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New Site council faces decisions on water By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Members of the New Site Town Council learned drinking water and the former New Site High School gymnasium are currently big issues they must deal with soon. “The Board of Education has indicated that they will no longer use the old gym,” Mayor Phil Blasingame said. “Risk management from the state has gone through the building on their five year review and it does not meet code for a lot of reasons and the board is leaning towards making its investment in the elementary gym at the school.” Blasingame said the board has not yet passed the gym back to the town, but the town needs to be ready for it by checking on things like insurance and bringing it up to code if the town wants to use it. Blasingame explained the building was structurally fine but things like doors and exit signs need work. “Those are the same old doors that were there when Coach Yates coached,” Blasingame said. “Even then you had to put your shoulder into them to open them. We have some estimates to replace them and bring them into code at $800 each and there are eight of them. Then there are things like the exit signs.” In addition Blasingame wants the insurance company to walk through the building to see what issues See NEW SITE • Page 7
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Members of Project: Educational Theater perform Rumpelstiltskin for elementary students gathered at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium Tuesday.
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Elementary students get a glimpse into theater By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
Six members of Project: Educational Theater traveled five-and-a-half hours to put on a Broadway-quality performance of Rumpelstiltskin for the students of Alexander City Schools Tuesday. However the company manager said it was only one of roughly 60 to 80 stops they made during their roughly four months touring on the road. Brandon Williams of Arlington, Texas said the troupe of 20-somethings traveled across the country performing for children at schools from their base in Kenner, Louisiana. He said their performers themselves
are from across the country as well. On stage Tuesday were Patrick Anderson of New York as the tricky troll, and Darby Puckett of Virginia, as the miller’s daughter and later queen. The king was played by Mark Westcott of Chicago, and the tax collector was Billy Pena also of New York. Their stage manager Bryan Roberge said it was his first year with the team, and Williams described him as their Floridian. Director of Elementary Schools Ellen Martin said it was not the first time Project: Educational Theater stopped at the school. See THEATER • Page 11
Billy Paul Austin volunteers to help city in financial transition By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors has turned to an old friend with a proven track record in government financial management to help clear up the city’s troubled finances. Former Alexander City Schools Chief Financial Officer Billy Paul Austin volunteered to help the city as it works to close out the previous year’s books and complete a new operating budget. Nabors said from the time he decided to seek the office, clearing up the city’s financial picture have been his primary focus. Austin immediately came to mind as a person whose experience would be valuable. “I am excited that he is here to help,” Nabors said. “He’s a great guy who in his time at the Alexander City School Board proved to be one of the best I have ever worked with. He was recognized as one of the top school system CFOs from all 127 school systems in the state. Having someone with that experience willing to help is a big, big plus for us.” Austin’s help comes at a crucial time for the city. One of the first acts by the newly installed city council on Nov. 7 was a 6-0 against reappointing Sandra Machen as the city’s finance director. Under Mayor Charles Shaw, Machen had been dismissed on Sept. 18, 2015 and again on July 22, but on each occasion she was reinstated when the city council was deadlocked at 3-3. Then she was sent home by Shaw again on Aug. 16, but was allowed to come back to work when Shaw said that he hadn’t terminated her, but had put her on administrative leave. She returned to work on Sept. 9. The city had its share of financial issues over the last three years, with budgets not passed on time, funds that were not properly accounted for, delayed audits and even a criminal investigation into missing city golf course funds. During her tenure, Machen had reported to council that her computer access had been limited, See FINANCES • Page 11
Bentley makes funds available for wildfires STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced Monday that he has approved $690,000 in emergency funds to support the efforts of the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) and fire departments as they fight dangerous wildfires across the state. “In recent months, Alabama has faced extreme drought conditions that have enabled a record
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number of fires to form across the state,” Bentley said. “The Alabama Forestry Commission and local fire departments are to be commended for their countless hours of service and efforts in keeping Alabamians safe. With no significant rain in sight, I know the emergency funds will help cover some of the expenses AFC personnel are facing as they are working to contain fires throughout the state.” See EMERGENCY • Page 11
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Brown’s Nursing Home resident Eddie Moncrief speaks with members of the Benjamin Russell High School Cheerleaders Monday following an Iron Bowl Pep rally at the home. Residents of Brown’s dressed in their team’s colors for a little fun.
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DEAR ABBY: I am a 9-yearold girl in third grade. I have problems making friends. Girls my age and older don’t like me much. Boys my age and older seem to be fine. It’s important I get help in making girl friends. I have three hopeless brothers I really don’t like. My mom said I should tell you what I do like -- math, science, dolls and TV. I have crazy hair. Did you have this problem when you were my age? I think people think I’m weird. -- YOUNG READER IN KOKOMO, IND. DEAR YOUNG READER: Your mother is a smart woman. She knows how important common interests can be in forming relationships. Because you like math, science, dolls and TV, gravitate toward girls who like them, too. If you do, you may find that some of them are receptive. Remember -- all you really need is one friend you can confide in. As to the rest of your question, at your age I wasn’t part
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Dr. Calvin Joseph Johnson Dr. Calvin Joseph Johnson died at home the morning of November 19, 2016 in the presence of his wife and family. Cal was born November 4, 1924 in the small farming community of Grand Junction, Iowa. His parents were Alton and Levada Johnson and he was the second in a family of five boys. Four of them had red hair. The boys were to become wellknown for their hard work and educational excellence. Cal thought he had a wonderful childhood. He was the town paper boy, delivering the morning edition of the Des Moines Register and for a couple of years he also
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Funeral Service for Merle Joyce McKissick of Equality, Alabama, will be Friday, November 25, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Equality Methodist Church. Rev. John Ed Mathison will officiate. Burial will follow in the Equality Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 25, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Equality Methodist Church. Mrs. McKissick, a loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 21, 2016 at the age of 75. She was born on
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to BE a friend when someone needs one, and to practice character traits I admired in others, such as kindness and honesty. DEAR ABBY: What should I do about my mother-in-law, who has been bumming money from churches for more than 20 years from Ohio to Florida, even taking trips across the country taking money along the way? I have contacted every church in our area. But they still give her money, which she blows mostly at casinos and on her non-working boyfriend. I will no longer have anything to do with them, which of course is hard on my wife. Please advise. -- OHIO READER DEAR READER: If you have contacted the clergy in your area about your mother-in-law’s scam and they still give her money, you have done everything you can. Because you no longer want anything to do with her and her deadbeat boyfriend, tell your wife she should see them without you. You have my permission.
