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Area deals with late arriving icy conditions Officials urge residents to limit travel at this time By MITCH SNEED and CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writers
After a week of watching electronic models and forecasts, local officials waited most of Friday for a wintry mix to come and the sun had almost set before rain that had fallen started to freeze and sleet started to pelt Tallapoosa County. The problems varied depending on the location, but as temperatures fell below freezing late in the day, slick spots started to form. With temperatures expected to remain below freezing into Saturday, Sheriff Jimmy Abbett gave the best advice. “When it comes to driving, ice is the worst possible problem we have to deal with,” Abbett said. “Unless it’s absolutely essential to travel stay at See WEATHER • Page 3
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Local schools implemented staggered early release schedules to ensure students received two meals and were allotted enough time to travel home before icy weather conditions arrived. While it created a traffic crunch, Alexander City and Tallapoosa County students got home safely. In addition to schools, several area banks and businesses closed early to beat the ice.
City and county see areas where they can improve performance By MITCH SNEED Editor
There has been some controversy statewide about the Alabama State Department of Education release of a school and system A-F Report Card, that didn’t include letter grades. But rather than getting into that side of the debate, local systems got grades that showed that they are “passing” and helped identify some areas where improvement can be made. In Alexander City, the system scored 90.54 in learning gains in reading and math. The system received an indicator score of 58.86 in student achievement in reading and math. The system also had an 85 percent gradation rate. The local gain indicator, which is tied to student outcomes, was a perfect score of 100. Tallapoosa County Schools received an indicator score of 81.31 in learning gains in reading and See REPORT • Page 7
Groups to discuss plans for Hamp Lyon Stadium By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
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This conceptual drawing shows the kind of things that are planned in the renovation of Alexander City’s Hamp Lyon Stadium. Officials plan to meet next week to get a status report and plan for what is to come.
Mainstreet Alexander City reports that the parties involved in the renovation to Hamp Lyon Field are scheduled to meet next week to talk progress and strategy as the construction date nears. Director Richard Wagoner said the first phase of construction to the historic football field in downtown Alexander City was set to begin around the first of April. Next Wednesday, he said he would meet with representatives
from the City of Alexander City, Tallapoosa County Commissioners and Alexander City Schools to take stock of what had been done and what was needed as they move toward phase one. He said that phase begins with demolition of existing structures at the field, and the groundwork that was required before any further construction could commence. Wagoner said there was about $175,000 worth of materials needed to install the drainage and wiring components. He said the development was
halted late in 2016 as the engineers advised that the work not begin during the traditionally rainy September and October months which fell during the extreme drought conditions. Meeting state criteria that had to be met as a result of building on a school ground was an obstacle as well. “It took us some time to get all the plans approved,” said Wagoner. In surveying the grounds Wagoner said they discovered See HAMP LYON • Page 3
Alex City Education Foundation, city schools hires new executive director By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
The Alexander City Schools Education Foundation has found a new executive director and Alexander City Schools a new grant writer by combining the positions and hiring a local woman with an expansive history in finance and fundraising. Alexander City School Superintendent Darrell Cooper said it was developed last fall resulting from a duel need of the school board for a grant writer, and the education foundation an executive director. Karen Jennings is the first person to hold the position, and said she felt it was a perfect position for her. Cooper said they combined the parttime positions to make a full-time salaried position and set out on interviews, closing out the process in October.
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He said hiring a grant writer for the schools had been a goal on their strategic plan for years. “We’re thrilled to have Karen on board on our staff. It’s the first time we’ve had someone like this,” said Cooper. As executive director of the ACSEF Jennings said she would oversee a number of duties, including the marketing, fundraising and implementation of projects. She said one part of her role as executive director would be to work on behalf of the foundation and its board in a fulltime capacity, whereas previously the board members split their time between their personal lives and the foundation. “There is just a plethora of things that you have to do. One of the main goals for the education foundation is to have somebody that can be here for the whole time,” said Jennings. “But I think they recognize that it can be so much more if
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they have somebody in place to follow through.” A joint statement released on behalf of the schools and the foundation stated she would be seeking grants for both entities largely under the direction of the superintendent. The statement also said Jennings would serve as liaison between the ACSEF Board of Directors, ACS, volunteers, principals and community groups. “Grant writing, you have to dedicate time and effort to it just to find them, to understand them and just to write them,” said Jennings. “I should be able to do that for both sides.” Coming from a financial background, she said she would have to be acclimated to the entire school system to learn the needs and to prioritize where to begin looking for grants.
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DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for five years, yet I can’t seem to make headway. I constantly obsess about my failed marriage and the fact that my ex has moved on and remarried. I plot every day how to make his life miserable, which gives me some relief. I have been to counseling, but can’t seem to move forward. I don’t want to be stuck in this rut forever. Please help me. -- CAN’T GET OVER IT IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR CAN’T: The quickest way out of the rut would be to find another licensed therapist and get more counseling. Clearly, the first one didn’t help you. Plotting to make your ex’s life miserable is not the answer. Acquiring the tools to make your own life better is the healthy, constructive way to go. And while you’re at it, keep busy with activities you enjoy so you’ll have less time to fixate on your situation. DEAR ABBY: I am married with two small children. Last year, my job of 18 years was outsourced overseas. Since
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then I have had an opportunity to go back to school and further my education. It sounds great, and I know a lot of people would jump at the chance, but I’m miserable. I hate going back to school. My husband, “Clay,” is insisting that I finish so I can get a high-paying job. I’d love to stay home and care for our kids, one of whom has high-functioning autism. Clay has never been a good provider. Paying the bills has always been up to me. Everyone says I should stick it out and graduate, but I feel like I’m neglecting our children and I’m grumpy all the time. I feel like a horrible mom. There is no way to lighten the class load. What should I do? Quit and seek a job at which I can work a normal day and then go home and care for my kids? Or tough it out and be miserable
Celia Price Sims Celia Price Sims, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama was born on April 4, 1946 in Alexander City, Alabama and passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the age of 70. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 9, 2017 from10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cain’s Chapel United Sims Methodist Church, 96 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, Alabama. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. at Cain’s Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev.
