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Playground unit coming to New Site By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Residents of New Site may soon see a new addition in the open space next to the pavilion behind town hall. Behind the driving force of councilman Billy Daniel, the New Site Town Council approved a motion during Monday night’s meeting to purchase a playground set from Hammill Recreation, LLC of Concord, Alabama. The town will spend approximately $18,000 on purchasing the unit, but thanks to a grant received through the state government, New Site will be reimbursed $10,000, leaving the city paying around $8,000 when all is said and done. The motion did not come without a few questions raised, however. Councilman Toby Hanson asked if installing this would add to the town’s regular insurance payments. Mayor Phil Blasingame believed it would be covered with the sports park behind the fire department building. Police Chief Philip Weddle asked if there would be an issue with the playground when the pavilion had been rented, to which the mayor replied the town would be looking into the situation. Daniel made the motion to approve purchasing the unit and was seconded by councilman Mickey Carter. See EQUIPMENT • Page A5
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Above, a worker with the Alexander City Light Department hangs garland, wreaths and boys on a light pole downtown Tuesday morning.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Local merchants ready to welcome shoppers Sunday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Area shoppers will get a special first look at what local merchants will have available this holiday season during the annual Holiday Open House Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, 19 merchants in both the downtown area and around town will be participating, many of whom will be running specials during the event. “This is an opportunity for people to see what stores will be carrying during the holidays and get some shopping done before the busy part of the holiday season,” Director of Marketing and Special Events for the Chamber of Commerce Kim Dunn said. “We’ve changed the dates See OPEN • Page A3
LOCAL MERCHANTS PARTICIPATING IN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: • ABC-123 Education Station • Caldwell Electronics Carlisle’s • Cloud Nine • Downtown Girl • Dr. Steven Mackey • Fermenter’s Market on the Green • Gilbert Woodcrafts & •Home Décor • Jackson Drugs
• Longleaf Antique & Flea Mall • Luck of the Draw Art and Frame Gallery • Madison House Restorations • Mistletoe Bough Bed & Breakfast • Ocie & Belle’s •The Shoppes of Queen’s Attic
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education held a special call meeting Tuesday night along with its regularly scheduled work session. Despite the absence of board chairman Martin Johnson,
the meeting was able to progress under the direction of vice-chairman Michael Carter. During the special meeting, the board officially finalized hiring two third-grade teachers at Reeltown Elementary School. One opening was See SCHOOLS • Page A5
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95-year old Dorothy Robbins was one of several First United Methodist Church members who entertained guests during Wednesday’s fundraiser soup lunch by playing music on the fellowship hall piano.
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County school board fills open teacher positions By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Alexander City Police Department is in the process of evaluating applicants to fill three open positions in its ranks and Chief Jay Turner said the number and quality of applicants has been impressive. The application period closed last Friday and Turner said that this week he and others in leadership positions have been conducting evaluations. He said that includes a review of their qualifications, a mandatory Basic Aptitude Test for noncertified applicants and a physical fitness test. “These are the first positions we’ve had since the state began requiring the Basic Aptitude Test,” Turner said. “It’s a test that tests basic knowledge critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills. It’s offered at Central Alabama Community College and there is a $45 fee to the applicants to take it. I was afraid that may deter some from applying, but that hasn’t been the case.” Turner said they had a mix of experienced and inexperienced applicants, but overall what is seeing has been a very solid group. Some of the applicants are already certified officers, Turner said. The first two days of the
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DEAR ABBY: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for three years and share custody of our 10-year-old daughter, who lives with me full time. Her father lives out of state and sees her during the summer months. Last year my daughter had an incident (an “I’ll show you mine, you show me yours” kind of thing) with a friend at school, and my ex and I decided they should no longer hang out after school alone anymore. A year has gone by, and because they’re in the same social circle at school, my ex is refusing to allow her to go to any events this friend attends (birthdays, sleepovers), even though there is always adult supervision. It makes me sad to see her miss out, and I understand that the incident is normal for kids that age. What can I do? Since she does not live with him, can I overrule? -- I’LL SHOW YOU MINE DEAR I’LL SHOW YOU MINE: I’m sorry your ex-husband doesn’t understand that
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sexual curiosity in children is normal, because it appears he has overreacted. You cannot dictate the rules in his household. However, while your daughter is living with you during the winter months, he cannot overrule your parenting decisions either. DEAR ABBY: I am a 43-year-old woman who is trying to win back my high school sweetheart. He contacted me through Facebook seven years ago, and we’ve been talking off and on ever since. I have never gotten over him, but he has had two bad past relationships and says he isn’t ready for another one at this time. What can I do to let him know I haven’t gotten over him since high school and that
I’d love to try again? Our relationship ended because my parents thought I was too young to have a boyfriend. I was 15 and he was 17. He says he would love to try again “one day” -- just not now. What are some things I could do to let him know, “Hey, I’m still here, and I want a second chance” without scaring him away? -- HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART IN FLORIDA DEAR SWEETHEART: He KNOWS you are “still here” and want a second chance. Because he still isn’t ready to give a romance with you another try, face it -- the status quo could last indefinitely. You have devoted seven precious years to trying to sway him. It’s time for you to move on. How he reacts as you begin to disengage will let you know if you have made the right decision. DEAR ABBY: Since the last presidential election our oldest son has stopped communicating with us. He would text us, but his texts were so dis-
respectful and hurtful we had to block him from our phones. He’s a grown man and we love him. What should we do? -DISAPPOINTED PARENTS DEAR PARENTS: The last presidential election has proved to be so divisive that it has ended friendships and caused rifts in some families. Blocking your son from your phones was a mistake. It would have been better to have just told him you would prefer not to discuss politics via text messages. Until both sides can start listening respectfully to each other, healing and understanding will not happen. Unblock your phone and let your son know that he hurt your feelings, which is why you did it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Police reports Alexander City Police Department November 7
• Criminal mischief and theft of property was reported on 6th Street. • Public intoxication was reported on Highway 280.
November 6
• A juvenile, 16 of Alexander City, was arrested for shoplifting. • Douglas Wayne Ward, 53 of Alexander City, was arrested for failure to appear. • Emma Jane Edwards, 51 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment. • Tia Racquel Matthews, 19 of Alexander City, was arrested for criminal mischief first degree. • Burglary and criminal mischief was reported on I Street. • Found property was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Andrew Jackson Road.
November 5
• Malcolm Jamal Leonard, 21 of Alexander City, was arrested for harassment. • Darius Deysean Smickle, 26 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana second degree and three county of failure to appear/bail jumping misdemeanor.
• Brandon Auerez Porter, 39 of Goodwater, was arrested for failure to appear/DUI, failure to appear/driving while revoked and failure to appear/leaving the scene of an accident. • Clifford William Stroh, 37 of Alexander City, was arrested for public intoxication. • Criminal mischief was reported on 15th Place. • Domestic violence was reported on 15th Place. • Assault was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Marshall Street. • Dog running at large was reported on Montgomery Street. • Dog bite was reported on Andrew Jackson Road.
