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Council approves ordinance Council votes to require city inspections of rental units By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
In a surprise move, the city council of Alexander City on Monday approved an ordinance providing for city inspections of residential rental units and fining landlords if violations are not corrected. The council had originally planned to bring up the ordinance for a first reading but suspended the rules to debate and vote on the issue. The measure passed 4-2, with councilmembers Bobby Tapley and Buffy Colvin voting against it. The ordinance calls for all residential rental units to be inspected by the city inspector when the units become vacant, and if a violation is found a certificate of occupancy will not be issued and a tenant cannot occupy the premises. The city won’t charge a fee for the first inspection or the second inspection if the needed corrections are made. Landlords will pay $100 if a third inspection is needed and $250 if a fourth is needed. According to the ordinance, tenants can request inspections but must pay the city $100 See COUNCIL • Page 3
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Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook Top: The Benjamin Russell Wildcat Pride band marches through Tallapoosa Street as Monday’s annual Christmas parade rocked around Alexander City. Left: Children ride in a float for Barbara’s Studio of Dance. Above: Mayor Jim Nabors waves to the crowd as the city’s float rides by. See more photos on Page 9.
East, Oliver take oaths of office By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Talmadge “Tal� East took the oath of office to serve as probate judge of Tallapoosa County Monday afternoon. East placed his hand on his father’s Bible, held by his mother, Ginger East, and took the oath from Judge Ray Martin. East was proud to see many family and friends in the audience of the courtroom in. “I see a lot of people who put a lot of faith and trust in me out there,� East
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Tal East, right, shakes Judge Ray Martin’s hand after taking the oath of office Monday to serve as probate judge.
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Men’s friendship changes when one finds a new job DEAR ABBY: I thought I had a best friend. We got to know each other when we worked together for almost four years. He’s straight, I’m gay and we’re total opposites. However, he taught me how to fish and took me shooting at his family’s ranch; we would go to dinners/lunches and go to the city. He’s a few years older than I am (he’s in his 30s). When I went to rehab for six weeks, he came to visit me. But when I celebrated my first year of sobriety a few months back, he never congratulated me. I found a new job almost a year ago, so we stopped seeing or contacting each other. Looking back, I was always the one asking to hang out and planning the days when we would do fun things together. I feel hurt that he hasn’t checked in with me, but I feel like my friendship should be valued and that friendships should be a two-way street. Am I being childish? Is it too late to reach out? It’s been
not expect him to change. I think it’s time YOU reached out and checked in.
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six months with no contact. I thought I showed him how much I cared about our friendship. It would have meant a lot to me if he had reached out to see how I was doing. -- FRIENDLESS GUY IN CALIFORNIA DEAR FRIENDLESS GUY: The fact you no longer work together may have something to do with his silence -- out of sight, out of mind. Were you really the one who initiated the fishing trips and visits to his family’s ranch? If not, it seems to me that he was doing his part in maintaining the friendship. It’s possible he may have met someone and be involved in a romance, or just busy. If you were the heavy lifter in your relationship, you should
DEAR ABBY: Lately I have been feeling torn between staying in my relationship or leaving. I have always maintained I was doing the right thing for my kids by staying with their father. He’s a good man, but he has always said he never wanted kids. At times he can be a really fun father, however, more often than not, he chooses not to do things with us. I don’t want my kids to miss out on a full and memorable childhood, but he is more focused on his own wants and needs. We have a family vacation trip planned with my family, and he has chosen not to go and instead take a week for himself to do what he wants to do. I want my kids to have a father who wants to be in their lives and do things with them, but this doesn’t seem to be what he wants. I don’t know
