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Henrich retires as ACCS chancellor STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Dr. Mark Heinrich, the man who has served as chancellor of the Alabama Community College System since 2012, announced that he plans to retire effective April 1.

In the position Heinrich oversaw all of the state’s 24 comprehensive community and technical colleges, as well as Marion Military Institute and the Alabama Technology Network. Included in Heinrich’s duties is oversight of Central Alabama Community College with has a campus here in Alexander City.

Heinrich’s retirement announcement was read at Wednesday’s Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees meeting and follows a prolonged illness that the chancellor has been battling.

“In spite of more than 400 hours of intense medical treatment to date, a See RETIRE • Page 3

Man is accused of shooting his neighbor last April

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Above, BRHS junior Broooks Parker cuts expanded metal to be used in the helmet cabinet being bulit for the BRHS baseball team. Bottom, Ryan Denton, left, Mason Sake, and David Whitehead make adjustments to the plasma cutter in the shop Wednesday.

LIFELONG SKILLS BRHS Career Tech teaches practical knowledge

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Dr. Mark Heinrich announced he will be retiring as the Alabama Community College System Chancellor.

Through classes in career technology, engineering and agriscience, Benjamin Russell High School teachers Ed Allen and Josh Williams are giving students a hand up.

Allen and Williams are not giving students easy As to pad their report card, they are teaching skills students can carry with them through life – whether at home or on the job.

The skills involve woodworking, welding and engineering.

Oh, and the students get use a plasma cutter to cut designs into See CAREER • Page 3

The man accused of shooting his neighbor to death while he was mowing his grass on a riding lawnmower has been indicted for murder by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury.

Records show that Franklin Nathan Price Jr., 52, of Alexander City was indicted on felony murder charges on Jan. 27. The charges were officially filed Monday, records show.

Price was arrested on April 22, 2016, two days after his neighbor, 49-year-old Elbert Clyde Franklin Price Wilson died after being faces charges of shot as he cut grass on a felony murder riding lawnmower in his yard at 3823 Highway 63. and two counts On the day of the shoot- of burglary and ing, Price said he had witnessed a red truck pull has an up in front of Wilson and arraignment fire a shot in his direction. scheduled Feb. But a lengthy search and 23. checking other leads, the probe turned back to Price as a suspect.

Testimony at a preliminary hearing on Sept.

15, 2016 indicated that Price finally admitted to the shooting, but said it was an accident in a signed statement.

Testimony at that same hearing also alluded to statements from two men described as “jailhouse snitches.” One statement indicated that Price told an inmate that he was going with the story that he was “shooting at a rabbit for now.”

A statement from a second inmate indicated that Price used a racial slur in describing Wilson See INDICTMENT • Page 3

Sessions confirmed as U.S Attorney General STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alabama’s Jeff Sessions was confirmed Wednesday night as the next U.S. Attorney General by a 52-47 vote.

The largely party line vote was marked by bitter recriminations from civil rights advocates and Democrat lawmakers who staged a second all-night debate to voice their opposition to a former colleague who spent more than two

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decades in the Senate. One member, Sessions, voted present.

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia was the one Democrat to vote for Sessions.

Vice President Pence is expected to preside at Sessions’ swearing in this morning.

Sessions’ confirmation as the 84th attorney general of the United States spanned a series of high political dramas that featured President See ATTORNEY • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I had planned to wait until my daughter was 12 and in the sixth grade to teach her about sex. Unfortunately, she was given a very thorough, graphically described education by a playmate. At the time, her playmate was in second grade. My daughter was in the third grade. I was devastated.

Not only did I feel she was too young, I felt robbed of an experience that should be cherished between a mother and daughter.

I strongly believe that parents should decide for themselves when to teach their children about sex, and the children should not have the experience forced upon them. The playmate’s parents like to think of themselves as progressive and nonconformist. When I confronted the mother, she deflected by becoming offended that I would assume they weren’t responsible parents. She defended her daughter by saying, “Kids will talk. I’m sure she wasn’t out to ruin your daughter’s world.”

