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Council appoints new city finance director By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City has a new finance director. In a 4-2 vote, the Alexander City City Council appointed Sandy Stanbrough to the position. Stanbrough held many leadership roles in accounting for the Russell Corp. heading up cost accounting before moving over to payroll and pensions, where she over-
saw the payments to more than 10,000 employees. She has a history in working with Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors and painted herself as willing to work tirelessly to do things the right way. “When a job has to be done, it’s going to get done – no matter what it takes,” she said during her interview. Lee Jones, an Alexander City resident who is a controller for a unit of automotive parts manufacturer See COUNCIL • Page 2
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Sandy Stanbrough, center, is congratulated by residents after she was selected as the city’s new finance director in a 4-2 vote Monday evening.
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Medicaid, Education and General Fund Budgets, prisons and redistricting are going to be big items in the upcoming legislative session which begins today in Montgomery. These are not only big items for funding this year but for years to come. “We are going to be OK for Medicaid in 2018,” House District 81 Representative Mark Tuggle said. “It is “I think the because of using General the BP settlement that is for Session is the but 2018 only. And appropriate Medicare is askvenue to take ing for even more up the lottery money.” Tuggle hopes issue.” that by going – Rep. Mark Tuggle down the same road of managing expenses and trying to expand revenues will help bring the finances of the state back in line. “You have to work the budgets from both sides, both the revenues and the
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With the parking lot on Broad Street complete, the only remaining items are making new traffic lights and lighting operational in the area. The new lights will give the streetscape a uniform look.
NEARING THE FINISH LINE Broad Street project almost complete By MITCH SNEED Editor
The parking lot and beautification in the parking lot at Broad Street Plaza is virtually complete, with just a few punch list items remaining, according to Alexander City Community Relation’s Director Al Jones. Work has been going on for parts of six months on the Broad Street Streetscape Project, so seeing it near completion is welcome news. “The last thing the parking lot and plaza
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Tickets available now for Sidewalk Prophets show Saturday By MITCH SNEED Editor
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The two men accused of murder in the death of LaDarrell Lamar Hart remain in the Tallapoosa County Jail no bond was set which is customary in capital murder cases, but the attorney for one of the men has filed a motion hoping to change that. Edward Rashun Ponds Thomas, 20, and 20-yearold Bobby Lee Ponds Jr., were arrested Jan. 20 and charged with capital murder in the Jan. 18 shooting death of 27-year-old Thomas Hart in his Third Street home in Alexander City. Attorney Mitch Gavin, who was appointed to represent Ponds in the case, has filed a motion seeking his release on his “personal recognizance.”
A musical and spiritual experience that is getting rave reviews and packing out venues across the country is coming to Alexander City Saturday night. The Sidewalk Prophets are set perform Feb. 11 at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium and tickets are now available online. The Sidewalk Prophets Prodigal Tour is a presentation that combines music, multimedia and interaction for what band member Dave Frey calls “a totally immersive experience.” “Our Prodigal Tour is something that is unique and different than anything we’ve done
before,” said Frey. “We’ve produced a short film that is shown in conjunction with the music, and it has some interactive moments. We hope it provides the audience a totally immersive experience where they can leave finding something that touched them directly.” The show is sponsored by Marshall Street Church of God and Pastor Rick Levell said having the band here is a big get for Alexander City. “They are riding an incredible wave of success and popularity right now,” Levell said. “Their music has such a powerful mesFile / The Outlook sage and the range of people that they appeal to is amazing. We The award-winning Sidewalk Prophets will be in concert Saturday at the Benjamin See CONCERT • Page 3 Russell High School auditorium and tickets are now available online.
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DEAR ABBY: My husband is a very aggressive driver. He tailgates, cuts people off, narrates “play by play” during driving and stresses me out. He was involved in two accidents that I am convinced were his fault, although one was blamed on the other driver. Fortunately, nobody was hurt. Because of this I prefer to drive. The other day, he actually reached across and honked my horn while I was driving because somebody delayed a few seconds at the stoplight! We weren’t in a hurry and there was no need to honk. Our children were in the car. When I complained, he told me to “just get over it.” He gets so grouchy if I say anything about his driving. We live in a relatively small town and our vehicles are very identifiable. All of the crazy road rage incidents I hear about certainly don’t help. Any suggestions? I’m
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DEAR ABBY: I have been married for seven years, and my husband and I have had our ups and downs. He never thought he would have kids until he met me, and now we have two. After our second child, we agreed that we were done having children. I was OK with it because it seemed after each child our relationship became strained. Recently we reached the point of deciding whether we would either separate or work harder on our marriage. We decided to stick it out. The problem is, while we were in the process of getting back together, I became pregnant again. I’m afraid to tell him because I know how stressed he gets. I’m afraid it will be too much for him, and he will cut himself off emotionally from me and the kids. This wasn’t planned. We were using protection, but getting an abortion is something I could never do. I know this
Mrs. Jimmie Jeannettee Alewine 1939- 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Jimmie Jeannettee Alewine, 77, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. John Watkins and Rev. Rick Worthy will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Alewine passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2017 at the UAB. She was born on July 27, 1939 in Alexander City, Alabama to Jimmy Taylor and Donna Lee Pike. She was
Mrs. Wynoma M. Porch 1928 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Wynoma M. Porch, 89, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Branch of First United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Densmore will officiate. A private burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Branch of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Porch passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Russell