what to do. Help, please. -- WANTS WHAT’S BEST IN IDAHO DEAR WANTS: If your partner made clear that he didn’t want children, how is it that you had at least two with him? If you leave him so your children will have a father who wants to be in their lives, how do you plan to conjure one up? What you need to do is evaluate your options and not overreact. Discuss this with someone who is rational and unbiased. You didn’t list any of the positive traits this “good man” possesses. Be careful before making any rash decisions. No one’s perfect, and he may become more handson as the kids get older. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Carlos B Willingham April 7, 1926 – December 2, 2018 Funeral service for Mr. Carlos B. Willingham, 92, of Dadeville will be held December 5, 2018 at 12pm in the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama burial will follow in Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10 am – 12 pm at the funeral home. Carlos was born April 7, Willingham 1926 to the late Robert and Carrie (Brooks) Willingham. He also was preceded in death by his son, Tony Willingham. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Betty Willingham; children, Steve Willingham, Kenneth (Cindy) Denham, and Barry Denham; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and three nephews. Mr. Willingham was a US Army World War II Veteran and a former softball coach who loved to fish and hunt. Arrangements handled by Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers of Camp Hill
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Mr. Phillip Lynn Foreman 1952 - 2018
Mr. John Ovie Story 1942 - 2018
Funeral Service for Mr. Phillip Lynn Foreman, 66, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. Burial will follow in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Foreman passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1952 in Alexander City, Alabama to Wren Foreman and Annie Laura Foreman. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He enjoyed old cars and trucks, motorcycles, and drag racing and NASCAR. Most of all he loved his grandkids. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lynn Foreman of Alexander City; his children, Brian Foreman (Sarah) of Pike Road, Chris Foreman (Paula) of Sylacauga, Cynthia Schaffer (Tom) of Ohio and Riley Foshee (Jamie) of New Site; brother, Billy Ray Foreman (Joyce) of New Site; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Charlotte Foreman; and brother-in-law, Buddy Sorrell. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Maureen Sorrell, Shirley Coger, and Bobbie Cavendar; and brother, Donald Foreman. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
Memorial Service for Mr. John Ovie Story, 76, formerly of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Veteran honors will be provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Story passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home in Pell City. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Alexander City, Alabama to Ovie “Tobe” Story and Ervis Nichols Story Davis. He was a member and deacon of Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alexander City. Mr. Story honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed country line dancing, fishing, tennis, shooting pool and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his children, Cindy Story Mahan (Tim) of Alexander City, John Tyler Story (Becky) of Prattville and Kim Story Scott (Kelly) of Chelsea; grandchildren, Bren Mahan (Taylor), Elliot Mahan (Ricki), Laura Story, Ansley Story, Mary Grace Story, Kimber Waller (Patrick) and Wesley Scott; greatgrandchildren, Gunner Waller and Mara Mahan; brother, Charles Story of Montgomery; nieces and nephews, David Story (Francesca), Barbara Lee (Brooks), Sandra Story (Sam), Toby Story (Dawn), Marissa Story, Jon Carlie Story; uncle, Fred Nichols; and first cousin, David Nichols. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Nathaniel Edwards, Sr. Funeral service for Mr. Nathaniel Edwards, Sr. of New Site, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Rocky Mount Church Cemetery.
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Mayor Jim Nabors speaks with councilmember Bobby Tapley prior to Monday’s meeting. Nabors missed the last meeting due to illness.
Council if no violation is found. If the inspection indicates a violation, the landlord will be notified and if necessary find the tenant temporary housing until the issue is corrected. If a tenant moves out within two years of the last inspection, no reinspection is required. “We have looked at this for several months to come up with some middle ground for some inspections,” councilmember Tim Funderburke said. “We gave them (landlords) the ordinance last week. I didn’t get a response back.” Councilmember Eric Brown said the ordinance is not for the majority of the landlords, just like most laws. “In a fair and just world, we would have no laws,” Brown said. Tapley said he had gotten negative responses to the ordinance. “I have had several complaints about it,” Tapley said. “I have had several landlords tell me they are not happy.” Tapley said the city should also look at nonrental property. “You have to take care of your own house,” Tapley said. “Just look at this room (courtroom) here.”
Executive session on economic development
The council also went into a 20-minute executive session to discuss economic development at the request of Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ed Collari, who said in a letter delivered to the council before the meeting he wanted to discuss a proposed retail development within the city limits.
