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Montgomery’s 187th Fighter Wing to house fighter jet STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced Thursday that the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the home for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet. “I am thrilled and very pleased that the 187th Fighter Wing has been chosen as the See JETS • Page 3

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Santa Claus could be found at The Coffee Corner in Alexander City Wendesday evening. He listened to children tell him what they want for Christmas, while also trying to remind them of what the season is truly about.

Santa makes special stop at The Coffee Corner

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Russell Medical will host an American Red Cross blood drive today. For each donation, a toy will be provided to the Alexander City Police Department that will then be provided to area children in need.

Despite being only a few days from going on his worldwide flight to deliver presents to children everywhere, Santa Claus took a moment to visit with customers at The Coffee Corner in Alexander City Wednesday evening. In between talking with

children and asking what they want him to bring to them for Christmas morning, Santa, or more specifically his helper Steven Tyson, took a few minutes to talk about what all he has heard children ask for.

“A lot of younger girls have been wanting anything with unicorns on it,” Tyson said. “The boys have mostly been asking for things like

Forecast shows mixed conditions, but officials say no snow for Christmas

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“Sunday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day forecasts The area’s early December show that these two days will be cold and dry with a good snowfall may have some supply of sunshine,” Spann people dreaming of a white Christmas here in Tallapoosa said. ‘The high Sunday and Monday will be in the 40s, County, but meteorologists and kids will wake up early say not to hold your breath.

Christmas morning with temWhile some scattered Saturday showers are expect- peratures in the 20s.

“But as far as snow or ed to give way to substantially cooler temperatures, it other moisture, it doesn’t look like it’s in the cards this looks like the idea of snow year.” on the big day will have to Spann said most of the remain a dream, according to ABC 33/40 Meteorologist See FORECAST • Page 7

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Local residents who are in the giving mood have a change to give two gifts for the price of one Friday.

Russell Medical will host an American Red Cross blood drive today. According to Alexander City Police Department Cpl. Sheronda Cross the Red Cross has agreed to give a donation to a special cause for each blood donation they receive during the drive.

“For every person who donates, they provide a toy to the Alexander City Police See BLOOD • Page 3

motorcycles, motorscooters and hoverboards, things like that. A lot of children will just say they want stuff.”

He also commented on some things adults have asked him before in the past, including a new car, a significant other or to win the lottery.

There are times, Tyson said, children See SANTA • Page 3

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The snow Winter Storm Benji brought a couple weeks ago has many in Tallapoosa County longing for a white Christmas, but according to officials, the area will see low temperatures but no snowfall.

Area healthcare providers already battling the flu this season

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Pictured are some of the flu vaccines and Tamiflu available at Walgreens in Alexander City.

Local medical officials say it is useful to get the flu shot and Tamiflu is used to help treat the flu.

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The timing of the Christmas break for area schools may have been perfectly timed to slow the spread of the flu.

Russell Medical Urgent Care’s Tammy Coker says the Christmas break for students will help stop possible exposure to the virus.

“It can spread easily where there are large groups of people,” Coker said. “There could not be a better time for a break at school. Hopefully the break will help us out.”

Both Total Healthcare’s Dr. Robert Edwards and Coker said they are already seeing flu cases in the area about a month ahead of schedule.

Five flu positive cases were handled at Russell Medical’s Urgent Care this week. He said reports are even higher from East Alabama Medical Center.

“We are seeing triple what we saw last month,” Coker said.

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DEAR ABBY: I had planned a trip to Europe with my friend “Elizabeth,” a friend of hers and Elizabeth’s daughter. The plan was I would share rooms with Elizabeth. We paid for the hotels in advance.

Shortly before our scheduled departure I fell, broke my ankle and couldn’t go. We tried unsuccessfully to obtain some kind of refunds, and travel insurance paid only if the accident happened while we were actually traveling.

I was out $2,000. Elizabeth’s friend offered me $500.

Elizabeth, feeling some obligation, also offered me $500. I feel guilty taking Elizabeth’s money because she paid for herself and her daughter. I think the other woman should give me at least half -- not just $500 -- because she derived 100 percent of the benefit. Also, she has never reached out to me directly at all.

No money has been received at this point. Should I just write it off? Or am I wrong to expect some of the money

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back? -- MONEY WOES IN THE EAST DEAR MONEY WOES: Yes, you are wrong. Nobody owes you anything. Accidents happen, but the broken ankle was your bad luck. It was generous of Elizabeth and her friend to offer you any money at all. My advice is to accept it graciously, write the rest off, and stop looking for someone to be mad at.

DEAR ABBY: One of my relatives has bipolar disorder, and as far as I know he takes medicine for it. However, at our Christmas celebration last year he became verbally aggressive and abusive toward a family member who had done nothing to provoke it. Needless to say, it put a damper on the festivities.

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DEAR ABBY: On Veterans’ Day I visited my family’s cemetery plot and noticed my closest uncle does not have a military service marker like his two older brothers do. “Uncle Claude” had frequently mentioned to me how important a service marker was to him. I

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Funeral service for Ms. Marie Burkhalter, age 86, of Alexander City will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. A private burial will follow in the City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Ms. Burkhalter passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, surrounded by her family.

Mom will always be remembered for her strong work ethic, loving spirit, generosity, perseverance, determination, and sense of humor. She had an immense love for all of her children and grandchildren and was extremely proud of each one. She had many life-long friends who she cherished as well.

Ms. Burkhalter is survived by her children Glenn Dunlap (Ellen), Donna Dunlap Hall (Stan), Bobby Symonds (Kathy), David Symonds (Jeffery), and Denise Symonds Peppers (Glenn), and grandchildren Eric Dunlap, Cruise Hall, Grace Marie Hall, Justin Ware (Bethany), Riggs Symonds, Jonathan Symonds, Calvin Ross (Katie), Matthew Peppers, Caleb Peppers, Benjamin Peppers, and Jacob Peppers, as well as two great-grandchildren Jameson Ware and Florence Ross. She is also survived by her brother Richard Burkhalter (Jenny) and sister Joyce Whitfield (Gary).

She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear, special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Estin Taunton Harris and Northern Burkhalter and her sister Shirley Faye Oliver.