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our relationship seemed to be getting serious, he moved into my house. He was planning on returning to construction work a few months later, once his doctor cleared him. Unfortunately, DEAR ABBY the doctor said he would never Advice be able to resume work in construction. He applied for Social -- OFFENDED IN NEW JERSEY Security Disability and, after two years of paperwork and waiting, DEAR OFFENDED: Yes. he was denied.

Children DO talk, and 12 is far He keeps himself busy by too late for them to start learning painting pictures. Occasionally about sex. By then they have he sells one or two paintings probably received an abundance of misinformation about it online or through art shows.

However, what he earns is not from their friends. Children are naturally curious about the world nearly enough to support himself. I had to take a significant around them. That’s why “the pay cut at work, and I’m having talk” should start as soon as a a hard time supporting both child begins asking questions.

The facts don’t have to be given of us. My savings are being depleted, and my credit card all at once; the conversation balance is skyrocketing. should be ongoing, with more I have told him repeatedly information added in an agethat he needs to get a job. He’s appropriate way. not totally disabled. He could work -- he just can’t go back DEAR ABBY: My “boyfriend” to construction. He insists he’s and I are in our mid-40s. Threegoing to make it big selling and-a-half years ago he was art. I tell him art is his hobby, in a bad accident. Because

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Funeral Service for Mr. Steve A. Elrod, 61, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Donnie Mapp will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hepsabah Baptist Church Cemetery in Cleburne County at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Elrod passed away on Tuesday,

Salvación (Salve) Paez Muyco McWhorter April 28, 1922 February 2, 2017 We celebrate the new life of Salve McWhorter, 94, who passed away early Thursday morning, February 2, 2017 at Magnolia Haven Nursing Home in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Salve was born in San Enrique, in the province of Iloilo, Philippines to a heroic family who fought with the Philippine resistance against the Japanese during WWII. Salve was in nurses training at the time of the occupation being held prisoner along with other nurses to work in the hospitals taken over by the Japanese. Fearing for her safety Salve came up with a plan to escape from their hospital prison. Because of this approximately six nurses, including herself, managed to escape and get back to their people.

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• James Harwood Ashwood, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Brian Thomas Brooks, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence alcohol.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on Hillabee Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Serlenna Road.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Valley Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Highway 280.

• Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton Road.

• A dog bite was reported on Highway 63 South.

• Fraudulent use of a credit/debit card was reported on Broad Street.

February 6

• Stacey Luran McKinney, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for theft.

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(John) and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. David Hensleigh and the staff of the Clay County Hospice for the care they provided to Steve. Most of all to his mother in law, Virginia Powell who spent countless hours caring for him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Danny Elrod.

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training and went on to become a meticulous, efficient nurse, surgical nurse and anesthesiologist. During this time she decided to become a nursing nun and joined the Dominican Order. They sent her to Taiwan where she became head surgical nurse and instructor of nursing. She served in this capacity for about 18 years then, because of health reasons, she had to leave the convent and went back to the Philippines but continued nursing.

When she came to the United States, on the advice of her friend Linda Bolt, she came to Alabama where she met and married J.V. McWhorter of Alexander City, Alabama and became part of the St John the Apostle Catholic Church family. As much as she will be missed it is comforting to know that she is where she has wanted to be for quite some time. Her faith in God has been an inspiration to all those who came in contact with her. She was known to many as Salve, Tita Salve and Salvación of Jesus Crucified.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sixto Dayot Muyco and Clara Rubin Paez, and several of her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by one brother, Arturo Muyco and numerous nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews, all of whom were very dear to her.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Salvación (Salve) Paez Muyco McWhorter, 94, of Tuskegee, Alabama, will be Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the St John the Apostle Catholic Church. Father Peter Reddy will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the St John the Apostle Catholic Church.

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

55, of Alexander City was arrested for reckless endangerment.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassing communications was reported on Dean Road.

• Harassment was reported in Market Place.

• Domestic violence was reported on Farm Loop.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported on Church Street.

• Theft was reported on Thompson Ridge Road.

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• Mark Joseph Colley, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of forged instrument.

• Clarence Earl Keller, 66, of Vincent was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol.

• Victoria Elizabeth Gaddis, 24, of Goodwater was arrested for theft.

• Rodrigus Antwone Crayton, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment.

• Harassment was reported on Highway 280.