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Afterward, the council agreed to a memorandum of understanding that was not read in the public meeting or made available. Alexander City council president Tommy Spraggins acknowledged developers met with all the members of the council individually last week but members had no discussion prior to the executive session about the matter. “They had a lot of data to give us,” Spraggins said. “We did not discuss it.” In recent years, there has been talk of a development containing Publix coming to Alexander City. The first site presented to developers was near River Bank & Trust. A second site at the intersection of Highways 280 and 63 has been presented as well. No site or business was listed at Monday’s meeting. Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors returned to the table for the meeting. In other action the council: • Approved a resolution setting a date for a hearing to revoke business licenses. The licenses are for Teddy Hughes, who is doing business as Phones and Loans, and Jacob Hughes, who is doing business as IPHIX Phones. Both businesses are located at 941 Cherokee Rd. Teddy Hughes was arrested last month and charged with five counts of trafficking hydrocodone/ opium, two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of gambling records and promoting gambling. His arrest came after a months-long investigation by the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task
Force, which received information drugs were being distributed from the Cherokee Road business. “I appreciate the police keeping up with this as close as it is to the school,” Tapley said. “I have had several complaints about it.” • Approved a resolution authorizing the city’s participation in the 2019 Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday. • Approved a resolution to implement a social media policy. The policy provides for “practical guidelines” involving posts to blogs, message boards, chat rooms, online forums, social networking sites and “other sites that permit users to share information with others.” Basically, the policy wants posts to be made on employees’ own time, to be respectful and for employees to assume all others can read the posts. The policy also says employees cannot create Facebook pages, blogs or other social media outlets on behalf of the city without expressed approval of the city clerk. • Approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute agreements with TruGreen for lawn services at T.C. Russell Airport. • Approved a resolution to extend an agreement with Eastern Aviation Fuels for aviation fuels at T.C. Russell Airport. • Approved a request from St. John the Apostle Catholic Church for the annual procession in celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe for Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:45 p.m. The council’s next meeting is Monday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m.
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Ed Oliver, right, takes the oath of office from Judge Ray Martin for House of Representative District 81 on Monday as Oliver’s children Allison and Adam look on.
Oaths great authority, of great responsibility.” East asked the crowd for its continued support in the six years of the position. “I would appreciate your prayers and support in the coming years,” East said. East went right to work, giving county employees information for employment and learning of a scheduled hearing Tuesday in the probate office. East was not the only one taking
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an oath of office Monday. Ed Oliver, who was newly elected to the Alabama House of Representatives District 81, was sworn in with his children holding a family Bible. Martin recalled a day nearly 30 years ago when Oliver’s family helped him become district judge. Oliver said he is already serving as a representative, which happened after the election last month. He has already been part of electing leadership in the Alabama House.
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Tal East, right, takes the oath office for probate judge from Martin as his mother, Ginger East, holds a family Bible.
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eorge Herbert Walker Bush, the nation’s 41st president, may be more fondly remembered after he left office and in death than he was when he lived in the White House, which isn’t unusual for the leader of the free world. Bush — who died Friday at the age of 94 and entered office as one of most qualified of American chief executives — saw his popularity in office peak in 1991, when as commander in chief he ordered Operation Desert Storm to force Iraq out of Kuwait. He presided over the end of the Cold War and had the common sense to avoid gloating over the downfall of the Soviet Union. But he lost his re-election bid in 1992 to the more charismatic, if flawed, Bill Clinton, who seemed to have a better grasp of the economic downturn than Bush. Ironically, Bush and Clinton became allies and close friends after both left office, as they raised funds for Hurricane Katrina victims after the storm devastated the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama in 2005. It’s amazing two rivals with extremely different political philosophies could become such good friends and it speaks to how quickly the nation became polarized between left and right in the last two decades. Those elected officials who rip each other to shreds while praising Bush’s unquestioned class and decency should remember his example when dealing with those they differ with. Conservatives and liberals in Washington, D.C., and in each state capital, could help Bush’s legacy grow by practicing his leadership characteristics. As The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty wrote in an obituary of Bush: “Although Mr. Bush served as president nearly three decades ago, his values and ethics seem centuries removed from today’s acrid political culture. His currency of personal connection was the handwritten letter, not the social media blast.”
