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Police identify wreck victim 24-year-old Camp Hill woman still hospitalized

By RON COLQUITT For The Outlook

Dadeville police have identified the woman who was injured in a horrific crash Friday when her Toyota Camry collided with a tractor-trailer rig.

Police chief David Barbour said Felicia Dianna Edwards, 24, of Camp Hill was the driver of the car that ended up pinned under the tractor-trailer rig in the accident shortly after noon near U.S. Highway 280 and Lafayette Street in Dadeville.

Edwards remained at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika Wednesday.

Citing confidentiality laws, hospital officials would not release Edwards’ condition. She was reported in stable condition as of Monday afternoon, according to police.

Dadeville police Lt. Chris Williams told The Outlook earlier this week bad weather may have played a role in the crash.

“She is one lucky lady,” said Patterson Truck Parts and Towing company driver Chris Deason, who helped free Edwards from her mangled car by using a heavy-duty tow truck designed to lift and tow loaded tractor-trailer rigs.

“The door post had her pinned down in the passenger seat and the truck’s tire was on top of her,” Deason told The Outlook. “I first saw her eyes when I crawled in around the tire to hook up the cables. I saw her face and couldn’t believe she was alive.”

Ricky Patterson, owner of the towing company, added, “She is very lucky from the pictures I have seen. Usually, there is not a survivor.”

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From left, councilmembers Bobby Tapley, Buffy Colvin and Scott Hardy voted to postpone the decision to buy the former Russell Sales Office at Monday’s city council meeting.

More than saying no Alex City councilmembers give reasons for opposing potential Russell project

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Each Alexander City councilmember spoke at length during Monday’s meeting about why he or she supports, rejects or wants more time to consider a proposal to buy the former Russell Sales Office and turn it into an all-encompassing municipal headquarters.

The council was unable to approve the proposal then because the council split 3-3 to bring it up for immediate consideration. The proposal will live or die at the Jan. 7 meeting.

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The city has proposed moving all city government operations into the former Russell Sales Office and the council will vote on it Jan. 7.

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Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC Cadet Hannah Smith, left, makes her way along the course Saturday morning during the Navy JROTC Area 8 Orienteering Competition at Oak Mountain State Park.

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Sparks fail to fly for mom dating her perfect match DEAR ABBY: I have a close friend who is in her mid-30s.

She’s a wonderful, divorced, hardworking Christian mother of four who has finally ventured back to the dating scene. She’s currently seeing a guy who in all respects is perfect for her, she says.

Unfortunately, when it comes to romance, for some reason she can’t seem to get aroused, and it’s now at a point where she avoids his kiss if possible.

She really likes him and would love for this to work and feels conflicted because she doesn’t know how to “light her fire” and find him intimately attractive. She’s afraid she’ll eventually push him away even though she wants the exact opposite. Any advice I can pass along? -NEEDING A FRIEND IN THE SOUTHWEST DEAR NEEDING: Your friend needs to understand why she’s having a problem “getting her fire lit.” Could it be related to her divorce?

Obituaries Mr. Harold M. Turner 1928 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Harold M. Turner, 90, of Kellyton, Alabama, will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Jackson, Rev. Ronald Pete McElrath and James Baird will officiate. Burial will follow in the Kellyton Memory Garden.

The family will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Turner passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on July 12, 1928 in Kellyton, Alabama to Audie Turner and Mary McElrath Turner. He was an active member of Kellyton First United Methodist and had served as an usher and Sunday School teacher. He was manager of the State ABC store for 27 years. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed making and selling crafts, and bird watching. He enjoyed traveling to the Smokies and to Yellowstone. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Turner was always greatly involved in the Kellyton Community.

He is survived by his daughters, Janice Jordan (Ronald) of Alexander City and Jennifer Turner of Tampa, FL; son, James Turner of Kellyton; grandchildren, Natalie Brown (Jayson) and Megan Jordan; great-grandchildren, David Brown and Jasper Brown; and brother, John L. Turner (Eddie Mae) of Kellyton.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Etoie Turner; his parents; his brothers, Harvey Turner and Earl Turner; and sister Roberta Lewis.

The family extends warmest gratitude to Daphne Queen, Helen Isabell and to Alacare Hospice for their loving care.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Her feelings about premarital intimacy? Has she seen her doctor to rule out a physical cause? Or could it be that although he looks good on paper, there’s simply no chemistry?

Because intimacy is an important part of marriage, she needs to be honest with herself about why she’s reacting the way she is. If this isn’t the only man this has happened with, and she can’t find the answers within herself, some sessions with a licensed mental health professional may be in order.

DEAR ABBY: My husband invited his good friend (an artist) to stay with us for two

nights because he is coming to our city to give a speech. He accepted.

We tried to contact him two weeks ago, one week ago, three days ago, yesterday and this morning to find out what time he’ll arrive so we can plan our schedule and prepare the food. He still hasn’t gotten back to us. I had planned to go to church and a concert afterward. My husband doesn’t want me to leave.

I am very frustrated about the man’s lack of consideration. My husband considers him a good friend, but after the way we are being treated, I’m not convinced. -- STILL WAITING IN CALIFORNIA DEAR STILL WAITING: I don’t blame you for being miffed. Good friends don’t treat each other so rudely. They answer their messages and show up when they’re expected. Unless the man was in the hospital, solitary confinement or dead, there’s no excuse for his poor manners. Because

your husband considers him a good friend, he should have stayed home to welcome “the artist” and let you off the hook.

DEAR ABBY: My son and daughter-in-law are “horrified” that we refer to our 3-year-old grandson’s penis using the correct terminology. Should we relent and refer to that part of his body as something else? -UNSURE IN THE SOUTH DEAR UNSURE: Not in my opinion. Children should be taught the correct terms for their body parts as soon as they are aware enough to identify -- and pronounce -- them. To do this will prevent confusion and possibly embarrassment later.

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.

Alex City woman dies in single-car crash; Sylacauga man identified in fatal wreck about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday on Alabama Highway 259, about 4 miles north of Equality. The investigation into the crash continues and An Alexander City woman was no other information was available killed in a wreck early Wednesday late Wednesday, troopers said. morning and authorities have Troopers also identified Jerry identified a Sylacauga man killed William Duke, 37, as the Sylacauga Dec. 2 in a fiery crash in Coosa man killed earlier this month in County, according to Alabama State Coosa County. He was driving a Troopers.

2002 Chevrolet Impala when it left Dominic Baker, 51, was killed the roadway, struck several trees and when the 2000 Cadillac Eldorado caught fire, troopers said. she was driving left the roadway Duke, who was not wearing a near Equality and went into a ditch, seat belt, was pronounced dead according to troopers. at the 12:35 a.m. crash on Coosa Baker was taken to Russell County Road 70, about 2 miles west Medical, where she died shortly after of Stewartville, and that incident arrival, troopers said. remains under investigation, troopers Troopers said the crash occurred said.

