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The Isabel Anderson Comer Museum & Arts Center in Sylacauga stays busy with all kinds of arts events.

Cultural offerings in abundance in area cities No one can take a look at the array of public arts and cultural offerings in and around St. Clair and Talladega counties and say there’s a shortage.

With two fully fitted theatres, one in each county; and two outstanding museums, there’s always something new, different and interesting to find.

There’s Talladega’s historic renovated Ritz Theatre, along with Pell City’s newer version, which also features a huge sports center.

There’s Heritage Hall Museum and Arts Center in Talladega and Comer Museum and Arts Center in Sylacauga, where not only changing exhibits are offered, but art camps and lessons and workshops and a whole lot more.

Starting with The Ritz Theatre, executive director George Culver can’t wait to talk about the upcoming season.

“Fall 2013 Season at The Ritz promises to be a hotbed of entertainment on Talladega’s Courthouse Square this autumn,” Culver said. “And I feel confident it will be enthusiastically received due to the range and diversity of a first-rate lineup.”

Here’s the lineup, and the first performances for the season will be “To Kill a Mockingbird” Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27. Then comes “Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Story,” with one performance Thursday, Nov. 7.

Next comes “Heart Behind the Music,” a Songwriters Showcase

Friday, Nov. 22.

“Additionally, within the Fall 2013 Season, The Ritz will present two special theatrical events, which will be important contributions to Talladega’s participation in the statewide celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement,” Culver said.

“Those two productions are ‘Four Little Girls,’ a Sunday matinee performance only, Sept. 15, and two performances of ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail,’ Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18,” he said.

What’s notable about our “Four Little Girls” presentation is the fact that The Ritz will premiere this new play simultaneously with seven other theatres across Alabama, within just a few hours of exactly 50 years since the tragic Sept.

15, 1963, bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, when four little girls were tragically killed, Culver said.

“This will be a formal staged reading, directed by a professional director, who will cast the play locally,” he said. “It should be a powerful experience and a moving tribute to a transformative event in our state’s history. The critically acclaimed ‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’ is from the Red Mountain Theatre Company, whose past productions of ‘The Color Purple’ and the ‘25th Anniversary Putnam County Spelling Bee’ were exciting hits for us in recent seasons. The central char-

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Finch will be Rodney Clark, a longtime resident company member at Alabama Shakespeare Festival (ASF), who is best known as the creator of the Bear Bryant character in ASF’s hugely successful production of “Bear Country” several years ago, Culver said. “’Mockingbird’ is designed to incorporate local attorneys to sit in the jury box during the act two courtroom scene, which should bring an interesting edge to the performance, he said.

“Ring of Fire” should also be a Ritz audience favorite because Johnny Cash was such a revered icon of country music over his long career, Culver said.

“And, of course, a musical about Johnny Cash will feature many of his most notable hit songs,” he said.

“This is a national touring company, and while I have not seen the production, I fully expect from discussions with the producer that the show is conceptually similar to ‘Lost Highway: The Music and Legend of Hank Williams,’ which was a huge audience favorite at The Ritz a decade ago, and the show that first got people’s attention about the first-class shows at The Ritz early on.”

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acter of Dr. Martin Luther King is brilliantly played by Cecil Washington, one of Alabama’s most renowned actors. The eight clergy, who signed the original letter to Dr. King, to which his response in a letter is the core script of the play, will be played by ministers from the area, selected to be historically correct by denomination of the original ministers.

“I can’t even express how excited I am that The Ritz has been able to book ‘To Kill a Mockingbird. I have wanted to book this title for years, but there was always a conflict or some reason we could not contract the occasional professional touring production over the last decade. Finally, we’ll have it on The Ritz stage in September. We plan to have the Thursday night performance interpreted in American Sign Language as well. Who would not want to see an amazing dramatization of one of the most important literary works of the 20th century, not to mention the most read book in the English language after the Bible?

The play is also based on the Academy Award winning motion picture adaptation of this Pulitzer Prize winning novel.”

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Many Ritz patrons will fondly remember last fall’s terrific “Heart Behind the Music,” featuring some legendary songwriters up close, and personal, Culver said.

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their favorite beverage and paint the same subject matter instructed by a local artist. This class is a lot like the well-known ‘Sips and Strokes’ painting classes in the Birmingham area.”

We also offer Palette Pleasures for special occasions such as birthday parties for children and adults in groups of eight or more, she said.

Clients from the Arc of South Talladega County create art each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with Rentfrow. This is a program sponsored by the VSA Arts of Alabama.

“VSA also sponsors another one of our programs ArtPartners, in which local artists paint one on one with these

special adults and the artwork is auctioned each fall to keep these programs going,” Rentfrow said.

“This will be the eighth year for ArtPartners and the auction date is set for Thursday, Sept. 19, at Comer Museum.”

“We show at least 12 different art exhibitions yearly, and include a vast variety of art to keep public interest, and each is culminated with a reception,” she said.

The receptions are free to the public and fun evenings of art, fellowship, food and beverages and live entertainment provided by local musicians.

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winning “Bette Davis Eye” was one of the biggest international hits ever, along country superstars Richie McDonald of Lone Star and Brian White. We also may add a late surprise artist.

“For the kids this fall, I’ve got to mention that we have contracted Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) for their 16th annual week-long residency at The Ritz. This year’s production will be the children’s classic “The Secret Garden,” featuring 60 local kids the week following Thanksgiving. Open auditions for area youth ages K-8 will be at The Ritz on Monday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m.

“The two public performances will be Saturday, Dec. 7, will be over well before kickoff of the SEC Championship game, I promise,” Culver said.

“Everyone will notice that we have obviously stayed clear of Saturday bookings for Fall 2013 Season shows, so as to not conflict with college football,” he said.

“Also, this fall we will be unveiling a brand new, state-of-the-art Ritz ticketing system, which should facilitate the ease of buying tickets for all Ritz shows whether our patrons prefer online, mail order, phone order or box office to purchase their tickets,” Culver said.

The Fall 2013 Season brochure will go in the mail and posted online in late August, and tickets go on sale right after Labor Day, Tuesday, Sept 3. Group travel planners may call to reserve block seating in August at 256315-0000. The Ritz web page is www.ritztalladega. com. ”Please come join us often this fall to be inspired, to gain new insight and, most of all, to be thoroughly entertained at the premier performing arts center of East Central Alabama,” Culver said.

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located on Talladega’s downtown square and the telephone number is 256315-0000.

At Pell City Center, you can look for a great line-up of entertainment as well.

With a series of nine great performances. it all starts with The Dill Pickers “Ole Time Radio Show,” Saturday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m.

Their music is varied and has a bluegrass flavor, but their choices and variety of instruments will definitely leave you with a smile on your face, said the center’s executive director, Kelly Wilkerson.

Then comes the Benefit Masquerade Party with Pell City’s very own musical talent, The Wing Nuts, Oct. 26.

The event benefits Pell City Center and a reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and a live auction at 7 p.m. followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded for the winner of the masquerade contest and a photographer will be available for free photos.

The Wing Nuts include St. Clair County District Judge Alan Furr, Pell City Councilman Donnie Todd, Glenn Wilson, Mickey Farmer, vocalist Yvonne Davis and Jim Larson.

The members draw their name from their penchant for flying, although Davis admits her flying experience is limited to a few commercial flights.

Music will be classics from the ‘60s and ‘70s.

“Murder in the Magnolias” comes next with The Pell City Players Nov. 14, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

The plot includes plenty of unexpected demises and parodies characters and stories from almost any Southern play imaginable.

The Magic City Choral Society presents its Christmas Concert Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m.

And, admission is free with a donation of canned

goods for Pell City’s Christian Love Pantry.

There will be 90 voices in the ensemble and live piano accompaniment.

There’s a New Year’s Eve Party Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 9 p.m. until 1 p.m. in the Pell City Center gym, and no shoes allowed.

The party band Silk E Smooth performs and brings everything from big band favorites to Motown and fun funk.

There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Three on a String returns to Pell City Center Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. with their classic mix of great music and lots of humor tossed in.

The Voices of the South Barbershop Chorus perform Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. They are the performing chorus of the Central Alabama chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

There will be an ice cream social held for all ticket holders at 1:30 p.m. prior to the performance.

The Pell City Players represent “Dearly Departed” April 3, 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m.

It’s a take on a rednecked family’s struggles to survive the ups and downs of life.

Finally, the Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra performs Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m.

Ages in the orchestra range from 15 to 80 and share a passion for the music they perform.

Pell City Center is located at 25 Williamson Drive and the telephone number is 205-338-1974.

Sylacauga’s Comer Museum and Arts Center stays busy with all kinds of arts events.

“We are very proud of one of our Art Outreach programs such as Art in Public Spaces, which is an art exhibition placed in 13 different locations in Sylacauga,” said museum director Donna Rentfrow.

Over 200 pieces of artwork done by at least 50

local artists can be seen at Marble City Grill, Coosa Valley Hospital, Coosa Valley MRI, Raspberry Bakery, J. Craig Smith Community Center, the Maxine Veazy Senior Center, the Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce, Heritage South on Broadway, Heritage South on U.S. 280, Pete’s Feed & Seed, South First Bank, Giovanni’s and Vicious Cycle, she said.

“Most of the artwork is for sale and prices range from $35 to $625,” Rentfrow said.

“We are also proud to offer weekly and monthly art classes for all ages,” she said.

Artist Jimmy Reynolds Jr. teaches children and teens on Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons each week through the summer.

His classes will continue in the fall on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons after school from 3:45 until 5:00. Artist Alice Thomas teaches adults on the first and last Wednesdays of each month in the mornings from 10 until noon and in the afternoons from 1:30 until 4:30.

“We also offer an art class for adults called ‘Palette Pleasures’ once a month on a Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.,” Rentfrow said. “In this class students bring

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The Fall 2013 Season at The Ritz on the square in Talladega promises to be entertaining.

Daughter Tea, the Holly Garden Club meeting and a piano recital and an “Art Talk and Coffee” with Pell City artist Wayne Spradley, just to name a few,” she said.

“We are offering drawing and painting classes to adults and children, as well as workshops on floral arranging, tatting, needle felting, pottery and wreath making. We plan to continue the workshop series with a variety of subjects,” she said.

“We had a very successful Arts Camp for Kids this year and we presented an ‘Arts Camp for Kids Finale’ after each week at The Ritz Theatre for family and friends,” Williams

said. “This was a big hit with the parents and the children.”

Beginning in 2014, Heritage Hall will present on permanent display its collection of fine art and sculpture, she said.

“We will also have historical photographs and other historical items from our archives permanently displayed in the lower galleries,” Williams said.

“It has been a real adventure going through boxes of historic memorabilia, not knowing what I will find from one box to the next,” she said. “I considered it a privilege to be able to work in such a grand old building surrounded by so much art

and history. My goal is to give to the community a venue where the citizens can come to learn not only about art, but about their heritage and the history of their City. I look forward to providing Talladega with a glimpse of how things used to be.”

Heritage Hall Museum is located at 200 South St. and the telephone number is 256-761-1364.

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In August, the museum will show the fascinating works of several local wood carvers and September is the museum’s annual Photography Competition.

The museum is also a repository for the history of Sylacauga and its surrounding areas.

“There are many permanent exhibits on view of historical artifacts and information,” Rentfrow said. “We love to hear visitors from out of state and from other countries tell us what a marvelous museum and arts center we have for a city of this size.”

Rentfrow said she and other museum staff and volunteers encourage everyone to visit the museum at least once a month, as there is always something different to see.

The museum is located at 711 North Broadway and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and other times by appointment. You may call the museum at 256-245-4016 for further information.

At Talladega’s Heritage Hall Museum, there’s also much to look forward to.

“This year we will have reintroduced to the community some of the Historic Photograph Collection we have, as well as some of the items we have in our archives,” said Kelly Williams, director for the museum.

“We have hosted several public events this year, such as the Wine and Cheese reception for the April in Talladega weekend, the First Family Service Center’s Mother

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August/September 2013 “The Teachers of Art”, A Group Exhibition by the Talladega County Elementary Schools’ Retired Art Teachers including Teresa Bussie, Sandra Holm, Mary Lee and Kia Paulson. Reception is Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

October 2013 “Nettie, A One Woman Show” by Pell City artist Nettie Bean Reception: TBA November/December 2013 “A Holiday Market” Show and Sale of Fine Arts and Crafts by Local Artists.

Opening Reception is Nov. 4, from 5:30 until 7 p.m.

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Have you ever taken a “local vacation?”

There’s plenty to see and do in this area, and with the high cost of gas, this just might be the year you can enjoy nearby entertainment without driving for hours.

DESOTO CAVERNS How about exploring one of the finest caves in the United States? It’s about 10 miles on the other side of Childersburg, and you are going to find more fun and excitement than you ever dreamed of.

Travel to Childersburg on U.S. 280, and turn into downtown Childersburg at the only red light after entering the city limits on 280. Follow the signs straight through the city to the DeSoto Caverns campgrounds that surround the cave.

History tells us that Brian Schoenhals/The Daily Home when the Civil War erupted, At DeSoto Caverns you’ll find a large amuseChildersburg men joined the Confederate army and ment park, a well stocked gift shop, modern the whole community sup- camp grounds, and much more. ported the Confederate cause. Families mined the cave for saltpeter, used in gunpowder. The government paid them 59 cents per pound for the calcium nitrate ingredient.

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Amendment was passed in 1919 forbidding the manufacture and distribution of liquor, some men opened the caverns as a moonshine and square dance center with a little gambling on the side.

In the early 1920s, DeSoto Caverns soon became known throughout the area as a rough “speakeasy.” Many shootings and fights erupted in the caverns and it later got the name “Bloody Bucket.” It was closed by law enforcement officers, and when the 18th Amendment was repealed in 1933, the caverns never reopened.

In the mid 192’s Allen Mathis bought the caverns and in 1960 he began developing the caverns into a showplace. Modern lighting was installed, pathways widened, and improvements added to facilitate large groups of visitors. In 1976, the caverns were named DeSoto Caverns to honor Hernando Hernandez.

The 1980s brought Laser Light, Sound and Water Shows to the caverns, and now, there’s a large amusement park surrounding the caverns, a Bob Crisp/The Daily Home well stocked gift shop and modern camping grounds.

Lakeside Park is on Logan Martin Lake, adjacent to the Pell City Civic Center.

The entrance to the cave is now a walk-through tunnel. For more information ins, two stone pavilions, adjacent to the Pell City park, says it also contains they are especially proud and was built in 2001.

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The best thing to do with the abandoned Masonic Lodge building in Winterboro was just to tear it down.

That’s what a lot of people thought.

Now it’s a center for community activities just about every month of the year, and there are plans for adding an outdoor performance area on the property, and creating a museum area upstairs in the old lodge. Every fourth Saturday, March to November, is Market Day, when vendors

of all kinds come out to the Plank Road Station next to Winterboro High School.

The Station is now a regular stop on the April in Talladega homes tour weekend, and each November there is an Arts Extravaganza weekend. Live music helps make both events more festive.

The bottom floor of the lodge is available for community use for meetings, parties and other special events by reservation.

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The lodge is also scheduled to be on the route of the “longest yard sale” Aug. 2, and the site of a benefit concert by the Weogufka Songwriters in September.

“We just invite community members to come on board with us,” Griffin said. “The doors are always open.”

Also on the station property is a 1950s historical marker recounting the history of the Plank Road, which ended there. The Central Plank Road was a short-lived 1850s venture.

Plank roads were built to offer a smoother ride in wagons and coaches, and were built as toll roads.

In getting the rights to build the plank road, the company agreed to build a good road by the side of the plank road for those who wanted to use it. John G. Winter was the president of the plank road company, and the 60-mile road from Wetumpka helped put Winterboro — and his name — on the map.

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Road Station non-profit group in charge of the property, said plans for upstairs are to restore it to the same condition it was in when used by the Masons from the 1920s until the 1950s. It will be a place to display artifacts that have been given to the group.

The Masons gave it up in the 1950s, some going to the lodge in Talladega, and others to Sycamore, and for half a century it sat unused by the side of Alabama 21, near the historic marker at the northern end of the Central Plank Station Road that helped put the area on the map in the 19th century.

The marker was put up about the same time the Masons left, and together the two became something of a sentimental landmark by the highway.

State plans to make the highway four lanes wide forced a decision about the old building: move it or lose it.

Several residents interested in historic preservation, including Lucy Barnett, Dot Power and the late Billie Bliss and Carl Stapleton, started looking for a group to accept and restore the building. First it went to the Winterboro Education Foundation, then to the Plank Road Lodge group, which was already organizing monthly Market Days.

But doubts about whether the building could be moved without collapsing were raised.

AlJeral (AJ) Powers, a respected, self-taught authority on Talladega County history, became interested in the project, and came to inspect the building. The building was named in his honor after his death.

Plank Road Station member Joyce Howard recalled Powers’ work with the lodge.

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Talladega County and Pell City offer great diversity in the various activities offered by their Parks and Recreation Departments.

From beauty pageants to Bingo to BMX bikes to square dancing, the parks and recreation departments in the area offer a little something for everyone.

Childersburg The Childersburg Parks and Recreation Department is currently focused on its summer camp for kids.

“It’s for ages 5-12,” activities director Tova Lee said. “It’s $35 to register, and it’s $65 a week or $15 a day if they drop in.

We divide them into ageappropriate groups. We’ve done some field trips.”

Thus far this summer, the kids have gone to Blue Bell, Kiwanis Park, a Birmingham Barons game, the Birmingham Zoo, and they go to the Sylacauga pool every other week.

Their final field trip just before school starts back will be to Chattanooga to the Tennessee Aquarium.

“I’ve had several people come in here and do stuff with them,” Lee said.

“Kevin Whitman with the Whitman Galleries came in and we painted. The week of the 4th they painted a flag on some canvas.

Home Depot has been in here to do several workshops with them. We’ve had somebody doing karate lessons with them. I’ve taken them to the senior center and they’ve eaten

lunch with them and helped serve the seniors and cleaned up. We’ve had the policemen, the firemen, and the ambulance here to let them talk to them and look at the vehicles and that kind of stuff.”

Once summer ends, plenty of other offerings will be available through the Childersburg Park and Recreation Department.

Specifically for kids, the department offers an afterschool program.

“We do have an after school program that will start back when school starts,” Lee said. “It’s for anybody 5-12. They can come here after school — we either pick them up or the bus drops them off.

They get here about 3 p.m. and we do their homework. It’s $25 a week and we do their homework, we give them a snack and play games and keep them entertained until 5:30 — they have to be picked up by 5:30. We also have registration for cheerleaders, baseball, basketball, flag football and all of that goes on when in season.”

Aside from kids’ activities, Childersburg Parks and Recreation also offers activities to adults.

“I do Bingo every Wednesday here at 10 a.m.,” Lee said. “It’s free.

It’s open to the community. We’ll be starting that back after after-school starts back up.”

Lincoln The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department features six city parks, the Lincoln Senior Center and the Lincoln City Center.

Each of the city’s six parks

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has different features.

Moseley Park, located at 48139 Highway 77, has a walking track, a baseball field, a softball field, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground area and a pavilion with picnic tables. Lincoln Park, located at 1584 Holly Hills Road, has four youth baseball fields and a high school-sized baseball field, two softball fields, a soccer field, Archery Park with known and unknown distance targets, and a playground area. Piney Grove Park, located at 829 Lot 4 Road, has a basketball court, a playground area, and two pavilion areas with picnic tables. England Park, located at 82 McLain Ave., features the Blue Eye Creek Walking Trail and also has benches and picnic tables. Randolph Park, located at 722 Magnolia St., has a green area and plays host to the official city Christmas Tree. First Avenue Park, located at 421 1st Ave., has a basket-

ball court, a practice field, playground equipment, and a pavilion with picnic tables.

Activities the department offers include but are not limited to: archery classes, breakfast with Santa, community wide Easter egg hunt, dance classes, and tennis lessons.

Activities planned for later this year include but are not limited to: adult softball, health classes and Music on Magnolia.

Pell City The Pell City Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for fall sports with registration for youth softball, football, cheerleading, adult softball and soccer currently taking place. Registration for football and cheerleading concludes July 27, while softball and soccer registration will conclude August 24.

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there are offerings yearround. “In the spring, we actually have youth baseball, youth softball and youth soccer going on at that time,�

Parks and Recreation director Bubba Edge said. “It starts about the 1st of March and goes through June. All the time we’re trying to get parents and grandparents, if they can, to volunteer.�

Edge said the Pell City Tennis Center has been one of the more popular portions for the department in recent years. “We’ve always got tennis, which is one of the fastest-growing sports we have,� Edge said. “They do private lessons, they do clinics. We have an onstaff tennis pro in Sarah Stewart. She heads that program up.�

While the Parks and Recreation Department’s headquarters is at the Pell City Civic Center, they offer a multitude of activities elsewhere, including several for senior citizens at the Senior Center. “They have stuff planned for them every day,� Edge said. “They take little trips and they go to different places. The lunch is provided for a small fee, I think its $1.50. You have to be 62 years old to attend.

Edge has seen senior citizens thrive in such a social environment and said the Senior Center also provides transportation.