took some time over the Thanksgiving break to review 2018 to date and noticed a climatic cycle in news. Nearly every week, Americans were threatened with a crisis coming out of the White House or, at least, Washington — or maybe just national news media. Each of these crises included predictions of dire disasters by scientists (on the environment), economists (on the economy), or “sources close to” whoever was pertinent at the time about our national welfare. “Shoot up here amongst us! One of us has got to have some relief!” (An apropos reference to one of Jerry Clower’s classic tales.) Thanksgiving break came at a wonderful time, and relatively few crises threatened to destroy America or the world last week. No wonder the week of Thanksgiving was so refreshing. Recently, the federal government released its latest report on climate change. According to CNN and ABC, one of the most important aspects of this story is that the White House — now, brace yourself — “dumped” this report on the Friday after Thanksgiving. “Dumping a report” at such a time to minimize news coverage. Shame! From what little I’ve gleaned about the report on climate change, government scientists predict especially catastrophic climate calamities between now and the
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year 2100, unless the government intervenes. Well, since government scientists are making those claims, it must be true, and the next generation will certainly die slow, painful deaths at the hands of a climate out of human control. Fifty years ago, scientists predicted by the turn of the century earth would experience a deadly ice age killing millions and affecting billions across the globe. Some time in the ’80s or ’90s, scientists predicted global warming would raise temperatures high enough to melt polar ice caps and raise ocean levels to the extent most coastal land would be under water. Later, global cooling scientists and global warming scientists agreed neither warming nor cooling was the problem, but climate “change” was the problem that would doom earth’s inhabitants to some kind of environmental cataclysm within the next couple of decades. You know, climate is a pretty big phenomenon, dominating the whole planet from pole to pole and continually swirling around the globe generally from west to east. Climate has been going on for thousands of
years, if not millions or billions, and no one has ever controlled climate as far as I know. Nevertheless, government climate scientists have concluded someone ( i.e. the government) has to control climate change to protect the whole world from absolutely certain predictions of bad stuff happening. Meanwhile, the American economy appears to be moving along nicely with record low unemployment, record high labor participation rates, increasing salaries and wages, and stable GDP around 3 percent. Markets, particularly tech stocks, have been drooping the past few weeks, but only rich people are concerned about losing all that money. So far, most Americans have survived the Trump administration unscathed. Political junkies predict the political climate in Washington and the national media will continue to be unstable through the next two years, producing at least one climatic crisis each week. Political party leaders have promised more crises and investigations between now and the 2020 elections. The political climate is much more difficult to control than the natural environment. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Mississippi. Contact him at PJandMe2@gmail. com.
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Preventing illness is always better than trying to cure it and the flu is no exception. For most Alabamians, a quick trip to the local pharmacy or a doctor and a small copayment are all that are needed to prevent the flu. But have you ever thought about how people without health insurance prevent such illnesses? The cost of that vaccination can be prohibitive, especially when you are living on a limited income. Alabama has thousands of uninsured adults who often must make the hard choice between caring for their family and getting preventative care, such as the flu vaccine. Many of these individuals will not get a flu shot this year, potentially resulting in hospitalizations that could have been avoided. Alabama has an opportunity to solve this problem by increasing access to preventative care by expanding Medicaid.
Having a primary doctor not only saves lives, it saves thousands of dollars in avoiding expensive emergency room visits and hospital admissions. People with health insurance are able to receive muchneeded screenings and vaccinations and to have a place to go when they get sick. How does getting a flu shot make that much of a difference? If an individual doesn’t get vaccinated and catches the flu, he may need medication to help reduce the symptoms (the most common prescription costs around $100). He would have to pay for a doctor visit to have the medicine prescribed, and the doctor might recommend additional doses for his family. But how many individuals living below the poverty level can afford several hundred dollars in prescriptions? If he is unable to buy the medicine and his infection worsens, he is likely to spread it to others and he
may need hospitalization. The CDC reported 710,000 hospitalizations from the flu during last year’s flu season. In Alabama, health officials estimated about 100 deaths due to flu. Just this year, there was a story about a second-grade teacher in Texas who decided not to fill her prescription for Tamiflu when she saw it would be $116. She refused to pay and died three days later from flu-related complications. Many uninsured also have chronic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes and, without health insurance, these conditions only get worse. Providing preventive care through Medicaid expansion ensures healthy families, a healthy workforce and a stable healthcare delivery system. It’s time to invest in a healthy Alabama. Like getting a flu shot, it just makes sense. Donald E. Williamson, M.D. President of the Alabama Hospital Association
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The annual Dadeville Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. The parade will come up LaFayette Street before turning on Broadnax Street passing in front of the courthouse. There will also be activities around the square beginning at noon.
