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Goodwater man charged in bank heist By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

An early Monday morning carjacking in Elmore County lead to the arrest of Joseph Mark Colley, 33 of Goodwater, for the robbery of the BB&T Bank on Gilmer Ave in Tallassee. Colley and another suspect, Christopher Adam Horsley, 32 of Tennessee, were arrested Monday after an early morning carjacking of a van traveling North on Highway 111 in Elmore County. The strange sequence of events that led

to Colley’s arrest began with a couple from Birmingham who were leaving Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka in their van. The vehicle was bumped from behind and they stopped to assess the damage to their vehicle. That’s when they were robbed by the two suspects. The suspects made off with a purse, a cell phone and an undisclosed amount of cash. After leaving the scene of the carjacking Elmore County Sheriff’s Department apprehended the suspects around the Mile Marker 5 on Highway 111.

Once in custody, investigators noticed similarities between Colley and the BB&T Bank robbery suspect. “We picked him on the carjacking,” said Elmore County Sheriff, Bill Franklin. “When we brought him in, we noticed that there were certain traits and characteristics that matched the MO of the crime that took place at the bank in Tallassee.” Tallassee Police Department investigators had been searching for a suspect since the robbery See HEIST • Page 3 Colley

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Website ranks Alabama’s distance learning programs CACC places mid to high on several categories

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

An international consulting firm with a focus on maximizing production and profitability through a change in thinking plan to pick the brains of local business leaders and government officials next month. Pat Carlise said he was visiting the Lake Martin area last summer when he met Central Alabama Community College President Susan Burrow. Carlisle, an Alexander City native, is the president of The de Bono Group, LLC, with U.S. headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Group is described as an international training and consulting firm, which uniquely implements the concepts and teachings of a Nobel Prize nominated scholar on thinking as a skill - Malta-born, Edward de Bono. Carlisle will be speaking at CACC on Dec. 1 in a roughly two-hour introductory session “to the See CARLISLE • Page 3

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Bransley, left, and Carissa Looser bagged their first deer just two days apart while hunting with their father on land off Coley Creek Road during the Special Youth Deer Hunting season.

SHARP SHOOTERS Sisters find ultimate deer hunting beginner’s luck By MITCH SNEED Editor

Some hunters wait years for an opportunity to harvest their first deer, but for two area sisters let’s just say they have had some incredible beginner’s luck. Bransley, 10, and Carissa Looser, 9, both bagged their first deer just two days apart while hunting with their father Jose Garcia on land of Coley Creek Road during the Special Youth Deer Hunting season. It’s hard to tell who was more excited

about the success – the father or his girls. “They had been going out with me for a couple of years, just watching and learning,” Jose said. “I love the outdoors and they do too. I can’t tell you how many hours we have spent out there at the land, just observing. I would talk to them about signs and sounds. How even squirrels would make noises and how they could tell you when something was happening. “But this was the first time that they were actually out there to hunt and to see how all See HUNTING • Page 3

A website that ranks colleges and universities has published results and rankings for nearly every college in the state based on their distance learning programs, and CACC places mid to high in a number of categories. The website, OnlineColleges lists CACC as third in the state based on affordability and 35th overall, in its ranking of the online programs of two-year and four-year colleges. According to OnlineColleges the affordability rankings were based on tuition costs from information reported to the National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. In affordability CACC ranked just above Enterprise State Community College, and just below J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College at number two. The information lists CACC’s tuition per year to be roughly $3,085 with nearly 30 percent distance education involvement at the college. According to the website that means about 30 percent of CACC’s student body participate in online courses. See CACC • Page 3

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For the second straight day, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Troopers were called to the scene of a violent crash. Just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, firstresponders were called to the scene of a crash involving a passenger car and a pickup truck on Barrett Road, just off Alabama Highway 22. A white Chevrolet Impala and a silver Chevrolet 1500 Z71 pickup had collided virtually head-on. Units from the Alexander City Fire Department, Alexander City Police Department, ALEA Troopers and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department all responded to the scene. In the Impala, three people were seriously injured, including the driver and

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Obituaries Rose “Cat” Pearson Rose “Cat” Pearson formally of Alexander City, Alabama passed away November 14, 2016. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorced and remarried mother of two adult children. Both live on their own and have decent jobs. After the divorce, I managed to keep a roof over our heads, food on the table and provide college for my children. My ex-husband, their father, sporadically paid child support, which resulted in an arrearage owed for the past nine years. Recently, I received a substantial sum of the balance I was owed for back child support. My dilemma is that my children feel that because their father is having financial problems (finances were always his issue), I should give the money back to him because I am financially secure. Abby, they are ignoring everything I had to do to support them while they were still dependents and my responsibility. Add into that their health care, extracurricular activities, Christmases and birthdays, etc., when he said he didn’t have

caught dead with obvious facial hair. Your letter brought back memories, one of which was my DEAR ABBY: I love my sister. mother telling me that her first executive assistant, Katie, had She’s well-educated, intelligent made Mama promise that in the and fun, but she has let herself event of Katie’s demise, Mama go. We are both in our 60s would bring a razor to the viewand, unfortunately, those pesky ing and, while standing at the whiskers are starting to appear casket, “whisk” off her mustache on our faces. She recently had so no one would see it. surgery and when I visited her, Not knowing your sister, I I noticed a lot of hairs sprouting can’t say whether she was in so from her chin. I offered to pluck much pain from her surgery that them or take her to a spa and she didn’t want to add to it by have them removed when she being plucked. Talk to her again had a facial. She refused! when she’s feeling better and My friends and I have made she may offer up her chin. If not, a pact to pluck each other’s whiskers if we are ever in a hos- love her the way she is -- fur and all -- because she’s happy pital and can’t do it ourselves. Should I just let it go or, the next that way. time I see her, remind her that Dear Abby is written by many people would be put off if Abigail Van Buren, also known they saw her? Or is it just me? as Jeanne Phillips, and was -- WHISKERLESS SISTER founded by her mother, Pauline DEAR WHISKERLESS: It’s Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at not “just you.” Depilatories are popular because most American www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. women wouldn’t want to be be trapped or guilted into doing anything against your better judgment.