• Domestic violence was reported on East Pine

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He was born on August 10, 1955 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Arthur Elrod and Evelyn Elrod. He was a member of Hepsabah Baptist in Cleburne County. Mr. Elrod was an avid Auburn fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and working in his yard.

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not his career. I have also told him that I’m a financial wreck and that I’m going to lose my house, but he doesn’t care. He says, “Buy a smaller house.”

I tell him he has to get a job or move out, but he doesn’t do either. I’m ready to sell my house and live in a small apartment by myself. But I can’t get him to leave. What can I do?

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• Assault was reported at Bishop Hall.

• Domestic violence was reported at 8th Avenue.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Washington Street.

• Criminal trespass was reported at Mill Square.

• Domestic violence was reported on O Stret.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported on Bishop Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Airport Drive.

• Harassment and criminal mischief was reported on Highway 280.

February 4

• Bryan Allen Curlee, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Michael Andre Perry, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct.

• Jerome Walls, 36, of Daviston was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol.

• Jimmy Lee Norris, 63, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence controlled substance.

• Domestic violence was reported on County Road.

• Dog fighting was reported on North Central Avenue.

• Domestic Violence was reported on J Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on 15th Place.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on 10th Avenue.

• Domestic violence was reported on South Road Court.

• Criminal mischief was reported on County Road.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

February 3

• Timothy Lynn Walker, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol.

• Amy Smith Cook, 43, Childersburg was arrested for possession marijuana.

• Thomas Randall Morris Jr., 33 of Jacksons Gap was arrested for six counts of burglary.

• Shannon Dale Tate, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for six counts of burglary.

• Dionne Carlos McKinney, 37, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of marijuana.

• Carrie Adriana Mitchell, 18, of Rainbow City was arrested for theft, possession of marijuana and possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute.

• Theft was reported on Highway 280.

• Theft was reported on Washington Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on 1st Street • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Court Square.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department February 6

• Robert Glassburn of Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant.

February 5

• Eric McCormick of Beulah Lane in Dadeville was arrested for attempting to elude, possession of paraphernalia, outstanding warrants for probation violation and failure to appear for distribution, burglary third, attempt to elude and possession of marijuana second.

February 3

• A resident of Highland Park Drive in Birmingham filed a report for burglary of a residence.

• A resident of Holiday Drive filed a report for lost property.

• Ricardo Sheriff of Old Montgomery Road in Tuskegee was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear attempt to elude, failure to appear unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, grand jury indictment distribution of a controlled substance and grand jury indictment attempt to elude.

• Antonio Davis of Sunny Pines Drive in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for grand jury indictment burglary third and grand jury indictment theft of property fourth.

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and said “there was some land beside or behind his house that he didn’t want the man to buy.”

Other evidence presented at the preliminary hearing included information about how what is believed to be the murder weapon was found near the home Price was living in at the time of the shooting.

Mitchell Gavin, the court-appointed attorney for Price, had earlier filed a motion for a mental evaluation for his client.

Court records indicate that the case has been assigned to Judge Tom Young and an arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 23. A place has also been reserved on the plea docket for March 8.

As of Wednesday Price remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail. Bond has been set at $175,000 on the murder charge and $10,000 each on two burglary charges that he is also facing. Previously Price’s total bond had been set at $280,000, but was reduced following the indictment.

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realistic timetable for my recovery remains unknown, a very disappointing prognosis,” Heinrich said in a letter presented to the board. “It’s time for the board to choose its next chancellor so the system can move forward.”

Acting Chancellor Jimmy Baker will continue in the role until the selection and appointment of a permanent chancellor.

The upcoming vacancy will be posted in accordance with Alabama law. ACCS Board Vice Chairman Al Thompson also appointed a three-member personnel committee to develop recommendations for a process for selecting a permanent chancellor. The personnel committee members include board members Milton Davis of Birmingham, Blake McAnally of Decatur, and Susan Foy of Alexander City.

Heinrich will remain on paid accrued leave until his retirement becomes effective.

Board members expressed appreciation for Dr. Heinrich’s service.

“Dr. Heinrich has been a good leader for the system, and it was his dream job,” Thompson said. “We are sorry for his continued health problems, and we continue to offer our prayers and best wishes for his full recovery.”

