jacksons Gap Council is Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
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allapoosee Historical Society News: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville. Speaker will be Troy Turner, a local boy returns, as he put it. His parents are Johnny and Jeanie Turner, lifelong residents of the Beulah-Union community. Troy is currently editor of Opelika-Auburn News and is a multiple nationalaward winning journalist as both a writer and an editor. His presentation at the meeting will include mention of several south Tallapoosa County communities, Beulah, Union, Walnut Hill and Sardis. The public is invited to attend and there is no admission. Tallapoosa Co. Extension News: The Tallapoosa Co. Extension Office will begin a new Master Gardener Course on Jan. 27. For more information, call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050. Wellness 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. First Presbyterian Church News: Had a great visit at my Presbyterian Church Sunday. The choir was in full voice and touched my heartstrings with “I will sing of the mercies” and the anthem “Child of the King” with Caleb singing a lovely bass solo with guitar. On Friday, Jan. 20, President-Elect Trump will take the oath of Office to become our 45th President. There are constant comments circulating
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regarding his “cast of leaders.” There is nothing special we have to do, except hope that all goes well. As we approach this important inauguration, we should all pray! Have you ever asked someone “How are you doing?” and the answer was “Better than I deserve!” Good answer. Come visit the Presbyterian Church and Rev. Ben Arellano will make you feel welcome. First United Methodist Church News: On Jan. 29, we will have our fifth Sunday Fellowship Lunch. The New Beginnings Sunday School Class will bring Chili/ Soup. We’re asking everyone who attends to bring a salad, crackers or a dessert. The CWIA and the Older Adult Ministry will be hosting a Ladies Valentines brunch on
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. All ladies of the church are invited to attend. Please RVSP to Deborah Harwell by Feb. 7! Happy anniversary to Perry and Betty Jean Myer, and happy birthday to those six who will celebrate being born in January! You know who you are and we wish you well! Come visit us at the First United Methodist Church and Rev. William Brown will make you feel most welcome. Red Ridge Methodist Church News: Rev. Messer’s sermon Sunday will be The “More” Life, Matthew 4:12-23. Jesus started his ministry with the very word people had heard John the Baptist say: “Repent.” The message is the same today as when Jesus and John gave it. Becoming a follower of Christ means turning away from our self-centeredness and “self” control and turning our lives over to Christ direction and control. The choir’s anthem will be “ Bow The Knee.” “Above all sing spiritually. Have an eye to God in every word you sing”. The choir is proud to announce a new
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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. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School Alumni Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors are inside the school.
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 23
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The first meeting in 2017 of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall Street Church of God. New officers will propose and explain procedures and possible events for the association to sponsor. News from churches will be shared. There will be time for intercessory prayer. All Christian minister are invited. For more information contact Tony Harris at 256-794-2969, vice president Rick Levell at 256-234-3180 or interim secre-
COMMUNITY WELLNESS MEETING: PATH (Prosperity Again Thru Health) Lake Martin and PATH FINDERS (For Individuals Needing Dementia Education, Resources and Support) will host their monthly Community Wellness Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19, at noon in the
tary Bill Middlebrooks at 256234-3371.
Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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 256-3078099. BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 . Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
January 29
YOUTH NIGHT: Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting Youth Night Jan. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be programs for children of all ages and refreshments will be served.
January 30
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Dr. Paul Harris will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 4
MICHAEL TWITTY: The Mellow Valley High School Alumni and Friends Association is Michael Twitty, son of Conway Twitty, Sat. Feb. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. along with Kevin Moon and Dianne Sherril. General admission tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Kowaliga Country, Hill’s Auto in Linveville, Costley’s Store in Mellow Valley or by calling 256-749-3568.
February 5
PASTOR’S ANNIVERSARY: New Harmony Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 8th pastor’s anniversary of Rev. and Sister Melvin C. Kelley, Jr. Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Guest Minister is Rev. Cameron R. Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell.