DEAR READERS: Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and no Thanksgiving would be complete without my sharing the traditional prayer penned by my dear mother: Oh, Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health and remember the sick. We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank Thee for freedom and remember the enslaved. May these remembrances stir us to service, That Thy gifts to us may be used for others. Amen. Have a safe and happy celebration, everyone! -Love, ABBY 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.
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September 8, 1941 in Opp, Alabama to James Boles and Merle Boles Yirgoyen. She was an active member of Equality Methodist Church. She was married to the love of her life, Ellie C. McKissick for 55 years. Her three sons were the pride and joy of her life Craig (Lisa), Ken (Carol), and Kevin (Piper). She dearly loved her four grandchildren Grant (Mary), Logan, Ashlee, and Kyle. She was an avid reader and loved history. We have all been blessed by her example of love and devotion to her family. She is survived by her husband; sons; grandchildren; sisters, Wanda (Mike) Veal and Angie Boles; and brother, Ronnie (Sharon) Boles. She was preceded in death by her
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at war. Many young doctors delivered milk. He worked were ordered to report to hard at school and played duty in Korea, but Cal had baseball and basketball orders to go to Germany after school, and his high and in August of school team won 1950, Cal, Pat and the state baseball baby daughter championship. He sailed for Germany. won several scholCal served with the arships when he 57th Field Hospital graduated from high in Giessen, did a school and chose brief stint with the to attend Simpson British at Belsen College. and finished his He’d finished two years of serhis first year and Johnson vice in Germany was in summer at the Landstuhl school when he Medical Center, serving as received his draft notice the Commanding Officer and chose to volunteer for for a short time when only the Navy in 1943. After 27 years old and a capcompletion of basic training, the Navy began to send tain. Returning to Iowa, he did a four-year residency him to school. He attended in surgery at University of Southern Methodist Iowa Hospital and Clinics. University where he played He then joined the Grand baseball, was the catcher, Rapids Clinic in Grand and a campus favorite. He was in his first year of medi- Rapids Minnesota. It was his dream practice cal school at the University with all types of surgery. He of Iowa when the Navy felt privileged to be a doctor, summoned him for reasserved on the State Board signment. Fortunately, he of Directors of the American was allowed to transfer to College of Surgeons and the ROTC unit on campus five years before retirement and went on to graduate in again took his boards, scorJune, 1949. While going to ing in the highest percenmedical school, he met a tile. He was a member of girl, another redhead, and Rotary, served as president the day after graduation of the organization, and was he married Patricia (Pat) always active as a memHumphreys. They lived in ber of the First Methodist Cleveland, Ohio where Cal Church. He retired in 1989. did his internship. In June, 1950, the country was again Three years later, Cal and
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Shelby’s ride has been long and eventful O
ur Senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby will begin his sixth sixyear term in January. He is an Alabama treasure. Over the past 30 years as our Senator he has brought millions of federal dollars home to Alabama. Richard Shelby currently reigns as Alabama’s most prominent political figure. He is one of Alabama’s three greatest Senators in history along with Lister Hill and John Sparkman. Shelby is easily one of the most influential political figures in the nation. Shelby has had a perfectly scripted rise to political power and acclaim. In 1970 at age 35, he entered politics and was elected to the State Senate from Tuscaloosa. He ran for an open seat in Congress in 1978 and won. In 1986 he rolled the dice, gave up his safe congressional seat and took on an incumbent Senator. In 1986, Shelby was a 50-year-old congressman, a Democrat who had a stellar conservative voting record. He was safe in his U. S. House seat. Therefore, his decision to challenge an incumbent U. S. Senator was a gamble. His friends cautioned him that it was an uphill battle and he should not risk his safe House seat. His basic reply was, “I’m one of 435 in congress, given the rules of seniority, it will be 20 more years before I can chair a committee or subcommittee. They don’t even know my name up here. I’m either going to the Senate and be somebody, or I’m going home and make money.” One factor that the average political observer was not aware of that Shelby probably sensed
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was that his congressional district was destined to be the first African American district after reapportionment in 1990. That is what happened to Shelby’s 7th District. Although it would be a daunting task to upset an incumbent, U. S. Senator, Jeremiah Denton had written a textbook on how to lose a Senate seat during his six-year term. Denton was elected as Alabama’s first Republican Senator since Reconstruction in 1980. He was swept into office on the coattails of Ronald Reagan who carried Alabama in a landslide. Alabamians knew very little about Denton except that he had been a naval officer and a well-known national POW in the Vietnam War. His patriotic hero position sold well in Alabama, especially with Reagan headed to the White House. Yet Shelby beat Denton. It was close and Shelby had to spend some of his personal money the last week of the campaign to carry out the upset, but Alabama has been the better for Richard Shelby’s 1986 gamble. He was been reelected in 1992, 1998, 2004, 2010 and now in 2016. I had the opportunity to fly back from Washington with and visit with Shelby a few years after his 1986 victory. He told me the inside story of the last six days of that campaign that