Heinrich led the process that selected Dr. Susan Burrow as the permanent president of CACC. It was also Heinrich who launched a plan to consolidate several of the systems schools in 2015. The plan was to consolidate CACC, Southern Union and Chattahoochee Valley Community College in the north and Alabama Southern, Jefferson Davis, Reid State and Faulkner State community colleges in the southern part of the state.

While the merger of the four schools in South Alabama moved forward, the merger of CACC, Southern Union and Chattahoochee Valley was “paused” amid heavy opposition from officials in Opelika and Wadley, where Southern Union has campuses.

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Agriscience teacher Josh Williams helps BRHS senior Austin Elliott with some belt sanding on a project to hang near doors to hold keys and jackets. Other students were working on a roll top, bread box and an electronic device charging station.

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metal.

BRHS senior Mason Sake is honing skills he has picked up at home and is already skilled at using the plasma cutter.

“My dad was always drafting,” Sake said. “I have watched him since I was a little kid using AutoCAD. It is something I enjoy. I am getting to a point that I am fluent with it. It is nice to get a hold of that coding and use that machinery.”

Agriscience teacher Josh Williams is helping with the woodworking and welding classes.

“Once they finish this (woodworking) class, they should be able to handle any small project at home,” Williams said. “They should be able to take on a coffee table or headboard. They will have the skills to do it.”

BRHS senior Jordan Alexander is already looking to his next woodworking project before finishing the current one.

“Mr. Allen got me to build this little charging station for phones and electronic devices,” Alexander said while holding a piece of wood to allow the glue to partially set. “When I get done I will start something new.”

Alexander is confident that he can do this type of work at home.

“I have learned how to put stuff together using a plan,” Alexander said. “How to use a nail gun, all the saws – band saw, table saw, miter saw. I know how to use them properly. I have already made an Adirondack Chair and may make one at home.”

Alexander is right on time with skills Williams is teaching.

“My goal by the time the year is over is that they will have used every machine here multiple times,” Williams said. “We spent some time at the beginning of the school year going over the basic material and how to use the equipment.”

Williams explained the students gain confidence through projects before a final project.

“They are now finishing up their second project and will complete a third one in the next few weeks,” Williams said. “Then at the end, they get to design their own wood project. They will have a budget and range they need to stay in. They will do their own drawings and dimensions and have to build the project to those dimensions.”

Don’t worry, they are not just taking woodworking.

“I have another class that is welding,” Williams said. “Next year these guys will flip over and do the welding along with plumbing and electrical.”

The skills translate over to career tech and engineering classes taught by Allen. The results of those classes can be seen around the school.

“There is some overlap, we use a lot of the same equipment,” Allen said. “Last year they built cabinets for the softball team. They had a quote for $8,400 but the students were able to do it for just the materials – $2,500.”

And there is new project the students are currently working on that will soon be put to use.

“What these guys are doing is cutting out the expanded metal based on a plan to build helmet racks for the baseball team,” Allen said. “They will also design a sign to go above it that will say ‘BRHS Home of the Wildcats.’”

Attorney Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of acting Attorney General Sally Yates for refusing to defend the administration’s disputed refugee ban in federal court and last night’s extraordinary Senate confrontation in which Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was silenced by Republican leaders for her criticism of the nominee.

Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange, the man who is expected to be picked by Gov. Robert Bentley to fill Sessions’ seat in the Senate, issued the following statement after Sessions was confirmed.

“Today, I join with the people of Alabama in offering our congratulations to Jeff Sessions on his confirmation as our United States Attorney General. Now the whole country will have the privilege of knowing the fine man that Alabamians have long come to admire and revere,” said Strange.

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“Jeff Sessions will enforce our nation’s laws with impartiality and unwavering fidelity to the Constitution.

He will support and reinvigorate our law enforcement officers. As demonstrated throughout his 20 years of service in the Senate, he will never sacrifice principle for popularity.”

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) celebrated the news as a “proud moment for Alabama and our country.”

“Jeff Sessions is a great American who has served his state and nation admirably. There is no one more qualified to serve as Attorney General, and his confirmation by the Senate is a proud moment for Alabama and our country. “During the confirmation process, there were many unfair, untrue attacks on Jeff Sessions’ character – all in the name of politics. I know him to be a man of the highest integrity, and I have no doubt he will prove his critics

wrong as he works in the best interests of all Americans as Attorney General of the United States.”