February 6
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Bill Deutsch will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27.
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February 7
USHER MEETING: Early Rose is District Center is hosting a district usher meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.
February 11
MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals 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. TRASH WALK: The February PATH Trash Walk will meet at Dirt Road Gourmet located on Highway 229 near Martin Dam on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. Volunteers can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and enjoy coffee and a sampling of sausage & grits provided by Dirt Road Gourmet owners Jackie & Reuben Thornton. At the conclusion of the walk the volunteers will drop filled bags of trash at Dirt Road Gourmet and enjoy a cookout hosted by the Thornton’s. This annual event has become one of the most successful area cleanups each year with as many as 50 volunteers participating. For additional information contact John Thompson at lmra@lmra. info.
February 13
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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February 20
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Daphne Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 24-26
COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Sylacauga High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256369-3003.
February 27
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Katie Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester. COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “The Miracle Worker” April 21 at 6:30 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. April 29 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2. p.m. at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256369-3003.
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 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.
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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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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
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Fire starting in a process similar to what started the Thanksgiving Day blaze across the tracks at Mott’s Woodyard that had numerous people from the city, railroad and the Alabama Forestry Commission working to contain it on property owned by Prather Pulpwood of Camp Hill. The new smoke is coming from mulch piles on property owned by Joe East Jr. East thinks the contractor is doing all it can to try and solve the problem. “They have been over there everyday for the last week working on it,” East said. “They are doing all they can. I live right here with. I know the smoke is problem and it changes with the winds.” East does not know the exact plans of the contractor but believes they will solve the issue. “I don’t know what their plans are for the chips,” East said. “But I think they are going to do what is right.” The site was being used as a collection point for the timber that is harvested from the right of way where the Sabal Trail Pipeline is being installed. The timber was sorted with some going to sawmills, some to chipmills and the rest is ground into a mulch like substance that is piled high in some areas of the site. Also stacked at the site is several mounds of hardwood and pine timber that had not yet been transported to mills. Andrea Grover with the Sabal Trail Pipeline said chips have not been brought to the site since before Thanksgiving and that chips were from where contractors could not burn stumps and such due to the burn ban. Grover encouraged those that our concerned with work along the pipeline right way to let them know. “I would encourage anyone with a concern about smoke or anything at all near the right-
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of-way to contact our 24 hour construction hotline and report their concern,” Grover said. “The number is 888-596-7732. We have representatives who can collect their information and ensure their concern is addressed quickly.” Grover also explained that the Mott’s Woodyard site was taking chips from other unrelated projects as well. Sabal Trail Contractor Price Gregory is installing the pipeline in the area for the project. “It is not a Sabal Trail issue,” Price Gregory’s Robert Bell said. “We have a sub-contractor that is clearing timber from the right away.” Bell explained that the subcontractors are using brokers to work with landowners for places to sort timber and store the chips. In addition to the timber, the site is littered with stacks of old File / The Record railroad ties. Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson has been talking with the contractor since the first blaze and trying to make sure the city is not left with a mess as the pipeline project moves along. “They are supposed have a guy coming to look at the other side to be moving all of that,” Wilkerson said two weeks ago. “They are going to be moving that out. They are supposed to clean that up over there. But there is no time frame.” Tuesday, no mulch had been removed but some had been moved to allow a tanker truck to carry water back to where the new smoke is appearing. Smith hopes the issue is resolved soon. “I don’t want this smoke issue to be around for another holiday,” Smith said. “We have had to deal with for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and now Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I don’t want the Top, a week after a fire took place during the period of extreme drought conditions in the county, mulch at Mott’s Wood Yard town to have to deal with it for was still burning. Above, a loader sits at Mott’s Woodyard to load the remaining logs early this month, following weeks of Valentine’s Day.” smoldering from a Thanksgiving Day fire. A new similar fire is brewing at the woodyard and residents are beginning to express concerns.