illustrates how important money and media are in today’s modern politics. When he decided to run against Denton, he knew the importance of money to a campaign. He also knew that it was essential to get the best media guru regardless of the price. Therefore, he spared no expense and got the best pollster and media people in America. About six days out, he was six points behind. The pollster told him to put $100,000 of TV ads in the Birmingham market using a certain ad and it would raise him two points. He did and it did. The next day the media man and the pollster told him to spend $50,000 on TV ads in the Mobile market using a certain ad and it would give him a one point boost. He did and it did. The next day the pollster told him to run a certain ad in the Huntsville market and spend $60,000 and it would raise him a point. He did and it did. Two days out the pollster told him to run a certain ad in both Birmingham and Montgomery and it would raise him by three points. He did and it did. He won by one point. I suspect the ad most suggested by the pollster and the media guys was the one where Denton was saying he didn’t have time to come home and kiss babies’ butts. 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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Mrs. Loyette Stallings The family of Mrs. Loyette Stallings would like to extend our sincere, heartfelt thanks to each and everyone for the visits, cards, food, memorial contributions and especially the prayers. We would like to also express our gratitude and appreciation to Archie Chapman and the staff at Chapman’s Nursing Home for all their love and care. Thank you to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and to the staff of Radney Funeral Home for their excellent care and service.
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Don’t let fire I ruin your Thanksgiving T hanksgiving is a time that is supposed to be about appreciation, family and building lasting positive memories. But this week the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office reminded us that for many reasons, Thanksgiving can be a time that is ripe for tragedy as well. Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires, with three times as many fires occurring on that day. Fire officials say it is easy to get distracted or lose track of what’s going on in the kitchen when busy or inexperienced cooks are trying to prepare several dishes while entertaining family and friends. The Alabama Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal’s Division offers these tips for a safer Thanksgiving Day: • Always stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling food. If you have to leave the kitchen for even a short time, turn off the stove. • Keep anything that can catch fire such as oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains away from the stovetop. • Turn pot handles toward the center of the stove. • Keep the number of people in your kitchen to a minimum, especially children. Crowded kitchens cause confusion and often result in burns. • In the event of a stovetop fire, carefully slide a cookie sheet or lid over the pan and turn off the stove. Never attempt to carry a hot pan to the sink. • If you have a fire in the oven, close the oven door and turn off the heat. Once the oxygen is depleted, the fire will go out. Wait until the oven is completely cooled before opening the door again. This applies to microwave ovens, too. Many of these ideas are common sense, but it never hurts to have a gentle reminder as we prepare our massive holiday meal. Have a happy, safe Thanksgiving.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
A trip to Jordan for our troops
’m writing this column from 38,000 feet in the air somewhere over the Atlantic. I’m sitting in coach, so I feel like a T-Rex trying to write this thing. It’s not the most pleasant of writing conditions, but the show must go on, as did our show when we all of a sudden found ourselves a man down. The GIs of Comedy were booked to entertain troops at an undisclosed location in Jordan. We usually hit multiple countries and installations on our overseas tours, but this one was different. We had just one stop, so it was going to be a turn and burn. I met P.J. and Walter, the other two guys on the tour, at the airport in Atlanta. Walter texted me to ask how far out I was. I don’t think he realized I only lived 90 minutes from the airport. I think I’d just rolled out of bed when I texted him back. P.J. and Walter had been traveling all day. They were tired before I even got started. The itinerary had us traveling from Atlanta to Philadelphia to Paris to Amman. For me, that was around 24 hours of travel time. For P.J., it was around 36. Walter, well, Walter got stuck in Philadelphia due to a passport issue. It expires in February, but in order to enter Jordan, there must be at least six months remaining
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on the passport. We sure hated to lose him, but at the same time, we are glad the snafu happened in Philly rather than the other side of the world. When we landed in Jordan, we had to pay the equivalent of $60.00 for a visa. Those guys at immigration control are always a little sketchy and are never in a hurry. The fastest he moved throughout our encounter involved his finger and his nose, but I’ll just stop right there. Speaking of picking, it was too late in the evening for U.S. personnel to pick us up, so we had to take a taxi to our hotel. The taxi drivers were on us like seagulls on a clumsy kid with crackers. If you’ve ever driven in that part of the world, then you know it is absolute chaos. If you have yet to experience the phenomenon, just think of the worst highspeed traffic you have ever seen and multiply it by infinity and you’ll be half way there. It’s not for the faint of heart, but the babies riding on the dashboards don’t seem to be fazed by it a bit.