Other groups include but are not limited to: a wood carving group that meets at the Pell City Recreation Hall, the Friendship Quilting Club that meets at the Ernest White Community Center, and adult art classes offered at the Civic Center on Tuesdays, among other things.

Sylacauga The Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department offers baseball, softball, swimming and pageantry, as well as having multiple parks and other offerings. “We have a gymnastics program for youth, we offer guitar lesson, we offer karate,� Parks and Recreation director Jim Armstrong said. “In the summer, we have day camp going on for children 5-12. We’ve got rooms to rent, we’ve got summer swim — the pool is open and it will be open through the first of October. We’ve got a large senior program — they do all kinds of activities out there. We do the senior nutrition here. That’s through East Alabama and you have to fill out paperwork for that, but we do offer those.�

The main center is the J. Craig Smith Community Center, but there is also the Verlie B. Collins Center and the Maxye Veazey Senior Adult Activity Center. Sylacauga has five city parks. Noble Park features a BMX track, a skate park, a quarter-mile walking track, play equipment and a pavilion.

Beth Wallace Yates Park features a tennis center, a volleyball sand pit and a pavilion.

Fairmont Park has basketball courts, play equipment and a small pavilion. South Highland Park has basketball courts, play equipment, and a small pavilion. Central Park features a passive recreation area with a large pavilion.

The Donald Comer Junior Complex hosts youth soccer and football in the fall and Cal Ripken baseball during the spring. “Our baseball program — we sponsor Cal Ripken — our 12-year-olds are going to the Regional

Tournament,� Armstrong said. “We’ve won another state championship, our 12-year-olds. This is the second state championship we’ve won in the probably six years we’ve had this program started. Of our five or six teams that went to state, we got a state champion out of them. They’ll go to regionals in West Palm Beach.�

The Sylacauga Municipal Pool is open Monday through Saturday in the afternoons. Youth swimmers at the pool will soon be performing at the state level. “We’ve got 40 kids going to the state out of the swim team,� Armstrong said. “Tom Ledin is our aquatics guy; he’s done a lot with the swim team. Steve Masters is our athletic coordinator, and he does an outstanding job with our sports.

We’ll start registering on Aug. 1 for soccer and youth football.�

Sylaward Trail at Lake Howard is another feature of the department, a 15mile trail for biking and hiking.

In addition to a wide variety of sports, the Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Miss Sylacauga and Miss Marble Valley pageant. Miss Sylacauga is defined as a closed pageant, in that it is open only to residents of the Sylacauga area. Miss Marble Valley is an open pageant, open to contestants from all over the state. According to Armstrong, two winners of Miss Sylacauga have gone on to Miss Alabama and Megan Smith, this year’s inaugural winner of Miss Marble Valley, went on to place in the top 10 of Miss Alabama. Miss Sylacauga is the oldest preliminary pageant in the state.

Talladega The Talladega Parks and

Recreation Department is also gearing up for cheerleading, football and soccer, although they offer a variety of activities year-round.

Costs are: $65 for football, $50 for soccer, and $25 for cheerleading.

A daily visit costs $4, while an individual monthly membership is $25 and a family monthly membership is $50.

Basketball registration will begin for those ages 513 in October. Signup for youth soccer and t-ball typically occurs in February, while adult men’s softball registration typically begins in March.

In addition to the main center, the Spring Street Recreation Center, the Talladega Parks and Recreation Department

also has the Mabra Center and the Mattie Simmons Center. The Spring Street Recreation Center offers aquatic activities throughout the week. Other activities include but are not limited to: gymnastics, ballet, Zumba, piano lessons, and line dancing.

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Golf enthusiasts in the mid-1960s found more than sand traps and water hazards when they played the Gannts Quarry golf course just outside Sylacauga. Once blasting began at the quarry, it wasn’t unusual for golfers to find chunks of marble littering the fairways.

Longtime resident Dr. Robert Gray said golfers began seeking an alternate golf course and a group of 20 men pooled their resources to start the Sylacauga Country Club.

Gray said property owned where the present club is now was donated by property owners and in 1968 the Sylacauga Country Club was established.

Spearheading the club’s development was Dr. Don Vaughn. Gray said several men were instrumental in

the club’s initial stages but it is Vaughn who never received full recognition for his efforts.

Gray said in recent years the club has fallen on hard times. With the recession, corporate support was cut back and individual memberships began to drop off.

Hoping to recover from the setbacks, a new board hired Doyle Blankenship to serve as the club’s manager.

Blankenship came to Sylacauga having served as manager at other country clubs. He said he is excited about the direction the board wants to take the club and is looking for ways to renew interest in the club, not only attracting new members but also opening the club to the community.

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also features a driving range and a practice putting green. Blankenship said a new fleet of Yamaha golf carts is ready to sport golfers around the course.

Membership has its privileges, including a full-service bar, dinner Wednesday through Saturday evenings, club house privileges, and access to the club pool.

However, Blankenship said the board is looking for a variety of ways to make the club more accessible to the public.

The pool is available to the public with the purchase of summer passes and a lunch buffet is offered Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, allowing the public to enjoy meals prepared by chef Felicia Kelley.

A separate corporate banquet room can accommodate special functions and can also serve as a board meeting room and host civic groups such as the Kiwanis and Civitans.

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Blankenship said the board wants to make the club more accessible to the public and offers the facilities to civic groups and sponsors charitable events and hosts tournaments as fundraisers.

He said the board has been supportive of measures he wants to implement to make the club more visible in the community.

He said with Bellaire Riley as board president and with other businessmen on the board, they will take the club in the right direction. On the board with Riley are Donna Brown, Jesse Cleveland, Steve R. Lewis, Rex McAdams, Sid McPeters, Joe Morton, Jimmie Townsend, Terry Veazey, David Willbanks and Joel Bowden.

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History’s imprint on Childersburg’s future

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Just 43 minutes southeast of Birmingham, nestled along the Coosa River, and with corridor U.S. 280 passing through, Childersburg is rich in history, offers plenty of recreational opportunities, and with an industrial park exceeding 2,000 acres there is plenty of potential for industrial and residential development.

Just east of its present location caverns once provided shelter for early cave dwellers (c. 8,000 to 1,000 B.C.) and by the early 16th century the Creek Nation village Coca Coosa was located on the east bank of the river between the mouths of two creeks later known as the Talladega and Tallaseehatchee.

Hernando DeSoto’s quest for gold led his expedition to Coca Coosa, and leaving two from his army in August 1540, the area is recorded in the Library of Congress as the oldest continually occupied city in the United States, predating St. Augustine by 25 years.

With the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson on Aug. 9, 1814, the Creeks ceded about half the state of Alabama to the Americans.

Alabama became a state in 1819 and in the 1830s and early 1840s white settlers began occupying the area.

In 1855 a post office was established in the community of about 600.

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Most of the city’s business is taken care of at Childersburg City Hall.

Childersburg got its name after five townsmen came together. Four of the men were named John and they wanted to name the town Johnstown, but John Childers arrived in Montgomery prior to the others and had the town named Childersburg.

Just 4 miles east of Childersburg, a grist mill was built in 1860 to serve the community and survived destruction during the Civil War and served the needs of employees of a large military community and munitions plant employees during World War II. Today both sites, the DeSoto Caverns Family Theme Park and the Kymulga Grist Mill and Covered Bridge Park provide locals, travelers and vacationers with opportu-

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Nature trails and other attractions provide families and students with plenty of fun and learning opportunities.

Selected as a site for a munitions plant in 1941, Childersburg witnessed a population explosion.

Within months of the War Department’s announcement, Childersburg grew from a population of approximately 500 to more than 9,000. An estimated 20,000 from all parts of the country eventually relocated in Childersburg.

Munitions produced serviced the military until it was shut down in 1947.

Today the remnants of the building that housed pro-

duction of heavy water for the Manhattan project still stand.

Government investment in the community included the construction of housing, schools, health centers and recreational facilities.

Roads were paved and a sewer system installed.

Today 2,171 acres of the original site serve as the Childersburg Industrial Park on Alabama 235 and is served by the railroad.

Several hundred acres have been cleared and the site includes a 117-acre Advantage Land Site ready for occupation.

Seven-term Mayor B.J. Meeks said he is pleased with the Downtown Renovation Project and hopes to receive grants to expand the renovation to 8th and 9th avenues.

The $400,000 plus project

included new sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and new traffic signal lights.

Meeks said there are some strong prospects for the industrial park and the Local Redevelopment Board is purchasing equipment to maintain cleared areas and the park entrance.

Meeks said he is especially proud the Fire Department received a grant from the Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response that will provide funds for hiring firefighter and EMT personnel.

The new hires will help improve operations and relieve having to depend on part-time and paying overtime for firefighters.

“It’s one of the best things that has happened to us,” Meeks said.

Childersburg city offi-

cials include Mayor B.J. Meeks, Councilwomen Michelle Mizzell and Bonnie Carter and Councilmen Jimmy Payne, Billy Lester and Ralph Rich City clerk Sandra Donahoo has served the city for years.

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Also meeting at City Hall are the Planning Commission on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and the Historic Preservation Commission on the second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m.

City Hall is located at 201 8th Ave., SW. and is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The mailing address is P. O. Box 369, Childersburg, Al., 35044-0369 and the phone number is 256-378-5521.

The Water Works, Sewer and Gas Board is at 117 6th Ave. S.W. The phone number is 256-378-6063 and the board open MondayFriday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The board meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

Both the Police and Fire departments can be reached for non-emergencies by calling 256-378-7860 for the Police Department and 256-378-7062 for the Fire Department.

Curbside Recycling and Garbage services are provided by the city and for questions, call City Hall.

The Park and Recreation Center is open MondayFriday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 8-1 on Saturdays. The number is 256-378-6225.

Riverside officials work to improve city Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup first became mayor in 2006, after former Mayor M.H. “Pokey” Forrester retired. The council appointed Jessup to serve the remainder of Forrester’s term. He was re-elected in 2008 and again in 2012.

Jessup said the city’s largest project right now is the $1.2 million industrial access highway project.

“This will add another lane to portions of U.S. 78 between the railroad bridge and KOA Road,” he said. “It will also expand Vannick Road into an industrial access parkway,

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“We are still working very hard to expand a sewer system in Riverside,” he said. “The current system in use is privately owned and we are negotiating with that company to gain access and ownership of that system. We need to do this if we can ever realize the full commercial potential of our U.S. 78/ Interstate 20 corridor.”

Jessup said the city continues to upgrade its water system.

“We just took a small rate increase to fund that,” he said. “We have completely renovated one of our wells, and brought it into compliance with all

the latest technology. The next step is to replace all the water meters on our system with satellite-read meters that will self-read and report to a central location. This upgrade will also include a fault-finding program that will alert our water department personnel immediately if there is any failure in the system.

Currently, the only way we find out about leaks or blowouts or any other system problems is when people call us and tell us their water is not on. It is an old system, and we live in a world where technology is better than that. This will enable us to know immeSee Riverside, Page 3

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diately if we have a problem and let us react immediately.”

Jessup said ethanol-free gasoline sales on the water at Riverside Landing continue to help the city’s cash flow.

“The City Council approved to install an ethanol-free gas pump in front of Riverside Landing as well,” he said. “This project is good not only for our cash flow, but it is a good community service as well because those gas pumps are available 24hours a day, seven days a week.”

City business is conducted by the mayor and five council members.

Council meetings are held

at City Hall at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and at 8 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Work sessions are held at 6 p.m. at the Riverside Storm Shelter behind City Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.

Riverside has five wards, with a council member for each ward.

The council member for Ward 1, which consists of north Riverside, is Jimmy Hollander.

Hollander can be reached at 205-616-0725.

The council member for Ward 2, which consists of central Riverside, is Frank Riddle. Riddle can be reached at 205405-0677 or fhriddle@ hotmail.com.

The council member for Ward 3, which consists of east Riverside, is Bill Cantley. Cantley can be reached at 205-588-6907 or billcantley@gmail.com.

The council member for Ward 4, which consists of southwest Riverside, is Johnny Osborn. Osborn can be reached at 205338-1519 or 205-5290677 or jdolly@yahoo. com.

The council member for Ward 5, which consists of southeast Riverside, is Kenny Womack. Womack can be reached at 205966-7476.

Jessup can be reached at 205-338-7692 or 205338-1692 or riversidemayor@centurytel.net.

Most of the town’s business is conducted at

Riverside City Hall, located at 379 Depot Street, and the phone number is 205-338-7692. City Hall is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Rhonda Burns is the Riverside city and court clerk and treasurer. Burns can be reached at 205338-7692 ext. 100.

Rick Oliver is the Riverside Police Chief.

Oliver can be reached at 205-337-9019.

The Riverside Police Department is located at Town Hall.

Tim Kurzejeski is the Riverside Fire Chief.

Kurzejeski can be reached at 205-338-7692.

Riverside has a paid and volunteer fire department,

located at City Hall.

Jeff Bullard is the Utilities Superintendent.

The number for utilities in Riverside is 205-3387692.

The town of Riverside contracts with Advanced Disposal Services for garbage services. Advanced Disposal Services can be reached at 205-640-7000 or 1-800-333-7736.

The city of Riverside has a website, www.riversidealabama.net, which offers additional information on Riverside.

The town works with an annual general fund budget of approximately $771,000 and a utility budget of $409,000.

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Munford has a long history

BY SHANE DUNAWAY Home staff writer

The town of Munford, incorporated in 2001, lies nestled near the northern fringe of Talladega county along the Talladega National Forest.

The 2010 U.S. census recorded the town’s population at 1,292.

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By ELSIE HODNETT Home staff writer

The city of Lincoln is 25.1 square miles, according to the 2010 census.

Lincoln has a population of 6,266, a 36.9 percent increase over the 2000 census when the city had a population of 4,577.

Lincoln has 73.3 percent white residents and 23.4 percent black residents. “ With Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, their suppliers and other industries, the city of Lincoln goes to bed as a city of 6,300 and wakes up to a bustling city of 15,000,” Mayor Bud Kitchin said.

The percentage of high school graduates age 25plus between 2006-2010 was 80.2 percent. The

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town of Munford was named after a woman known as “Widow Munford,” who sold cows and milk to earn a living while also running a boarding house when she moved into the community around 1840.

Nearly 25 years later, on April 23, 1865, the community became the site of the last battle of the Civil War fought east of the Mississippi River, the Battle of Munford.

McWilliams recounted the story of 1st Lt. Andrew Jackson Buttram, a Confederate soldier to whom the town has dedicated a monument and resting place.

“We have a Civil War soldier buried right down

percentage of people age 25-plus with a bachelor’s degree or higher between 2006-2010 was 15 percent.

The homeownership rate between 2006-2010 was 79.7 percent. The median household income between 2006-2010 was $36,919 and the percent of persons below poverty level between 2006-2010 was 14.3 percent.

Kitchin is the city’s first new mayor in decades, after former Mayor Lew Watson retired after serving his ninth term as the city’s mayor.

“The last four-and-ahalf years have been a pleasure serving the citizens of Lincoln in an elected official capacity, first as the Ward 5 representative from 2008-2012 and now

as mayor,” Kitchin said.

He said city initiatives for the coming year include both community focuses and internal professional development, providing training and professional support for various commissions and boards, preparing the community for economic development, a comprehensive campaign to beautify the city and enforcement of the city’s weed abatement ordinance to ensure yards and properties are kept up.

“Internally, we are hold-

ing bi-weekly staff meetings to encourage a team effort and build the synergies of our staff,” he said.

“Monthly financial reviews are held with each department head to ensure we stay on budget. I am asking every city employee to strive to deliver excellent customer service in all services we provide to the citizens of Lincoln and our jurisdictions.”

Kitchin said the city continues to work on the Blue Eye Creek Fishing Trail, a project Watson

the road from the library,” McWilliams said. “He was the last soldier killed east of the Mississippi River.

He was part of the home guard here defending the town in 1865 shortly after the cease-fire. There were Union troops located near the old cemetery and they were firing (toward the library).”

Munford’s first post office opened in 1867 and the town has not been without mail service since.

For utilities, Munford has its own water authority, but residents may also tap into Oxford’s water system, McWilliams said. The town relies on Alabama Power for its electricity needs.

In the business community, McWilliams noted the Carter family’s presence

with several of the major businesses in Munford in the early 1900s, including Carter’s Hardware and Auto Parts and the recently closed Carter’s Drugs.

During the community’s peak, McWilliams said the town boasted a justice of the peace, two train depots with ticket agents, a meat market, a theater, a doctor, a pharmacy, a barber shop, a beauty shop, two mercantile stores, three grocery stores, two service stations, a cotton gin, a grist mill and a foundry.

The town has its own police department and volunteer fire department, but it lies within the Talladega County Sheriff ’s Department’s jurisdiction and Talladega Fire Department’s coverage area.

When Munford became incorporated, the town elected its first mayor, Lynn Swinford, who served until 2012 when local business owner David Dabbs replaced him.

Dabbs outlined the town’s goals for the upcoming year and acknowledged the current economy as a potential factor and obstacle.

“It’s hard to say where we can find ways to improve the town with the way the economy is at this point,” Dabbs said.

“We’re going to maintain the course, but we would like to attract more businesses so we can increase the town’s revenue.”

Most of Lincoln’s business is run from City Hall, which is located at 150 Magnolia St.

began.

“Phase 2 of the project is currently out for bid,” he said. “Not only will this phase extend the walking trail but will include handicapped-accessible fishing piers on the east side of the creek and an elevated boardwalk along the west side. A pavilion is planned for patrons of local businesses to dine at as well as providing an

entertainment venue. The city’s investment in old downtown Lincoln is part of our economic development strategy to attract new tenants and revitalize this enchanted area of our community.”

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“We also broke ground on the city’s latest project, the new library, this spring,” he said. “The 7,500-square-foot facility will triple the size of the existing library and increase its presence, because it will not front U.S. 78, where the old city hall was located at. The new design will include casual reading areas, increased print media and double the number capacity for patrons wishing to access multimedia and the internet. The new community room will provide meeting space for civic and special interest study groups such as ancestry and garden clubs.”

Kitchin said the new library will be equipped with interactive project screens for learning opportunities and business meetings.

“The lobby area is designed to serve as a historical display to tell the story of Lincoln throughout its history to generations to come,” he said.

Kitchin said the city’s revenue for this fiscal year is running ahead of budget, indicating the city is growing and residents are shopping locally.

“I am very pleased with the team effort of our staff members in their efforts to stick to the budget,” he said.

City business is conducted by the mayor and five council members. Council meetings are held at City Hall at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Lincoln has five wards, with a council member for each ward.

The council member for Ward 1, which consists of northwest Lincoln, is Sadie Britt, who can be reached at 205-763-7108.

The council member for Ward 2, which consists of northeast Lincoln, is Billy Pearson, who can be reached at 205-763-3218.

The council member for Ward 3, which consists of

central Lincoln, is Gwen Barber, who can be reached at 205-903-8811.

The council member for Ward 4, which consists of southwest Lincoln, is Kurt Kuykendall, who can be reached at 205-763-2844.

The council member for Ward 5, which consists of south Lincoln, is Jean Burk, and she can be reached at 256-223-2411 or 256-362-9271.

Kitchin can be reached at City Hall at 205-7634000 or by contacting the city clerk.

Most of the city’s business is run from City Hall, located at 150 Magnolia St., and the phone number is 205-763-7777. City Hall is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday.

Laura Carmack is city clerk. She can be reached at 205-763-4001.

Travis McGrady is police chief. He can be reached at the Police Department at 205-763-4060. The Police Department is located at 69 Complex Drive.

Melanie Harris is Public Library director. The library has approximately 3,300 members and 18,000 books.

The library offers Internet access, a summer reading program each year for children, and participates in the Lincoln-Eastaboga Area Imagination Library.

The library is located at 49 Complex Drive and is open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, and is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.

The Lincoln Public Library telephone number is 205763-4080.

Mike Wesley is fire chief.

He can be reached at 205763-4040.

The Fire Department currently operates from two fire stations. The new Fire Station No. 1, located adjacent to the new City Hall on Magnolia Street, can be reached at 205-7637777 ext. 4356.

Fire Station No. 2, which is located at 11000 Stemley Road, can be reached at 205-763-7174.

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also has a fully equipped Hazmat response team, one of two in Talladega County.

Roben Duncan is Parks and Recreation Department director. The Lincoln Park building is located at 255 Magnolia St. and is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday. Duncan can be reached at the Lincoln Park building at 205-763-1006.

Danny Groce is utilities supervisor. The number for utilities or after-hours utility emergencies in Lincoln is 205-763-0234.

Ann Pearson is the court magistrate. She can be reached at 205-763-4020.

Chris White is the Building and Revenue official. He can be reached at 205-763-7777 ext. 4005.

The city of Lincoln contracts Advanced Disposal Services for garbage services. Advanced Disposal Services can be reached at 1-800-333-7736.

The city is also redesigning its website, www.lincolnalabama.com, which offers additional information on Lincoln.

The city works with an annual budget of about $6,948,000 and a utility budget of $2,500,000.

The early history of the Talladega area dates back to contact between Spanish explorers and Coosa Indians in the southern part of modern Talladega County in the 1700s.

During the War of 1812/ Creek Indian War, Andrew Jackson fought against hostile Creek Indians under Chief Red Eagle to relieve Fort Lashley.

The city of Talladega was incorporated in 1835, and as such celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2010.