Suzie Beeson officiating. Graveside will follow at the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Mrs. Sims was preceded in death by her parents, Flossie Mae Bailey Price and Cecil Alonzo Price. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, William R. Sims, daughters, Melanie Pelham, Beth (Lance) Jaynes, and Laura (Rob) Senn. She was “Gran” to five grandchildren, Garrett Pelham, Cameron Pelham, Mac Jaynes, Amelia Jaynes, Wyatt Senn, and sister to Charlotte (Kevin) Taylor. She had a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She was a 1968 graduate of Huntingdon College and was a beloved teacher for almost 40 years, primarily spent at Frazer Christian Kindergarten. For all of Mrs.
Mr. Paul Turner 1938 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Paul Turner, 78, of Goodwater, Alabama, will be Monday, January 9, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. James H. Heath will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 9, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Turner passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center (Alabaster). He was born on March 18, 1938 in Parkdale, Alabama to William Artist Turner and Lola Mae Turner. He was an active member of New Harvest Church. Mr. Turner loved his children and grandchildren. He dedicated his life to serving others. He is survived by his wife, Martha Turner of Goodwater; daughters, Amy Hollis (Kenneth) of Pelham and Kristi L Turner-Craft of Maylene; grandchildren, Victoria Hollis, Gracie Craft, Trinity Hollis, Xander Craft, Kenny Hollis, III, Copland Craft, and Piper Craft; and sister, Laura Sargent. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, J. W. Turner. Family will accept potted plants or cut arrangements or contributions to Kellyton New Harvest, 712 Coosa County Road 28, Kellyton, AL, 35089, or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692. 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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Public Meetings n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. n Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.
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Sims’ friends who have prayed for her and the family through her fight with cancer, she won the fight and is now singing in heaven with Jesus. Your prayers and support for her made her feel so loved here on earth. Pallbearers will be Gilbert Rohan, Gil Rohan, Todd Rohan, Tim Rohan, Danny Faulkner, and Lynn Fowler. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cain’s Chapel Children’s Ministry, 96 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, Alabama 36022 or designated for pancreatic cancer research at UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, WTI 210, 1720 Second Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294. Online guest book available at www.gassettfuneralhome. net.
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Weather home and monitor the weather. “When the all clear is given that the roads have cleared up, then venture out if you have to. We went to 12-hour shifts and will keep people stationed strategically, but everyone can help by keeping travel at a minimum.” Tallapoosa County was under a winter storm warning all day Friday and was set to expire Saturday at 9 a.m. With temperatures at or below 25 degrees Friday night, the ice stayed a threat overnight. Birmingham Meteorologist James Spann explained why the area saw more ice than snow. “A layer of warm air aloft, about 5,000 feet off the ground, kept much of the precipitation liquid early on,” Spann said. “Late Friday the cold air deepened, with precipitation sleet and freezing rain in Central Alabama Friday evening.” The uncertainty of just what kind of precipitation the area would receive presented some problems for local officials charged with keeping roads safe. With snow the prep would call for one attack, but with sleet and ice, the sanding of hills needed to be timed to coincide with the start of
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icy patches on roads. “We were watching it close, but with it looking like ice being the biggest problem, we’ve found that to do the most good, we need to get the sand down just as the freezing starts,” said Mitch Kendrick of the Alexander City Public Works Department. “We had to wait and work to time our work accordingly. But we plan to have people on call as long as problems exist.” Tallapoosa County did much the same thing. Tallapoosa County Commission Chairman John McKelvey had people on duty Friday, even though it is traditionally a day off. All of the county’s districts had a supply of sand loaded and ready to hit problem spots. “We kept an eye on bridges and hills primarily,” McKelvey said. “With mostly ice rather than snow, that was a totally different issue in how you treat it. We are committed to be out here doing what we can, but the bottom line is that if you don’t have to be out, stay at home and off the roads.” With the chance of ice local law enforcement as well as Spann recommended against travel Friday and even Saturday. “We do not recommend travel across North
or Central Alabama Friday afternoon and night,” Spann wrote. “Roadways will only deteriorate further. While the snow and sleet will end during the pre-dawn hours Saturday, temperatures will remain below freezing through the day, so hazardous driving conditions will continue at least through Saturday morning – possibly through the entire day where the heavier precipitation falls.” Alexander City Schools used a staggered release schedule to get students home before the worst of the weather arrived. So with the last group leaving campus at 11:45 a.m., the buses traveled in the rain well before any ice began to develop. Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said their early release plan worked well. “We were able to get all of our students here, get them fed two meals and get them all home safely,” said Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said. “In the situation we were facing, with so much uncertainty, I think we did all we could do. We had a plan in place and went about as well as we could have hoped.” Abbett encouraged citizens to only call 911
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Vehicles line the street at the intersection of Highway 280 and Highway 22 as commuters head from work to home. In addition to schools, several area banks and businesses closed early to beat the ice.