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AUM accreditation reaffirmed accreditation is important for a variety of reasons. In addition to reinforcing the value of an Auburn University at Montgomery degree, Auburn University at the process offers an opportunity Montgomery’s accreditation for the for self-study and examination of next 10 years was reaffirmed this week by the Southern Association of university standards, governance and finances, academic programs and Colleges and Schools Commission student services. The results clearly on Colleges.

AUM is accredited by SACSCOC show that we are on the right track.”

Universities attempting to earn or to award bachelor’s, master’s, maintain SACSCOC accreditation educational specialist and doctoral must comply with more than 90 degrees. AUM first earned standards. accreditation from SACSCOC in “This serves as testament to 1973, earning reaffirmation in 1978, Auburn University at Montgomery’s 1988, 1998 and 2008. commitment to excellence,” said “We are quite pleased that the AUM Provost and Senior Vice Southern Association of Colleges Chancellor Mrinal Varma. “One and Schools Commission on important outcome of the selfColleges did not return any recommendations,” AUM Chancellor study process was the development of a Quality Enhancement Plan, Carl A. Stockton said. “That is the AUM Mathematics Pathways uncommon and speaks to the high Success Initiative, to increase pass quality of Auburn University at rates in core math courses. This Montgomery’s academic programs, week’s news validates our efforts as faculty and staff. a university.”

“The reaffirmation of STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

• Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

• Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.

• Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

• Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30

a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

• Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.

• Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.

• Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.

• Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.

• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

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Jones celebrates passage of Civil Rights cold case bill STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC cadets Blaine Barron, Carley Burgess, Mikaylah Ray, Layton Bradford, Hannah Smith and Charley Burgess pose with unit instructor Lt. Cmdr. Ben Smith after completing the orienteering courses at Oak Mountain State Park during the Navy JROTC Area 8 Orienteering Competition.

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Smith said. “We had three cadets running the intermediate course and three on the advanced course.”

Smith described both courses as challenging for the cadets to take on. The starting line was located next to the shoreline of Double Oak Lake before the competitors went on a zigzagging path up and down the side of the relatively steep ridge next to the lake, searching for the orienteering markers using only a map and compass. One of the markers was even located at the top of the ridge near the park’s wildlife center.

The Benjamin Russell cadets did not score highly enough at the area competition to move on to the national level, but Smith said he felt his teams did well, espe-

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cially given that some of the participating cadets had never taken part in the competition before.

“They stuck with it and they figured it out,” Smith said.

“Nobody gave up. Once they got over feeling tired, I feel they were happy having accomplished what they had.”

Two of the cadets did not go home empty-handed. Smith said cadets Blaine Barron and Carley Burgess were awarded medals for being the fastest members of their respective teams. Smith also said there was more to being in the competition than winning and moving on to the next level.

“The goal is growth in our cadets,” Smith said. “If we can get that out of it, that’s more important than a trophy.

“Orienteering teaches self-confidence, self-reliance and problem solving, as our three first-time competitors learned. Outside-theclassroom experiences such as this are at the heart of the NJROTC program, teaching citizenship, leadership and character,” he added in an email.

Although Smith said this year’s Navy JROTC orienteering competition season is over, the Benjamin Russell cadets have a couple of events coming up in the spring to give the unit additional practice for next year’s competitions.

He said the unit plans to run the permanent orienteering course at Wind Creek State Park at least once in the spring, while cadets will also take part in a friendly meet at Wind Creek in May.

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Sens. Doug Jones (D-AL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced Monday their bipartisan Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act passed the Senate with unanimous bipartisan support.

Jones introduced the legislation in July to require the review, declassification and release of government records related to unsolved criminal Civil Rights cases. Despite being nearly 50 years old, many of these documents are not publicly available and some remain classified unnecessarily. Since its introduction, Jones and Cruz have worked together to earn support for the bill at both the committee level and the full Senate.

The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 will require the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to establish a collection of cold case records about unsolved criminal rights cases that government offices must publicly disclose in the collection. It will also establish a Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board to facilitate the review, transmission to NARA and disclosure of government records related to such cases.

“This legislation means a great deal to the families and communities that have been impacted by these Civil Rights-era crimes, and I am so proud that we have been able to move the bill quickly through the Senate this year,” Jones said in a release. “I understand how important it is to confront the darkest moments in our history so that we can begin to heal and move forward together. This bill will unlock records that can help us better understand that history and give victims’ families a chance at a sense of closure. I thank Sen. Cruz for his partnership in this effort and I look forward to seeing this bill move through the House and to the president’s desk.”

Cruz said in a prepared statement, “During the Civil Rights movement, far too many violent crimes committed against black Americans went unsolved.

This bill attempts to address this injustice by disclosing case records so that the public — including private detectives, historians, victims and victims’ families — may access these files, pursue leads and document these tragic events. I want to thank Sen. Jones for his efforts on this important bill. It is my hope that this bill will bring justice for the victims, closure to their families and another victory for the legacy of the Civil Rights movement.”

Since its introduction, the bill has earned bipartisan support and brought renewed national attention to the issue of Civil Rights cold cases. Among the most well known of these cases is that of Emmett Till, who was murdered in Mississippi in 1955 at the age of 14. Till’s case was reopened by the Department of Justice earlier this year after it had received new information on the killing. However, more than 100 other cold cases remain closed without any resolution.

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he city councilmembers of Alexander City took a lot of time at Monday night’s meeting explaining why they are for or against the proposal to buy the former Russell Sales Office and property and turn it into a new municipal complex.

Civility was the order of the day. There was no yelling, screaming or finger pointing.

Regardless of where they stood on the issue, each councilmember gave a compelling and reasoned account of how they felt and why.

It was so impressive — especially given incidents at past council meetings prior to the current administration — that The Outlook is publishing all of their comments verbatim in Thursday’s and Friday’s editions.

Residents of Alexander City should be pleased and proud of the discourse, which is unlike the shrill, combative and shameful politics practiced at the national and at times the state level.

In fact, some Alexander City residents should try to emulate the polite and considerate tone of the debate between their elected officials.

There is a saying all politics is local and that’s true. City and town bodies are the most accessible, most responsive forms of governance. In a lot of cases, what they do matters more and has a greater daily impact on citizens than the feds and the state.

Disagreement is fine and encouraged in our society but it should not be personal or ugly.

We commend the city government for the way it is debating this vital issue and the positive image it is transmitting to others, regardless of the decision that will be reached on Jan. 7.

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Officials Jim Nabors is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256-329-6730 and his home number is 256329-1320 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 1695 Magnolia Street Alexander City, AL, 35010.

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Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256-3920344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663.

Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

Bobby Tapley

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

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

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This Christmas, help those who lost loved ones or a home

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ach Christmas season, one of our Sunday School members always reminds us to pray and look out for those who lost a loved one. She should know, as her husband died several years ago, and it was hard on her and the kids.

Of course, we add that to the prayer list but several cases this year taught me maybe I should think about it more than once a week.

A prominent member of our region’s legal community, a retired education professor and a former teacher of nurses all left us. They didn’t just leave a void in the community. I could see the pain they left for family members who miss them so much. As our Sunday school friend points out annually, it’s especially hard during the Christmas season, when everyone else is so happy and you’re hurting inside. It’s not that holiday-goers are being cruel; folks may not notice who’s having a tough time this year.

Those without a home have also dropped off the radar this holiday season. This year, our country was hit with several natural disasters. Thankfully, there weren’t as many deaths as a Hurricane Katrina but Hurricane Florence in North Carolina, Hurricane Michael in Georgia and Florida, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year, and wildfires in California and Tennessee,

story when the entire community is destroyed, JOHN as was the case with so many others in these TURES luckless cities and towns.

Columnist They don’t have a nice college, school, small city and neighborhood to offer cost plenty of people help. And as volunteers everything and robbed at our Warming Center them of a place to stay. in town know, there are These tragedies got a homeless in the commulot of coverage at first nity who struggle with but as stories changed the tough choice of havand other events emerged, ing a warm bed, warm that news faded from the meal or warm shower, or headlines and our memo- losing everything stashed ries. But for those who away in a tent city or suffered, it’s still a front- abandoned house. page story in their lives It meant a lot to see so every day. many in our Methodist I got a little taste of church open up their what they are going pocketbooks and their through this year and it’s hearts by helping pack not something I’d like to relief supplies for hurrepeat. I won’t go into ricane victims, as well as details but we found our- meals for the less fortuselves having to live out nate, for folks they don’t of duffle bags for months, even know, perhaps not staying with a friend even realizing how much from church, and even in it helps. college dorms, sharing But it’s like that in refrigerators and laundry the Bible too. When it time, with backup clothes comes to the sheep and in trunks. It’s quite a goats story, the good blow to have your kids folks don’t even realize ask, “So, where are we how much they helped. staying tonight?” and not When you donate or do always knowing. volunteer work during I thank God we live in this Christmas season, the a small, caring commuhelp is appreciated among nity where others offered those in need, even if that to help us move, invited person you’re helping at us out, accommodated the moment seems a little our attempts to keep up too distraught to give you our busy extracurricular the thanks you deserve. activities of theater, baseball, scouts and coaching John A. Tures is a proacademics and athletics. fessor of political science Just asking how we were at LaGrange College doing helped us know in Georgia. He can others cared about our be reached at jtures@ plight. lagrange.edu. His Twitter But it’s a different account is JohnTures2.

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During a two-day period, The Outlook will print each councilmember’s statement during the meeting concerning the proposal so citizens can see how their representatives stand. Today, the statements of those who voted no are published. On Friday, those who voted yes will be heard.

Councilmembers Buffy Colvin, Bobby Tapley and Scott Hardy voted against immediate consideration, thus delaying the penultimate vote to the Jan. 7 meeting.

Their reasons varied: • Downtown business owners feel they are being abandoned if the city moves its operations near U.S. Highway 280.

• The city is acting hastily.

• The city can’t afford the $9 million debt to buy and renovate the former Russell building and property.

• The city hasn’t fully explored all options.

• Some residents will be inconvenienced by driving farther to pay their utility bills.

• The 1930s-era courthouse/police department building should not be torn down but instead be cleared of black mold, faulty wiring and water leaks and restored, and city hall should be repurposed.

Cliff Williams / The Outlook Tapley proposed moving the police department into the former Wells Fargo Tapley, Colvin and Hardy all have different opinions but ultimately believe residents need more information on the city’s potential move. building downtown for less than $800,000.

Here are their comments: more expertise on black mold than anybody of lung disease, it affects them. The sewon this council because I’ve been a respira- age on the wall, has it been tested for “I think people’s hepatitis or e-coli? tory therapist for the last 30 years of my “The people in my life and I’ve dealt with that. … I know they “I agree the police department does concern is from a district, District 2, need to move. Let’s do that and let’s make need to move. I’ve had a ton of citizens downtown sure we do the most cost-effective thing we contact me from all districts and I’ve perspective, if this the ones that only had one in my district say they’re can do for Alexander City.

“The people in my district, District 2, the for it (moving to the Russell building). building (the actually spend ones that actually spend their time coming Businesspeople from downtown, businesscourthouse) is demolished, their time coming downtown to pay their bill, a large major- people from 280, does not want this to move there. ity of them do not have transportation, so will it be a green space, will it downtown to pay their bill, a they walk to pay their bill. They are disap“The police department said that the Wells Fargo building would work except in knowing that city hall will not be something that the large majority of them do not pointed for parking. I contacted Brooks Lamberth be out there. City hall can be a showplace and he (once) donated the back parking lot community can use, will it be have transportation, so they wherever you put it. over there to the city if they would develop a parking lot? So, I think there “It’s a difficult decision. I’ve been talkwalk to pay their bill. They are ing for the last two weeks … I’ve received it. They never did and he took it back are things that have been but he said he would sell it to us and that calls, emails, text messages … I disappointed in knowing that phone have not received one positive thing about would alleviate the parking area over there. mentioned but the public city hall will not be out there. this. I’m really torn because I think we need That building is for sale for $447,000.

(Then spend) $100,000 or less for a parkto move the police department but what City hall can be a showplace other options do we have? I’d love to be in ing lot, repave it for about $100,000, give hasn’t been notified, so there is a difference in discretion. something better. I’d love to have a council the police department $150,000 to renowherever you put it.” chamber today. I have nameplates for all of vate it, we’re in that building for less than But I think they have $800,000. That saves the city $1.7 million already waiting for a council chamber.

— Buffy Colvin us “Please mistaken our discreet for believe me, I hate coming in this just on building a new building. “(The Wells Fargo building) has an building because of the possibility of black deceit and that’s not the Colvin: “A lot of the comments I got mold. I’m an asthmatic patient and I know ATM there. Wells Fargo is going to lease bordered on, ‘Why so quick?’ What are the what it does to your lungs. that ATM for three years at $700 a month. case.” other options? Have we weighed any other That’s income the city could get by pur“We need to remember sitting in this — Scott Hardy options? A lot of the other issues relate to chasing that building. seat, you have to do what is best for the how will it affect downtown? What will “The voters in my district (1) are overcity, not only aesthetically but financially, downtown be once these buildings are whelmingly against it. I was elected to be not only for now but for the future.”

