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Storeowner files suit over liquor license veto By MITCH SNEED Editor
The owner of a liquor store in the Wall Street Community has filed suit against the Tallapoosa County Commissioners and the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board after the store’s liquor license was denied Jitenda and Bena Patel of PJ’s One Stop at 1990 S. Tallassee Drive are the owners of the store and the suit was filed last Thursday in Montgomery Circuit Court by attorney Wesley Pitters of Montgomery. In November, Mr. Patel spoke to the commissioners asking for his liquor license to be granted. He said that even though the commissioners had granted a beer and wine license the previous month, he said there was no reason not to grant the license. Patel said there had been no violations or issues under his ownership. The commissioner declined to reconsider at that meeting in the item that was not on the agenda. After the meeting they instructed Patel how to renew the request in writing. Rather than waiting, Patel filed suit. “He has asserted his right to have the matter decided by the court,” Tallapoosa County Attorney Thomas Radney said. “At this point it will be in the hands of the court or the ABC board to reconsider and whatever happens the county will abide by the decision. The commissioners were acting on
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An SUV navigates down a downtown alley that will be the subject of a public hearing as a proposal to close the alley to vehicle traffic goes before the Alexander City Council on Monday. Below, a conceptual drawing shows what the finished product could look like, versus what it currently looks like.
CLEAR PASSAGE? Businesses weigh in on proposal to close Main Street alley
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With the Alexander City City Council expected to host a public hearing on the potential repurposing of a downtown alleyway on Monday agenda, the idea is getting mixed reaction from downtown business owners and local residents. Meredith Collari is one of about six members of a Leadership Lake Martin team that set out on the project, which she said was picked up in September. Collari said the idea was developed to act in conjunction with a number of other renovation projects undertaken in the downtown area. She said the idea was to, “make
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The interior of Colonel Tom’s Tavern was heavily damaged by a Wednesday morning fire.
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BRHS Drama Team ranked superior at state festival By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The United Way of the Lake Martin Area partners with 27 agencies that serve the local area in a variety of important ways. For the next several weeks, The Outlook will briefly profile each of those 27 agencies. Today, the Palmer Place is featured. Who and what is Palmer Place? Palmer Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in See UNITED WAY • Page 3
Alabama State Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen said Wednesday that a fire at a Dadeville area nightclub is being investigated as a case of arson. Colonel Tom’s Tavern at 10207 County Road 34 near Dadeville was heavily damaged in a Wednesday morning fire. Officials say a call to 9-1-1 came in reporting the blaze at 3:55 a.m. “It was a set fire and we are working with local investigators to determine the details surrounding it,” Pilgreen told the Outlook. “At this time, that’s about all we can release but we do suspect we are dealing with an arson.” While officials have not indicated how or where the fire may have started, damage to the outside of the structure and the charred interior suggests that the fire was centered along a front wall and the attic of the building. The interior of the building, which featured
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The Benjamin Russell High School Drama Team showed it ranks among the best in the state, with several students ranking “superior” in multiple categories at the Walter Trumbauer Festival in Florence. After a season of successful performances in local district competitions several members from the Benjamin Russell High School Drama team qualified for a state theatre festival and recently traveled to North Alabama to participate in the two-day event. Team Director Shannon Culver said students were performing in three categories: musical acting, makeup design and playwriting. Out of those sections, she said six of her students received superior rankings from the judges at the festival. She said there were four who received the
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Tonya, Todd, Derek, and Tara Stewart. Heartfelt gratitude and thanks goes to the nursing staff at Chapman Healthcare Center for extraordinary care and compassion. It was superb from beginning to end. Graveside Service will be Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 200906011, or to your favorite charity. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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mother sees it, too, but does nothing. Jeff has no girlfriend or significant other at the moment, but if he were to go to any “nice” restaurant, he’d end up looking idiotic. It has reached the point that I can no longer look at him while we are at the table because it ruins my appetite. How can someone tactfully teach this kid how to eat and conduct himself properly? -CAVEMAN’S UNCLE DEAR UNCLE: This is a sad situation, considering how many social occasions revolve around food. If no one ever took the time during the last 27 years to explain basic table etiquette to Jeff, you can’t blame
DEAR ABBY: Recently, my wife and I went dancing with my friend “Dick” and his wife. While I was in the middle of a conversation with Dick, my wife kept trying to interrupt. She even laid her hand on my arm to try to get my attention. I ignored her and told her later she had been rude to try to interrupt my conversation. She thinks I disrespected her and our marriage by putting conversation with my friend above her. This happens often when the four of us are together. Am I being insensitive to my wife’s feelings? We frequently disagree, but we
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Alexander City Lions Club’s John Bailey presents a $1,200 check to Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center Director Denise Moseley Tuesday morning. The Lions Club raised the funds by selling chances to win two tickets to the Auburn/Alabama game and $250. The fundraiser is an annual event for the club and is earmarked to assist children and families during the Christmas season.