We were picked up the next morning at 11 by our people. They took us out for lunch, and I have to be honest. The lamb patty covered in caramelized onions and caulk may have been the worst thing I’ve ever put in my mouth. Fortunately, I filled up on bread and hummus. They took good care of us. The show itself went amazingly well. P.J. and I did this same base two years ago, so we knew it would be a good time. The venue is just too cool. Instead of doing 35 minutes apiece had we had Walter, each of us did almost an hour before coming back up together for story time. By all accounts, it was a great show. There’s nothing more special than entertaining troops who are so far from home. It will never get old, and I will never take it for granted. I’m just a kid from Alabama who had a dream, but per the usual, I’m ready to get home. One day, maybe we’ll have all our troops home, too. Until then, we’ll keep on going over to see them. 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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And now a public service announcement for all you prodigal sons and daughters making the pilgrimage back home for the annual Turkey Day reunion. Prepare for some ultra ugliness out there, people. Expect extra enmity. You are entering enemy territory and should anticipate the landing area will be mined. We’re not talking about the normal stomach spasms associated with tryptophan poisoning by over sampling the turducken or Aunt Hoogalah’s dupamouche. Beware the bubbling casserole dish nowhere near any apparent heat source. This is more about the turmoil that could result from intermingling with family members who went down a different presidential preference path. It is said that people felt sort of passionate about this past election. It is also rumored that the Pacific Ocean is moist. So, chances that supporters of either winning or losing candidate are prepared to let this one slide are about the same as a case of 16 pound sledge hammers thrown through a greenhouse in the dead of winter in Duluth, Minnesota is good for the broccoli rabe. First things first - lock up all the liquor. Intoxicants and politics go together like lug nuts and garbage disposals. Same with the sharp objects. Remember, a stabbed aunt is no longer a cookie-making aunt. Collect smart phones
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at the door. Keep a tire jack handy in a prominent position for the particularly recalcitrant. Declare the television off-limits, specifically the news. No CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, PBS, HBO, QVC or even HGTV allowed. Commandeer the remotes. If withdrawal symptoms persist, three NFL games are scheduled. This time around, football is your friend, even the Dallas Cowboys. But only this time. Instead of turkey or ham, choose a menu that requires a mite more than the standard concentration. Alaskan King Crab legs, artichokes, jumbo prawns with the heads on, whole coconuts, poisonous puffer fish, pistachios, pomegranates. Engage the whole clan in a game of “Mushroom. Mushroom. Who’s Got the Bad Mushroom?” If these precautions prove inadequate and your philosophical bent is called into question, consider these helpful responses to keeping altercations to a minimum. How to skirt messy election questions at Thanksgiving dinner: Feign ignorance. “Election? What election? There was an election?” “How many times do I have
to tell you, we residents of the planet Melmac are not allowed to interfere in Earthly affairs.” “I voted for Ferris Buehler.” Try something to offend everyone: “I don’t care who the president is, as long as Justin Bieber is still Dreamboat-in-Chief.” Pander egregiously: “To me, there is now and always has been, only one president. Richard Milhous Nixon. (Or Ronald Wilson Reagan. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Pick the apropos president for your particular situation. Alfred E. Newman.) As soon as a direct question is asked, stare off into middle distance and begin to drool heavily. Diversion: “Hey, did the mango chutney oyster dressing spontaneously combust,” then run into the bathroom and lock the door until the threat level dissipates. Divert. “How bout them Niners?” (or Colts, or Packers, Cardinals or Roll Tide, whatever works geographically) Giggle as if you thought they said erection. Continue to giggle and point, snickering “erection.” “It’s the pets of the children of the Christian Vets I worry about.” And finally, if all else fails, put your hands over your ears and sing the “la, la, la, la, la, la, la” song. Be prepared to repeat the refrain for 4 years. Will Durst is an awardwinning, nationally acclaimed columnist, comedian.
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unny skies and cooling temperatures, just wish we could get some rain. Last week Ron and I took a break to be served lunch at “Cazadores” Mexican Restaurant. It has been the home of many places since it was “Tylers” when we moved up here but I think this change is here to stay. Owned by Rebeca’s husband, it serves your favorite style of Mexican foods nicely seasoned. You will recognize Becky. She formerly owned ‘Ranchito Morin’ in Wetumpka for many years moving when it burned. “Cazadores” is also open for Sunday lunch and could become your special meeting place. The day I left for London, one beautiful deep pink Camellia was blooming. Upon my return the shrub was completely full of flowers. My Mother loved pink and I feel that must be a tribute to her.
