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EDA gains tool Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance has new recruiting tool STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance will now have an additional job recruitment tool at its disposal – Dunn & Bradstreet Hoover’s database. LMAEDA Executive Director Don McClellan said the database will help the alliance recruit new industry and help improve existing industries in the area. “Data is a critical asset for organizations developing and implementing retention, expansion, attraction and workforce intervention programs,” McClellan said in a release. “Using information from this database, we will be able to identify companies within our target parameters and be able to determine whether those companies are on the cusp of future investment.” D&B Hoovers is a business intelligencegathering tool providing in-depth company profiles, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) reports, competitor lists, corporate family relationships, financial data, executive and mid-management contacts and industry information to its members. Access to the database by LMAEDA is thanks in part to funding from Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley. LMAEDA Director of Community Development Denise Walls said the database will help the alliance better identify industry prospects. “D&B Hoovers offers a way to target companies by geographical areas, industry type and supply chain, which are all recruitment strategies that were decided on by our board of directors this year,” Walls See EDA • Page 9

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Lance Meigs, recently awarded Firefighter of the Year, said being a firefighter/paramedic in a small town has its disadvantages, such as going to a vehicle crash and knowing the victim personally or going on calls involving a child. However, being in the profession is something he’s wanted to do since high school.

‘He’s always willing to help’ Firefighter of the Year Meigs goes above and beyond to serve By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

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Meigs is one of the Alexander City Fire Department’s most highly-trained employees. He’s been with the fire department for 11 years.

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Students at Horseshoe Bend School will be celebrating FCCLA week Monday through Friday to help recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month. Students will be exposed various aspects of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Felicia Williams, the program’s advisor at Horseshoe Bend, sees the program as a way to teach students life skills. “They can learn a lot in the program that will be helpful for the rest of their lives,” Williams said. “They learn about leadership and teamwork while working on various applications like fashion and entrepreneurship.” FCCLA is a nonprofit, national and technical student organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education. Beginning Monday, members will host and take part in activities to introduce others to FCCLA through conversations and sharing their experiences of the

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bout nine years ago, firefighter Lance Meigs got his Emergency Medical Technician license at noon and 30 minutes later was dispatched to a murder scene. It was a trial by fire for Meigs, who was recently named Firefighter of the Year by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Meigs, 31, began his career with the fire department in 2008 and steadily advanced to firefighter/paramedic. In simplest terms, he fights fires and saves lives. See MEIGS • Page 9

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Bathroom Peeping Tom stuns retirement home employee DEAR ABBY: Something happened at work that has me traumatized. I work at a retirement house for a convent. The nuns are sweet, kind and easy to get along with. But last week while I was using the bathroom, a nun decided to be a Peeping Tom while I was on the toilet. She laughed at me in a taunting manner saying, “I can see you!” I screamed at her to stop, but she just kept looking and laughing at me. When she finally left, I was in shock. I reported the nun to my supervisor as soon as I could, but later in the day I was still so humiliated and upset that I ended up having an anxiety attack. I can’t stop thinking about it. It left me feeling disgusted with the nun and with myself. I want to report her to the police, but I don’t want drama at work. This is my only source of income. I need my job in order to provide for my kids, but I no longer feel comfortable

DEAR ABBY Advice working in a place where there are perverted nuns who don’t respect people’s privacy. What do I do? I’m confused and angry, spending my days in my home crying and contemplating whether to file a police report. Please give me some advice. -- TRAUMATIZED IN THE EAST DEAR TRAUMATIZED: I hope you realize that the behavior the retired nun exhibited is that of a 4-year-old. She may suffer from dementia. While the woman may have had good judgment in her younger years, clearly she does not now. It may be the reason she is living in that retirement community.

I’m curious about how your supervisor reacted when you told her what happened. If you cannot move beyond the trauma, talk to the director of the home and ask for counseling so you can regain some perspective. Filing a police report may not be the way to go. DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are getting ready to retire. We are both employed and will have continued access to health insurance through our employers in retirement. My insurance covers her even if I predecease her, unless she remarries. My wife now says she wants to carry her own health insurance because she feels she might want to remarry sometime after my death. Her new interest about remarrying bothers me, and I feel somewhat guilty about that. What has me depressed is the question of who she would want to be buried beside -- her

new husband or me. We have been married for 38 years, and the possibility of having a final resting place without her seems very lonely and like I am being rejected. It almost feels like a divorce. These are thoughts and feelings I can neither shake off nor rationalize. Your thoughts? -- LIFE GOES ON DEAR LIFE GOES ON: Your wife is trying to keep her options open, which, although it isn’t sentimental, makes sense. There are no guarantees that if you predecease her, she will be swept off her feet, so you may be worrying needlessly. If you haven’t told her how you feel, it might put your mind at ease if you do. 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 Donnie Ray Morgan The memorial service for Donnie Ray Morgan, age 66 of the Mountain Community, will be on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Rev. Raymond Long officiating. Mr. Morgan passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Clay County Hospital. Born in Tallapoosa County and a former resident of Goodwater and Hatchett Creek, he had resided in Clay County since 1996. Mr. Morgan was employed by Russell Manufacturing for 20 years and later as an equipment operator for Saiia Construction where he worked in open shaft quarries. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife,