in an emergency. Calls for power outages should be made to the power companies. If you have a power outage below are the numbers to call to report outages: • Alabama Power 1-800-888-2726 • Alexander City Utilities 1-256-234-3421 • Central Alabama Electric Cooperative 1-800-619-5460 • Dixie Electric Cooperative 1-800-2391367 • Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative 1-877-456-8732
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other aspects about the field that needed addressing, one of which included an elevation difference in what was the field’s south end zone. He said it was four-feet lower than the opposite end zone, and he had mentioned it in his talks with players who played on the field. Wagoner said one told him, “I always said I ran faster going that way.” Another obstacle Wagoner reported was that the field did not meeting any Alabama High School Athletic Association regulation. But he said when it was complete it would greatly alleviate the overuse of the Sports Plex, by providing not only an additional football, but also a regulation
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size soccer field. “This will really, really help everybody. It is a big historic factor for our community and being downtown it has a huge footprint,” Wagoner said. With the project continuing in phases Wagoner said he projected the field will be available for use by next fall. He said they were still trying to raise money to pay for the continued construction for all of the phases of the project from the groundwork up. Wagoner said the class of 1969 from one of the schools that played on the historic field donated $6,000 to the renovation.
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“Ultimately my goal would be that this would be the best school system,” said Jennings. So far she said the ACSEF has raised about $2 million for the city’s schools and a number of their initiatives, like supplying iPads in classrooms. “It’s a never-ending thing to keep up with technology,” Jennings said. “So we’ll be looking for money.” Before her new position, she said she held a career in banking, and was an investment officer in downtown Alexander City for about 15 years. Jennings also said she regularly worked with fundraising efforts for a number of local events and the campaigns of non-profit organizations, which she said it was a natural fit for her interests. “I thought to myself wow I can’t believe somebody is going to pay me for that,” said Jennings. Jennings has been an Alexander City resident since roughly 1981 She had two daughters who went through the city’s schools, and three grandchildren currently in the system.
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e are lucky that there is a great cooperative effort between governmental agencies and officials in our area. Just look at the planning for the possible impact of this winter storm. Everyone has put a plan into place to make sure we are safe, down to business owners who ordered ahead to make sure we had access to supplies to weather whatever was coming this way. At the writing of this, the impact of the storm is unknown but preparations have been made to protect all of us. The schools have been working with law enforcement for an early release of students to make sure everyone arrives home safely. City and county crews have loaded trucks with sand to help with potential problems on bridges and roadways. Members of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol Division and conservation officers with the Alabama Department of Conversation that are staffed with four-wheel drives vehicles provide the back up to make sure hospital staff can get to work from affected areas. All of this is coordinated through the Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Department. Jason Moran and his staff have plans for almost any situation. This week Moran and others gathered to make sure everyone knows their part and to get the latest information from the National Weather Service. Moran also made sure that all the parts of the puzzle were put together just in case. We might not need any of it by the time this storm passes but it is comforting to know that it is there if we need it. But you can be a part of the effort by making sure you have severe weather emergency plans for your family in place and staying up to date with your local weather stations. No matter the disaster, the planning efforts will allow us to make it through to the other side.
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My futile fight with the ‘Alexander City Crud’
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here has been illness going around our office for the last several weeks. We have had sinus infections, colds, viruses, allergies, a possible case of the flu and something that combines the symptoms of all of the above that I like to call the “Alexander City Crud.” There are dishes of Vitamin C drops scattered about the office. Every bathroom is equipped with a can of Lysol, bosses are giving employees vitamins as gifts and the cleaning crew has been sanitizing with a combination of disinfectant and Clorox that would make even the nastiest of germs run for cover. Despite all the precautions and personally drinking a gallon of orange juice a week for the last few weeks, some sort of plague has found its way inside me. The timing really stinks too. To be sick anytime is no fun, but over the holidays is even worse. You doctor is not in and you really aren’t sick enough to go to the hospital, so you are left to try every home remedy you can think of and turn to the Internet for suggestions. That’s right, the Internet has replaced old wives tales as the way to self-medicate. I want to say that I tried really hard not to get sick. I take vitamins every day, avoid people who are visibly ill and don’t eat or drink anything with a bad date. Not sure what that last thing has to do with a cold or virus, but I thought I would throw that in. I even took a shot of apple cider vinegar every day, because my Dad said that would “cure what ails you and put hair on your chest.” I may have still gotten sick, but I do resemble a grizzly bear when I take my shirt off. My mother used to say to assure a healthy year
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that you should run naked in the first fallen snow. She insisted that the multileveled exposure would make your body weather resistant and therefore no illness could penetrate that frozen shield. It remains unclear if my mother ever tested this treatment, but I have chosen over the years not to form a mental image of that taking place. She was from the north where snow is more common. Here, it is much tougher to do. I tried something similar on Christmas Day. I took a cold dip in a pool at my sister-in –laws house with my nephew. Obviously, that didn’t work. As I have been complaining like a little girl about being sick I was reminded that my dip didn’t qualify as preventative medicine. First, it wasn’t snow. It was 80 degrees outside and the pool water was only 52 degrees – not quite the same impact as belowfreezing snow. I’ve been accused of being a little hard-headed, I know that’s not a surprise to many of you, so I tried to handle the crud on my own while I waited for medical professionals to return after the New Year’s holiday. I pulled a trick from my dad’s book where I boiled a pot of water and dropped heaping spoons full of Vicks Vapor Rub in it. Then I leaned over the pot and covered my head with a towel and took as many deep breaths as I could stand in attempt to shake the stuff out of my lungs. I bundled up and put on four shirts, long underwear, long pants, two pairs of socks, gloves, a
