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Broad Street project entering final stages By MITCH SNEED Editor

No matter where you look around Alexander City, it appears that work is going on everywhere. Several projects are in full swing and behind the scenes the stage is being set for some big happenings that will take shape beginning early next year. One of the hotbeds of activity in the

downtown area is in and around Broad Street Plaza. Alexander City’s Broad Street Streetscape project began in June and is entering its final stages. The project will result in further beautification of the Broad Street corridor with the installation of new sidewalks, speed breaks, landscaping and repaving and restriping of the parking lot and spaces north of Broad Street

between Clay and Green Streets. Most of the concrete and sidewalk work is complete, islands have had irrigation installed and sod has been put in place. The Alexander City City Council approved a $15,000 addition to the bid on Monday night to provide additional material to level the parking lot. Local contractor Henderson and See PROJECT • Page 6

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Crew members from Henderson and Coker work to complete concrete walkways in the Broad Street Plaza Thursday.

Veterans Day celebrations scheduled throughout Alex City

Merchants prepare for Sunday’s Holiday Open House By MITCH SNEED Editor

If you are looking for that special gift for that special someone and you want to stay away from the holiday, then the annual Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House is the place for you. The event will be this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at many area businesses. A total of 18 businesses are set to take part and tent vendors will also be set up around downtown. All stores taking part in the open See HOLIDAY • Page 3

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TECH FRIENDLY Edward Bell trio wow Kiwanians with robotics Tallapoosa County Board of Education Superintendent Joseph Windle and Camp Hill’s Edward Bell Career Technical Center Director Frederick Ford spoke to Dadeville Kiwanis Club about the direction of education in the county and at the tech center. A group of students wowed the Kiwanis

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Dadeville High School seniors Caleb Jones and Kendravious Golatte and Southern Union State Community College freshman David Washburn show off a robot they constructed at Bell Tech Center and took to state and national competitions.

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Businesses in Downtown Alexander City have already begun to deck the halls in Christmas paraphernalia to welcome shoppers for the Holiday Open House on Sunday.

members gathered Thursday at Dadeville’s First Presbyterian Church with a robot they built for a state and national competition. Windle introduced guest speakers’ EBHS Principal Chad McKelvey and Ford, who Windle said oversaw the career technical aspects of each county school. “If you haven’t been in the last year

Bill Nichols Veteran Home has two day’s worth of Veteran’s Day celebrations planned for the weekend with a ceremonial tribute to honor veterans on Friday followed by a barbecue and car show set for Saturday. Director of Recreational Services of BNVH Shonda Young talked about the long list of events they had planned for the weekend. She said Friday would begin Alexander City Veteran’s Honor Guard would provide the parade of service flags, followed by a performance of the national anthem by the Benjamin Russell High School show choir and director Molly Cross. The honor guard would return for the pledge of allegiance, and an invocation and then Master Sgt. Timothy Fuller of Maxwell Air Force Base would provide opening remarks. Young said the guest speaker

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The Alexander City Civitan Club is looking to reorganize and held another meeting Thursday. The group is not yet re-chartered but already has several service projects in mind. “Next weekend we have a service project at Outdoor Friends Forever,” Reuben Prater said. “They will have about 14 kids and their families there. We are going to help serve lunch.” Prater brought up another service project through Meals on Wheels. “We can do some gift bags,” Prater said. “They give them to their clients who are shut ins and can’t get out.” Prater explained that the items are left up to them but could include healthy snacks, socks and other items needed by the group.

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Veterans stand to be honored at the Dadeville High School Veterans Day Program Thursday. Veterans were honored with music from the school’s choir and band along with a video presentation.

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DEAR ABBY: I am a 46-yearold drug user. I have been addicted for more than 20 years. I know it’s wrong. I know I can be a better person. I got hooked when a supposed friend introduced me to crack in 1992. If I could only go back to that day, I’d kick the you-know-what out of him. I was all set to make something of my life. In 2010, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. It only got worse. I have hurt the people I care about the most. I have stolen from my mom. I have written checks on her bank account and pawned her jewelry. I don’t know what to do. I know I’m depressed since Dad died. I’m also disabled and on disability. I pretty much kept everything in check until 2001 when I lost the job I’d held for 17 years. I have drifted from job to job ever since. So there it is. I have developed COPD. I’m on oxygen full time and can’t work. I ask myself

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why I’m suddenly doing three and four times more than I’ve ever done. Do you think I’m that depressed? That I’m trying to speed my own death? I’m at a loss and need some guidance. I contemplate suicide daily, but I guess I’m too much of a coward. Can you help me? -- END OF MY ROPE IN FLORIDA DEAR END OF YOUR ROPE: At this point, the only person who can help you is yourself. The problem with using drugs is that after a period of time, the body builds up a tolerance, and it takes more and more of them to achieve a high. This may be why your use has increased the way it has.

Because programs to help people break their drug habit usually cost money -- which you don’t have -- go to www.na.org to find the location of the nearest Narcotics Anonymous meeting. As you may already know, NA is a fellowship in which addicts help each other to get off and stay off drugs. Please give it a try because it could save your life.

appreciated it. He said that was different. What do you think? -TRYING TO BE NICE IN L.A. DEAR TRYING TO BE NICE: I think you’re a nicer person than your friend Bryan. If the crowd at the next table was insulted, they could have refused your generous offer. Bryan may have nixed the idea because he didn’t think of it first.