The family would like to thank Arbor Springs Nursing Home and Southern Care Hospice for providing comfort and care to our Mom. In lieu of flowers, we would ask that you make a donation to Southern Care Hospice.

We have comfort and peace knowing that Mom is in Heaven with her family and friends and that we will see her again.

Ms. Trellis Causey 1934 - 2017 Funeral Service for Trellis Causey, 82, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, December 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth Neeley will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hackneyville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Ms. Causey passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was born on December 25, 1934 in Alexander City, Alabama to Aubrey Robert Bowen and Emma Lucille Bowen. She was an active member of Town Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Christy (Bobby) Spivey of Hogansville, GA, and Sherry Rainwater of Alexander City; son, Bo Causey of Alexander City; grandchildren, Shane Causey, Shannon Causey, Jeremy Causey, Brandy BeAir, Brittni Burch, Morgan (Bongani) Nxumalo, Luke Meadows, Erin Spivey, Lane Spivey, and Cameron Spivey; several great-grandchildren; and sisters, Evelyn (Donnie) Robinson, Shirley Welcher, Patricia Ellington, Sue (Herschel) Smith, and Judy Bowen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dwayne Causey; grandchild, Brandon Burch; and brothers, Frankie Bowen and Bobby Bowen.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

How to Submit Obituaries Obituaries can be submitted to The Outlook from funeral homes by email at obits@alexcityoutlook.com For more information, call (256) 234-4281.

Ongoing Events 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 second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First

United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information.

TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 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 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m.

READY TO WORK: 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 self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 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 256-2154499 or email at mveazey@ cacc.edu.

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discussed it with his two outof-state children several times after his death.

Almost two years have passed now, and it appears getting the marker might not happen. Should I inquire about this with my cousins, offer to assist them in getting and placing the marker or let it go? I did place a small flag on his grave later in the day. -- MILITARY SERVICE MARKER DEAR M.S.M.: Discuss this with your cousins once more and ask if they would like you to pursue getting the marker for your uncle. There may be reasons why it hasn’t happened -- including that they may not be able to afford the expense.

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Some people make excuses for him because he’s bipolar, but I don’t want another holiday ruined because of his behavior (which can be unpredictable).

Must the rest of us sit on pins and needles hoping he doesn’t explode this Christmas? I’d prefer not to invite him until he has better control of himself. Your opinion, please? -- HOPING FOR HAPPY HOLIDAYS DEAR HOPING: You have a point. A solution might be to talk directly with your relative and explain that if he’s taking his medication -- which means there will be no unpredictable outbursts -- he is welcome to be your guest for Christmas. If not, however, he should make other plans.

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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 thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.

LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media.

MUSIC AT EQUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302.

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Cadets give maximum effort in area orienteering competition

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A handful of cadets from the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC unit joined approximately 250 other cadets from Navy JROTC units from Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and the Florida panhandle last weekend at the NJROTC Area 8 Orienteering Championships at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham.

Hosted by the Vulcan Orienteering Club and Rehobeth High School, the competition featured more than 10 other teams of cadets racing to find a set of control points and finish fast enough in order to qualify for the national NJROTC orienteering competition in Florida in February.

Though the Benjamin Russell cadets did not qualify for the national competition, Captain Matthew Leahey still felt the cadets did a good job and conducted themselves in an honorable manner.

“This was a good competition for them,” Leahey said. “They were challenged by the courses, but they competed well and showed good sportsmanship.”

He said the advanced orienteering team had three of its four members find all the required control points and reach the finish line in a competitive time, while the fourth was unable to finish the course. It was a similar story from the intermediate team, with some cadets completing their course while others were not able to finish.

“The cadets who were able to finish the course, they were exceptionally proud of their efforts,” Leahey said. “Those who didn’t complete the course were able to

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Left, Several cadets from the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC pose proudly at Oak Mountain State Park during the NJROTC Area 8 Orienteering Championships last weekend. Right, a cadet notes one of the final control points before moving towards the finish line.

use this as a valuable learning experience.

They know their orienteering strengths and weaknesses, and they know where they need to hone their skills, both in orienteering and in physical fitness training.”

Leahey said the top two finishers for Benjamin Russell were Cadets Layton Bradford and Kailey Pennington, who were rewarded for their effort with a medal recognizing them for having the fastest times of all Benjamin Russell cadets in the competition.

“Overall, I’m pleased with their efforts,” Leahey said. “We’ll bounce back.”

While the orienteering competition

season is essentially over, Leahey said the Benjamin Russell cadets would still be able to get plenty of practice and training in during the spring, such as taking part in a couple more orienteering competitions hosted by the Vulcan Orienteering Club, including another course run at Wind Creek State Park in the late spring.

“We can absolutely use this to build for the future,” Leahey said. “The cadets gained experience with a longer course and a course with more mountainous terrain. We will keep working in the offseason.

“Eighty percent of our orienteering competitors will be returning next year.

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There is a lot of growth potential with these cadets.”

Leahey took a moment to thank the Vulcan Orienteering Club and Rehobeth High School for putting on such a great orienteering competition, giving all the participating cadets a great opportunity to compete and continue to improve their orienteering skills.

Leahey added that the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC cadets had another competition coming up soon, with the Air Rifle Marksmanship Team taking part in the NJROTC Area 8 Shoulder to Shoulder Marksmanship Competition in Anniston on Jan. 20.

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have asked him for things Santa has difficulty delivering, even with all of his magic. Some of the ones he said were the toughest to answer are those who want Santa to bring a recently deceased pet back and those who ask for their parents to get back together.

Despite having to find an answer to these requests without upsetting the children, Tyson said he enjoys his role of Santa’s helper, dressing up as the big man and listening to various requests from children across the area.

“I was in Elmore County last week,” Tyson said. “I just go all over the place. It’s great seeing a smile on the kids’ faces. To see one walk in and see me and watch their face just light up, it’s special.

“I have some children ask me, ‘What makes a gift so special?’ I tell them it’s special if it’s given from the heart.”

In the final few days before Christmas, Tyson said he would be continuing to serve in his role as Santa’s helper throughout the area, popping up at various places in the community.