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ith so many leaves and pine needles falling from trees this time of year, homeowners will soon be cleaning up the yard and discarding all the fallen debris. The most common practice throughout the years has been to rake up leaves into a pile and burn them. Some homeowners will just haul them off and dump them somewhere in the woods. Urbanized homeowners will take it a step further and bag them up and place them by the curb to be picked up by garbage trucks. While these three practices may seem quite logical, they are in fact the absolute worse ways of discarding valuable organic matter. Instead, why not keep it and use it to one’s advantage. Let’s start with why trees shed their leaves and needles. Each fall, they shed their leaves and needles and cover the ground, naturally applying a layer of mulch around themselves. This leftover organic matter is slowly broken down into new and rich soil. Not only does this organic mat-

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plants. It is best to mimic what nature is doing. More free mulch and its natural! Now that is logical and saves money too! With our area being in a severe drought this fall and likely continue into the winter, mulching plants becomes greatly important. Other than irrigating, I cannot think of another horticulture practice better to help combat drought. Many plants are already suffering so this will be critical to the survival of our plants. Mulching will help conserve moisture when we actually do get some rain and aid in root growth this winter. The bottom line is to leave all the fallen organic matter in the yard on the soil surface or put it to good and logical use in the form of mulch around plants. It only makes sense. Don’t burn it. Don’t cast it out with the garbage. Let it be or use it! Of course, your plants and your wallet will love it too.

ter and new soil contain nutrients that the trees and other plants re-use, but it also protects and insulates plant roots, prevents soil erosion, buffers competition, and conserves moisture. So if all this natural organic matter is good for the soil and our plants, why do we want to get rid of it? Good question. In the fall, we rake up all this organic matter and burn it or throw it away. Yet come spring, we go buy bales and bags of mulch and compost to put back on and around our plants. Confused? So am I! Here is bright idea. Instead of buying pine straw bales for mulch, just rake up what is free and available in your yard and put it around your plants. Instead of raking up and discarding all the fallen leaves, Harris is an extenjust keep them under sion agent with the the trees or blow or Alabama Cooperative rake them under other Extension Program.

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n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. n Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.

n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.

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n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

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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.

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two young passengers. One person in the truck was also injured. Rescue personnel had to use power tools to free the driver of the Impala from the wreckage. Emergency personnel had hoped to fly the injured out, but due to fog in the area, the three victims had to be taken to Birmingham by ambulance. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital by private vehicle. While names of the injured were not released, three of the victims were listed in critical condition as of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at University of AlabamaBirmingham Hospital. Troopers said that investigation was ongoing and no details on contributing factors or potential charges were released. That crash came a day after two separate crashes involving nine vehicles occurred about 30 minutes apart on U.S. Highway 280 in Coosa County. The first crash occurred at 5:24 p.m. Tuesday eve-

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ning at the intersection of Alabama Highway 115 and Highway 280. A fully loaded log truck was attempting to turn into the eastbound lanes of Highway 280. The truck was forced to stop in the turning median, leaving the logs on his trailer hanging several feet into the eastbound lanes. A Honda Fit traveling westbound appeared to have struck the protruding logs touching off a chain reaction that also involved a Mazda RX-8, a Chevy Avalanche and a Dodge pickup. In all, ALEA Sgt. Steve Jarrett said that there were five vehicles and two victims that required medical transport to area care centers. No conditions were released. Then at 5:53 p.m. at almost the same exact spot, there was a four-vehicle accident that Jarrett said left four people injured.

n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. 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.

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CACC “We are excited to be ranked among the top three most affordable online Community Colleges in Alabama,” responded CACC’s Mark McGhee in an email. McGhee serves as the executive assistant to CACC President Susan Burrow. “Online educational opportunities are popular with our students and we are continuously looking for ways to increase course offerings and enhance the quality of online instruction,” McGhee said. OnlineColleges report that the Alabama Community College System includes roughly 25 comprehensive community and technical colleges. There are approximately 16 associate degree level colleges that offer 59 online programs, 140 online programs offered at

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that time paid off was really something. I mean they did it all on their own. I was there, but they did it right down to spotting, sighting, scoping and shooting.” Bransley’s chance came on Saturday at about 4:30 p.m. just before dusk. She said she saw a deer about 40 yards away and watched to see if she could see horns. Bransley said the deer was facing away from her and she waited to see if it would turn to give her a bigger target. The deer turned to the right and she knew she had her chance. “All I could think about was just hoping that I made the shot,” Bransley said. “I took aim and squeezed the trigger and it went down. I couldn’t believe it. But then my Dad started freaking out. He was like ‘you got it, you got it.’ I don’t know who was more excited me or him.” A video her father shot of the harvest fair-sized doe shows that her account was right on the nose. So was her shot. One squeeze of the trigger of the youth model .243 rifle had struck right where she aimed. Carissa said she was in the stand with her dad and had dozed off Monday when she felt him tap her on the shoulder. “I was asleep and he poked me in the shoulder and said ‘there are some deer out there, now what are you going to do about it,’” Carissa said. “I raised up and there were four deer in a group and I couldn’t decide which one to shoot at. I decided to shoot at the biggest one. I went through all of what we had worked on. I got it lined up and watched my breath and then shot.” She said she was so excited that she

her legs were shaking as she went down the steps of the stand. “My Daddy asked me if my legs were shaking and they sure were,” Carissa said. “I got down there and saw that it was a spike and it was just like we practiced and talked about. I got a picture and it’s still pretty hard to believe that I did that on my first time out.” Jose said that the wobbly legs are something that he fully understands. “I laughed at them because they were both shaking,” Jose said. “I’m 42 years old and I still get the same way when I shoot one too. I am so proud of them. To know that they listened so well and did it exactly the way they were taught – that only makes it better.” Jose said that while some may not understand youth hunting, he said it’s more than just hunting. He said his goal is to teach his children about the land and respect for nature. “I wanted to expose them to every aspect, right down to managing the land. When we were down there after the harvest, we stopped and said a prayer and gave thanks for provided what will be food for our family.” Bransley and Carissa attend Horseshoe Bend and are the youngest of four siblings. For now, they have bragging rights over their older brothers. “It is eating the boys up,” Jose said. “I have boys that are 11 and 12 and the fact that they got deer before they did, they are like, Dad we get to go now until we get one. They just want to catch up with their sisters.” The youth season ended Monday, but the adult gun season opens Saturday in the area.