DEAR ABBY: My friend Bryan and I were at a sports bar watching a football game. We had ordered a large pizza, but had time for only one slice before we had to leave. I wanted to offer the remaining pizza to a group of college-age students sitting at a nearby table. Bryan was horrified and insisted we just leave. He said to offer the pizza would be insulting. When I pointed out that another couple had once given us a half-filled bottle of champagne (they were heading to the theater), we accepted and

DEAR VETERANS: I salute you for your service to this country. My thanks to each of you, as well as to the brave men and women who are still on active duty. You are the personification of patriotism and self-sacrifice for your dedication to our country. -- ABBY Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

AREA SCHOOLS WHITEBOARD ALEXANDER CITY SCHOOLS

• Today is a system-wide holiday. Children do not attend school today.

Composing Audra Spears Composing Department, Ext. 219 audra.spears@alexcityoutlook.com Darlene Johnson Composing Department, Ext. 203 darlene.johnson@alexcityoutlook.com Hallie Holloway Composing Department, Ext. 203 hallie.holloway@alexcityoutlook.com Alethia Russell Graphic Artist, Ext. 231 alethia.russell@alexcityoutlook.com

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• There will be a book fair Tuesday Nov. 15 through Tuesday Nov. 22 at Alexander City Middle School. Book Fair Family Day is set for Friday Nov. 18 at 7:40 a.m.

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• Second graders from Jim Pearson will have a field American Village in Montevallo.

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• Progress reports for students in Alexander City Schools will go out on Thursday, Nov. 17.

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• Jim Pearson will honor its Star Students with a breakfast Friday Nov. 18. The event is for students and staff only. Congratulations to these hard-working students.

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• Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend beginning on Wednesday Nov. 23 and will reopen on Monday Nov. 28.

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• The annual meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is scheduled for Tuesday Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. at the school board offices in Dadeville. The public is invited to attend. • Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend beginning on Wednesday Nov. 23 and will reopen on Monday Nov. 28.

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Obituaries Mrs. Doris F. Baird 1955 - 2016

Mrs. Mary Heard Mrs. Mary Heard, 99, of Jackson Gap, AL passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016, 1:00 p.m. CST at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Jackson Gap, AL, Rev. Freddie Robinson, Pastor; Officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Dadeville, AL. Mrs. Heard is survived by her granddaughter, Brenda (Melvin) Tinsley of Jackson Gap, AL, on great granddaughter, Elena (Larry) Heard of Phenix City, AL, two great grandsons, Chase (Kela) Goggans and Shae Goggans, both of Jackson Gap, AL, one adopted great grandson, Jay Moore of Lubbock, TX, seven great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends. To sign the online guest book and express condolences please visit www.silmonseroyerfh.com. Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home in Lafayette, AL is handling the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Doris F. Baird, 61, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Jim Pate and Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Baird passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1955 in Alexander City, Alabama to Milton Leonard “Bud” Fennell and Barney Jean Bailey

Fennell. She was a Baptist by faith and loved the Lord with all of her heart. For many years, Doris worked as an Administrative Assistant at Russell Corp. Doris had a strong and an amazing passion for children. For several years, she taught children in Sunday School at New Beginning Baptist Church and loved every minute of it. She enjoyed trips to the beach, being on the lake and was an amazing baker. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Buddy Baird of Alexander City; children, Julie Deason Loyd (Mitchell) of Alexander City, Mike Deason (Deborah) of Wetumpka, Deidra Horn (Chase) of Alexander City, Ashton Strickland (Matthew) of

Alexander City and Christy Baird of Sylacauga; grandchildren, Jordan Jones, Carter Jones, Kamden Strickland, Beau Strickland, Harlee Baird, Matt Holloman and Stefanie Graham; sisters, Brenda Poe of Goodwater and Kathleen Fennell of Talladega; brother, Rodger “Butch” Fennell (Debra) of Goodwater; brother-in-law, Woody Baird (Kim) of Alexander City; and sister-in-law, Shirley Chewning of Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents. 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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n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. n Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. n Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. n Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. n Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

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house are offering specials including discounts, drawings and in some cases free goodies for visitors. “This is something that has become a holiday tradition in Alexander City,” Chamber Executive Director Ed Collari said. “This is my first one as director, but the staff and the area merchants are really preparing for a great day.” Visitors can get their picture made with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Bud Porch Center and Christmas carolers will be singing all around town throughout the three-hour event. Merchants scheduled to take part are Alabama Street Makers Market, Bodyworks Massage & Spa, Carlisle’s, Cloud Nine, Ekubo Ministries, Jackson Drugs, JR’s Sports Bar and Grill, Kevin Lanier Photography, Koon’s Korner, Little Black Dress, Longleaf Antique and Flea Mall, Madison House Restoration, MainStreet Family Urgent Care, Mistletoe Bough Bed & Breakfast, Taylor Made Designs, The Coffee Corner and the Shoppes of Queen Anne’s. If you spend more than $25 with the merchants taking part, you will be eligible for drawings for one of 18 $25 gift card from participating merchants and will be eligible for a drawing for $250 in Chamber Cash. Pick up a copy of Saturday’s Outlook for a complete list of special offers from the participating merchants. “The city and the folks at MainStreet really have the downtown area decorated beautifully to help set a holiday mood,” Collari said. “Here lately it never rains and we are looking forward to a great day. We hope everyone will come out and help kick off the holiday shopping season with us.”