“I want for everyone to remember what this holiday season is all about: peace and love for everyone,” Amy Passaretti / The Outlook Tyson said. “I hope everyone remembers the reason for the Ellie Lane, top, and Ryder Fuller, above, enjoyed visiting with Santa Claus at The Coffee Corner in downtown Alexander City Wednesday. season.”

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Department,” Cross said.

“We will then give those to children who we encounter that have been involved in any kind of domestic violence situation. We were honored that they decided to do this and it may seem like a small thing, but anything we can do to ease the pain or help children when they are going through any kind of trauma, that really helps.”

The drive is scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s community room. The hospital is located at 3316 Highway 280 in Alexander City.

Cross said that even though it’s a busy time, a short stop can mean a lot in many ways.

“During the holiday season donations are traditionally down because so many people are traveling and businesses that normally host sometimes shut down during the holidays,” Cross said. “So you could make a donation that will help save a life and make a child going through a rough time a little more comfortable all at the same time.”

For more information those wishing to donate can call 1-800-733-2767.

To schedule an appointment visit redcross.org and enter RussellCares.

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home for the new F-35 fighter jet,” Alabama Gov. Ivey said. “This announcement is huge for the River Region, it is huge for Alabama and is certainly a welcome gift for us as we approach Christmas.

The decision to send the F-35 to Montgomery is a testament to the quality of our people and our workforce, and further cements Alabama’s reputation as the leading aerospace state in the nation.”

The F-35 is the military’s latest fighting machine and will eventually replace many Cold War-era fighter planes, which are currently in use.

The 187th Fighter Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard currently includes

a squadron of F-16 fighter jets, a combat communications group, an RC-26 reconnaissance aircraft squadron, and an eagle vision unit. The 187th was one of five Air National Guard units on the short list to receive the F-35.

“The Alabama Air National Guard is dedicated to excellence in protecting both our state and nation,” Alabama Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon commented. “We look forward to adding the F-35 to our slate of tools available to enable us to carry out our mission.”

“Lots of people were involved in this effort and are to be commended for landing the F-35 in Alabama. I appreciate

the work of our entire congressional delegation, especially Senator Shelby, Senator Strange, and Representative Roby. I am also thankful for the hard work and dedication of our state and local partners including General Gordon, Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean and the Chamber of Commerce.”

Once production is concluded, the 187th Fighter Wing will receive the F-35 as a replacement of the F-16, which has called Montgomery home for decades.

Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) who repre-

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sents Tallapoosa County in the state Senate said the announcement means a lot to the state of Alabama.

“That is tremendous news for many reasons,” Whatley said. “It will help keep a program that has been in the area for a long time here alive and it dovetails right along with the tanker squadron that is already here.

“I think those factors, as well as the move passed in the legislature last session, and supported by Rep. Mark Tuggle and I, to fully fund the military benefits that helps pay for books for personnel in the area all helped made the decision to bring the F-35 to Alabama an easy one.”

Rep. Mike Rogers is proud of the combined

effort to get the new jet to Montgomery.

“I am thrilled to hear the good news that the F-35 Fighter Jet will be based in Montgomery,” Rogers said. “I commend Congresswoman Martha Roby’s leadership and the work of the entire Alabama delegation on this important matter for our state.”

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Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following.

Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties.

She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334-2427100. Her office is located at the State Kay Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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.

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties.

He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

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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-t7865.

Tom Whatley His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic aches and pains. Whether the cause of your pain is due to injury, stress, or poor sleep, there are many ways to feel better while avoiding future pain.

To stay well this season and naturally manage muscle pain, consider these tips: • Stretch. Stretching is not just for before or after a workout. Stretch throughout the day to keep blood flowing, particularly if you have a job that keeps you sedentary.

• Eat right. Your diet should include lean protein and healthy carbs. Figure out which vegetables you like best, and be sure to incorporate them into your diet.

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Water is necessary for muscle repair. Drink water throughout the day and especially when you’re active.

• Apply heat. Heat is a timeless remedy, and it’s clinically proven to relieve pain associated with muscle tension and stress, helping to relax muscles and improve blood flow. The increased blood flow restores oxygen and nutrients to inflamed areas to help accelerate healing.

Applying to the neck of the user, it can provide high-level, concentrated heat for targeted relief.

With the flu in the air of Tallapoosa County, you want to make sure you are boosting your immune system and doing everything you can to keep from being struck with the flu.

• Take care of your hygiene.

According to Dr. Bob Edwards of Russell Medical, taking care of your hygiene and taking some simple protective measures can really make a difference. Wash your hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or briskly with soap and water.

If you’re going to a doctor’s office, protect yourself by wearing a mask. And stay away from people who are sick.

• Get a flu shot. It’s not too late to get a flu shot this season. An annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older and is the best prevention against getting the flu. Officials recommend requesting the “quadrivalent vaccine” that protects against four influenza strains.

• Get plenty of Vitamin C in.

Whether it’s a glass of orange juice or eating an orange a day, or even taking a vitamin, Vitamin C is crucial to boost immunity during the winter season.

Vitamin C could prevent the onset of a cold, or once you have a cold, it can shorten the duration of the cold as well.

Don’t let aches and pains, a stubborn cold, or the flu set you back. With a healthy, active lifestyle and simple, natural remedies and simple hygiene tips, you can feel your best.

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his time of the year Santa Claus is so busy that he needs some folks to dress up as his helpers. This is where my sad story begins, when I was asked to “play” Santa. It all seemed so easy ... just put on the suit, look jolly and give a couple of “Ho, Ho, Hos.” Of course, the other guys didn’t have their wives around giving suggestions.

As I was looking the suit over, my sweet wife held up the size 54 pants and remarked that I wouldn’t need any padding. This was the first time I said Ho, Ho, Ho. Then she made some reference to the coat being too small.

I really didn’t understand her that well because she was laughing so hard. That brought on my second Ho, Ho, Ho, but I wasn’t being jolly.