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My thanks to all for caring thoughtful wishes of sympathies. My Mum was a special lady who loved life with dancing. I surprised myself and told about her years of hard work at the celebration of her life. I had to muster the courage. It was my only chance to share the early years of my life at home. Happy Birthday to James Hall Turner of Kellyton, he celebrates Nov. 29. I bet Mr. Harold Turner will be busy in the kitchen being a great cook working on Thanksgiving. Happy Anniversary to Pete and Peggie Sue Ott celebrating 58 years of marriage Nov. 28. This happy couple live in
Nixburg and will be hosting their family and friends for a big Thanksgiving dinner. One family missing (in Colorado) being grandson Cody, wife Kate and baby Rowan Charles Ott, two months old Dec. 6. Many seem to be going away this Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to straying at home with our six dogs and a fabulous roasted turkey with all the trimmings. I hope yours is just as special. Ron has had increasing pain in his shoulder (rotator cuff surgery Dec. 2015/and April 2016). Dr. Howorth ordered another MRI to see that Ron has again a full thickness tear. Bless him. He has tried so hard to get well from this and get back to normal living. Now it looks like replacement surgery will be forthcoming. Sending speedy recovery wishes to Betty Price who was broadsided Friday evening while
traveling alongside Russell Hospital. The person hitting her “came out of nowhere” Ms. Betty said hitting the passenger side. She was bruised badly after hitting the steering wheel when the air-bag didn’t deploy. Ms. Betty does a splendid job at Kendrick Baptist Church in Nixburg both on the piano and uplifting the congregation, sharing laughs and being Rev. Peggie’s right hand. Ron’s Aunt, Bobbie Moore who grew up in Kellyton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. Ms. Bobbie was a sweet and kind lady who loved all her extended family. Bobbie was loving wife to Clarence, who was Ron’s Mothers twin brother. Clarence passed away some years back from pancreatitis, a disease which took half of the ‘Moore’ siblings. In the early 1960s, Bobbie and Clarence bought 10 acres on Balm Road, built their
home there and stayed the rest of their lives. Clarence was a plumber and worked with wood. Bobbie designed cornices of style. Clarence cut the wood and she completed jobs for designers in Montgomery. They were a talented pair sharing a lovely daughter Joy who has taken care of her Mother since her first stroke years ago. Joy married Kenny and they have twin sons. Bobbie’s son Jeff lives next door. The graveside service is expected to be mid-week. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Good luck to those who venture out for black Friday. I’ll will be home continuing to be Thankful for all I have. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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appy Thanksgiving from the Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ You are great folks of such faith and renown. You all deserve a nice night on the town. You’ve been around for a very long time, But there are mountains for you still to climb. Your body is weary, your hair has turned gray, But there is much wisdom in all that you say. You’ve worked very hard for all of your life. You’ve been through despair, through sickness and strife. Many of you all, have stories to tell. And not only that, you tell them so well.
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You’ve done many jobs, have raised families. You’ve been through hard times, and prayed on your knees. When you are speaking we need to give ear. Your wealth of knowledge we all need to hear. Thank you for being the people you are. You’ve been through so much and you’ve traveled so far. Thank you for laughter, for hope and good cheer. Thanks for the things that you all hold so dear. Thanks for the mem-
ories of good times and bad. Thanks for the lessons of life you’ve all had. You’ve helped us learn how to play and have fun. You’ve helped us to think, and to walk and run. So all you dear seniors; go and have fun. You’ve been our example; your work is done. -John Mark your calendar for the Holiday Cheer Event on Friday, December 2 starting at 2pm. Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
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Horseshoe Bend Majorettes had a great season this year. They had superior ratings at all three band competitions along with scoring a 98 out of 100 points at Troy University and awarded Best in Class at Spain Park and Jacksonville State University. HBS principal is James Aulner, band is led by Band Director Bucky Alleman and majorettes are instructed by Sandra Fuller. Majorettes are Hannah Adcock, Brianna Jones, Monea Brooks, and Becca Anderson.
Now - December 17
FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting non-perishable food items in lieu of library fines.
Now - December 2
ACMS FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Middle School is having a linen fundraiser through Dec. 2. For sale will be Egyptian cotton twin, full, queen and king sheet sets for $35. See any student, parent or teacher at ACMS. Proceeds benefit ACMS. PEANUT FUNDRAISER: The Alex City Kiwanis is holding a peanut fundraiser. 2.5 pound bags of raw shelled peanuts can be purchased for $5 from Kiwanis members or at River Bank and Trust, Jay Hare CPA, Anytime Fitness, Tapley Appliance, Sixth Street Baptist Church, Caldwell Electronics, Alex City Board of Education and Cloud Nine.
November 24
COMMUNITY DINNER: There will be a community dinner sponsored by the River of Life Worship Center, West End Baptist, Marshall Street Church of God, Liberty Life Christian Center and Passion Church Thursday, Nov. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. For more information call 256-596-2371.
November 27
HARVEST RALLY: The Word Bible Church is holding a Harvest Rally Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Min Brenda Davis. Guest speaker will be Pastor Demetrius Griffin of Hatchett Spring Baptist Church. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its Centennial Anniversary Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate 100 years and family and friends day. Guest minister will be Rev. McClinton Hall of Loving Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Wetumpka. Pastor of Ridge Grove is Rev. Leroy Smith. BENEFIT: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a benefit for Marilyn Woodyard Finley Sunday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
November 28
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the new building of GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court. The guest speaker Riley Foshee, an Alexander City Police officer, will give information about church security. Also, the election of officers for 2017 will be conducted. There will be time for sharing news and concerns and for intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks at 256-234-3371.
November 29
DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along
with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.
November 30
BOOK SIGNING : The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting Linda Carter for a book signing of her book “What I Need to Succeed,” Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 1
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: Faith Christian Academy will present the musical “The Little Drummer Boy” Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Faith Temple. The musical features Reid Daughtry, Kylee Stark, John Patrick Stark the 82 voice choir, FCA cheerleaders, dance troupe and the second grade handbell choir. Silent Night will be sung in Russian, Spanish,Korean and English. There is no charge
December 3
TRASH WALK: The monthly PATH Trash walk will resume Saturday, Dec. 3 It will start at the Elkahatchee Bridge on Highway 63 at 8:30 a.m. where assignment and supplies will be issued. For more information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.
December 4
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. M. A. Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata “Christmas Music” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. The choir composed of church members will sing some of their old favorite selections accompanied by a full orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians from the local area. Featured vocalists will be H.D Price, Toni and Phil Adcock, Diane Miller, P. J. Armour and Susan Grace. Dramatization will feature the Manager Scene, the 3 Wise Men, The Angel Gabriel and the Shepherd Boy. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the concert. Make your plans to attend. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820,redridgeumc.org CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 153rd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor. Guest minister is Rev. C.L. Daniel, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Notasulga. Dinner will be served.