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will be Sgt. Master Sgt. Robert Vensel III also from Maxwell AFB. A special recognition and plaque would be presented to a 96-year-old WWII veteran who Young said survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. She said Master Sgt E8 Thomas Davis spent 10 years in the Navy and 20 in the Marines from which he retired. Young said Davis was scheduled to speak at the ceremony. She talked a little about Davis’ experience in Pearl Harbor and said he was on a supply ship, and only a few feet away from a battleship under bombardment. Young said it was an, “Awesome, awesome story.” Following Davis, Young said Alexander City Police would conduct a 21-gun salute and the Honor Guard would perform Taps and the retirement of colors. Saturday, she said Disabled American Veterans Bill Nichols’ chapter and the ladies auxiliary would sell barbecue at the car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Young said all the proceeds would go to help the veterans. Also planned for Veteran’s Day the Alex City Veterans Honor Guard will hold the city’s Veterans Day Service at the Sportplex Veterans Memorial at 10 a.m. The Honor Guard’s 1st Sgt. Charles Fuller hopes every one will attend the short program the presentation of colors, laying of wreaths and the sounding of “Taps.” “It will be short but meaningful,” Fuller said last month. “We want the public to join us an help honor all those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.”

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it’s almost completely changed, its serving about 170 students now from our three high schools, we hope to get it up over 200 in the next two years,” Windle said about the tech center. Ford briefly talked about its developments and the new directions the center was taking in its programs. He said in December there would be state report card from the State Department of Education, and talked about how they measured on its standards. He also talked about “Career Ready Indicators,” or credentials, which he said students could obtain at the center. “Right now in Tallapoosa County we’re offering several credentials for our students, our Ag teachers, our industrial maintenance teacher and our welding teacher they’re offering NCCR core training and if they pass this they receive a card and they will be come entry certified,” said Ford. The business and marketing side of the school offered Microsoft Office Specialist and for health sciences students could become Certified Nursing Assistant while at the Career Tech Center. He also said home education offered food and lodging certification. A main point of interest among the members however was the dual enrollment option where students could earn college credits and leave high school with a diploma and their associate degree. “It’s going to look like a college campus,” Ford said and used in an industrial welding program as an example. He said students would take college courses and combine academic and technical classes. “So what that means is if he’s just a junior then he can do that first semester, second semester do the same thing and in the summer if his parents really push him make him go up to CACC and take another technical and some academic courses on site,” Ford said. Right now Ford said there was no extra charge for the dual enrollment college credits because of grants from the federal government workforce development programs.

“These are areas in … this work force region that are high demand so there’s grant money that if students are going into this area while they’re in high school that they’ll pay for it through a grant,” Ford said. Following Ford, the tech center students presented their machine they competed with in state and national competitions and it’s ability to pick up balls from the ground and launch them into an iron ring. They said it had been built “from scratch.” Kendravious Golatte and Caleb Jones said they were seniors at Dadeville High School and David Washburn said he was attending his first semester at Southern Union State Community College. They talked about their robot, “Little Baby Labraun” and the different roles each played in its construction and operation and their time at the “Nothing But Net” competition. Windle concluded the meeting on the future and what programs and work force development areas the board would expand into next and expand to meet the needs of the businesses and industries. A big drive he said was establishing soft skills early in education. “Business and industry is driving the education curriculum now,” Windle said. The meeting began with a cordial reception from the Kiwanis president Brenda Floyd. They took up their “happy dollar” collection and many made comments about elections and veterans. One said she was happy because the elections were over and another said he was happy because of the results while another said he was thankful for veterans. Then they launched into a few upcoming events and fundraisers. Floyd reminded the members about the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce’s Denim and Diamonds Ball on Friday Nov. 18. Another member said Dadeville High School was selling Boston butts for $30 for a Christmas fundraiser.

We salute those who served and those presently enlisted in our armed forces on, Veterans Day, November 11, 2016.

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Civitan is an all-volunteer international service organization of more than 45,000 members in over 45 nations working in community clubs to help those less fortunate than themselves. Civitan clubs provide a great deal of service to their communities with emphasis on aid to people with intellectual disabilities, youth leadership development and good citizenship. Through Civitan, club members discover the best in themselves and in others. Civitan gives its members an opportunity to be involved in helping others, develop new friendships and business contacts and gain valuable leadership skills which can be used in all aspects of life, according to the Civitan International website. It was also mentioned to get the help of the Junior Civitan Clubs at area schools with the project. Other service projects they hope to be involved with are the building of a handicap ramp and helping the Salvation Army with boxes for Thanksgiving. The club is trying to attract charter members in various ways. They are hoping to set up a table at the Dec. 5 Hometown Christmas Parade in Alexander City. For those interested in Civitan, they will meet Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 at JR’s with a social at 11:30 a.m. and meeting at noon. Also interested persons can contact Reuben Prater at 256-794-1025.