November 4
• Marcus Marquis Russell, 32 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana first degree. • Brandon Price, 28 of Alexander City, was arrested for domestic violence third degree. • Amondus Todd Bridges, 25 of Alexander City, was arrested for criminal trespass third degree. • Roger Lee Champion, 27 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription
drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jimmy Roger Hunter Jr., 53 of Alexander City, was arrested for possession of marijuana first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Tatarika Daphina Green, 20 of Alexander City, was arrested for driving under the influence. • Theft of property was reported on Laurel Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle was reported on Dadeville Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle and Theft of property was reported on Shoreline Drive.
November 3
• Billy Dewayne Jones, 44 of Kellyton, was arrested for domestic violence. • Gregory Delorean Spratling, 34 of Daviston, was arrested for unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle. • Robert Michael Muckenfuss, 32 of Alexander City, was arrested for miscellaneous theft. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported at Mill Square. • Harassment was reported on 3rd Street. • Burglary was reported on Pelham Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering of a vehicle was reported at Mountain Laurel.
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Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 6
• A resident of Veazey Road in New Site filed a report for unauthorized use of a vehicle. • A resident of Alabama Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for harassment.
November 5
• A resident of Blueberry Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment communication.
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• Billy Jones of Sasser Road in Kellyton was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Bryant Crayton of Martin Luther King Drive in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
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around before, but we keep coming back to two Sundays before Thanksgiving.” In order to help customers move about in the downtown area during Holiday Open House, Dunn said Main Street would be closed to traffic from the roundabout to the railroad crossing, while downtown stores were more than welcome to set up some of their wares on the sidewalk. Dunn also said the Chamber of Commerce posted about the event on its Facebook page, with members of the public commenting what they liked most about the Holiday Open House event. “Everybody seems to love it,” she said. “People have said they like the stores being open during this time, seeing all the decorations and maybe meeting up with friends they haven’t seen in a while. Some have even said it’s a family tradition.” As an added bonus, Dunn said that, for every $25 customers spend in the stores participating in Holiday Open House, they would receive one entry into a grand prize drawing for $250 in Chamber Cash. “It’s all about shopping local,” she said. “Holiday Open House is always a very well attended event, and everybody loves it.”
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Above, a worker with the Alexander City Light Department hangs garland, wreaths and boys on a light poll downtown Tuesday morning. Below, Tim Blankenship with the city and MainStreet’s Richard Wagoner talk about all the decorations that are being put in place for this weekend’s holiday open house.
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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ow do you decide who will get your vote for U.S. Senator when you go to the polls on Dec. 12? You didn’t know there was an election coming up? Yes, a special election for the United States Senate in Alabama is scheduled for December 12, 2017, to choose former Senator Jeff Sessions’ successor for the term through January 3, 2021. Sessions resigned from the Senate in February 2017 to serve as U.S. Attorney General. Then Governor Robert Bentley chose Luther Strange, the Attorney General of Alabama, to succeed Sessions, filling the seat until the special election takes place. Now Democrat Doug Jones will face off with Republican Roy Moore to see who will serve Alabama as its newest senator. A recent Gallop poll said that 64 percent of voters said that party affiliation is the No. 1 fact considered by voters. Obviously, people align themselves with political parties that lean towards their own personal beliefs. We ask that you as a voter arm yourself with information to make a wise decision. As President Thomas Jefferson once said, “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate.” We agree. The most basic improvement that can be made to modern American democracy is the development of an educated voting population. Being informed and then exercising the right to vote is an important way to help preserve our precious democratic system. With that in mind, we would ask voters to spend time in the coming days before the Dec. 12 election reading about the candidates. Get to know what they believe by meeting them when possible. You can even do that here in Alex City as Doug Jones will make an appearance at the Bud Porch Center at 6 p.m. We hope to see Judge Moore here before the election as well, but so far he has been a no show. We urge voters to do their homework. Our area and our state are facing issues that will shape our future. Don’t let cute commercials, sound bytes or the letter beside a candidate’s name be the deciding factor for you. Knowledge is much more reliable.
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hile my wife, Lynn, and I were worshipping with our church family Sunday morning, a tragedy was taking place in a small church three states away. A gunman, for reasons yet known, opened fire at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 and injuring 20 more. When you go to worship, you expect fellowship, happiness, peace and comfort. You check any ill will at the door and, while inside, pray that it be removed. What you do not expect is for evil in its most vile form to interrupt your praise and especially not for said evil to take the precious lives of people you love. Sunday’s unspeakable incident happened in the most sacred of places. But such unspeakable acts have also happened at concerts, movie theaters and, much too often, in schools. There are those who say, as one did on my Facebook page, “the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.” That proliferates gun ownership, which, to my mind, proliferates our chances for violence and tragedy. I am convinced that there are solutions that would work far better than such a “wild west” mentality. I was born into a family that loves the outdoors. There were guns in my home constantly. I do not fear – nor wish to take
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away – a hunter’s gun. Nor do I wish to take away any gun, for that matter. What concerns me is that people are able to acquire guns that shouldn’t have them in the first place. Let’s just look at the latest mass killer. He was in the Air Force and was court-martialed for having abused his wife and child. It is unlawful for anyone who has been dishonorably discharged (this was actually a “bad conduct” discharge, which is worse) from the U.S. armed forces to own a gun. A person who has been dishonorably discharged is – and is treated like – a felon. So how was Devin Kelley allowed to obtain and possess an assault rifle? Reports say that he simply checked on his background information form that he had no criminal history that would bar him for gun ownership. Experts I’ve heard have said it is difficult to get military cooperation in such background checks. Why? Why don’t the authorities we depend on to govern and protect us not do so? This is the equivalent of a very expensive turf war payable in the lives of innocents. It is disheartening, disappointing and, frankly, inexcusable.
Fix it! Blood is being spilled in the streets, in movie theaters, in nightclubs, at concerts and in churches because of the incompetence of those who oversee these institutions that we depend upon. I am tired of seeing another mass shooting to be followed immediately by political talking heads saying, “Now is not the time. Let’s not politicize the families’ grief.” Most politicians you hear saying that are, all the while, clutching the hand of the NRA that is so warm and snug in their pocket. We need not let a special interest group keep us from solving what has become a fartoo-frequent occurrence in our society. Nor should we lower our voices until unforgivable failure of our institutions to communicate with one another is brought to a screeching halt. There are other things I’m sure we could do, but telling the NRA to shove off and talking amongst ourselves when lives are potentially on the line would be a hell of a start. Our legislators need to realize that we are killing ourselves at an alarming rate and take actions that make such societal suicide vastly more difficult. David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers’ Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com
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ou make a difference every single day. I’ve always had respect for nurses, but mostly because it was just the right thing to do, you know like eating your vegetables, saying your prayers, and standing for the flag. I worked side by side with nurses for two years while stationed at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany early in my Army career. I was a combat medic, but in the hospital setting I was more of a nurse’s aide. Although it wasn’t very hooah, it was very rewarding. We took care of warriors, families, and VIPs every day. It was an honor. Patient care was, of course, our top priority. I cared for a member of Vice President Gore’s secret service detail for a few days. He slipped on ice and fractured his pelvis during a visit to Deutschland. He personally requested me after a couple of interactions. I was pretty good at my job. Part of it was natural, but this isn’t about me. I think most of it came from watching the nurses in action. Nursing is a calling. To be a successful nurse, one truly must care. The highlight of that era was taking care of the Army Rangers from the Battle of Mogadishu - Blackhawk Down. We worked our fannies off. A few months later, we
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cared for scores of civilians who were severely injured and maimed because of a mortar attack in Yugoslavia. I had great respect for the nurses and what they/we did on a daily basis, but since I was part of the team, it was a different kind of respect. My dad was in the hospital a lot, but I was only eight when he passed away. Furthermore, he was in Montgomery, so we didn’t see him a lot. I don’t remember anything about the nurses, but I’m sure they were great. I’ve visited grandparents and loved ones on short and extended stays in the hospital. I have no doubt the nurses were great, but my interactions with them were limited at best. I’ve been blessed with great health and so have those closest to me, so my interactions with nurses have, once again, been limited at best, period...until now. We just surpassed our third week in the hospital with our little miracle baby who was born 7 1/2 weeks early in the back of an ambulance on Friday the 13th. Where would we be without our nurses? I just don’t know.