Wednesday, Dec. 5
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will host their monthly luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Thursday, Dec. 6
LUNCH AND LEARN: Mike Morris, district manger with Social Security, will discuss the transition to new Medicare numbers and potential scams. Bring a sack lunch and we will provide dessert and tea. This program is presented by VCCA at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon on Wednesday to reserve a space.
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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: House of Prayer Apostolic Church of Promise is celebrating the 25th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Overseer Emma and Bro. Earnest Hoyle with an appreciation Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting an open house and hayride Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the park visitor center and the tour road will be lit with luminaries. Reservations are required for the hayride. Call 256234-7111 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily to do so.
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CHRISTMAS PARADE: The annual Dadeville Christmas Parade is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The parade will come up LaFayette Street before turning on Broadnax Street passing in front of the courthouse. Starting at noon there will be activities around the courthouse square.
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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Mount Zion West Baptist Church at 962 Peppers Road in Alexander City is hosting a Women of Destiny Conference Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. Speakers include Mother Ora Traylor, Minister Marilyn Benson, Minister JoAnn Shealey, Pastor Georgia Ann Staples, Pastor Betty Hoyett, Prophetess Margie Bullock and Pastor Berthene Ferrell. Sessions start at 7 p.m. nightly with sessions on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 9 a.m.
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OPEN HOUSE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is holding an open house from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to drop by and learn more about the programs offered and the volunteers involved in them. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City.
Friday, Dec. 14
CHOIR CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choir is hosting its annual Christmas concert featuring the Gospel Choir, Varsity Singers and Intro Choir. There will also be solos from many of the students. There will carols, songs and more. The concert is free and is being held at Calvary Heights Baptist Church.
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COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The public is invited to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and assignments to help clean up the roads of Alexander City.
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FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books. FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256825-2506. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call
256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer selfpaced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media.
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CONFERENCE CHAMPS
Alabama and Georgia put on a show Saturday
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Alabama came back from being two touchdowns down against Georgia to win the SEC Championship on Saturday afternoon.
Alabama wins SEC title with 35-28 comeback over Georgia STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Down by 14 points at different points in the second and third quarter, the No. 1 Alabama football team stormed back to a 35-28 win over No. 4 Georgia in the 2018 Southeastern Conference Championship on Saturday in Atlanta. Subbing for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was sidelined early in the fourth quarter with an injury, Jalen Hurts led a pair of fourth-quarter scoring drives for the win. Running back Josh Jacobs was named the game’s Most Valuable Player after accounting for the Tide’s first two touchdowns and leading Alabama’s rushing attack with 83 yards on eight carries. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle led all receivers with 113 yards and a touchdown. Tagovailoa was 10-for-25 passing with two interceptions, 164 yards and a touchdown, while Hurts finished 7 of 9 passing for 82 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for the deciding score, capping a 28-yard effort on the ground in five attempts. After giving up 21 points in the first half, the Crimson Tide defense clamped down in the second half, holding the Bulldogs to a single touchdown early in the third quarter. Defensive back Saivion Smith led all tacklers with a career-best 11, including eight solo stops. It was the second-most tackles by an Alabama player in an SEC Championship Game. Defensive back Deionte Thompson and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams each had eight tackles. Williams came up with a sack and two tackles for loss as well. Neither team scored on their opening two drives to begin the game. The Bulldogs struck first with a 20-yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter. Alabama answered on its ensuing drive when Jacobs rolled into the end zone from a yard out on the first play of the second quarter, evening the score at 7-7 following the extra point from Joseph Bulovas with 14:50 left in the opening half. The eightplay, 75-yard drive began with 3:08 remaining in the first quarter and was highlighted by a 23-yard catch-and-run from Tagovailoa to Henry Ruggs III to move the ball into
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Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) scores a touchdown against Georgia during the SEC Championship on Saturday afternoon.