hat and heavy boots and topped it off with a coat and then tried to do some work around the house to sweat out what ailed me. I must admit that I felt a little bit like Ralphie’s younger brother Randy from the movie “A Christmas Story.” It was a little hard to move around and I sure did work up a sweat. Felt a little better for awhile, but I think it caused me to get dehydrated. As my doctor said, “It you sweat out all that fluid, you have to replace it or your body gets a little angry.” My body got just plain mad. I could hardly move later that night. I tried taking a spoon full of hot sauces to clear up my congested head. All it did was burn my taste buds. I put a slice of onion inside my socks while I slept and all that did was keep the cat out of the room. Not a bad thing, but all I can tell it did for my body was give me smellier feet than I already had. I heard the Chinese use acupuncture for this kind of illness. I guess a needle out of the sewing kit didn’t come with the same medicinal powers. I ate oranges, rubbed garlic on my temples and applied ice to the inside of my wrists. The crud was tougher than all of that. But luckily for me, modern medicine is a little more logical than I am. Dr. Robert Edwards was able to see me Tuesday. A quick exam, a shot of some sort of magic medicine and a prescription were given and I got on the mend quick. I guess that’s why those guys have letters behind their name and I don’t. Here’s wishing you all a happy and healthy new year. Mitch Sneed is the editor of the Outlook.
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Dear Editor, I am concerned as to the standard practice of filling positions that are vacant in city positions. They are supposed to be posted on the Board as well as advertised for two weeks. Resumes accepted, interviews scheduled, and finally choosing the best person qualified to fill the position. This being said, why after Fran Harvey was released from the job as secretary to the mayor was she given her the position as IPS Coordinator? Without taking the usual steps to hire someone who is qualified, and knowledgeable about the position, and what the duties entail? The “GOOD OLD BOY SYSTEM” is what got the city in the position we are in now!
And, also – how do you talk to your councilperson? Scott Hardy is my representative on the council and every time I call his number the voicemail says “this mailbox is full, and to try your call later.” Seems to me, if you can’t get in touch with them and they don’t return a call they are “dodging you.” Or maybe it’s that someone has told them not to talk to you. So I ask, exactly what can we believe when no one is returning calls? The citizens of Alexander City deserve the truth, not excuses as to why nothing is being done, and empty promises about calling you back with answers. Jimmie Stevens Alexander City
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The Alexander City City Council is having a regular meeting Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the city courtroom in the old city hall. January 14
MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Prayer breakfast will be Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. at Stephen’s Elementary School Gym Tickets are $10. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast Jan. 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is all you can eat pancakes, sausage and bacon for dine in for $6. To go plates are available. ANNUAL FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards families will be Jan. 14 from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish. For more information contact Linda Norris Nix at 256-786-9279.
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MLK PARADE AND PROGRAM: The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration parade and program will be Jan. 16 with the parade at 9 a.m. and program at 11 a.m. at Stephens Elementary School Gym.
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.
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SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: Auburn University NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.
January 21
FLEA MARKET: Sistas for a Cause are hosting a flea market Jan. 21 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. Vendors are needed. Spaces are $20 and include a table. Please call 256-329-6799 for more information.
January 22
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Beulah Baptist Church, 5891 Lovelady Road, Dadeville, AL. Troy Turner, Editor of Opelika-Auburn News will be the speaker. There is no admission and the public is invited.
January 23
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
January 28
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at the cabin in the Sportsplex. For more information call 256-307-8099.
January 30
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Dr. Paul Harris will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Jan. 30 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 6
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Bill Deutsch will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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.
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 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
February 20
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Daphne Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
February 27
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Katie Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.
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 256409-2020 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 864-5800343. 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 256215-4496 (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.
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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081 Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
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math. The system received an indicator score of 47.60 in student achievement in reading and math. The system also had an 89 percent gradation rate it. The local gain indicator, which is tied to student outcomes, was a perfect score of 100. Both Alexander City Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper and Tallapoosa County School Superintendent Dr. Joe Windle said they plan to take the data itself and make plans to aggressively address the trouble spots and look at the areas where achievement is high and duplicate that success in other areas. “We have been sifting through the numbers like everyone else and it is still hard to determine exactly what some of the data means in relative terms,” Cooper said. “But with any data, we see some very good things and we see some areas that we know we have some work to do. Our challenge is to take these numbers and put them to work so that we can improve. “Overall, we think we have a good school system and the numbers seem to back that up. They also show that we still have some work to do and these scores will help tell where to concentrate our efforts.” Windle had much the same perspective, saying the aim is for consistency. “We see some very good things like our graduation rate,” Windle said. “We have made great strides there. When you think we were at 72 percent less than five years ago and now to be at 89, we are very pleased. “Then you look at scores like with elementary math, we realize that we have a ways to go. Overall, these indicators will show us where we need to try something new. Using the curriculum, training and other initiatives, hopefully we can go to a pattern of slow steady improvement across the board, rather than seeing this track record of peaks and valleys. If we are able to do that, then I will be pleased.” Cooper said in Alexander City they have also launched initiatives that he hopes will reach across all levels to show improvement. Those include moves to encourage parental involvement in academics, which is already showing positive results. The Alabama State Department of Education established a system called the Alabama Accountability System (AAS) to monitor the academic achievement of all of Alabama’s public schools. The AAS recently released the long-awaited and controversial 2015-2016 ALSDE “A-F Report Card,” without letter grades assigned. The Every Student Succeeds Act requires that states redesign and more frequently publish their state report cards. The idea was to simplify the data with letter grades so that parents could easily understand the scores, rather than being left to interpret data. Recently appointed Alabama State Superintendent Michael Sentance has gone on record as opposing letter grades for school districts because he’s seen what sort of impact it’s had on districts’ reputations in other states. Alabama joins Texas as being states that did not attach letter grades in their public report cards.