Talladega is currently governed by a five member city council and a city manager. The mayor of Talladega is still elected at large, but holds only ceremonial authority. Executive authority and day-to-day operations are responsibility of the city manager.

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6B — THE DAILY HOME, Talladega and St. Clair counties, Ala., Sunday, July 21, 2013

BUSINESSES... from decades past to decades to come.

Each year brings new opportunities for continuing growth and progress. These businesses in The Daily Home coverage area have shaped our communities' future. Read about them here...

Over 160 Years 71-80 Years 51-60 Years 41-50 Years 31-40 Years 31-40 Years 21-30 Years 21-30 Years 16-20 Years 11-15 Years 11-15 Years 6-10 Years The Daily Home Talladega (256) 362-1000 Sylacauga (256) 249-4311 Pell City (205) 884-3400 www.dailyhome.com First National Bank of Talladega Since 1848 120 East North St. Talladega Office (256) 362-2334 Lincoln Office (205) 763-7763 Munford Office (256) 358-9000

101-135 Years

101-135 years Palace Drugs 216 N. Broadway Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-4381

Alabama Bag Company PO Box 576 Talladega (256) 362-4921 Kilgroe Funeral Home since 1908 2219 2nd Ave. N. Pell City (205) 338-3341 Union State Bank PO Box 647 Pell City (205) 884-1520 Wright-Sprayberry Insurance LLC Sylacauga-106 North Broadway Ave. (256) 249-0302 Childersburg-1009 1st St. SW. (256) 378-6306

91-100 Years

91-100 years

Craddock Health Center 209 W. Spring St. Suite #200 Sylacauga (256) 249-1100 Standard Furniture Co. 200 Battle Street W. Talladega (256) 362-2330

81-90 Years

81-90 years

Miller Lumber Company 308 E. FT. Williams PO Box 134 Sylacauga (256) 245-6081 FAX (256) 245-8641 Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home 516 North St. Talladega (256) 362-2344 21271 Hwy 231 N. Pell City (205) 338-0303 www.usreyfuneralhome.com Talladega County Exchange 35052 Hwy 21 N. Talladega (256) 362-2716

Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary 1702 W. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-2421 American Legion Edward R. Wren Post 17 216 Welch Ave. Talladega (256) 362-9870 Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative 69220 AL Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-4180 HRH Metals 905 Markeeta Spur Rd. Moody (205) 640-5500 Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce 17 W. Ft. Williams PO Box 185 Sylacauga (256) 249-0308 Childersburg Chamber of Commerce 805 3rd St. S.W. Childersburg (256) 378-5482

61-70 Years

61 - 70 years

Southfirst Bank 126 N. Norton Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-4365 301 W. North St. Talladega (256) 362-6101 Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center 1314 Shocco Springs Rd. Talladega (256) 761-1100 www.shocco.org Pell City Flower Shop 36 Comer Ave. Pell City (205) 338-2226 King Tire Co. 809 North St. E. Talladega (256) 362-2312 Griffin’s Jewelers 704 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-5282 www.griffinsjewelers.org Steed Timber Co., Inc. 48041 Hwy 78 Suite E. Lincoln (205) 763-7761 Henson's Towing & Recovery 1323 Comer Ave. N. Pell City (205) 338-7566 James Henson, Owner Talladega Electrical Service 302 East Coosa St. Talladega (256) 362-3190

Sherwin Williams 227 N Broadway Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-5325 www.sw2646@sherwin.com Jimmy Steens 23 ½ HR. Wrecker Service 1460 Old Birmingham Hwy Sylacauga (256) 249-0026 FAX (256) 249-9237 Doug Camp Insurance 719 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-4930 Fort McClellan Credit Union 1731 Noble St. Anniston (256) 237-2113 Pell City Heating & Cooling 331 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-2820 www.pellcityhtg-clg.com pchcinc@coosahs.net Murray’s Garage 1600 9th St. Leeds (205) 699-6651 St. Clair County Airport 240 Airport Rd. Pell City (205) 338-9456 The Fowler Group Formerly Camp & Associates Tax Professionals 516 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-8741 Margie’s Beauty Salon 110 N. Court St. Talladega (256) 362-2805 Richey's Body Shop 100 Industrial Park Dr. Pell City (205) 338-7227 41-50 years 41-50 Years R.K. Allen Oil Co./ A.O.C. Food Marts 36002 AL Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-4261 Wingfield Engineering Co. Inc. PO Box 68 110 Academy Circle Goodwater (256) 839-6339 Fax (256) 839-6390 Atkinson Real Estate 535 N. Broadway Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-6782 www.atkinson realestate.com Columbus Finance 104 E. 3rd St. PO Box 335 Sylacauga (256) 249-0305

Allen Oil Company 1215 Old Birmingham Hwy Sylacauga (256) 245-5478 Talladega International Tractor 35450 AL Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-6113 Professional Apothecary 210 W. North St. Talladega (256) 362-8328 Headhunters 210 Battle St. E. Talladega (256) 362-5417 The Realty Pro’s Rita & Ronnie Foster 418 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 884-0400 Johnny J. Smith & Son’s Construction Co. 2623 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 338-2050 Pell City Steakhouse 2401 Comer Ave. Pell City (205) 338-7714 Jim Preuitt Ford 723 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-6900

Safe Guard Fire & Alarm Inc. 39610 Hwy 280 Sylacauga (256) 207-2101 Fax (256) 207-2102 OWNERS Jamie Carpenter Matt Carpenter Angie Hughes Shelia Hatchett

Complete Septic Tank Service 65 Bagwell Rd. Pell City (205) 338-9200 Dellen385@gmail.com

Vansandt Hardware & Supply 40631 US Hwy 280 Sylacauga (256) 245-7878

Midway Auto Parts 47815 Hwy 78 E. Lincoln (205) 763-7756

A&M Clothing 115 N. Norton Ave. Sylacauga (256) 249-9620 Superior Machine and Pattern Inc. 38001 AL Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-1385 Owner Larry Dalton Piggly Wiggly 320 West Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-7949 308 North East St. Talladega (256) 362-2258 1070 1st St. NW. Childersburg (256) 378-5795

Lineville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 88073 Hwy 9 Lineville (256) 396-2104

Hindman’s Wrecker Service 66866 Hwy 77 N. Talladega (256) 362-0705 Talladega Office Machines 30 N. Spring St. Talladega (256) 362-2883 Buddy’s BBQ 313 Battle St. E Talladega (256) 362-8851 Pell City Animal Hospital 2718 Martin St. S. Cropwell (205) 884-4104 www.pellcityvets.com

Lincoln Hardware 77 Magnolia St. Lincoln (205) 763-7660

Ford Meter Box Co. Inc. 815 Miles Parkway Pell City (205) 884-4480

Rick’s Electric 905 Crestview Rd. Talladega (256) 362-5943

Talladega Cycle Sales 35288 Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-6370

Stephens Carpet 119 Johnson Ave. Talladega (256) 362-2970

Finchers Real Delite 521 East Street N. Talladega (256) 362-2174

Taylor Rental Center 206 Tinney St. S. Talladega (256) 362-2433 www.trctalladega.com/

Davis Carpet Service, LLC 59400 AL Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-5636

Camp Clinic Dr. Cary Camp 300 East St. N., Suite E. Talladega (256) 362-2003

Old Gray Barn/ Express Shipping 1910 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-2824

Colonial Motors 411 East St. N. Talladega (256) 362-2271 colonialmotors.biz

Michael’s Men’s Wear 127 W. Court Square Talladega (256) 362-2631

Speck’s Tire 3255 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-3722 Midway Memory Gardens & Cemetery 27950 AL Hwy 21 Talladega 256-362-8995 Coosa Cable Co. 1701 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 884-4545 31-40 years 31-40 Years Dr. Khalid Khan 216 East Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-1590

Johnny’s Plumbing 117 Meleah Dr. Talladega (256) 362-2735 Talladega Funeral Home Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-0111 City Court I Apartments 409 S. Spring St. Talladega (256) 362-1780 KFC Hwy 231 N. Pell City (205) 338-3221 Allen Service Company 1711 1st Ave. S. Pell City (205) 338-2311 www.allenservicecompany.com

Swen Communications Inc. 214 1st St. W. Sylacauga (256) 245-3236 Strickland Accounting & Tax Services 34830 US Hwy 280 Childersburg (256) 378-7733 J.R. Air Cooled Engine 244 Battle St. W. Talladega (256) 761-1714 21- 30 years 21-30 Years Wal-Mart Super Center 41301 US Hwy 280 Sylacauga (256) 245-0356 U-Save Auto Rentals 130-B Talladega Hwy Sylacauga (256) 245-1700 A Gentiva Company Sherry Ingram, RN-Branch Director 1025 West Fort Williams Sylacauga (256) 249-4363

Columbus Finance 122 East Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-3600

Clark’s Insurance 106 South Court Square Talladega (256) 362-3548

Lakeside Hospice 4010 Masters Rd. Pell City (205) 884-1111

Elwood Staffing 115 North Court St. Ste. A Talladega (256) 362-1953

Waites Tire & Service Center 310 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-6632

21st Century Signs 1219 Main Ave. N. Sylacauga (256) 245-9201

Presbyterian Oaks Apartments 408 5th St. S. Talladega (256) 362-5218 Tallatron, Inc. 35960 Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 761-1228 Lic. No. 187 State Farm Insurance – Rex Griffin 212 East Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-2878 Bill Stanford Automotive 35500 Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-7540 Talladega Health and Rehab Center 616 Chaffee St. Talladega (256) 362-4197 Hair Impressions 212 East St. N. Talladega (256) 362-7777 BJ Produce 2212 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 338-1776 Kell Realty 17 Court St. W. Ashville (205) 594-5391 Logan Martin Vet Clinic 1220 Martin St. So. Pell City (205) 884-3412 Colonial Galleries 2000 Golf Course Rd. Pell City (205) 338-7395 Open Thur-Sat 10-5 Woods Surfside Marina 37 Marina Dr. Cropwell (205) 525-5533 Pell City Gold & Pawn 760 Martin St. S. Ste. B Pell City (205) 338-6100 Professional Mobile Home Repair (205) 919-1302 “If it’s a mobile home, we do it” promhr@gmail.com Jack’s Family Restaurants Locally Owned & Operated Talladega (256) 362-4761 601 Bankhead Blvd.

Sylacauga (256) 249-4006 911 N. Broadway Ave Pell City (205) 338-3040 901 Martin St. N. Munford (256) 358-5942 44345 AL Hwy 21

Superior Pest Control Ashland (256) 396-5016 www.superiorpestcontrol.com

Reliable Transmission 111 Broome St. Talladega (256) 761-1220 Lincoln Pharmacy 99 Magnolia St. Lincoln (205) 763-7759 Cornelius Gutters 611 Peaceful Valley Road Eastaboga (256) 831-5500 Tempforce Sylacauga (256) 245-TEMP Pell City (205) 884-HELP Lineville (256) 396-1800 Anniston (256) 236-TEMP Sleeping Giant Veterinary Clinic 65501 AL Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-8977 Surfside 6 Hwy 34 Stemley Bridge Rd. Pell City (205) 814-0645 Royal Foods, Inc 1904 16th Ave. S. Pell City (205) 884-1040 Bullard Mechanical Service Co., Inc. Heating & Air Conditioning 840 Railroad Dr. Pell City (205) 338-4199 Birmingham (205) 838-2298 Even & Odds 1019 Hwy 231 S. Cropwell (205) 525-5500 Community Credit 1912 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-4433 Sitting Angels Home Care PO Box 286 Pell City (205) 405-6991 Lenettewalls1958@gmail.com

Lenette Walls, Owner Piggly Wiggly 1244 Talladega Hwy Sylacauga (256) 249-4836 Sylacauga (256) 249-0028 Interstate Freight 29 Charlie Brown Lane Pell City (205) 338-9595

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Head Chiropractic Center 1013 Ft. Williams Victorian Village Sylacauga (256) 245-2258 Masterbrand Cabinets 101 East Pkwy Talladega (256) 299-2230 Bain & Company 1609 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 884-2332 Easy Bail Bonds 1818 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-4821 Grizzard Living Aids 1227 Noble St. Anniston (256) 237-2006 www.glalifts.com Window Creations (256) 268-5268 Owner, Trish www.blindsforless.net Alan Battle's Riverside Marina Inc. I-20 Exit 162 US 78 Riverside (205) 338-2291 Oakridge Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. 14362 Hwy 411 PO Box 729 Odenville (205) 629-2270 Evelyn Criswell Cakes & Catering PO Box 512 Springville (205) 629-3227 Terry Hogge Electric Residential/Commercial (205) 763-9844 Poor House Branch Marina 7062 Stemley Rd. Talladega (256) 268-2939 Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant Hwy 231 S., Towne Park Plaza Pell City (205) 884-2195 Thank You For Your Business K.O.'s Paint & Body Shop 410 S. Martin St. Pell City (205) 814-1120

The Stafford House 2107 Martin St. S. Suite 103 Pell City (205) 884-0663 S.A.F.E. Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement 78 Betsy Ross Ln. PO Box 122 Sylacauga (256) 245-4343 New South Express 249-B Clover Rd. Lincoln (205) 355-8200 Gaithers’s Florist 704 D Battle St. Talladega (256) 480-0090 Hilltop Electric 1717 1st Ave. S. Pell City (205) 884-7670 Celebrations 3005 Martin St. S. Cropwell (205) 884-8632 Brookhill Village 900 Brookhill Village Circle Pell City (205) 814-4800 Southland Golfcart Sales, Inc. 2945 Logan Martin Dam Rd. Vincent (205) 525-0131 www.southlandgolfcarts.com Trammel, Harper & Williams 1607 Martin St. S. Ste 4 Pell City (205) 884-3444 Lincoln Storage 48000 Hwy 78 Lincoln (205) 763-0076 BD Precision Manufacturing, Inc. 787 HJ Bentley Jr. Pkwy.

Oxford (256) 831-1965 Pineview Landing Apartments 160 Broadway Ave. Talladega (256) 362-3412 Montana Saloon & Grill 75023 Hwy 77 Lincoln (205) 763-1225 HDA Title Loans 1605 Martin St. S. Suite 4 Pell City (205) 338-6741 Rhodes Agency Allstate – Preston Rhodes 2107 Martin St. S. Suite 102 Pell City (205) 338-0502 Preston.rhodes@allstate.com

Remax/Hometown Properties 3440 Martin St. S. Suite 17 Cropwell (205) 338-7355 Susan Gentry Insurance 3255 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 884-1131

Tina's Home Cookin 136 East. St. N. Talladega (256) 761-0392 Pink Petal, Inc. 2122 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 902-3605 drs3863@hotmail.com

1-5 Years Mattress & More 1911 Martin St. S. Suite 8 Pell City (205) 338-2335 Big Deddy’s BBQ 385 Old Coal City Rd. Pell City (205) 884-1070

Ace Hardware 1104 Ashland Hwy Talladega (256) 362-2208 Richey's BBQ 10090 US Hwy 231 Cropwell (205) 525-4443

6-10 Years

6 - 10 years

Marble City Pharmacy 264 Ft. Williams St. W. Sylacauga (256) 245-4446 Lincoln Chiropractic 47795 US Hwy 78 Lincoln (205) 763-2222 Strandz 1915 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 814-0116 Hair Designs by Holly 20 Mineral Springs Rd. Pell City (205) 338-1848 Holly Joiner, Owner Fields & Gossett Realty Karen Bain 508 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 473-4613 karenbain@ymail.com Allstate Insurance Chad Hutchens 13260 U.S. Hwy 411 Odenville (205) 629-3985 www.chadhutchensagency.com

Custom Pizza 65290 Hwy 77 Northgate Shopping Center Talladega (256) 362-3339 Rana’s 75301 Hwy 77 Lincoln (205) 763-2266 Comfort Care Hospice 702 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 761-1250 Talla Floral 108 E. Court Square Talladega (256) 362-3092 Interstate Specialized 29 Charlie Brown Ln. Pell City (205) 338-9595 Tradesman 4604 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 338-7500 Luxury Auto Parts 12459 Jackson Trace Rd. Lincoln (205) 763-1084

Golden Rule 1700 Martin St. N. Pell City (205) 338-1443 goldenrulebbq.com Triple T's 5000 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 884-8896

Aardwolf Termite & Pest Control 290 Lock 4 Rd. Riverside (205) 338-6615 Huggy's Diner at Lakeside

1-5 Years

4606 Martin Street S.

Del Sol Salon 207 North St. E. Talladega (256) 761-1405

Keith Hughes, Owner

1 -5 years

Downey Eye Care 47795 Hwy 78 Lincoln (205) 763-2015 Angler Recycling, LLC 15226 Hwy 411 Odenville (205) 629-2200 Great Clips 2042 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 338-6500 Salon 4 You 3315 Dr. John Haynes Dr. Pell City (205) 299-6515 LaDonna Phillips – Hairsylist/Owner 231 Tire Auto and Diesel Service 204 5th Ave. Ashville (205) 594-4000 Jeff Watson, Owner

Pell City (205) 862-6464

Jazz 'M Up Pet Salon 1607 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 884-7387 jazzmup@gmail.com E & S Nails 1605 Martin St. S. Suite 3 Pell City (205) 338-7000 es.nails@yahoo.com Edwin B. Prado, Mgr. Twin Creeks Towing From Anniston to Talladega 855-562-0663 Shear Heaven 1607 Martin St. S. Suite 1 Pell City (205) 338-3877 Arnold Law Office 2109 7th Ave. N., Suite 12 Pell City (205) 338-6565

Image Plus 30 Comer Ave. Pell City (205) 884-0163 Stacy Lybrand, Owner Artistic Creations 2111 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 884-2111

Doodle Bugs Moved to a new location 1909 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 603-2299 Live Storms Media Rachael Adair Owner

Lakeside Package Spirits, Wine, Beer 4604 Martin St. S. Cropwell (205) 884-5253 Like us @Facebook.com/ lakeside package Express Pharmacy 320 W. Battle St. (Inside Piggly Wiggly) Talladega (256) 362-1120 Endless Horizon Cruises Marilyn Lawson/ Cruise Specialist Please "Like" us on Facebook (256) 268-0129

www.livestormsmedia.com Bear-ly Worn Boutique 2113 Cogswell Ave. pkpever@aol.com Pell City (205) 552-5328 The Tavern of St. Clair 4852 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-8900 Less Than than a1yrYear Less J.P. Dailey State Farm 1911 Martin St. S., Suite 5 Pell City (205) 525-5525

THE DAILY HOME, Talladega and St. Clair counties, Ala., Sunday, July 21, 2013 — 7B

6B — THE DAILY HOME, Talladega and St. Clair counties, Ala., Sunday, July 21, 2013

BUSINESSES... from decades past to decades to come.

Each year brings new opportunities for continuing growth and progress. These businesses in The Daily Home coverage area have shaped our communities' future. Read about them here...