Sessions assume the helm of a Justice Department that had its interim leadership upended last week when Trump fired Yates for directing department lawyers not to defend the new administration’s executive order, which suspends immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries.

A strong supporter of Trump who helped shape the new administration’s hard-line immigration policy, Sessions’ tenure will oversee multiple court challenges to the controversial order. A federal appeals court is expected to rule at any time on whether to strike down a temporary restraining order currently blocking enforcement of the administration’s travel ban.

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olitical speeches have historically been real big in ideas and concepts and short on details and Tuesday’s State of the State address by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley was no exception.

For almost an hour and a half, Bentley recapped the highlights of his administration.

There is no doubt that some good things have happened in Alabama.

New industries have been recruited and jobs have been created and as Bentley pointed out 2 million Alabamians are now working, the high-water mark for his administration.

Yes, Airbus is here and we are making tons of cars these days.

Bentley talked about running a race and what it takes to win, never once mentioning Rebekah Mason, possible impeachment hearings or paying for his former aide’s legal bills.

Bentley talked about his prison plan that would cost the state a total of $1.5 billion after interest payments, a pay raise for state employees and maybe even taking the sales tax off groceries.

Great ideas and needed, but how do we pay for them? Bentley didn’t say.

At times Bentley used some odd pairings to make his case. He used the fact that Alabama is home to Marshall Flight Center as proof that we can figure out how to solve the issues facing the state’s prisons.

“In the year 2019 Alabama will celebrate its 200th Birthday,” Bentley said. “That year also marks the 50th Anniversary of the day Alabamians put Man on the Moon. And I will have finished my service in Office. I will have finished this race. If Alabamians can put man on the moon, we can build new prisons.”

OK then.

According to the governor, the current prison facilities are running at as much as 190 percent capacity.

They need to be fixed or the feds will step in and make sure they improve and the state will get the bill.

The days of saying the popular thing to help get applause because it’s what the people want to hear needs to stop.

It’s time for realistic solutions and plans that include how we will pay the tab for this wish list that was delivered by the governor.

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‘Sully’ : In praise of 'uncomfortable heroes'

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sometimes-useful phrase for advocates of reading—like yours truly—is that “the book is always better than the movie.”

Such a presumed truism advocates reading a particular book, if possible, before seeing “the movie version.” Not only does a book (usually) provide more details, there’s also the opportunity to compare how much liberty the movie took with the book’s presentation in the name of cinematic embellishment… sometimes it’s minimal, sometimes it’s ludicrous; i.e., the phrase “loosely based” can be an understatement.

Then there are the occasions where a movie is seen first, and a viewer is motivated enough to search out the tome that was the primary source for the flick. Another possibility is that a moviegoer simply wants to do some research to learn more about a character—historical or present-day—that is portrayed in the film. And that can be a good thing, as well.

Contemporary media abruptly thrust Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger into the international spotlight on Jan. 15, 2009 when, as the pilot for U.S. Airways Flight 1549, he landed the unpowered airliner in the Hudson River in New York City after both of its engines had been damaged and rendered inoperable by a bird strike. Reporters and camera operators swarmed to the edge of the waterway, their eyes and lenses zeroed in on an airplane floating in the middle of the river with dozens of people standing on its wings, as numerous watercraft surged to the site of the landing to assist in the rescue.

All 155 persons onboard survived. It was one of the more uplifting real-life dramas that played out on live television in history.

WILLIE G. MOSELEY Columnist

Sullenberger was immediately hailed as a hero, and, considering the times, there was also an immediate-ifunspoken presumption that the pilot would garner an inevitable book deal .

Movies are an additionalif-less-frequent option for such events and the personalities associated with them. Obviously, a lot of credence was accorded to a movie about the 2009 Hudson River incident when Clint Eastwood signed on to direct and Tom Hanks was announced as the character for whom the movie was named.

‘Sully’ was based on Sullenberger’s book “Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters” (Harper), co-written by Jeffrey Zaslow.

My family saw the movie when it was released last fall, and in a stereotypical reaction to a movie that came off as inspirational, I asked my daughter to get the book for me as a Christmas present.