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• Kenneth Matthew Fuller, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit/debit card. • Nolen Terry Boleware, 61, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported in the 1500 block of Jefferson Street. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Menacing was reported in the 900 block of Jefferson Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Harassment was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of Hall Street.
January 3
• Nija Dontaye Hawes, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for forged insurance document. • Dorothy Jean Moon, 65, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Latanya Diane Marbury, 27, Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Laisha Moon Kozart, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Pamela Renea Jackson, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1700 block of Kellyton Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Drive. • Forged Insurance document was reported on Highway 280. • A lost wallet was reported on Highway 280.
January 2
• David Christopher Jordan, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Tymonique Crayton, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on 9th Avenue. • Robbery was reported in Laurel Park. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported on Highway 280.
January 1
• Devin Stone Randall Champion, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • John Eric Swaim, 49, of Arlington, Texas was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Celia Circle.
• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Hillabee Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 22. • Domestic violence was reported on Tank Road. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1600 block of Sandy Ridge Road.
December 31
• Joe Virgil Black, 57, of Alexander City was arrested for rape. • Menacing was reported on Mohoga Road. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Court Square. • Chaining dogs to any tethered or stationary object was reported on Adams Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Drive.
December 30
• Stephanie Sue Smith, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Hannah McCollough Hadaway, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Brandon Trey Mann, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Cody Ray Harris, 34, of Trinity, Alabama was arrested for possession controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Highway 280. • Theft of services was reported on Tank Road. • Assault was reported on Roosevelt Drive. • Domestic violence was reported in the 700 block of Verbena Avenue. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Tank Road. • Possession of a forged instrument was reported on Dadeville Road. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Robbery was reported on K Street. • Promoting prison contraband was reported on Court Square. • Possession of a controlled substance and marijuana was reported on Highway 22 West. Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Theft was reported on Thomas Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Johnson Street.
December 29
• Brayden Adam Dargel, 20, of New Site was arrested for theft. • Tyreese Omar Hicks, 29, of Sylacauga was arrested for giving false information to law enforcement and forgery. • Burglary was reported in the 2000 block of Greenleaf Street.
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• Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on County Road. • Identity theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Washington Street.
December 28
• Jerarski Montez Hutchins, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance. • Jakobe Kashun Thomas, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Market Place. • Domestic violence was reported in the 400 block of Jefferson Street.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department January 5
• A resident of North Holiday Drive in Dadeville filed a report for burglary and criminal mischief of a residence.
January 3
• A resident of Curry Point in Dadeville filed a report for fraud. • Anthony Arnold of East 10th Street in Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear third and theft of property third. • A resident of Camellia Drive in Tallassee filed a report for criminal mischief.
January 2
• A resident of Lovelady Road in Tallassee filed a report for criminal mischief and criminal trespass. • Jerrod Payne of Dadeville was arrested on a domestic violence harassment charge.
January 1
• A resident of Holiday Drive filed a report for theft of property.
December 31
• A resident of Lakeview Ridge in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
December 30
• Robert Hall of Jacksons Gap was on two failure to appear warrants.
December 29
• Jakobe Thomas of Alabama Highway 22 in Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear warrant. • Latisha Hutchins of Lindsey Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Austin Miller of Bob
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Lo Drive in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence third. • John Winters of Oakwoods Lane in Alexander City was arrested on a outstanding warrant for probation violation. • A resident of County Road 79 in Daviston filed a report for theft of vehicle. • A resident of Dogwood Drive in Lafayette file a report for criminal littering. • Corey Edwards of O Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Junior Sims of Camp Ground Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
December 27
• A resident of Water Mark Path filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Notasulga Road filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Brazzell Road filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Highway 50 in Camp Hill filed a report for domestic violence third.
Dadeville Police Department December 31
• Made an arrest of a 52 year old Dadeville man on BoBo Street for Public Intoxication. • Made an arrest of a 51 year old Dadeville woman on BoBo Street for Disorderly Conduct. • A report filed by the manager of a N. Broadnax St. business for Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st of a Fake Hundred Dollar Bill. No suspects listed at this time.
December 30
• A report was filed by a Sawmill Drive resident against a 30 year old female for Theft of Property 3rd and Fraudulent Use of a Credit/ Debit Card. Warrants pending in this case.
December 29
• A report was filed by the manager of a N. Broadnax Street Business of a Fake Hundred Dollar Bill. • A report was filed by a local business Theft of Property 4th and Change Bills-Circulating of a twenty dollar bill. Case under Investigation by DPD. • A report was filed by a 56 year old a Freeman Drive woman for Burglary 1st and Criminal Mischief 3rd. No other information at this time.
December 27
• A report was filed by Letts St. resident against a 17 year old female for Harassing Communications.