Over 160 Years 71-80 Years 51-60 Years 41-50 Years 31-40 Years 31-40 Years 21-30 Years 21-30 Years 16-20 Years 11-15 Years 11-15 Years 6-10 Years The Daily Home Talladega (256) 362-1000 Sylacauga (256) 249-4311 Pell City (205) 884-3400 www.dailyhome.com First National Bank of Talladega Since 1848 120 East North St. Talladega Office (256) 362-2334 Lincoln Office (205) 763-7763 Munford Office (256) 358-9000

101-135 Years

101-135 years Palace Drugs 216 N. Broadway Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-4381

Alabama Bag Company PO Box 576 Talladega (256) 362-4921 Kilgroe Funeral Home since 1908 2219 2nd Ave. N. Pell City (205) 338-3341 Union State Bank PO Box 647 Pell City (205) 884-1520 Wright-Sprayberry Insurance LLC Sylacauga-106 North Broadway Ave. (256) 249-0302 Childersburg-1009 1st St. SW. (256) 378-6306

91-100 Years

91-100 years

Craddock Health Center 209 W. Spring St. Suite #200 Sylacauga (256) 249-1100 Standard Furniture Co. 200 Battle Street W. Talladega (256) 362-2330

81-90 Years

81-90 years

Miller Lumber Company 308 E. FT. Williams PO Box 134 Sylacauga (256) 245-6081 FAX (256) 245-8641 Usrey Brown-Service Funeral Home 516 North St. Talladega (256) 362-2344 21271 Hwy 231 N. Pell City (205) 338-0303 www.usreyfuneralhome.com Talladega County Exchange 35052 Hwy 21 N. Talladega (256) 362-2716

Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary 1702 W. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-2421 American Legion Edward R. Wren Post 17 216 Welch Ave. Talladega (256) 362-9870 Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative 69220 AL Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-4180 HRH Metals 905 Markeeta Spur Rd. Moody (205) 640-5500 Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce 17 W. Ft. Williams PO Box 185 Sylacauga (256) 249-0308 Childersburg Chamber of Commerce 805 3rd St. S.W. Childersburg (256) 378-5482

61-70 Years

61 - 70 years

Southfirst Bank 126 N. Norton Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-4365 301 W. North St. Talladega (256) 362-6101 Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center 1314 Shocco Springs Rd. Talladega (256) 761-1100 www.shocco.org Pell City Flower Shop 36 Comer Ave. Pell City (205) 338-2226 King Tire Co. 809 North St. E. Talladega (256) 362-2312 Griffin’s Jewelers 704 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-5282 www.griffinsjewelers.org Steed Timber Co., Inc. 48041 Hwy 78 Suite E. Lincoln (205) 763-7761 Henson's Towing & Recovery 1323 Comer Ave. N. Pell City (205) 338-7566 James Henson, Owner Talladega Electrical Service 302 East Coosa St. Talladega (256) 362-3190

Sherwin Williams 227 N Broadway Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-5325 www.sw2646@sherwin.com Jimmy Steens 23 ½ HR. Wrecker Service 1460 Old Birmingham Hwy Sylacauga (256) 249-0026 FAX (256) 249-9237 Doug Camp Insurance 719 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-4930 Fort McClellan Credit Union 1731 Noble St. Anniston (256) 237-2113 Pell City Heating & Cooling 331 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-2820 www.pellcityhtg-clg.com pchcinc@coosahs.net Murray’s Garage 1600 9th St. Leeds (205) 699-6651 St. Clair County Airport 240 Airport Rd. Pell City (205) 338-9456 The Fowler Group Formerly Camp & Associates Tax Professionals 516 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-8741 Margie’s Beauty Salon 110 N. Court St. Talladega (256) 362-2805 Richey's Body Shop 100 Industrial Park Dr. Pell City (205) 338-7227 41-50 years 41-50 Years R.K. Allen Oil Co./ A.O.C. Food Marts 36002 AL Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-4261 Wingfield Engineering Co. Inc. PO Box 68 110 Academy Circle Goodwater (256) 839-6339 Fax (256) 839-6390 Atkinson Real Estate 535 N. Broadway Ave. Sylacauga (256) 245-6782 www.atkinson realestate.com Columbus Finance 104 E. 3rd St. PO Box 335 Sylacauga (256) 249-0305

Allen Oil Company 1215 Old Birmingham Hwy Sylacauga (256) 245-5478 Talladega International Tractor 35450 AL Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-6113 Professional Apothecary 210 W. North St. Talladega (256) 362-8328 Headhunters 210 Battle St. E. Talladega (256) 362-5417 The Realty Pro’s Rita & Ronnie Foster 418 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 884-0400 Johnny J. Smith & Son’s Construction Co. 2623 Martin St. S. Pell City (205) 338-2050 Pell City Steakhouse 2401 Comer Ave. Pell City (205) 338-7714 Jim Preuitt Ford 723 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-6900

Safe Guard Fire & Alarm Inc. 39610 Hwy 280 Sylacauga (256) 207-2101 Fax (256) 207-2102 OWNERS Jamie Carpenter Matt Carpenter Angie Hughes Shelia Hatchett

Complete Septic Tank Service 65 Bagwell Rd. Pell City (205) 338-9200 Dellen385@gmail.com

Vansandt Hardware & Supply 40631 US Hwy 280 Sylacauga (256) 245-7878

Midway Auto Parts 47815 Hwy 78 E. Lincoln (205) 763-7756

A&M Clothing 115 N. Norton Ave. Sylacauga (256) 249-9620 Superior Machine and Pattern Inc. 38001 AL Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-1385 Owner Larry Dalton Piggly Wiggly 320 West Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-7949 308 North East St. Talladega (256) 362-2258 1070 1st St. NW. Childersburg (256) 378-5795

Lineville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 88073 Hwy 9 Lineville (256) 396-2104

Hindman’s Wrecker Service 66866 Hwy 77 N. Talladega (256) 362-0705 Talladega Office Machines 30 N. Spring St. Talladega (256) 362-2883 Buddy’s BBQ 313 Battle St. E Talladega (256) 362-8851 Pell City Animal Hospital 2718 Martin St. S. Cropwell (205) 884-4104 www.pellcityvets.com

Lincoln Hardware 77 Magnolia St. Lincoln (205) 763-7660

Ford Meter Box Co. Inc. 815 Miles Parkway Pell City (205) 884-4480

Rick’s Electric 905 Crestview Rd. Talladega (256) 362-5943

Talladega Cycle Sales 35288 Hwy 21 Talladega (256) 362-6370

Stephens Carpet 119 Johnson Ave. Talladega (256) 362-2970

Finchers Real Delite 521 East Street N. Talladega (256) 362-2174

Taylor Rental Center 206 Tinney St. S. Talladega (256) 362-2433 www.trctalladega.com/

Davis Carpet Service, LLC 59400 AL Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-5636

Camp Clinic Dr. Cary Camp 300 East St. N., Suite E. Talladega (256) 362-2003

Old Gray Barn/ Express Shipping 1910 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-2824

Colonial Motors 411 East St. N. Talladega (256) 362-2271 colonialmotors.biz

Michael’s Men’s Wear 127 W. Court Square Talladega (256) 362-2631

Speck’s Tire 3255 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 338-3722 Midway Memory Gardens & Cemetery 27950 AL Hwy 21 Talladega 256-362-8995 Coosa Cable Co. 1701 Cogswell Ave. Pell City (205) 884-4545 31-40 years 31-40 Years Dr. Khalid Khan 216 East Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-1590

Johnny’s Plumbing 117 Meleah Dr. Talladega (256) 362-2735 Talladega Funeral Home Hwy 77 Talladega (256) 362-0111 City Court I Apartments 409 S. Spring St. Talladega (256) 362-1780 KFC Hwy 231 N. Pell City (205) 338-3221 Allen Service Company 1711 1st Ave. S. Pell City (205) 338-2311 www.allenservicecompany.com

Swen Communications Inc. 214 1st St. W. Sylacauga (256) 245-3236 Strickland Accounting & Tax Services 34830 US Hwy 280 Childersburg (256) 378-7733 J.R. Air Cooled Engine 244 Battle St. W. Talladega (256) 761-1714 21- 30 years 21-30 Years Wal-Mart Super Center 41301 US Hwy 280 Sylacauga (256) 245-0356 U-Save Auto Rentals 130-B Talladega Hwy Sylacauga (256) 245-1700 A Gentiva Company Sherry Ingram, RN-Branch Director 1025 West Fort Williams Sylacauga (256) 249-4363

Columbus Finance 122 East Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-3600

Clark’s Insurance 106 South Court Square Talladega (256) 362-3548

Lakeside Hospice 4010 Masters Rd. Pell City (205) 884-1111

Elwood Staffing 115 North Court St. Ste. A Talladega (256) 362-1953

Waites Tire & Service Center 310 E. Battle St. Talladega (256) 362-6632

21st Century Signs 1219 Main Ave. N. Sylacauga (256) 245-9201

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Talladega City Hall is located on South Street. The city was incorporated in 1835.

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Horace Patterson represents District 1 on the City Council. He is currently the council president and the longest serving member of the council.

Council President Pro Tem is Donnie Miller, who represents Ward 3 and is currently serving his second term on the council.

The remainder of the city’s legislative body consists of Ward 2 representative Jarvis Elston, Ricky Simpson of Ward 4 and Joe Ballow of Ward 5. All of these are currently serving their first terms.

The city clerk is Elizabeth Cheeks.

The City Council generally meets the first and

third Mondays of each month, with an informal pre-council meeting starting at 5 p.m. and the formal meeting at 5:30. The council meets in the municipal courtroom at City Hall, which is located on South Street.

City offices can be reached at 256-362-8775, with different departments located at various extensions.

City departments include the clerk’s office, the Finance Department (Teri St. James, director), the Fire Department (Danny Warwick, chief ), the Municipal Court Office (Rick Nixon, magistrate), personnel (Cathy Fuller, director), Police Department (Alan Watson,

chief ), library (Vickie Harkins, director), purchasing (Terry Hanner, director), parks and recreation (Stacy Jones, director), water and sewer (Chuck Thomerson), public works (Karen Phillips, director), and community appearance (Mitch Bast, director).

Water and sewer services are provided by the city, and can be reached by phone at 256-362-6211. Alabama Power provides electricity for most homes and businesses inside the city limits, and can be reached toll-free at 800-245-2244. Alagasco is the natural gas provider in the area and can be reached at 256-362-4116.

Bell South is available at 800-557-6500.

Veolia Environmental Services provides waste disposal, including bulk waste and yard waste, and can be reached at 205-640-7000 in Lincoln. Veolia also provides recycling of cardboard, newsprint and plastic near the city shop on George Holdridge Lane, off South Street.

As for the city’s current and future direction, Patterson said, “We are definitely poised for greatness.

We have excellent people, and we have moved to an area of professional staff, including our city manager. We are fortunate to have caring, bright people willing to serve throughout the community. I really believe our best days are yet before us.”

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By 1838, Sylacauga was a settled community, and in 1940, Talladega County’s population had already grown to 7,663 whites and 4,924 blacks, according to “A History of Sylacauga” written by Philip Mizzell.

Originally incorporated in 1834, the city was again incorporated by the Alabama Legislature on Jan. 31, 1938. Between these years, the city became more established, welcomed its first doctor and saw the establishment of a United States post office in the city.

The years from 1840 and 1860 were spent acquiring land and constructing schools and churches. In 1886, the first train passed through Sylacauga, and in the 1890s, the famous Italian sculptor Guiseppi Moretti came to Alabama and purchased some of the

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city’s white marble, which had been discovered by Dr. Edward Gantt in 1820.

The late 1800s saw industrial growth, particularly with the founding of Avondale Mills by Governor Braxton Bragg Comer in 1897. Over the following years, Avondale expanded its operations and became an integral part of the com-

munity and continued to provide support until it closed its doors in 2006.

The closing of Avondale Mills, coupled with an economic downturn, did not benefit Sylacauga’s economy in the 2000s, but the city is now hoping to bolster its revenue and create new jobs through several business prospects the city

hopes to capitalize on in the coming year, Mayor Doug Murphree said.

The city is in early negotiations for a roughly 180,000 square foot retail shopping center along U.S. 280 and is considering development opportunities for city-owned land behind the former Avondale Mills.

“We don’t really have a timeline for development, but I’d like to see the property start generating income as soon as possible,” Murphree said.

“The sooner we get somebody using the property, the sooner we start getting more tax revenue.”

Other ongoing projects in the city include $2.9 million in Municipal Complex upgrades and various other city improvements, updating of the animal control ordinance, repairs to Legion Stadium, relocation of a downtown train switch and other prospects — all with the goal of creating a more prosperous city.

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New businesses opening in Pell City

By DAVID ATCHISON Home staff writer

Despite a slow economic recovery throughout the country, Pell City appears to be growing, with many new businesses opening.

Pell City was founded in 1890 and was incorporated in 1891. It was named after Jonathan H. Pell of Pell City Iron and Land Company.

In recent years, a Publix supermarket and Chick-filA restaurant opened.

The city also has the St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital, and the Veterans Administration home opened last year.

The renovation project of the old Food World was completed last year and has new businesses, including Goody’s and Burke’s.

The city recently completed an $18 million overhaul of its sewer system, which will satisfy a consent order issued by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

The city was under a consent order by ADEM to fix its sewer overflow problems or face penalties.

The city had until last year to complete all the work.

City matters are decided by the president of the council and four council members, who attend two work sessions and two council meetings each month at City Hall. The city has a mayor and a fulltime city manager, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the city.

The council meetings are generally at 10 a.m. the second Monday of each month, and at 6 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, with the work sessions scheduled at 5 p.m. the Thursday before each council meeting.

Joe Funderburg was elected mayor of Pell City in 2012.

He officially took office in November 2012.

City Manager Patrick Draper, who was the former fire chief, was appointed to the position of city manager last year. Draper is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city.

Former St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Bill Hereford served at mayor the four years prior to Funderburg becoming mayor. He followed fulltime mayors Adam Stocks, who took office in 2004, and Guin Robinson, who became the first full-time mayor of the city in 2000.

Current members of the elected council are Council President James McGowan and council members Dot Wood, Jay Jenkins, Terry Templin and Sharon

Thomas. The mayor does not have vote on city matters but provides recommendations to the council.

The city will officially change its form of government in November 2012 from a mayor/council to a council/president type government. The council president is elected by the council and will set the council agenda. The mayor will have no voting powers, and works on other city projects and initiatives and is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of the city.

Most of the city’s business is run from City Hall, built in 2002 where the old city hall stood. City Hall is located at 1905 First Ave. N. The phone number is 338-3330 or 338-2244.

City Hall is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Greg Turley is police chief. The Police Department telephone number at City Hall is 884-3333. The Police Department is in the basement of City Hall, and the entrance to the police station is at the back of City Hall.

Judge Van Davis, former St. Clair County district attorney, is Pell City municipal judge. He oversees municipal court the second, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

Greg Gossett oversees the Street Department and can be reached at 338-4890 or 884-8267.

Next to City Hall is the Pell City Public Library, 1923 First Ave. N. Danny Stewart is director of the library. The library has close to 14,000 members, who enjoy the 35,000 books housed at the facility. The library started offering e-books to members last year.

The Pell City Public Library offers Internet access, monthly story time for pre-school children, annual summer reading program, two book clubs, writer’s group, and the library also hosts many special events throughout the year. The telephone number to the Pell City Public Library is 884-1015. The library also has a website with a calendar of events at www.pc.lib.al.us.

The library is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayFriday. It is open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. The library is also open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

City officials continue to look for a new, bigger home for the library.

The city’s fire Chief is Mike Burdette.

Pell City has four fire stations scattered throughout the city. Fire Station

No. 1 is located on Cogswell Avenue. Its telephone number is 884-6006.

Fire Station No. 2 is located next to the Pell City Civic Center. Fire Station No. 2’s telephone number is 338-7329.

Fire Station No. 3 is located in the Mays Bend community and its telephone number is 3381009.

Fire Station No. 4 is in Eden, on U.S. 78, and its telephone number is 8140356.

Harold “Bubba� Edge Jr. is director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

He can be contacted at 338-9713.

The Parks and Recreation Department has a host of recreational facilities.

One of the Parks and Recreation Department’s main recreational attraction is its 65 acre park along Logan Martin Lake. The park has three pavilions, a swimming area, boat launch, kids playground, called Kids Kastle, and picnic areas equipped with tables and grills throughout the park. The park also features a paved 1.1 mile walking trail.

The civic center, next to Lakeside Park, has a large indoor gymnasium, weight room and indoor track. It is open from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturdays and on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. The telephone number to the civic center is 338-9713.

Between the civic center and Lakeside Park are fenced tennis courts ready for games of doubles and singles.

Behind the civic center is the large Sports Complex, which has five baseball fields, four softball fields, one soccer field, one football field and one multipurpose field.

There is a recreation community center and hall on 19th Street, near the heart of the historic Pell City district.

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The city also shares the Pell City Center with the School System. The Pell City Center is a multimillion dollar facility, which has a state-of-the-art theater and sports arena.

Pell City employs about 150 employees. Other department heads include city clerk/treasurer Penny Isbell, who oversees the city’s Administration Department and city finances, and Freddie Hazelwood, the city’s water quality superintendent/water department supervisor, who oversees the Dye Creek Wastewater Treatment facility and the city’s Water Department.

Larry Riggins is the city’s building inspector.

Judy Tipton is the city’s administrative assistant to the mayor and the human resource manager for the city, but is expected to retire July 31.

Advance Disposal is contracted by the city to pick up residential and business garbage and questions about garbage pickup is directed to City Hall at 338-3330.

The city has a general fund budget of almost $15 million and a utility budget of $3.8 million.

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According to information provided by County Administrator Wayne Hall, the overall condition of the county is sound.

The county doesn’t have to borrow money to cover normal operating costs, nor does it have any problems servicing the county’s debt.

The total debt for the county currently sits at near $28 million and includes bonds issued for the Sylacauga Courthouse building, B.B. Comer Library, Honda site development and other ongoing construction initiatives.

“During the past two years, the Talladega County Commission has refinanced certain debts at significantly reduced interest rates and will save in excess of $1.6 million in interest over the remaining life of these debts without extending extend the time required to retire the debts,” Hall said.

He said the commission has received favorable results from audits by the State Examiners of Public Accounts and there have been no audit findings revealed by the last three audits.

The county payroll totals $9 million and covers approximately 250 employees.

Hall mentioned the total FY 2013 budget for the county was set at $36 million and included more than 70 funds.

Talladega County provides funding for basic county functions such as law enforcement and jail, road department, the Probate Office and the Revenue Commission.

In addition, the commission assists funding the county’s volunteer fire departments, ARC centers in Talladega and Sylacauga, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Nutrition Centers, Animal Control Services, public libraries, the Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, and numerous other agencies within the county.

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During these days when the cost of gas, food, clothing and other living expenses are spiraling, it isn’t easy to find silver linings, but not so with Chambers of Commerce directors in our area. They all have a bright outlook on the wy things are happening all around.

TALLADEGA Jason Daves is director of the Greater Talladega Chamber of Commerce and he is a newcomer, filling the vacancy left by former chamber director Mack Ferguson.

Daves said he is excited about the new business coming to Talladega. “It’s the Civilian Marksmanship Program, or CMP,” he said.

“This is a national marksmanship competition, which will bring thousands to our city to attend the events.”

Daves said additional local jobs were created when Honda began making the Acura MBX at its Lincoln plant.

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PELL CITY Erica Grieve, director of the Pell City Chamber of Commerce, is a newcomer and has only been director of the chamber for a year.

“But I can tell you I am so excited about this city.

There is so much growth here, we can hardly keep up with it,” she said.

“We are really looking forward to several new businesses coming into the downtown area.”

Grieve said she is especially excited about the chamber’s program that offers free counseling to small businesses owners.

They also assist chamber members with free help in advertising and marketing.

The chamber also sponsors a “Fourth Friday” event. “Local stores are open from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m., with special sales, and there are also music and food vendors,” Grieve said.

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“Nominations are being accepted,” Grieve said.

“The nominations can be made at the chamber or on the chamber’s website.

Grieve said the one thing she is proudest of is the chamber‘s growth in membership. “We have gained 78 new members since the first of January,” she said.

ship to the society is open by applying at the chamAccording to Daves, the ber. chamber is working with “This is really a good businesses and other city year for the chamber,” areas in creating a cityBates said. “We have gotten wide calendar, with dates 13 new members on our marked for upcoming roll, and we’re seeing new events for the next year. growth throughout the city. “This gives everyone a view The number of requests for of all activities planned so brochures and other infor- they can plan their event in mation about Sylacauga the time span that fits their has really grown.” need the most.”

Bates said Leadership Daves said Leadership Sylacauga is going into its Talladega is growing, and SYLACAUGA 23rd year and still going near future plans are to Carol Bates, Sylacauga’s strong. They serve under have two or three chamber chamber director, said industrial expansions are really looking up around the Sylacauga area.

“Nemak, Heritage Plastics, and Fleetwood metals have all had expansions. The new IKO Plant in industrial Park will be finished and running by the end of the year,” she said.

Bates said the Sylacauga Marble Festival has been a great event, bringing many visitors to Sylacauga.

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The society is sponsored by the chamber and is made up mainly of older retired people who are native to OPEN TUESDAY-THURSDAY 10:30 A.M.- 9:00 P.M. the city.

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CHILDERSBURG Pete Storey, director of Childersburg’s Chamber of Commerce, says he sees the opportunity for new industry for that area soon.

“We have one of the largest industrial parks in the state of Alabama and 117 acres of that is ‘advantage sites,’” he said. This means the land is ready to move on immediately.

“One industry is expected to announce an expansion plan soon,” Storey said, “and Nippon Oil has just finished an expansion on their package line, which created five new jobs.”

Storey said Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union is constructing a building on U.S. 280 and it will be complete by the end of the year. He said Dollar General is also building a bigger store for the Childersburg area.

The old Mister J’s Restaurant site has been cleared and J&J Drugs in Childersburg has just announced the area will be the location of its new building.

“J & J Drugs is a landmark in Childersburg. It is one of the oldest businesses in town, and we’re so excited that owners Doug and Lashane Calvin are expanding the business,” Storey sad.

As far as chamber membership, Storey said they have added 13 new members since January.

“We are set to elect three new board members, and a board retreat is planned for this fall.”

Storey said the chamber is already involved in early plans for holiday festivities for this year, and the traditional “Holly Days,” will be observed again with the traditional holiday sales, parade and community Christmas tree lighting.

“This will all take place in October,” he said.

Plans for holiday celebrations are all a go for the city, and monthly after-hours gatherings are planned for chamber

members.

“Membership in the chamber has risen 13 percent since the first of the year,” Daves said. “There are a lot of good things going on and that speaks volumes for this area.”

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St. Clair 3rd fastest growing county in state

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St. Clair County remains the third fastest-growing county in Alabama.

“Our county has weathered the economic storm much better than most of the counties in Alabama,” Commission Chairman Stan Batemon said. “I attribute that success to the ability of the elected officials throughout the county working together to benefit the entire county as a whole, rather than concentrating on their own personal agendas.”

Batemon said cooperation within the county is

something the County Commission has actively promoted for many years.

“We have actively worked together for the benefit of all St. Clair County citizens, regardless of our boundaries,” he said. “We have promoted diverse development within the county. We continue to share each community’s resources to make us all stronger.”

Batemon said some examples of this include partnerships created between the county government and the city governments that resulted in beneficial growth such as major commercial shop-

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for our entire county,” he said. “We will continue the process as we work toward more commercial development in Argo, Margaret, Odenville and Ragland.”