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Brewer has special place in state’s political history
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passing of Governor Albert STEVE Brewer on FLOWERS January 2nd Columnist at 88 years old, marks the passing of an era in Alabama politics. Albert P. Brewer was a good man and a true public servant. Brewer was born in Tennessee, but his folks moved to Decatur when he was very young after his father accepted a job with the Tennessee Valley Authority. He graduated from Decatur High School with honors, then matriculated to the University of Alabama where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees. Brewer returned to Decatur to begin his law practice. Soon thereafter he was elected to the Alabama Legislature at the ripe old age of 25. He was elected without opposition three times and during his third term he became Speaker of the House. Brewer was the youngest Speaker in state history. In 1966, he beat two prominent state senators without a runoff to win the lieutenant governor’s job, which was much more powerful than it is today. During his tenure as Speaker and Lt. Governor, either George or Lurleen Wallace was Governor. Brewer was a Wallace ally. When Gov. Lurleen Wallace died of cancer after only 16 months in office, Brewer ascended to the Governor’s office. He quickly and decisively took the reins of state government and became immediately effective. His years in the legislature gave him a keen insight into the machinations of state government. He was very well liked among the legislators and senators he had worked with over the past 15 years and therefore was extremely successful with his legislative agenda. He became a working governor. Although Brewer was governor for only 33 months, he accomplished more as governor than most of his successors over the past 30 years combined. Brewer brought a low key businesslike style to the governor’s office, which was strikingly different than George Wallace’s racist flamboyant rhetoric and cronyism. In 1970, Brewer and George Wallace squared off in what is the most memorable classic and pivotal governor’s race in Alabama political history. Brewer led Wallace by a slim margin in the first primary. However, Wallace, with his political life on the line, played the race card overtly in the runoff and defeated Brewer by a narrow margin. Most political observers believe that had Brewer won, Alabama would have joined other southern states like North Carolina and Florida who had elected progressive probusiness governors. Brewer is often referred to as Alabama’s “New South” Governor. He was a prince of a fellow and a good friend for over 50 years. I first met Governor Brewer when I was a young 13-year-old page in the State Legislature and he was Speaker of the House. My mentor was the State Representative from my home in Pike County. Mr. Gardner Bassett had been in the House for 24 years and was in his 70’s. He was training me to take his House seat once I was old enough. Mr. Gardner adored and admired the young Speaker Albert Brewer. He got Brewer and I acquainted and we became friends. Brewer would let me sit next to him in the Speaker’s box as he explained how he assigned bills to their proper committee. When Brewer became Lt. Governor in 1967, I was 15 and he made me head of the pages in the Senate. His daughters Becky and Allison served with me as Pages. Gov. Brewer spent the last 30 years of his life teaching and mentoring law students at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. He was a mentor to my daughter, Ginny, while she was in law school at Cumberland, and followed her legal career as if she was his own daughter. Last January, Ginny and I ran into Gov. Brewer at a Birmingham restaurant. He was aging but still had that keen smile and twinkle in his eye. Gov. Brewer and I had remained good friends over the years and he is featured prominently in my book, Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Political Stories. Thus, it is appropriate that the last time I visited with him was at a book signing in Bessemer. We later had lunch together at the Bright Star. As I close this column I am looking at a photo of Gov. Brewer and me from that day that adorns the wall of my office, with his ever present smile. Albert Brewer has a special place in Alabama political history and in the hearts of many. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.