They have been there with us at three different hospitals and the ambulance from the contractions to the delivery to the “nearest hospital” (it was Russell Medical, by the way) to where we are now. No matter where we’ve been, they have all been kind, caring, courteous, compassionate, comforting, and competent. They simply go above and beyond in everything they do. I love them so much! They take care of us as much as they do Abigail. I’ve always had respect for nurses, because it was the right thing to do. This new experience has taught me that it’s still the right thing to do, but that respect for me has been taken to a whole new level. If you’re a nurse, thank you for what you do. You make a difference every single day. You help make good days better. You help make sucky days not so sucky. No words can truly express the appreciation we have for you. Keep doing what you’re doing. We see you. We thank you. We love you. 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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Schools created when LaTonja Henderson was moved to become the library media specialist at the elementary school, and the other arose when third-grade teacher Lia Spain unexpectedly died earlier this school year. After a motion from board member Carla Talton and a second from Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton, the board unanimously approved hiring Morgan Williams and Lisa Modling to fill these two vacancies. The special call meeting then adjourned and the board went into its monthly work session. Much of the work session revolved around discussing how to fill the vacant seat on
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the board of education formerly held by Randy Anderson. Three applications to fill the post had been received at the central office, and with Administrative Assistant Audrey Davis saying Tuesday was the cutoff day, these three applications represent the finalists for the post. The school board attorney said the board had 30 days from the effective date of Anderson’s resignation to fill his seat. If the seat remains open after this point, he said the governor’s office has the power to appoint someone. He also said the method choosing the candidate to serve was
Officers week have mainly been ACPD trainers putting applicants through a physical fitness course that has been set up at the department’s firing range near the airport. Applicants must be able to do 25 sit-ups and 25 push-ups, each within a minute’s time. The aspiring officers must go through an obstacle course that includes multiple obstacles like pushing a car and scaling two 6-foot walls, one is a chain-link fence and the other a solid wall. The applicants are also required to complete a 1.5-mile run in less than 15:25. “The fitness standards are straight from the academy requirements,” Turner said. “There was one or two that struggled, but overall they’ve come through that part pretty well.” Applicants are required to have a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. The Basic Aptitude Test can be used in place of the associate or bachelor’s degree, Turner
Jones the public. Gowan said she believed the entire meeting would last about an hour. “Much of the event will be him speaking and interacting with the guests, but there may be some time for a question and answer session as well,” she said. Gowan said the main talking points Jones will discuss during the meeting will be his platform, detailing what he hopes to accomplish should he be chosen to finish out the term of now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Because of this, Gowan said the doors to the meeting would be open to anyone wanting to learn more about the former District Attorney who helped to prosecute two of the Ku Klux Klan members responsible for the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.
Equipment The council approved increasing the monthly retainer fee for the town attorney from $50 to $150. While this would require amending the annual budget, the mayor and council believed that, with all the work the town attorney does, it didn’t feel right to keep the fee at $50 per month. “If he were to retire right now, we couldn’t find someone to take the job for $50 a month,” Blasingame said. The mayor also reported that the recently received water loan had been financed for 20 years, and even with scheduled payments to start in 2019 to repay the loan, the town’s revenues will still be in good shape. “The fixes we want to make will make our water more efficient,” Blasingame said. The New Site Town Council also took action on the following items: • Minutes from the Oct. 16 meeting were approved. • The council approved giving Blasingame and Weddle the power to sign “The Safe Workplace Guidelines” form from the Municipal Workers Compensation Fund. • Blasingame said the town’s financial books for fiscal year 2017 were currently being audited by Hare and Dunlap, CPA. • The council approved purchasing mobile phones on the town plan for police officer Justin Farr and Jan Kennedy, the recently hired part-time senior citizen activity center director. • Weddle reported things had been fairly quiet for the police department lately, with nothing major happening. “Everything’s good,” he said. • Councilwoman Bree Walton said the bat problem in the fire hall had been taken
up to the board. After several minutes of discussion, during which all three board members present agreed to find a time when Johnson could be present so the entire board could be a part of any deliberation, the board chose to hold another special call meeting this upcoming week. During this session, all three candidates would be interviewed before the board makes its final decision. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Board of Education building.
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said. One additional thing that Turner said is the most time-consuming is a background check and “home study.” “We do an extensive background check, but the home study is where we visit your home, talk with your family and others who may know you,” Turner said. “If you are married, we talk extensively to your spouse. This is a demanding job where you face some tough situations. We just want to make sure that the family understands that and everyone is on the same page. “That phase is what takes the most time, but we hope in the next few weeks to have it narrowed down and select the three top candidates.” The three open positions are not new to the department. One position became available when an officer accepted a spot with the state, another retired and the last spot opened when Steve Morgan was named the city’s code enforcement officer.
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“For undecided voters, I invite them to come and listen to what he has to say, and perhaps this will help them to better choose who they want to vote for,” she said. Though space at the Porch Center is limited, Gowan encouraged everyone to come out and listen to Jones and his big plans as Alabama’s junior senator. “He grew up as a working person,” she said. “He is committed to doing what is right for all Alabamians.” For those interested in hearing Republican candidate Roy Moore speak, Tallapoosa County GOP Chairwoman Denise Bates said she has reached out to the Moore campaign inviting him to Tallapoosa County for an appearance, but has not received any response.
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care of, though the specialists might have to come back and spray more deodorizer in the near future. • Blasingame told the council two different insurance companies were wanting to be put on the agenda for the next council meeting to present proposals for providing insurance to town employees. • The mayor reported that work on replacing the water pipe between the Hillabee Bridge and the town pumping station would begin soon, while the town was also looking at negotiating with a landowner in Goldville to acquire the rights to place a pumping station on property there. It was suggested having an engineer talk with the landowner and draw up a proposal to move forward. • Blasingame and the council looked over letters they had received from the county engineer regarding requested work on several roads in New Site. Blasingame believed it was the county requesting a letter from the mayor and council to allow the county to do work on these roads, but until the letter was clarified, the council tabled the measure. • A motion for Town Hall to be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26, Monday, Jan. 1 and Tuesday, Jan. 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays was approved. • The council was reminded Town Hall would be closed Friday, Nov. 10 for Veterans Day, as well as Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. in the community room of the New Site Town Hall.