Hardy: “We need to address the public vacated? What’s the plan for that? Where’s the voice of my district. I have not forgot- safety aspect of our employees. … I think the budget for that? A lot of the problems what I was elected for and that is to be there’s plusses and minuses to each decision “A lot of concerns ten I think a lot of the businesses have, it may the voice of my district. on whether to stay or to leave. Primarily, not be the fact they will lose 30 so people “Why did we give away a lease to a again, I think for downtown, not necessarare if we spend this or 25 people that won’t be here but what local business owner at the airport for $3 ily from an economic standpoint, but what are they going to be left with? Will they money, are we for three years and the meter readers are are the actual plans? There have been some be left with the same thing they see on the in such desperate need for a new location? things discussed but it appears as though going to have to go That would have been an immediate fix because of the expediency of what we’re old Russell property now? If so, they’re not for that. They want to have a vibrant trying to do, it looks like we’re trying to up on taxes or will for the meter readers. downtown.

“A lot of concerns are if we spend this get over a big one and that is not the case. I we have to go up on utilities money, are we going to have to go up on want to make that known now.

“I spoke to a merchant who has been here for 35 years going downtown and her or will we have to go up on utilities “We are very fortunate to have a mayor to pay for it? Those are valid taxes thing was, ‘I had worked diligently with to pay for it? Those are valid concerns. If who has the financial background he has.

Main Street doing everything I can to keep concerns. If we have a retail we have a retail development or an indus- In terms of finances, will the city be able to downtown vibrant.’ She felt like the city trial development come to town asking afford it? I trust that Mayor (Jim) Nabors is development or an industrial for money, are we going to be able to pay able to handle that. is abandoning them now by saying we’re going to move city hall. for that? Yes, we have reserves or are we “I think people’s concern is from a development come to town “A part of the problem a lot of people going to borrow money for it? These are downtown perspective, if this building (the have with it, whether we do it now, what questions that haven’t been answered in courthouse) is demolished, will it be a green asking for money, are we are our options? If we’re going to pour the public’s eyes that need to be addressed space, will it be something that the comgoing to be able to pay for $9 million into this building, what other before you consider anything. munity can use, will it be a parking lot? So, options do we have? Do we have any “The value of the (Russell) building I think there are things that have been menoptions that are not as expensive (as $9 mil- that?” … is tax-assessed at $5 million. In real tioned but the public hasn’t been notified, lion)? estate, I’ve always been told a property is there is a difference in discretion. But I — Bobby Tapley only worth what somebody is willing to so “There’s so much going on with this. So think they have mistaken our discreet for many people are hurt by that, by having to give for it. The county is about 20 percent deceit and that’s not the case. even say they’ve got to go where they’re under value, puts it at $6.5 million. So, Tapley: “Nobody should have to work “I do want to make sure people know that driving three minutes down, people who under these conditions (in the courthouse). we’re going to buy a building for $2.5 mil- this wasn’t something that no thought has are in District 3, they’re driving three min- We as a council passed a rental ordinance lion, spend another $6.5 (million) in it, so gone into. The council had a limited amount utes now to pay their bill and they’re over at $9 million we’re over the tax value of recently (mandating city inspections of of time to try to make a decision but there has the age of 60. Now, they’re gonna have to the building. rental properties). We should have looked been a lot of planning going into it. I do think drive out to go pay their bill. They don’t “Another thing is I’ve talked to a lot here first and hold ourselves accountable. that if there are people that are concerned want to do that. I had an overwhelming of the downtown business people and the This building should have never been about what the plans are, those are valid connumber of citizens who are over the age of allowed to get in the shape that it’s in. I’ve guts of their buildings are old buildings but cerns. However, I do trust that our adminis60 from all districts call me and their prob- heard black mold several times. I’ve never they renovated them to make them nice tration will not put us in a financial bind. lem is it’s going to be very inconvenient for heard a report on black mold. I think it again. This building (the courthouse) could “If people can be patient with us and them to go out to the sales office just to pay needs to be tested to verify that’s what it is be gutted down to the bones, renovated allow us to make the decisions we need to their bills. because that is a health concern. We do not and added on to if needed. Move all of city do, push progress, which seems to be the “I want us to be the best that we can be. need to be exposing our employees to that hall and public works over here, tear down buzzword now, progress … If you guys I want the police department … black mold or our citizens coming in the door because that building and that would give us plenty can just stay with us and trust the decisions, is nothing to play with. I probably have of parking.” if they have asthma or COPD or any kind each one (of us) are doing this for the best.”

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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Christmas Music Program Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. instead of the regular worship service. Everyone is invited to attend.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Calvary Baptist Church at 398 Main Street in Dadeville is presenting their Christmas Cantata “Believe in Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. The cantata will be a praise and worship cantata with Christmas favorites and will feature “The Drummer Boy” and Psalm 150. Pastor Johnny Pritchard and music director Dennis Floyd invite you this Christmas experience.

Lunch will be served following the service.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

GRIEF SHARE: Grief Share sessions will begin Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 13 weeks.

The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

Saturday, Jan. 12

TEEN SUMMIT: The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be holding its second annual Teen Leadership Challenge Summit Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City. Guest speakers for the event include local high school science teacher Courtney Davis and former Miss America Mallory Hagan.

The event will also include a college fair and an essay contest with a $500 scholarship prize. Essays must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2019.

Ongoing Events

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. It is a free dinner.

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 Jan. 9 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by 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 256-7491134 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 weightloss 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 communi-

cation, 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 nontraditional 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 through Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided.

Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month.

BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday.

Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334-440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.

AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome.

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant.

Interested persons may contact Michael Courtney at 256-825-7766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710.

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Follow your sixth sense. Tonight: Hang with friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You generally get your way. In fact, part of your stubbornness might come from past experiences that involved successfully holding out in order to get more of what you wanted. A friend inspires you to go for what you want. Tonight: Use care with spending.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You feel as though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in your element. If you keep going and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop, fatigue could overcome you. You feel challenged and delighted by othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; company.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) You sense the energy of a Full Moon. Your sign is ruled by the Moon. In the next few days, you could be even more sensitive than you normally are. Know that this, too, shall pass. Be patient with a close friend or loved one. Tonight: Have no expectations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You Ă&#x2026;ourish in your private dream world, where you play out what could happen this holiday season.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You could get into being the one who is centered, as everyone around you is stressed. You Scorpios can be tough, but you also can be very caring. Maintain a positive attitude as you return calls, and maybe toss in an errand or two.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You seem determined to handle everything perfectly in the next few days. On another level, you feel inspired by a family member.

Together, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll create a dreamy holiday for you and your immediate circle. Tonight: Play it low-key, if possible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The kid in you emerges, which delights many people. Think positively about all the potential proposals you could make. Your mind could still be on work. Let go, and reorient yourself. You know what others need. Tonight: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to pull the shades down.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A child makes you laugh. Clearly, this person has a strong sense of mischief that seems to emerge no matter what you do. Let someone know you completely. Share your friendship and the fact that you love to walk on the wild side.