Outdoors Without Limits
Local group empowers disabled through outdoor sporting activities By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
The Elmore County chapter of a group that works to empower those with disabilities through outdoor sporting activities will soon hold its third hunt, and the chapter’s president is encouraging both hunters and volunteers to join. Mike Grizzell said he was astounded at the effect Outdoors Without Limits has on those coping with disabilities. He said he speaks from experience as well, being left unable to walk from a workplace accident. Grizzell said he discovered through the group that there are few limitations that cannot be overcome for those with disabilities if they only learn they are not alone, and if there are those willing to help. The Eclectic area hunt is scheduled for Jan. 6-7, but Grizzell said this year they were short on volunteers. He said they were in need of guides and other volunteers for general. He said as a policy they tried to have one guide per hunter; someone who
would do little more than be with the individual out hunting. Grizzell said other assistance was needed in helping the hunters get to and from the area. He said the group stays busy nearly every weekend of hunting season throughout the state. “What we do, we’re a nonprofit organization. We take anybody hunting and fishing with a disability,” said Grizzell. “We go all over the Southeast doing this.” He said they traveled throughout all of the neighboring states and even into Kentucky on their sporting trips. The foundation is based out of Winterville, Georgia, but, according to its website, has chapters nationwide. He said the founder, Kirk Thomas, was injured in a hunting accident after being struck by a falling tree. Grizzell said a number of members had actually been injured or disabled on hunting trips, and he said it was a topic OWL tried to bring awareness to. He said at least two
members had been disabled from falling out of tree stands, and one of his friends had been killed after a tree branch discharged his gun, a bullet striking him in his chest. “It’s amazing how many people have been hurt in hunting accidents,” Grizzell said. “You just don’t ever know what can happen in the woods.” Grizzell said he became involved with OWL around six years ago, amid a deep depression at what he thought were his newfound limitations after leading an active and independent life before his accident. He said he had been a “big-time” hunter and was able to resume his outdoors activities when he discovered OWL. Grizzell said it was a major benefit for anyone going through what he described as the depression of feeling disabled. And he said he had witnessed its impact on many. “This organization has really changed a lot of lives,” Grizzell said. He said there were a number of physical adversities he had witnessed people overcome out-
doors. Grizzell said a blind member of their group successfully hunted deer and, with his son’s assistance, so did another man who lost both arms in an electrical accident. “It never ceases to amaze me what people can overcome,” Grizzell said. Grizzell said after his injury he had 12 spinal surgeries, and after going on the outdoor excursions with others in similar circumstances he said the positive psychological impact was “amazing.” “It gets them out, it gets them to realize there are other people who are in worse situations,” Grizzell said. “There’s somebody always got a worse story than I do, I found that through this.” He said on the Friday night after their first hunting trip they would meet in downtown Eclectic for a dinner, a gun raffle and a silent auction. For more information on OWL, cpntact Grizzell or Mike Venable, vice president of the Elmore County OWL chapter at (334) 306-7336 or (334) 590-0196.
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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
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 Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n Coosa County Commission
n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 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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have been married 44 years. Your input would be appreciated. -- ALWAYS A LOVING HUSBAND DEAR LOVING HUSBAND: It is generally considered rude to interrupt someone when he or she is talking. The next time your wife does it, stop and ask her what’s so important. (Could it be that the band is playing your song?) However, if you have been droning on with your buddy for a long time, she may simply be craving some attention. If that’s the case, perhaps it would be better if you saw Dick on a one-to-one basis without the wives around. That way you won’t be interrupted.
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your nephew for his atrocious manners. You should speak to him about this -- but privately -- and ask if he would like you to give him some pointers. However, if he refuses, you might be happier eating elsewhere when your mother invites Jeff and his mom for dinner.