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Senate, 2018 state races beginning to take shape W e still have the culmination of the race for the seat of Jeff Sessions set to be determined in less than five weeks on Dec. 12. Roy Moore, as the Republican nominee, is the favorite. However, the Democrat Doug Jones could make it a closer race than first thought. He has raised some money and gained some traction and Moore has a good many detractors among Republican and independent voters. The 2018 races are looming on the horizon. All of the horses may not be at the gate yet. However, we are only seven months before the GOP Primary. What at one time looked as though it would be a titanic race for governor, may not be as good as first thought. Gov. Kay Ivey is in the catbird’s seat to win a four-year term of her own. Huntsville mayor, Tommy Battle, appears at this time to be her most potent hurdle. Birmingham evangelist, Scott Dawson, is poised to be a dark horse The lieutenant governor and
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attorney general races appear to have the potential to be the most interesting races. You will also have a donnybrook contest for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court between current Justices Lyn Stuart and Tom Parker. These two will square off in what will be a battle between the Republican establishment versus the Evangelical Tea Party Right. Secretary of State John Merrill will run for reelection to his office for a second four-year term. He will be a prohibitive favorite to win reelection. He is the best retail politician in the state. It is yet to be determined what State Treasurer Young Boozer or State Auditor Jim Ziegler are going to do in 2018. Boozer is term limited. He will have served his two fouryear terms. He has to either
run for something different or go to the house. His wife, Sally, probably prefers the latter. Jim Ziegler can run for reelection as auditor and that is probably what he will do. However, he may opt for the Attorney General’s contest. His name ID would bode well in that race. Speaking of name ID, former AG Troy King is head and shoulders above the crowd if he were to run for his old job. Currently, the field is made up of former U.S. Attorney Alice Martin, Birmingham Attorney Chess Bedsole, and Robert Bentley appointee Steve Marshall. College football and politics are often compared. Florida Coach Jim McElwain found out quickly that losing three in a row can be a career changer. Butch Jones at Tennessee is headed for the same fate. But while winning and losing appears to make a real difference in competitive athletics, the same rule does not seem to hold true when it comes to the head job at the Business Council of Alabama.
This past competitive legislative session, the BCA, under Billy Canary’s coaching, lost three in row, but Canary seems to be secure in his position. BCA went into the session with three legislative priorities and they went 0 for 3. Now, in competitive athletics, that will send you job hunting. AEA appeared to be dead and buried. However, AEA beat BCA in a head-on match this past legislative session and there is every indication that AEA is building a sizable war chest for the 2018 campaigns. Right now, the AEA supporters have got to be cheering for Billy Canary and praying that the BCA will keep him on. Same holds true for the state’s trial lawyers. With Billy Canary calling the plays for BCA, the plaintiffs’ bar, AEA, and every other left of center group has got to be looking forward to the match up. There is another perspective that becomes particularly important in the 2018 election year. With BCA’s record, recent controversies surrounding Canary and BCA,
and Canary’s abrasive New York personality, who would want to be seen as part of the BCA team? Veteran legislators and newcomers seeking office will quickly declare themselves free agents and will reject identification with BCA. Furthermore, why would anyone considering contributing to political candidates in 2018 and wasting their contributions by giving them through BCA? It only makes sense to make contributions directly to candidates or through other PACs not affiliated with BCA. When a football team starts losing, it can take a long time to turn the record around but the first thing you do is fire the coach. If BCA has any hopes of scoring victories in future legislative sessions or in next year’s political season, they better send a moving van to Canary’s house soon. 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.
‘Almost Home Trio’ to ACPRD’s 50+ featured in Montgomery area magazine perform in Equality Friday
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ was honored to be featured in the Montgomery Area Council on Aging magazine during the month of October. We do have a wonderful facility to be thankful for which most larger cities don’t even have let alone the variety of activities and special events that are available. We strive to continuously make the best even better. Thumbs up Alexander City! Regular scheduled games and art activities for this week. On Wednesday, there’s a Men’s Outing leaving at 10 a.m., Holiday Fun Turkey Bingo at 1pm
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and Knitting class at 2 p.m. Queen’s outing on Thursday leaving at 9 a.m. heading to Grady, Alabama. Center will be closed on Friday after 12 p.m. ACPR 50+ will be hosting a lite reception after the City’s Veterans Day program on Sunday, Nov 12th. Veterans program starts at 2 p.m. Veterans Day is a day to honor those who served who have the fortune of coming back home. We should be honoring America’s veterans
every day of the year. Nov. 11 is a national day to recognize the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” - Abraham Lincoln Get well soon wishes to Ruth Thrasher. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Corley Holt writes on the events and happenings with ACPRD’S 50+ group. Her column appears each Wednesday in The Outlook.
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pecial Happy Birthday wishes to Tammy Jo (TJ) Stroud formerly of Rockford, and now Titus; and our own Equality ‘Baker’ Mrs. Robbie Martin also shares Nov. 10th, when she will be 88 years young. Mrs. Ann (Ham) Granger and Chris Burns celebrate on Nov. 13th. My cousins Simon and Amy de Broise who live in London, and can hear the Bow Bells, will enjoy helping their firstborn Isla May de Broise celebrate her 4th birthday on Nov. 14th. Coincidentally, the 14th is the day that her late Grandpa was born (my Uncle Eric), and the year Isla May was born, 2013 it was the 65th birthday of Prince Charles. So, every year when Isla has her birthday, the Bow Bells will ring for royalty, and so for her day, too. Sometimes, fate is a strange, funny or just an interesting thing. Equality Performing Arts, known as EPAC, will bring you another show this Friday. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome, bring a snack to share if you’d like, this organization is now into its fifth year. Nov. 10th will be the “Almost Home Trio,” doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7 p.m. Bea and Tony Flournoy from Ranburne, Alabama formed a southern gospel trio with lead singer Davis Vaughn who lives in Roosterville, Georgia. They will perform together this Friday for you at EPAC, Main Street, Equality. The Flournoys are high school friends of Equality’s Mallory Brothers, Joe and Mike. The second half of the show will be patriotic as a tribute to all our military in honor of Veterans Day. You will also hear Wayne Glenn sing, Equality’s trumpet player Gary Taunton, as well as lovely Ms. Peggy Shores on the piano and ‘a surprise’ promoters say. Wear your red, white and blue showing your support for the USA; and, yes that outfit you wore for July 4th can be sported again. God Bless America. The Humane Shelter reminds us that they can always use donated blankets, comforters and old towels, especially as the weather gets colder, and we know
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winter is coming. So many dog owners just don’t take the owners’ responsibility to heart; even though most of us love our dogs as children. Some only love the puppy, then don’t want the ‘dog’ when he’s grows up. Sadly, this past week, I saw about a 3-month-old black lab, dead on the side of Highway 9 in Nixburg, right across from the Dewayne Grier homeplace. The next day was the same, dog still on the verge, attracting lots of flies, so apparently the owner didn’t even come looking for their dog, which is heartbreaking. “We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare, and love we can spare. And in return dogs give us their all. It’s the best deal man has ever made.” Written by M. Flacklam, I feel if you cannot love a dog and care for it in the proper way, being protective with heartworm, flea preventatives and vaccinations – then you are not the one for a dog at all. So many tend to forget that a dog you adopt as yours, is a forever deal, and not a temporary toy. Dogs seem to love this cooler weather just like us, my animals love to lay in the sunshine to pass the time away, until we play. Don’t forget the veterans in your family, and treat them to a nice homecooked dinner for the upcoming celebration of Veterans Day. Nov. 11th being another fateful day when World War I ended, at the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. We remember also the veterans of all wars, and every Military person who signed up to do their part to keep America’s freedoms. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Rosie Morgan writes on the events and happenings in Equality and Nixburg. Her column appears each Wednesday in The Outlook.