Tonight: Till the wee hours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building Full Moon could make you very testy; however, you might not be aware of the extent of your mood. In fact, you might trigger a lot of upset without realizing it. The real you emerges from behind the mask. Tonight: Host a get-together.

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Dadeville street department receives new limb truck noticeable being several levers in the cab moving in the opposite direction from the former truck, The Dadeville street department Collum said things were similar will be picking up limbs and cut overall. brush off the side of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The product manager stayed roads in a new limb truck which for over an hour, training our was delivered Wednesday morning. employees on the truck,â&#x20AC;? Minor â&#x20AC;&#x153;It arrived here in Dadeville said. shortly before 11 a.m.,â&#x20AC;? city clerk Collum added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The manager Debbie Minor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody was really good at explaining was very excited for it to be here.â&#x20AC;? everything to us.â&#x20AC;?

The 2019 Ford F-750 Brush Minor said the Dadeville City Hawg Grapple Loader was a Council approved purchasing the much-needed piece of equipment truck at a recent council meeting for the street department, according for $127,926, which Minor and to street superintendent Eugene Collum said was money well Collum. spent. Collum also said this price â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really excited to get it was the lowest bid on a new truck, in,â&#x20AC;? Collum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been believing the city saved around needing a new truck for a while $20,000. The two also said the now.â&#x20AC;? truck was ready to be put into Collum said the new truck service immediately. is better than the previous one, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has a number of new features although a few things are slightly on it,â&#x20AC;? Minor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be different in the new vehicle. The easier to service than our previous new truck can carry 26 cubic truck.â&#x20AC;? yards of material, compared to 24 Collum said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we get used cubic yards in the previous truck. to the difference, it should be about Outside of these changes, the most the same to operate.â&#x20AC;?

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SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF DADEVILLE, 265 NORTH BROADNAX STREET, UNTIL 2:00 P.M., JANUARY 17, 2019, AND AT THAT TIME PUBLICLY OPENED. A NON-MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT DADEVILLE CITY HALL ON JANUARY 10, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF CONSTRUCTING THE FOLLOWING: DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE THE BRACKET ESTIMATE ON THIS PROJECT IS FROM $900,000 TO $980,000.

THE PRINCIPAL ITEMS OF WORK ARE APPROXIMATELY AS FOLLOWS: 1,553, SY, 206C-001, REMOVING CONCRETE PAVEMENT 1,892, LF, 206D-003, REMOVING CURB & GUTTER 733, TON, 424-, BITUMINOUS PAVING 636, LF, 260A-003, SIDEWALK HANDRAIL 2,231, SY, 618A-000, CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4â&#x20AC;?

THICK 2,349, LF, 623C-003, COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER, TYPE C (MODIFIED) 14, EA, 750B-711, ROADWAY LUMINAIRE ASSEMBLY, WITH ONE, DECORATIVE LED, 50 WATT LUMINARE THE ENTIRE PROJECT SHALL BE COMPLETED IN 120 WORKING DAYS. ANTICIPATED CONSTRUCTION START DATE IS MARCH 2019.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON COMPLETE ORIGINAL PROPOSALS MADE AVAILABLE

BY THE OWNER. BIDDING DOCUMENTS FOR A UNIT PRICE CONTRACT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE OFFICE OF CDG ENGINEERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC., 778 NORTH DEAN ROAD, SUITE 200A, AUBURN, AL 36830, (334) 466-9431, UPON PAYMENT OF $175.00 NONREFUNDABLE. CHECKS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO CDG ENGINEERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE MAILED ONLY UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. NO BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED LATER THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED OPENING OF BIDS. A CASHIERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHECK (DRAWN ON AN ALABAMA BANK) OR BID BOND FOR 5% OF THE AMOUNT BID (MAXIMUM OF $10,000.00) AND MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF DADEVILLE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID AS EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH.

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Dadeville city employees and members of the Dadeville City Council welcomed a new limb truck to town Wednesday morning. The street department will use the truck in picking up limbs and brush from the side of city streets. From left, street department employees Scott Hodges and Ted Greer, councilmember Roy Mathis, street superintendent Eugene Collum, councilmembers Dick Harrelson and Brownie Caldwell, Nu-Life Environmental product manager Johnny Bell and Cowin Equipment Company sales representative Keith Henderson.

Public Notices IT IS NOT REQUIRED THAT A CONTRACTOR BE LICENSED IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A BID; HOWEVER, PRIOR TO AWARD OF A CONTRACT, PROPER PROOF OF ALL APPLICABLE LICENSURES MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR. PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGES OF THE TYPES AND AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE CONTRACTOR, AND ANY AND ALL SUBCONTRACTORS, PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM WORK AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST 30% OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT COST WITH HIS OWN ORGANIZATION. CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BID ON THIS PROJECT. HOWEVER, THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE MADE TO ANY BIDDER WHO, AT THE TIME OF THE AWARD, IS CONSIDERED BY THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ALDOT) TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM BIDDING, NOR TO ANY BIDDER WHO IS AN AFFILIATE OF OR HAS A CORPORATE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR PRINCIPAL OWNER WHO IS A CORPORATE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR OWNER OF, ANOTHER PERSON WHO IS PRESENTLY DISQUALIFIED BY ALDOT. FURTHER DETAILS AND DEFINITIONS REGARDING THIS PROVISION ARE INCLUDED IN SECTION 102.02 OF SPECIAL PROVISION 12LPA3(3).

THIS IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT THROUGH ALDOT. THE PROPOSED WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CARRYING OUT THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACT AND OTHER ACTS AMENDATORY, SUPPLEMENTARY, OR RELATIVE THERETO. THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT AND ITS IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS MUST BE ADHERED TO BY CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND VENDORS AND COMPLETED AS DESCRIBED IN FHWA-1273 (REV. MAY 1, 2012) AND LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FEDERAL-AID FUNDED PROJECTS (REV DECEMBER 12, 2017).