a member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Jimmie loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending countless hours with them. She enjoyed dancing, country music and cooking. The family will surely miss her wonderful dressing and sweet potato casserole. She is survived by her children; Joyce Bradford (Jerry) of Kellyton, Bobby Fuller (Tammy) of Alexander City, Pam Wright (Johnny) of Alexander City, Jimmy Fuller (Helen) of Alexander City, Tina Welcher (Leon), and Chris Alewine (Maryellen) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Jeremy Bradford (Crystal), Jeffrey Bradford (Stacy), Michelle Montgomery (Russell), Anthony Fuller (Railyn), Allison Peters (Josh), Victoria
Fuller (Chris), Michael Wright, Jenny Fuller, Adam Fuller (Kristin), Austin Alewine, and Brianna Alewine; sixteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Pike and James Pike (Debbie); sisters, Sue Sasser (Charles) and Dinah Harrelson; and daughter-in-law, Tina Fuller of Alexander City. She was preceded in death by her sons, Steven Lynn Fuller; parents; brother, Don Pike and sister, Donna Mask. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
Medical. She was born on January 23, 1928 in Alexander City, Alabama to Rhett W. McCreight and Eula Burnett McCreight. She was an active member of Trinity Branch of First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leldon Porch of Alexander City; daughters, Karen Porch of Smyrna, GA and Nancy P. Hill (Daniel W.) of Birmingham; son, James McCreight Porch (Susan) of Hoover; grandchildren, Danny Hill (Jamie), Joe Hill, and Jack Porch; greatgrandchildren, Ezra Hill and Alastair Hill; and her siblings Jimmy McCreight of Russellville, Billy McCreight of Cowpens, Ramona Kalba of Daviston,
Cherya Drake of Daviston, and Judy Baker of Alexander City. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings Lenford McCreight, Stanley McCreight, Burnell Cotney, and Ray McCreight. The family requests no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Branch of First United Methodist Church 3266 U.S. Hwy 280 Alexander City, AL 35010 or to one’s favorite charity. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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Nemac, was the other finalist who was interviewed by the full council last week. Nabors was all smiles after the appointment was confirmed. “I’m glad to have her,” Nabors said. “I have worked with her long enough to expect her to do a great job.” Tommy Spraggins, Tim Funderburk, Eric Brown and Scott Hardy voted in favors of Stanbrough, while Bobby Tapley and Buffy Colvin voted no. Council President Tommy Spraggins pulled from some of the traits that Stanbrough mentioned in the interview to welcome her on board. “You said in the interview that you were stubborn and determined and that you were going to get it right,” Spraggins said with a smile. “We are going to hold you to that. We are glad to have you.” Tapley said before the vote that both candidates had strengths, but it would have been preferred to have someone with governmental accounting experience. Colvin said she applauded both candidates for their interest and desire to serve the city. “A public interview is not an easy thing, but they both did it and did very well,” Colvin said. “Our choice was difficult, but one was made and we will move forward.” Alexander City has been without a paid finance director from the time the new council and mayor were sworn in. One of the first acts of the newly installed city council on Nov. 7 was a 6-0 vote against reappointing Sandra Machen as the city’s finance director. The city is in need of help with its finances. The city is operating on last year’s budget four months after the state’s deadline for a new budget to be passed. The city’s books have not been balanced in more than three years and is paying two separate accountants to try to get that caught up. The price tag for that assistance is rising close to a half-million dollars. Audits for the last two fiscal years have not been completed. The council also approved a committee to begin the process of hiring a permanent fire chief. The named that were on the resolution that was approved by the council were Nabors, Colvin, Funderburk, Human Resources Director Tammy Walker, Det. William Grant , Russell Medical’s Michelle Goldhagen and a representative from the Fire College of Alabama. The committee that will begin selecting a new city clerk is scheduled to meet today to begin whittling the nearly 150 applicants down to a pool to be interviewed. A temporary part-time position for document control was approved so that current city clerk can work 20 hours per week to help the city sort through records and make sure that they are handled properly during the transition. The council authorized Nabors to execute a lease termination with SouthernCare for the space they have rented at the former Russell Main Office on Lee Street. They had been in the building since 2011 and are moving to a new location. The council also approved to hold a public hearing on March 6 to consider rezoning of property currently owned by Russell Brands at the corner of Lee Street and Highway 280. Word is that they hope to sell a parcel there for a new Dairy Queen restaurant. Police Officer of the Year Riley Foshee and Firefighter of the Year Steven Caldwell were also recognized by the council.
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The motion states that he is not “an extraordinary bail risk” and “will not jeopardize the safety of the community.” The motion claims that Ponds will live with his mother in Dadeville and will neither flee nor go into hiding should he be released.” Gavin has also filed a motion to allow Ponds to be present at all court proceedings and stated in advance federal and state constitutional objections, which is customary in capital cases. No dates for motion hearings have been set and will likely be taken up at arraignment. Attorney James Bailey has been appointed to represent Thomas in the case. No motions have been filed on his behalf at this point in the process. Records show that Ponds and Thomas are scheduled to appear before Judge Kim Taylor on March 21 for an arraignment. The criminal complaint for each of the men contains similar wording that includes that they suspects
“did intentionally cause the death of LaDarrell Lamar Hart, by shooting him with a firearm, and caused said death during the time that were in the course of committing a theft of two Emerson televisions, and a 2010 Dodge Charger blue in color.” The complaint also indicates that Hart may have attempted to fight off the men who were armed with handguns as they attempted to rob him. In the end the complaint says the men shot and killed Hart. Hart, a well-known resident who served as a comanager at Wal-mart, was found shot to death when his roommate came home from work at about 5 a.m. Investigators responded to the home at 1522 Third Street in Alexander City and found Hart dead, having suffered what police called “two apparent gunshot wounds.” It was found that Hart had invited people to his home to play cards and that another message on social media showed that as of 3 a.m. he was still alive.