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New VA program expands options in claims disagreements STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Nov. 2 that it will launch the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program, or “RAMP,” with the goal of providing veterans with the earliest possible resolution of their disagreement with VA’s decision on their benefit claims. RAMP will provide expanded opportunities for veterans to enter the new, more efficient claims review process outlined in the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017, which was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on Aug. 23. “At its core, VA’s mission is to provide veterans with the highest
quality of service,” said VA Secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin. “The new process under the RAMP initiative reflects major steps in not only VA’s effort of continuous improvement, but also in providing greater choice for veterans and their families.” VA began its 18-month implementation of the new process immediately after the bill became law. By February 2019, all requests for review of VA decisions will be processed under the new, multi-lane process. VA’s legacy appeals process was slow and complex. The new law streamlines the process and includes safeguards ensuring claimants receive the earliest effective date possible for their claims. Participation in RAMP is voluntary;
however, veterans can expect to receive a review of VA’s initial decision on their claim faster in RAMP than in the legacy appeals process. The initiative allows participants to have their decisions reviewed in the Higher-Level or Supplemental Claim review lanes outlined in the law. The reviewer can overturn previous decisions based on a difference of opinion, or return it for correction. Participants who select the Supplemental Claim Lane may submit new evidence and may receive VA’s assistance in developing evidence in support of their claim. Veterans who disagree with the decisions they receive in RAMP can appeal to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in the new process and have
their appeal decided by the Board when the new law becomes effective in February 2019. Veterans who participate in RAMP will not be able to return to the legacy appeals process. VA encourages eligible veterans with pending appeals to participate in RAMP and the benefits of the new review process. VA will begin sending eligible veterans an invitation to participate in early November and continue the program until February 2019. VA will continue working with Congress, veterans service organizations and other veteran advocates to implement the new appeals process over the next several months as VA continues to make bold, positive change on behalf of Veterans, their families and survivors.
20 annual Battle for the Armory set for this weekend th
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Battle for the Armory annual event. Tallassee Living History and Heritage Days, brought to you by The Tallassee Armory Guards (SCV Camp 1921) in conjunction with the new Talisi Cotton Belles (OCR Chapter 020), is a four-day Veteran’s Weekend celebration featuring School Day, the Battle for the Armory live Civil War reenactment and the new Talisi Arts & Crafts Fair. “We’re thinking this is going to be our biggest one,” said Fred Randall Huey, event coordinator “It’s the 20th anniversary so a lot of people are coming back who have not been in a while to make it special. With the Arts and Crafts Show, we ought to have a pretty big crowd.” According to Huey, over 500 reenactors will embark upon Tallassee late this week to take part in this event and another 3,000 spectators are expected make their way to Tallassee beginning Thursday and lasting throughout the weekend. These numbers are substantially higher than last year’s. “We had about 300 last year. That includes more artillery units, more cavalry, which means horse. We’ll have about 40 horses on the battle field. There’s been an increase in the whole array of battle implements.” Thursday kicks off this year’s event with the School Day Living History Encampment where students can experience history of the 1860s to include culture, crafts, homemaking, dance, dress, weapons, toys, soapmaking, battle, medicine and much more giving them new insight into day to day life during that time. “We have some home schools that attend,” Huey said. “We have some schools from Montgomery. We have schools come from as far away as Clay Central High School. We have over 500 registered students.” The public is invited Saturday and Sunday for a very family oriented, funfilled, and educational weekend event you don’t want to miss out on. There will be a live portrayal of a Civil War battle, hosted by the 53rd Alabama Cavalry reenactors, According to Charles Bodenheimer, a Tallassee resident who will be participating in this year’s reenactment, this event offers an opportunity to experience living history. “I love reenacting,” he said. “Most of my life I’ve spent trying to teach a
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Re-enactors from across the southeast will embark on Tallassee late this week and into the weekend for the 20th annual Battles for the Armory re-enactment at Gibson’s View Plantation on Rifle Range Road. The event begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.
little of the forgotten history, traveling the southeast from Virginia to Texas. You feel the ground shake, smell the powder, enjoy the camaraderie with people who become your family. I saw my first reenactment at Appomattox Court House, Virginia in the early 90s and fell in love with it ever since. Hearing a hundred cannons going off at once and being a part of Gettysburg and a two-mile long line of soldiers just made me feel an instant connection with my ancestors who were actually there 150 years ago.” Not only is this year’s reenactment expected to be larger than year’s past, there will also be many attractions, including a working blacksmith shop, carriage rides over the plantation, period foods, modern concession stands, crafts and the Sutler’s Village will open to provide a unique shopping opportunities of WBTS items for
“It’s real craftsmen who will be selling their wares ... it’s going to be a big deal.” — Frank Randall Huey Event coordinator reenactors and the general public. “There will also be carriage rides around the fields,” Huey said. “We’ll have a period photographer there. They have all kinds of food vending,
period food, fry bread, root beer, kettle corn, cotton candy, candy apples and stuff like that. 1220 will be our primary food vendor for folks who want hamburgers or hot dogs and fried chicken. There will be all kinds of food and stuff to drink.” Spectators will also have the unique opportunity to stroll through and shop the new Arts & Crafts Fair both Saturday and Sunday. With over 60 vendors registered, there will be a variety of hand made items to choose from including woodworking, painting, jewelry, soap, candles, knives, and many other specialty items. “It’s real craftsmen who will be selling their wares,” Huey said. “They are coming form all over the place, some from Georgia. It’s going to be a big deal.” Admission for this event is only $5 and children 11 and under get in free.
Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad session set Thursday STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Lake Martin Innovation Center will host an information session on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 12-1 p.m. for people interested in participating in the Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad Startup Competition. The Information Session will be held at the Innovation Center, located at 175 Aliant Parkway next door to USAmeriBank’s Highway 280 location. The Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad Competition is part of the popular state-wide Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) Foundation. The purpose of the Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad startup competition is to promote and reward highgrowth, innovative ventures that have the potential to grow
and have a positive impact on economic development and job growth in the following five counties of Alabama: Lee, Chambers, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa. The competition is for new, independent ventures in the pre-seed, seed, startup or early-growth stages, or for the expansion of an existing business into a new high-growth market. Leading the information session will be Auburn University’s LaKami Baker, Ph.D., managing director of the Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship in the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business. Dr. Baker will be joined by Phil Dunlap of the Auburn University Research & Technology Foundation and Andrea Mitchell with the City of Auburn. The information session is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Email kim.dunn@ alexandercitychamber.com to
RSVP or call the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce with any questions at 256-234-3461. More information on the Auburn Regional Alabama Launchpad can be found on their website at www.alabamalaunchpad.com/ regionals/auburn.
Input on CACC nursing program sought
Coosa Valley School of Nursing at Central Alabama Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 3 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2018 at Central Alabama Community College, Childersburg Campus, 34091 US
280, Childersburg, AL 35044 in Building J, Room 101. Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to: Dr. Marsal Stoll, Chief Executive Officer Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 Or e-mail: mstoll@acenursing. org All written comments should be received by the ACEN by Feb. 1, 2018.