MBE/DBE PARTICIPATION IS ENCOURAGED; HOWEVER, NO SPECIFIC MBE/ DBE GOALS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THIS PROJECT. MINIMUM WAGE RATES FOR THIS PROJECT HAVE BEEN PRE-DETERMINED

BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND ARE SET FORTH IN THE ADVERTISED SPECIFICATIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, 78 STAT. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 AND TITLE 49, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , SUBTITLE A, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, PART 21, NONDISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY-ASSISTED PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO SUCH ACT, ALL BIDDERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT IT WILL BE AFFIRMATIVELY ENSURED THAT IN ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT, MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED FULL OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT BIDS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN CONSIDERATION FOR

Public Notices AN AWARD. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS IS RESERVED. HONORABLE SMITH, MAYOR

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Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 20, 27, 2018 and Jan. 3, 2019 BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE Gary Ingram Grading & Paving, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. STPPA-HSIP-0050(504) in Tallapoosa County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on Dec. 13, 2018 and ending on January 3, 2019. All claims VKRXOG EH ÂżOHG DW *ULIÂżQ 6KRDOV 5G 'DGHYLOOH $/ GXULQJ WKLV SHULRG Edna Ingram, Contractor Alexander City Outlook: Dec. DQG -DQ 2019 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLINTON KERMIT OLIVER, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 2018-0176 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED

BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of December, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita J. Caldwell, Acting Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Laura B. Oliver, Personal Representative Mitchell E. Gavin, Attorney for Personal Representative, 1258 Lee Street, PO Box 248, Alexander City, Alabama 35011-0248 Bonita Caldwell, Acting Judge of Probate Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 13, 20 and 27, 2018 EST/OLIVER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GENE EDWARD JOINER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-0177 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters Testamentary of the aforesaid deceased having been granted to Bree Walton, on the 6th day of December, 2018, by the Honorable Bonita Caldwell, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Herbert E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chipâ&#x20AC;? Browder, Esq., David B. Welborn, Esq., Attorneys for the Personal Representative of the Estate of Gene Edward Joiner, Deceased, Browder & Welborn, LLC, PO Box 2444, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2444, Telephone: 205-349-1910, Facsimile: 205-349-1552 Alexander City Outlook: Dec. 13, 20 and 27, 2018 EST/JOINER, G. PUBLIC NOTICE Alabama Department of Environmental Management P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463) 1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400) Montgomery, Alabama ( )

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Inc. as nominee for Platinum Mortgage, Inc. its successors and assigns dated May 4, 2018; said mortgage being recorded as Instrument No. LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper to be recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Tallapoosa County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 2nd day of January, 2019 the following property, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at the NE corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 in Section 14, T-23 N, R-21 E, Tallapoosa County, Alabama; thence run South 01 deg. 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122;25â&#x20AC;?W along the quarter-quarter line, 242 feet to an iron pin, this being the POB; thence continue South 01 deg. 35â&#x20AC;&#x2122;25â&#x20AC;?W along said line 105 feet to a capped 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar set; thence run South 88 deg. 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00â&#x20AC;?W 495.13 feet to a capped 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar set on the East ROW line of Campground Road; thence run North 41 deg. 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122;35â&#x20AC;?E along said ROW 133 feet to a capped 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar set; thence run North 87 deg. 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02â&#x20AC;?E 410.22 feet to the POB. Said land being a part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 14, T-23 N, R-21 E, Tallapoosa County, AL. Said property is commonly known as 270 Campground Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Justin Weldon a/k/a Justin W. Weldon or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 989518 www. foreclosurehotline.net Alexander City Outlook 12/06/ 2018,12/13/2018,12/20/20 18 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

Free Christmas lunch at Comer, Duncan United Methodist Churches

Led by Donnie and Louise Pritchard, volunteers gather for a prayer before a 2017 Christmas dinner at Comer United Methodist Church. This year’s lunch will be served at the Comer UMC in Alexander City from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All are welcome.

the Comer UMC at 427 East Church Street in Alexander City.

A free Christmas Day lunch Everyone is welcome to this is being offered by the Comer traditional lunch begun by the and Duncan United Methodist Comer UMC congregation. The Churches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Duncan UMC is a new partner The lunch will be served at this year.

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Chambliss reserve in the Education Trust Fund, getting a lump sum from BP’s oil spill settlement, punishing corruption, passing an autism bill, setting ethical guidelines for economic development professionals and lowering taxes.

Chambliss — the District 30 senator who represents Autauga, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore and Tallapoosa counties — said he understands the general public’s perception the Alabama Legislature lacks the political will to solve major problems such as expanding Medicaid, overhauling the prison system, improving schools and boosting the state’s cash flow — all while Chambliss keeping taxes low.

“It’s easy to get frustrated,” Chambliss said. “But you don’t send us there to get along. You send us there to represent you. We are there to debate and express our differences, and come away with what is good for most of the people.”

Chambliss presented these seven observations to support his contention the legislature is working on more stable ground than in the recent past: • Four years without proration, “which hasn’t happened in decades,” he said. “How did we do it?

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We’re not flush with cash.

We’ve been conservative in our revenue projections and budgeted with margins.”

• Establishing a rolling reserve in the Education Trust Fund.

“We have paid back every penny we borrowed from the Education Trust Fund and people said it would never be done,” he said.

• Monetizing funds from the BP oil spill fund. “We sold that stream to get a lump sum,” he said. “It was $1 billion (over time) and we received $650 million. What did we do with it? We paid off some debt, put some into infrastructure and saved some for a rainy day. We carried over $90 million from one fiscal year to the next. That’s unheard of.

The General Fund paid back 80 percent of what was owed to the Alabama Trust Fund.”

• Punishing those who abuse the public

trust. “It’s not pleasant,” he said. “It happens but we’re taking care of it.

People are being removed from office.” Those include former Gov. Robert Bentley and House Speaker Mike Hubbard, both Republicans, and former state Rep. Oliver Robinson, a Democrat.

• Passing an autism bill. “We had a lot of constituents contact us because somebody they know or love has autism and they’re not getting the treatment they need,” he said. “There was tremendous pressure from the other side (including the Business Council of Alabama and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama) to not dictate what they have to cover.

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• Lowering taxes.

“The tax per capita in 2001 was 6.5 percent of your income. In 2017, it was down to 5 percent,” he said. “Government has gotten smaller and more efficient. But how low is low enough? We don’t have enough State Troopers on the highway.

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

PITCH PERFECT

Imagine if you Elite Pitching Academy embraces advanced scouting knocked over the Christmas tree

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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can’t believe I’m admitting this, but I once had Miami Dolphins pajamas. Not because the franchise is a total embarrassment today, but because I actually wore those tight, white things from head to toe. Hey, I was 7. It was Christmas, and any gift with a Dolphins logo was solid gold.

Few things were more golden to this kid in South Daytona, Florida, than the sight of aqua, orange or anything sports-related beneath the lights of a Christmas tree the morning of Dec. 25. Looking back, I was incredibly fortunate to have a mother and father who not only loved me and raised me right but made sure each Christmas was as enjoyable and memorable as it could be. There were some kids who did not grow up with this great fortune, and I feel for them.

I wanted a punching bag more than anything one year. I don’t know why. Maybe I was intrigued with Muhammad Ali at the time. After all, he said he was the greatest. Waking up one Christmas morning, sure enough, there was a punching bag next to the Christmas tree. What happened next pretty much freaked my mom out.