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that were installed as a part of the project. “That is a very complicated intersection so that portion is taking a little time,” Jones said. “But that is in the final wrapping up stages. I’m pretty confident that we will see that done by the end of the month. Obviously things can happen, but as it stands now, it appears that will be the case.” One thing about the lights that has some people asking questions is the appearance of cameras atop the traffic light standards. Jones said that it’s not a case of big brother watching, the devices are actually sensors to help manage traffic flow. “The way traffic is generally regulated is by having sensors under the pavement, so when there is a car stopped there and they need a green light, it sends a message to the control system and the light cycles,” Jones said. “In this case, rather than disturbing the pavement, the sensor is above and it picks up on movement from that vantage point. “It does look like that and you can’t believe how many people have asked me about that. I even had a student at career day ask me that the other day. But no it’s not cameras – just a sensor.”
Alexander City’s Broad Street Streetscape project began in July and aimed to further beautify the Broad Street corridor that lies north of Broad Street between Clay and Green Streets. Henderson and Coker was the contractor on the project. The project is being paid for by Transportation Alternative Program funds received from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Total cost of the project was originally $544,000 for which the city required 20 percent match – plus city engineering and inspection costs – is $125,000. Jones said the other project that could see some behind the scenes movement in the coming months is engineering for the extension of Central Boulevard. That’s the road that provided a clear and more direct route through the former Russell Corp. complex. “I don’t thing we will see paving there this year, but we will begin on a lot of the things to get ready for that to happen,” Jones said.
Session expenses,” Tuggle said. “We have to work with the agencies to reign in costs. It takes a combination of both. We have to work on both sides of the equation. The General has a little growth in revenue but it is not going to go far. We have to look at revenues too like the Amazon deal.” The Amazon deal started Nov. 1 where Amazon agreed to collect a flat eight percent tax on sales. According to Tuggle, the Amazon deal has resulted in the collection of $20 million in sales taxes from online sales. “It is a little bright spot going forward,” Tuggle said. “It is not a large amount in the overall but it helps.” Tuggle says the Education Budget will be up about $90 million but it will not do as much as everyone wants with K-12 getting about $54 million. “That money is almost gone keeping up with things,” Tuggle said. “Pre-K is wanting to expand. We are going to do the best that we can.” According to Tuggle two possible funding sources are from a gasoline tax and the lottery especially since the gasoline tax has not been
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increased since 1992. “Gas mileage has greatly improved since the last increase,” Tuggle said. “A gas tax is per gallon. What is being proposed is a three-cent increase. That would go a long way for our bridges especially when we have some that school buses and log trucks cannot cross. But Tuggle warned the gasoline tax increase does not have a sponsor yet but is coming from the County Commission Association. The session will include talks on prisons. “Prisons will be a serious issue,” Tuggle said. “It is going to be brought up again.” Tuggle now thinks the legislature has the time to take up the lottery issue. “I think the general session is the appropriate venue to take up the lottery issue, not a special session,” Tuggle said. “I think with it in the General Session we can devote the necessary time to it. Hopefully, I think we can vote to put it up to a referendum.” Tuggle explains he has not taken a stance one way or the other on many issues. “I am supposed to have an open mind on
things,” Tuggle said. “We are not yet looking at the final version on anything yet.” Tuggle said the session will likely take up redistricting. Jan. 20 the federal courts ruled 12 districts as unconstitutional, including the neighboring district 82 of Pebblin Warren. “Warren had taken over some of Camp Hill and Tallapoosa County in the last redistricting,” Tuggle said. “The courts have said that district has to be redrawn and it borders my district. It has to be resolved before the 2018 election.” Tuggle says the last redistricting was not done without checking with the feds. “What we did last time was pre-approved by the DOJ,” Tuggle said. “Now we have to redraw 12 of the districts.” Locally, Tuggle says there are two things up for consideration – constables and a mandatory fire fee for the Union Volunteer Fire District. “The county commission has asked that the constable positions be removed,” Tuggle said. “I am still hashing that out. I have not made a final decision. “The Union Volunteer
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Fire Department has asked that the fire fee in their district be made mandatory.” The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus announced Monday its “Strengthen Alabama” legislative agenda for the 2017 regular session. Senate Republicans will provide tax cuts for Alabama’s working families, reform state government to save taxpayer dollars, protect Alabamians’ Second Amendment rights and uphold the sanctity of human life. “I look forward to working with my colleagues as we roll up our sleeves and put in the necessary work to implement these bold reforms, which strengthen Alabama’s future and will create more opportunity for the hard-working taxpayers of this state,” said President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston). “Senate Republicans are committed to building a lasting, positive impact that makes Alabama a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
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hope to get the word out, especially for this show. It is much, much more than a concert. The things we are hearing about the positive message and experience that people walk away with is very impressive.” Sidewalk Prophets are a contemporary, fivepiece Christian alternative rock band that is originally from Anderson, Indiana. The band was first formed in 2003 by lead singer Frey and guitarist Ben McDonald while both were attending Anderson University in Indiana. Without their knowledge one of their demos was stolen, which was then entered into a contest, leading to their performance in the competition, according to publicity material from the band. “This resulted in them catching the attention of a number of radio disc jockeys and label people, including Audio Adrenaline’s Will McGinnis,” according to the band bio. “McGinnis gave the duo an opportunity to play for a huge crowd, interspersed with label executives, which led to a showcase event. “Eventually, the then duo signed a deal with Word Records, and was joined by guitarist Shaun Tomczak, bassist Cal Joslin, and drummer Justin Nace.” Since that start, the band has sold more than 500,000 albums, 1.5 million digital singles, been nominated for a Billboard Music Award. The band has played more than 2,000 shows before 2.5 million fans, garnered five No. 1 singles and eight top five radio hits, received over 11 million YouTube views, and been nominated for four Dove Awards, winning one. Frey said that while some see the demanding tour schedule as a burden, the band sees it as a blessing. The hardest thing about being on the road for 200 dates a year is just being away from home,” Frey said. “If it was just about the music, I would have laid it down a long time ago. But this is much bigger than that. We get to see a lot of places and get to know the hearts of the people we meet. This year we even have a pastor on the road with us and he has helped with keeping us focused on the mission and keeps the devotional messages coming every day. “While it could be a grind, we look at it like look what God has allowed us to do – make this music and praise his name in places all over the country and world.” In addition to bringing a positive message and some of the hottest contemporary Christian sounds to Alexander City, the event will serve as a kickoff for a new Christian-based club forming at Benjamin Russell High School. Tickets are $10 online or at the door, but tickets are limited. To pick up your seats in advance you can order online at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/sidewalk-prophets-prodigal-tour-immersive-concert-experience-alexander-city-al-tickets-30167714446.