Rebecca L. Morgan of the Mountain Community; three daughters: Brandi Sanford (Dwayne) of Alexander City, Vickie Lett (Dean) of Lineville and Jennifer Mann (Keith) of Opelika; three sons: Jeremy Paul Morgan of Alexander City, Matthew Morgan (Jessica) and Daniel Morgan, both of the Mountain Community; his mother, Lois Morgan of Hackneyville; six brothers: Gristle Morgan Jr. (Irene) of Alexander City, James “Doc” Morgan (Karen) of Millerville, Billy “Wild Bill” Morgan (Janith) of Sylacauga, Roger “Duck” Morgan (Kathy) of Hackneyville, Stephen “Tater” Morgan of Fountain, UT and Joseph “Little Red” Morgan (April) of Cairo, GA, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his

Jerry Holley 1/22/1952 – 1/22/2019 Mr. Holley, 67, formerly of Alexander City, Alabama will be memorialized at Cathedral of Faith Church of God in Christ Atlanta, Georgia 1 p.m. EST Saturday, February 9, 2019. father, Gristle Norman Morgan Sr. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland. Share condolences online by visiting benefieldfuneralhome.com. Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland will be in charge of arrangements.

Duck stamp contest ending this year STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The final Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest is now accepting entries with the winner being featured on the design of the 2020-21 stamp. Revenue generated from the sale of the 2019 waterfowl stamp will continue to benefit waterfowl and their associated habitats. However, following this year’s contest, the state will transition from the physical stamp to a license privilege and the contest will be discontinued. “With the implementation of the lifetime waterfowl stamp and the added waterfowl stamp privilege section on the regular hunting license, the number of individuals wanting the physical stamp has continued to decline,” Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Migratory Game Bird coordinator Seth Maddox said. “Declining demand for the actual stamp combined with a decreased participation in the art contest has made it cost prohibitive to continue

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Eric Greene won the 2018 Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries’ Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest with this painting.

creating a physical stamp or conduct the contest. Funds generated by the license privilege will provide the same benefits to Alabama’s waterfowl as the funds generated by the sale of the actual stamp.” The Alabama stamp is currently required for all licensed hunters when hunting migratory waterfowl in the state. Revenue from the sale of the stamp is used to purchase, establish or improve migratory waterfowl habitat. The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only. Only original horizontal artworks depicting a species of North American migratory duck or goose will be eligible. The Canada

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Above: Brittany East, Mary Carol Rasbury, Syndey Kelly, Taylor Brown, Emma Walker, Baylor Turner and Katie Rasbury are Power of One recipients for Horseshoe Bend School FCCLA this year. Top right: Horseshoe Bend School senior Makaila Sims displays a fashion drawing she is working on for a state competition for FCCLA. Right: Walker works on presentation boards.

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FCCLA program with others. Some of the week’s activities will include presentations of student achievements during school announcements. Seven students will be celebrated for completing the Power of One program, a goal setting program with five units that must be completed before being recognized. Brittany East, Mary Carol Rasbury, Syndey Kelly, Taylor Brown, Emma Walker, Baylor Turner and Katie Rasbury will receive state and national recognition for completing the program. Williams said 16 students are working STAR events. STAR events, Students Taking Action with Recognition, are competitive events where members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills and career preparation. While taking part in

continued from Page 1 the celebration, Williams said the program is conducting a fundraiser through a Valentine’s sale where FCCLA members take orders from fellow students to deliver Valentines to fellow students. Materials for the Valentine’s sale are limited. Those interested in purchasing are asked to place orders quickly. Carnations are $1 each, half dozen carnations with a vase are $7, dozen carnations with a vase are $12, a stuffed Valentine animal is $3 and a candy gram is 50 cents. Orders will be taken through Feb. 13 and delivered after lunch Feb. 14 at the school. Many of the students helping with FCCLA week will be attending the state convention in March taking part in competitions many of the members are already preparing for such as seventh-graders Katie Rasbury and Ansley Lewis.

“We are competing in entrepreneurship,” Katie Rasbury said. “We have created dog treats.” The girls were polishing their PowerPoint presentation after school Wednesday and have even gotten their product placed in a store. “Our treats are at Harbor Point Ship Store,” Lewis said. Williams said one Horseshoe Bend student will be running for a state office at the state convention in March. “Sydney Kelly is running for office,” Williams said. “After the election is held, winners interview before it is announced what position they get.” Williams said Horseshoe Bend FCCLA has applied for several awards including: • Golden Chapter Award • Focus on Alabama, a state project where FCCLA members organized a food drive com-

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ll the time we hear, “There’s nothing to do in this town.” But it simply is not a factual statement. Take a look at our community calendar right here in this newspaper on any given day and you’re sure to find something to do, whether it’s that day or over the weekend or within the next couple of weeks. There’s always some type of fundraiser event, like the upcoming Valentine banquet or Saturday’s chili cook-off. The cook-off is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ocie & Belle’s in downtown Alexander City. It’s the second annual Leslie Gaston Memorial Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation. It’s for a great cause and there will be cash prizes. Is that really something you’d turn down on a pretty Saturday afternoon? Saturday will also bring the annual Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Day from 7 to 11 a.m. All-you-caneat pancakes, sausage and ham in the Dadeville Elementary cafeteria for just $6. What’s not to like about gathering with a great area civic club and some friends and enjoying some grub? Also on Saturday, the Valentine Banquet promises a good dinner and lots of entertainment at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alex City. Proceeds will benefit youth events and camps. Again, it’s a great cause and something to get out of the house and enjoy. There’s a concert at the Weogufka Center at 7 p.m. Saturday. There will be music and a Valentine sweet shop that promises pie, cake, cookies and candy. Satisfy your sweet tooth and enjoy some tunes. Next week our local theater, ACT II, will be putting on its production of “Love Letters.” How can you go wrong supporting local theater and enjoying a good show? The Lake Martin area is full of fun things to do and it’s important to remember our neighbors are the ones who head these things up. They’re the ones organizing the events, cooking the pancakes and rallying the entertainment. Show some support for the community by attending these kind of things, and stop saying there’s nothing to do. There’s plenty to do; you’ve just got to get out there and show up.