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DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance
event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.
December 17
COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.
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FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.
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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 368495232.
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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 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256234-1134 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.
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they might have if the town were to start using it again. New chicken houses are coming on line in the new-year demanding some 20,000 gallons of water from a water system that has problems maintaining water pressure. That problem along with no current back up to the pumping station at Hillabee Creek that is the only supply of drinking water to the town. In an effort to correct the problem, Blasingame invited Hary Ward from Engineering, Environmental and Forestry Service Co. (EEFS) to speak to the council about what his company can offer. Ward explained that their company can assess them system and its needs and give them a ball park estimate as to cost. Ward also explained that there may be grants available and the EEFS could help with that. Even with a water tanks full the system is only able to generate 24 pounds per square inch at some points. “We might have to look at doing some of this without grants,” Blasingame said. “Depending on the cycle of the grants, we might have to look at other ways.” Ivy Creek owner operator Mike Bruce gave the council some good news about the possibly of a health clinic. “I have done my homework and think it can be done,” Bruce said. “Right now it is on hold until the area gets both the rural and underserved rating.” Bruce explained that would make reimbursements easier.
Blasingame also said it could lead to other things. “I have talked to a bank that would like to open a branch,” Blasingame said. “They are waiting on the health clinic. I have also talked to a guy that would like to open a small pharmacy too.” Bruce said most likely that it would be staff with a nurse practitioner when opened and said the area is like another where he has had success with another clinic. “We opened one in Slapout about three years ago,” Bruce said. “It is the most profitable unit we have seeing about 40 patients a day. I think the New Site area is similar. The New Site Town Council also: • approved a request from Life South to hold a blood drive at town hall Jan. 9. • approved use of town credit cards for official business by Shelia Fuller, Roger Coker, John McKelvey and Philip Weddle. • approved an amendment to Ordinance 201693 adding section 24 to require council members to submitted items for the agenda by Thursday at 3 p.m. prior to the meeting to the town clerk. • approved a request to donate $100 to the TriCounty Child Advocacy Center to sponsor Christmas for two needy children. • approved a $500 raise for assistant town clerk Brittany Brown who completed her 12 month review. • approved the purchase of 25 signs marked water valve for the utility department to be purchased from Sign Source at a cost of $196.25. • approved a resolu-
tion to pay reoccurring bills like power, water, pest control and postage bills. • approved continuing the current standard of water bills being due by the 10th of the month. • were reminded of the required online ethics training for the mayor and council. • learned that Walter Mckee of McKee and Associates will be at the Dec. 5 meeting to discuss options and cost of a new senior citizen community center. • learned the lease contract with Lyle Company was about ready and the town would get a lup sum $20,000 renewal payment plus monthly lease payments. • learned the town is logging all hours worked by employees to comply with new overtime rules due to the Fair Labor Standards Act. • learned 2017 Business License Renewals will be mailed Monday, Nov. 28. • learned the Dark Insurance verified that the mayor and council are covered under the wrongful act coverage. • learned bank signature cards had been updated to allow two signatures from either Blasingame, Councilman Michael East or Fuller. • learned driving records were requested for all employees , mayor,
Councilman Michael East and Councilwoman Bree Walton to allow them to drive city vehicles. • learned that all employees can be paid by direct deposit starting Jan. 1. • learned that Lindy Hill is having surgery and will not be able to buff the floors of town hall for two months. • learned the town hall will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24; Friday, Nov. 25; Friday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 26; Friday Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2 for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council is Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. The also have a scheduled work session Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the volunteer ambulance service.
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his Saturday the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide will get together for the 82nd time to renew a blood feud that dates back generations. It’s a game that divides families and turns friends into enemies… well, at least for about three hours anyway. What’s at stake? The Foy-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy, 364 days of feeling unashamedly superior to your rival and informing them of said superiority at every opportunity (this mostly applies to Tide fans) and a supreme guttural satisfaction that only those long time residents of the state of Alabama can truly understand. The Crimson Tide has won six of the last eight Iron Bowls and has already secured a spot in the 2016 SEC Championship game. Auburn has been severely banged up in the last several weeks and might not be fully healthy by game time. Alabama opened as an 18.5 point favorite. Most people aren’t giving the Tigers much of a chance. It looks like I’ve arrived just in time. Here are 5 reasons why Auburn can most certainly upset the mighty Crimson Tide. Happy Thanksgiving. 1. Defense – The AU defense hasn’t allowed a rushing TD in the last eight games. No opponent has scored 30 points on the Tigers all season. Only two teams have even scored 20 points. Auburn ranks top five in the SEC in defensive categories like total, rushing, scoring, third-down conversion and sacks. Kevin Steele has relied upon depth and talent across the defensive line all season. The defense has kept the Tigers in every game and given them an opportunity to win. To pull the upset, the D-line must play its best game and contain Jalen Hurts. 