As I was putting on the costume, my wife suggested I wear my bathing suit instead. I knew better than to ask why, but I couldn’t help it, and did. With a straight face she said that people could then actually see my round little belly shake like a bowl full of jelly. By now she is laughing, saying Ho, Ho, Ho, and pinching me on my rosy cheeks. The best I could manage was one Ho. I told her to laugh because I would have the last one when the kids sat on my lap. To that she replied that when I sat down

Santa, had a fake beard and tried to talk like Santa didn’t make me the jolly old elf. There are a lot of folk in our churches that disguise themselves as Christians and try DR. GERALD to talk the talk, but really aren’t HALLMARK saved. They play the role as an Columnist accomplished actor because they are afraid of the true commitment of a real faith.

I didn’t have a lap. She said the True faith is seen in disciplekids would have to sit in the floor in front of me, and then, if I could ship and faithfulness to God. Those that are saved understand lean over far enough I might just that being Christian puts them be able to see them. This time I on a battleground and not a playjust grunted and gave up on the ground. Christmas Santas are Ho. made up characters and are cute Finally I got dressed in my and lovable. Made up Christians regal, red costume and strutted are sad and lonely. So, be real and my stuff. I looked in the mirror and bragged, “Ho, Ho, Ho, I’m da put Christ in your Christmas this year. man!” My wife looked me over To my wife’s credit, she saved and said I looked more like Big me with the kids. She told them Al, the University of Alabama’s that the poor, old preacher had elephant mascot, than the man.

She did concede that the wig and always wanted to be Santa, so to just humor me for a while and she whiskers looked good because they covered up my bald spot and would soon take me back home for my medicine. I don’t care what gray hair. Now all I could say was, “Oh, Oh, Oh.” Not to be dis- she said because I liked the role couraged, I pressed on just know- of Santa. So, “Merry Christmas to ing the kids would love Santa, no all! Ho, Ho, Ho!” matter what. When the children Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a saw me they all gave me the once over and one little girl said, “Boy, retired minister who lives in Alexander City. He is currently preacher, you’re fat.” I could tell she was going to grow up and be serving as interim pastor at First a preacher’s wife with that kind of Baptist Church in Dadeville. His column appears weekly in The sensitivity.

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Today’s

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“Some men succeed because they are destined to, but most men succeed because they are determined to.”

—Greame Clegg

Today’s

Scripture “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. ... With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, ‘Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.’ Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.”

—Acts 2:21, 40-41

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Letter to the Editor

Alabama CHIP program will expire in Feb. Dear Editor, The Republican party, there is no need to play party against party.

Now is your time to govern and stop wasting the taxpayers time and money. You have the children’s “CHIP”insurance program that will expire Jan. 1 and will end a month later. One of the reasons you all lost was people like me begging you all to do the right thing and stop the greed and hurting people.

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These little children are our future and they are innocent.

This program should have been the first bill you passed.

Instead, you put them out to pasture.

“We the people” are watching and waiting. Our turn is coming and coming faster than you know.

This has went on long enough.

We will have new people up there that will do the people’s business and not look out for the wealthy and corporations. They will pass common sense policy. And no

hurt people to give more to the wealthy and corporations.

Help is coming. It is on the way.

You would think after Mr. Jones was elected they would regroup. Instead they are staying the course and that my friend is a mistake and the CHIP program will be the flame torch for 2018.

We are working and waiting.

We are gearing up for change.

Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City

Feeling the true Christmas spirit

hristmas morning is almost here. Christmas has not felt the same to me the last few years. I think it probably has to do with my shopping habits changing.

Shopping at the mall was so much a part of the Christmas season. I would drive to a large mall, struggle to find a parking place, and then shop for hours. I’d always make sure I bought a cinnamon roll or a pretzel in the food court to give me enough nourishment to handle the vigorous walking required to purchase the gifts I needed to buy for my wife, parents, kids, and grandkids.

Now, with the advent of online shopping, I don’t go to the mall much anymore. That makes the Christmas season feel a little different than it has felt in the past.

I began to feel the Christmas spirit when I went to a shelter last week with a group of friends to serve a meal to about 150 people who are living on the streets in Atlanta. Of all the things I have done this December, I think helping at the shelter made me feel the most like Christmas.

The shelter, called Safehouse, feels a little gritty. It is clean, but when 150 people who live on the streets show up, it makes

to honor the birth of Jesus. They look so pretty and holy. The key figures all have clean robes on and beautiful coifed hair. I don’t RAY think that is a right representaWATERS tion of the story. I believe the Columnist place where Jesus was born was smelly, dirty, and a mess. things feel less than pristine.

That got me thinking that While I was at the shelter, I maybe God is more comfortable envisioned the place where in messy places than we have Jesus was born. I sense that it ever imagined. I thought when had that kind of feel. The birth- my life felt the most out of sorts, place of Jesus was a place where that was the time God would not the animals stayed. Can you want to be with me. I believed I imagine, the baby Jesus born in needed to clean my life up and a place used primarily to house then I could connect with the barnyard animals?

Divine. I don’t think that is true And the humans that did anymore. I feel part of the lesson show up were considered the we are supposed to get from the poorest people on the planet. I story of the birth of Jesus is that listened to a great sermon this God is comfortable in messy past Sunday about the shepherds places. We need to realize that who came to worship after being while we might not think God is told by the angel of the birth in our life when it is out of sorts, of Jesus. The preacher said the God is there. shepherds were the people who If you are not feeling much occupied the lowest rung of like Christmas this year, find society. They lived ostracized a shelter to serve in. Look into from their community. They the eyes of people who are hurtsmelled bad. No one wanted ing and realize that is the place to be their friends. But they where God is. And when your received the divine announcelife is a mess, don’t forget, God ment and were the ones who is quite comfortable in a mess. were the first to herald the birth His son was born in one. of the baby Jesus.

December is the time of the Ray Waters is a minister, a year where we see little nativity motivational speaker and a regscenes set up in peoples homes ular columnist for The Outlook.

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to prevent the spread of the flu.

Edwards said that hygiene and some simple protective measures can make a difference. He said to wash hands often with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or briskly with soap and water. If you are going to a doctor’s office, wear a mask, Edwards said.

Edwards said during the holidays exposure to more people also carries a larger risk.

“Everyone wants to be around friends and family, but if you are ill, don’t expose others to that,” Edwards said.