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ne of the most romantic times of the year is just about here. Thursday we’ll all celebrate that event dedicated to love called Valentine’s Day. Cards, flowers, candles, gifts and other expressions of love will be the theme. I’m already gearing up for this special day so I can surprise my Sweetie. I’ll admit some of the gifts in the past haven’t gone over as well as I had thought they would. I’ve given that precious lady a weed eater, a pancake maker, a very nice soap dispenser for the sink and a garbage disposal unit. Short of giving her a new shotgun, I truly believed these were very nice, well thought-out gifts. These past few years I’ve tried to give more personal gifts she can treasure as her own. The 2-liter bottle of perfume I ordered off the internet was my first attempt. That thing cost me nearly $8, plus shipping and handling. Then there were the bib overalls, the monogrammed fish scaler and the mood ring from the Home Shopping Network. Hey, that mood ring really worked because it stayed black for about a month after I gave it to her. This year I decided to save myself some grief. I sat my lovely bride down and

GERALD HALLMARK Columnist told her what I had planned for this year’s Valentine treat. I’ve planned an intimate dinner for two from a local Scottish restaurant to be followed by a causal visit through the aisles of dreams where exciting outdoor adventures are born. After this we are going home to sit on the couch and watch a favorite movie I have on DVD. I intend to turn down the lights and then fall lovingly asleep in each other’s arms. Wives have a very practical side to them despite the fact they cry over old black and white romance movies. She stared at me very hard, grabbed me up by the collar and pulled me right up into her face. I can tell you that was not romantic. She let me know in no uncertain terms going through the drive-thru at McDonald’s and eating in the car wasn’t an intimate dinner for two. Also, going through the sporting goods department at Walmart wasn’t exactly dreamland to her. She really cut me to the quick when she said she was tired of watching my old

Clint Eastwood Westerns and falling asleep while propped up on her wasn’t a bit romantic. Valentine’s cards represent love, don’t they? So let me remind you of the greatest Valentine verse ever written, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” You can’t state love any better than that no matter how hard you try. Give the gift of love this year by giving everyone you meet the opportunity to hear about God’s love for them. Invite them to church, witness to them or pray for them. That is true love any day of the year. Well, I’m back to square one on these gifts. I think I’ll buy her a big box of chocolates even though she’s on a diet. I could sacrifice myself and eat them for her just to show my love. Man, that’s sounding better all the time. I might even drop by the funeral home and see if I can get enough extra flowers for a bouquet. This is shaping up to be a memorial Valentine’s Day. I can just see that mood ring now, can’t you? Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City. His column appears each Friday.

Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Ed Oliver represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached on his cell phone at 334803-1889. His office is located at 11 South Union Street Suite 410-B in Montgomery. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

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We moved to Alex City a year ago and one thing I’ve noticed is, yes, there is a lot of fast food but I always wished they would have opened up the restaurant on Highway 280 close to River North Marina. I even called the owner of Fried Tomato Buffet in Montgomery and asked him about opening up a restaurant up this way. He said, “Find me

a place.” Fast food is great but wouldn’t you just love a place with healthier choices and a bigger variety? And I was thinking, the place on 280 where they tore down the building that was there which overlooks the lake, wouldn’t that be an awesome place to have an affordable restaurant with a view of the lake? Lake Martin is beautiful and I think not only residents

but people who come here for reunions, fishing tournaments and just to relax would enjoy having a place to eat and also enjoy the view. Can you imagine it at night? I can. Can you imagine how many people that would attract? Just my opinion and I think it’s something to think about. How about y’all? Denise Thrasher Alexander City

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The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 2 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, swap meet and campfire discussion. Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers, non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

Today - Feb. 28

CITIZENS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY: Applications for the 15th Alexander City Citizens Public Safety Academy are being accepted through Feb. 28. The academy meets once a week on Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks. Participants gain insight, knowledge and hands on training associated with the police and fire departments. The first meeting will be at the Alexander City City Hall March 5 at 6 p.m. The academy runs through May 7. Applications are available at the Alexander City Police Department and the city’s website at alexandercityal. gov/police/page/citizen-academy.

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TAX ASSISTANCE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is providing free tax and electronic filing assistance Jan. 28 to April 15. The program is to assist seniors 60 and over with no income limit, taxpayers under 60 with incomes less than $54,000 and disabled taxpayers. Taxpayers will be assisted in the order they are registered. From Jan. 28 through February, assistance will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. March assistance will be available Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 to April 15 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return, photo ID/drivers license for taxpayer and spouse, Social Security cards, W2s, 1099s, SSA 1099 and 1095A if you have health insurance through the government marketplace. For more information call 256-2340347.

Today-Feb. 8

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY FELLOWSHIP: The Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is hosting the AfroAmerican History Fellowship Week Feb. 4-8 at 7 p.m. nightly at the Early Rose District Center on E Street in Alexander City. Speakers will be Rev. Develkio Wilson, Pastor Ann Staples, Sister Joetta Maxwell, Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr. and Rev. Kelvin Brown.