2. Turnovers – If Auburn’s defense can show up big and keep the game close early, turnovers could play a huge part in the outcome. Alabama is well-known for their defensive touchdowns (which absolutely cannot happen Saturday), but the Tide offense and special teams have turned the ball over 17 times (10 fumbles, 7 INT) so far this year. To pull the upset, Auburn will need to take advantage of multiple turnovers and put points on the board. 3. Special Teams – Daniel Carlson might be the best kicker in college football. He has an extremely strong leg and is deadly accurate. He also grew up an Alabama fan in a rabid Alabama family. Saban would not offer him a scholarship, so he came to Auburn (much to his family’s chagrin). That story almost writes itself. Carlson nails a 55-yard field goal to ruin Bama’s perfect season and is no longer welcome home for the holidays. To pull the upset, Carlson might have a chance to become a legend. 4. Nothing to lose – All the pressure in this game is on Alabama. Auburn has everything to gain and nothing to lose. While the Tide wouldn’t necessarily lose anything from a defeat, we all know it would haunt Nick for the rest of his days. To pull the upset, Auburn will need to play loose and make ‘Bama feel the pressure. 5. Tuscaloosa – Auburn is 7-3 in Iron Bowls played in Tuscaloosa. I realize the first two were in 1895 and 1901, but they still count. I also realize that Alabama has won the last two matchups in Bryant Denny Stadium. It doesn’t matter. I’m going to continue to use this stat as long as Auburn owns the advantage. Deal with it. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
Tigers starting season with young team By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Dadeville Tigers will be hitting the hardwood this season with a relatively young lineup of athletes on the roster. In addition to three seniors and six juniors on the team, three freshmen and one eighthgrader will play from time to time. “Some of my B-team members will dress out with varsity when the B-team doesn’t have a game,” said Dadeville head basketball coach Rodney Taylor. “We’ve got a good group of young kids. They’re inexperienced but they’ve got good attitudes.” While the coach sees the athletes’ potential for this season, he intends to use their varsity experience this season as a building block for the future. “The more we can expose them to playing on a varsity team this year it’s going to help us in the next few years to come,” Taylor said. It also helps the Tigers now as Dadeville senior small forward Jalentski Jackson is unable to play due to a fractured foot. “He just made the team this year but he’s not able to practice,” Taylor said. Plus, junior small forward Donquavious Tucker is contending with an ankle injury he got during football season. “But he’s playing through that pretty well,” Taylor said. Tucker is also expected to help lead the Tigers to a successful season. So is junior guard Jalen Sullivan. “But pretty much all of them have to contribute,” Taylor said. That contribution includes each team member challenging the others to be better on the court. “I’m really looking for a group effort that they work together, push each other and help each other,” Taylor said. That’s vital as Dadeville’s team is still refining its offense.
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Dadeville junior guard Darious Miller (white jersey 7) tries to defend against sophomore junior varsity point guard Antwain Morgan (gold jersey 7) during the Tigers’ combined basketball practice Friday.
“If we can attack the basket either off the high drive or the pick and the roll, I think it’ll be a combination of everybody contributing to scoring,” Taylor said. The coach is aiming for that offense to be an improvement over last year’s average of scoring 50 points a game. “It’s a process,” Taylor said. He hopes that process leads to postseason play for the Tigers. “We want to get to February in the Area Tournament,” Taylor said. That won’t be easy as the Tigers’ schedule includes such stiff competition as 6A Benjamin Russell and Auburn and 5A Beauregard and Holtville, which already
DADEVILLE VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER No. Name 10 Jhymias Patrick 12 Donquavious Tucker 14 Jalen Sullivan 20 Darious Miller 23 JaMichael Moss 24 Kadore Glenn 30 Aluntae Holley 32 Kevin Walker 34 Devin Johnson-Moss 40 Jalentski Jackson 42 Jamarion Wilkerson 44 Jamauri Chislom 50 Randiez Eason
Position Height G 5’6” SF 6’0” G 5’10” G 5’7” G 5’9” G 5’10” G 5’10” F 6’2” C 6’1” SF 5’10” G 6’0” F 6’0” C 6’4”
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DADEVILLE VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL ROSTER No. 3 4 10 12 14 22 24 30 32 34 42 51
Name Position Height Jamela Moss G 5’ 0” Jaylen Edwards G 5’ 1” Arlisha Brooks G 4’ 11” Quanesha Presley F G 5’ 10” Marada Russell G 5’ 5” Raven Tuck G 5’ 7” Skye Foster G 5’ 6” Nena Pearson G 5’ 6” Tamya Morgan G 5’ 6” Jasmine Hill FC 5’ 11” Makya Johnson F C 5’ 7” Ranikia Cox FC 6’ 2”
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has two wins this season, as well as 3A Central Coosa. “They’re going to be tough,” Taylor said. Still, the coach is aiming high for the Tigers. “If we can do what we need to do to get those wins, then come February we’re going to be playing the best basketball in the All-Area Tournament,” Taylor said. “Last year was the first year we hadn’t been to the playoffs in nine years and we want to get back.” The Dadeville varsity boys basketball team opens this season at home by hosting Holtville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1.
DADEVILLE VARSITY BASKETBALL SEASON SCHEDULE Date 12/01 12/06 12/09 12/13 12/15 12/28-30 01/03 01/05 01/07 01/10 01/13 01/17 01/19 01/21 01/24 01/28 01/30
Day of Week Opponent Time Thursday vs Holtville 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Tuesday vs Ala. Christ. 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Friday vs Ben Russell 6 p.m. girls, 7:30 p.m. boys Tuesday vs Auburn 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Thursday @ Elmore County 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Wednesday-Friday boys at BRHS for Lake Martin Slam Fest Tuesday vs Elmore County 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Thursday @ Tallassee 6 p.m. girls, 7:30 p.m. boys Saturday @ Auburn 4:30 p.m. girls, 6 p.m. boys Tuesday @ Holtville 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Friday @ Central Coosa 5 p.m. boys, 6 p.m. girls Tuesday vs Tallassee 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Thursday @ Alab. Christian 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Saturday vs Central Coosa 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Tuesday vs Beauregard 5:30 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Saturday @ Ben Russell 1 p.m. girls, 3 p.m. boys Monday @ Beauregard 4:30 p.m. boys, 5:30 girls
“If we can do what we need to do to get those wins, then come February we’re going to be playing the best basketball in the All-Area Tournament.”