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t’s a shame that Alexander City’s Terrell Owens didn’t get enough votes to be a part of the National Football Leagues Class of 2017. It was the second straight year that he failed to garner the 80 percent of the votes needed to be enshrined in Canton. While many blame Owens because of his personality, his outlandish touchdown dances and the perception he had as a hotdog, that’s not supposed to be what the Hall of Fame is about. It’s supposed to be about his performance on the field. It’s hard to argue with Owens’ numbers: • Only three players in NFL history have more than 130 receiving touchdowns: Jerry Rice (197), Randy Moss (156) and Terrell Owens (152). • Owens is fifth in total touchdowns scored, behind Rice, Moss, Emmitt Smith and LaDanian Tomlinson. • He is second — to Rice — with 15,934 receiving yards. • He had eight 10-touchdown seasons and nine 1,000-yard seasons. • He was a first-team All-Pro five times. • His nine-catch, 122-yard performance while injured in Super Bowl XXXIX is a truly legendary showing that would have made him Super Bowl MVP had the Eagles pulled it out vs. the Patriots. Running backs LaDanian Tomlinson and Terrell Davis, defensive end Jason Taylor, quarterback Kurt Warner and kicker Morten Anderson were all voted in. While there is no question all five of those players were good players, the numbers suggest that only Tomlinson and Warner are in the same league as Owens. Some say he was a jerk, didn’t work hard and teammates hated him. Consider these words from Auburn native Demarcus Ware who played with TO in Dallas. “I think he’s a great player, a great teammate…I sort of modeled myself by the way he played sometimes,” Ware was quoted in a story by SB Nation. “He was really good in the locker room, real funny guy, I mean, really serious when it came down to playing football. I mean, what else do you need in a player?” So why wasn’t Owens voted into a Hall of Fame that includes such moral giants like O.J. Simpson? Good question. He should be there. Maybe next year.
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know Democrats and progressives are going nuts over President Trump’s first few weeks in office — I know the Middle East is a mess and that we have no small number of incredible challenges at home — but I have my own worries. Like millions of other Americans, I’m on my annual February diet. You see, it’s not easy to be trim and fit in America. Our culture is saturated with an abundance of high-calorie, processed foods that turn into instant fat. We work long and hard in sedentary office jobs, then eat our stress away, two or three fast-food treats at a time. We’ve become so fat, to quote Rodney Dangerfield, that our bathtubs have stretch marks. We know our increasing tubbiness isn’t healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity-associated diseases such as diabetes have soared in recent years. Gallbladder diseases, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and heart disease are all caused by carrying too much weight. And so we are on a continuous mission to lose weight. Our challenge is that the fad diets that promise to get us there go in and out of fashion faster than the white patent leather shoes and belts my father used to wear to church. According to the website The Daily Meal ( thedailymeal.com ), the
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Mediterranean Diet — it features natural, plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts — is in. So, too, is the Paleo Diet, which apparently is similar to the Mediterranean Diet, except legumes are forbidden. Which is a shame, too, because I just learned that legumes include alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, lupin beans, mesquite, carob, soybeans, peanuts and tamarind — which go well with the bourbon I am driven to drink as I try to figure out which diet to go on. Volumetrics is another “in” diet. It encourages the consumption of low-energydensity foods, which make you feel full with fewer calories than high-energy-density foods. It also sounds like too much math is involved. The Gluten Diet is on the outs, though, according to The Daily Meal. Apparently, it puts people at risk for “different deficiencies such as B vitamin deficiencies, calcium, fiber, vitamin D, and iron.” The Daily Meal no longer favors the Atkins Diet, either, which makes me sore. Dr. Atkins said we could eat delicious steaks, pork, chicken and fish. He said we could eat as much eggs and cheese and
other tasty no-sugar treats as we could stuff into our bellies. His diet was all the rage for years. But now The Daily Meal says his diet is a “no go”? That it is not heart-healthy and that most users are not compliant over the long term? Not so fast! Several prominent studies have concluded that old Doc Atkins was onto something. Low-carbohydrate diets may actually take off more weight than low-fat diets and may be surprisingly better for cholesterol, too. One of my greatest dieting disappointments of the last 20 years, though, was the failure of the “exercise pill,” which had shown promise at Duke University around 2002. Researchers had located the chemical pathways that muscle cells use to build strength and endurance. With that knowledge in hand, there was hope that a pill could be created that would pump up muscle cells without the need for actual exercise. Dieting Americans could have sat on the couch, chomping potato chips and dip, while their biceps got as round as cantaloupes and their abs got as hard as stone — but this uniquely American dieting innovation wasn’t to be. I think I’ll try a new, restrictive diet this February: the “Democrats in Congress Diet.” I’ll deny myself everything. Tom Purcell is a columnist distributed through Cagle Cartoons.