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Ashton Shepherd to perform at The Rodeo Club Jan. 21 a good fit.” Shepherd is a native of Coffeeville, The Lake Martin Alabama and still Event Center at The lives in Alabama. She Rodeo Club is at it has been singing and again. writing since she was After the success 5 and made her debut of bringing in John on the Grand Ole Conlee in July Kevin Opry in Sept. 2007 Moon of Cheaha with “Takin Off This Entertainment has Pain.” Her third single partnered with Ed and “Look It Up,” made Marge Shikoski of the its way to the country Lake Martin Event charts in 2011. Center to bring counShepherd’s most try musician Ashton recent albums “This Shepherd to the legIs America” and “Out endary stage Jan. 21. of My Pocket” were “The Conlee show released on her own was a great produclabel “Pickn’ Shed tion,” Moon said. Records.” “After that was a “She will be a great success, we started splash with the crowd to brain storm about both old and young,” who we could bring in Moon said. next. We have worked Ed Shikoski is with Ashton before already hearing from with success and people. thought she would be “I am getting a By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
lot of positive feed back,” Ed Shikoski of the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club said. “She is evidently really popular.” Moon hopes to be able to bring more acts like Conlee and Shepard back to the area. “The Rodeo Club is a great venue for its size,” Moon said. “Ed and Marge are great to work with. It takes a team to put on a show like this. “The more successful we can these, the more often we can bring them to the area. We just need the support of local people to make it happen. Tickets are available for $15 in advance at the Rodeo Club and Kowaliga
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Country music singer Ashton Shepherd will be performing at The Rodeo Club on Jan. 21.
Country. The will also be available at the door for $20. There are also VIP packages available. “The VIP package includes a meet and greet with Ashton, guaranteed table
seating and an autographed 8x10 photograph,” Moon said. Joining Shepherd on the stage at the Lake Martin Event Center are local musicians Rexton Lee and Korey Rose.
Officials urge consumers to be leery of scams By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
It seems to come around every year about this time – scams. “Just because somebody says they know you, don’t necessarily believe it,” Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour said. “If they are kin to you, they already know how to get in touch with you.” Barbour was referring to the method of contact that scammers use, unknown phone numbers, emails and addresses.
Recently, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says that some seniors have been taken advantage of. “The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) currently is investigating a scam targeting senior citizens in Alabama,” ALEA’s Jesse Thorton said. “SBI Agents warn citizens to be suspicious of callers asking for money in any form. In this case, each victim received a call from someone posing as their grandson who is in financial trouble and is requesting assistance in the form of
Walmart gift cards. “So far, Agents have located three victim parties in Etowah, Jackson and Washington counties, with a total approximate loss of $13,000,” Thornton said. “SBI is urging the public to be on guard for this scam and for any victims of fraud to notify their local law enforcement agencies.” Barbour says if someone is asking for money to be careful. “Don’t trust anything,” Barbour said. “Be leery. If they know you that well, you should know if they are in Europe or wherever.”
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Tallapoosa County Constables take oath Sixteen of the 18 constables of Tallapoosa County were sworn in Friday by Judge Tom Young. Pictured above are Jerry Whetstone, Sean Bland, David Lashley, Tom Dowing, Daniel Trapp, Matt Kaoubek, Curtis Bunn, Faye Ingram, Chris Fenn, Lynn Bogle, Roger Howard, John Hardy, Wade Weldon, Ricky W. Parker, James Burkhalter and David Glaze. Bottom right, Tallapoosa County Constables Association Vice President and Secretary Lynn Bogle takes the oath of office overseen by Judge Young, while left, Sean Bland signs documents following the ceremony.
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• Reeltown home basketball against Lanett, varsity boys 4 p.m., varsity girls 5:15 p.m. • Dadeville varsity basketball at Alabama Christian Academy, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 20
• Reeltown basketball at Beulah, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:15 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 21 • Central Coosa varsity basketball at Dadeville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m. • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Quarter Finals, location TBA, 7 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling State Dual at Semi Finals, location and time TBA. • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Beauregard, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 25 • Horseshoe Bend varsity basketball game at Reeltown, girls 5 p.m., boys 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling home match against Beulah, 2 p.m. • Reeltown basketball at Beauregard, varsity boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 27
• Dadeville JV boys basketball home game against LaFayette, 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28 • BRHS basketball home game against Dadeville, JV boys noon, varsity girls 1:30 p.m., varsity boys 3 p.m. • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling at State Dual Finals, location and time TBA.