Rodney Taylor Dadeville High varsity boys basketball head coach
Lady Tigers have high expectations for season By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When the Dadeville Lady Tigers tip off their season next week, they’ll do so with a team filled with a mixed roster. “We’ve got three seniors but we’ve got a mixed group of girls,” said Dadeville head basketball coach Pam Holloway. “We’re looking forward to a very positive year. We’re working hard and trying to improve.” That includes improving the health of some athletes coming in from minor ankle injuries from volleyball. Fortunately, the 4A team is starting off healthy for the most part. “We just pray it stays that way,” Holloway said. The coach is expecting a lot from all of her athletes as they face competition this season. “I want them to be able to step up as a team and do a lot of things on their own, communicating better and talking with one another on the floor,” Holloway said. Several players have gained the coach’s attention for both leadership and performance. Among them is junior Quanesha Presley. “I expect her to be a leader, especially in
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Dadeville sophomore Jamela Moss prepares to make her way to the basket during the varsity girls basketball practice Friday.
scoring,” Holloway said. “She knows the game pretty well.”
Senior Raven Tuck has also shown a lot of potential when getting ready to head out on the hardwood this season. “She works really hard and I expect a lot of leadership from her,” Holloway said. While senior Tamya Morgan doesn’t lead in scoring, her contribution should be an integral part of the Lady Tigers’ success this season. “She’s a good leader on and off the court,” Holloway said. Some of the team’s younger members are expected to stand out this season, as well, including sophomores Jamela Moss and Jasmine Hill. “I’m expecting them to step up this year,” Holloway said. Dadeville’s strength will be important in helping the Lady Tigers come out on top as their schedule includes such 6A opponents as Benjamin Russell and Auburn. “We play a lot of tough teams,” Holloway said. “It’s good competition.” That includes 3A foe Central Coosa. “They’re always a good rivalry for us,” Holloway said. The Lady Tigers’ season tips off at 5:30 Thursday, Dec. 1, at home as Dadeville hosts Holtville.
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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. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a
month. 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 Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.
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that she didn’t have access to some aspects of the financial software used by the city, that she didn’t have keys to city hall and for a time had her phone calls forwarded elsewhere. Austin said he believes that once everything is finalized, they will find that the city is in better shape than originally thought. “I was happy to help,” Austin said. “I was with Jim at the school system and we both left at the same time in 2003. The one thing there is that we had a great staff and some incredible people and there is the same thing
here at the city. “Jim is the best and he will get it all on the right track very quickly. I’m honored that he thought enough of me to ask me to help.” City Council President Tommy Spraggins pointed out at Monday night’s meeting that like the mayor, Austin is not being paid for his services. “He’s offered to do this because he loves Alexander City,” Spraggins said. “When you can get help of that quality for free, what could be better.” Nabors said that he has confidence
in Austin and there are others that may join in the effort to speed the city along to financial clarity. “Getting a budget done and approved is the No. 1 target,” Nabors said. “It’s hard to say when, but we are getting close and hope to have it sooner rather than later.” As for a permanent finance director, the job has been posted and there have been “several applicants,” Nabors said. “Once we have the ship righted, we are confident we can find the right person,” Nabors said.
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a long way in protecting lives and property across the state,” said Gary M. Cole, Interim State Forester. “The costs incurred from this unusually intense fall wildfire season have already depleted the Alabama Forestry Commission’s wildfire suppression budget, and we have yet to face the more significant fire season in the spring. We are grateful to Governor Bentley for providing this necessary financial assistance.” As of Nov. 7, all 67 counties in the state of Alabama have been
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Theater “We were able to do this from an Alabama Council On the Arts grant,” said Martin. She said it in part funded the day’s worth of performances and the effort to coordinate the transportation to and from the theater. Martin said Alex City Arts funded the transportation and the 10 or more buses and drivers needed to haul the kids, which she said was organized by Transportation Organizer Kathy Hawkins with Alexander City Schools. What looked like hundreds of students from Stephens Elementary and Jim Pearson’s Pre-K sat in the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium to watch the 50-minute production. They interacted with the performers who regularly cued the audience to affect the outcome of the play. The performance was a revision of the German folklore made popular by the Brothers Grimm collection of fairytales. They sang and danced to a number of modern musi-
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cal numbers from Elvis’ “Jail House Rock” and “Dueling Banjoes.” The troupe’s energy seemed to connect with the kids, who appeared captivated by the high quality production props, costumes and sound and lighting effects. Williams said that was in part the point. “A lot of the places that we go to are low income areas and the kids we want
them to know that theater is out here,” said Williams. He said this was the theater company’s 47th year performing. According to online information from PET their “professional traveling tours” originated in New York. Now it said their focus is on the south and providing theater to rural areas. And Williams said the students they perform for
always enjoy and regularly express interest in the art. “The majority I mean they love it, I don’t think we’ve been to a venue yet where they didn’t have a blast,” Williams said, “Every venue there’s at least two or three different kids that come up and say they want to be actors when they grow up … it’s fulfilling to see someone, see a small child get inspired.”
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