50 vendors set for Coosa Job and Information Fair An Information and Job Fair will be held this Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Joe N. Belyeu Gymnasium at Central High School Coosa County located at 243 Coosa County Road 75 in Rockford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is the first such event to be held in Coosa County and at least 50 vendors are registered to participate. This Information and Job Fair will be open to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students in the Coosa County school system from 10 a.m. until moon. Homeschooled students from the area are also invited. The students will be able to talk with representatives from businesses in the fields of health services, human services, information technology, law enforcement/public safety, manufacturing, finance, government/public administration, agriculture/natural resources, construction/utilities, military, staffing agencies, colleges/trade schools and others. The students will also be able to research the skills and education they will need to enter the job market. For additional information please contact Marty Rittmann at 256-377-4823 or martyrittmann@ gmail.com.
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PICKING UP THE PIECES
Dadeville immediately back to work after season’s end By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
What disappointed Dadeville coach Richard White about the football season wasn’t the 4-6 record. It wasn’t that the Tigers won their first two games then lost six of their last eight. And it wasn’t even the fact they missed the playoffs for the second year in a row. White had realistic expectations going into the year. With its lowest numbers in recent memory fighting in one of the toughest regions in the state, added onto the loss of stud quarterback Margarius Buchanan, the Tigers weren’t expecting to be 10-0. But what disappointed White most, and what he wasn’t expecting, was a seemingly low effort and work ethic in games. “Instead of fighting and clawing and scratching, these kids got down on themselves too quick,” White said. “In the past, if Munford had’ve returned the opening kickoff, it made my bunch mad. They’d say, ‘That ain’t happening no more, let’s go.’ You gotta be able to compete in every ballgame and you’ve got to let your opponent know that you’re there to play.” The loss to Munford, which was an unexpected blowout, seemed to be the turning point for the Tigers. After gutting out victories against highly-ranked LaFayette and rival Reeltown to begin the season, Dadeville lost to the Lions in a 50-15 defeat. From there, it won only two more games and many of its losses were by several touchdowns. Its closest defeat after Munford came against Valley, which won 28-25. All of the five other teams to beat Dadeville won by 26 points or more. Twice to end the season, Dadeville had chances to secure its playoff fate. But twice, the Tigers were thwarted in losses to Handley, 46-20, and Childersburg, 48-14. “The result on that scoreboard is not
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Dadeville’s Tykeem Holley stops Childersburg’s Terry Thomas on the opening kickoff earlier this season. The Tigers will look to make offseason changes after missing the playoffs this year.
going to matter to me if you go out and play the best you can play and play as hard as you can play,” White said. “I’m not going to be satisfied with losing, but I’ll be more able to accept it as a coach when the effort is there.”
Now a week and half removed from the season, White’s Tigers have already gone back to the drawing board and are already back in the weight room. White has identified several areas in which he wants the team to improve
during the offseason. He knows next year is going to be yet another uphill battle after graduating 13 seniors from this year’s team including Qua Tucker and Kadore Glenn, who contributed the vast majority of the See TIGERS • Page B2
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ANDY GRAHAM Columnist
Opportunity’s good, results are better G
us Malzahn has always been a little eccentric. He does things his own way even to the point of possibly becoming his own worst enemy. He rarely, if ever, responds to a question with a direct answer and oftentimes, his answers have little to nothing to do with the original question. In fact, even his most direct answers can be a little convoluted and confusing from time to time. Convoluted and confusing — that pretty much sums up what it’s like being an Auburn fan right now. Is Malzahn still on the hot seat or has he done enough this season to warrant job security? Auburn is ranked as the No. 10 team in the country in the AP and Coaches polls. They are second in the SEC West with their two biggest rivals coming to Jordan Hare Stadium in the next three weeks. The Tigers will have an opportunity to defeat two of the top-ranked teams in the nation (Georgia & Alabama), play for an SEC title and possibly a spot in the playoff. What else could you ask for? Malzahn is safe. Right? Well, not exactly. Confused? Welcome to the club. This is actually a very familiar position to be in for Auburn under the leadership of Gus Malzahn. The Tigers skyrocketed all the way to No. 2 in 2013 coming up just short of a national title against Florida State. Auburn followed a similar script in 2014 ascending See GRAHAM • Page B2
Playoff picture comes together for 2 local teams and will have to rebound well. “Playoffs is always a new season, so it don’t Going into Friday matter whether you night’s action, both went 10-0, 7-3 or 3-7,” Benjamin Russell and Benjamin Russell coach Reeltown were doing Danny Horn said after some scoreboard Friday night’s game. watching. They both had “Regardless, it’s a new sealed their own playoff season and every game is destinies, but both were uncertain who they would different. Hopefully, we’ll get this behind us and be face. ready to go.” Now, that’s all come For the Reeltown together. Benjamin Rebels (6-4), the No. 3 Russell (7-3), which seed out of Region 5, finished No. 2 in Region they’re headed for a long 3, will host Saraland road trip Friday night to (7-3), the No. 3 seed out Falkville (7-3), the No. 2 of Region 1, on Friday seed from Region 7. night in the first round Unlike Benjamin of the Class 6A state Russell, which just has to playoffs. The teams make a trip to the Charles have met only one time E. Bailey Sportplex, prior. In 2015, Benjamin Russell ousted Saraland in Reeltown is staring down a three-hour drive to face the opening round of the the Blue Devils. playoffs, 41-1. But the travel doesn’t But BRHS is in a worry Rebel coach Matt much different situation Johnson so much as the now. Back in 2015, the lack of school Friday. Wildcats took a sevenFile / The Outlook Because of Saturday’s game win streak into Veterans Day holiday, Jimmiel Harrison (4) and Kobi Crabb (19) celebrate a blocked fi eld goal by their playoff game against schools are out Friday and Crabb earlier this season. Benjamin Russell is looking to make noise in the Saraland; now, they’ve See EXTRA • Page B2 playoffs beginning with a home game against Saraland on Friday. lost the last two straight By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Outlook Weekly Stars CALEB BICE, Dadeville: Bice earned a spot in the state cross country championships. He clocked in at 19:47.74 to earn 17th place overall in the Class 4A Section 2 meet. He advanced as a wildcard bid. GAVIN BRAZZELL, Horseshoe Bend: As just an eighth-grader, Brazzell is headed to the state cross country championships. He earned 20th place in the Class 1A/2A Section 1 meet with a time of 21:21.40. CAM BUCKNER, Benjamin Russell: Buckner
had a 9-yard tackle for a loss against Beauregard top running back La’Damian Webb. KOLBY COAN, Reeltown: Coan had a breakout game in the regular season finale against Loachapoka. He gained 52 yards on nine carries and scored two touchdowns in the Rebels’ 27-6 victory. LANCE CUNIGAN, Benjamin Russell: Cunigan placed second at the Class 6A Section 2 cross country meet, earning a wildcard bid to the state championship. He
clocked in at 17:25.26. TONEY DAVIS, Central Coosa: Davis was the obvious standout for the Cougars in its season finale. He had 11 tackles and forced a fumble, and offensively, he carried the ball eight times and racked up 79 yards. JORDAN FORD, Dadeville: Ford cut more than two minutes off his personal best at the Class 4A Section 2 cross country meet to take 19th overall. He finished in 19:52.03 to earn a spot at the state championship on Saturday.