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21 Bachelor’s Degree level colleges and 133 Master’s programs at 21 as well. OnlineColleges’ Top Colleges 2016 ranked CACC as 35 among 55 schools on what was said to be its “newly redesigned” Top Colleges 2016 tool. From a list of six beneficial components each college might possess, CACC had five. It concluded that CACC was accredited, accepted federal funding for loans, accepted Advance Placement credit and held an open admission policy. The only feature missing from the list of six was an offering of placement services at the school. CACC had a 51.51 percent overall rating, falling just below Reid State Technical College of Evergreen and just above Northeast Alabama

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Community College of Rainsville. According to the site close to 3,000 colleges were ranked nationwide based on 11 criteria and three basic requirements. Some included number of programs offered online, percentage of students in online programs, in-state and out of state tuition, dual credit option and credits for military training. Troy University was ranked first in the list and Huntsville Bible College last. Other highlights included: University of Alabama-Birmingham at six, University of Alabama at eight, Southern Union State Tech College at 27, Alabama State University at 20, Auburn University at 31, Faulkner University at 33 and Samford University at 49.

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would go over next month included de Bono’s concepts of parallel thinking and lateral thinking. He said both were very different form traditional analytical thinking. “It’s skill based we don’t change peoples personalities we change their behavior,” Carlisle said. “It’s a very disciplined process.” One of the concepts was coined in the phrase Six Thinking Hats, which Carlisle said he would address at the session. He said De Bono initially developed the methods for children in schools. However Carlisle said corporations largely began co-opting the concepts when they found, as he said, “you can change the way people think, you can change the way they behave.” He said that was ultimately to increase profitability. “One of the things that really happens with the work it takes a lot of the heat out of the conversation it helps people focus and everyone feels heard,” Carlisle said. Carlisle’s return to Alexander City on Dec. 1, will also be a homecoming. He said he grew up here, and was of the same Carlisle as Carlisle’s Drugs, where he said he worked for years when he was younger. “It’s kind of my emotional home really,” Carlisle said. The program is scheduled Dec. 1 from 8:15-10 a.m., in the Executive Board Room at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center.

work of Dr. de Bono.” He said he would introduce a few of the primary concepts that he used with teams of major corporate leaders, along with government and education officials alike. According to a brief biography on Carlisle some of his clientele have been JP Morgan Chase, ING, BNY Mellon, Walmart, Chik fil A, The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancaster Laboratories and Procter and Gamble. With government agencies, Carlisle said he had recently worked with the Federal Reserve in Atlanta, and previously with the CIA and the Department of Homeland Security on the de Bono techniques. “We show people how to be more productive on demand,” said Carlisle. “It’s fairly simple and powerful.” Burrow said it would be an informal session to introduce the ideas to community leaders. She said it seemed to fit with the direction both city and economic development officials were striving toward. The initial meeting would act to gauge the interest in the area for the strategies, and depending on that, Burrow said daylong sessions might be planned for the future. She said in general the topic revolved around innovative methods of thinking and problem solving that could be applied in the community and in existing industries. Carlisle said a few of the subjects he

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to work hand-in-hand with those investigators to put everything together,” Franklin said. According to Ken Smith with Tallassee Police Department, investigators do not believe Horsley was involved in the BB&T Bank robbery. “From what we can tell, he had no involvement at all,” said Smith. “We know from the video there was only one person in the vehicle” Colley was identified following a detailed investigation involving officers, deputies and agents from the Tallassee Police Department, Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, Alexander City Police Department, Coosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. “That’s what it takes,” Smith said. “Team work from all of the departments.” Colley is currently being held in the Elmore County Jail on charges stemming from the BB&T robbery and other unrelated charges. His bond for the BB&T robbery is set at $15,000.

just before noon on Nov. 7. On that day, Tallassee Police officers responded to BB&T Bank located on Gilmer Avenue due to reported robbery. Upon arrival it was determined that an unidentified white male entered the business, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, camouflage pants or overalls and dark gloves. The suspect then made gestures to the clerk as he removed his hands from his coat pockets and leaned over the counter. He removed an undisclosed amount of currency from the drawer and fled out on foot. The suspect had last been seen traveling west on Gilmer Avenue in a green possible Toyota Camry or a Lexus sedan. The vehicle appeared to have reddish dirt all over the vehicle. From the surveillance video, investigators knew the suspect was a white male who was described as having a muscular or stocky build. Once investigators had Colley in custody, they began to connect him with the robbery. “Our investigators confirmed and began

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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-329-7111. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.