She’s from the heart of Opelika’s old Pepperell Mill village, so I’m sure Christmas was pretty much sacred to her. Perhaps I should not have slugged that punching bag with the might I did. Perhaps I should have waited until it was in the garage. Nah. Kids don’t have logic. I smacked that sucker like Ali smacked George Foreman — and it crashed into the Frasier Fir. Tim-ber! Yep. The Christmas tree crashed to the living room floor.

There was the time I finally got a Miami Dolphins football uniform — with shoulder pads and a helmet. So there I was, all decked out with black paint beneath my eyes on Christmas afternoon — and aqua No. 66 jersey, white pants with orange stripes and that iconic helmet that symbolized football perfection.

Wait … No. 66? That’s right.

I must have been the only kid in Volusia County with a Larry Little jersey. For what it’s worth, he was an offensive lineman but a future Hall of Famer. I had an orange Nerf football and I was ready to take on the Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots or whomever.

Remember those old electric football games where you pressed the button and the entire field vibrated, sending the plastic players scooting in 10 different directions? Yeah. I do too — and I had to have it one year. Football was my passion. One Christmas, the Dolphins, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders came to life on our living room floor.

I loved that thing. The Dolphins always won, of course.

Every kid has that iconic, memorable, Red Ryder BB Gun-type gift they dream of, foam at the mouth over and dream of at night. Mine was the first Mattel electronic handheld football game, where red blips of light turned into Walter Payton, Tony Dorsett or whoever our young minds imagined.

Waking up that Christmas morning, I searched all over for that gift. Nothing. After opening a few ho-hum gifts, we ate breakfast. Then lunch. Life was over.

Then my father pointed at something buried deep inside the tree.

It was a small gift-wrapped box, and I opened it. Sure enough, the heavens opened and a chorus of angels sang Hallelujah. The Mattel football game was mine.

Treat your kids like they are gold. If you can’t give them all the Christmas dreams they desire, give them your love and your all. Like Cousin Eddie from “Christmas Vacation” said, “That’s the gift that keeps on giving.”

Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

The Elite Pitching Academy located just off Highway 11 in Wetumpka got a major upgrade last week. Owner Krystle Wilson-Lawson connected with SmartMitt LLC to bring in a new machine which will be used to help pitchers hit their spots and track how they practice.

“We’re the first ones to get to demo it here in Alabama,” Wilson-Lawson said. “The girls loved it and it’s easy to do without needing a catcher. They know what they did right and wrong.”

The academy has been open for four years, helping local softball pitchers develop their game before moving on to the next level. Wilson-Lawson said she has more than 80 girls attend training sessions.

The SmartMitt program is a simple way for the players to keep track of any training session. The machine is connected with the company’s website that records each player’s data and stores it for players, parents and coaches to see.

“I think it will push them a little bit harder,” Wilson-Lawson said. “They get to see that miss or hit right away. I think it will do good for them.”

The goal of the company is to make it easier for college coaches to see high school recruits from around the state without having to jump on a plane to go across the country. SmartMitt owner Thomas Frenz has his eyes set on making an impact on the entire recruiting landscape.

“The recruiting rules are changing so much that it’s

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A group of students at the Elite Pitching Academy listens as SmartMitt owner Tom Frenz explains the program they will be using.

going to be easier for us,” Frenz said. “We want college coaches to come to us and ask for a left-handed pitcher in the Class of 2023 who hits her spots 80 percent of the time. And we’ll be able to immediately have that list for them.”

While the goal of the technology is to give more exposure to players, the program has already seen strides in making players better just by practicing with it. SmartMitt will keep the players accountable for every pitch they throw in a training session. Wilson-Lawson said she hopes it can help build each player’s confidence and prepare them for the pressure of a real game.

“We don’t just train them how to pitch,” Wilson-Lawson said.

“We train them to be ready for

that in-game situation. Some of them can handle that pressure and some of them are still learning how to do it.”

The machine has a layer of netting in front of an LED screen.

Before each pitch, the program shows what type of pitch needs to be thrown and what spot the pitcher needs to hit.

After the pitch is thrown, the machine can track the pitch speed and whether or not the pitch hit the indicated location. During the training session, it keeps up with how many times the pitcher connected with the location.

“We got a lot of feedback from the UCLA program after we took it out there early and they helped us develop what we have now,” Frenz said. “It’s pretty cool because there’s no one else in the world that does

what we do.”

Frenz invented the program and has only recently started to sell the machine to programs around the country. College softball programs like Oklahoma and Texas already have the machine in use.

“It works for baseball or softball,” Frenz said. “We’re at Texas, Oklahoma, California, a bunch of different places.

We started delivering them in September and we’re already right at 50 orders.”

The Elite Pitching Academy is the first and only place in the state to use this type of technology. Wilson-Lawson hopes to see growth in her own program but she believes this can affect softball in this state on a much bigger scale than just Elmore County.

ASWA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS GIRLS CLASS 7A 1. Hoover (11-1) 2. Spain Park (10-2) 3. McGill-Toolen (13-1) 4. Austin (9-2) 5. Sparkman (11-3) 6. Davidson (13-3) 7. Hewitt-Trussville (9-4) 8. Grissom (11-1) 9. Foley (14-2) 10. Auburn (7-1) Others nominated: CentralPhenix City (6-4), Enterprise (9-5), Gadsden City (11-4), Mountain Brook (10-4), Oak Mountain (8-6), Vestavia Hills (9-4).

CLASS 6A 1. Hazel Green (14-1) 2. Hartselle (12-1) 3. McAdory (12-2) 4. Blount (10-3) 5. Huffman (11-3) 6. Park Crossing (10-0) 7. Eufaula (11-4) 8. Opelika (11-1) 9. Cullman (12-2) 10. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (9-4) Others nominated: Benjamin Russell (6-0), Carver-Birmingham (7-5), Dothan (12-2), Fort Payne (9-4), Homewood (9-5), Mae Jemison (6-8), Pell City (8-2), Shades Valley (11-4).

CLASS 5A 1. Charles Henderson (9-4) 2. Ramsay (9-3) 3. Madison Academy (8-4) 4. Central-Tuscaloosa (14-2) 5. Southside-Gadsden (7-0) 6. Wenonah (9-5) 7. Shelby Co. (9-0) 8. Brewbaker Tech (12-1) 9. Scottsboro (8-5) 10. Brewer (10-4) Others nominated: East Limestone (9-3), Faith Academy (9-6), Jackson (13-3), Mortimer Jordan (9-3), Pleasant Grove (8-4), West Point (12-2).

CLASS 4A 1. Priceville (10-2) 2. West Limestone (13-1) 3. Sipsey Valley (15-0) 4. Sumter Central (9-1) 5. Oneonta (13-1) 6. Rogers (9-2) 7. Anniston (7-1) 8. Childersburg (11-0) 9. Wilson (9-3) 10. Handley (8-0) Others nominated: Cherokee Co. (8-3), Danville (9-3), DAR (7-6), Deshler (4-3), Escambia Co. (8-1), Greensboro (6-1), St.