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Area gets boost from positive press T ur area is making state and national headlines and it’s not for tragedy, craziness or anything bad. This week, two separate magazines dedicated to reporting business news have featured Alexander City and the Lake Martin area because of some of the things that are being done right. The Lake Martin area and in particular Alexander City were recently heralded for what was described as their resiliency in maintaining manufacturing jobs amid a national trend of decline. Alex City was the primary focus of a Bloomberg report, “Where Manufacturing Isn’t Dead,” published Monday. Lake Martin Area Economic Development Authority Executive Director Don McClellan was interviewed and explained how the area tried to reinvent itself and diversified to prevent the same kind of crash the area felt when thousands of jobs in the textile industry went away when Russell closed most of its operations here. There has been so much work done over the last decade or so to recruit and make the area known for its people, resources and willingness to accommodate industries of all kinds. The work has paid off with thousands of new jobs and it’s nice that a national publication noticed and featured our area. Also this week Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and CEO Ed Collari was part of a piece by BusinessAlabama magazine that heralded the new the emerging Lake Martin Innovation Center that was made possible by some creative thinking and the generosity of the folks at USAmeriBank. The center aims to be a place where fledgling businesses can have a home to start and grow without all the pressures and overhead that would be associated with having to do it on their own. The piece highlights the forward thinking by the Chamber and that is something that could pay dividends down the road. In both cases, the exposure given can only help as LMAEDA and the Chamber work to recruit industries and businesses to the area. These magazines cater to businesses and getting positive press that catches the eyes of the corporate world in a great thing for the region.

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he election is finally over and we have a winner. President Elect Trump promised in his acceptance speech to reach out to all Americans and be bipartisan. He spoke of unity, vision and all the things presidents usually incorporate into their speeches. I was impressed and even influenced with this talk of bipartisanship. I thought if Donald could do it I ought to be able to give it a shot with deacons. So I told them we’re entering a new day where vision and unity were paramount. I got that phrase from one of his speeches. Those politicians can sure turn a phrase. Also, I told them I wanted to have an era of bipartisanship that would extend the boundaries of our endeavors and encompass all Americans, oops, I meant church members. I guess I got on a roll after all the political rhetoric. Anyway, I emphasized the need to be bipartisan in all our undertakings. I can tell you right up front that I didn’t get the thunderous applause that the President did when he said it. Instead, one of the deacons asked me what bipartisan meant, and another one wanted to know how to spell it. Another one said he thought it was one of those French fighters in World War II. I should have known right then to

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drop the whole thing, but I was fired up and inspired to lead. So, I pulled out a dictionary and read to them about how two separate parties come together to form a whole. I read it with conviction and all the appropriate gestures, thumbs up and all. I got that from TV. The deacons sat there for a minute absorbing this new revelation of bipartisanship before they responded. After the laughter died down one of the older guys, with tears in his eyes, said, “Good one, Preacher, you really had us going there for a minute.” After that one of them would say “bipartisan” and they would all started laughing again. It was enough to make a socialist out George Washington. I thought I could quell their hilarity by reminding them that I had a mandate and I intended to exercise it. They only laughed harder and told me that “man dating” was defeated on all the ballots. Oh my, where is my dictionary when I need it? If I could find it I would throw it at them instead of reading it to them. This leadership business isn’t as

easy as it seems. Maybe I ought to start reading the speeches of Putin and his buddies and forget this new era of bipartisanship. It’s too hard to spell, anyway. The Psalmist stated, “How pleasant it is when the brethren dwell in unity.” To co-exist we have to accept one another’s position as being of worth. We may not agree with them, but we must give them an opportunity to express themselves. A church in harmony is a church that listens and includes all of its membership. Paul wrote the Corinthians and reminded them that all things ought to be done decently and in order. He knew the importance of unity and sharing. It comes when everyone is willing to cooperate and share a common vision. That’s a worthy goal for any church to imitate. OK, I have taken a new approach. I’ve renamed my bipartisan emphasis “shared ministry.” Everyone of them liked that idea and asked why I didn’t just say that up front. I didn’t have the heart to tell them, “that a rose by any other name still smells as sweet as a rose.” Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minster who lives in Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday.

John McKelvey represents District 3, \\vwhich includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

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ach week, I travel the state to work with Alabama’s amazing educators, parents and students. Whether I am in Moulton or Mobile, one concern inevitably comes up: paying for college. College is expensive. Tuition, books, housing, fees, meal plans – everything on campus has a price tag. Although college is pricey, it’s a necessity to prepare for today’s high-skill, high wage jobs. In fact, by 2020, 62 percent of Alabama jobs will require a postsecondary certificate or degree. Many Alabama families do not realize that help paying for college is available by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA connects families and students with money for college through Pell Grants, student loans and work-study jobs. In 2014, Alabama students left nearly $59 million dollars of financial aid on the table, and one-third of students at Alabama’s public colleges did not receive any financial aid at all. Why? Because they did