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to No. 2 before losing games down the stretch to Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Georgia and Alabama. 2015 was a bit of an anomaly, but the Tigers did actually start the season at No. 6 before quickly falling apart. The Plainsmen scratched and clawed their way up to No. 9 in 2016 before losing to Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma to round out the season. Achieving a national ranking in the top 10 and positioning itself to do great things has hardly ever been a problem for Auburn during the last five years. Unfortunately, mere opportunity is much the same as potential. It sounds good in theory and looks good on paper, but it lacks the crucial substance of results. I’ll be the first to admit the Tigers have posted some impressive results in 2017. In five of its six SEC contests, Auburn has an average margin of victory close to 29 points. The only game that was within three touchdowns was the 15-point victory over Texas A&M this past Saturday. That’s absolutely dominating
the competition and incredibly impressive when viewed through a singular focus. However, if we expand our view and take a realistic look at the competition, it doesn’t exactly measure up to normal SEC standards. Of course, there’s also that sixth SEC game that cannot be ignored. This same Auburn team blew a 20-point lead and lost to an inferior LSU team. It was also completely outclassed, outplayed and outcoached at Clemson in Week 2. Those games happened and are just as relevant to the season as the victories. It might be a little convoluted, but that’s just par for the course when it comes to Auburn these days. No matter which side of the fence you stand on (Gus must stay or Gus must go), Malzahn and the Tigers have a chance to erase three years of frustration in the next three games. Just having an opportunity is nice, but it’s past time to see some results. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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offense. “The first thing is going to be changing the way we practice,” White said. “I had to do this about 10 years ago; we got a little lackadaisical so we changed up the way we did things. Me personally, I’m not the fiery guy I used to be, but if that’s what it takes to get our kids going and it takes some of those blood-letting football practices where we get after each other, then that’s what we’ll do.” Another area where White felt like the team dropped the ball was in-season weight training. This week, the Tigers spent time comparing maximum weights, looking at where each player maxed out at the end of summer workouts to where they are now. “We didn’t do a good job of in-season weight training, and that’s one thing that we gotta get back,” White said. “We need to keep our guys maintaining the strength they had at the end of summer workouts. We had some guys that were really strong at the end of summer workouts and you could tell it the first couple ballgames, but as the season went on, we kinda regressed.” The final main point of contention for Dadeville this year was its numbers. It started with only 40 players and ended the season with just over 30, due to injuries and players leaving the team. It graduates more than a third of that. White expects his team to be especially young next year but is looking forward to a few youngsters coming up on the offensive line in particular. “It’s going to take a year or two to get those guys into the fold and to get them to not play like ninth-
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Dadeville’s Brennon Wright tries to bring down Childersburg’s Maurice Bennett earlier this year. One of the things the Tigers will change next year is in-season weight training.
graders,” White said. “We’re going to be young, but I see we’ve got some coming that a couple years down the road, they could be very good offensive linemen.” White’s also looking to expand his roster to include some athletes who are playing basketball and baseball but haven’t joined the football team. “Instead of just specialization
in one sport, they need to be a well-rounded athlete,” White said. “Football is a collision sport and it is a sport that probably teaches you more about life than any sport you’ll ever play. Because what are you going to do when you get knocked down? You gonna lay there, or are you gonna get up and fight again? That’s the same with life.”
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teams could’ve elected to play Thursday, but neither BRHS or Reeltown did. “What worries me is it gets us out of routine,” Johnson said. “We’re out of school, and factors play into that. We wish we were at home, we wish we were in school. Everything that’s routine you want to try to keep as close as possible because everybody operates better in routine. But they’ll be out of school too.” Reeltown and Falkville have never met.
Shining star
While there was a lot to be disappointed in this season for Central Coosa, there was one especially bright spot, and it came in the form of Donta Daniel. A lot was on Daniel’s shoulders after the graduation of reigning Outlook Player of the Year Raymond Graham. But as just a sophomore, Daniel filled his shoes quite nicely. Daniel totaled 1,256 rushing yards this season and added 178 receiving yards. On top of that,
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TRACE MEADOWS, Horseshoe Bend: Meadows was once again a dual threat for the Generals in a loss to Wadley to end the season. Not only did he lead the team with 70 rushing yards on 30 carries, he also scored the Generals’
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Reeltown’s Leo Lewis (23), Nelson Whaley (44) and Trey O’Neal (12) combine for a tackle of Jyquan Combs, of Loachapoka, during the final week of the regular season.
he added 465 return yards from kickoffs and punts combined.
Century Club
This week’s Century Club doesn’t have any true members. But Trace Meadows earns an
honorable mention for the second week in a row for his dual ability for the Horseshoe Bend Generals. Meadows had 70 rushing yards and 75 receiving yards in the Generals’ season finale.
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only touchdown — a 60-yard bomb from quarterback Cade Worthy. JADEN TUCK, Benjamin Russell: Tuck was one of the biggest defensive standouts for the Wildcats in their loss to Beauregard. He finished with three tackles
for a loss. ASHLEY WALKER, Benjamin Russell: Walker earned herself a spot in the state cross country championships by placing fifth overall in the Class 6A Section 2 meet. She finished in 23:28.38. JORDAN
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Social Security supports veterans S
upporting veterans and active duty members of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission. Our disability program has helped countless wounded warriors and their loved ones. Every Veterans Day, the nation collectively honors the brave people who risk their lives to protect our country. For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for disability benefits. Social Security’s Wounded Warriors website is at www.socialsecurity. gov/woundedwarriors. The Wounded Warriors website has answers to many commonly asked questions, and provides other useful information about disability benefits,
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including how veterans can receive expedited processing of disability claims. Benefits available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs; they require a separate application. Social Security’s expedited process is available to military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.
Even active duty military who continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave should consider applying for disability benefits if they’re unable to work due to a disabling condition. Active duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Although a person can’t receive Social Security disability benefits while engaging in substantial work for pay or profit, receipt of military payments should never stop someone from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. You can learn more by visiting our veterans page at www.socialsecurity.gov/
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‘Confluence of factors’ cause rise in gas prices STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Average retail gasoline prices in the Montgomery area and Tallapoosa County have risen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.19 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 205 gas outlets. This compares with the national average that has increased 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
“It’s been a frenzied week at fuel pumps across the country, but without a hurricane driving up prices, many motorists have been dumbfounded about what’s taking place with the unseasonable upward trend,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Such a strong weekly upward move is rare in the fall, but is explained by a confluence of factors, including oil prices hitting a new 2017 high, a major pipeline leak resulting in disruption, autumn refinery maintenance, but, perhaps among the more
surprising, a robust demand for gasoline so late in the season.” Including the change in gas prices in Montgomery during the past week, prices yesterday were 18.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 10.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.0 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on November 6 in
Montgomery have ranged widely over the last five years, from a low of $1.95 per gallon in 2015 to a high of $3.22 per gallon in 2012. Areas near Montgomery and their current gas price climate include Birmingham, with an average price of $2.18 per gallon, the same as last week’s average, and Pensacola, Florida, with an average price of $2.45 per gallon, up 8.0 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.37. Statewide, gasoline prices in Alabama average $2.20 per gallon on Sunday. up 1.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.18.