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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Beginning Jan. 30, free tax and electronic tax filing assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., 5030 Hwy 280, Alex City, AL IRS certified volunteers will provide the free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms. The free tax sites are designed to assist seniors 60+ (with no income limit), taxpayers under age 60 with incomes less than $54,000, and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. Please do not bring people to the site not involved in the filing of your taxes due to the limited space. Waiting may be necessary. Volunteers will provide free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. beginning Jan. 25. Please arrive and register for assistance at least one hour before closing time. Jan. 30, 31 and February – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. March – Mondays and Tuesdays – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Thursdays – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays --- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information You Must Bring To The Tax Site: The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s license-for taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s B, R, and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. ALL employed taxpayers should bring a copy of their year-end pay stub. In regards to the itemized deduction list, you should bring all the documentation that applies to you. Even if you do not itemize on your Federal taxes you may be able to do so on your State return. For more info call (256) 234-0347.
February 9 - 10
SEUSSICAL JR: The Radney Elementary School Drama Club is producing Seussical Jr. at the Benjamin Russell auditorium Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Admission is $5
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TRASH WALK: The February PATH Trash Walk will meet at Dirt Road Gourmet located on Highway 229 near Martin Dam on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. Volunteers can arrive as early as 8 a.m. and enjoy coffee and a sampling of sausage & grits provided by Dirt Road Gourmet owners Jackie & Reuben Thornton. At the conclusion of the walk the volunteers will drop filled bags of trash at Dirt Road Gourmet and enjoy a cookout hosted by the Thornton’s. This annual event has become one of the most successful area cleanups each year with as many as 50 volunteers participating. For additional information contact John Thompson at lmra@lmra.info. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis are hosting their annual pancake breakfast Feb. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes and Conecuh sausage. The money raised is donated back into the community for youth based organizations. VALENTINE DANCE: The Weogufka Center for the Arts Entertainment and Education is hosting a Valentine Dance with the Back
Street Band playing Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door for $10. Concessions will be available from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS: Good News Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting a Congenital heart Defect Awareness Fundraiser Christian Singing and Silent Auction Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Alabama to the Pediatric Cardiology Department. Performing will be Zach Channell, 49 North, All for Him, Emily Sims, Resounding Gospel Singers,Kendra Gardmner, Tammy Ozment, Nothin but Grace and Rogers Gospel Music Barn. There will be food and drinks available and bring a lawn chair.
February 12
EVANGELIST: Passion Church is hosting Evangelist Danny Johnston Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
February 13
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 14
VALENTINES DINNER: Kellyton United Methodist Church is hosting a Valentines Dinner Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $7.50 each of a family of four for $20. The menu includes lasagna, salad and strawberry shortcut. There will also be karaoke.
February 15
OLLI MINI-TERM: Palette Painting and an Inside lokk at the U.S. Intelligence Community are being presented at the Winter Mini-Term for First Time OLLI Members Feb. 15, Feb. 23, March 1 and March 8. To register call 334-844-5100.
February 16
ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Arts Association of Central Alabama will meet Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Sportplex. Diane Hough will give a demonstration on pencil drawing.
will be Feb. 18 starting at 7 a.m. at the Dadeville High School cafeteria. Tickets are available almost every where in Dadeville for $6. For questions call Peggy Bullard at 256-8259415. POLAR PLUNGE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its Second Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Park entrance fees apply to non-campers. PANCAKES FOR ROBOTICS: Faith Christian Academy will host a Pancake Breakfast with sausage, juice and coffee at the upper level gym of Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. All you can eat in-house. Carry out is available. You may purchase tickets from FCA students or by calling the church office at 256-234-6421. Tickets are also available at the door. The proceeds will go to send the FCA Robotics teams which consist of 4th grade thru 8th grade students to the National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Bibb Graves School in Millerville will have a pancake breakfast Saturday Feb. 18, serving from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eatin or carry out. Plate includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $6. All profit is used for renovation of the old High School section of the Community Center. Trade Day will be from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, candy bars, and soft drinks will be available at lunch time. PRAYER BREAKFAST: Great Bethel Baptist Church is hosting a prayer breakfast and book signing with Rev. Sondrea L. Tolbert and her book “On the Bright Side – Morning Joy” Feb. 18 at 8:30 a:m.
February 19
LAKE WATCH ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Watch of Lake Martin Annual Meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Building. Along with a business meeting, Jimmy Lanier, founder of CRATA will be the guest speaker. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting friends and family day Sunday,Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. with guest pastor Rev. Anthony Pogue and the Bethesda Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Lovely is Rev. Bernard Harris.