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might want to stand up to someone who sometimes acts without caring about others’ feelings. Use your instincts, but understand that you are unlikely to change how this person acts and/or behaves. The only person you can change is you. Tonight: Keep it loose and easy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You won’t hesitate to let someone know how you feel; however, you might not like his or her response. You know the controlling nature of this person. Tap into your imagination for ways of easing the pressure and creating a less reactive atmosphere. Tonight: In the limelight. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might want to let someone reveal his or her true colors. Before you say anything, do some processing. Be appreciative for the glimpse you get into this person’s soul. If your comments are critical, you won’t get to know him or her completely. Tonight: Not to be found. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You could feel inordinately challenged by another person. Try not to react too strongly; just take in everything you are hearing. Know that the information is likely to change later. Understand that this person is trying to provoke a response. Tonight: Whatever you want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You could be unusually stubborn right now. Let go, and make the most of the present circumstances. You will be a lot happier that way, as will those around you. Intensity marks your choices. Others feel more comfortable in your presence. Tonight: You are the lead player. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Read between the lines when dealing with a person who seems distant. This person might come oɈ as defensive, but know that it has nothing to do with you. Don’t take any of his or her actions or comments personally. Tonight: Consider
traveling in the near future. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You could be more connected to a personal matter than you want to acknowledge. The sooner you deal with your side of this issue, the happier you will be. Taking responsibility for your involvement might be uncomfortable, but it is necessary. Tonight: A cozy evening. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Reach out to someone with whom you have not spent much time as of late. Use the moment to Äx this problem and make fun plans. It is likely to be a memorable day. Don’t forget to return certain calls before you take oɈ. Tonight: Accept an intriguing invitation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Get into a project that has been on the backburner. The sooner you deal with it, the happier you will be. Each time you avoid it, the issue becomes larger and larger. You don’t want the problem to escalate any further. Tonight: Slow down the circus for a little while. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might be more challenging than you realize. Try to withhold your judgments and relax. Accept this person rather than criticize him or her. Avoid a tendency to be negative. Accept that part of you, and it will become more silent. Tonight: Make fun your highest priority. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) IIf you can entertain from your home, you will be much more comfortable. Though you love people, parties and visiting, you could Änd slowing down the pace to be quite a relief. You also will have plenty of time to socialize to your heart’s content. Tonight: Make a favorite meal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Don’t try to make a situation less important than it is. Make the most of a visit, and catch up on a loved one’s news. You are likely to become quite excited when you realize what juncture of life this person is at. Tonight: Hang out with friends.
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Winter weather calls for change of weekend plans
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y goodness! After unseasonably warm weather, winter has certainly come in with a bang this weekend. The good news is that some of us could be enjoying a little snow and all the fun that goes with it. The bad news is that Old Man Winter has sure put a kink in this weekend’s sports activities. In the interest of keeping everyone safe and off the roads, several high school activities have been cancelled or postponed. One of those cancellations was Friday’s Benjamin Russell JV boys and varsity girls/boys basketball game against Sylacauga. While it was a good call, it means Wildcats fans will have to wait until Monday to cheer on Benjamin Russell as the JV boys, varsity girls and varsity boys host Opelika. As for the Wildcats’ matchup with Sylacauga, at press time BRHS varsity boys basketball head coach Jeff Hines was trying to find a reschedule date but was unsure whether one will be available. But that’s not the only Ben Russell event taken off the books this weekend. The Wildcats wrestling team had been scheduled to head to Hoover Friday and today for the Scott Roher Invitational. BRHS varsity boys wrestling head coach Danny Hall said Friday that the tournament won’t be rescheduled. However, the Wildcat grapplers will head to Opelika for a road match on Tuesday. The weather advisory has put a dent in two Central Coosa basketball games this weekend. The JV boys, varsity girls and varsity boys were scheduled to play at B.B. Comer Friday. Instead, those games are rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 31. The Cougars varsity boys were also supposed to host Booker T. Washington from Tuskegee this afternoon. At press time, Central Coosa head coach Shane Smith was still trying to work out a reschedule date. But the Cougars will hit the road Tueday to take on Randolph County. Dadeville’s JV boys, varsity girls and varsity boys won’t be hitting the road to take on Auburn this afternoon, as originally planned. The game won’t be rescheduled, according to varsity boys head coach Rodney Taylor. However, Tigers fans can join Dadeville’s road game on Tuesday when the three teams face off against Holtville. Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown varsity boys and girls were set to play Friday. The games have not rescheduled yet, according to Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball head coach Erica Meigs. However, the Generals varsity boys and varsity girls hit the home court Monday as they host Woodland. Reeltown varsity teams will hit the road Tuesday by heading to Lanett. One event that is going forward is today’s Trojan Baseball/Softball Camp presented by Central Alabama Community College. The only adjustment for the more than 20 youth registered for the event is that it will be held at the Benjamin Russell High School gymnasium. Everything else is the same for the camp led by current and former Major League Baseball players and coaches. The camp for boys and girls ages 4-12 is still set for 8:30-noon and is followed by a lunch. After participating youth ages 13-18 attend that same lunch, their session will be held from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. For more information or to register for the $10 camp, call CACC head baseball coach Larry Thomas at 251-533-4059. Well, while young baseball and softball players in the area are still getting the opportunity to hone their craft, high school athletes are getting a small break from competition this weekend courtesy of Old Man Winter. Regardless of your plans, everyone be safe. Cathy Higgins is sports editor of The Alexander City Outlook and The Dadeville Record. She can be reached by emailing cathy.higgins@alexcityoutlook or calling 256-234-4281.