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Obituaries Local businessman, Dwight D. Stewart, died at Chapman Healthcare Center, of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease on December 13, 2016. His wife of 30 years, Anne Harden-Stewart, was at his bedside. He was born March 22, 1939, to Martin and Alma Stewart in Nokomis, Florida. He was pre-deceased by his parents, and three siblings, Naomi Stewart Hall, and Lawrence and Winston Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Anne, here in Alex City, son Dwight D. Stewart, Jr. (Sheila), granddaughters Mary, Allison, and Olivia Stewart, all of Prattville. Grandson, Justin Stewart (Deborah), active duty United States Navy, Niantic, Conn., and a very special cousin, Marilyn Heitkamp (Ken), of Montgomery. He is also survived by
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-something single man living with my elderly mother. My father passed away a while ago, and the only members of my family left are me, my mom and my older sister, who has a 27-year-old son, “Jeff.” They do not live with us. My sister has been divorced for 10 years. Jeff and his parents never had a scheduled dinnertime, and they never ate together. Jeff’s meals consisted of whatever he wanted, eaten in his bedroom. Once a week, my mother makes a nice dinner and invites my sister and nephew over. The problem is, Jeff was never taught proper table manners. He eats like a caveman, slurps his food and holds the utensils like a 2-year-old. It’s embarrassing. When I mention this to my mother, she gets on my case about “criticizing” him. She sees the problem, but doesn’t want to say anything for fear of offending him. His
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n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the court-
n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.
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superior rankings in the duet acting category: Anna Shaw and Jackson Tucker with their duet performance of a scene from “The Marriage counselor, plus Adeline Treadwell and Tess Staples with their scene from “Parallel Lives.” In solo acting, Cheyenne Taggerty was ranked superior from her performance of a monologue called “For the Love of Ryan.” The director said student Jessie Culver wrote a roughly 30-page play called “Youngsville.” Culver said the young playwright’s script was based on Alexander City, and she received superior rankings from the judges who read it. The Walter Trumbauer Festival was held in Florence at the University of North Alabama and about 28 BRHS students attended the statewide
event, 21 of those performing after their results at district competitions held in Opelika in November. The team itself is only about three-years old at the school, and Culver said out of those three years since founded it they had all in two of Trumbauer Festivals. She said it was the farthest the group had traveled for a festival, last year’s festival was held at Troy University In late November the team put on a one-act performance of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” to help with the nearly $3,500 the trip would cost with travel and lodging expenses. Culver said it was what the team had done in their Opelika district competitions. Outside of their time spent performing in front
of judges at this year’s festival, Culver said the team had ample opportunity to watch theater students from across the state perform a number of one-act shows. “We had a fabulous time we got to tour the University of North Alabama,” said Culver. “It was just a great bonding experience for all my students that went.” In all she said there were about 45 students in the BRHS Drama Club. She said a number those were students from the theater program she started during her time at Radney Elementary School. “There is a lot of interest in theater and performing,” Culver said. “We’re growing.”
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Why does the Palmer Place do what it does? The purpose of Palmer Place is to assist children victimized by sexual or physical abuse in Talladega, Clay and What are Palmer Place’s hours, and Coosa counties. The Center helps to simplify and coordinate the process of how can it be contacted, or utilized? investigating allegations of child sexual A contact number is: 256-315-2662. Our hours are 8-4:30 but we are on call and physical abuse. During 2015 Palmer Place served approximately 250 children 24 hours a day. and their families.
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it a safe passageway for pedestrians to walk downtown and to connect those businesses back behind Main Street.” Their plan was to only restrict vehicle access to the road, and make both sides of the street entirely accessible to pedestrians. She said the property would still belong to the city, and would stay accessible to pedestrians and only restrict the access to vehicles. Collari said a public hearing before the resolution would be held at Dec. 19 council meeting. The alleyway is between 33 Main and 41 Main, and several businesses dot both sides of the main thoroughfare to the heart of downtown, which it intersects. Alabama Street Makers Market sits alongside the alley. “Closing it I am fine with, I think safety wise it needs to be closed I don’t like the idea of maybe putting tables and chairs out there,” Said store owner Elizabeth Roberts who was in her store along with her husband Doug Roberts. She said as a business owner she did not want trash to gather outside her store on the now onlytheoretical tables and chairs. One idea proposed for the future of the space was the addition of tables and chair, to create a sitting area where shoppers could rest or eat. “I am absolutely fine closing it you know if it doesn’t get closed I’m not gong to get upset either,” Culver said. “For me closing it could be cool because I could do things out there with vendors … I could do a thing in the alley in the evening if it was closed and bring in vendors and kind of have fun with it.” She also said the vehicle traffic was an issue, and she said she had two close calls with vehicles using the alley. The narrow road empties into a large parking space off of Madison Street, which sits adjacent to Alabama and Tallapoosa streets. A few shops down and across from City Hall,
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the objections of countless residents in the area who had signed a petition opposing the liquor license.” The suit lays out the same claims made by the owner and states that the granting of a beer and wine license shows that there are no grounds for rejection. “Our position is that the law is very clear and there have been a number of suits where courts have ruled immediately that the license should be granted,” Pitters said. “Unless there is something egregious that can be cited from this applicant, then consistently courts have ruled that the license should be granted. That is certainly the case here.” The suit also alleges: “The plaintiff avers that there is no just cause for the rescinding or revocation of its duly issued liquor license. The actions of defendant Tallapoosa County Commission and its commissioners, named in the complaint in their individual capacity, are arbitrary and capricious and tantamount to the exercise of its police powers in a manner that deny the plaintiffs the equal protection of the law.” The suit not only seeks the granting of the license but additional “relief.” “Plaintiff prays that upon such finding the Court will issue an order setting aside the denial by Tallapoosa County Commission and entry of an approval for the license to be served upon ABC Board for the prompt issuance of the license,” The language in the suit reads. “The plaintiff prays for all other and different relief as deemed appropriate by the Court, including, but not limited to, a reasonable attorney fee and litigation costs and expenses.” According to court records, no date for a hearing has been set in the case.