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not complete the FAFSA. One of the biggest mistakes I hear is that families think they make too much money to qualify for financial aid. Family and student income is only one part of the financial aid calculation, and increasingly academic and athletic scholarships require students to complete the financial aid form. Many students who do not think they will qualify for aid because of need or merit do qualify for a Pell Grant of up to $5,920 annually. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not have to be repaid. You can use Pell Grants and many other types of financial aid for both technical and academic credential programs. Whether you want to be a welder or a doctor, the FAFSA can help you pay for your college education. While in past years filing the FAFSA has been more difficult than filing taxes,

this year it is much easier. First, families started filing their FAFSA on October 1, rather than in January. Second, families no longer have to gather up a mountain of financial information to complete the financial aid form. Instead, you can easily connect your 2015 tax return to the FAFSA. In addition to these technical changes, there is another change: communities across the state have joined the Cash for College campaign, which aims to make college more affordable by boosting FAFSA completion. Cash for College equips students and their families with the skills to file the FAFSA, provides training to local partners and reports results in real time. More students are getting financial aid to pay for college as a result. If you know someone who needs money for college, please visit the Cash for College website at cashforcollegealabama.org to learn more about financial aid. Kristina Scott is the executive director of Alabama Possible.

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ACMS FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Middle School is having a linen fundraiser Nov. 10 through Dec. 2. For sale will be Egyptian cotton twin, full, queen and king sheet sets for $35. See any student, parent or teacher at ACMS. Proceeds benefit ACMS. PEANUT FUNDRAISER: The Alex City Kiwanis is holding a peanut fundraiser. 2.5 pound bags of raw shelled peanuts can be purchased for $5 from Kiwanis members or at River Bank and Trust, Jay Hare CPA, Anytime Fitness, Tapley Appliance, Sixth Street Baptist Church, Caldwell Electronics, Alex City Board of Education and Cloud Nine.

November 12

CAR SHOW: Bill Nichols Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans will host a car show at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Nov. 12 starting at 9 a.m. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard is having a Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sportsplex. There will be a short program honoring veterans.. The public is encouraged to attend to honor all those that who sacrificed so much for freedom.

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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions. REUNION: There will be a Daviston School and Community Reunion Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center.

November 13

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 136th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Guest pastor will be William Russell of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pastor of Peace and Goodwill is Robert Williams.

November 17-20

CHURCH REVIVAL: Family Worship Center will host a revival Nov. 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. each night and at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Speaking will be Pastor Mark Deason and Evangelist Philp Gipson. Pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.

November 18

CHARITY BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball a the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. There will be a steak dinner and silent auction. Tickets are available by calling the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-8254019, the Lake Martin Area United Way at 256-329-3600 or the Lake Martin Event Center at 256-825-7503.

November 19

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends are having a trade day Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. TURKEY SHOOT: The Red Hill Community Club is hosting a turkey shoot Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Red Hill Community Center. Cost is $5 per shot with all proceeds go to the Red Hill Community Roof Fund. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance will be having a pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the New Site Town Hall.

Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. M. A. Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

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DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church will observe its 144th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Anthony Pogue of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner. PASTOR APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church will celebrate the 17th Appreciation of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson Sunday, Nov. 20 2:30 p.m. At the 11 a.m. service Minister Jessie White, GAP Fellowship Associate Minister will speak. at the 2:30 p.m. Pastor Larry D. Shealey of Darian Baptist Church will speak.

November 27

HARVEST RALLY: The Word Bible Church is holding a Harvest Rally Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Min Brenda Davis. Guestspeaker will be Pastor D emetrius Griffin of Hatchett Spring Baptist Church.

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Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too.

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A WORK IN PROGRESS

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Projects Above , Larkin Radney and Richard Wagoner, facing camera, along with others survey the progress of work on the Broad Street Streetscape Project in Downtown Alexander City Thursday. Right, workers from Henderson and Coker complete sodding of islands and concrete work along the sidewalks that will help make the area handicap accessible.

Coker is handling the work and Alexander City Community Development Coordinator Randy Thomas said that paving could begin next week. “We are glad that they allowed that,” Thomas said. “On a project like that you never know what you will run into, and when we realize that there was going to be an issue with varied heights of the curbing, we felt it was important to do it right. It’s been more than 40 years since that was paved and it may be that long before we are able to do it again. “Now it will be the way it was meant to be and something that will serve everyone well.” 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. That has been increased by $15,000, but Thomas still sees it as a bargain. “Mostly what we’re accomplishing is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance,” said Thomas. “These sidewalks were installed back in the 70s, so they don’t meet the ADA requirements. Those issues will be taken care of in this project. Plus the paving will

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give us a smooth surface and that’s something we haven’t had in quite some time.” The project will also help traffic flow through the parking lot as speed breaks have been constructed that feature decorative brink crossings for pedestrians. One other new feature is that drivers will be able to circle the lot without having to exit onto Clay Street and re-enter the parking lot as they have under the old configuration. In addition to the paving starting next week, new decorative traffic signal poles are due to be installed as soon as Monday. The poles will be dark in color to match the downtown light poles. The old silver poles that are in place now will become a thing of the past. Crossing arms will also be installed at some point to guard the rail crossing near the intersection by Carlisle’s downtown. Thomas said in addition to enhancing safety, the poles are designed to match the look that is being put in place downtown. Rather than the standard silver poles, the crossing arm poles will be dark and should blend in with the others that surround the whole area. “If you have been to Auburn or Opelika, it will be the same basic look,” Thomas said. “They haven’t arrived here yet and we haven’t seen them, but we’re excited about seeing how everything will come together.”