Bulldog territory. Georgia scored twice in the second quarter. The first came on a 9-yard rushing touchdown that capped a 13-play, 74-yard drive, while the second was an 11-yard touchdown reception that finished off a sixplay, 51-yard drive to put the score at 21-7 with 4:05 left in the half. After rumbling 59 yards on the first play of the ensuing Tide drive, Jacobs bulled his way toward to the goal line two plays later from 1 yard out before the ball came out and squeezed into the end zone, where Jacobs gathered it in for the touchdown. Bulovas’ extra point pulled the Tide within seven points with 2:18 left in the half. The Alabama defense closed the half by forcing a UGA punt as time expired. Following a three-and-out on the Tide’s first possession of the second half, Georgia extended its lead, going 51 yards in three plays to go back up by two touchdowns, 28-14, with 12:39 left in the third quarter. After Georgia missed a 30-yard field goal,
Tagovailoa found freshman Jaylen Waddle for a 51-yard touchdown pass to trim the lead to 28-21 after the Bulovas’ extra point. The play capped a four-play, 72-yard drive that took just 1:29 off the clock. Alabama then tied the game on a 16-play, 80-yard touchdown drive. Hurts came in early in the drive following Tagovailoa’s injury and proceeded to drive the Tide down the field. The touchdown came on a third and 10 when Hurts scrambled out of the pocket and hit Jerry Jeudy in the end zone for the score. After a Georgia fake punt failed to gain the first down, Hurts once again took the Tide down the field starting on its own 48-yard line. After a pair of completions of more than 15 yards moved the ball into the red zone, Hurts raced 15 yards for the touchdown. With 57 seconds left in the game, Alabama’s defense closed out the game by batting down a pair of shots at the end zone, securing the victory.
Wildcats fall to Auburn at Red Devil Duals STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
In a rematch of last week’s home opener, Benjamin Russell’s wrestling team once again fell to Auburn, 45-28, at the Red Devil Duals in CentralPhenix City on Saturday. The Tigers won. Despite the loss, the Wildcats picked up quite a few victories on the mat. Nyshad Hannon, Hezekiah Hunter and Damien Lawry all pinned their respective opponents. At 120 pounds, Hannon had the fastest pin of the day for BRHS, flatting Auburn’s Montarious Smith in 1:42. Both Hunter and Lawry had second-period pins. Hunter defeated Matthew Thornton in 3:10 at 182, and Lawry beat Brian Shaughnessy in 3:01 at heavyweight. At 160, Ryan Spradley earned a major decision against
Houlton Moates, 14-1, and both Robert Graham and Saxon Coker won by decision. Graham had a 7-4 victory against Nehemiah Scott at 138, and at 152, Coker edged Cole Stewart, 5-4.
Dadeville, Reeltown go winless at Tallassee Duals
Dadeville and Reeltown’s competition was too much to handle at the Tallassee Duals on Saturday, as both teams came up short. The Tigers went 0-3, while Reeltown was 0-4. Dadeville’s best attempt of the day came against Brewbaker Tech, which defeated the Tigers, 36-30. The Tigers actually had more victories on the mat, picking up four victories by pin. At 120, Troy Cruz pinned Connor Orlandi, and at 138, RJ Ford flattened Elias Efangideh. Also earning pins for Dadeville were Grayson Knox at 145
and Jaideion Graham at heavyweight. Ford finished undefeated on the day, also earning a pin against Northview’s Arion White, and a victory by forfeit versus Elmore County. The Tigers lost to Northview, 48-24, and the Panthers, 72-6. Reeltown also had a pair of close matches, getting edged by Prattville Christian, 33-30, and Holtville, 39-30. The Rebels’ only win on the mat against PCA was at 220, where Jackson Hornsby pinned Jacob Bius. In the match against the Bulldogs, Reeltown also had just one victory on the mat with Carson Baker earning a pin over Luke Smith in 138. In a 54-18 loss at the hands of Beauregard, Reeltown’s John Hammonds picked up the only contested win, flattening Nathaniel Churches. The Rebels also suffered a 66-12 loss to Tallassee.
SPORTS CALENDAR Tuesday, Dec. 4 High school boys basketball Horseshoe Bend at Fayetteville, 6:30 p.m. Beauregard at Reeltown, 7:30 p.m. Childersburg at Central Coosa, 7 p.m. Hope Christian at Lyman Ward, 5:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Horseshoe Bend at Fayetteville, 5 p.m. Childersburg at Central Coosa, 6 p.m. Beauregard at Reeltown, 5:30 p.m. High school wrestling Tallassee at Benjamin Russell, 2 p.m. Beauregard, Alabama School for the Blind at Dadeville, 5 p.m. Reeltown, Montgomery Catholic at Elmore County, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 High school wrestling Beulah at Dadeville, 2 p.m.