Feb. 8-Feb.9

SOCCER REGISTRATION: The Alexander City Youth Soccer Registration is Feb. 8 from 5 - 7 p.m. and Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arbor at First United Methodist Church. Registration is $65

Saturday, Feb. 9

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Day will be Saturday, Feb. 9 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Dadeville Elementary Cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes, sausage and ham for $6. VALENTINE BANQUET: Calvary Heights Baptist Church in Alexander City is hosting a Valentine Banquet with dinner and entertainment Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 and proceeds benefit the youth events and camps. Tickets can be purchased at Kennedy Service across from the Post Office. CONCERT: The New Kandu Band will be in concert at the Weogufka Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Tickets at $15, $25 for a couple and children 12 and under are free. the

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Monday, Feb. 11

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present “Jazzy Blues-Her Way” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher’s meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Cooper Recreation Center. AUTHOR TALK: John Evans will be at the Dadeville Public Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 to speak about his book “In the Shadow of Cotton: Memories of a Mill Village Kid.”

Wednesday, Feb. 13

LIBRARY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Library is Tom Ward at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Ward will present “To Treat and to Train: Tuskegee’s John A. Andrew Clinic.” Ward is a member of the Alabama Humanities Foundation’s Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

Thursday, Feb. 14

“LOVE LETTERS”: For one night only, ACT II will host this Pulitzer Prize finalist in dinner theater for Valentine’s Day at 7 p.m. Tickets are $70 each and include a three-course seated dinner, wine and a rose for the ladies. Purchase tickets at www.actheatre2. com or call 256-748-8073.

Friday, Feb. 15

“LOVE LETTERS”: ACT II will host this Pulitzer Prize finalist 7 p.m. at the ACT II Fine Arts Center, 216 Tallapoosa St. Tickets are $15 each. A wine and cheese reception will follow the performance. Purchase tickets at www.actheatre2.com or call 256-7488073.

Saturday, Feb. 16

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Feb. 16. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com.

Feb. 17-19

CHURCH REVIVAL: Union Methodist Church at 4428 Hwy. 50, is hosting a revival, “ Revive Us Again.” Feb. 17, Brother Tim Thompson will be the guest preacher at the morning service at 11 a.m.. Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m., there will be a covered dish supper followed by the service at 6:30 p.m. lead by Brother Mark Wells. Monday night, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., Brother Jay Woodall will be the guest preacher. Tuesday, Feb. 19 night at 7 p.m., Brother Eddy Kelsey will wrap up this exciting revival event.

Sunday, Feb. 17

ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Watch Annual Meeting is Sunday, Feb. 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Center. The meeting will be followed by a social from 3:30 to 4 p.m. “LOVE LETTERS”: ACT II will host this Pulitzer Prize finalist at 2 p.m. at the ACT II Fine Arts Center, 216 Tallapoosa St. Tickets are $15 each. Purchase tickets at www.actheatre2.com or call 256-748-8073.

Monday, Feb. 18

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Marty Olliff will present “The Great War In the Heart of Dixie” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 18 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

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Tuesday, Feb. 19

BOARD MEETING: The Alexander City Board of Education will meet 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at the Board of Education Building.

Thursday, Feb. 21

SENIORX: Debroah Jones with SeniorRx will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Saturday, Feb. 23

BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing for Brandon Fuller at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. It will feature 49 North of Dadeville and Fellowship Quartet of Alexander City. Ronnie Betts will be the emcee.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Thomas Ward Jr. will present “To Treat and To Train Tuskegee’s John Andrew Clinic” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

Feb. 25-26

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Tallapoosa County Commission is holding its quarterly Throw Away Days Feb. 25 -26. Dumpsters will be at the Alexander City Courthouse Annex, Double Bridges, in Jacksons Gap at the intersection of Eagle Creek Road and Main Street, at the intersection of Youngs Ferry Road and Gibson Road and at the Union Community Center. Liquids including paint, paint thinner, and pesticides, appliances with compressors including air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers, tires, batteries, light bulbs, televisions, computers , propane tanks, and hazardous or medical waste are not allowed.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

FRAUD CLASS: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting a fraud class “How to Protect Yourself from Fraud” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. The class is presented by Mutual Savings Credit Union. For more information call 205-682-1156.

Saturday, March 2

SPRING RALLY: The Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club East Alabama Regional Spring Rally is Saturday, March 1 at Wind Creek State Park. There will be a special convoy Saturday afternoon. There will also be displays, swap meet and campfire discussion. Admission is free for Wind Creek State Park campers, non-campers will need to pay admission to the park.

Monday, March 4

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Suzannah Solomon Wilson will present “Alabama Cemeteries and Other Things” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, March 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Membership is $20 a person or $30 a couple.

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said in a release. “We will target companies that fit the natural strengths of our area and workforce. The database will also allow us to develop supplychain contacts for our existing industries which we can use as a recruitment strategy as well.� McClellan believes the database will be valuable with impending tariffs on imports. “Simplifying the supply chain has become a big deal in manufacturing because of the global tariff issues facing companies now,� McClellan said. “We hope to use the tariff issue to our advantage in recruitment and utilizing the D&B database for our existing companies will help them as well.� Coley realized the database could be extremely beneficial to LMAEDA recruitment efforts using the strategies laid out by the LMAEDA team and board of directors at the beginning of the year. “The big question in recruitment