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the president met with Trump at the White House in an anticipated but awkward first-ever visit. It was just the two of them and their food tasters. Yet the meeting seemed to go well given Obama’s relentless ridiculing of Trump on the campaign trail and the fact that Trump had never been to a black family’s house before. Later in the day, Michelle Obama met with Melania Trump in a gracious, time-honored ritual involving the peaceful transition of pastry chefs. Trump and his family have been class acts through it all. Even Trump’s 10-year-old son, Barron, showed maturity as he stood patiently next to his mother, Melania, on Election Night. He was much more mature than I was at that age; if I were he, I’d still be breastfeeding. Media polls had Hillary up by 5 to 7 points (or, as the New York Times thought, 57 percent). One has to wonder: If the leftist pollsters and intelligentsia missed the election results this badly, just how accurate and honest are their projected numbers on global warming? The hubris of the Left, with their demeaning comments like “deplorables” and “irredeemables,” caused the backlash in this election. We get tired of always being presumed racist. Trump’s win would have been even bigger had so many bigoted white Midwesterners from Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin not died in the Civil War to free slaves. What racists! The arrogant disdain that northeastern and left

coast liberals have for the rest of the country reached record levels. With no basis in fact, they presume untrue things about us by creating false narratives. Late night comics, TV commentators, celebs, etc. advance these falsehoods of the white hood-wearing hayseed, to make them feel better about their own shallow lives. Vapid celebs said they would move to Canada, New Zealand or Australia if Trump won. So they are fleeing our “racism” to almost all white countries? Weird. Behind gated communities and offices with security guards, elitists sniff at our desire to own a gun for our own protection. Hampering cops by calling them racist has increased crime in such areas. Although a Democrat-run “gun free zone,” Chicago was safer when Al Capone ran the city. While spending their time dividing Americans into their various classes of “victims” who support them, and presuming they had blacks and Latinos in their back pockets, liberals were shocked to find that they had misread the anger of the electorate. Obama once disingenuously said, “There is not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America – there’s the United States of America.” Well, we showed him. The red map of the vast land Trump won versus the small areas Hillary won looks like a Verizon cell coverage map. “Hey Washington, can you hear us now?” Ron Hart is a libertarian op–ed humorist and award– winning author, Ron is a frequent guest on CNN. He can be contacted at Ron@RonaldHart.com or @RonaldHart on Twitter.

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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

The big losers in this presidential election were the leftist mainstream media – in short, the media. They were willfully disconnected from reality and dry humped the Clinton campaign to the end. They were so confident of their win, always asking Donald Trump how and if he would concede and what he would do about the inevitable riots in the streets by his supporters. Oddly, and tellingly, they never asked Hillary the same question. Now the media continue to blame Trump. From Oregon to New York, their side riots, loots, destroys others’ property and disrupts life. The media blame it all on Trump, even though Project Veritas and WikiLeaks showed us that the DNC and other liberal operatives hire demonstrators and orchestrate such violence. TV news tells anecdotal stories about racial harassment by supposed Trump supporters. Yet they never show the awful video of a white Trump supporter beaten up and robbed (Reginald Denny style) in the street by Chicago thugs yelling, “Trump voter.” If their fires of hatred are stoked, it is by the Left, not Trump folks. The Left has one argument in their arsenal on which they have “cried wolf” for years: If anyone disagrees with them or Obama on policy and the direction of this country, that person is a racist. One cannot sort laundry without being called racist by the Left. They look for it in everything. They are race-baiting, one-trick ponies, which keeps them from having to discuss the real issue: Their policies demonstrably do not work. They shut down debate by hurling insults and labels at people with a genuine difference of opinion. America tired of it. After a bitter campaign,

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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256329-9671. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

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Dear Editor, I couldn’t be prouder of my hometown and its people! I am a born and bred native and I hold a special place in my heart for Alexander City. When I drive through town late in the afternoon, my heart beats excitedly as I view Main Street, City Hall, the tall church steeple on the square or the Celtic Cross atop the high-pitched roof of the Episcopal church against a bluish-red sky. Daylight soon fades, and automatically soft lights come on uptown and in neighborhoods, insuring our safety through the night. We share values here that

seem to be lost in large cities: honesty, friendship, religious beliefs and patriotism. Honesty is a value we all treasure. Citizens do not want to tarnish our reputation as a town of hard-working people. Friendship abounds – at the supermarket, corner drug store, shopping centers, or just walking down the street. A soft-spoken hello, a gentle handshake, or a wave from someone in a car expresses the friendship and love we share in our hometown. Religious belief is a growing, moving force here. Families are turning to stability a church provides. Patriotism of our people

is evident when we say the Pledge of Allegiance or sing the National Anthem. It shows up everywhere – from parades and programs on Veteran’s Day to the flags and fireworks on the Fourth of July. Our pride is manifested in the way our people react at celebrations such as the Alabama reunion events, when a shuttle lifts off then lands safely in the western desert, and when families join the celebration of our Hometown Christmas. For these and many other reasons, I call my hometown “Special!”

of Gaunt, son of King Edward III of England. They are 19th cousins – Clinton on the Rodham side and Trump on his mother’s side. When asked about this connection during the campaign, both shied away – bad politics I suppose. Perhaps the most intriguing result of my search is the fact that 43 of the 44 previous presidents can be traced back to royalty. All 43 can be tracked back to John Plantagenet, King of England in 1166. The 43 were also related to Charlemagne, the 8th Century King of the Franks. Nineteen are directly

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The mysterious connections of presidents Dear Editor, With closure on Nov. 8th of one of the strangest most bitter fought presidential elections in history, I decided to do some research of exactly what drives these candidatesan epilogue of sorts to the campaign. What I discovered is nothing short of amazing and mysterious! As it turns out Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had much more in common that they wanted to discuss. They are, in fact, kin with both having lineage back to James

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St. James Episcopal Church is hosting its fifth annual bazaar Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. The church will be selling pottery that is made there along with arts and crafts, baked goods, casseroles, homemade soups and locally renowned cakes.

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FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines. ANGEL TREE REGISTRATION: The Salvation Army Angel Tree registration will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 to Nov. 17 at the Salvation Army at 1725 Highway 22 West in Alexander City. The Angel Tree Program provides gifts of new clothing and toys to thousands of children who otherwise might not have anything for Christmas. Families in need of assistance may contact the Salvation Army at 256-2153730 for information on how to apply.

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

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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.

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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. BIKE AND CAR SHOW: The Central Alabama Buffalo Soldiers are hosting a bike and car show Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Goodwater School Parking Lot. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the fee is $20 and includes a meal. There will also be a charity bike ride with proceeds going to Bishop Eddie “Easy” Edwards. Riders are $15 and passengers are $5. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m. for the 30 mile ride.