Batemon said the cooperation of elected officials is vital to continuing success.

“I would like to thank all the elected officials for this spirit of cooperation and for their willingness to keep the team together,” he said. “We look forward to much more success and a bright future in St. Clair County.”

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Approaches in patient care and technology are not the only changes Citizens has anticipated. Taylor sees a trend in hospitals taking

increased responsibility for post-acute patient care and anticipates Citizens offering hospice services.

With an aging society and changes in Medicare payment structure, Taylor said he anticipates hospitals will “be responsible for the full continuum of care at some point in the future.” By adding hospice to Citizens services, Taylor said he believes the hospital will not only meet a community need but is a “strong strategic direction for the hospital.”

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Administrator Joel Taylor said that with these changes medical schools are now advising a new approach to patient care.

Medical schools are advising students to study performing outpatient services only or to become what he describes as a “hospitalist.”

With physicians on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the creation of the hospitalist will provide physicians with time for themselves while working with the hospitalist to provide patient care.

While physicians address outpatient services, the hospitalist will specialize in caring for hospitalized patients, Taylor said.

Marketing and Volunteer Services director Roxiann Ramsey said the move toward hospitalists will provide hospital patients better access to doctor care while releasing physicians to see more patients in outpatient clinics. The patient’s primary physician and hospitalist will communicate regularly to ensure quality care.

Citizens has added Dr. Milka Martinez as a hospitalist and a second hospitalist is expected to be added in the near future.

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St. Vincent’s St. Clair exceeding expectations The St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital in Pell City is bustling with business.

The $32 million hospital began seeing patients Dec. 10, 2011, and a flood of people have since sought medical care at the stateof-the-art facility.

Evan Ray, president of Rural Hospitals for St. Vincent’s Health System, said hospital officials look at five categories — people, service, quality, stewardship and growth.

“Across every category we’ve exceeded expectations,” Ray said. “We couldn’t be more pleased.

He said St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital had a strong financial year.

“The volume has increased at the hospital,” Ray said.

Officials said increased patient numbers show that people are taking advantage of the state-of-the-art facility instead of traveling elsewhere for medical treatment.

The increase in patient numbers has allowed the hospital to add new services.

Ray said St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital continues to offer medical services that have never before been offered in St. Clair County.

St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital opened a comprehensive wound care center, equipped with a hyperbaric medical chamber, in the St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital Professional Building adjacent to the main hospital building.

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tronic and Internet services, Citizens continues to provide skilled professionals to work with physicians.

Recognizing the importance of quick, accurate diagnosis, modern imaging and radiology technology, MRIs, digital mammography and many diagnostic tools are available to assist physicians in providing quality medical

ter with a two-bed sleep lab opened last summer in the Professional Building.

The new St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital has all private rooms with six intensive care beds and 34 medical/surgical beds, which includes two extended-stay suites for patients and their families.

Officials say the twostory, 79,000-square-foot facility is equipped with the most modern, state-ofthe-art medical equipment for quick diagnoses and treatment.

The hospital at 7063 Veterans Parkway has fewer inpatient rooms than the older hospital. The new hospital has 40 beds, about half the inpatient beds at the older hospital.

Officials say there is more of a shift to outpatient treatment versus inpatient care.

Ray said in the past year the hospital has seen 44,000 outpatient visits from the community and 2,200 inpatient visits.

“Last week for three or four days we were completely full, no beds available,” he said. “So I can see the need for expansion in the coming years.

He said the need for expansion could come in two to three years, instead of 10 to 15 years, because the community has embraced the new hospital with open arms.

Ray said the hospital is also attracting interest in the medical community, which helps with recruiting doctors, specialists, including full-time doctors in the field of orthopedics, coronary and pulmonary medicines and general sur-

geons.

He said not only is St. Vincent’s St. Clair attracting doctors in larger metropolitan areas, like Birmingham and Anniston, but the hospital is attracting interest from outside the state.

He said in June, St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital added a full-time general surgeon to the staff, which will greatly help meet the needs of the community.

The hospital site has plenty of room for expansion and the hospital was designed for future expansions.

Officials said the St. Vincent’s Health System has expansion plans already developed and ready for implementation if needed.

Ray said the groundwork has already been laid for a joint effort to move the hospital forward with Pell City, the St. Clair County Commission, the St. Clair County Healthcare Authority, the St. Clair County Economic Development Council, St. Vincent’s Health Systems and the community.

“The community support of the hospital has really been outstanding, exceeding everyone’s forecast,” Ray said. “Patient satisfaction is strong.”

He said the Robert L. Howard Veterans Home, which is directly across the street from the hospital, has a positive impact on the hospital.

Ray said St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital offers a variety of medical services to the veterans home as that community continues to grow to its capacity of 264 residents.

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Home care services are provided and include skilled nursing, and physical and occupational therapy.

With more than 40 full-time physicians, experienced diagnostic professions, and skilled nursing and support staff, the 122-bed hospital continues to embrace the values and standards of the Baptist Medical System, which strives to provide beneficial program and

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Officials say the number of patients treated has increased since moving from the old St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital and into the new hospital.

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Based on community response, as well as nationwide health care changes, Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga is planning to address major needs of the area in the coming years as it continues to improve and expand existing services.

The hospital recently completed a required Community Health Needs Assessment, gathering more than 20 stakeholders to determine the most pertinent health needs of the community. The outcome of that assessment will be an increased focus on wellness, teen pregnancy prevention and mental health and substance abuse over the next three years.

CVMC is already implementing wellness changes, which was the biggest concern of stakeholders. It recently reacquired and renovated its on-campus fitness center, has expanded healthy offerings in Hickory Street Café and plans to start nutrition classes this fall.

“We want people to think of us when they’re sick, but we also want to be thought of as a place to keep you well,” Chief Human Resources Officer Christy Knowles said.

In line with that goal is the continuation of CVMC’s men’s and women’s health initiatives, which are quickly becoming favorite annual events in the community thanks to the interesting speakers.

This year’s women’s health event featured Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller, and a second annual men’s health event set for Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. will feature former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings and former Auburn coach Pat Dye, as well as host Rick Karle from Fox 6 Sports.

CVMC hopes to emphasize the importance of annual health screenings by combining them with great speakers at its health events, Chief Business Development Officer Vanessa Green said.

“The whole focus is how well can we keep our community,” she said. “For several years, we focused on women’s health and how to encourage their annual checkups, and we wanted to bring that to men because data shows us men are more likely to ignore symptoms and put off important checkups.”

Addressing teen pregnancy will be an education-based effort to inform the community, specifically teenagers, about its effects and related consequences.

The hospital plans to capitalize on opportunities to work with city and county schools on this and other initiatives. The hospital’s third identified priority on mental health and substance abuse is in the planning stages.

“We have been very successful in implementing a senior behavioral unit, but we have not had targeted offerings for mental health and substance abuse,” Chief Executive Officer Glenn Sisk said. “We hope to have the opportunity to work with area agencies to have a favorable impact on this, and we look forward to taking advantage of their expertise as we go forward.”

In other areas, the hospital, which will treat roughly 65,000 patients this year, is eyeing expansion. The full-time staff of about 40 physicians now includes four new doctors: general surgeon Dr. Scott Cassidy; urologist Dr. Tarek Pacha; radiation/oncology specialist Dr. Georges Hobeika; and internal and vascular medicine Dr. Basel Refai.

“We’ve worked very hard dating back to 2007 when we moved into the West Wing addition to recruit and retain key physicians, and fortunately we’ve been able to do that very successfully,” Sisk said. “We not only want to bring a volume of physicians, but we want to ensure that clini-

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As a result of additional physicians, surgeries performed at CVMC have increased by about 20 percent in recent months, prompting administration to consider expanding surgical services facilities. New surgical technology has already been added, including a Cysto table that shaves an average of 20 minutes off of urological procedures as well as new laparoscopic equipment.

“We have determined there are some efficiencies to be gained with expansion of our surgical services,” Sisk said. “We are not committed to it at this point, but we are working with

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As the hospital’s 640 team members aim for continued improvement, Sisk said unknown changes created by the Affordable Care Act are looming. One thing he does foresee is an increase in access to primary care physicians to eliminate the number of patients who use emergency services in place of primary care.

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If it is a story from years gone by that you want to hear, look no further than the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home in Pell City.

At full capacity, 254 veterans can call the 240,000 square foot facility home.

The Veterans Home is organized into five neighborhoods — Freedom Court, American Harbor, Liberty Lane, Patriot Place and Victory Way. Two of the veterans who live there are Mary Harrell and Lorenza Burke.

Mary Harrell Harrell, originally from Tupelo, Miss, was in the Navy Nurse Corp. during the Korean War. She was on active duty for two years during 1953-54. She was in the reserves for a lot longer.

She served most of her time on active duty at Bethesda. One thing she has enjoyed doing through her years is travel.

“I always enjoyed going places to work,” Harrell said. “That helped me see different places throughout the United States. It was fun. I’d work for a while, see all the sights, and then ask for a transfer.”

She started out in Jackson, Miss. And then started working for a VA hospital in Tuscaloosa.

“I was paid $20 per month and I thought I was rich, Harrell said. “I then worked in Memphis,

Houston and New Orleans,” Harrell and a friend then had plans on going to Alaska.

“She had a car but didn’t drive, so I drove,” Harrell said. “Away we went with all our belongings. We made it to her sister’s home in Iowa.

It was in October, and I thought I was going to freeze to death. We stayed in Iowa for a while.”

From there they went to Chicago and started working for a VA hospital.

Harrell stayed for three years, decided it was too cold for her, and moved back to Tupelo.

That’s when she decided to join the Navy at the age of 28. That’s when she went to Bethesda National Naval Medical Center.

“If I could have gone on a ship to sea, I would have in a moment,” Harrell said.

“But I was so grateful for the experience.”

Today, Harrell is 88 years old, and is grateful to be living at the new veteran’s home in Pell City for the past two months.

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years before he passed, and they had no children.

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This is a tremendous place.

Everyone here is super nice.

They go overboard to be nice and helpful. This place is so clean.

Lorenza Burke Burke is 72 years old, and was the third veteran to move into the veteran’s home about eight months ago.

Originally from Tuscumbia, Burke joined the U.S. Army in 1958 at the age of 17 during the Cold War, and stayed until 1961. That is where he learned how to be a heavy equipment mechanic.

He was stationed in Bamberg, Germany for about 90 days, and part of the 7th Cavalry, 2nd Reconnaissance Squad.

She lived on Smith Lake 25 years before moving to an assisted/independent living home in Birmingham, where she lived for five years.

“I was so impressed with this facility the first time I saw it,” Harrell said. “I decided to go ahead and make the move while I can still handle it and make my own decisions. I have no “We were considered to family to do that for me.”

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report back to our main element,” Burke said. “Not many people knew where we were. It was dangerous.”

Burke said he likes living at the veteran’s home very much.

“They take care of me as far as my medicines go,” Burke said. “There is never a dull moment, and it is so enjoyable. The people are very courteous, and the service is great. People bend over backwards to help you.

There is good food and good entertainment.”

Burke is married to Oppia Burke, and they have one daughter Crystal Lovelady, and two sons, Lorenza Jr., and Marcus Anthony. He has three grandchildren — Lorenza III, Josh and Brent.

Burke said it made him very proud to have served his country. Basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He then went to Fort Knox and Fort Benning before heading out to Germany.

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Recently reaccredited and with a new superintendent, the Sylacauga School System is heading into the school year with a fresh vision for the future.

Superintendent Todd Freeman, who took over the position July 1, said his goals for the year include forming a strategic plan, progressing with capital construction projects and implementing the state’s College and Career Readiness standards.

“The thing we most want to do is build on our ‘College, Career, Community’ mission the school district has in place,” Freeman said, “and the accreditation work done this past year was a good building block for the schools to say where we want to go and the next steps for the district.”

The four-school district was reaccredited by AdvancED this spring, and as part of the process, was given several suggestions for improvement that must be completed to retain accreditation — one being a strategic plan.

“I’m excited about that because it will be a good opportunity for our community to envision a fiveyear plan for Sylacauga city schools,” Freeman said.

“Many school districts have done strategic planning and continue to do it.

It is a good model for a lot of stakeholder involvement and input into where we want to take the schools.

You look at strategic planning typically in a threeto five-year plan that you know is malleable and can be adjusted as the years go, so I’m excited to see that.

We haven’t even begun the process, but that’s going to

be coming this year and that’s one of our big picture goals.”

Other AdvancED recommendations the system will follow through on include enhancing its teacher mentoring and student advocacy programs and forming a comprehensive, districtwide assessment system for grades K-12.

From the state level, schools this year are tasked with implementing College and Career Readiness Standards that “raise the bar for academic achievement in Alabama,” Freeman said. There are now higher standards for math, language arts and literacy that students must meet as schools also move away from the Alabama High School Graduation Exam and into the ACT college-preparatory exam system beginning this year.

“The wisdom that State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice and the state board have had is a great guidepost for all the school districts in the state that we need to look beyond the graduation exam, which really was a minimum competency standard,” Freeman said. “This is all about looking beyond high school and into the future and how prepared students are when they go to college and into careers.”

Freeman said it is his role to ensure teachers are equipped with the “resources they need to implement the standards and provide opportunities for our students to master those standards.” The Three-C mantra the system has already adopted is a great mission that comprehensively says what they want their roughly 2,300 students to be able to do by graduation, Freeman said.

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changes are the ongoing capital construction projects. Phase I of Sylacauga High School renovations is practically complete and Phase II, which involves the administration and counseling offices at the front of the school, begins soon.

Freeman said construction, though it requires much effort and time, is always a positive thing.

“When you’re doing facility upgrades in schools, you’re doing things that are going to enhance the learning environment because what you do is create safer conditions, more energy efficient conditions,” he said. “You could cite many studies on the importance of facilities and its relation to how students perform, and there’s a lot of community pride when you’re doing these things, so construction is exciting.”

Two more phases at SHS are in the works, as well as a new central office. Though funding for a central office

is currently under consideration, Freeman said the project is still in the plans and is important.

“We want to make sure our schools are in great shape for our students, and at the same time, we want our district office, which is the support hub of the schools, to be representative of the excellence in facilities we want for our schools,” he said.

Most recently principal at Auburn High School with 20 years in Auburn city schools, Freeman said he is as prepared as possible for his job as leader of Sylacauga schools.

“I was very fortunate to work for and alongside people that were experts in their areas,” he said. “I worked under two superintendents whose leadership styles were very much about relying on and depending on those around you and leading with a vision and putting people in place to do the things you want

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School System keeps growing School board has “Sales tax was up a little over 1 percent,” Nance said. “We are where I anticipated. We are up a little on local funds as well.”

Seals said they are starting to develop the St. Clair County School System Five-Year Strategic Plan.

“We worked in our communities last year in small groups, and we will be expanding our meetings with each community this coming year to get more input to share what we can do better,” Seals said.

She said they are taking baby steps as they move up to the next level.

The Board of Education is made up of a sevenmember board.

Board president is Scott Suttle, and he represents the Moody district.

Board vice president is Marie Manning. She is in her third year as a board member and serves the Ragland district. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the BOE table as she served as superintendent from 1998 to 2002.

Randy Thompson serves the Ashville district.

He is in his fourth year of his second term.

Terry Green is an atlarge member of the board and has served longer than any other member. He is in his third term and has served since 1998.

Angie Cobb is the other at-large member.

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The Talladega City Board of Education is a five member body that employs a superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operations of the system.

The city system consists of four elementary schools, a junior high school and a high school.

District 1 is represented by Shirley SimmonsSims, while District 2 is represented by first-time board member Juanita Curry McClellan. District 3 is represented Bonnie Miller, who is also currently the longest serving board member.

District 4 is represented by first term board member Elizabeth Smith, and District 5 is represented

by James Braswell.

Simmons-Sims is currently the board chairwoman.

Doug Campbell is the superintendent. The central board office can be reached at 256-315-5600.

The board voted to close Northside/Hal Henderson Elementary School and merge it with Evelyn Houston Elementary School. There are long-term plans to merge all four elementary schools, although for the time being the funding is not available.

Houston is located on Ashland Highway. The principal is Alicia Laros, and the phone number is 256-315-5800.

Graham Elementary School is located on Cedar Street, with Melissa Dyer as principal. The phone number is 256-315-5777.

C.L. Salter Elementary School is on Brecon Access Road, and Jenni Griffin is principal. The number is 256-315-5822.

R.L. Young is located on West Parkway in Bemiston. Pattie Thomas is the principal, and can be reached at 256-3155888.

Zora Ellis Junior High School on Elma Street is run by recentlyappointed principal Shari Dye, who replaced the retiring Scott Bailey. The phone number is 256-315-5770.

Talladega High School is on McMillian Street.

Principal Darren Anglin is recently returned as principal after active military service. The phone number at the high school is 256-315-5656.

The career technical certification program is housed in Talladega High School, under the direction of Trisha Turner. The number there is 256-3155688.

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Textbooks are a resource and students, grades 612, will have access to this resource during class. K-5 students will use the same material they have been using.”

Seals said they are on board with the state superintendent of education Tommy Bice in getting students career ready.

“We are going to focus more on career readiness, and catching our students at an early age,” Seals said.

“After the sixth grade, our counselors are going to be more focused on our students as far as their career paths.”

Seals said they are also adding more courses to Eden Career Tech Center in Ashville, and looking at expanding the ROTC programs. There are two ROTC programs currently in the St. Clair School System — one at St. Clair County High School and the other at Eden Career Tech Center.

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That is evident as the number of students attending the 17 county schools closes in on 9,000.

“The largest growth continues to be in the western part of the county, the Margaret/Argo area and Springville area,” Superintendent Jenny Seals said.

“Our vision for St. Clair County School System is to be a premier School System in Alabama and all students graduate on time and be career and/or college ready.” Seals said.

The mission of the St. Clair County Board of Education is to ensure that high expectations are maintained for all students by providing quality instruction and involving parents so that all students become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners.

There are several instructional and academic additions this upcoming year.

This year, teachers will implement the English Language Arts Career and College Readiness Standards.

“The implementation and transition to the new English Language Arts Career and College Readiness Standards should be a fairly smooth process, because Alabama¹s current curriculum has similarities to the Common Core Standards,” Seals said.

“However, the new English Language Arts Common Core requires more rigor, focuses on reading comprehension, and includes a heavier emphasis on writing, grammar, informational text, thinking skills, and literacy across the curriculum.”

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“These standards will prepare our students for career and college success in the rapidly changing world of work,” said Jan Bailey, School Improvement coordinator. “Last school year and this summer we have had quality professional development for all core subjects in all grade spans.

Our teachers have been very busy and we are so proud of them for their eagerness to learn and participate as well as work across the county in vertical teams.

St. Clair County teacher leaders are presenting the trainings and it has really been a team approach.

“Our Alabama Reading Initiative Reading Coaches in our elementary schools are training and merging into instructional partners,” Bailey said. “The Instructional Partners will continue to work majority of time in grades K-5, and moving into the middle grades and high schools this year.”

Phase 1 of the St. Clair County School System C-5 Initiative was implemented last year in Moody Middle and Springville High schools. The 5 C¹s stand for Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Curation of information.

“Mrs. Seals and a team really worked hard on finding the funds to put technology in Springville High School and Moody Middle School last year,” Bailey said. “They put Mac books, MacAirs and IPads in those two schools.”

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Bailey submitted five Pre-Kindergarten Office of School Readiness grants this summer and received one additional Pre-K classroom at Odenville Elementary School.

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Pell City School System in building mode

By DAVID ATCHISON Home staff writer

The Pell City School System was established in 1991after breaking away from the St. Clair County Board of Education.

Since its creation, the system continues to grow, although there was a small dip in student enrollment this past year.

The School System currently has four elementary schools, an intermediate school, separate seventhand eighth-grade schools, and a high school.

The four elementary schools, which house students in K-4- are scattered throughout the city. Walter M. Kennedy Elementary School is the largest of the four elementary schools.

The other neighborhood elementary schools are Eden Elementary School, Coosa Valley Elementary School and Iola Roberts Elementary School, which was named after beloved

teacher and principal Iola Roberts.

In a big organizational change to accommodate the growing population of students, a new fifth- and sixth-grade school, Elouise and Harold Williams Intermediate School, was built on Hardwick Road.

Under the reorganization plan, Duran South now houses seventh-grade students, and Duran North, next to Pell City High School, houses all eighthgrade students.

The Pell City High School houses ninth-12thgrade students and houses a new ninth-grade wing. The wing added 12 new classrooms to the high school and provides a large, open area for wrestling practice and other functions.

The most recent change in the Pell City Board of Education is at the top.

Dr. Bobby Hathcock, who became superintendent of schools in 2002, retired in June, and

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Barber took over as superintendent.

Barber is the first superintendent for the School System who actually graduated from Pell City High School.

The School System continues in the building mode in an effort to keep up with the strong growth in the Pell City area.

The new classrooms/ storm shelters are under construction at Williams Intermediate School.

And in recent years, the School System completed the ninth-grade addition at the high school, construction of the new intermediate school, and several building projects at the high school, including a new front entrance. In recent years, the historic Iola Roberts Elementary School was renovated and classrooms were added, as well as a gymnasium.