“They will understand and probably appreciate you being thoughtful.”

“Stay away from people that are sick,” Coker said. “Stay home if you feel sick. If you think you are sick call your primary care physician or come to urgent care. They often have rooms that you can you can wait in while waiting to see someone to help prevent the spread. The last place you want to go is the emergency room as they have patients with chronic illnesses that the flu could complicate.”

Coker says you can have the flu and not know it.

“You are able to infect others before you know have the flu,” Coker said. “Often, you will not experience symptoms for one to four days.”

Coker says symptoms include a sudden onset of fever, chills, fatigue, muscle aches,

Forecast state and Tallapoosa County will see mild weather Friday, changing to mostly cloudy skies late in the day. Late Friday the there is some risk of scattered showers, Spann said.

He said the approaching cold front will bring rain Saturday.

“Some thunder is possible, but severe storms are not expected,” Spann

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nausea and upper respiratory issues similar to a sinus infection and a cough.

Coker says two age groups should take extra precautions.

“The biggest groups at risks are the very young and the very old,” Coker said.

Edwards and Coker also said that knowing how the virus can be spread is key to avoiding it.

“The virus lives in respiratory secretions, so avoiding any chances of prolonged, close contact with anyone who may be suffering the symptoms, “ Edwards said. “Avoid contact, sharing drinks or anything that would cause that exposure. But it can also talk the ocular route, like walking through an area where a person has coughed.

That’s really all it takes in some cases.”

“Flu is spread by droplets,” Coker said. “A cough or sneeze can send droplets into the air up to six feet away.”

Coker says to take precautions covering a cough.

“Those droplets will land on door handles and shopping carts,” Coker said. “Cover your cough. Instead of coughing into your hand and touching something, couch into your clothing or arm and wash your hands with water and soap frequently.”

If you do get the flu, Coker says if caught early they can treat it to some degree.

“Tamiflu helps but is not a cure all,” Coker said. “It helps

decrease the length and severity in symptoms.”

Coker explained they can treat the symptoms but also says those with the flu should stay home for at least 72 hours and until the fever is gone and says drinking water is important “Staying well hydrated is most important,” Coker said.

“Taking care of the cough is important too. If the flu is not taking care of it can turn to pneumonia.”

Tallapoosa County is not the only place flu is starting to show its face.

Influenza activity levels are increasing across the State of Alabama.

Several positive influenza (flu) specimens in north Alabama have been reported in the previous three weeks.

While the flu season is just getting started in much of the country, activity is already elevated in Alabama with providers reporting 3.59 percent of outpatient visits due to influenza-like illness.

“Providers reporting increased percentages of patients with influenza-like illness and influenza samples sent to public health provide an indication of the geographic spread of influenza in Alabama,” said Dr. Karen Landers, District Medical Officer. “This is concerning because influenza can be a serious disease for anyone, even

children, pregnant women, and previously healthy young adults.”

An annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older and is the best prevention against getting the flu.

Physicians, pharmacists and county health departments can provide flu vaccinations for Alabamians. Request the “quadrivalent vaccine,” the one that protects against four influenza strains, because one of the strains in circulation in Alabama (Type B/Yamagata) is only included in the quadrivalent vaccine.

In addition to taking the flu vaccine, other measures can reduce or prevent the spread of influenza. These include staying at home when sick, covering the mouth and nose with a tissue/cloth when coughing or sneezing, and washing hands or using hand sanitizer frequently.

And it is not too late to get the flu shot.

“There was a study out of Australia early on that showed a 10 percent decline in effectiveness against one strain of the virus,” Edwards said. “That got a lot of international press so people are hearing that and wondering. But in data from the CDC in week 49 we are right on the same averages as we have been in recent years.

“So it’s definitely not too late to get the shot if you haven’t already done so.”

WINTER WELLNESS TIPS:

A busy lifestyle and cooler weather can take a toll on the body, especially for those who suffer from chronic aches and pains. Whether the cause of your pain is due to injury, stress, or poor sleep, there are many ways to feel better while avoiding future pain.

To stay well this season and naturally manage muscle pain, consider these tips: • Stretch. Stretching is not just for before or after a workout.

Stretch throughout the day to keep blood flowing, particularly if you have a job that keeps you sedentary.

• Eat right. Your diet should include lean protein and healthy carbs. Figure out which vegetables you like best, and be sure to incorporate them into your diet.

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

Water is necessary for muscle repair. Drink water throughout the day and especially when you’re active.

• Apply heat. Heat is a timeless remedy, and it’s clinically proven to relieve pain associated with muscle tension and stress, helping to relax muscles and improve blood flow. The increased blood flow restores oxygen and nutrients to inflamed areas to help accelerate healing. Apply to the neck of the user, it can provide high-level, concentrated heat for targeted relief.

Don’t let aches and pains set you back. With a healthy, active lifestyle and simple, natural remedies, you can feel your best.

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said. “Rain amounts should be in the onehalf-inch to 1-inch range, so no flooding this time. And it sure looks like temperatures will be going the wrong way Saturday as the cold front pushes down through the state. We will begin Saturday in the low 60s, but we fall through the 50s, reaching the 40s by mid to late afternoon.”

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 will 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.

Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.

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Community Room from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All blood types are needed.

Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org by using the keyword Russell. There will be pizza and T-shirts for those who come.

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The 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Course will start Jan. 16 and will be on Tuesdays through Feb. 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. The cost is $45 for adults and $35 for students. Call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050 for more information. The deadline for registration is Jan. 11.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER: Comer Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Dinner Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The public is invited to have a hot meal and fellowship. Tickets can be picked up at the Nutrition Center and the Salvation Army. You do not have to have a ticket to get a meal.

For more information call 256-2347831.

Saturday, December 30

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5:00 until 8:00 Saturday December 30. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday Jan 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Monday, Janurary 8

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Craigger Browne will present “Tribute to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 8 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

January 8-9

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days January 8-9. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

Saturday, January 13

BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale on the lower level of the Dadeville Library Saturday, Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a grocery bag for $5 or three bags for just $15.

MLK PRAYER BREAKFAST: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer breakfast will be Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Stephens Elementary Gym at 8 a.m. Tickets are $10.