Benjamin Russell grapplers win at Chelsea By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Benjamin Russell varsity wrestling team came away from Thursday’s match at Chelsea with a triumph after winning 42-32. It was a win that Benjamin Russell varsity wrestling head coach Danny Hall was understandably pleased with. “Getting a win over a team like Chelsea, that we will see at the state tournament, was good for our confidence,” he said. “We’re still very young. We’re starting a lot of ninth graders and even one eighth grader. So for us to go on the road to another 6A opponent and win pretty soundly is an indicator of how these boys are changing the culture of wrestling here at BR to that of a winning culture. I’m very proud of our guys. They’re getting better every day and that’s all I can ask of them.” Against Chelsea in the 148pound class, BRHS junior Brooks Parker defeated C. Glaze in the first period with a pin. In the 152-pound division, BRHS junior Jy Harvey won over B. Bailey in the second period with a pin. Also winning in the second period was 220-pound class contender from BRHS eighth grader Damien Lawrey over
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In Thursday’s 195 - pound match at Chelsea, Benjamin Russell senior Jamie Russell wins after his opponent forfeits.
C. Pouncey with a pin. In an exhibition match in the 152pound class, BRHS senior Andrew Queen won over R. Montgomery in the second period with a pin. Winning in the third period with a pin in the 106-pound division was BRHS freshman Kyle Mattox, who defeated D. Kell. In the 132-pound class, BRHS sophomore Ryan Spradley defeated H. Guardner in the third period with an escape from his opponent. In the 138-pound class, BRHS freshman Saxon Coker defeated J. Harmon in a tech-
nical win. Winning in a forfeit in the 195-pound class was BRHS junior Kraig Abercrombie, as did BRHS freshman Curtis Norris in the 285 division. In the 113-pound class, BRHS freshman Bobby Charsha lost in the first period to B. Ledbetter with a pin, as did BRHS freshman Gregory Newman in the120-class match against B. Byerman. In the 126-pound division, BRHS freshman Peyton Young lost to G. Nigor in the second period in a technical. In the 182-pound class, BRHS senior Jamie Whitehead lost
to C. Gore in two periods with a pin. In the 160-pound division, BRHS freshman Hezekiah Hunter lost to S. Ingram in the third period with a pin. Also losing in the third period was BRHS junior Connor Burk to W. Adema in the 170-pound class. Also Thursday, Benjamin Russell won over Woodlawn, which only had three contenders. The Benjamin Russell grapplers next hit the road Tuesday to take on Russell County in Opelika, with the time to be announced.
Forming a game plan in Alex City Area sports professional look to establish a challenger league baseball field By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When next year’s baseball season rolls around, youth with special needs could have their own place to play in Alexander City. In a brain-storming session held this week at the Outdoor Friends Forever hunting lodge in Kellyton, a group of approximately 20 area professionals in the sports industry discussed how to make that happen. Jim Hardy is a Benjamin Russell High School alum and founder of Outdoor Friends Forever, a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor opportunities for youth with special needs. In leading the session, he explained what sets such a field apart from a regular baseball diamond. “It’s basically a rubberized field that these guys get to go out and play baseball and softball just like everybody else,” he said. “They get to participate and hit the ball and roll (their wheelchairs or wheeled walking aids).” Such a field would enable the establishment of a challenger league in Alexander City, in which all team participants with physical or mental challenges get the opportunity to bat and round the bases, either on their own or with help from volunteers, in a two-inning game. According to Alexander City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson, such a project to provide athletic opportunities to all youth is not a new idea. Instead, a baseball field designed for young athletes with physical challenges has been part of the city park and recreation system for the last five years. “It’s something we’re going to make happen,” he said. “It’s something we’ve got to make happen.” Hardy pointed out that in addition to serving area youth with special needs, a specialized baseball field is a concept that would complement Outdoor Friends Forever’s mission of providing hunting and fishing opportunities for youth with special needs. “We could add something to their weekends,” he said. “When we bring kids in from out of state or we bring our local kids in to play, we could let them play a baseball game on Saturday morning and let them hunt or fish Saturday afternoon. They can
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At this week’s brainstorming session about the establishment of a challenger league baseball field in Alexander City, Alex City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson addresses the group while Outdoor Friends Forever founder Jim Hardy looks on.
get two things out of one.” Hardy explained that while such specialized baseball fields are in several municipalities throughout Alabama, the closest ones are in Opelika and Sylacauga. “Basically your major cities have one with none in between in underlying areas,” he said. “Anybody that has a complex like the Sportplex has got one.” Wilson estimated that such a project could cost $250,000, adding that in-kind work performed by the city could reduce that amount. “With the city, we’ve built the soccer complex, some of the baseball fields and softball fields,” he said. “So there are some things we can do. The most expensive thing is the rubberized covering.” Project organizers also discussed
the idea of adapting the field in phases after starting with a rubberized baseline. Larry Thomas, Central Alabama Community College baseball head coach and former MLB athlete, agreed with the idea after being involved with challenger leagues while playing pro ball. “You can do it in pieces,” he said. “It’s kind of like a puzzle.” As for how to fund the project, several ideas were presented at the brainstorming session, including corporate and individual sponsorships, and grants from sporting associations such as Major League Baseball. The brain-storming session concluded with the group committing to pursue the ideas and leads discussed in the hopes of moving forward with the project.