“All play an important role when we work projects and we couldn’t do it without them.� — Don McClellan LMAEDA executive director has always been how do you identify companies that could possibly be a fit for our area,� Coley said in a release. “In the past we have relied on the state to bring us projects. We have engaged the services of professional site consultants. We’ve placed ads in trade magazines, attended conferences. We’ve done all of those things. While we’ve had some success and will continue to utilize those avenues as well, the D&B database will be a

new tool in our toolbox that will give us a way to directly reach more companies and be more aggressive in our efforts to bring jobs to the area.� Once a prospect is identified, LMAEDA will make contact through email, mail and direct calls to facilitate a face-to-face visit with the company, either in Alexander City or their location. “Providing the company with information about buildings and sites, infrastructure, workforce and logis-

tics is very important,� McClellan said. “Most importantly we want them to know that we have excellent workforce development programs at Central Alabama Community College. Being able to find skilled labor is the top priority for all manufacturing industries now. Our partnership with CACC is invaluable to our recruitment efforts. “We are greatly appreciative to commissioner Coley for funding this database membership for us. Within our budget limitations, we would not be able to afford it otherwise. Economic development is truly a team sport and even though we currently only have a staff of three, it feels good to know that our team is much broader than that. Every elected official, our board members, city and county employees, especially the engineering departments, all play an important role when we work projects and we couldn’t do it without them.�

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An experienced paramedic was with him the day of the shooting which resulted in the murder. “It was a man in his 30s and that was probably nine years ago,� Meigs said. “He was pronounced dead on arrival. I think I handled it pretty well. But I don’t want to say it didn’t bother me.� Meigs and his wife, Erica, have a 6-year-old son named Hunter, and the dangers and horrors of being a firefighter/paramedic isn’t something he discusses with his family. “I’ll be honest with you, you block a lot of them out,� Meigs said of his experiences. “One thing you learn here is you don’t take it home. You leave it at the door.� Meigs said he wanted to be a firefighter since high school. “It just interested me,� he said. “I guess it’s just the excitement of it.� Meigs said he was surprised and honored by being selected the city’s top firefighter. His immediate supervisor, Capt. Wayne Windsor, said the honor is well-deserved. “He’s a good employee, problem free, worry free and goes out of his way to help people,� Windsor said. “The younger firefighters look up to him. He’s a leader. He’s a good role model.� Windsor, who has been with the fire department 28 years, said he has worked with Meigs for six months.

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“He’s who I look for when I need something done,� Windsor said. “The basics of why he was nominated was he’s always willing to help and takes it on his own to do things. When I give him a task to do, I don’t have to worry about it because it’s going to get done and done Meigs right, and that’s what I look for.� Meigs said he has made countless runs to structure fires, vehicle crashes and shootings. The biggest blaze he helped fight was at Cecil’s Public House, a popular downtown Alex City restaurant in destroyed by fire in 2012. Meigs said firefighters work 24-hour shifts and are off 48 hours. During the 24 hours, he can be called on to fight a blaze or help save a life as a paramedic. The fire department has nine ambulances. Being a firefighter/paramedic in a small town has its disadvantages, such as arriving on the scene of a vehicle crash and knowing the victim personally, Meigs said. “I’m from Daviston, 30 minutes up the road, but I still know a lot of people around here,� he said. “Sometimes you have a case where you actually know the people. There was this one man in a wreck and he ended up dying later.� The worst case for a firefighter/

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Public Notices Township 22 North, Range 22 East, Tallapoosa County Alabama, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S 88° 30’ 0â€? W, a distance of 340.76’ to a corner set on the 490’ Contour of Lake Martin (Lake Martin Datum); thence the following courses along said contour N 3° 57’ 35â€? E, a distance of 30.86’; thence N 1° 57’ 12â€? W, a distance of 8.39’; thence N 44° 05’ 37â€? W, a distance of 9.29’; thence N 4° 26’ 08â€? W, a distance of 10.47’; thence N 18° 20’ 28â€? E, a distance of 37.21’; thence N 25° 07’ 39â€? E, a distance of 39.16’; thence N 29° 33’ 12â€? E, a distance of 16.36’ a point on said contour; thence leaving said Lake proceed S 89° 40’ 00â€? E, a distance of 25.06’ to a corner set, being the SW comer of Lot 29 of Lake Hill Estate: thence along the south line of Lot 29 S 89° 40’ 00â€? E, a distance of 233.00’ to a corner set; thence continue along said south line S 81° 30’ 00â€? E, a distance of 172.00’ to a 1/2 Crimped Pipe found on the west right of way of Lake Hill Drive (R/W 60’) and SE Corner of said lot 29 and the point of curvature of a non-tangent curve, concave to the west, having a radius of 699.68’ a central angle of 8° 50’ 18â€?, and a chord of 107.83’ bearing S 17° 55’ 06â€? W; thence south along said curve, a distance of 107.93’ to a 1/2â€? rebar found on the west right of way of said road; thence leaving said road proceed S 88° 30’ 00â€? W, a distance of 85.38’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING; must answer the VERIFIED COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE and other relief claimed by Plaintiffs herein by the 25 day of March, 2019, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against each of them in the above civil action now pending in Court. Thomas A. Radney, Attorney for Plaintiffs, Radney, Radney -DFNVRQ //& 3RVW 2IÂżFH Box 819, Alexander City, AL 35011 Alexander City Outlook: Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2019 TRUSSELL

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Burns’ documentary team to preview ‘Country Music’ PBS series STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Producers of famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’ eight-part series on the history of country music will present excerpts focusing on Alabama’s Hank Williams at a special event on March 29 in Montgomery. Longtime Burns collaborators Dayton Duncan and Julie Dunfey will appear for the screening at 6 p.m. at the Alabama Department of Archives and History to preview a portion of the 16-hour PBS series “Country Music” scheduled to begin in September. No tickets are required for the event and attendees will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. “Nothing says Alabama more than the soulful sound of classic country music,” state archives director Steve Murray said. “We are delighted to host a preview of what will be another terrific PBS documentary shedding light on an essential aspect of Southern and American culture.” Duncan, who wrote the script for “Country Music” and its companion book, said the series tells the story of country music from its earliest days, exploring the fascinating lives of trailblazers along the way. In addition to Alabama’s Williams and Emmylou Harris, the film includes biographies of the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe, Bob Wills, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and many others. The Alabama Department of Archives and History is located next to the Alabama State Capitol and just a short drive from the cemetery where Williams is buried. The archives have an extensive collection of Williams memorabilia and other related items which will be on display for guests attending the screening, which will be held in the Joseph M. Farley Auditorium. Duncan and Dunfey will introduce the film and answer audience questions at the end. Alabama Public Television and the archives will host a reception afterward for attendees to meet the producers.