Monday, Janurary 15

MLK CELEBRATION: The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be Monday, Jan. 15. It will start with a parade at 9 a.m. beginning at Darrell Brooks, Owner Stephens Elementary School and a program at the Stephens Elementary Cutting •Edging School gym at 11 a.m.

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BEEKEEPING COURSE: The 2018 Beginner Beekeeping Course will start Jan. 16 and will be on Tuesdays through Feb. 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. Cost is $45 for adults and $35 for students Call the Extension Office at 256-825-1050 and the deadline for registration is Jan. 11.

COMPUTER CLASSES: The

Adelia M. Russell Library is offering computer classes in 2018. One program is for beginners, with a separate advanced program for individuals seeking to move beyond the basics.

The advanced class is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their skill set and/or enhance their employment opportunities. The basic classes will begin January 16, 2018, and the advanced classes will begin January 18, 2018; each session will last approximately one hour (3 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and will meet for four straight weeks. Classes will be small and the atmosphere will be relaxed.

To sign up simply come by the Adelia M. Russell Library. For more information, call 256-329-6796.

Sunday, January 21

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will meet at the Historical Museum on the square in Dadeville on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2 p.m. Dr. Charles Mitchell will be the speaker.

He will present “A Pictorial History of Alabama Agriculture.” While working at Auburn, Dr. Mitchell accumulated lots of old photographs related to Alabama agriculture. Several years ago, he began organizing them and realized that these old pictures could actually tell the chronological story of Alabama’s agriculture from the Creek Indians to modern production. He will share these photographs with the Tallapoosee Historical Society Please make plans to attend. The meeting is open to the public, there is no admission fee and free refreshments will be served.

Monday, Janurary 22

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: E. Paul Jones will present “Reverend Maxwell” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 22 starting at 1:30 p.m.at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Monday, January 29

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Marilee Tankersley will present “Wetumpka Impact Crater” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Jan. 29 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Monday, February 5

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Glen Willis will present “Forgotten Alabama” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Wednesday, February 7

SITE REVIEW: Central Alabama Community College will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing program by the ACEN on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in Building J of the Childersburg Campus. For further information go to the CACC homepage at www.cacc. edu

Monday, February 12

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Peggy Shores will present “Songs from the Heart” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 12 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Monday, February 26

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Neil Armstrong” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Feb. 26 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Horizons Unlimited membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple.

Registration for winter quarter begins 1 p.m. Jan. 8.

Wednesday, March 29

VIETNAM VETERANS WELCOME HOME: The Auburn Veterans Project is celebrating and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans March 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Auburn High School Auditorium. Speakers will be Joe Galloway and Medal of Honor recipients Bennie Adkins and James Livingston. Family is welcome to accompany their veteran and there will be a light reception afterwards.

Visit auburnveteransproect. weebly.com/east-alabama-vietnamveterans-welcome-home-cermony. html. Attendees are asked to RSVP in advance by either emailing Blake Busbin at wbbusbin@auburnschools. org or by calling Auburn High School at 334-887-2120.

April 9-10

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days April 9-10. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

July 16-17

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

October 15-16

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpsters will be located at at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, the Camp Hill Town Hall at 309 Holley Ave. and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

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All I want for Christmas is...

D

ear Santa, How is it already that time of year again?

It seems it was just a few months ago I was wishing for an Auburn victory in the Sugar Bowl and an Alabama defeat in the College Football Playoff … I know you’re a busy man so one for two ain’t bad.

As 2017 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what an exciting year it has been to be a sports fan, especially locally.

While we’ve been gifted with players and teams of prominence and acclaim, I have a few things I’m especially hopeful for this year.

Here’s my Christmas wish list that I’m sure others in the area would proudly accept as well.

Sustained success for Central Coosa football

If I was limited to only one thing off my list this would be it.

The Cougars have been in playoff purgatory with only three appearances in the program’s history. After reaching the postseason in 2015, there appeared to be a newfound mentality towards the pigskin in Coosa County.

However, that was proven to be an aberration as the Cougars are 4-16 since making the playoffs, including a winless 2017. For a team that has produced the likes of Super Bowl champions Adalius Thomas and Justin Tuck, one would have to believe that talent isn’t an issue.

One of my biggest concerns for the program is that fan support is fickle at best. We saw that the community could be invested in a team showing success, but it must remain consistent even in times of despair.

Nearly every meaningful contributor from last year’s team returns, combining that with the move to Class 2A and a full offseason under head coach Shane Rary, the Cougars have the mixture for what could be a foundation for a successful program moving forward.

Everyone loves a Christmas miracle, Saint Nicholas.

Benjamin Russell and Dadeville renew football rivalry

The two schools separated by “The Bridge” have not competed on the football field since 1995.

I’m sure there are numerous contributing factors that have led to the game’s 22-year drought, but whatever they may be, it’s time the hatchet is buried and the teams grant these two communities the chance to see the Tigers and Wildcats battle for gridiron supremacy.

The passion for high school football in both Alexander City and Dadeville is second to none.

Can you imagine the gate for a Danny Horn- and Richard White-coached football game? That alone should create an enthusiasm to bring this game back to life.

Another idea is to have the teams face off in a preseason exhibition where the host team donates a portion of the proceeds to a charity of its choice.

Let’s make it happen, Mr. Kringle.

Bring back the Pepsi Classic

This seems like a no brainer and the present I’m most likely to receive.

When our local municipalities can all come together for something positive it’s always a good thing. With three of the four participating teams donning new boys coaches on their sidelines, it is the perfect time to resurrect the once popular basketball tournament featuring Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend and Central Coosa.

I’ve heard people say the Lake Martin area has a basketball problem, and to them I say, “Fake news.”

While most aren’t competing for state championships, each team produces a quality product for its fans.

As the public-address announcer for the Wildcats, I would love the experience of announcing “The Classic.”

The ball is in your proverbial court, Father Christmas.

Until next time, Hardy out P.S. I’m also on the verge of celebrating my first fantasy football championship.

You’ve made your list and checked it twice; I hope you found my team to be nice.

Scott Hardy is a digital marketing coordinator for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.