John Paul II (7-5).

CLASS 3A 1. Pisgah (11-0) 2. Midfield (12-2) 3. Susan Moore (11-1) 4. Phil Campbell (9-2) 5. Geneva (14-2) 6. Winfield (11-0) 7. Glencoe (8-3) 8. Montgomery Academy (8-0) 9. Locust Fork (8-4) 10. St. James (10-2) Others nominated: Plainview (9-4), Prattville Christian (10-3), Sylvania (7-2).

CLASS 2A 1. Collinsville (13-0) 2. Samson (12-2) 3. Cold Springs (10-4) 4. Sand Rock (7-2) 5. Central-Hayneville (9-2) 6. Fyffe (10-2) 7. G.W. Long (14-2) 8. Winston Co. (9-2) 9. Addison (8-4) 10. Geneva Co. (10-4) Others nominated: Ariton (5-2), Asbury (7-6), Calhoun (7-2), Daleville (6-2), Hatton (10-2), Horseshoe Bend (7-3), LaFayette (7-3).

CLASS 1A 1. Spring Garden (7-2) 2. Pleasant Home (8-2) 3. Skyline (12-3) 4. Phillips (7-3) 5. Brantley (9-1) 6. Talladega Co. Central (12-2) 7. Florala (9-3) 8. Loachapoka (8-4) 9. Decatur Heritage (8-4) 10. Falkville (7-5) Others nominated: Belgreen (7-2), Berry (6-4), Coosa Christian (9-6), Covenant Christian (6-1), J.F. Shields (4-3), Marion Co. (8-2), R.A. Hubbard (6-4).

AISA 1. Tuscaloosa Academy (11-1) 2. South Choctaw Academy (111) 3. Lee-Scott (8-3) 4. Macon-East (9-1) 5. Sparta Academy (10-2) 6. Abbeville Christian (12-2) 7. Monroe Academy (5-3) 8. Evangel Christian (9-6) 9. Lakeside (4-6) 10. Northside Methodist (9-4) Others nominated: Edgewood Academy (5-6), Pike Liberal Arts (9-8), Springwood (7-4).

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CLASS 7A 1. Mountain Brook (12-1) 2. Lee-Montgomery (9-2) 3. Hoover (10-6) 4. Florence (12-1) 5. Sparkman (9-3) 6. Hewitt-Trussville (5-4) 7. Austin (7-3) 8. James Clemens (9-5) 9. Enterprise (11-2) 10. McGill-Toolen (9-4) Others nominated: Baker (8-8), Central-Phenix City (6-2), Fairhope (8-4), Oak Mountain (9-4), Smiths Station (10-5), Theodore (6-6), Thompson (10-3), Vestavia Hills (9-5).

CLASS 6A 1. Carver-Montgomery (4-1) 2. Lee-Huntsville (8-3) 3. Huffman (10-4) 4. Sidney Lanier (10-1) 5. Buckhorn (13-1) 6. Homewood (10-3) 7. Pinson Valley (8-4) 8. Muscle Shoals (7-2) 9. McAdory (11-3) 10. Columbia (8-4) Others nominated: Albertville (7-5), B.C. Rain (8-6), Blount (6-7), Cullman (11-3), Daphne (6-6), Eufaula (11-4), Gardendale (8-5), Hartselle (9-4), JemisonHuntsville (7-5), Oxford (9-3), Pelham (8-5), Shades Valley (9-5), Spanish Fort (7-3), Stanhope Elmore (8-3).

CLASS 5A 1. Wenonah (15-2) 2. Fairfield (9-4) 3. Briarwood (7-3) 4. Sylacauga (8-3) 5. Russellville (7-3) 6. Brewbaker Tech (9-5) 7. Tallassee (10-1) 8. East Limestone (9-3) 9. Vigor (5-5) 10. Mortimer Jordan (7-4) Others nominated: Charles Henderson (8-6), Faith-Mobile (8-7), Hamilton (12-1), Jackson (9-2), LeFlore (10-3), Parker (9-4), Pleasant Grove (11-3), Woodlawn (8-6).

CLASS 4A 1. Hillcrest-Evergreen (6-1) 2. Deshler (7-0) 3. Williamson (11-3) 4. West Morgan (8-2) 5. West Limestone (8-4) 6. Escambia Co. (8-1) 7. Cherokee Co. (9-1) 8. Ashford (9-3) 9. Brooks (8-1) 10. Sumter Central (9-1)

Others nominated: American Christian (8-3), Dale Co. (8-4), Good Hope (8-2), Headland (9-2), Oak Grove (7-5), Sipsey Valley (13-3), UMS-Wright (6-5).

CLASS 3A 1. Plainview (11-1) 2. Westminster-Huntsville (9-1) 3. Oakman (8-1) 4. Prattville Christian (11-2) 5. Hanceville (12-3) 6. Sylvania (6-3) 7. Piedmont (3-0) 8. Dadeville (8-2) 9. Pike Co. (5-2) 10. Fultondale (5-1) Others nominated: Gordo (4-0), Houston Academy (9-5), Mobile Christian (5-6), Straughn (7-2).

CLASS 2A 1. North Sand Mountain (10-1) 2. Red Bay (10-1) 3. Central-Coosa (8-1) 4. Abbeville (6-2) 5. Section (9-4) 6. Barbour Co. (7-2) 7. Fyffe (9-2) 8. Tanner (10-2) 9. LaFayette (13-0) 10. Calhoun (11-2) Others nominated: Asbury (9-4), Chickasaw (6-3), Cold Springs (10-4), Collinsville (7-3), Cottage Hill (8-2), Daleville (6-2), Sacred Heart (7-3), Sumiton Christian (8-3).

CLASS 1A 1. Decatur Heritage (12-2) 2. Cornerstone-Birmingham (9-5) 3. Spring Garden (5-1) 4. Georgiana (8-2) 5. Mars Hill Bible (5-1) 6. Marion Co. (9-2) 7. R.A. Hubbard (6-3) 8. South Lamar (3-0) 9. Florala (7-2) 10. Lanett (2-1) Others nominated: Holy Spirit (8-3), Skyline (9-5).

AISA 1. Tuscaloosa Academy (10-2) 2. Evangel Christian (13-2) 3. Bessemer Academy (7-1) 4. Success Unlimited (6-2) 5. Kingwood (10-2) 6. Lakeside (6-2) 7. Pike Liberal Arts (9-4) 8. Glenwood (4-4) 9. Northside Methodist (9-4) 10. Edgewood (9-2) Others nominated: Autauga Academy (2-1), Escambia Academy (6-4), Hooper (8-4), Monroe Academy (7-1).