OPEN DOOR WEDNESDAY Photos by Jimmy Wigfield / The Outlook Left: Benjamin Russell physical science teacher Angie Pearce directs her sophomore students in an exercise to learn the periodic table of the elements during Open Door Wednesday at the high school this week. Helping the 20 students in the class to memorize the table are elements printed on the ceiling tiles. ‘They really like the periodic table … it’s fresh for them,’ Pearce said. The students studied physics in the first semester and are studying chemistry in the second. Pictured are, from left, Ashanti Presley, Julie Battle, Chloe Bagley and Pearce. Top: Pictured are, from left, Toi Gates, Battle, Bagley, Pearce and Tenyia Hardnett.

Longhorns have a beef but don’t show it By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

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Top: Robin Norris with Little Girl, her favorite longhorn. Above: People often stop by Norris’ farm in Elmore County to snap photos of her longhorns but she said folks should bring them loaf bread to snack on. ‘They love bread,’ she said.

onghorn cattle look scary with pointy racks stretching 6 or more feet across but can be gentle beasts, a local rancher said. They even like munching on bread. “Longhorns are really fascinating animals,” said ranch owner and retired U.S. Army colonel Robin Norris, the first female to be elected to the Elmore County Cattlemen’s Association board. “They are easy to manage. I know they look like scary animals but actually they are pretty docile cows if they know you.” Norris said while she has favorites among her longhorns, they are not pets. She breeds some of the female longhorns with her black angus bull to produce beef cattle, then they are off to market. “The unique thing about a longhorn is they are fabulous mama cows,” Norris said. “They are disease-resistant and the meat is fabulous. It’s low in cholesterol and it’s good for you.” Norris, 63, said another woman who raises longhorns got her interested in the breed about eight years ago and she got involved in the cattle business. Both sexes of the breed have distinctive horns with sharp tips and Norris said she has never been injured by one, although she is often among them delivering bales of hay. “I know to not get too close to them,” Norris said. “I’ve got a couple of them that will let me come up to them, rub on them. But you have to be careful with the horns because they could hit you with one, not meaning to hurt you but unintentionally may hit you.” Norris has a favorite longhorn named “Little Girl” among a dozen on her farm off Alabama Highway 63 in rural Elmore County near Eclectic. “She’s got a set of horns on her but she will let you walk up to her and pet her,” Norris said. “She’s just a really gentle cow.” Most people associate longhorns with Texas but there are several farms in Alabama with herds, Norris said. “One of the reasons why (ranchers) like to raise longhorns is they will eat anything,” Norris said. “They will clean up a pasture.” Norris does the rest of the work around her farm. “I put the hay out, I work on fences. … I try to do most of it by myself,” she said. “I really like my longhorns. They are easy to take care of. They are easy to manage and just great animals.” Norris said people often stop at her farm to snap pictures of the unusual creatures and recommend they bring a special treat. “Bring a loaf of bread because they love bread,” she said.

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Step in the right direction Central Coosa wins area title, secures home court in sub-regional

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Winning their fourth straight area boys basketball championship wasn’t exciting for the sheer fact of securing another area title for the Central Coosa Cougars. It was meaningful for one reason and one reason only. “Because we’re staying at home,” Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “Barbour County (or Abbeville), that’s a good travel. We didn’t want to have to do that, get out of school early and have all those inconveniences. This way we’re right here at home.” Central Coosa wasn’t trying to come across cocky or conceited, but a 69-52 defeat of Thorsby on Thursday night to earn the Class 2A Area 8 championship was just a step on the right path. The ultimate goal still remains the blue hardware in Birmingham. “This is the normal,” Cougar senior Josh McGhee said. “We’re just waiting on the next step. We feel great going forward.” It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park though for Coosa on Thursday night, especially in the early goings. Shots didn’t seem to be falling for the Cougars in the opening minutes, and Cole Hight hit a 3-pointer for the Rebels in the final minute of the first quarter to cut Thorsby’s deficit to 15-13 going into the second. But once the Cougars settled in, they started to take off in

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Central Coosa’s Jovon Richardson puts up a shot during the Class 3A Area 8 championship Thursday night against Thorsby.

the second quarter. The Rebels were held scoreless for the first three minutes of the frame, and

in that time, Coosa had scored 11 straight points to bust out a double-digit lead.