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TUSCALOOSA – The top-ranked Alabama football team continued practice indoors, working two hours in full pads at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Thursday before heading to Tampa for the final preparations for Monday night’s national title game. Thursday was the third of five practices before Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Fla. Alabama will square off with Clemson at Raymond James Stadium for a 7:17 p.m. CT matchup on ESPN. The four-person crew of Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Samantha Ponder and Tom Rinaldi will cover all the action in the championship meeting. The showdown with the Tigers will be the fifth time in the last eight seasons the Crimson Tide will play in the final game of the college football season to determine the national champion. Alabama traveled to Florida Friday morning and practiced in the afternoon. Saturday morning will feature an hour-long media day for the team, followed by practice in the evening. Sunday’s schedule features a press conference in the morning for both head coaches followed by a team picture and then walkthrough to close out the work week. The nation’s No. 1 and No. 2 teams will meet for the 17th time in the history of the two programs, with the Crimson Tide owning a 13-3 all-time advantage in the series. While the Tigers won the initial three meetings, the Tide have won the last 13 contests, outscoring Clemson 435-94 over that span. The most recent meeting between the two teams occurred in last season’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game when Alabama rallied for a 45-40 win to capture the program’s 16th national championship. Tight end O.J. Howard earned offensive MVP honors in the
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Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban observes workouts Thursday before the Tide heads to Tampa Friday to begin final preparations for Monday’s national title game against Clemson. Below, University of Alabama Coach Steve Steve Sarkisian works with quarterback Jalen Hurts Thursday. Sarkasian will be making his debut as a play caller for the Tide with the departure of Lane Kiffin.
victory after catching five passes for a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns. Also on Thursday, Jonathan Allen was named National Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year by Pro Football Focus. The senior defensive lineman has been the heartbeat of a defense that ranks first nationally in total defense (244 ypg), rush defense (62 ypg) and scoring defense (11.4 ppg). On the season, Allen has notched 62 stops, including 9.5 sacks (-77 yards) and 15 tackles for loss (-89 yards), 15 quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. He also has three fumble returns for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
GAME DAY GUIDE Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31 to advance to this week’s national championship game. Clemson advanced to the CFP semifinal following a 42-35 win over No. 23 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship Game on Dec. 3. The Tigers opened the 2016 season with nonconference wins at Auburn (19-13) on Sept. 3 and at home against Troy (30-24) on Sept. 10 and South Carolina State (59-0) on Sept. 17. Clemson opened ACC play with a 26-7 win at Georgia Tech on Sept. 22 and defeated No. 3 Louisville, 42-36, on Oct. 1. Following a 56-10 win at Boston College on Oct. 7 and a home overtime victory over North Carolina State, 24-17, on Oct. 15, Clemson defeated No. 12 Florida State, 37-34, in Tallahassee on Oct. 29. After a 54-0 win over Syracuse on Nov. 5, the Tigers suffered their first loss of the season when Pittsburgh kicked a lastRANKINGS: Alabama is the No. 1 team in the second field goal to come away with a 43-42 win at College Football Playoff rankings and the Associated Clemson on Nov. 12. The Tigers rallied on to wrap up Press and Amway Coaches polls. Clemson is No. 2 in the regular season with wins over Wake Forest (35-13) all three polls. on Nov. 19 and in-state rival South Carolina (56-7) on CLEMSON: The Atlantic Coast Conference champion Nov. 26. Clemson is led by ninth-year head coach Dabo Clemson Tigers enter the College Football Playoff Swinney. A 1993 Alabama graduate, Swinney has a National Championship Game with a 13-1 overall career record of 88-28 at Clemson. record and a 7-1 mark in conference play. The Tigers defeated No. 3 Ohio State, 31-0, in the College Football THE GAME: The No. 1 University of Alabama football team faces the No. 2 Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 9. Kickoff for the matchup to determine this season’s national champion is set for 7:17 p.m. CT on ESPN with Chris Fowler doing play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit providing the color and Samantha Ponder and Tom Rinaldi working the sidelines. Eli Gold and Phil Savage will handle the radio call on the Crimson Tide Sports Network, with Chris Stewart serving as the sideline reporter. ESPN Radio will carry the game nationally with Sean McDonough and Todd Blackledge in the booth, and Holly Rowe and Ian Fitzsimmons on the sidelines.
GAME FACTS Date ............................................................ Monday, Jan. 9 Time ............................................................... 7:17 p.m. CT Location ............................................................ Tampa, Fla. Venue ........................................ Raymond James Stadium Capacity ....................................................................71,000 Television .................................................................. ESPN Series Record .............................................. UA leads 13-3 Last Meeting ........Jan. 11, 2016 Alabama 45, Clemson 40
SERIES HISTORY: Alabama and Clemson will meet for the 17th time in the history of the two programs, with the Crimson Tide owning a 13-3 alltime advantage in the series. The Tigers won the initial matchup in 1900, 35-0, and proceeded to shut out the Tide in the next two contests as well. The Crimson Tide has won the last 13 meetings, including seven by shutout. The most recent meeting between the two teams occurred in last season’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game when the Tide rallied for a 45-40 win to capture the program’s 16th national championship. Tight end O.J. Howard earned Offensive MVP honors in the victory after catching five passes for a career-high 208 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Jake Coker threw for a career-best 335 yards to go with the two scoring tosses to Howard.
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