BRHS hands Wetumpka first loss

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

All season long, Benjamin Russell wrestling coach Michael Ransaw has been preaching the importance of conditioning.

Thursday night, the Wildcats proved just why that conditioning has been so important. They pulled out a handful of third-period victories, including two late pins, and it results in Wetumpka’s first loss of the season as BRHS pulled out a 42-30 victory.

“That helped us out in a couple matches tonight, and that’s what I’ve been preaching to our guys,” Ransaw said. “If we make it to the third period, no one is going to beat us. I think we’re in better shape than the majority of the people we wrestle.”

The first clutch victory for Benjamin Russell (19-7) came at 152 when Brooks Parker eked out a 9-8 decision to knot the scoreboard at 15-15. Heading into the third period, Parker led 8-6 and started on top. Wetumpka’s Collin Lybrana hit a quick reversal to tie it up, but Parker eventually worked his way

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Top: Benjamin Russell’s Isaiah Holloway, left, turns Nathan Waters, of Wetumpka, at 195 pounds. Holloway went on to pin Waters in 5:41. Above: Benjamin Russell’s Hezekiah Hunter, top, flatten Wetumpka’s Myles Ross on Thursday night.

into an escape and stayed neutral for the final 30 seconds to claim the win.

“At the end of the third period, he was giving out completely,” Parker said. “He even had to call injury

time. Their coach was saying I was tired, but I was actually getting myself a little bit of a break as I was on bottom so I could prepare to explode up and get out.”

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Reeltown pulls out win vs. Pike Road

By SCOTT NICKERSON Sports Writer

Pike Road didn’t have an answer for Reeltown sophomore Eric Shaw on either end of the court Thursday night in the Rebels’ 65-61 win.

Shaw’s size and athleticism caused the Patriots all kinds of trouble.

His offensive rebounding gave the Rebels multiple second-chance opportunities they converted into points, and his shot blocking ability forced Pike Road to take the majority of its shots from outside the paint.

And most importantly, he stepped up when the game was on the line, scoring 13 of his 20 points in the final quarter.

Lance Cole and Tre Tre

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Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal, back, played an aggressive defensive game which sparked the Rebels to a narrow victory over Pike Road.

Hughley both had 10 for the Rebels.

Still, it wasn’t easy for Reeltown (3-3).

Much like in their earlier game against Holtville, the Patriots erased a halftime deficit thanks to hot shooting from beyond the 3-point arc. Pike Road nailed four 3-pointers in a tightly contested third period to go up one, but the Rebels made key shots to stay even.

Cole sunk a 3 for Reeltown with 20 seconds left in the third quarter to go into the final period with a 41-38 lead.

Hughley’s ball handling skills saved the Rebels down the stretch as Pike Road applied a lot of pressure on the ball and cut the lead to as little as one with 43 seconds to go in the game.

Reeltown coach Jonathan Gardner praised Hughley’s play down the stretch.

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LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Friday, Dec. 22 Reeltown Holiday Hoops Tournament Girls: Consolation, 2 p.m.

Boys: Reeltown vs. Holtville, 4 p.m.

Girls: Championship, 6 p.m.

Loachapoka, 4 p.m.

Game 4: Russell County vs.

Benjamin Russell, 6 p.m.

Other games Central Coosa in Coosa River Classic at Childersburg, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 27 High school boys basketball BRHS Slam Fest Game 1: Stanhope Elmore vs. Beauregard, noon Game 2: Dadeville vs.

Marbury, 2 p.m.

Game 3: Alma Bryant vs.

Thursday, Dec. 28 High school boys basketball BRHS Slam Fest Game 5: Game 1 loser vs.

Game 2 loser, noon Game 6: Game 3 loser vs.

Game 4 loser, 2 p.m.

Game 7: Game 1 winner vs.

Game 2 winner, 4 p.m.

Game 8: Game 3 winner vs.

Game 4 winner, 6 p.m.

Other games Central Coosa in Coosa River Classic at Childersburg, TBA High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Regional Duals in Oxford, 10 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 29 High school boys basketball BRHS Slam Fest Game 9: Game 5 loser vs.

Game 6 loser, 10:30 a.m.

Game 10: Game 7 loser vs.

Game 8 loser, 12:30 p.m.

Game 11: Consolation final, 2:30 p.m.

Game 12: Championship, 4:30 p.m.

Other games Central Coosa in Coosa River Classic at Childersburg, TBA High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Wetumpka tournament, TBA Saturday, Dec. 30 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell at Wetumpka tournament, TBA

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Montevallo creates outdoors career path

By DAVID RAINER Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources

If you’re passionate about the outdoors and think those endeavors will be limited to a hobby or favorite pastime, think again. The University of Montevallo in central Alabama has a path to convert your outdoors activities into a career.

The President’s Outdoor Scholars Program allows students to tailor their studies en route to a degree that could translate into a career in the outdoors industry.

Montevallo President Dr. John Stewart III, an avid outdoorsman with a penchant for offshore fishing, remembered how he was separated to some extent from his favorite pursuits when he went away to college.

“Two things really informed my thinking, considering a program that would morph into something like this,” Stewart said. “My parents hadn’t been to school, so it was a daunting time for me. I loved hunting and fishing, but when I went away to college, it was tough to find somebody who shared those same passions and interests. Unless I was home for the holidays or at home working during the summer, I was out of action for the rest of the year as far as hunting and fishing. That’s one thing that just stuck with me.

“The other thing was thinking about enrollment, and what brings kids to colleges, and should we, as institutions, encourage them to see if those passions can be matched up with a career? The people I’ve known who are happiest are doing what they love as a career. So that came into the idea.”

Stewart approached William

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Grant Deavers, right, and William Crawford bagged a limit of Canada geese with Dash the retriever on Deavers’ first waterfowl hunt as part of the President’s Outdoor Scholars Program at the University of Montevallo.

Crawford, who was already working on the Montevallo campus, about an idea to merge a love of the outdoors with a formal education.

“In our part of the world in Alabama, what do people think about more than football and each other? That’s hunting and fishing,” Stewart said. “I knew William was a hunter and a respected breeder and trainer of retrievers.”

When Stewart shared his idea with Crawford, the response was, “I think they’d love it.”