Barber reports to a fivemember school board. The

board must approve or disapprove recommendations made by the newly appointed superintendent at its regularly scheduled board meetings.

Members of the Pell City school board include Chairman Tammie Williams, who serves as the District 4 representative, District One member Joe Sawyer, District 2 board member Cecil Fomby, District 3 board member Laurie Henderson and District 5 board member Jeff Jones.

The board generally holds its board meetings the third Tuesday of each month, but that can change from month to month because of pressing school issues.

In recent years the School System and city joined together to build a multimillion dollar facility next to Pell City High School, the Pell City Center. The building venture was a joint effort of

the community, school system, and city, county and state governments.

The Pell City Center has a 2,200 seat sports arena and a 400 seat stateof-the-art theater for plays, entertainment and musical performances, including professional performances.

The new Pell City Center allows the School System to hold indoor high school assemblies with all its students.

A new ROTC facility was also built to help house the ROTC program. More than 200 students participate in this program.

Construction of two storm shelters, one at Walter M. Kennedy Elementary and another at the high school, were built with federal funds secured by the School System. The storm shelters were added onto the schools’ lunchrooms, providing not only a safe place for students during storms, but more cafeteria space at those growing

schools.

The Board of Education office is located in the CenturyTel building on U.S. 231 and Bruce Etheredge Parkway.

School officials emphasize that the School System tries to provide more opportunities for students by offering more advanced programs through distance learning, more extracurricular activities, and more vocational education courses with highly qualified teachers.

This year, high school seniors were offered $5 million in college scholarships and about 82 percent of the graduating seniors are either going to college, technical schools or the military. Eighteen percent of the students will go directly into the workforce.

The Pell City School System currently has about 4,029 students and operates on an annual budget of $27 million.

Talladega County BOE strives for ‘common language of instruction’ Home staff writer

The Talladega County School System and its 950 employees serve its community of 7,700 students attending 18 schools spread across the county.

According to Talladega County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Lacey, each school accomplishes its goals by establishing a foundation built by datadriven instruction, strategic teaching, planning and

pacing while simultaneously erecting the five pillars of exceptional instruction — 21st century skills, response to instruction, formative assessment, active engagement and project-based learning, “We will continue our efforts in all of these areas,” Lacey said. “What we would like to establish in Talladega County schools is a common language for instruction. I believe this starts in the early grades and continues all the way to grade 12.

“What we do at the

elementary level prepares our students for the middle school level and of course, the high school level,” Lacey said. “We’re all working off the same framework. Our whole mission is to empower our students to really own their learning.”

Under Lacey’s direction, schools within the system have received recognition via various state and national awards.

Fayetteville High School, Munford Middle School and Munford High School earned the

National Green Ribbon Schools Award for taking environmentally conscious approaches to education while reducing the school’s carbon footprint on the environment. The schools followed in the footsteps of Munford Elementary School and Winterboro High School, two schools that won a National Green Ribbon in 2012.

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Lincoln High and Talladega County Central High were named 2013 Best High Schools Bronze Medal winners, an award given by U.S. News & World Report every year in April based on state exam performance by each school’s students.

Lincoln Elementary took home honors in the U.S. Healthier School Challenge, a program geared toward promoting fitness and healthy eating.

The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools named Childersburg High and Munford High as CLAS Banner Schools in 2012 for their outstanding educational programs to serve as models for other schools.

Another initiative spearheaded by Lacey and members of the central office staff, the “one-on-one, student-to-computer ratio,” continues to grow as Lacey prepares to unveil schools in compliance during the upcoming school year.

Lacey confirmed Comer Elementary and Comer Memorial High will be ready by August.

“That is our first ‘oneto-one’ initiative where students will actually be able to take their devices home,” Lacey said.

In January, Fayetteville High School, Munford High School and Lincoln High School join the ranks of “one-to-one” schools in the county.

“Our emphasis with the technology is to support teaching and learning — it’s not to replace instruction,” Lacey said. “The technology supports projectbased learning through the research aspect of what it required. Technology is the vehicle to enhance what we are doing as far as instruction is concerned.”

Huntingdon offers 4-year degrees to area students

By WILL HEATH Home staff writer

As part of a partnership with Jefferson State Community College, Huntingdon College is offering local students an opportunity to earn a fouryear degree in Pell City.

According to Assistant Site Coordinator Jane Blackburn, Huntingdon’s Adult Degree Completion Program — ADCP — has existed since 2009.

“It started with a Business Management Degree,” Blackburn said. “We now have a Health Management Concentration, also.”

The program does not require its participants obtain an associates degree — anyone enrolling needs “30 transferable hours” and a 2.0 grade point average.

Students attend three fiveweek sessions per semester, with classes meeting at night, one day per week.

“It helps working professionals,” Blackburn said.

“A lot of businesses are saying to their employees that they need to get their bachelors degree if they want to progress in the company. Also, people who want to get back into the working world may find it hard to get a job without a degree.”

Huntingdon offers the program at 11 different locations across the state, including all Jefferson State locations. Blackburn said additional locations are eventually coming.

“It allows you to stay in your hometown,” she said. “Core classes you can take at Jefferson State, and everything else is available on campus.”

Huntingdon, a liberal arts college with a United Methodist congregation and a main campus in Montgomery, does not compete with Jefferson

Pictured are the students who graduated from Huntingdon’s Adult Degree Completion Program in 2013. The program is available at Jefferson State Community College’s Pell City campus.

State through its bachelors program.

“We don’t offer the same classes that Jefferson State offers,” Blackburn said.

“Ideally we’d like to get students when they have finished at Jefferson State.”

Blackburn said the instructors for each class are “professionals.”

“We have people with doctorates teaching classes,” she said. “The instructors are accessible, and they come from Montgomery, as well as from Auburn, Alabama and UAB.” And the success of the program means it can only

Jeff State makes collegiate education accessible to all

By MAR LEDBETTER Home staff writer

The Pell City campus is one of four sites where Jefferson State Community College offers students an opportunity to continue

their educations locally. tuition, see an advisor and The college is an successfully meet their instructioanl site created educational goals locally. specifically to serve the As a part of the Jefferson educational needs of stu- State Community College dents in St. Clair County system, the Pell City camand surrounding commu- pus shares the college’s nities. Students are able to register for classes, pay See Jeff State, Page 5D

grow in the future, she said.

“In 2015, we want to start offering a Master’s degree.”

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commitment to provide a comprehensive, public, two-year, community college. Jefferson State includes in its mission making “collegiate education accessible to all who seek it and in a manner consistent with the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Alabama Community College System.”

The college seeks to provide a general education, enabling its students “to understand his or her culture and environment; the development of skills in analysis, communication, quantification, and synthesis necessary for further growth as a lifelong learner and a productive member of society.”

Students at the Pell City campus are offered courses in business, art and music appreciation, biology and chemistry, computer and word processing, English, social sciences, mathematics, humanities, and speech. Students also are offered courses related to manufacturing and technology.

The college serves as a vital community resource in St. Clair County and features college classrooms, computer labs, a bookstore, a full service library, a GED testing center, the St. Clair County Economic Development Council, and all the facilities required to meet the educational needs of the surrounding area.

Dr. Nicholas Kin is a biology instructor at the Pell City campus and serves as faculty chairman.

He is responsible for all day-to-day operations.

Kin said the Pell City campus supports all associate in applied science degrees and all associate in science degrees through offering the majority of core course requirements including English, math, history, biology, business, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences.

Kin also said students can complete the Nursing (AAS) and Manufacturing and Technology (AAS) degrees and the college offers a variety of Community and Corporate education classes.

Qualified high school students interested in dual enrollment programs can earn credits for a high school diploma and/or a postsecondary degree and certificate programs and other learning opportunities, enabling students to acquire specific training preparing them for employment or advancement in jobs requiring skilled employees are offered.

Kin said fall enrollment is expected to be around 750 students and Pell City campus has averaged a 10 percent per year growth rate over the past 5 years; and the site is supported by 10 full-time faculty members.

Current tuition rates are $142 per credit hour and for the student’s convenience payment can be made on the web or at any JSCC location. For more information, contact the Cashier’s Office at the Jefferson Campus at 205-856-7779 or at the Shelby-Hoover campus at 205-983-5926.

The Pell City campus is located at 500 College Circle. Students traveling on I-20 should exit at Exit 158, travel north on U.S. 231 to the first red light, then turn left onto Hazelwood Drive and travel approximately 1/2 mile. Turn left at the Jefferson State Sign.

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Talladega College has come a long way from its humble beginnings

By MARK LEDBETTER

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Meeting at a new freedmen convention in Mobile in 1865, former slaves William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, both from Talladega, agreed with the convention commitment to provide a school for children of former slaves.

With the assistance of General Wager Swayne of the Freedmen’s Bureau, a one-room schoolhouse was constructed and upon opening immediately was overflowing with pupils, making it necessary to find

larger facilities.

Swayne persuaded the American Missionary Association to sell the Baptist Academy and 20 acres of land for $23,000 and the building was named Swayne School and opened in 1867 with 140 pupils. The building became the home of the state’s first private, liberal arts college dedicated to servicing the education needs of blacks.

Issued a charter in 1869 by the Talladega County judge of probate, the school later received tax-exemption status from the Alabama Legislature in

1889.

From its humble beginnings, Talladega College has been recognized as a leader in offering undergraduate programs in science and mathematics.

Through the years, Talladega College has been nationally recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, based on the number and percentage of baccalaureate alumni who earned doctorate degrees in each of the basic sciences and mathematics and has been awarded National Science Foundation Fellowships in the sciences

and mathematics.

The liberal arts program at Talladega serves as a strong foundation for the development of the whole person and well-rounded leaders. All 17 majors are grounded in the liberal arts.

Talladega College is a private four-year, co-educational liberal arts college offering degrees in 17 disciples. With 35 full-time faculty members students enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.

Talladega College is a member of the States Collegiate Athletics Association, the

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and the Association of Independent Institutions. Talladega College offers seven intercollegiate sports teams: for women, basketball, softball and volleyball; for men, baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer.

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array of intramural sports for student participation.

Coordinated by the Office of Student Activities organized individual and team sports include traditional flag football, softball, volleyball and basketball.

Many of these activities can be offered at no cost to the students, and teams can be formed from among those who are interested.

In addition to the organized program of activities, facilities are available to students for recreational use and announcements concerning the programs are posted periodically throughout the campus.

To further assist students with their academics, adjusting to college environment, and exploring career opportunities, Talladega College’s Office of Counseling Services assists with academic, personal, social and career development.

Located in the historic district of Talladega, Talladega College provides a quiet place away from the distractions and fast pace of urban living.

Several historic landmarks can be found on campus including Swayne Hall (1852), the original school house has been used for classrooms; the President’s House (1881); DeForest Chapel (1903), which houses the famous 17 stained-glass windows

by David C. Driskell; and Savery Library (1939), home of the Amistad Murals by famed artist Hale Woodruff.

The college has an aggressive tradition of bringing the world to Talladega, including workshops, forums and lectures, and a variety of outstanding artists, scientists, and political, business, and civic leaders.

Neighboring cities also offer many cultural and entertainment outlets, as well as shopping, restaurants, and theaters.

On campus housing is provided by eight residence halls, three for women and five for men.

Tuition and fees are $11,492 with room and board is $6,504 annually.

Prospective students and parents can visit the college’s website and find information and resources including enrollment applications, financial aid applications, a virtual bookstore and other features.

CACC 1 of state’s first Private schools offer alternative community colleges

By WILL HEATH

By MARK LEDBETTER

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Consolidating Alexander City State Junior College and Nunnelley State Technical College, Central Alabama Community College was formed in 1989. In 1996, the Coosa Valley School of Nursing moved its three-part program to the Childersburg campus.

As one of Alabama’s five original community colleges, today CACC serves local communities at three locations — the Alexander City Campus, Childersburg Campus and the Talladega Center.

As a publicly supported institution in the Alabama Community College System, CACC is under the direction and control of the Alabama State Board of Education. Striving to meet the needs of students at an affordable price in an easily accessible setting, CACC can meet the general academic, career, technical, senior college transfer, adult education, skills training, and training for industry/business needs of its communities.

CACC awards associate degrees in science, applied science and occupational technology, certificates, and short-term certificates.

For students who plan to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a course of study in the liberal arts, sciences or a specialized professional field, CACC offers the associate in science degree.

Students seeking employment will find specific program studies, and the associate in occupational technology degree program is designed for students seeking a combination of technically oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to become multi-skilled technicians.

Certificate programs are designed for students planning to seek employment based on the competencies and skills attained through a specific program of study.

CACC’s three locations make classes accessible and accommodating to fit the busiest of schedules, and includes day, evening,

hybrid and on-line courses.

The unparalleled access to state-of-the-art technology, highly qualified faculty and the personal attention afforded by CACC’s intimate class sizes provides students with opportunities of academic excellence.

High school students can get a jump start on their college careers by enrolling in CACC’s dual-enrollment program, which allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to earn college credits while still enrolled in high school.

CACC also offers a vast array of clubs and organizations, and performing arts to provide students with solid educational experiences, providing the skills to enhance the students’ talents and allow them to achieve any dream they desire.

CACC also provides a stellar sports program that has produced two National Championships.

The Trojans’ men’s golf team won for the sixth time the Division 1 National Championship, with Coach Jennings named the National Coach of the Year and golfer John Michael O’Toole named the Alabama Sportswriter’s Association JUCO Athlete of the Year.

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David Weir says the enrollment of Victory Christian School makes it one that represents an entire community.

“This is a pretty good statistic: Our school represents 60 churches,” Weir said. “That’s staggering. I walked into one of our high school classes — out of 20 students, there were like 13 different churches in one class.

“That is much a definition of a community school as you can get.”

It is a common thread that runs through the local privately run schools in both Talladega and St. Clair counties: their enrollment comes from all over.

In the case of Victory — located just off Interstate 20 and U.S. 78 in Pell City — the more than 400 students who comprise the K12 enrollment come from as far away as Talladega and Anniston. The community comes together searching for what Weir calls “a Christian environment.”

“I just think it’s Christian families looking for a Christian environment,” he said. “That’s what everybody has in common. All our families are teaching their children the word of God; they love their churches, and they want their children to be in a godly environment.”

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Development director for Hope Academy — a school that began as part of the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Talladega — said more than half their students now come from the community.

“I think the personalized education is the big draw,” Conway said. “We try to offer as much as possible; we don’t have band, but we do have a prom. We have basketball; we don’t have football. We probably have more field trips, and we’re able to do a lot of hands-on learning experience things, partly because of our smaller numbers.”

In one instance, Conway said, the students were able to take SCUBA diving as an elective course at the school.

“We had a SCUBA instructor,” she said. “We had some underwriting for that, but we do have a very nice swimming pool. We are able to get a teacher for a specific thing. I think that’s something a private school can do a little easier than a public school.”

Larry Jones, headmaster and administrator at Sylacauga’s Knollwood Christian, said many parents are drawn to the school because of their ability to be involved.

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Coach Fletcher was named National Coach of the Year, Darius Reese was named MVP of the College World Series, and BJ Martin was named Region XXII Player of the Year and First Team AllAmerican.

CACC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate in science degree, associate in applied science degree, associate in occupational technology degree, and certificates.

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summer reading program is offered for children.

“The library also has an art display featuring local artists. The exhibit is changed once a month.”

Carpenter says a summer highlight is the weekly adult reading program. We spend an hour reading, doing various crafts and enjoying snacks.”

“The e-book surely makes taking books along on trips or vacations a easier. But I can’t believe they will ever replace a book,” she said.

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Library in Childersburg, says the library offers ebooks at the library or on-line at www.childersburg.org/library with your library card. “I personally feel the e-book, as well as the Internet has affected our check-out of books,” she said, “but our library offers so much more.”

“There are computers for use by members and they are free. We offer fax machine service and also make copies of important papers for those who need that service. A successful

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parents than kids there.”

As a K-8 school, Knollwood maintains relationships with its local public and private schools, to be sure its curriculum prepares students for whatever comes next.

“We continually, each year, we’re always working with (Sylacauga) high school,” he said. “Two of our former teachers are now teaching at the high school. Most of our teachers here are retired from the public school system.

So we’ve got a lot of experience here.

“That’s where we get the feedback; we hear quite often that our students get to be class tutors. A lot of

times we may have teachers in the public system that send their children here, so they’re confident their kids will be quite ready, also.”

Bible Methodist Christian School is located at 1355 Chula Vista Drive in Pell City. It offers grades K-12 and its principal is Jenny Crotts. Enrollment is at 88 students.

Each school begins its school year on Monday, Aug. 19, except for Victory Christian, which will begin Aug. 12. For more information on these and other private schools in the area, visit privateschoolreview. com.

affected us and I don’t believe the e-book is as popular in our area as it is in other places,” she said Beginning in September, the library will sponsor a Children’s Reading Program for ages 3-6. “The program will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursdays and will continue through April,” Harkins said. “We’re looking forward to getting our Brown Bag series started again in early fall. This is a series of lectures, with special guest speakers,” she said.

Harkins says the library staff is in the process of setting up a series of technology classes and they will be available right away.

“We are fortunate to have our Friends of the Library. They meet monthly and support the library with fundraisers and volunteer work,” Harkins said.

She says one of the most popular places in the library is the Genealogy Room. “The collection of

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If you think the electronic book and Internet have changed the role of libraries, think again. Dr. Shirley Spears, director of Sylacauga’s B.B. Comer Memorial Library, has the answer. She says yes and no!

“Yes, the library is more important than ever and, no, library use has not decreased. It has changed to meet the needs of a complex society — and it has increased,” she said.

Spears said a recent study shows the downturn in the economy sent library use to new highs.

Spears said at Comer Library, many people want help with accessing the services they need, including resumes, finding jobs, taking courses online, filing for benefits, using e-mail, filing taxes, getting business license and finding homework assistance.

Spears says parents are some of Comer Library’s biggest fans. She says one recent inquiry into public libraries found that 94 percent of parents said libraries are critical to their children, providing a safe place to find information and resources and instilling a love of reading.

“The service at Comer Library is a changing, growing entity that brings life into our community.

During the 30 years that I have directed the library, the needs and desires of the users have dictated what we offer ...,” Spears said.

Vickie Harkins, director of the Armstrong-Osbourne Library in Talladega, says the library has recently gotten e-books. “They are available here for checkout now at no charge for members,” she said. Harkins says she hasn’t noticed any change in the number of books being checked out or any changes in library use.

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According to information provided by County Administrator Wayne Hall, the overall condition of the county is sound.

The county doesn’t have to borrow money to cover normal operating costs, nor does it have any problems servicing the county’s debt.

The total debt for the county currently sits at near $28 million and includes bonds issued for the Sylacauga Courthouse building, B.B. Comer Library, Honda site development and other ongoing construction initiatives.

“During the past two years, the Talladega County Commission has refinanced certain debts at significantly reduced interest rates and will save in excess of $1.6 million in interest over the remaining life of these debts without extending extend the time required to retire the debts,” Hall said.

He said the commission has received favorable results from audits by the State Examiners of Public Accounts and there have been no audit findings revealed by the last three audits.

The county payroll totals $9 million and covers approximately 250 employees.

Hall mentioned the total FY 2013 budget for the county was set at $36 million and included more than 70 funds.

Talladega County provides funding for basic county functions such as law enforcement and jail, road department, the Probate Office and the Revenue Commission.

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Chamber directors have bright outlooks the direction of Dr. Ted board members working Spears. with them.

During these days when the cost of gas, food, clothing and other living expenses are spiraling, it isn’t easy to find silver linings, but not so with Chambers of Commerce directors in our area. They all have a bright outlook on the wy things are happening all around.

TALLADEGA Jason Daves is director of the Greater Talladega Chamber of Commerce and he is a newcomer, filling the vacancy left by former chamber director Mack Ferguson.

Daves said he is excited about the new business coming to Talladega. “It’s the Civilian Marksmanship Program, or CMP,” he said.

“This is a national marksmanship competition, which will bring thousands to our city to attend the events.”

Daves said additional local jobs were created when Honda began making the Acura MBX at its Lincoln plant.

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PELL CITY Erica Grieve, director of the Pell City Chamber of Commerce, is a newcomer and has only been director of the chamber for a year.

“But I can tell you I am so excited about this city.

There is so much growth here, we can hardly keep up with it,” she said.

“We are really looking forward to several new businesses coming into the downtown area.”

Grieve said she is especially excited about the chamber’s program that offers free counseling to small businesses owners.

They also assist chamber members with free help in advertising and marketing.

The chamber also sponsors a “Fourth Friday” event. “Local stores are open from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m., with special sales, and there are also music and food vendors,” Grieve said.

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“Nominations are being accepted,” Grieve said.

“The nominations can be made at the chamber or on the chamber’s website.

Grieve said the one thing she is proudest of is the chamber‘s growth in membership. “We have gained 78 new members since the first of January,” she said.

ship to the society is open by applying at the chamAccording to Daves, the ber. chamber is working with “This is really a good businesses and other city year for the chamber,” areas in creating a cityBates said. “We have gotten wide calendar, with dates 13 new members on our marked for upcoming roll, and we’re seeing new events for the next year. growth throughout the city. “This gives everyone a view The number of requests for of all activities planned so brochures and other infor- they can plan their event in mation about Sylacauga the time span that fits their has really grown.” need the most.”