There will be a bounce house for kids, bike rodeo, door prizes, 50/50 raffle tickets, concessions. You can also pre-order Boston Butts for $25. For more information contact Annie Zeigler at 256-749-5891 or Alfred Ellington at 256-749-0071. YARD SALE: The Passion Church on Highway 63 North is having a yard sale Nov. 19 starting at 6 a.m. and ending at noon. BASEBALL CAMP: The East Central Future Stars Baseball Camp will be held this weekend in Alexander City. The camp for boys ages 7-12 is slated for Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Registration, which costs $30 per participant, begins at 8 a.m., with the camp following from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Led by Matthew Keel, Raheem Ruffin and Cedric Buckner, the event will focus on throwing, hitting, infield and outfield drills, base running and bunting. Participants should provide their own baseball pants hat, glove and cleats. For more information or to register early, call Ruffin at 256-794-9193 or Buckner at 302-0263.

November 20

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. Guest speaker will be Pastor Demetrius Griffin of Hatchett Spring Baptist Church. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its Centennial Anniversary Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate 100 years and family and friends day. Guest minister will be Rev. McClinton Hall of Loving Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Wetumpka. Pastor of Ridge Grove is Rev. Leroy Smith.

November 28

MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the new building of GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court. The guest speaker Riley Foshee, an Alexander City Police officer, will give information about church security. Also, the election of officers for 2017 will be conducted. There will be time for sharing news and concerns and for intercessory prayer. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks at 256-2343371.

November 29

DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring

their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

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BOOK SIGNING : The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting Linda Carter for a book signing of her book “What I Need to Succeed,” Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 1

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: Faith Christian Academy will present the musical “The Little Drummer Boy” Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Faith Temple. The musical features Reid Daughtry, Kylee Stark, John Patrick Stark the 82 voice choir, FCA cheerleaders, dance troupe and the second grade handbell choir. Silent Night will be sung in Russian, Spanish,Korean and English. There is no charge

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TRASH WALK: The monthly PATH Trash walk will resume Saturday, Dec. 3 It will start at the Elkahatchee Bridge on Highway 63 at 8:30 a.m. where assignment and supplies will be issued. For more information contact John Thompson at 334-399-3289.

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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.

December 17

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.

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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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Lake Martin Community Hospital earns national recognition STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Lake Martin Community Hospital was among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for promoting enrollment in state organ donor registries in a national campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The campaign has added 400,000 donor enrollments to state registries nationwide since 2011. Lake Martin Community Hospital conducted awareness and registry campaigns to educate staff, patients, visitors,

and community members about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donors and, by doing so, increased the number of potential donors on the state’s donor registry. The hospital earned points for each activity implemented between May 2015 and April 2016 and was awarded silver recognition through the HRSA Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign. Of the 995 hospitals and transplant centers participating in the campaign, 287 hospitals earned silver recognition during this phase of the campaign. This campaign is a special effort of HRSA’s Workplace Partnership for

Life to mobilize the nation’s hospitals to increase the number of people in the country who are registered organ, eye, and tissue donors and ultimately, the number of organs available for transplant. The campaign unites donation advocates at hospitals with representatives from their local organ procurement organizations, Donate Life America affiliates, and state and regional hospital associations. Working together, the teams leverage their communications resources and outreach efforts to most effectively spread word of the critical need for donors. Lake Martin Community Hospital

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Dadeville First Baptist Church is one of more than 4,500 locations around the country that is serving as a collection site this year for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child – the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. “This is the third year as a drop off location, but we have been collecting boxes for several years,” volunteer Carmen Tucker said. “When I moved here, I thought we had enough to do a drop off point.” Dadeville FBC is taking part in the National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21. Anyone can donate shoeboxes or contents for them. “We have boys and girls boxes for ages 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14,” Tucker said. “We try to get it age related. They like to have school supplies. They like to have a wow item like a stuffed animal for a child. It might be a purse or flash light for an older child. We have put hygiene items, flip flops, t-shirts or winter hats and gloves. They like the plastic boxes that are Rubbermaid so they can take the boxes and collect water and eat from the top, that alone is a wow item.” According to the Operation Christmas Child website, the boxes will be delivered to children in need around the world. This year, residents around the United States hope to contribute 9.5 million shoebox gifts toward the 2016 global goal of reaching 12 million children. “The shoebox gifts donated throughout the country at these dropoff locations will shine a light of hope to children living in poverty overseas,” said Randy Riddle, director of Operation Christmas Child in the United States. “Anyone is welcome to pack a shoebox and help a child facing difficult circumstances to feel loved and not forgotten.” More than 150,000 volunteers including families, churches and other groups are linking arms across the country to contribute to the largest Christmas project of its kind. In 2016, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach 12 million children, with 9.5 million coming from the United States.

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PICKERS COMING Famed American Pickers duo to film in Alabama STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Alabama! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this fall. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want

to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@ cineflix.com or call 855-old-rust.

New art show opens at Gallery 128 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

A new art exhibit is now open at Gallery 128 in downtown Alexander City. Five local artists who call themselves The Tuesday Group have combined their work to create a colorful and exciting presentation. Antonia Adams, Scears Barnes, Dorothy Dixon, Wayne Fuller and

worked with the Alabama Organ Center on the campaign. Chris Meeks, Executive Director of the Alabama Organ Center, states that the need for organ and tissue donation is real. Every 11 minutes another person is added to the national transplant waiting list. Currently more than 119,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant and sadly, approximately 22 people die daily because of the organ shortage. On behalf of the Alabama Organ Center and the recipients and the more than 3,000 people waiting, we want to thank those of you who took action to register your decision.