Kurt Middleton, one of the owners of The Coffee Corner said he was open to the idea of closing the street. “My idea would be like, if there’s definitely some plans to do something with the alleyway, definitely close it you know, it would create a space for other things,” said Middleton. He said he did notice “quite a bit” of traffic in the alley, but said it would be “just as easy” to use the nearby roundabout for access. However, he said he did not think it would affect foot traffic into their shop. The space behind the buildings for some of the business owners, and those they employ also act as a rear entrance, and also the location of their trash receptacles. However one small shop, Ooh La La Creations and co-owners Laura Yoder and Chelsea Cleveland were adamant that the road should not be off limits to vehicles. Their concern was more functional however. “We don’t have no back doors and that’s how we take our trash out, we’ll walk around to the back because that’s where our trash containers are,” said Yoder. Cleveland said it would negatively affect customer traffic as well. She said “a lot” of their customers park behind the building and use the alley. Yoder said their deliveries through Fed Ex and UPS also parked in the alley. A number of shops sit between the alley’s entrance and the Broad Street, which Main Street empties into just over the railroad tracks. And a number of those business owners chose not to comment, as did a number sitting on the opposite side of the street which the alley also passes through. A petition began circulating Wednesday from one downtown business owner who was staunchly opposed to the idea and said it had gained nearly 60 signatures as of that afternoon.
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The public hearing to hear citizen concerns about the closing of the alley way between 33 and 44 Main Street will be held Dec. 19.
Possibly the most vocal opposition came from J.R.’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Ann Berry. Berry said she spearheaded the “No” petition, along with other business owners. She listed a number of reasons why she did not want anything to happen the alley. Her restaurant sits just outside of the large parking area the alley filters into. “I think it’s wrong to close it, I don’t have a problem when they want to make an event in the alley, to lock it up for a day or two to do what they want,” said Berry. “But that’s my driveway, that’s what I call it my delivery driver goes in and out of it I go in and out of it, we all do.”
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’m not a hunter. I was as a young kid. I can remember living in Opp, loading up in my Dad’s old Ford pickup truck and heading for Fort Rucker, one of the places where we hunted, what seemed like hours before the sun came up. Most times, I would wad myself up in a ball in the floorboard to enjoy the heater. There were also trips to Jackson’s Entry, a mass of timberland just south of Opp that encompassed Onycha, Horn Hill and a couple other communities. The memories of those are fewer and farther between. Then we moved north to Equality and I would occasionally hunt with my father and brother, Dodd, and the Little Kowaliga Hunting Club. But the day I quit wasn’t on an organized hunt. It was just me and my brother out to kill an antlered monster. We were hunting on a road called Cook Road. Everyone in that area knows the place. Anyway, Dodd put me out on a stand on that particular rainy afternoon. He said it was a good place. I saw no deer. I heard no deer. The rain soaked me. Finally, after what seemed
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like an eternity, I heard the unmistakable rumble of Dodd’s 1969 Dodge Super Bee coming up the road. Just a few minutes later, I heard the honk of his horn – my signal to walk to the road, the car and comfort. I walked straight out of the woods and emerged just a few yards behind my brother’s idling car. As I walked toward him, he hit the gas. Or should I say he stood on the gas. His tires started spinning in the mud, sending the red clay gook cascading all over me. I was covered head to toe in heavy wet dirt as I watched my brother’s car – fishtailing – disappear in the distance. The things I muttered – both to myself and in my brother’s general direction – as I stood there dripping mud on that Coosa County dirt road cannot be repeated. I shouldn’t have known those words at that young age. I waited for Dodd to
return to get me. And I waited. And I waited. And I waited some more. Finally, he roared over a distant hill. While he was still some distance away, I could tell that he was laughing hysterically. I failed to see what was so damned funny. Dodd couldn’t stop laughing long enough to talk. I had nothing to say. The drive home was silent. I seem to recall that, later, Dodd made some weak vain attempt at making amends. He was not successful. That was almost 40 years ago. I’m sure that there is a certain satisfaction that comes with taking a trophy buck. I know there’s a certain camaraderie attached to hunting with “the guys” that is difficult to match. I also know that I will never take that buck nor experience again that camaraderie. And I’m cool with that. I enjoy warmth and sleeping late on weekends. I certainly enjoy them more than I do a deer-free afternoon standing in the drizzle covered in Coosa County mud. David Granger is a staff member at Tallapoosa Publishers.
Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
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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.
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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.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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Faith Christian Academy’s fourth through ninth-grade classes attended Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery recently. Now - December 17
FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines.
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HOLIDAY TREE OF LIGHTS: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is having its annual Holiday Tree of Lights in the lobby of Russell Medical. For $5 anyone can put a car on the Christmas tree in the lobby in honor or memory of a love one. Proceeds go toward student scholarships and items to be donated to much needed departments of the hospital.
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. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School in Millerville will have the monthly trade day Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting “Oh Come Let Us Adore Him” Christmas Pageant Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there will be fruit bags for everyone. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Comer United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. PRAISE FEST: Ruth Black and the Harmonettes will be at the Early Rose District Center Sunday, Dec. 18 Doors open at 4 p.m. and the program starts at 5 p.m. Also singing will be Gospel Navigators, Greg Brown and the Trumpetaires, Evangel Temple Male Chorus, Evangel Temple Choir, N2 Christ, Ruth Black and the Harmonettes, Rev. Phil Ford and the Singing Disciples and Tavares and God’s Project. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Canned food and toy drive – The Studio presents ballet basics for worship dance, Regeneration Community Praisers, Cheernastic Divas, 3D Majorette Team at the Cooper Recreational Center, at 3 p.m. Janardus ‘Koosa’ Simmons will be master of ceremonies. Please bring a canned goods and a toy so we can help families in need this holiday season. Chance for a $50 cash giveaway will be sold along with concessions.
December 20
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OPEN HOUSE: VCCA is hosting an open house to celebrate the Spirt of Christmas and Volunteerism Tuesday, Dec. 20 between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama 5030 Highway 280 Suite C.
December 21
MEET SANTA: USAmericaBank will be hosting a Santa meet and great at its main office in Alexander City Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon.
December 24
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Comer United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas Candlelight service with Communion on Christmas Eve with services beginning at 5 p.m. Call 256-234-4281 or stop by our ofÚce at 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, AL
December 25
CHRISTMAS DINNER: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Dinner Dec. 25 from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to have a hot meal and fellowship. Tickets can be picked up at the nutrition center and at the Salvation Army. You do not need a ticket. For more information call 256-234-7831.
December 31
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE: St. John AME Church is hosting Watch Night Services Dec. 31. Food will be served at 10 p.m. and worship starts at 10:45 p.m.
January 7
BABY BOOT CAMP: Russell Medical is offering a one-day Baby Boot Camp. This four-hour childbirth course is designed for busy couples to better understand pregnancy and the birthing process and is taught by labor and delivery nurse Jennifer Shurette, R.N. You can register by calling Community Relations at 256329-7145. ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards families will be Jan. 7 from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish. For more information contact Linda Norris Nix at 256-7869279. TRASH WALK: The January PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. and will meet at Strand Park at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. Volunteers can pick an area of their choice or be directed to roads where litter is a constant problem. For additional information contact John Thompson at 334-3993289.
January 8
FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.
January 17
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
January 20
SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.
February 11
MISS WINTER: The 2017 Miss Winter Pageant will be Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Little Lambs and Ivy Day School or by emailing Sherri Williams at misswinterpageant@gmail. com. There will be a Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss, Miss, Elite Miss and Miss Winter Princess.
Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville
is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334-440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Tension builds because of a misunderstanding. A power play forces your hand. The only way to win a power play is not to get involved. Opportunities occur that allow you to express your needs. A loved one makes you an oɈer that you can’t say no to. Tonight: Mosey on home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A conversation could shake you up more than you realize. If you detach, you will understand that what is happening is meant to be positive, even though it might be overwhelming. You gain a lot of insight as a result. Tonight: Hang out with friends. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Do a brief assessment, if need be. You could be overwhelmed by everything that happens with the holiday season. Sort through what is necessary to do immediately. Prioritize as well. A child or loved one puts a smile on your face. Tonight: Be disciplined when it comes to spending. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Misunderstandings happen inadvertently. You might Änd a partner or a select group of people to be somewhat testy and diɉcult. Understand what is going on with a loved one by imagining what it might be like to be in his or her shoes. Tonight: Do your own thing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You might want to slow down a bit. Consider building up a reservoir of energy, as you will be entering a hectic few days where you will need it. Meanwhile, worry less about the completion of ho-hum errands. Do only what you must. Tonight: Time for beauty sleep. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Sometimes, you are not as grounded as you might like to be. An associate or two might need some extra time, perhaps as a result of a meeting. Friends seem to be a source of rewards once you get past your Ärst reaction to their news. Tonight: Make plans for the weekend.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You have a way about you that keeps coming through for you in diɈerent situations. Know that a boss is observing you. You are likely to make a good impression, even if you don’t know who this person is. Tonight: Don’t count on going to bed early -- not that you’ll want to. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Look past the obvious. See more of what is going on behind the scenes. Once you have a better grasp of what is happening on multiple levels, you will be more content. You also will spend less time wondering what to do. Tonight: Buy some holiday concert tickets. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) One-on-one relating elicits unusually successful results. It makes no diɈerence if you are shooting the breeze or having an important talk with a boss. Remain poised, even if someone becomes demanding. You know how to say “no.” Tonight: Respond to a loved one’s request. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Enjoy being in demand; embrace your popularity. Don’t lose sight of who and what is important. Your sense of humor emerges when dealing with a parent or older friend. You are going through some changes, and others could be reactive. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might be one of the few people who is working as hard as you can. Many of your associates could be distracted by the holidays. Do not feel pressured by someone else. Just know what is going on with him or her, and judge how involved you want to be. Tonight: Out late. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might want to be less disciplined and more spontaneous. A friend could be very judgmental about your whimsical behavior. Know that this person just wishes he or she could let go like you do. There is some jealousy at the base of his or her reaction. Tonight: Be naughty.
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PUNKIN’S PATTIES Bush’s Grocery boasts ‘best burger’ in Elmore County Bush’s burgers come served with or without cheese and your choice of fixings including mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, lettuce, onions If you’re looking for the best and pickles. burger in Elmore County, it’s not You can get a Bush’s burger as difficult to find. a single, double or triple. Perhaps In fact, the place to find it is even bigger. clearly marked. “We’ll put four patties on it, if It’s on a portable marquee in front you want it,” said Punkin’ with a of the most unlikely little grocery grin. you could find, Bush’s Grocery, Bush’s features seating for 16, but located in the Claude community, there’s always a parade at lunch getjust a few yards west of the interting the burgers to go. section of Highways 63 and 14. You can also get a t-shirt that pro“I’m on the grille, so you know claims the burgers as the county’s it’s gonna be good,” says Shawnique best or try any of the other good“Punkin’” Daniels to a customer ies, like fried catfish (served with about the beefy burger delights French fries and “hushpups”), two she produces in the tiny kitchen at hot dogs topped with your choice of Bush’s. chili, cheese or kraut, potato salad Recently, a group of three doubtand corn nuggets. Or Punkin’ will ers had lunch at Bush’s, just to see make you a sandwich. for themselves if the burgers were Daniels has been on the grille at all they are said to be. What they Charles Bush’s store for going on enjoyed was, as one of the three put three years, but she is definitely a it, “nothing exotic. Just a straightseasoned pro. Believe her when she forward burger that’s darn good.” says, “It’s gonna be good.” By DAVID GRANGER TPI Staff
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Shawnique ‘Punkin’” Daniels tends to a several of the county’s best burgers in the tiny kitchen at Bush’s Grocery on Highway 14 in the Claude community. Right, the burgers at Bush’s Grocery are so famous they have their own t-shirts proclaiming them best in the county.
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walls that were largely plywood, was gutted by the flames. No official estimate was given on the amount of damage, but from the outside looking in equipment, fixtures, seating and appliances appears to be charred as a result of the fire. The building is located less than a mile from the Paces Point Volunteer Fire Department headquarters and the flames were knocked down before the exterior walls were totally destroyed. “We didn’t have any insurance, but we are going to do everything we possibly can to get it back open as soon as we possibly can,” said owner Tom McElroy. “It’s a bad thing to have happen right here at Christmas time, but the people of Tallapoosa County have been awful good to us and I know they will hang with us through this until we can get back up and running.