Several projects in downtown Alexander City in full swing Workers spent a good portion of Thursday morning putting a cold patch at the rail crossing that connects Lee and Washington streets in Alexander City. The crossing has been rough since the spring as Norfolk Southern awaits the replacement of tracks as part of reworking of the streets in that area. This is the third patch that has been done since March. Far right, Charles Forbus finishes up work on the refurbishing of a Chero-Cola sign just off Main Street downtown on Thursday.

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Benjamin Russell NJROTC prepares for competition Team gets ready for Vulcan Orienteering Club event Nov. 19 at Wind Creek count to successfully locate. Competing cadets will have to find all of the identified “controls” and must also attempt to find the most expeditious means of completing the route as completion time is often the largest discriminant. Accuracy in map interpretation and course selection along with endurance will determine the winner of the event. To date the BRHS Orienteering Team has been focused on academic and practical applications that will be necessary in upcoming competitions. Classroom lessons and cadet knowledge were recently put to the test when 15 team members traveled to Wind Creek State Park in October to practice on the Permanent Orienteering Course located between the North Picnic Area and Highway 218. This course was set by a local Boy Scout for his Eagle Scout Project and is an outstanding asset available for practicing orienteering skills. The cadets initially practiced as a single unit along the course with previously experienced cadets assisting those new to orienteering. “Walking the course as a group really ensured we were proficient with map and compass usage and it also instilled a great deal of self-confidence in our skills,” Orienteering Team Captain Cadet Naz Pearson said. With the group instruction complete the cadets divided up into three- and four-person teams to again head out

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Benjamin Russell High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) has established a studentrun Orienteering Team and is looking forward to its first competitive event at Wind Creek State Park on Saturday, Nov. 19. Fifteen BRHS cadets have been studying the requisite map and compass navigation techniques, map interpretation skills, and trail running or off-trail bushwacking techniques to successfully compete in the Vulcan Orienteering Club’s competition in November. The team plans to use the Wind Creek competition as a final practice for the NJROTC Area 8 Orienteering Championship competition that will be held at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham on Saturday, Dec. 17. Orienteering is one of the many NJROTC supported competitive teams at BRHS. Orienteering team cadets will compete as two- or three-person teams that must rapidly plan and execute a multi-leg course through the wilderness to pre-specified “control” markers placed throughout the competition area. Some of these control points may be as simple as an intersection of two trails, while others may be much more challenging to find such as a ravine or hilltop well off prepared trails which require an accurate bearing and pace

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Members of the Benjamin Russell High School Naval Junior ROTC Orienteering team pose for a photograph on the shore of Lake Martin after completing a training session at Wind Creek State Park in October.

onto the course, but this time individual teams were separated by 5-minute intervals and each team had to devise their own route through 5 controls which they had not executed in sequence previously. Armed only with a map, compass, a whistle and their knowledge of orienteering all the teams successfully completed the practical test without injury or becoming temporary disorien-

tated. A true orienteer is never lost! The BRHS Orienteering team would like to say thank you to the staff of Wind Creek State Park for hosting our recent training event. The proximity to BRHS, cool weather, exceptional beauty, and warm welcome from the staff of Wind Creek State Park made for great training and a memorable event.

Steps to prepare your home for winter weather STAFF REPORT State Point Media

While it’s hard to tell it by the unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions that are griping our area, winter is coming sooner than you think. This winter, stay ahead of frost and freezing temperatures by taking some easy steps to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. If you’re not sure where to start, there are some quick step-by-step directions to get you in the DIY spirit. How to seal off drafts: Windows and doors are the biggest culprits of drafts in your home, but there are products that make sealing them simple. While product packaging often provides instruction, online videos may be a better resource. For instance, Duck brand provides a step-by-step tutorial for how to seal window drafts with its Roll-On Window Kit and Heavy Duty Weatherstrip Seals, which provide tight barriers to keep warm air in and cold air out. Or, for drafty doors with thick gaps, the Double Draft Seal easily slides onto the bottom of doors to block unwanted chill. Visit duckbrand.com to learn more.

How to prevent freezing pipes: Every winter there are billions of dollars in insured losses due to burst pipes and other winter-related damage, according to the Insurance Information Institute. To prevent frozen pipes, it’s imperative to drain water from outdoor faucets and garden hoses. Plus, have in-ground sprinkler systems winterized, as well. You can review a quick four-minute video at thisoldhouse.com, where experts show you how you can do this easily and efficiently. How to clean your gutters: Frozen gutters are another prime source of snow and ice damage. Ice can accumulate on the edge of the roof and prevent melting snow from draining. That’s why it’s important to clean debris from gutters several times a year. Keep the ladder on a level surface with another person as a spotter. Wear gloves and safety goggles to protect yourself, and drop debris onto a tarp or bucket below. Flush the gutter with a hose to check for proper flow, and finally check down spouts for anything that might be lodged. How to insulate your water heater: Wrapping your water heater with an insulated blanket reduces heat loss and saves energy. It’s simple: just measure