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HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD
Have you ever seen a problem that you felt elected officials should address? Most of us have. But how did you handle it? The truth is, most of don’t handle it. Faced with these situations, most people either do nothing or they gripe about it. Some prefer to vent on social media. What do those three approaches accomplish? Not much. We often hear people griping and complaining in public and on social media about what’s being done, or being done too much, not being done enough, or being ignored by our local government. Here’s the deal: a truckload of gripes doesn’t have any weight. But one person who stands up in a public meeting and makes a well thought-out request to one of our local governing bodies
can pull a lot of weight. More people, working together for the same cause have even more influence. Why do so many choose to gripe and so few speak out? In order to stand up and plead your case you’ve got to know what you’re talking about. Often complainers are simply parroting what they heard from another – they are not personally involved. It takes personal initiative to research and fully understand a situation and individual thought to outline steps to make a positive change. Also, it takes courage and conviction to put your reputation on the line and take a stand in public. If you think about it, none of that is required to complain, gripe or gossip … which means complaining is simply an easier response to something that strikes you wrong.
Next time you feel the urge to gripe, complain or gossip about an issue, we’d like to respectfully suggest that instead, you spend some energy thinking about what you can do to get involved, how you can speak out with honor and good intent, and what you can do to make our community a better place. If you feel strongly about an issue, we ask you to contact your local officials. We have assembled their pictures and information below to make the task much easier for you. It’s important that you tell them how you feel before they take action. That’s the only way they will hear your voice. You can make a difference. Be a part of the 1 percent who dare to get involved and make a difference. We hope this guide will make it easier for you to get involved in the political process.
STATE AND NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICIALS Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334-242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.
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Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.
Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.
Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov
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ALEXANDER CITY OFFICIALS Jim Nabors is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256329-6730 and his home number is 256-329-1320 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 1695 Magnolia Street Alexander City, AL, 35010. Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
Clyde Chambliss Richard Shelby is one of two U.S. Senators who represent Alabama. He was first elected to the Senate in 1986 and is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and also serves on Appropriations Committee and the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. Shelby can be reached at 304 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 or Richard Shelby by phone at (202) 224-5744
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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hills, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.
Mike Rogers represents the Third Congressional District, which includes Tallapoosa County, in the U.S, House of Representatives. His office in Washington can be reached at 202-225-3261. His Opelika office can be reached at 334-745-6221. You can reach him by email through his webpage www. Mike Rogers mikerogers.house.gov.
Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about city matters, contact your council representative. To contact the city hall, please call 256-825-9242.
DADEVILLE OFFICIALS Wayne Smith is mayor of Dadeville. His phone number is 256-825-6820. His address is 156 Oliver Grove, Dadeville.
Wayne Smith
T.C. Coley
Betty Adams represents District 1. Her phone number is 256-825-6211. Her address is 268 Adams Street, Dadeville.
Betty Adams
Steve Robinson
Buffy Colvin Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
Scott Hardy Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-397-2011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
Eric Brown Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
Tommy Spraggins
represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Our Town and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive, Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She currently chairs the board. Her phone number is 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-8252993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
Tim Funderburk
Brownie Caldwell represents District 2. Her phone number is 256825-4749. Her address is 480 East LaFayette St., Dadeville.
Brownie Caldwell
Steve Robinson Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson represents District 3. Her phone number is 256-825-9749. Her address is 1191 Fulton Street, Dadeville.
Teneeshia GoodmanJohnson
John McKelvey Roy Mathis represents District 4. His phone number is 256-825-4369. His address is 181 Cedar Hill Drive, Dadeville.
Roy Mathis
Emma Jean Thweatt H.A ‘Dick’ Harrelson represents District 5. His phone number is 256-3073880. His address is 333 West Columbus Street., Dadeville.
H.A. ‘Dick’ Harrelson
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Members work on pottery pieces that will be available as St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the parish hall. Each year, the pottery and art guilds at St. James out-do themselves with beautiful creations for this event, which funds community outreach programs and ministries throughout the year. In addition, church members lend their individual talents to crafting items for your gift lists, and they produce bountiful supplies of casseroles, cakes, pies, breads and treats for your holiday tables.
Thursday, November 9
DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial candidate will be at the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meeting Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 9, 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting its annual Veterans Day Program Thursday, Nov. 9 with a reception for Veterans and their families beginning at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Town of Rockford is hosting a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at Veterans Park on Jackson Street in Rockford. In cse of inclement weather the ceremony will be moved to the Rockford Event Center. Guest speaker will be Senior Airman Terri uintini Hale. There will be light refreshments following the ceremony. NURSING INFORMATION SEMINAR: Central Alabama Community College is hosting a nursing information seminar Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alexander City campus in the library.
Friday, November 10
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CHURCH SINGING: Eternal Vision will be singing at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market is holding its second Saturday flea market Nov. 11 at the old airport from 30 minutes after daybreak to 2 p.m. Vendors please contact James Woody for space at 256-749-8270 for $10. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is holding Veterans Day program honoring all Veterans Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Alabama National Guard Armory in Goodwater. COMMUNITY REUNION: The Daviston School and Community Reunion is Nov. 11 starting at 10 a.m. with lunch at noon at the Daviston Community Center. The grand opening of the Daviston Museum will be after the reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry out for $6 a plate.
Thursday, November 16
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.
Friday, November 17
MUSIC WORKSHOP: Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will host a Community Harvest Music Workshop. The workshop will be held at 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026. The workshop is designed for singers, choral directors, musicians, and anyone interested in singing. The workshop will be held at New Style Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 pm. The event is opened to the public. Registration for the two-day event is $10. For more information contact richardetaylormusic@gmail.com or newstylebaptistchurch@gmail.com. HOLIDAY MARKET: The Alexander City Methodist Church is hosting a Holiday Market on November 17th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the church located at 1020 11th Ave. North in Alexander City. The event is to help people find Christmas gifts locally and to help local crafters and vendors get exposure. There is a small fee for vendor space and that money is all donated to the Relay for Life Foundation.
Saturday, November 18
HOLIDAY BAZAAR: St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the parish hall. Each year, the pottery and art guilds at St. James out-do themselves with beautiful creations for this event, which funds community outreach programs and ministries throughout the year. In addition, church members lend their individual talents to crafting items for your gift lists, and they produce bountiful supplies of casseroles, cakes, pies, breads and treats for your holiday tables. Arrive early for the best selection!
Sunday, November 19
THANKSGIVING DINNER: Kingz United and Men of Honor will be holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dadeville Community Center on East Columbus Street Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. POTLUCK DINNER: To honor the spirit of sharing and fellowship, join Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor and New Style Baptist Church for our Thanksgiving Community Harvest Potluck. Giving thanks, good food, and great fellowship on Nov. 19, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at New Style Baptist Church, 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026. Following the dinner at 6 p.m. Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will provide an evening of praise and thanksgiving through song in its Command Performance Concert featuring soloist, group ensembles, and choir. All are welcome. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating their 145th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. R.L. Carter of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
Church in Valley. Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner.
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HARVEST RALLY: The World Bible Church at 161 Main Street is hosting a Harvest Rally Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. The pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Minster Brenda Davis.
Thursday, November 30
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.
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SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, casual dinner. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, Arts and Crafts Booths, a Children’s Venue, Food Booths and more importantly, Santa Claus. If you would like to participate in the parade or need additional information, please contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256 825-4019.
Ongoing Events
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. 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 through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information.
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