Jane Howell make up the group, which convenes every Tuesday morning to engage their muses. Their styles and techniques are unique while showing a collective skill with color, movement and a touch of whimsy. “We are very pleased to have these gifted artists on display in our gallery,” said gallery owner Henry Foy. “The whole idea of having an art gallery is to give our local artists a place to show off their work and

their talents,” he added. “We hope the public will take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy this show as much as we do. This exhibition will run through November. Gallery 128 is located at 128 Calhoun Street in the old Duncan and Son/ Helig Meyers building with Emporium Wine and Café 128. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mayor Johnny Hammock announced during Monday’s Tallassee City Council meeting that Police Chief Jimmy Rodgers, is resigning form the force. “Tallassee’s Director of Public Safety, Jimmy Rodgers has decided to resign from employment with the city,” Hammock said. Rodgers has been with TPD for more than 20 years. While TPD has been the focus of half of Rodgers his lifespan, he understands that life is full of unknowns. “It has been just over two decades, or approximately half my lifetime, since I began my career with the Tallassee Police Department,” Rodgers said. “I intended for this to be a step to something else in life, but God had other plans.” Rodgers says it’s time to turn his position over to next police chief. “So now we are here over 20 years later, so many blessings and friendships have come along the journey,” he said. “Now it’s time to pass the torch, so to speak. I feel that the time is now for God’s hand of release on this season.” Rodgers said he is grateful for the good times and stronger for the hard times endured throughout his years on the force. “I leave a department battered, but full of perseverance. They have been through so much because of other people’s actions,” Rodgers said. “They have stood through it all.” During his time as Tallassee’s Police Chief, the department was rocked by scandal on multiple occasions, which put Rodgers under a microscope, as well. “It irritates me to hear people speak of these officers and department being crooked or incompetent, when I know the exact opposite,” he said. “Over the last six to seven years this agency has been investigated thoroughly by federal and state agencies. All of these investigations were found to encompass the entire staff and department operations in general, but failed to indicate anything related to a mass operating of misconduct, only individual officers who made incorrect decisions in their lives.” Rodgers said he has worked hard over the years to build a solid reputation for himself and his department and understands that, often, actions speak louder than words. “A reputation is something easily tarnished, whether justifiably or not,” he said. “I leave this agency in hopes that my reputation speaks for its self, someone who never placed importance on a badge, but what’s underneath the badge.” As for the future, Rodgers says he leaves Tallassee Police Department guided by faith. “I stand by my faith and faith in the people within the agency and outside,” Rodgers said. “I know God will guide my family and I into a new season and His hand will be seen in this community also.” City officials agreed to pay Rodgers a total of $21,194.96 for current and future salaries, accrued hazard pay, vacation time and other benefits that were due to him.

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To help lead the tiny Tigers and Tide into the Arbor were former Alabama player Taylor Pharr and former Auburn player Lee Ziemba complete with a run through banner. Even members of the Benjamin Russell High School cheer squad helped out. Top, Bentley Vardaman turns around to find her parents while Sam Worthy and Sophia Barrett pose with cheerleader Caroline Yearkey while Johnny Spears poses with classmate Lee Ellen Shores. Left, Spears gets a little love from the cheerleaders. Below, Pharr leads the Bama faithful through the run through while Jace Johnson gets a lift from Megan Harris and Caroline Yearkey.

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New system will help employers, job seekers employers with job seekers across our state to grow our economy and raise the standard of living for MONTGOMERY – Alabama Alabamians.” business, education and workforce Today’s announcement training leaders announced today marked a major milestone in a major step in transforming the the unification of Alabama’s state’s workforce development workforce system, bringing efforts into one unified system. together key components of The new system, AlabamaWorks, the K-12 and two-year college will seamlessly link employers systems, state workforce training looking for skilled workers with and placement services, and Alabamians seeking jobs or job industry. AlabamaWorks will training. more easily connect businesses AlabamaWorks is the result with job seekers and help prepare of an ambitious, business-driven workers by linking them to career initiative and partnership between and job training opportunities. leaders in the private and public Over the course of the next year, sectors. each of the state’s seven newly “The Alabama Workforce restructured Regional Workforce Council and our partners are Councils will integrate its services focused on helping transform into the new AlabamaWorks the state’s workforce system brand. to dramatically improve the “We didn’t want to settle for livelihoods for millions of a mere touch-up. We called for Alabama families for years to a new identity, a new brand – come,” said Zeke Smith, executive recognizable, descriptive and vice president at Alabama Power effective,” said George Clark, Co. and chairman of the Alabama president of Manufacture Alabama Workforce Council. “We are and vice chairman of the Alabama doing that today by providing Workforce Council. “And we a tool to match the needs of needed everyone involved in STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

workforce development – state agencies, education and the business sector – all pulling together in the same direction.” Ed Castile, deputy secretary of the Department of Commerce and executive director of Alabama Industrial Development and Training (AIDT), said the backbone of AlabamaWorks will be the seven local Regional Workforce Councils, local Alabama Career Centers and the new website www. AlabamaWorks.com. “Our system is driven by local businesses and will therefore be responsive to the current and future needs of businesses in Alabama. Each Regional Workforce Council will be able to focus on the business sectors within its geographical area,” he said. “The real game-changer for AlabamaWorks is the unified nature of education resources, workforce training programs and the private sector,” said Jeff Lynn, senior executive director of workforce and economic development for the Alabama Community College System. “We

While shopping online for those gifts, check Social Security’s online services “B lack Friday” is the busiest shopping day of the year, with people lining up at midnight for deals as they begin the busy holiday shopping season. More people than ever are taking advantage of online holiday deals. “Cyber Monday” is the day internet-savvy people search for deals, all online. You’re smart, and you probably already know there’s more than one way to find value on the internet. For example, Social Security offers many online services to the public — and they’re free and secure! Doing business online with Social Security will also save time. The feeling of instant gratification is like clicking submit on that online shopping cart. Here are some of the most popular online services you’ll find at www. socialsecurity.gov. Each site is safe and secure. Need a replacement Social Security card? You may be able to request your replacement card without visiting a local Social Security office. Still working and wondering what future Social Security benefits you might receive? The online Social Security Statement is a smart service that is a hit with the millions of people who’ve used it. Your online Statement provides you with a record of your past earnings along with projected earnings for future years to give you estimates of future Social Security benefits. Do you already get Social Security benefits? You can use your online account to manage your benefits, such as starting or changing Direct Deposit, getting an instant proof of benefits letter, and much more. Just go to www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount. The Retirement Estimator is another easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just enter some basic information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You can even experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your