the circumference of your water heater and cut the blanket to size. Products such like Duck brand’s Water Heater Insulation Blanket come with tape for easy installation and it’s made of non-irritating recycled cotton, not fiberglass. How to protect outdoor items: High-wind gusts and cool temperatures can wreak havoc. Be sure to store or protect outdoor furniture and accessories. Smaller items, such as cushions, umbrellas and drained hoses, should be stored in sheds or basements. Protect larger patio furniture and grills with tarps or custom-fit covers. A roll of strong, all-weather tape, like T-Rex Tape, can fix any rips or holes you may find along the way. Unlike other tapes, it is designed to withstand harsh temperatures to hold stronger and longer, ensuring your items will be in great shape for spring grilling season. Visit trextape.com for more information. Thanks to a plethora of online resources, weatherizing doesn’t have to seem daunting. By watching a few short videos and following some easy instructions, you can have your home ready for whatever weather winter brings.

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Sports Calendar Monday, Nov. 14 • Benjamin Russell boys bowling vs Prattville, 4 p.m., Bama Lanes, Prattville. • Benjamin Russell JV girls basketball home game against Auburn, 5 p.m., ninth grade boys 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 • Dadeville Middle basketball home game against Southside, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 6 p.m. • Central Coosa Middle basketball boys/girls home game against Ecletic, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 16 • Benjamin Russell boys bowling home game against Auburn, 4 p.m., Idle Time Bowling. • Central Coosa Middle basketball boys/girls home game against Winterboro, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 17 • Dadeville Middle basketball home game against Alexander City Middle, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 5:30 p.m. • Benjamin Russell basketball home game against Jeff Davis, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:30 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18 • Benjamin Russell basketball home game against Tallassee, JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 5:30 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m. • Central Coosa varsity basketball home game against Sylacauga, boys 4:30 p.m. girls 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19 • Alexander City Middle wrestling team in Junior High Swede Umbach at Auburn High, time TBA.

Monday, Nov. 21 • Benjamin Russell boys bowling vs Valley, 4 p.m., Auburn Lanes, Auburn. • Benjamin Russell basketball home game against Smith Station, JV girls 5 p.m., ninth grade boys 6 p.m. • Central Coosa Middle basketball boys/girls home game against Ecletic, 4:30 p.m. • Central Coosa varsity boys basketball at North Shelby Classic Tip Off at Chelsea, time TBA

Tuesday, Nov. 22 • Dadeville varsity wrestling home game against Benjamin Russell, 2 p.m. • Benjamin Russell basketball at Auburn, JV girls 5 p.m., ninth grade boys 6:15 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend junior high basketball at Dadeville, girls 4:30 p.m., boys 5:30 p.m. • Central Coosa varsity boys basketball at North Shelby Classic Tip Off at Chelsea, time TBA

Wednesday, Nov. 23 • Central Coosa varsity boys basketball at North Shelby Classic Tip Off at Chelsea, time TBA.

Monday, Nov. 28 • Benjamin Russell basketball home game against Smith Station, JV boys 4:30 p.m., Varsity girls 5:30 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend basketball game at Ranburne, Varsity girls 5:30 p.m., varsity boys 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 • Alexander City Middle boys/ girls basketball at Opelika, time TBA. • Benjamin Russell basketball game at Sylacauga, ninth grade boys 4 p.m., JV boys 4:30 p.m., varsity girls 6 p.m., varsity boys 7:30 p.m. • Central Coosa Middle basketball boys/girls game at Fayetteville, 5 p.m. • Dadeville varsity wrestling at Beulah Tri-Match, time TBA. • Dadeville basketball home game against Beauregard, varsity girls 5:30 p.m., middle boys 6:30 p.m., varsity boys 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1 • Central Coosa Middle basketball boys/girls game at B.B. Comer, 4:30 p.m. • Dadeville Middle girls basketball game at Horseshoe Bend, 4:30 p.m. • Dadeville varsity basketball home game against Holtville, girls 5:30 p.m., boys 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 6 • Alexander City Middle girls basketball home game against Dadeville, 4:30 p.m. • Central Coosa Middle basketball boys/girls home game against Childersburg, 4:30 p.m.

Trojans win CACC-WPCC Invitational By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Central Alabama Community College golf team ended its fall season this week by winning the CACC-WPCC Invitational. The hosts of the 36-hole tournament bested teams from nine competing colleges from across the Southeast to win the event held Monday and Tuesday at Willow Point Country Club. This is the Trojans’ fourth triumph out of five events held since the season began, which has CACC leading the nation in tournament wins and topping polls. “We haven’t had this kind of start since we swept the fall in 2012, the last year we won the national championship,” said CACC golf coach Dave Jennings. “This team has something special. When one falters in a round, the other four step it up. This is crucial for team success in golf.” Jennings played the entire eight-member CACC team in the invitational, which closed out the fall golf season. “This is the one time that everyone may compete,” he said. The Trojans qualified for the top-five playing positions required for a team in the event, with the remaining three athletes playing for individual honors. “This gives everyone, especially the young freshmen a taste of college competition, which I feel is vital in motivating them to improve their golf games,” Jennings said. Playing for the Trojans this year were sophomores Jacob Morgan, Steven Wysocki and Reynolds Carl, as well as fresh-