Interestingly, the book has some perhaps-unexpected differences from the movie— there’s not much discussion of the post-landing investigation, whereas those hearings and testimony were a major facet of the film. Moreover, Sullenberger waits until the next-to-last chapter to impart a major familial incident, so that anecdote may seem to come across as somewhat of a catharsis.

However, an overlying theme of both the book and the movie is the portrayal of Sullenberger as an “uncomfortable hero,” and such selfadmitted reticence is admi-

rable. He is also straightforward about the effect of the event on his marriage and family life.

Some years ago, this space questioned the way some media were designating certain public figures as “heroes.” In particular, it cited military veterans Scott O’Grady and Jessica Lynch for their experiences in combat environments.

O’Grady was shot down over Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1995, and utilized the evasion and survival techniques he’d learned as part of his Air Force training. He was rescued after six days.

Lynch was captured by Iraqi forces during a firefight in the second Gulf War in 2003. Seriously injured, she was rescued from a hospital nine days later.

The purpose of the previous column wasn’t to denigrate either person; they both managed to endure in lifethreatening circumstances.

But one fascinating number that can be sussed out of the transcripts of the recordings of Fight 1549’s emergency landing is that only about three and a half minutes elapsed from the time the aircraft struck a flock of Canada geese until the time its rear fuselage first grazed the icy waters of the Hudson.

During that time, Sullenberger and his first officer, Jeff Skiles, had to focus quickly and intensely on their options and ultimate choices in order to save the lives of 155 people, including themselves.

“Highest Duty” avers that such actions are done by professionals in accordance with their training, but the saga of Flight 1549 makes for an enthralling ride for any reader.

Willie Moseley is a regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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ost folks across East Alabama watched with excitement on Jan. 25th as President Donald Trump signed an executive order to strengthen our country’s immigration laws.

I, too, applauded our new president’s action to take seriously our nation’s immigration crisis.

As a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee, I have long been an advocate for protecting American taxpayers from the enormous costs of illegal immigration.

President Trump’s action stated his intent to build a wall along our southern border.

The Secure Fence Act of 2006 authorized the building of a fence along our southern border. I am proud to say that I was a cosponsor of that legislation then, and I remain a strong supporter of that law now.

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Though President Obama ignored this public law, we in the Congress will work with our new president to build the wall once and for all.

In a recent House Homeland Security Committee hearing I was able to speak with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kelly about our shared efforts.

I believe border wall construction is a timesensitive issue and should start as soon as possible.

In order to jumpstart construction of the wall, I will sponsor a bill, the Border Security Funding Act of 2017, which will require illegal workers to pay a fee on money they

send away to their home countries.

This bill will also strengthen penalties for any country benefitting from illegal immigrant work in America.

Thankfully, with Jeff Sessions becoming our Attorney General, we will finally have a strong supporter of the rule of law at the DOJ. By building a border wall and enforcing the laws on the books, American can start to reclaim its sovereignty.

I am looking forward to working closely with the Trump administration to curb America’s illegal immigration problem.

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SEUSSICAL JR: The Radney Elementary School Drama Club is producing Seussical Jr. at the Benjamin Russell auditorium Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Admission is $5

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by Dirt Road Gourmet owners Jackie & Reuben Thornton. At the conclusion of the walk the volunteers will drop filled bags of trash at Dirt Road Gourmet and enjoy a cookout hosted by the Thornton’s. This annual event has become one of the most successful area cleanups each year with as many as 50 volunteers participating.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Alexander City Kiwanis are hosting their annual pancake breakfast Feb. 11 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School cafeteria. It is all you can eat pancakes and Conecuh sausage. The money raised is donated back into the community for youth based organizations.

VALENTINE DANCE: The Weogufka Center for the Arts Entertainment and Education is hosting a Valentine Dance with the Back Street Band playing Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only available at the door for $10.

Concessions will be available from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS: Good News Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting a

Congenital heart Defect Awareness Fundraiser Christian Singing and Silent Auction Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Alabama to the Pediatric Cardiology Department.

Performing will be Zach Channell, 49 North, All for Him, Emily Sims, Resounding Gospel Singers,Kendra Gardmner, Tammy Ozment, Nothin but Grace and Rogers Gospel Music Barn.