“Coach Freeman just calmed us down and got us right,” McGhee said. “He told us we

needed to slow down and think about the shots we were taking.” But more than what Freeman directed the Cougars to do offensively, it was the defensive pressure that was noticeably different in the second quarter. The Rebels had nine turnovers in the frame, and six of those were off Coosa steals. “They probably won’t admit it, but I think they were (nervous),” Freeman said. “Anytime you’re playing someone for the third time, everybody knows everybody. Everybody knows what we’re trying to get done, and it’s difficult. They played us very hard right there at the beginning and throughout the game. We were able to get a run or two there that kinda built the lead up, and it just worked itself out in the end.” Rebounding was a big factor working in Coosa’s advantage. It out-boarded Thorsby, 39-34, and was led by Quin Brooks, who grabbed 13 off the glass. Josh McGhee, Jovon Richardson and Omar Gaddis all had at least six boards. “It’s always good to be able to get another crack at it when you’re down there on that end because it takes so long sometimes,” Freeman said. “Those guys weren’t really missing much but when they did miss, we were able to get those caroms and push the ball up the court and I think See COUGARS • Page 12

BRHS falls short of Opelika in area final By JORDAN D. HILL Opelika-Auburn News

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Dadeville’s Nhylee Banks, center, has been an essential part of the Tigers’ success this season, and they’re hoping she’ll continue to be strong tonight in the Class 3A Area 7 championship.

Dadeville hunting down pair of area hoops titles tonight

The Benjamin Russell girls basketball team faced a tough challenge in trying to dethrone Opelika as Class 6A Area 6 champion Thursday. As the Wildcats quickly found out, the task was simply too tall to take on. The Bulldogs were downright dominant against Benjamin Russell in the area title game, scoring the first 31 points of the contest en route to a 69-13 victory. Claire Worth played a major role in Opelika’s win, as she scored 17 points in the game’s first five minutes. Worth ended the win with a game-high 25 points as well as five steals. “Every night we have someone step up, and she definitely stepped up and hit shots,” Opelika coach Devin Booth said. “She works really hard, and it was nice to see her rewarded for that. The work ethic and getting those shots to fall kind of settled us in for the rest of the game.” The Bulldogs rode

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Benjamin Russell’s Timira Lawson (2) is tied up by Opelika’s Evita Debrow (33) in the first half of the Class 6A Area 6 championship on Thursday.

Worth’s hot hand and an unrelenting defense through an opening quarter that got out of hand

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Dadeville’s boys and girls basketball teams were on opposite ends of the spectrum Wednesday night. On the boys side, the Tigers had to fight back from a 20-point deficit to steal a narrow 60-54 victory over Beulah. But the girls’ squad was unstoppable from the get go and annihilated Randolph County, 54-16. However, both are back on the same track and looking to hoist their respective Class 3A Area 7 championship trophies tonight at home. The girls will kick off the festivities at 5 p.m. as they take on Beulah, which defeated B.B. Comer, 46-39, in the other semifinal. Dadeville has split with the Bobcats this season and suffered a narrow defeat in the teams’ last meeting. “We just have to correct some things and come out ready to play,” Dadeville girls coach Pam Holloway said. “They’ve gotten a lot better, and they’ve moved up some of their younger players. So we need to come out ready to play and cut down on the turnovers, and we have to execute a lot better than we did last time we played them.” See DADEVILLE • Page 12

quickly. As Benjamin Russell struggled with Opelika’s high-pressure defense, the Bulldogs

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LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Friday, Feb. 8 High school boys basketball Class 3A Area 7 championship Randolph County at Dadeville, 6:30 p.m. High school girls basketball Class 3A Area 7 championship Beulah at Dadeville, 5 p.m. High school wrestling Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Reeltown in AHSAA Sectional Tournament at Montgomery, TBA College baseball Coastal Alabama South at Central Alabama (2), 1 p.m. College softball Central Alabama in FPU Classic at Dothan, TBA Saturday, Feb. 9 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell, Dadeville,

Reeltown in AHSAA Sectional Tournament at Montgomery, TBA High school fishing Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Reeltown, Horseshoe Bend in ASABFA Tournament on Lake Martin, weigh-ins begin at 2 p.m. College softball Central Alabama in FPU Classic at Dothan, TBA Monday, Feb. 11 High school girls basketball Class 6A Southeast Sub-Regional Benjamin Russell at ChelseaPelham winner, TBA Class 3A Southeast Sub-Regional Dadeville vs. Montgomery-Pike Road, TBA

Class 2A Southeast Sub-Regional Abbevillle-G.W. Long loser at Reeltown, TBA Tuesday, Feb. 12 High school boys basketball Class 3A Southeast Sub-Regional Dadeville vs. Bullock County, St. James, Pike Road or Montgomery Academy, TBA Class 2A Southeast Sub-Regional Central Coosa vs. AbbevilleBarbour County, TBA High school boys soccer Phenix City at Benjamin Russell, 6 p.m. High school girls soccer Phenix City at Benjamin Russell, 4 p.m.

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Lyman Ward’s Reese signs with Point University Wednesday, Lyman Ward’s Joseph Reese, seated left, signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Point University. He is a multi-sport athlete for the Rangers, also competing in baseball. During a record-setting 64-16 win against Lighthouse Academy this football season, Reese accounted for five rushing touchdowns, two passing touchdowns and 314 total yards. At his signing, Reese was joined by, front row, LWMA President Lt. Col. Jared Norrell; back row, from left, defensive coordinator Jake Norotsky, head football coach Roland Bell, athletic director Keith Elliott, offensive coordinator Matthew Kelly and academic dean Mark Morgan.