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Chase McClellan of the Central Alabama Community golf team drives the ball on hole seven during the CACC-WPCC Invitational on Tuesday.

men Jake Maples and Bailey Scifleet. The visiting colleges were Wallace State, Faulkner State, Calhoun, Snead State and Jefferson State community colleges, as well as Point University, Cape Fear C.C., Eastern Florida State College and Troy University. The tournament took the four best scores from each team’s five players. The Trojans were strong from the start after taking a six-stroke lead over Eastern Florida and seven shots over Calhoun by shooting a 4-score total of 295

in round one. Leading CACC in the round were Wysocki and Carl, who each shot even-par round scores of 72. “The first-round individual leader was Fraser Darven from Eastern Florida who shot 2-under par 70,” Jennings said. On the second day, which started cool and breezy, athletes had not yet adapted to the fast greens, as reflected in slightly higher scores. “Day two was a dogfight,” Jennings said. “As CACC’s golf coach, I usually know fairly well how we stand amongst

the field throughout the tournament. But as I was hosting the event, I was found close to the clubhouse for most of the day. The times I was on the course, I became pretty concerned as I only had two players close to par. Steven was leaking oil, Bailey got off to a horrid start and Jacob wasn’t cashing in on birdie opportunities.” While CACC came out on top, it was by a close lead. “It ended up being a lot closer at the end than I prefer,” Jennings said. “CACC prevailed with the victory but we were almost caught by Eastern Florida. Wallace State played well in the second round but their first round of golf put them too far behind us to truly contend. “We were saved by the good play of Jake Maples who shot a score of -1, 71 and Reynolds Carl who shot 73,” Jennings added. “Eastern Florida made up a couple of strokes on our lead but fell three shots behind. Garrett Reist of Calhoun Community College from Decatur, Alabama took Medalist honors and closely followed by Chip Willoughby of Wallace State, Fraser Davren of Eastern Florida, Reynolds Carl of CACC and Jake Maples of CACC.” The Trojans start spring practice on Jan. 10, and head to Melbourne, Florida the first week of February for the first event of 2017. “We have another busy spring season set ahead of us and I hope that the boys all keep their goals and targets well in focus,” Jennings said. “This is a great group of young men and it will be fun to watch and follow.”

Benjamin Russell cross country runners bound for state By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Three members of the Benjamin Russell Cross Country Team are headed to Moulton Saturday to compete in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Cross Country State Championship after earning spots in the 6A Section II Meet at Kiesel Park in Auburn. BRHS sophomore Lance Cunigan finished fourth overall with a time of 18:02.93, while sophomore Ashley Walker finished 24th with a time of 29:13.45 and eighth grader Abigale Sims finished in 25th place with 29:31.51. “I am very proud of these student athletes who have trained very hard for this accomplishment,” said BRHS cross country coach Lee Wagoner. “It takes a year-long commitment to prepare and train for an event like this. It’s great to see BRHS’ athletes participating in the postseason for cross country.”

After competing in the 6A Section II Meet in Auburn, Benjamin Russell Cross Country athletes Ashley Walker, Lance Cunigan and Abigale Sims qualified to run in Saturday’s state championship meet. Submitted / The Outlook

Alex City 11U All-Stars head to state tournament By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Alexander City 11U AllStar soccer team is headed to the state tournament next week after coming in as runner up in the Youth Soccer League District 5 Playoff Tournament in Alex City. In this past weekend’s daylong tournament that featured 35 games played by teams ranging in age from 5-15 and hailing from Alex City, Prattville, Lincoln, Sylacauga, Opelika and Talladega, Alex City’s 11U All-Stars took second place to Prattville after coming out on top in three games. That sealed the spot for Alex City 11U to play in the state tourney that’s set for Saturday, Nov. 19, at Westgate Park in Dothan. “I’m very proud of them,” said 11U coach and Alex City Youth Soccer League President Josh Tucker.

Also faring well for Alex City was the 7U All-Star team, which finished first in the district tournament after coming out on top in four games. However, Tucker said, due to 7U’s age the team won’t go on to compete at the state level. “They’re district champions for their age group,” he said. The district tournament featured games at both Charles E. Bailey Sportplex and the Alex City Soccer Complex and attracted approximately 800 spectators. “Overall, it was a good day,” Tucker said. With the tournament’s final game beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, the event also marked the first time the soccer fields were illuminated for evening play. “It was great having the fields lit up,” Tucker said.

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After winning the runner-up spot in the Youth Soccer League District 5 Tournament, the Alexander City 11U All-Stars are bound for the State Tournament in Dothan on Nov. 19. Mmbers of the winning team include (from left, front row) Austin Jackson, Ethan Rojas, Jon Robert Tucker, Wesley Tew, Elijah Gaspar, Anna Corley, Kennedy Tate, Thomas Dean, Drew Daughtry, (back row) coach Brian Tate, coach Josh Tucker, Dylan Palacios, Austin Atkinson, Greenlee Peppers, Kelly Hernandez, Palmer Peppers, Ashton Rigby and coach Carlos Rojas.