There will be food and drinks available and bring a lawn chair.

February 12

EVANGELIST: Passion Church is hosting Evangelist Danny Johnston Feb. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

February 13

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frances Robb will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 14

VALENTINES DINNER: Kellyton United Methodist Church is hosting a Valentines Dinner Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $7.50 each of a family of four for $20. The menu includes lasagna, salad and strawberry shortcut.

There will also be karaoke.

February 15

OLLI MINI-TERM: Palette Painting and an Inside lokk at the U.S. Intelligence Community are being presented at the Winter Mini-Term for First Time OLLI Members Feb. 15, Feb. 23, March 1 and March 8. To register call 334-844-5100.

February 16

ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Arts Association of Central Alabama will meet Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Activity Center at the Sportplex.

Diane Hough will give a demonstration on pencil drawing.

February 18

CLAY CLASSIC: The Ronald E Koon Sporting Clay Classic is in its 11th year of providing a fun filled day for avid shooters to help support our local Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. The event will be held at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at9 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2017. Team of four is $600.

Team of two is $300 and a one-man team $100. Lunch, shells, goodie bags and door prizes given to each participant Call 256-234-4757 to sign up today or email bgcreynolds@gmail.com NORRIS HOLLEY AND EDWARDS FAMILY GATHERING: The 10th Annual Family Gathering of the Norris, Holley and Edwards family will be Feb. 18 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bud Porch Building. Bring a dish.

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Dadeville Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast will be Feb. 18 starting at 7 a.m. at the Dadeville High School cafeteria. Tickets are available almost every where in Dadeville for $6. For questions call Peggy Bullard at 256-825-9415.

POLAR PLUNGE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its Second Annual Polar Plunge Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Park entrance fees apply to noncampers.

PANCAKES FOR ROBOTICS: Faith Christian Academy will host a Pancake Breakfast with sausage, juice

and coffee at the upper level gym of Faith Temple Church on the corner of Franklin and Gorgas Streets on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. All you can eat in-house. Carry out is available. You may purchase tickets from FCA students or by calling the church office at 256-234-6421. Tickets are also available at the door. The proceeds will go to send the FCA Robotics teams which consist of 4th grade thru 8th grade students to the National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge in New Orleans in May. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Bibb Graves School in Millerville will have a pancake breakfast Saturday Feb. 18, serving from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eatin or carry out. Plate includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $6. All profit is used for renovation of the old High School section of the Community Center. Trade Day will be from 7 a.m.

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PRAYER BREAKFAST: Great Bethel Baptist Church is hosting a prayer breakfast and book signing with Rev. Sondrea L. Tolbert and her book “On the Bright Side – Morning Joy” Feb. 18 at 8:30 a:m.

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LAKE WATCH ANNUAL MEETING: The Lake Watch of Lake Martin Annual Meeting will be Sunday, Feb. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the StillWaters Residential Association Building. Along with a business meeting, Jimmy Lanier, founder of CRATA will be the guest speaker.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting friends and family day Sunday,Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. with guest pastor Rev. Anthony Pogue and the Bethesda Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Lovely is Rev. Bernard Harris.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Daphne Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

February 24-26

COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. at the Sylacauga High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256-369-3003.

February 25

ART WORKSHOP: The Artists Association of Central Alabama is hosting a workshop on basic gourd art with Kay Fincher Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportplex Senior Activity Center. Cost is $45 and includes all materials. To register call 256-3774918.

February 27

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Katie Simpkins will be speaking to Horizons Unlimited Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The winter program runs through Feb. 27. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

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RECORD SHOW: The Alabama Record Collectors Association are hosting their 36th annual record and cd show March 3 and 4 at the Bessemer Civic Center East Meeting Room.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Defer to others. A partnership carries unusual energy and possibilities. You might feel wedged between a rock and a hard place when it comes to making an important decision. A relationship could be tested. Tonight: Let go, and observe a power play at work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Stay centered, and focus on what is important and what is not. Your sense of humor emerges when dealing with a loved one who wants all of your attention. Know that there are other concerns that also need your attention. How good is your juggling act? Tonight: In a whirlwind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Others make it clear what they want and expect. Your sense of humor allows new options to emerge.