Monday, Jan. 30 • Dadeville varsity basketball at Beauregard, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
• Reeltown basketball at Elmore County, varsity girls 5:45 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3 • Dadeville JV boys basketball at LaFayette, 4:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, Feb. 10Saturday, Feb. 11 • Dadeville High and BRHS varsity wrestling at State Sectionals, Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, time TBA.
Saturday, Feb. 11 • CACC baseball home game against John A. Logan, 1 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 12 • CACC baseball home game against John A. Logan, 1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 13 • Dadeville varsity tennis home match against Holtville, boys 3:15 p.m., girls 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16 • Dadeville varsity tennis home match against Valley, boys 3:15 p.m., girls 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16Saturday, Feb. 18 • Dadeville High at Alabama State Tournament, at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, 8 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 17 • CACC baseball home game against West Georgia Tech, 1 p.m. • CACC tennis home match against Wallace State, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 20
• BRHS JV baseball at Dadeville at McKelvey Park in Dadeville, 1 p.m. • BRHS varsity baseball home game against Dadeville at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, 3:30 p.m.
Tigers get swept by Tallassee Dadeville varsity boys, girls lose Tuesday’s home games CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Dadeville varsity girls basketball team suffered disappointment on the home hardwood Tuesday as the Lady Tigers lost to region foe Tallassee by a score of 36-19. According to Dadeville varsity girls basketball head coach Pam Holloway, the Lady Tigers’ loss boils down to lack of consistency throughout all four quarters. “We played a much better first half,” she said. “But at this late in the season we are still working on leadership, being aggressive for the entire game and working together.” Holloway credits Tallassee for coming to the court with those factors in tow. “Tallassee played well and demonstrated more of a purpose and drive as a team,” she said. Despite the loss, Dadeville sophomore center Jasmine Hill and sophomore guard Nena Pearson led the Lady Tigers in scoring with six points each. Hill also had nine rebounds. The loss drops the Dadeville varsity girls’ season record to 2-8 overall and 2-5 in the region. The Dadeville varsity boys also had a disappointing night on the home court as the Tigers lost to Tallasee 58-53. The region game started evenly matched as the first quarter was tied at 12 points. The home team then closed the first half with a slight lead as Dadeville added 17 more points in the second quarter while Tallasee added 16. However, Tallassee came back from the half determined to dominate by adding 18 more points in the third quarter while the Dadeville Tigers added 13. Tallasse solidified that lead in the final quarter by adding 12 more points in the fourth while Dadeville added 11. Dadeville varsity boys basketball head coach Rodney Taylor pinpoints the loss to numerous missed opportunities. “It’s real simple,” he said. “We missed 24 free throws. There’s nothing else to say.” The loss drops Dadeville’s season record to 5-9 overall and 5-4 in the region. Dadeville next heads to
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In a Tigers home game against Alabama Christian earlier in the season, Dadeville freshman Jamauri Chisolm makes a layup as ACA senior James Dodson and sophomore Colby Rives look on.
Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery today. Varsity girls tip off at 5:30 p.m. while varsity boys start at 7 p.m. Dadeville’s next home game is Saturday when the Tigers host Central Coosa and seek redemption after Friday’s road game losses against the Cougars. Varsity girls play at 5:30 p.m. while the varsity boys tip off at 7 p.m. Dadeville falls to Central Coosa The Dadeville varsity boys had a disappointing road trip Friday as the Tigers lost to Central Coosa by a narrow margin of 57-53. Despite the loss, Taylor was pleased with his team’s perfor-
mance Friday. “I was tremendously proud of my players,” he said. “To go into Coosa’s gym with how good their team is this season, to be down by as much as 17 points in the second half and to come back and tie the game at 48 shows what our team can be when we give our best. “It was a team effort because every player contributed to the effort we put forth,” Taylor continued, “If we will build off of this we are going to have a great chance to win our area and host a playoff game.” Despite the loss, Dadeville freshman guard Jamarion Wilkerson led the Tigers in scoring with 16 points. He had help from senior guard JaMichael
Moss with 14 and junior forward Luke Walker, who had eight points. The Lady Tigers also had a disappointing night Friday as the Dadeville varsity girls lost to Central Coosa by a score of 59-19. Holloway attributes the loss to several factors. “We struggled with leadership and effort,” she said. “Central Coosa also pressured us and worked smarter than we did continuously throughout the game to force numerous turnovers.” Despite the loss Dadeville junior guard Quanesha Presley led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Reeltown varsity boys, girls lose at Loachapoka tion. “Turnovers and taking bad shots killed us,” he said. Despite the loss, Reeltown freshman forward led the Rebels in scoring with 20 points. The loss drops the Rebels’ season record to 1-9 overall and 0-3 in the region. Reeltown next hosts region foe Lanett today. Varsity girls tip off at 5:15 p.m. while varsity boys begin at 7:45 p.m.
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After Tuesday’s disappointing road trip to Loachapoka, the Reeltown varsity girls basketball team is still searching for its first win of the season. The Lady Rebels lost to the Lady Indians by a score of 50-17. Reeltown trailed from the start as Loachapoka placed nine points in the first quarter while the Lady Rebels only had two. In the second quarter Reeltown added another two points. But the Lady Indians only expanded their lead to 21-4 at the half. The second half didn’t turn out any better for the Lady Rebels as they only added two more points in the third quarter while Loachapoka racked up an overwhelming 23 more. The Lady Rebels were down 44-6 headed into the fourth quarter. In the final quarter of the game the Lady Rebels picked up the pace by adding 11 final points in the fourth while Loachapoka only added six. But it just wasn’t enough to catch the Lady Indians. Reeltown varsity girls basketball head coach Will Solomon says his team still has a lot of work to do after Tuesday’s loss. “Our goal is to improve each day as we approach the area tournament,” he said. “We have to learn to put together a competing game in order to win.” Despite the loss, Reeltown freshman point guard Taniya Haynes led the Lady Rebels in scoring with seven points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal. She had help from junior forward Marsheka Shaw, who had six points, seven rebounds and two
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Reeltown sophomore guard Makevon Hughley looks for an opportunity while evading the defense of Dadeville junior guard Darious Miller and junior small forward Donquavious Tucker at Lake Martin Slam Fest.
steals. The loss drops the Lady Rebels’ season record to 0-9 overall and 0-4 in the region. The Reeltown varsity boys also suffered disappointment Tuesday as the Rebels lost to Loachapoka by a score of 57-49. According to Reeltown varsity boys basketball head coach Jonathan Gardner, Tuesday’s loss boils down to lack of execu-
Rebels get swept by LaFayette, Beulah The Reeltown varsity boys had a disappointing weekend as the Rebels lost back to back home games. On Friday, Reeltown fell to region foe LaFayette by a score of 59-28. Saturday, the Rebels lost to Beulah by a score of 84-35. Saturday’s loss drops the Reeltown varsity boys’ season record to 1-8 overall and 0-3 in the region. The Reeltown varsity girls didn’t fare any better this weekend as the Lady Rebels remain winless after losing two consecutive home games. On Friday Reeltown lost to region opponent LaFayette by a score of 46-31. Despite the loss, Reeltown sophomore Mikaya Jones led the Lady Rebels in scoring with 12 points, two steals and two rebounds. She had help from junior Ashlyn Thomas, who had nine points, three rebounds, two steals and an assist. Saturday the Lady Rebels lost to Beulah by a score of 51-41. In spite of the loss, Thomas led Reeltown in scoring with 20 points, six rebounds and two steals.