CACC sweeps doubleheader with Coastal Alabama East STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Central Alabama Community College’s softball pitchers couldn’t be denied Wednesday afternoon in a sweep of Coastal Alabama East. The Trojans combined to allow just four hits in the pair of victories as they picked up a 4-0 defeat in Game 1 then followed it with a 9-1 win in the nightcap. Sierra Easterwood went the distance in the shutout. She struck out only one but didn’t walk any and needed just 77 pitches to finish off the onehitter. Easterwood’s offense did just enough to secure the victory. Kayli Hornsby (Reeltown) had a key two-out double in the second inning to drive in Meredith McClellan and Brooke Morgan, who had respectively reached on an error and walked. Chelsea Parker and Madison Huston each had singles, and Pearl Huff (Dadeville) also drove in a run. Amber Parker took the circle in Game 2 and went five innings, allowing just two hits and one run which wasn’t earned. She struck out a pair but did walk two. CACC’s offense was much more prolific in the second game, as it racked up nine total hits. Chelsea Parker led the way with three singles, while Victoria Mitchell had a pair. Huston drove in three runs and Lauren Phillips had two RBIs. Hornsby and Ashlyn Perrin each had a hit, and Hornsby scored a team-leading three runs.

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that kind of helped our offense a little bit. “We’re kinda stagnant if we don’t get going real fast for some reason, but whatever is working at this time of year, we’re just going to work that.” Coosa put all five of its starters in double figures. Noel Jones led the way with 17, Richardson scored 16, Brooks added 13, McGhee contributed 12 and Gaddis had 11. That’s the type of scoring spread Freeman is going to be looking for moving forward, especially from guys like Brooks and McGhee who have had great offensive outputs but haven’t always been as consistent as the other three. “I know those guys are coming along, and they need to,” Freeman said. “Down the stretch, they’re going to key in on people, and we’re going to need other people to step it up and not be afraid of the moment. I’m trying to get them not to be afraid of the moment and just accept it because they can do it.” Coosa will host a sub-regional against the runner-up out of Area 5, which will be either Abbeville or Barbour County. Both potential opponents were also ranked in the top 10 of Class 2A in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. The sub-regional will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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Central Coosa’s Quin Brooks (35) fights through a slew of Thorsby Rebels for a layup during the Class 3A Area 8 championship Thursday night.

Dadeville Holloway said Beulah’s biggest strength is its ability to keep the pressure up throughout the entire game, and the Tigers are going to need to match that intensity through the entire 32 minutes. She also said they’d be looking to slow Beulah’s point guard who does a fine job of running the offense and keeping their own miscues to a minimum. “We started out not aggressive and we weren’t focused,” Holloway said. “Turnovers really hurt us the last time. We just didn’t execute very well at all.” Janiya Wyckoff and Nhylee Banks led the Tigers with 18 and 12 points, respectively, in the victory over Randolph County, and

LakeWinds to host Par 3 golf tournament in March STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

LakeWinds Golf Club will host its Par 3 Tournament on Saturday, March 9. The cost is $45, and all 18 holes will be played as par 3s. The fee includes cart fees, green fees and lunch. There will also be a closest-to-pin contest, and the winner will be awarded a Callaway MD4 Wedge. To sign up, visit the LakeWinds Pro Shop. For more information, contact Jim Gunnells at 256-825-9860 or via email at jimgunnells@yahoo.com.

YOUTH SPORTS Spring registration coming for ACYS Alexander City Youth Soccer will be hosting its 2019 spring soccer registration at a new location. Registration will now be held at The Arbor at First United Methodist Church (315 Green St.).

Registration will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The league is open to anyone ages 3 and up. The cost is $65 and will include a jersey. Players will need to provide their own soccer cleats, shorts, soccer socks and shin guards.

Registration begins for youth ball

Registration for 2019 youth baseball and softball through Alexander City Parks and Recreation will be held this weekend. The league is open to all players ages 3 through 15. Registration will be done at Radney Elementary School from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Registration fee is $85. In order to register, bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, and uniform sizing will be done at registration so the child must be present. For more information, contact Toby Thomas at 256-329-6736.

shooting from Worth and her teammates. Jaaliyah Caldwell’s free throws with only 53 seconds to go in the first quarter marked the Lady Wildcats’ first points of the contest. “It’s just something we’ve been waiting on all season, to get ready to start the playoffs,” Booth said. “I thought we played well together. The kids played unselfishly, and we just hit some shots.” After halftime, both coaches agreed to shortened quarters, leading to 12 minutes of mostly pedestrian play by both sides. Along with Worth, Amia Vaughns helped Opelika take off with 11 points. Kaitlyn Bryant led the Bulldogs with seven rebounds. For Benjamin Russell, Caldwell led the way with eight points. Breanna Smith led both sides with 11 rebounds. The Wildcats were without starting point guard Aaliyah Thomas, who was injured during Tuesday’s semifinal. Her status for next week’s game was unknown Thursday night. Both sides now move on to the sub-regional tournament. Benjamin Russell will travel to either Chelsea or Pelham for its sub-regional game Monday.

continued from Page 11 Holloway is hoping those two will continue to help carry the team. Regardless of the outcome, Dadeville has secured a spot in the sub-regionals which take place Monday, and Holloway said she’s happy about that especially given the up and down season the Tigers have had throughout the regular season. “I think that’s a big step for the kids this year especially from where they started from and being able to stick together,” Holloway said. “I commended them last night on us starting the season with the players that we had, and here we are with the same group. They’ve been working together, and I’ve

seen a lot of improvement the last few games. I think that says a lot for them not letting up based on our record.” For the boys, Dadeville will take on Randolph County, a team it beat by seven points in December but also lost to by a point in the second meeting. The Tigers can’t afford to get into a big hole against Randolph County, which defeated B.B. Comer, 56-45, in the other semifinal. The boys game is expected to start about 6:30 p.m. Editor’s Note: Dadeville boys basketball coach Jesse Foster was not available for comment.

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