Stewart considered Crawford a perfect fit for the director’s job. Crawford, who holds a master’s degree, has been a recruiter and fundraiser professionally, and he also runs Silver Banded Retrievers, raising and training retrievers.

Crawford also played baseball at the University of West Alabama.

“I couldn’t think of a better person with a better background to trust the safety and welfare and student experience with,” Stewart said.

The way the President’s Outdoor Scholars Program was integrated into the school was through the Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Program, which was implemented not long after Stewart became president 15 years ago.

“We forged an IDS degree with the idea that a student with any passion could hammer out a major course of study that would lead to a career,” he said. “I remember the very first student to graduate with an IDS degree finished with an audiovisual major. The kid was just passionate about a high-level career in audio-visual work.

Now we’ve got a curriculum, most but not all in the College of Business, in outdoors resource management.

“The aspect of the program that was attractive to me is this is a way I can connect with students a lot younger than I am who come to our institution. It’s a unique way for me to get to know students.

So far, we’re really happy with the progress.”

Crawford said in the beginning, the President’s Outdoor Scholars Program amounted to extracurricular activities to keep the students connected with the outdoors.

“Very early in the program, it was brought to our attention that these students wanted more,” Crawford said. “They wanted a degree track. We started working on a program tied to the academic side that allowed students to do that.

“Starting this spring, we will start, through IDS, a program where a student can create their own major. They wanted to do something with the

business side of the outdoors.

We developed a program that’s called outdoors resource marketing. What sets that aside and makes it a little different than a typical marketing degree, it will have different components tied to other areas on campus.”

Crawford said if a student wants to go in a different direction, perhaps in conservation or land management, the curriculum would go to Environmental Studies with courses in biology.

“Ultimately, it’s up to the student and what they want to do,” Crawford said. “We can develop and personalize a program specifically for them.”

During the students’ outdoors studies, Stewart said Crawford lines up events for them to meet leaders in the outdoors industry through their guest speaker program.

Stewart and Crawford are fully aware of the economic impact hunting has on Alabama, to the tune of $1.8 billion annually.

The 39 students currently enrolled in the program are treated to perks that would be the envy of anybody who loves the outdoors, including trips that expose them to outdoors activities they’ve never experienced. Stewart pointed out that no taxpayer money is used for the trips, which are paid for with private donations.

“Most of our students grew up deer hunting and bass fishing,” Crawford said.

“Of course, we want them to continue to enjoy the things they’ve always done. But we also want to introduce them to new adventures.

Stewart added, “If we can expose them to lots and lots of different aspects of the sporting life, then that’s a good curriculum.”

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Hornsby signs to play softball at CACC On Tuesday, Reeltown shortstop Kayli Hornsby, seated center, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Central Alabama Community College.

“I went to a tryout over the summer there and at Southern Union (State Community College), and a couple weeks after I tried out, they called and offered me a scholarship,” Hornsby said. “I did a tour a couple weeks after that, and I just really liked the campus and I really liked their softball program. They have a really good softball program.” At her signing, Hornsby was joined by, front row, from left, her father Tony Hornsby and her mother Lisa Hornsby; back row, her brother Jake Hornsby, Reeltown softball coach Kelli Hilyer, Reeltown athletic director Matt Johnson, CACC softball coach Greg Shivers, Reeltown principal Tom Cochran and her sister Kenzie Hornsby.

Wrestling The teams traded points for the next three bouts and the Indians (141) actually led 24-21 heading into the 10th match at 195 pounds. Then things took a turn in the Wildcats’ favor.

Benjamin Russell’s Isaiah Holloway went toe-to-toe with Nathan Waters for the first two and a half periods before handling him with a cow catcher. He flattened Waters in 5:41.

“I wanted to try to work some other stuff and it wasn’t working, so I just went back to what I usually do,” Holloway said. “Last year, I worked that move a lot so I went ahead and used that to get the win. A lot of times we go out there and people will

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be more tired than we are about the second or third period, so we’re able to capitalize on that.”

Ransaw said, “That was a turning point. Isaiah is one that I’ve always told him that if he wrestles to his ability, he’s going to surprise a lot of people. That’s what he did tonight. He got behind a little bit, but he wrestled out of it.”

At 220, Dimitri Johnson also notched a third-period pin in 5:00 for the Wildcats, then Curtis “Pokey” Norris clinched the victory with a pin in 2:34 at 285 pounds.

Norris used his sheer strength to wear down Wetumpka’s Abe Preston for the victory.

“He’s strong and his center of gravity is so low, so people have to come down to him,” Ransaw said.

“He’s so low that he’s able to do what most heavyweights can’t do and that’s shoot takedowns.”

Also earning pins for Benjamin Russell were Greg Newman, who toppled his opponent in 0:26 at 125; Saxon Coker, who earned a 1:16 pin at 145; and Hezekiah Hunter, who finished off his 170-pound foe in 1:30. “(This win) really boosted our confidence a lot, and we needed that win because they’re in our area this year,” Parker said. “It added another ‘W’ to the record.”

“I’ve been telling him he has to get the ball down the stretch,” Gardner said. “I’m okay with him having more turnovers than other guys because I want the ball in his hands more during the game. He was solid for us at the end.”

Leading by just one point in the fourth, Gardner called a timeout to calm his team and set up a play.

Shaw then got behind the defense not once, but twice, sealing the win with a thunderous and crowd-pleasing dunk to extend what had been a onepoint lead into five in a matter of seconds.

Still, the Patriots cut the lead to just two with eight seconds remaining, but Shaw was fouled and calmly sank both free throws.

“I just tried to help the team on both ends of the court,” Shaw said. “I wanted to do whatever it took to get the win.”

Gardner was pleased with the win and effort from Shaw and his entire team.

“Our offense runs through (Shaw),” Gardner said. “When he plays well we have a good chance.

But we started off a little rusty. It was our first game since Friday and our first home game (of the season), so our players were dealing with playing in front of the home crowd and hearing their friends and their kinfolk yelling from the stands, but we got it together in the second half and got the win.”

Reeltown will take the court again today against Holtville at 4 p.m. for Day 2 of the Holiday Hoops Tournament.

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