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“We think of this as much, much more than just a country beer joint. We like to think of it as the original Redneck Country Club. People have come to love it as much as we do. So we will bring it back, hopefully better than ever if we can figure out all the permits and everything we need.” A fire also victimized the business in 1995 where it started on the outside of the building destroyed the structure. Just as in Wednesday’s blaze, the owners did not have insurance but were able to rebuild. Investigators from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department were on the scene shortly after the fire was reported and remained on the property throughout the day Wednesday. “ We have been working with the state fire marshal to determine the cause and it definitely is an arson,” Abbett said. “Investigators have been working to iden-
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tify a suspect and they will continue to do so until we find the person responsible.” McElroy’s business did not have surveillance cameras but neighboring businesses are equipped with security equipment. The club is a popular hangout that often features live music. Colonel Tom’s is typically open serving alcohol from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. The club was closed Tuesday night, according to those on the scene. Abbett said the investigation is still active and said more information may be made available as their probe progresses. He also commended the Paces Point Fire Department. “They have a great department there and they always have a tremendous response and response time,” Abbett said. “It looks like they did a good job getting their and getting the fire under control in this case too.”
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The charred walls show the intensity of the heat that spread throughout Tom’s Tavern in Wednesday’s fire. Under the intense heat of the fire, the plastic from the billiard table light created formations that resembe stalactites that streamed down onto the table below. The damage inside Colonel Tom’s Tavern was heavy, but owner Tom McElroy said he plans to get the club fixed and reopened as soon as possible.
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JOE MCADORY Sports Columnist
Auburn has a golden opportunity to win big in 2017
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et’s get this out of the way: Auburn’s football team has an opportunity to be very good next year. To some, I’m stating the obvious. To others, take notice. Even when the Tigers were scoring 30 to 40 points per game and rolling up 500 yards of offense in October, folks wondered what this unit could do with an all-star caliber quarterback. Someone who could stretch opposing defenses. Someone who could effectively run the zone-read like Cam Newton or Nick Marshall. Someone who was a true run threat. When high-profile Baylor transfer quarterback Jarrett Stidham committed on Saturday, the missing piece was apparently found. Nothing against starter Sean White, who effectively executed the offense and helped get it rolling in wins over Mississippi State, Arkansas and Ole Miss. But White was never the second running threat Newton or Marshall was, nor did White stretch the defenses with his arm. And when he got hurt (again), the sky fell. If Stidham comes close to living up to the billing most analysts give him (Jeremy Johnson was all-world too), Auburn will have an abundance of firepower with playmakers galore and probably three starters returning from a good offensive line. Receivers Kyle Davis, Nate CraigMyers, Eli Stove, Ryan Davis and Darius Slayton are just begging for opportunities in the passing game. What became a depth issue at running back this fall should be a strength – and potentially deeper than in recent memory. Tailback Kamryn Pettway, Auburn’s most effective offensive weapon before suffering a leg muscle injury against Vanderbilt, returns. So does Kerryon Johnson. So do speedy backups Kam Martin and Stanton Truitt. Then there’s Malik Miller, another tailback with size who missed much of this season with a knee injury. Octavius Matthews, a JUCO standout, is committed. I’m not sure where he’ll fit at this point. There simply aren’t enough footballs to hand off on a given play. There will be no depth issues at running back or receiver, and unless White and/or Woody Barrett seek greener pastures and transfer, Auburn will start the 2017 season with the most quality depth it has had at quarterback in some time. I did not mention quarterback John Franklin III. Sure, defensive losses of Carl Lawson, Montravius Adams and Josh Holsey will sting, but there is quality youth just begging for opportunities along the defensive line and in the secondary. Granted, Lawson’s talent will be extremely difficult to duplicate, but defensive coordinator Kevin Steele should have more numbers to work with. Expect linebackers Deshaun Davis and Tre Williams, and defensive end Marlon Davidson to keep Auburn’s defense very competitive. Kicker Daniel Carlson, who probably should have won the Lou Groza Award, graduated – but he earned his marketing degree early. He’s currently pursuing an MBA and still has another year of eligibility remaining. So there you have it. The missing piece to the offense has apparently been found. Tons of talent returns on both sides of the ball and special teams. Opportunity is there. But LSU can say the same thing. So can Alabama. With both Georgia and Alabama coming to Jordan-Hare Stadium next fall, visions of winning the SEC West are not outlandish. But college football is a funny, unpredictable game. Injuries happen. Transfers happen. Arrests and suspensions happen. Auburn could go 10-2. Auburn could go 6-6. The three-game road trip (at LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M) in the season’s second half will go a long way in determining the Tigers’ fate. We’ve got until next September before we learn if a golden opportunity becomes reality. Joe McAdory is the communications editor at the Auburn University Harbert College of Business and is the former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News.