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will be a national leader in fully integrating education and training programs to match the highwage, high-demand jobs available in today’s and tomorrow’s economy.” “Today is about a lot more than a new brand and new logo,” added Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “It’s about taking Alabama to the national forefront of workforce development so that every person in Alabama who wants to find a job can, and so that every employer that comes to Alabama will be able to hire the skilled workers it needs. We truly believe that we are building a system that will soon become a national model.” “We are moving a workforce system that was already good to one that is more cohesive, focused and better meets the needs of employers and residents,” said Fitzgerald Washington, secretary of the Alabama Department of Labor. “Our career center services are available to both job seekers and employers, and are completely free of charge.

We have a high success rate in matching job seekers with employers, and it’s our hope that even more Alabamians will take advantage of these great services.” “Our K-12 system is greatly expanding the dual-eligible curriculum that allows high school students to graduate with the skills needed for one of the highwage, high-skill jobs of the future. This will continue to grow as an important part of our Alabama workforce system moving forward,” said Philip Cleveland with the Alabama Department of Education. The new AlabamaWorks web portal, www.alabamaworks.com, has been designed to quickly connect employers, job seekers and students to the resources they need. The portal provides quick access to resources, information and tools in one easy-to-use location offering connections to Alabama Joblink, the K-12 and community college systems, the Alabama Career Centers and the network of Regional Workforce Councils.

Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494

and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D.Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.

com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meets every third Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail. com or at 256-234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-3297177.

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Losing Roc, Robinson huge for hobbled Auburn now

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uburn rushed for 850 combined yards in blowout wins last month over Arkansas and Ole Miss, improving to 6-2 and surprisingly leaping into college football’s playoff discussion. The Tigers led the SEC in rushing – spearheaded by a beast of a back in 240-pound Kamryn Pettway, who reeled off three-consecutive games of 150 or more yards in October. Who needs Roc Thomas and Jovon Robinson, some asked? Thomas, the former five-star whose Auburn career never seemed to get on track, transferred to Jacksonville State at the end of May, and Robinson, who figured to get the workload in 2016, was booted from the team the first week of fall practice. Didn’t matter, right? The Gus Bus was rolling with Pettway, quick Kerryon Johnson, and Stanton Truitt, a speedster who shared jet sweep duties with freshman wide receiver Eli Stove. Losing Thomas and Robinson in the offseason was a mighty blow to the Tigers’ backfield depth, though October’s offensive fireworks disguised this vulnerability. Considering the sudden, injury-ridden state of Auburn’s backfield, Thomas and Robinson would look pretty good right now in Auburn uniforms. Granted, we’d never have witnessed Pettway’s explosiveness and power if Robinson were still around, but the Tigers probably wouldn’t have played Saturday at Georgia on one leg either. Throw that together with Sean White’s bum throwing shoulder and you’ve got an offense that was no threat to cross midfield in the second half of Saturday’s defeat. Georgia’s 13-7 fourth quarter lead was incredibly safe. Pettway is probably out again this Saturday with an apparent pulled or strained muscle (thigh, hip flexor, hamstring?), Johnson continues to battle through a bum ankle, and Truitt also has a bum ankle. Looks like Johnson at probably 90 percent and freshman fourth-stringer Kam Martin might have to carry the rushing load, unless reserve quarterback John Franklin III figures into the equation. Rushing obviously became the hallmark of this team’s success before the Athens injury debacle. It’s a shame that it’s very strength has been taken away in November -- the month by which many Tiger seasons are defined. And if Robinson and/or Thomas were still around, this team could have been playing for something much more than a mid-level bowl berth when it visits Alabama a week from Saturday. Double dominance: Alabama now leads the SEC in both offense (492 yards per game) and defense (259 yards allowed per game). Enough talk about Alabama vs. Ohio State or Alabama vs. Michigan in a playoff game. The best showdown I’d like to see is the Tide’s first-team offense against the first-team defense. You could say “wait until A-Day,” but both have momentum right now. For what it’s worth, I’d take the defense. Playoffs: It’s a complete mess behind the No. 1 Tide. My top four are 1. Alabama, 2. Ohio State, 3. Clemson, and 4. Louisville, and it seems really weird to have two ACC teams in this. Ohio State vs. Michigan on Nov. 25 appears to be a play-in game, and somehow Penn State is still around. Then there’s Wisconsin -- waiting to play Ohio State, Michigan or Penn State in the Big 10 title game. Washington was a proven fraud. No headliners: Auburn’s next three home football games are against Alabama A&M (Saturday), Georgia Southern (2017) and Mercer (2017). That’s a weak lineup, though Georgia Southern might offer a bit of a surprising scrap in next year’s season-opener. Georgia and Alabama visit Jordan-Hare next season, making up for September’s cupcakes. Joe McAdory is communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business and is the former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News.

DANNY HORN HONORED Benjamin Russell coach named to Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame

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Benjamin Russell High head varsity football coach Danny Horn will be inducted into the 27th class of the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame next March. In a news release sent Wednesday afternoon, AHSAA Director Ron Ingram announced the induction, which includes 11 additional contributors to prep athletics in the state who were also selected from a field of 50 nominations. “I was shocked by it and it’s very humbling,” Horn said. Horn, 54, has served only two schools as head football coach in his 28 years as a head coach. In his eight seasons at Benjamin Russell, Horn has a 55-39 record. His overall coaching record of 280-79 (78.1 percent) and 61-19 in the state playoffs includes an incredible 225-

40 slate in 20 years at his alma mater, Clay County High School in his hometown of Ashland. W h i l e serving the Horn Panthers as head coach from 1989-2008, Horn captured six state championships (1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2005) and posted a state-record 55-game winning streak that stretched from 1994-97. The Panthers outscored opponents 1,974 to 194 during that streak with 34 shutouts and allowed only 3.2 points per game. Horn’s 1994 team also outscored opponents 408-22 in 15 games and had 10 shutouts. His 1995 and 1996 teams allowed only 42 points in 15 games with 10 and 11 shutouts, respectively.