February 18
CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600. Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@ gmail.com NORRIS HOLLEY AND EDWARDS FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards family will be Feb. 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bud Porch Building. Bring a dish. COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
February 20
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Daphne Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your eɈorts to get past a problem might be rewarding yet somewhat chaotic. Your self-expression alternates between aggression and compassion. If you’re feeling pressured, try to verbalize these feelings before they evolve into resentment. Tonight: Follow your sixth sense. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are likely to express your thoughts without hesitation. As a result, you inadvertently could trigger others. A friend might encourage you to go for a heartfelt desire. When you evaluate your reasons, you’ll see that the issue is a fear of taking risks. Tonight: Out late. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Use care with Änancial commitments. Explore diɈerent ideas, but don’t come to a conclusion just yet. Trust what is happening, and that an older person means well. Don’t exaggerate a possibility in your mind; otherwise, you’ll be disappointed. Tonight: Say “yes.” CANCER (June 21-July 22) You feel as though you can take on more than your share. Explore a new opportunity with someone who has had a similar experience. One-onone relating will prove to be very eɈective. Know that you can convince a loved one of nearly anything. Tonight: As you like it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You’ll express your caring in a way that helps others understand where you are coming from. You could encourage one person but infuriate someone else with the same choice of words. Others share some strong opinions; listen to them. Tonight: Brainstorm away. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You demonstrate great attention to detail. You know what it will take to succeed, and you’ll proceed down the right path. A meeting proves to be unusually supportive. A close associate suddenly might agree to work with you. Tonight: Favorite people, favorite place.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You can speak up about something only when you are sure of yourself. Your creativity and ability to brainstorm prove to be sources of many ideas. Working with a respected individual supports this ability. You could be up for a promotion in the near future. Tonight: Take the lead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your involvement with someone who is quite diɈerent from you remains high. Don’t allow your imagination to put someone on a pedestal. Be careful, as there is only one way this person can go from there, and that’s down. Tonight: Detach from a problematic situation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Allow those around you who work and/or live with you to express more fully where they are coming from. Resist shooting down someone’s suggestion right oɈ the bat. You have a way about you that sometimes overwhelm others. Tonight: Do whatever is needed. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others respond to you, but with more vitality than you had anticipated. Whether a loved one appreciates what you have to oɈer or seems unwilling to go with the Åow, know that he or she is being authentic. Agree to disagree, if you must. Tonight: Accept another person’s plans. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are likely to discover the importance of being responsive to questions, whether they are posed in a challenging way or simply out of curiosity. You might be working through more than you can realistically handle. Tonight: ReÅect on a choice that could be costly. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your mind seems to be working overtime right now. Air out some of your stronger feelings with a person who sees an issue the same way you do. As a result, you’ll be able to process them more easily. Tonight: Go along with someone’s imaginative idea.
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Pancake breakfast fundraisers in ample supply this month
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Alabama State Parks will conduct a prescribed burn within two longleaf pine zones at Wind Creek State Park in February/March 2017, weather permitting. The burns will be conducted as part of a wildlife habitat improvement project. The burn sites include a 40-acre longleaf pine tract thinned and planted specifically for bobwhite quail habitat and a 180-acre tract thinned and planted to increase the population of the Eastern wild turkey within the park. The Alabama Forestry Commission will assist with both burns. Every precaution will be taken to ensure proper smoke management and safety. The 40-acre habitat restoration project is a cooperative effort between The Covey Rise Chapter of Quail Forever, Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) and Alabama State Parks. The 180-acre habitat restoration project is a collaborative effort between the National Wild Turkey Federation, WFF and Alabama State Parks. Funding and volunteer efforts from each group have made this project possible. “Land that can support a variety of healthy plant and animal species, including bobwhite quail and turkey, will serve as a model for other state parks within this region of the state,” said Forrest Bailey, State Parks Natural Resources Chief. “Alabama State Parks will continue to work with our partners to perpetuate a sustainable forest that will become a place for park visitors to learn about this unique habitat.” Longleaf pine is a slow-growing, fire-tolerant species that needs fire in its life cycle in order to thrive. Prescribed fire is also a valuable tool in maintaining the integrity of a well-managed forest. When properly used, prescribed fire reduces the risk of wildfire by eliminating excess fuel on the ground and stimulating new plant growth. Additionally, thinning existing trees allows more sunlight to reach the ground, which stimulates the growth of grasses and forbs that serve as food for wild turkey, whitetailed deer, bobwhite quail, fox squirrel, woodpecker, bluebird and many other song birds. Biodiversity is typically high within a wellmanaged longleaf community. Historically, longleaf pine covered millions of acres across several southeastern states. Longleaf pine ecosystems thrived when controlled by naturally occurring fires. However, more than 50 years of fire suppression has degraded the health of some of these ecosystems. The Alabama State Parks Division relies on visitor fees and the support of other partners like local communities to fund the majority of their operations. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.alapark.com.
7 a.m. at the Dadeville High School cafeteria. Tickets are available almost everywhere in Dadeville for $6. For questions call Peggy Bullard at 256-8259415. Bibb Graves School in Millerville will have a pancake breakfast Saturday Feb. 18, serving from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eat-in or carry out. Plate includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $6. All profit is used for renovation of the old High School section of the Community Center. Trade Day will be from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, candy bars, and soft drinks will be available at lunch time.