Bates said Leadership Daves said Leadership Sylacauga is going into its Talladega is growing, and SYLACAUGA 23rd year and still going near future plans are to Carol Bates, Sylacauga’s strong. They serve under have two or three chamber chamber director, said industrial expansions are really looking up around the Sylacauga area.

“Nemak, Heritage Plastics, and Fleetwood metals have all had expansions. The new IKO Plant in industrial Park will be finished and running by the end of the year,” she said.

Bates said the Sylacauga Marble Festival has been a great event, bringing many visitors to Sylacauga.

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CHILDERSBURG Pete Storey, director of Childersburg’s Chamber of Commerce, says he sees the opportunity for new industry for that area soon.

“We have one of the largest industrial parks in the state of Alabama and 117 acres of that is ‘advantage sites,’” he said. This means the land is ready to move on immediately.

“One industry is expected to announce an expansion plan soon,” Storey said, “and Nippon Oil has just finished an expansion on their package line, which created five new jobs.”

Storey said Coosa Pines Federal Credit Union is constructing a building on U.S. 280 and it will be complete by the end of the year. He said Dollar General is also building a bigger store for the Childersburg area.

The old Mister J’s Restaurant site has been cleared and J&J Drugs in Childersburg has just announced the area will be the location of its new building.

“J & J Drugs is a landmark in Childersburg. It is one of the oldest businesses in town, and we’re so excited that owners Doug and Lashane Calvin are expanding the business,” Storey sad.

As far as chamber membership, Storey said they have added 13 new members since January.

“We are set to elect three new board members, and a board retreat is planned for this fall.”

Storey said the chamber is already involved in early plans for holiday festivities for this year, and the traditional “Holly Days,” will be observed again with the traditional holiday sales, parade and community Christmas tree lighting.

“This will all take place in October,” he said.

Plans for holiday celebrations are all a go for the city, and monthly after-hours gatherings are planned for chamber

members.

“Membership in the chamber has risen 13 percent since the first of the year,” Daves said. “There are a lot of good things going on and that speaks volumes for this area.”

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St. Clair 3rd fastest growing county in state

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St. Clair County remains the third fastest-growing county in Alabama.

“Our county has weathered the economic storm much better than most of the counties in Alabama,” Commission Chairman Stan Batemon said. “I attribute that success to the ability of the elected officials throughout the county working together to benefit the entire county as a whole, rather than concentrating on their own personal agendas.”

Batemon said cooperation within the county is

something the County Commission has actively promoted for many years.

“We have actively worked together for the benefit of all St. Clair County citizens, regardless of our boundaries,” he said. “We have promoted diverse development within the county. We continue to share each community’s resources to make us all stronger.”

Batemon said some examples of this include partnerships created between the county government and the city governments that resulted in beneficial growth such as major commercial shop-

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communities,” he said.

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for our entire county,” he said. “We will continue the process as we work toward more commercial development in Argo, Margaret, Odenville and Ragland.”

Batemon said the cooperation of elected officials is vital to continuing success.

“I would like to thank all the elected officials for this spirit of cooperation and for their willingness to keep the team together,” he said. “We look forward to much more success and a bright future in St. Clair County.”

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Approaches in patient care and technology are not the only changes Citizens has anticipated. Taylor sees a trend in hospitals taking

increased responsibility for post-acute patient care and anticipates Citizens offering hospice services.

With an aging society and changes in Medicare payment structure, Taylor said he anticipates hospitals will “be responsible for the full continuum of care at some point in the future.” By adding hospice to Citizens services, Taylor said he believes the hospital will not only meet a community need but is a “strong strategic direction for the hospital.”

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Administrator Joel Taylor said that with these changes medical schools are now advising a new approach to patient care.

Medical schools are advising students to study performing outpatient services only or to become what he describes as a “hospitalist.”

With physicians on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the creation of the hospitalist will provide physicians with time for themselves while working with the hospitalist to provide patient care.

While physicians address outpatient services, the hospitalist will specialize in caring for hospitalized patients, Taylor said.

Marketing and Volunteer Services director Roxiann Ramsey said the move toward hospitalists will provide hospital patients better access to doctor care while releasing physicians to see more patients in outpatient clinics. The patient’s primary physician and hospitalist will communicate regularly to ensure quality care.

Citizens has added Dr. Milka Martinez as a hospitalist and a second hospitalist is expected to be added in the near future.

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St. Vincent’s St. Clair exceeding expectations The St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital in Pell City is bustling with business.

The $32 million hospital began seeing patients Dec. 10, 2011, and a flood of people have since sought medical care at the stateof-the-art facility.

Evan Ray, president of Rural Hospitals for St. Vincent’s Health System, said hospital officials look at five categories — people, service, quality, stewardship and growth.

“Across every category we’ve exceeded expectations,” Ray said. “We couldn’t be more pleased.

He said St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital had a strong financial year.

“The volume has increased at the hospital,” Ray said.

Officials said increased patient numbers show that people are taking advantage of the state-of-the-art facility instead of traveling elsewhere for medical treatment.

The increase in patient numbers has allowed the hospital to add new services.

Ray said St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital continues to offer medical services that have never before been offered in St. Clair County.

St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital opened a comprehensive wound care center, equipped with a hyperbaric medical chamber, in the St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital Professional Building adjacent to the main hospital building.

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tronic and Internet services, Citizens continues to provide skilled professionals to work with physicians.

Recognizing the importance of quick, accurate diagnosis, modern imaging and radiology technology, MRIs, digital mammography and many diagnostic tools are available to assist physicians in providing quality medical

ter with a two-bed sleep lab opened last summer in the Professional Building.

The new St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital has all private rooms with six intensive care beds and 34 medical/surgical beds, which includes two extended-stay suites for patients and their families.

Officials say the twostory, 79,000-square-foot facility is equipped with the most modern, state-ofthe-art medical equipment for quick diagnoses and treatment.

The hospital at 7063 Veterans Parkway has fewer inpatient rooms than the older hospital. The new hospital has 40 beds, about half the inpatient beds at the older hospital.

Officials say there is more of a shift to outpatient treatment versus inpatient care.

Ray said in the past year the hospital has seen 44,000 outpatient visits from the community and 2,200 inpatient visits.

“Last week for three or four days we were completely full, no beds available,” he said. “So I can see the need for expansion in the coming years.

He said the need for expansion could come in two to three years, instead of 10 to 15 years, because the community has embraced the new hospital with open arms.

Ray said the hospital is also attracting interest in the medical community, which helps with recruiting doctors, specialists, including full-time doctors in the field of orthopedics, coronary and pulmonary medicines and general sur-

geons.

He said not only is St. Vincent’s St. Clair attracting doctors in larger metropolitan areas, like Birmingham and Anniston, but the hospital is attracting interest from outside the state.

He said in June, St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital added a full-time general surgeon to the staff, which will greatly help meet the needs of the community.

The hospital site has plenty of room for expansion and the hospital was designed for future expansions.

Officials said the St. Vincent’s Health System has expansion plans already developed and ready for implementation if needed.

Ray said the groundwork has already been laid for a joint effort to move the hospital forward with Pell City, the St. Clair County Commission, the St. Clair County Healthcare Authority, the St. Clair County Economic Development Council, St. Vincent’s Health Systems and the community.

“The community support of the hospital has really been outstanding, exceeding everyone’s forecast,” Ray said. “Patient satisfaction is strong.”

He said the Robert L. Howard Veterans Home, which is directly across the street from the hospital, has a positive impact on the hospital.

Ray said St. Vincent’s St. Clair Hospital offers a variety of medical services to the veterans home as that community continues to grow to its capacity of 264 residents.

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With more than 40 full-time physicians, experienced diagnostic professions, and skilled nursing and support staff, the 122-bed hospital continues to embrace the values and standards of the Baptist Medical System, which strives to provide beneficial program and

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Based on community response, as well as nationwide health care changes, Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga is planning to address major needs of the area in the coming years as it continues to improve and expand existing services.

The hospital recently completed a required Community Health Needs Assessment, gathering more than 20 stakeholders to determine the most pertinent health needs of the community. The outcome of that assessment will be an increased focus on wellness, teen pregnancy prevention and mental health and substance abuse over the next three years.

CVMC is already implementing wellness changes, which was the biggest concern of stakeholders. It recently reacquired and renovated its on-campus fitness center, has expanded healthy offerings in Hickory Street Café and plans to start nutrition classes this fall.

“We want people to think of us when they’re sick, but we also want to be thought of as a place to keep you well,” Chief Human Resources Officer Christy Knowles said.

In line with that goal is the continuation of CVMC’s men’s and women’s health initiatives, which are quickly becoming favorite annual events in the community thanks to the interesting speakers.

This year’s women’s health event featured Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller, and a second annual men’s health event set for Aug. 8 at 5 p.m. will feature former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings and former Auburn coach Pat Dye, as well as host Rick Karle from Fox 6 Sports.

CVMC hopes to emphasize the importance of annual health screenings by combining them with great speakers at its health events, Chief Business Development Officer Vanessa Green said.

“The whole focus is how well can we keep our community,” she said. “For several years, we focused on women’s health and how to encourage their annual checkups, and we wanted to bring that to men because data shows us men are more likely to ignore symptoms and put off important checkups.”

Addressing teen pregnancy will be an education-based effort to inform the community, specifically teenagers, about its effects and related consequences.

The hospital plans to capitalize on opportunities to work with city and county schools on this and other initiatives. The hospital’s third identified priority on mental health and substance abuse is in the planning stages.

“We have been very successful in implementing a senior behavioral unit, but we have not had targeted offerings for mental health and substance abuse,” Chief Executive Officer Glenn Sisk said. “We hope to have the opportunity to work with area agencies to have a favorable impact on this, and we look forward to taking advantage of their expertise as we go forward.”

In other areas, the hospital, which will treat roughly 65,000 patients this year, is eyeing expansion. The full-time staff of about 40 physicians now includes four new doctors: general surgeon Dr. Scott Cassidy; urologist Dr. Tarek Pacha; radiation/oncology specialist Dr. Georges Hobeika; and internal and vascular medicine Dr. Basel Refai.

“We’ve worked very hard dating back to 2007 when we moved into the West Wing addition to recruit and retain key physicians, and fortunately we’ve been able to do that very successfully,” Sisk said. “We not only want to bring a volume of physicians, but we want to ensure that clini-

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As a result of additional physicians, surgeries performed at CVMC have increased by about 20 percent in recent months, prompting administration to consider expanding surgical services facilities. New surgical technology has already been added, including a Cysto table that shaves an average of 20 minutes off of urological procedures as well as new laparoscopic equipment.

“We have determined there are some efficiencies to be gained with expansion of our surgical services,” Sisk said. “We are not committed to it at this point, but we are working with

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As the hospital’s 640 team members aim for continued improvement, Sisk said unknown changes created by the Affordable Care Act are looming. One thing he does foresee is an increase in access to primary care physicians to eliminate the number of patients who use emergency services in place of primary care.

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If it is a story from years gone by that you want to hear, look no further than the Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home in Pell City.

At full capacity, 254 veterans can call the 240,000 square foot facility home.

The Veterans Home is organized into five neighborhoods — Freedom Court, American Harbor, Liberty Lane, Patriot Place and Victory Way. Two of the veterans who live there are Mary Harrell and Lorenza Burke.

Mary Harrell Harrell, originally from Tupelo, Miss, was in the Navy Nurse Corp. during the Korean War. She was on active duty for two years during 1953-54. She was in the reserves for a lot longer.

She served most of her time on active duty at Bethesda. One thing she has enjoyed doing through her years is travel.

“I always enjoyed going places to work,” Harrell said. “That helped me see different places throughout the United States. It was fun. I’d work for a while, see all the sights, and then ask for a transfer.”

She started out in Jackson, Miss. And then started working for a VA hospital in Tuscaloosa.

“I was paid $20 per month and I thought I was rich, Harrell said. “I then worked in Memphis,

Houston and New Orleans,” Harrell and a friend then had plans on going to Alaska.

“She had a car but didn’t drive, so I drove,” Harrell said. “Away we went with all our belongings. We made it to her sister’s home in Iowa.

It was in October, and I thought I was going to freeze to death. We stayed in Iowa for a while.”

From there they went to Chicago and started working for a VA hospital.

Harrell stayed for three years, decided it was too cold for her, and moved back to Tupelo.

That’s when she decided to join the Navy at the age of 28. That’s when she went to Bethesda National Naval Medical Center.

“If I could have gone on a ship to sea, I would have in a moment,” Harrell said.

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Everyone here is super nice.

They go overboard to be nice and helpful. This place is so clean.

Lorenza Burke Burke is 72 years old, and was the third veteran to move into the veteran’s home about eight months ago.

Originally from Tuscumbia, Burke joined the U.S. Army in 1958 at the age of 17 during the Cold War, and stayed until 1961. That is where he learned how to be a heavy equipment mechanic.

He was stationed in Bamberg, Germany for about 90 days, and part of the 7th Cavalry, 2nd Reconnaissance Squad.

She lived on Smith Lake 25 years before moving to an assisted/independent living home in Birmingham, where she lived for five years.

“I was so impressed with this facility the first time I saw it,” Harrell said. “I decided to go ahead and make the move while I can still handle it and make my own decisions. I have no “We were considered to family to do that for me.”

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report back to our main element,” Burke said. “Not many people knew where we were. It was dangerous.”

Burke said he likes living at the veteran’s home very much.

“They take care of me as far as my medicines go,” Burke said. “There is never a dull moment, and it is so enjoyable. The people are very courteous, and the service is great. People bend over backwards to help you.

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Burke said it made him very proud to have served his country. Basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He then went to Fort Knox and Fort Benning before heading out to Germany.

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Recently reaccredited and with a new superintendent, the Sylacauga School System is heading into the school year with a fresh vision for the future.

Superintendent Todd Freeman, who took over the position July 1, said his goals for the year include forming a strategic plan, progressing with capital construction projects and implementing the state’s College and Career Readiness standards.

“The thing we most want to do is build on our ‘College, Career, Community’ mission the school district has in place,” Freeman said, “and the accreditation work done this past year was a good building block for the schools to say where we want to go and the next steps for the district.”

The four-school district was reaccredited by AdvancED this spring, and as part of the process, was given several suggestions for improvement that must be completed to retain accreditation — one being a strategic plan.

“I’m excited about that because it will be a good opportunity for our community to envision a fiveyear plan for Sylacauga city schools,” Freeman said.

“Many school districts have done strategic planning and continue to do it.

It is a good model for a lot of stakeholder involvement and input into where we want to take the schools.

You look at strategic planning typically in a threeto five-year plan that you know is malleable and can be adjusted as the years go, so I’m excited to see that.

We haven’t even begun the process, but that’s going to

be coming this year and that’s one of our big picture goals.”

Other AdvancED recommendations the system will follow through on include enhancing its teacher mentoring and student advocacy programs and forming a comprehensive, districtwide assessment system for grades K-12.

From the state level, schools this year are tasked with implementing College and Career Readiness Standards that “raise the bar for academic achievement in Alabama,” Freeman said. There are now higher standards for math, language arts and literacy that students must meet as schools also move away from the Alabama High School Graduation Exam and into the ACT college-preparatory exam system beginning this year.

“The wisdom that State Superintendent Dr. Tommy Bice and the state board have had is a great guidepost for all the school districts in the state that we need to look beyond the graduation exam, which really was a minimum competency standard,” Freeman said. “This is all about looking beyond high school and into the future and how prepared students are when they go to college and into careers.”

Freeman said it is his role to ensure teachers are equipped with the “resources they need to implement the standards and provide opportunities for our students to master those standards.” The Three-C mantra the system has already adopted is a great mission that comprehensively says what they want their roughly 2,300 students to be able to do by graduation, Freeman said.

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changes are the ongoing capital construction projects. Phase I of Sylacauga High School renovations is practically complete and Phase II, which involves the administration and counseling offices at the front of the school, begins soon.

Freeman said construction, though it requires much effort and time, is always a positive thing.

“When you’re doing facility upgrades in schools, you’re doing things that are going to enhance the learning environment because what you do is create safer conditions, more energy efficient conditions,” he said. “You could cite many studies on the importance of facilities and its relation to how students perform, and there’s a lot of community pride when you’re doing these things, so construction is exciting.”

Two more phases at SHS are in the works, as well as a new central office. Though funding for a central office

is currently under consideration, Freeman said the project is still in the plans and is important.

“We want to make sure our schools are in great shape for our students, and at the same time, we want our district office, which is the support hub of the schools, to be representative of the excellence in facilities we want for our schools,” he said.

Most recently principal at Auburn High School with 20 years in Auburn city schools, Freeman said he is as prepared as possible for his job as leader of Sylacauga schools.

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Seals said they are starting to develop the St. Clair County School System Five-Year Strategic Plan.

“We worked in our communities last year in small groups, and we will be expanding our meetings with each community this coming year to get more input to share what we can do better,” Seals said.

She said they are taking baby steps as they move up to the next level.

The Board of Education is made up of a sevenmember board.

Board president is Scott Suttle, and he represents the Moody district.

Board vice president is Marie Manning. She is in her third year as a board member and serves the Ragland district. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the BOE table as she served as superintendent from 1998 to 2002.

Randy Thompson serves the Ashville district.

He is in his fourth year of his second term.

Terry Green is an atlarge member of the board and has served longer than any other member. He is in his third term and has served since 1998.

Angie Cobb is the other at-large member.

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The Talladega City Board of Education is a five member body that employs a superintendent to oversee the day-to-day operations of the system.

The city system consists of four elementary schools, a junior high school and a high school.

District 1 is represented by Shirley SimmonsSims, while District 2 is represented by first-time board member Juanita Curry McClellan. District 3 is represented Bonnie Miller, who is also currently the longest serving board member.

District 4 is represented by first term board member Elizabeth Smith, and District 5 is represented

by James Braswell.

Simmons-Sims is currently the board chairwoman.

Doug Campbell is the superintendent. The central board office can be reached at 256-315-5600.

The board voted to close Northside/Hal Henderson Elementary School and merge it with Evelyn Houston Elementary School. There are long-term plans to merge all four elementary schools, although for the time being the funding is not available.

Houston is located on Ashland Highway. The principal is Alicia Laros, and the phone number is 256-315-5800.

Graham Elementary School is located on Cedar Street, with Melissa Dyer as principal. The phone number is 256-315-5777.

C.L. Salter Elementary School is on Brecon Access Road, and Jenni Griffin is principal. The number is 256-315-5822.

R.L. Young is located on West Parkway in Bemiston. Pattie Thomas is the principal, and can be reached at 256-3155888.

Zora Ellis Junior High School on Elma Street is run by recentlyappointed principal Shari Dye, who replaced the retiring Scott Bailey. The phone number is 256-315-5770.

Talladega High School is on McMillian Street.

Principal Darren Anglin is recently returned as principal after active military service. The phone number at the high school is 256-315-5656.

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Textbooks are a resource and students, grades 612, will have access to this resource during class. K-5 students will use the same material they have been using.”

Seals said they are on board with the state superintendent of education Tommy Bice in getting students career ready.

“We are going to focus more on career readiness, and catching our students at an early age,” Seals said.

“After the sixth grade, our counselors are going to be more focused on our students as far as their career paths.”

Seals said they are also adding more courses to Eden Career Tech Center in Ashville, and looking at expanding the ROTC programs. There are two ROTC programs currently in the St. Clair School System — one at St. Clair County High School and the other at Eden Career Tech Center.

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That is evident as the number of students attending the 17 county schools closes in on 9,000.

“The largest growth continues to be in the western part of the county, the Margaret/Argo area and Springville area,” Superintendent Jenny Seals said.

“Our vision for St. Clair County School System is to be a premier School System in Alabama and all students graduate on time and be career and/or college ready.” Seals said.

The mission of the St. Clair County Board of Education is to ensure that high expectations are maintained for all students by providing quality instruction and involving parents so that all students become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners.

There are several instructional and academic additions this upcoming year.

This year, teachers will implement the English Language Arts Career and College Readiness Standards.

“The implementation and transition to the new English Language Arts Career and College Readiness Standards should be a fairly smooth process, because Alabama¹s current curriculum has similarities to the Common Core Standards,” Seals said.

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“These standards will prepare our students for career and college success in the rapidly changing world of work,” said Jan Bailey, School Improvement coordinator. “Last school year and this summer we have had quality professional development for all core subjects in all grade spans.

Our teachers have been very busy and we are so proud of them for their eagerness to learn and participate as well as work across the county in vertical teams.

St. Clair County teacher leaders are presenting the trainings and it has really been a team approach.

“Our Alabama Reading Initiative Reading Coaches in our elementary schools are training and merging into instructional partners,” Bailey said. “The Instructional Partners will continue to work majority of time in grades K-5, and moving into the middle grades and high schools this year.”

Phase 1 of the St. Clair County School System C-5 Initiative was implemented last year in Moody Middle and Springville High schools. The 5 C¹s stand for Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking and Curation of information.

“Mrs. Seals and a team really worked hard on finding the funds to put technology in Springville High School and Moody Middle School last year,” Bailey said. “They put Mac books, MacAirs and IPads in those two schools.”