Horn has also coached in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game twice (1994 and 2001), in the North-South game once (2007) and was named Alabama Sports Writer Association Coach of the Year three times. Horn credits the people surrounding him throughout his career with driving his coaching success. “I’ve been very blessed to have some really good teams and players,” he said. “It’s more of an honor to them. It all boils down to the assistant coaches and players I’ve been blessed to work with.” Horn graduated from Clay County High School in 1980, from Jacksonville State in 1984 and completed his Masters at JSU in 1989. It was in those early days while playing football, basketball and baseball as a youth that Horn’s path to coaching began

to take shape. “I’ve known all along from a young age what I wanted to become,” he said. It’s a decision Horn has never regretted. “If I had to start over I’d do it again,” he said. Horn is joined in the 27th class by fellow football coaches Peter Braasch, Wayne Grant, Russell Jacoway and Dwight Sanderson, as well as basketball coaches Wayne Bowling, Richard Carter, Bob Harpe, volleyball and softball coach Rebecca Lee; softball coach Tony Scarbrough, tennis coach David Bethea and the late coach/ administrator Lorenzo Jackson, who was selected in the “oldtimer” division. Horn and his fellow inductees will be honored at the 27th annual banquet at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa on March 20.

Lady Cougars starting season with strong team By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

As the Central Coosa Lady Cougars ready for the upcoming season, head coach Syreeta McKinney is nothing less than optimistic about the 3A team working its way well into the post-season. “It’s nothing but positivity right now,” McKinney said. The team has a mixed roster consisting three seniors, two juniors, two sophomores and three freshmen. It’s a ball club working hard to make the most of every game this season, including Friday’s season opener against 5A Sylacauga. Fortunately, Central Coosa will start the season with a team of healthy athletes. “God has been good,” McKinney said. To make sure her athletes stay injury-free, the coach has invested in quality shoes and made sure the girls take breaks and get their stretching in. “I’m working on prevention more than ever before,” McKinney said. That’s no small feat as all the Lady Wildcats play other sports throughout the year. The Lady Cougars’ athletic drive also seems to cultivate a strong sense of leadership from the seniors. “I can honestly say this is the first year I’ve had a group of seniors that want it just as bad as I do,” McKinney said. “I can see maturity on the team.” McKinney also expects several players to shine on the court this season. “We’ve got big talent coming,” she said. That talent includes freshman Eunique McKinney. “She plays right up there with the scholars,” McKinney said. “That’s a big plus for us.” Senior Malia Kelly is also expected to hit the backboard pretty hard this season. “She’s one of the best shooters I have ever seen,” McKinney said. Plus, senior Samiya Tuck should stay on the court for the duration of a game. These stand outs are only a few of the athletes making up a cohesive team that has a long history. “These girls have grown up together and I have taught these girls in the classroom,” said McKinney, who teaches English at Central Coosa Middle. With that familiary comes a sense of pride in the team. “They’re not just representing me, they’re representing their parents, the school and the community,” McKinney said. That pride, combined with hard work, should take the

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Central Coosa senior Samiya Tuck tries to defend against sophomore Michelle Simmons during the Lady Cougars basketball practice Monday.

CENTRAL COOSA VARSITY GIRLS ROSTER No. 10 12 14 20 22 24 30 32 40 42

Name Samiya Tuck Adrianna Flowers Ryesha Whetstone Malia Kelly Teandrea Simmons Aliona McKenzie Shania Tuck Eunique McKinney Arianna Harrell ShaeLenzia Suttles

Position SG SG SF PG G SF G G SF C

Height 5’ 9” 5’ 6” 5’ 9” 5’ 5” 5’ 2” 5’ 6” 5’ 4” 5’ 5” 5’ 3” 5’ 8”

Weight 105 118 115 135 140 141 115 136 185 195

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Lady Cougars pretty far this season. “I believe the stars are the limit for us,” McKinney said. “But it’s up to us.” The Lady Cougars’ focus and confidence will be vital in taking on 5A Sylacauga in Friday’s season opener. “Everybody knows in Sylacauga, that’s talent,” McKinney said. “They’re coached well.” To get the better of Sylacauga, 3A Central Coosa has put the practice in. That practice will also benefit the Lady Cougars when they take on a difficult schedule that

Opponent vs Sylacauga High vs Talladega High vs LaFayette High @ Sylacauga High vs B.B. Comer High vs Beulah High @ Benjamin Russell High Holiday tournament in Birmingham @ Clay Central High @ B.B. Comer High @ Randolph County High @ Talladega High vs Dadeville High @ LaFayette High vs Clay Central High @ B.T. Washington High @ Dadeville High vs Randolph County High @ Beulah High vs Benjamin Russell High

includes 4A Talladega, Clay Central, 2A LaFayette, 4A Dadeville and 6A Benjamin Russell. “If you look at our schedule, we really don’t play too many 3A schools,” McKinny said. “It’s a tough schedule but we wanted it. We know when we get down the road we want to be prepared.” That preparation includes getting ready for a huge challenge right after Christmas. “For the first time ever, we’ve been invited to a holiday tournament in Birmingham,” McKinney said of the Dec. 27-29 event.

Time 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m.

“We’ll be playing with 50 other teams. The girls are excited.” The Lady Cougars are looking to improve on last year’s season in which they lost a regional game against Prattville, a team they defeated several times earlier in the year. To do that, McKinney said the team needs to focus its mentality. “The team that works the hardest and wants it the most will be successful,” she said. Tip off of Friday’s season opening home game against Sylacauga is 6 p.m. at Joe M. Belyeu Gymnasium.