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Stark says the team has been represented the area well in the past. “We were third in robotic design and second in performance last year,” Stark said. “We also won first another year.” The FCA breakfast will be held in the upper level gym the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. IT’s all you can eat in-house. Carry out is available. You may purchase tickets from FCA students or by calling the church office at 256-234-6421. Tickets are also available at the door. And there are other pancake breakfasts in there area. The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be Feb. 18 starting at
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a.m. “We have been hosting it there for a while,” Tomlin said. “It keeps getting There will be no short stacks of bigger and bigger. We have strong pancakes for the next two weekends as coffee, Conecuh Sausage and the best several local organizations are hosting pancakes in town. pancake breakfasts to raise funds for Tomlin wants everyone to know that their efforts in the community. the breakfast is all you can eat in person “This kicks off our fundraising efforts and to go plates are available. Tickets for the year,” Alexander City Kiwanian are available at the door for $6. Stefan Tomlin said. “It is one of three Faith Christian Academy will host major fundraisers for us each year.” a pancake breakfast Saturday, Feb. 18 Tomlin said the fundraiser helps fund to help fund its robotics team’s trip to the clubs efforts with children in the competition in May. community. “There are going to the robotics “We donate to the Boy Scouts, and competition at the World War II helped a baseball team last year,” Museum in New Orleans in May,” Tomlin said. “We also support DARE, Sandra Stark said. Camp ASCCA, Sav-A-Life and Reading is Fundamental. We have members from the Builders Club reading from books that we have purchased. And we support the Key Club at the high school. All of our programs that we support are youth based.” Tomlin says they will be hosting their pancake breakfast at the Benjamin Russell High School Cafeteria Saturday starting at 6 a.m. and lasting until 10 By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Signing day sleepers and show-stoppers Central Coosa sweeps playoff semifinals
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very year after Signing Day, my “Talkin’ Tuscaloosa Podcast” (@TalkinTusc on Twitter) and “Crimson Country Club” website partner Jimmy Stein and I write a blog on the superlatives of the Alabama incoming class. Needless to say, this exercise has been much more fun under the Nick Saban regime since the Tide has reeled in seven straight top ranked classes. So please read a sample of the categories below and enjoy if you are an Alabama fan.... Or read them below and vomit in terror if you cheer for someone else. Biggest Get of the Class…. Offensive Lineman Alex Leatherwood. LUKE He’s big…. ROBINSON Mean… And Columnist has an awesome last name for an offensive lineman. Bama Online projects him as a starter on the OL next year and I am inclined to agree. This kid has Jonah Williams/Cam Robinson potential. What makes him so special though is that committed in JUNE of 2015! Just an unbelievable job by the Bama staff to hang on to a guy like him to shot up the recruiting rankings and finished as a unanimous five star. Sleeper….. Defensive Back Kyriq McDonald. Comparisons are for lazy suckers…. So that’s why I compare McDonald to former Tider Javy Arenas. I AM NOT SAYING HE’LL BE AS GOOD (OR BELOVED) AS JAVY, OK!?! Juss sayin’ his STORY, build and powerpacked aggressiveness remind me of Javy. Also, I like that his name is pronounced the same backerds as it is ferwerds. “Kyriq”= “Qiryk” Future Top 5 NFL Pick….Defensive Lineman Isaiah Buggs. This may be the category I am the best in predicting historically. At 6-5, 280 Buggs has the build you want for a D-Lineman. If you believe iron sharpens iron, then his future practice battles with Leatherwood and the like will only make him much better than he already is, too. I see Buggs’ having a Jarran Reed type impact along the defensive front next season. Plus, Alabama NEEDS Buggs to be good… If not great. Not NFL Material, But Will Eventually Be Missed…. Quarterback Mac Jones. OK… Hear me out. I DO NOT predict Jones to be the starter at ‘Bama. Maybe ever. Not with Jalen Hurts around three more years and fellow QB Tua Tagovailoa in this same class. However, I like Jones’ game enough (and the high school he hails from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida) to be confident that should he be thrust into duty like Tom Cruise in “Edge of Tomorrow” (sorry… “Edge of Tomorrow” is on the in the background), I believe he’ll be adequate enough to not lose the game for UA. Talk about your vote of confidence, huh? Can’t Wait to See First Play of . Wide Receiver Jerry Jeudy. JooooOOOOOOoooooooooo-Deeeeeee will be the new stadium cry of Alabama’s crazed fan base. This cat has the feet of Hermes on meth. Imagine if Fred Astaire were 18 years old, could run like he had nitroglycerin up his backside and would catch anything thrown at him. Jeudy is a winner, ya’ll. ‘Bama fans will also be saying, That’s GOLD Jerry (Jeudy) – GOLD! Wish We Had Signed.... and Didn’t….. Linebacker TD Moultry. I am not so sure TD and Rueben Foster aren’t long lost twins. Moultry is a tackling machine that overheats when he meets the ball carrier. Auburn hasn’t signed a lot of guys I wish ‘Bama had gotten recently, but Moultry is certainly one of them. I think he will be a star on the Plains. Wish We Had Signed..... and Did…..Wide Receiver Tyrell Shavers. Like that houseplant your mom gave you for your birthday, I don’t think this kid gets enough love. He is long, lanky and fast He played HS ball in Texas and his film is wow-inducing. Every receiver Alabama signed is more highly ranked than Shavers and I get that. I just love the idea of throwing the fade to this athletic praying mantis. Most Electric…. Wide Receiver Henry Ruggs, III. OooooooooooWeeeeee. This boy has more jets than the Monte Carlo airport…. More hops than Avondale Brewery…. More moves than a nomadic Mick Jagger. He is going to be fun to watch. He AND Jeudy together???? And Calvin Ridley??? And Tyrell Shavers???? Even Jalen Hurts can’t overthrow these Frisbee catchin’ dogs! Surefire Superstar…. Running Back Najee Harris. He wasn’t great at the Army All American game, but he had some knee issues that he played through all year. He is a certified future star. The kind of kid that is legendary eventually. I don’t want to be hyperbolic, but I think Najee STARTS at RB by game 4 next year and he goes on to set ‘Bama’s all time rushing mark. (Was that over the top? I can never tell! - $1 to Edward Nigma.) Welp, another year in the books. It’ll be fun to see just how wrong I was about these signees in four years! Luke Robinson is a local resident, a regular sports columnist for The Outlook and the president of the Lake Martin Bama Club.