Central Coosa sweeps Beulah Varsity boys and girls get region wins at home By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Central Coosa varsity girls basketball team had home-court success Tuesday as the Lady Cougars defeated 3A region foe Beulah 75-15. According to Central Coosa varsity girls basketball head coach Syreeta McKinney, the win was an important one. “That was our second area win,” she said. Despite the overwhelming victory, the Lady Cougars played without junior small forward Ryesha Whetstone, who has been recovering from a concussion she received while playing against Talladega at the end of November. “She’s one of our biggest starters,” McKinney said. “It was hard for us but we had to make adjustments.” Thanks to those adjustments, several Lady Cougars helped in the home-court win. Central Coosa freshman guard Eunique McKinney led scoring with 22 points. She had help from senior guard Shania Tuck with 21 points and senior point guard Malia Kelly, who had 17. The victory brings the Lady Cougars’ season record to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the region. Central Coosa’s varsity boys had an equally successful time Tuesday as the Cougars defeated Beulah by a score of 74-43. Central Coosa claimed the lead early on and ending the first half ahead 51-20. “It was the best half of basketball we have played at Coosa in a long time,” said Central Coosa varsity boys basketball head coach Shane Smith. By the end of the night, both Central Coosa and Beulah added 23 more points. However, the Cougars’ pre-half 31-point lead sealed the home team’s triumph. It was a win that Smith was under-
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Central Coosa junior Ryesha Whetsone moves the ball down the court with Lady Aggies Briasia Richardson fast on her heels in the Lady Cougars game against Sylacauga earlier in the season.
standably pleased with. “I told my kids to make a statement and show them who the best team in the area really is,” he said. “The motto for the game was ‘don’t let up.’ The team came out in the first half and did just that. I’m very proud to coach this team and I just love these guys.” Central Coosa senior forward Tyius Evans led the Cougars in scor-
ing with 19 points. He had help from senior guard Tyus Maxwell with 18 points and senior forward Jevon McKinney with 14. The win brings the varsity boys’ season record to 4-5 overall and 2-0 in the region. Central Coosa next heads to Benjamin Russell Friday. Varsity girls play at 5:30 p.m. and tipoff for varsity boys is 7 p.m.
Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp coming up in January By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to brush up their skills before baseball and softball seasons begin as the Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp is set for Saturday, Jan. 7 at Central Alabama Community College. The camp will be led by CACC baseball head coach Larry Thomas and former and current Major League Baseball players and coaches who will teach aspects of baseball and softball, including base running, fielding, hitting, pitching and game strategy. “We’ll be at both the baseball and softball fields,” Thomas said. “We’ll also use the track if we need to.” The event is open to boys and girls and is split into two age levels. The morning session for ages 4-12 is slated for 8:30 a.m.-noon. The afternoon session for ages 13-18 will be held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. In between the sessions, lunch is provided for all attendees at noon in the common area near the CACC bookstore. “A table will also be set up starting at noon to allow the kids to get autographs from the MLB players and coaches,” Thomas said.
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CACC head baseball coach Larry Thomas congratulates the Trojan baseball and softball teams after their exhibition game on Halloween. He organized the Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp coming up Jan. 7.
Registration for the camp is $10, with checks payable to Central Alabama CC Baseball Fund. “That provides a T-shirt and lunch for the kids,” Thomas said. Thomas has been coaching at CACC since the beginning of the fall semester and was inspired by his wife’s father for the camp’s conception. “My father-in-law started this 26 years ago in Thomasville,” he said.
Thomas pointed out that the Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp will be held at an ideal time for area youth. “It will give them something to look forward to right after Christmas,” he said. Plus, it will give attendees a taste of an extended camp planned for this coming summer. “In the summer we’ll have a more in-depth camp with multiple days,” Thomas said. Thomas added that the
camp leaders are coming to the Lake Martin area the week prior to the camp on a hunting trip and efforts are under way to secure hunting land for the trip. Those interested in providing the use of land for the MLB hunts or those with questions about or wishing to register for the Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp are encouraged to contact Thomas at 251-533-4059 or by email at lthomas29@ cacc.edu.
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS • Dadeville varsity basketball at Elmore County, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 • Dadeville High Varsity Wrestling p.m. home match against Benjamin Russell, • Reeltown basketball at Eclectic, 2 p.m. junior high girls 5 p.m., junior high • Benjamin Russell JV boys, varsity boys/girls basketball home game against boys 6 p.m. Wetumpka, 4:30 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend varsity boys, Friday, Dec. 16 girls basketball host Horseshoe Bend • Benjamin Russell JV boys, Invitational with Holtville, Wadley varsity girls/boys basketball home and Woodland, HB varsity girls vs game against Central Coosa, 4:30 Woodland 7 p.m., other times TBA. p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 15
• Reeltown basketball at LaFayette, JV boys 3:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:45 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17 • Benjamin Russell wrestling hosts Dwight Buzbee Invitational, time TBA. • Benjamin Russell freshman boys/ JV girls basketball at Handley, girls noon, boys 1 p.m.