Russ Stewart and Brandi Caldwell have worked on the Phase II budget for the coming school year and are in the process of searching for support and funds to implement C-5 to all high schools.

Bailey submitted five Pre-Kindergarten Office of School Readiness grants this summer and received one additional Pre-K classroom at Odenville Elementary School.

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Pell City School System in building mode

By DAVID ATCHISON Home staff writer

The Pell City School System was established in 1991after breaking away from the St. Clair County Board of Education.

Since its creation, the system continues to grow, although there was a small dip in student enrollment this past year.

The School System currently has four elementary schools, an intermediate school, separate seventhand eighth-grade schools, and a high school.

The four elementary schools, which house students in K-4- are scattered throughout the city. Walter M. Kennedy Elementary School is the largest of the four elementary schools.

The other neighborhood elementary schools are Eden Elementary School, Coosa Valley Elementary School and Iola Roberts Elementary School, which was named after beloved

teacher and principal Iola Roberts.

In a big organizational change to accommodate the growing population of students, a new fifth- and sixth-grade school, Elouise and Harold Williams Intermediate School, was built on Hardwick Road.

Under the reorganization plan, Duran South now houses seventh-grade students, and Duran North, next to Pell City High School, houses all eighthgrade students.

The Pell City High School houses ninth-12thgrade students and houses a new ninth-grade wing. The wing added 12 new classrooms to the high school and provides a large, open area for wrestling practice and other functions.

The most recent change in the Pell City Board of Education is at the top.

Dr. Bobby Hathcock, who became superintendent of schools in 2002, retired in June, and

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Barber took over as superintendent.

Barber is the first superintendent for the School System who actually graduated from Pell City High School.

The School System continues in the building mode in an effort to keep up with the strong growth in the Pell City area.

The new classrooms/ storm shelters are under construction at Williams Intermediate School.

And in recent years, the School System completed the ninth-grade addition at the high school, construction of the new intermediate school, and several building projects at the high school, including a new front entrance. In recent years, the historic Iola Roberts Elementary School was renovated and classrooms were added, as well as a gymnasium.

Barber reports to a fivemember school board. The

board must approve or disapprove recommendations made by the newly appointed superintendent at its regularly scheduled board meetings.

Members of the Pell City school board include Chairman Tammie Williams, who serves as the District 4 representative, District One member Joe Sawyer, District 2 board member Cecil Fomby, District 3 board member Laurie Henderson and District 5 board member Jeff Jones.

The board generally holds its board meetings the third Tuesday of each month, but that can change from month to month because of pressing school issues.

In recent years the School System and city joined together to build a multimillion dollar facility next to Pell City High School, the Pell City Center. The building venture was a joint effort of

the community, school system, and city, county and state governments.

The Pell City Center has a 2,200 seat sports arena and a 400 seat stateof-the-art theater for plays, entertainment and musical performances, including professional performances.

The new Pell City Center allows the School System to hold indoor high school assemblies with all its students.

A new ROTC facility was also built to help house the ROTC program. More than 200 students participate in this program.

Construction of two storm shelters, one at Walter M. Kennedy Elementary and another at the high school, were built with federal funds secured by the School System. The storm shelters were added onto the schools’ lunchrooms, providing not only a safe place for students during storms, but more cafeteria space at those growing

schools.

The Board of Education office is located in the CenturyTel building on U.S. 231 and Bruce Etheredge Parkway.

School officials emphasize that the School System tries to provide more opportunities for students by offering more advanced programs through distance learning, more extracurricular activities, and more vocational education courses with highly qualified teachers.

This year, high school seniors were offered $5 million in college scholarships and about 82 percent of the graduating seniors are either going to college, technical schools or the military. Eighteen percent of the students will go directly into the workforce.

The Pell City School System currently has about 4,029 students and operates on an annual budget of $27 million.

Talladega County BOE strives for ‘common language of instruction’ Home staff writer

The Talladega County School System and its 950 employees serve its community of 7,700 students attending 18 schools spread across the county.

According to Talladega County Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Suzanne Lacey, each school accomplishes its goals by establishing a foundation built by datadriven instruction, strategic teaching, planning and

pacing while simultaneously erecting the five pillars of exceptional instruction — 21st century skills, response to instruction, formative assessment, active engagement and project-based learning, “We will continue our efforts in all of these areas,” Lacey said. “What we would like to establish in Talladega County schools is a common language for instruction. I believe this starts in the early grades and continues all the way to grade 12.

“What we do at the

elementary level prepares our students for the middle school level and of course, the high school level,” Lacey said. “We’re all working off the same framework. Our whole mission is to empower our students to really own their learning.”

Under Lacey’s direction, schools within the system have received recognition via various state and national awards.

Fayetteville High School, Munford Middle School and Munford High School earned the

National Green Ribbon Schools Award for taking environmentally conscious approaches to education while reducing the school’s carbon footprint on the environment. The schools followed in the footsteps of Munford Elementary School and Winterboro High School, two schools that won a National Green Ribbon in 2012.

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districts in the country.

Lincoln High and Talladega County Central High were named 2013 Best High Schools Bronze Medal winners, an award given by U.S. News & World Report every year in April based on state exam performance by each school’s students.

Lincoln Elementary took home honors in the U.S. Healthier School Challenge, a program geared toward promoting fitness and healthy eating.

The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools named Childersburg High and Munford High as CLAS Banner Schools in 2012 for their outstanding educational programs to serve as models for other schools.

Another initiative spearheaded by Lacey and members of the central office staff, the “one-on-one, student-to-computer ratio,” continues to grow as Lacey prepares to unveil schools in compliance during the upcoming school year.

Lacey confirmed Comer Elementary and Comer Memorial High will be ready by August.

“That is our first ‘oneto-one’ initiative where students will actually be able to take their devices home,” Lacey said.

In January, Fayetteville High School, Munford High School and Lincoln High School join the ranks of “one-to-one” schools in the county.

“Our emphasis with the technology is to support teaching and learning — it’s not to replace instruction,” Lacey said. “The technology supports projectbased learning through the research aspect of what it required. Technology is the vehicle to enhance what we are doing as far as instruction is concerned.”

Huntingdon offers 4-year degrees to area students

By WILL HEATH Home staff writer

As part of a partnership with Jefferson State Community College, Huntingdon College is offering local students an opportunity to earn a fouryear degree in Pell City.

According to Assistant Site Coordinator Jane Blackburn, Huntingdon’s Adult Degree Completion Program — ADCP — has existed since 2009.

“It started with a Business Management Degree,” Blackburn said. “We now have a Health Management Concentration, also.”

The program does not require its participants obtain an associates degree — anyone enrolling needs “30 transferable hours” and a 2.0 grade point average.

Students attend three fiveweek sessions per semester, with classes meeting at night, one day per week.

“It helps working professionals,” Blackburn said.

“A lot of businesses are saying to their employees that they need to get their bachelors degree if they want to progress in the company. Also, people who want to get back into the working world may find it hard to get a job without a degree.”

Huntingdon offers the program at 11 different locations across the state, including all Jefferson State locations. Blackburn said additional locations are eventually coming.

“It allows you to stay in your hometown,” she said. “Core classes you can take at Jefferson State, and everything else is available on campus.”

Huntingdon, a liberal arts college with a United Methodist congregation and a main campus in Montgomery, does not compete with Jefferson

Pictured are the students who graduated from Huntingdon’s Adult Degree Completion Program in 2013. The program is available at Jefferson State Community College’s Pell City campus.

State through its bachelors program.

“We don’t offer the same classes that Jefferson State offers,” Blackburn said.

“Ideally we’d like to get students when they have finished at Jefferson State.”

Blackburn said the instructors for each class are “professionals.”

“We have people with doctorates teaching classes,” she said. “The instructors are accessible, and they come from Montgomery, as well as from Auburn, Alabama and UAB.” And the success of the program means it can only

Jeff State makes collegiate education accessible to all

By MAR LEDBETTER Home staff writer

The Pell City campus is one of four sites where Jefferson State Community College offers students an opportunity to continue

their educations locally. tuition, see an advisor and The college is an successfully meet their instructioanl site created educational goals locally. specifically to serve the As a part of the Jefferson educational needs of stu- State Community College dents in St. Clair County system, the Pell City camand surrounding commu- pus shares the college’s nities. Students are able to register for classes, pay See Jeff State, Page 5D

grow in the future, she said.

“In 2015, we want to start offering a Master’s degree.”

The Adult Degree Completion Program is available through the W.

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commitment to provide a comprehensive, public, two-year, community college. Jefferson State includes in its mission making “collegiate education accessible to all who seek it and in a manner consistent with the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Alabama Community College System.”

The college seeks to provide a general education, enabling its students “to understand his or her culture and environment; the development of skills in analysis, communication, quantification, and synthesis necessary for further growth as a lifelong learner and a productive member of society.”

Students at the Pell City campus are offered courses in business, art and music appreciation, biology and chemistry, computer and word processing, English, social sciences, mathematics, humanities, and speech. Students also are offered courses related to manufacturing and technology.

The college serves as a vital community resource in St. Clair County and features college classrooms, computer labs, a bookstore, a full service library, a GED testing center, the St. Clair County Economic Development Council, and all the facilities required to meet the educational needs of the surrounding area.

Dr. Nicholas Kin is a biology instructor at the Pell City campus and serves as faculty chairman.

He is responsible for all day-to-day operations.

Kin said the Pell City campus supports all associate in applied science degrees and all associate in science degrees through offering the majority of core course requirements including English, math, history, biology, business, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences.

Kin also said students can complete the Nursing (AAS) and Manufacturing and Technology (AAS) degrees and the college offers a variety of Community and Corporate education classes.

Qualified high school students interested in dual enrollment programs can earn credits for a high school diploma and/or a postsecondary degree and certificate programs and other learning opportunities, enabling students to acquire specific training preparing them for employment or advancement in jobs requiring skilled employees are offered.

Kin said fall enrollment is expected to be around 750 students and Pell City campus has averaged a 10 percent per year growth rate over the past 5 years; and the site is supported by 10 full-time faculty members.

Current tuition rates are $142 per credit hour and for the student’s convenience payment can be made on the web or at any JSCC location. For more information, contact the Cashier’s Office at the Jefferson Campus at 205-856-7779 or at the Shelby-Hoover campus at 205-983-5926.

The Pell City campus is located at 500 College Circle. Students traveling on I-20 should exit at Exit 158, travel north on U.S. 231 to the first red light, then turn left onto Hazelwood Drive and travel approximately 1/2 mile. Turn left at the Jefferson State Sign.

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Talladega College has come a long way from its humble beginnings

By MARK LEDBETTER

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Meeting at a new freedmen convention in Mobile in 1865, former slaves William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, both from Talladega, agreed with the convention commitment to provide a school for children of former slaves.

With the assistance of General Wager Swayne of the Freedmen’s Bureau, a one-room schoolhouse was constructed and upon opening immediately was overflowing with pupils, making it necessary to find

larger facilities.

Swayne persuaded the American Missionary Association to sell the Baptist Academy and 20 acres of land for $23,000 and the building was named Swayne School and opened in 1867 with 140 pupils. The building became the home of the state’s first private, liberal arts college dedicated to servicing the education needs of blacks.

Issued a charter in 1869 by the Talladega County judge of probate, the school later received tax-exemption status from the Alabama Legislature in

1889.

From its humble beginnings, Talladega College has been recognized as a leader in offering undergraduate programs in science and mathematics.

Through the years, Talladega College has been nationally recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, based on the number and percentage of baccalaureate alumni who earned doctorate degrees in each of the basic sciences and mathematics and has been awarded National Science Foundation Fellowships in the sciences

and mathematics.

The liberal arts program at Talladega serves as a strong foundation for the development of the whole person and well-rounded leaders. All 17 majors are grounded in the liberal arts.

Talladega College is a private four-year, co-educational liberal arts college offering degrees in 17 disciples. With 35 full-time faculty members students enjoy a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1.

Talladega College is a member of the States Collegiate Athletics Association, the

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and the Association of Independent Institutions. Talladega College offers seven intercollegiate sports teams: for women, basketball, softball and volleyball; for men, baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer.

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array of intramural sports for student participation.

Coordinated by the Office of Student Activities organized individual and team sports include traditional flag football, softball, volleyball and basketball.

Many of these activities can be offered at no cost to the students, and teams can be formed from among those who are interested.

In addition to the organized program of activities, facilities are available to students for recreational use and announcements concerning the programs are posted periodically throughout the campus.

To further assist students with their academics, adjusting to college environment, and exploring career opportunities, Talladega College’s Office of Counseling Services assists with academic, personal, social and career development.

Located in the historic district of Talladega, Talladega College provides a quiet place away from the distractions and fast pace of urban living.

Several historic landmarks can be found on campus including Swayne Hall (1852), the original school house has been used for classrooms; the President’s House (1881); DeForest Chapel (1903), which houses the famous 17 stained-glass windows

by David C. Driskell; and Savery Library (1939), home of the Amistad Murals by famed artist Hale Woodruff.

The college has an aggressive tradition of bringing the world to Talladega, including workshops, forums and lectures, and a variety of outstanding artists, scientists, and political, business, and civic leaders.

Neighboring cities also offer many cultural and entertainment outlets, as well as shopping, restaurants, and theaters.

On campus housing is provided by eight residence halls, three for women and five for men.

Tuition and fees are $11,492 with room and board is $6,504 annually.

Prospective students and parents can visit the college’s website and find information and resources including enrollment applications, financial aid applications, a virtual bookstore and other features.

CACC 1 of state’s first Private schools offer alternative community colleges

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By MARK LEDBETTER

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Consolidating Alexander City State Junior College and Nunnelley State Technical College, Central Alabama Community College was formed in 1989. In 1996, the Coosa Valley School of Nursing moved its three-part program to the Childersburg campus.

As one of Alabama’s five original community colleges, today CACC serves local communities at three locations — the Alexander City Campus, Childersburg Campus and the Talladega Center.

As a publicly supported institution in the Alabama Community College System, CACC is under the direction and control of the Alabama State Board of Education. Striving to meet the needs of students at an affordable price in an easily accessible setting, CACC can meet the general academic, career, technical, senior college transfer, adult education, skills training, and training for industry/business needs of its communities.

CACC awards associate degrees in science, applied science and occupational technology, certificates, and short-term certificates.

For students who plan to transfer to a senior institution to pursue a course of study in the liberal arts, sciences or a specialized professional field, CACC offers the associate in science degree.

Students seeking employment will find specific program studies, and the associate in occupational technology degree program is designed for students seeking a combination of technically oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to become multi-skilled technicians.

Certificate programs are designed for students planning to seek employment based on the competencies and skills attained through a specific program of study.

CACC’s three locations make classes accessible and accommodating to fit the busiest of schedules, and includes day, evening,

hybrid and on-line courses.

The unparalleled access to state-of-the-art technology, highly qualified faculty and the personal attention afforded by CACC’s intimate class sizes provides students with opportunities of academic excellence.

High school students can get a jump start on their college careers by enrolling in CACC’s dual-enrollment program, which allows high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to earn college credits while still enrolled in high school.

CACC also offers a vast array of clubs and organizations, and performing arts to provide students with solid educational experiences, providing the skills to enhance the students’ talents and allow them to achieve any dream they desire.

CACC also provides a stellar sports program that has produced two National Championships.

The Trojans’ men’s golf team won for the sixth time the Division 1 National Championship, with Coach Jennings named the National Coach of the Year and golfer John Michael O’Toole named the Alabama Sportswriter’s Association JUCO Athlete of the Year.

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David Weir says the enrollment of Victory Christian School makes it one that represents an entire community.

“This is a pretty good statistic: Our school represents 60 churches,” Weir said. “That’s staggering. I walked into one of our high school classes — out of 20 students, there were like 13 different churches in one class.

“That is much a definition of a community school as you can get.”

It is a common thread that runs through the local privately run schools in both Talladega and St. Clair counties: their enrollment comes from all over.

In the case of Victory — located just off Interstate 20 and U.S. 78 in Pell City — the more than 400 students who comprise the K12 enrollment come from as far away as Talladega and Anniston. The community comes together searching for what Weir calls “a Christian environment.”

“I just think it’s Christian families looking for a Christian environment,” he said. “That’s what everybody has in common. All our families are teaching their children the word of God; they love their churches, and they want their children to be in a godly environment.”

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Development director for Hope Academy — a school that began as part of the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Talladega — said more than half their students now come from the community.

“I think the personalized education is the big draw,” Conway said. “We try to offer as much as possible; we don’t have band, but we do have a prom. We have basketball; we don’t have football. We probably have more field trips, and we’re able to do a lot of hands-on learning experience things, partly because of our smaller numbers.”

In one instance, Conway said, the students were able to take SCUBA diving as an elective course at the school.

“We had a SCUBA instructor,” she said. “We had some underwriting for that, but we do have a very nice swimming pool. We are able to get a teacher for a specific thing. I think that’s something a private school can do a little easier than a public school.”

Larry Jones, headmaster and administrator at Sylacauga’s Knollwood Christian, said many parents are drawn to the school because of their ability to be involved.

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Coach Fletcher was named National Coach of the Year, Darius Reese was named MVP of the College World Series, and BJ Martin was named Region XXII Player of the Year and First Team AllAmerican.

CACC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate in science degree, associate in applied science degree, associate in occupational technology degree, and certificates.

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photographs belonging to the late Vern Scott is located here.”

Pell City’s library is under the leadership of director Danny Stewart and he agrees that neither the Internet nor e-book has affected library use.

“Our monthly series, ‘Wild and Wonderful,’ is a highlight of our programs here,” Stewart said.

“It takes place the third Wednesday of each month and we feature well known speakers, musicians and a variety of other programs.”

The library’s Teen Club is growing, Stewart said, and meets each month.

Stewart says the library also offers material for genealogy searches.

He says the Friends of the Library Guild plays a big role in the day-to-day operation. “They meet quarterly and support us with fundraising programs plus volunteer assistance.”

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summer reading program is offered for children.

“The library also has an art display featuring local artists. The exhibit is changed once a month.”

Carpenter says a summer highlight is the weekly adult reading program. We spend an hour reading, doing various crafts and enjoying snacks.”

“The e-book surely makes taking books along on trips or vacations a easier. But I can’t believe they will ever replace a book,” she said.

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Library in Childersburg, says the library offers ebooks at the library or on-line at www.childersburg.org/library with your library card. “I personally feel the e-book, as well as the Internet has affected our check-out of books,” she said, “but our library offers so much more.”

“There are computers for use by members and they are free. We offer fax machine service and also make copies of important papers for those who need that service. A successful

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parents than kids there.”

As a K-8 school, Knollwood maintains relationships with its local public and private schools, to be sure its curriculum prepares students for whatever comes next.

“We continually, each year, we’re always working with (Sylacauga) high school,” he said. “Two of our former teachers are now teaching at the high school. Most of our teachers here are retired from the public school system.

So we’ve got a lot of experience here.

“That’s where we get the feedback; we hear quite often that our students get to be class tutors. A lot of

times we may have teachers in the public system that send their children here, so they’re confident their kids will be quite ready, also.”

Bible Methodist Christian School is located at 1355 Chula Vista Drive in Pell City. It offers grades K-12 and its principal is Jenny Crotts. Enrollment is at 88 students.

Each school begins its school year on Monday, Aug. 19, except for Victory Christian, which will begin Aug. 12. For more information on these and other private schools in the area, visit privateschoolreview. com.

affected us and I don’t believe the e-book is as popular in our area as it is in other places,” she said Beginning in September, the library will sponsor a Children’s Reading Program for ages 3-6. “The program will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursdays and will continue through April,” Harkins said. “We’re looking forward to getting our Brown Bag series started again in early fall. This is a series of lectures, with special guest speakers,” she said.

Harkins says the library staff is in the process of setting up a series of technology classes and they will be available right away.

“We are fortunate to have our Friends of the Library. They meet monthly and support the library with fundraisers and volunteer work,” Harkins said.

She says one of the most popular places in the library is the Genealogy Room. “The collection of

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If you think the electronic book and Internet have changed the role of libraries, think again. Dr. Shirley Spears, director of Sylacauga’s B.B. Comer Memorial Library, has the answer. She says yes and no!

“Yes, the library is more important than ever and, no, library use has not decreased. It has changed to meet the needs of a complex society — and it has increased,” she said.

Spears said a recent study shows the downturn in the economy sent library use to new highs.

Spears said at Comer Library, many people want help with accessing the services they need, including resumes, finding jobs, taking courses online, filing for benefits, using e-mail, filing taxes, getting business license and finding homework assistance.

Spears says parents are some of Comer Library’s biggest fans. She says one recent inquiry into public libraries found that 94 percent of parents said libraries are critical to their children, providing a safe place to find information and resources and instilling a love of reading.

“The service at Comer Library is a changing, growing entity that brings life into our community.

During the 30 years that I have directed the library, the needs and desires of the users have dictated what we offer ...,” Spears said.

Vickie Harkins, director of the Armstrong-Osbourne Library in Talladega, says the library has recently gotten e-books. “They are available here for checkout now at no charge for members,” she said. Harkins says she hasn’t noticed any change in the number of books being checked out or any changes in library use.

“The Internet has never

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