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During Central Coosa’s semifinal playoff game against B.B. Comer Monday, acting head coach Jeremy Freeman instructs the Cougars during a time out in the second quarter. By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Central Coosa varsity boys continue in the Class 3A, Area 6 playoffs after defeating B.B. Comer by a score of 71-46 in Monday’s semifinal round at home. They did so under the leadership of acting head coach Jeremy Freeman, who has filled the position since Jan. 20. In that time, Cougars head coach Shane Smith has been on “detached duty,” according to Central Coosa Schools Superintendent Andi Wilson. “He’s taking some time off,” she said. “Coach Freeman is filling in.” Wilson did not provide further details of Smith’s “detached duty.” “I would not care to elaborate,” she said. The change in leadership has not seemed to negatively affect the Cougars, who dominated Monday’s semifinal against B.B. Comer from the start by leading 17-11 in the first quarter. The Cougars gained steam in the second quarter by adding 19 more points to B.B. Comer’s 13 for a halftime score of 36-24, Central Coosa. That home-court momentum continued in the second half as Central Coosa put down 21 more points in the third quarter while Comer managed 10. With that the Cougars’ lead expanded to 57-34 at the end of the third. B.B. Comer tried to rally in the fourth quarter with 22 final points. But while Coosa only put down 13 more, their established lead made them impossible to catch for a 71-46 win. “I am very pleased to win the game,” Freeman said. “That means we get to survive
till another day. ”Things started going in the basket and that got people excited,” he continued. “As things went on more people got involved.” The victorious team effort was good for the Cougars, Freeman said. “These guys have gone through a difficult time this year,” he said. “But we’re staying focused, we’ll keep doing what we need to and keep moving forward.” Leading the Cougars in Monday’s win was Central Coosa freshman forward Noel Jones with 17 points. He had help from senior guard Tyus Maxwell, who had 13. The Cougars’ win brings their season record to 15-11 overall and 7-2 in the region. The Cougars’ win also moves them to the area finals at home on Thursday at 7 p.m., where they play Randolph County or Beulah for top seed in the subregionals. The Central Coosa varsity girls had an equally successful semifinal game at home Monday as the Lady Cougars defeated B.B. Comer by an overwhelming 79-19. Central Coosa staked a claim from the start with a 30-4 lead in the first quarter. The Lady Cougars continue to dazzle in the second quarter with 19 more points to Comer’s one for a halftime lead o 49-5. That pattern continued in the second half as Coosa put 10 more points to Comer’s seven in the third for a 59-12 lead. Comer couldn’t catch the Lady Cougars as they only managed seven final points in the fourth quarter. Central Coosa sealed the win with 20 more points for a 79-19 final.
Central Coosa varsity girls basketball head coach was pleased with the win. “It was a great win,” she said. “But it wasn’t won by my starters. It was won by what I call the bench and beyond. The starters didn’t play except for one quarter. I was extremely impressed.”” Leading the Lady Cougars in the win was Central Coosa freshman small forward Aliona McKenzie with 20 points. She had help from senior point guard Malia Kelly with 12. The win brings the Lady Cougars’ season record to The win brings the Central Coosa varsity girls’ season record to 17-5 overall and undefeated in the region. The win also moves the Lady Cougars into the playoff finals 5 p.m. Thursday on the home court as they play Randolph County or Beulah for top seed in the subregionals. Lady Wildcats move on to area playoff finals The Benjamin Russell varsity girls post-season journey continues after the Lady Wildcats defeated Wetumpka 52-45 in Monday’s Class 6A, Area 6 semifinal game at Opelika. “We played hard,” said BRHS varsity girls basketball head coach Latreisha Moon. “Our post-players played really well, and I was proud of the way the girls played.” Leading the Lady Wildcats in the win were BRHS sophomores Jaaliya Caldwell with 24 points and LaHope Westbrooks, who had 16. Monday’s win brings the Lady Wildcats’ season record
to 13-9 overall ad 3-3 in the region. Monday’s win also sets the BRHS varsity girls up to return to Opelika Wednesday to take on the host in a 6 p.m. final round. The winner claims the area championship and a higher seed in the sub-regional games. Lady Tigers take first round of playoffs The Dadeville varsity girls continue on in the post season. The Lady Tigers defeated Holtville 73-9 in Monday’s Class 4A, Area 5 playoff firstround game at Elmore County. Monday’s win brings the Lady Tigers’ season record to 4-12 overall and 4-5 in the reion. The Dadeville varsity girls return to Elmore County Wednesday at 7 p.m. for the area semifinal game. The winner comes back for the final round on Friday at 6 p.m. against Alabama Christian or Tallassee. Lady Generals fall in playoff semifinals The Horseshoe Bend varsity girl’s post-season journey ended Monday as the Lady Generals lost 64-21 to LaFayette in the Class 2A, Area 8 basketball playoff semifinal game. Despite the loss, Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball head coach Erica Meigs said one Lady General shone in the contest. “Senior Shae Jones came off the bench and played a great game,” she said. So great that Jones led the Lady Generals in scoring with eight points. Monday’s loss ends the Lady Generals’ season 11-12 overall and 2-7 in the region.
Cunigan takes eighth in state indoor track championship By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Benjamin Russell was well represented this past weekend at the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s State Indoor Track Meet at the Birmingham Crossplex. In Class 6A, BRHS sophomore Lance Cunigan took eighthplace in both the 800 and 1,600-meter runs. In the 800-meter, Cunigan had a time of 2:04.53, earning one point. He earned another point in the 1,600-meter with a time of 4:41.25. “We’re just really excited for him,” said Benjamin Russell athletic director Pam Robinson, who watched the sophomore in the 800-meter event. “Lance is a real-
ly good runner and the Crossplex was an exciting venue to watch him in.” Cunigan’s efforts earned the Wildcats a team placement of 23rd out of 25 coming in ahead of Minor and John Carroll Catholic High School. Robinson anticipates this past weekend’s performance from Cunigan to be a sign of things to come next year. “He did a really good job,” she said. “We’re excited to see what he can do next year.” Cunigan earned the chance to compete at the state level after finishing with qualifying times at the Last Chance Invitational at the Crossplex earlier this month.
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Benjamin Russell sophomore Lance Cunigan placed in the top 10 in this past weekend’s AHSAA Indoor State Championships.