Whereas some people could be offended by a comment, you will Ă&#x201E;nd it practical and insightful. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get caught up in the confusion. Tonight: Say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to an offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You see a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential clearly, whereas most people do not. You have the ability to encourage this person to gain a greater sense of fulĂ&#x201E;llment. Your attention focuses on a personal or professional matter. Know what you want.

Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might feel as if you need to be more aware of how much you do, as you could be experiencing some resentment about giving away too much of yourself. The unexpected occurs in your day-to-day life. Your feelings are more important than you realize. Tonight: Out late.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You are fully aware of what you need to do. You might Ă&#x201E;nd that an unpleasant surprise hits your checkbook. This situation will force you to take a hard look at your Ă&#x201E;nances in order to decide what changes need to be made. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Pace yourself, knowing full well that you have a lot to do, much of which demands your creativity and thoughtfulness. In your desire to manage the unexpected, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll accomplish more than you thought possible. Goodwill surrounds your actions. Tonight: Let your hair down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You might be considerably mellow compared with the past few days.

You are able to stay centered as a result. The unexpected and/or the unpredictability of someone else could push you to head in a different direction. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to make new choices. Tonight: Happy STATE ALES at home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your ability to communicate is *IFVYEV] ERH enhanced. How you feel in the E Q T Q presence of someone else could 'SYRX] 6H be surprising to you. You are likely +SSH[EXIV %0 'SSWE 'SYRX] to be found evaluating your chosen 6IJVMKIVEXSV JVII^IV WSJE VIGPMRIV HMRMRK VSSQ XEFPI GLEMVW GLMRE GEFMRIXW OMXGLIR direction. Interesting thoughts might encourage you to take a risk.

GPSXLMRK XEFPIW HIWO ERXMUYI XSSPW Tonight: Recognize your limits.

ERXMUYI QERXIP ERH NI[IPV] CANCER (June 21-July 22) +S XS +SSH[EXIV ERH JSPPS[ WMKRW Hone your ability to see past EHHVIWW HSIW RSX [SVO [MXL +47 someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gestures. On one hand, this person seems open and caring.

NTIQUES OLLECTIBLES On the other hand, he or she might try to shake up a solid part of your life. Be aware of the multifaceted %QMWL ;EKSR ;LIIP %YXLIRXMG JVSQ 3LMS responses you are likely to get. To night: Pay bills before heading out.

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othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; falls into disarray. Many people might be weathering some of the unpredictable events of the past few days. You, on the other OOD RODUCE hand, can be sure of your choices.

Tonight: Deal with the push and pull of a key friendship.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Consider your options more carefully than you have in the past. Your ability to test limits and make choices could upset a close partnership.

You might want to take a step back if you want to create some healing.

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Poodle skirts, saddle oxfords and t-shirts with rolled up jeans were the craze as students at Jacob’s Ladder took time out of their day Tuesday for their annual sock hop.

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JOE MCADORY Sports Columnist

My daily life doesn’t hang on the final score

“M

iami got dogged.”

“Miami got dogged.” The words were repeated all day in a gloating manner from a kid who obviously thought he was holier than thou just because he father was a minister.

I grew up an avid Miami Dolphins fan. In the late 1970s to mid-1980s, whatever the Dolphins did on Sunday afternoons and occasional Monday nights dictated my mood for much of the time.

But I wasn’t the type of kid who got in the faces of Tampa Bay fans, mocked fans of other teams or bragged when the Dolphins won.

But the Monday morning we returned from school following the Dolphins’ 41-38 playoff overtime loss to San Diego in 1981, “Miami got dogged” filled my ears. Sure, it was annoying because the pain of losing in such a classic, heart-wrenching game wasn’t going away any time soon and this kid, David, felt the urge to pour salt on the wound.

“Miami got dogged.” Dogged?

San Diego won by the skin of its teeth – three points in overtime – and you call that dogged? That’s like Alabama fans serenading opponents with “Rammer Jammer … we just beat the hell out of you,” after a last-second win. If the margin is three touchdowns, then I understand. San Diego needed to block two Miami field goals down the stretch to win.

That said – San Diego should have lost. Didn’t matter. “Miami got dogged.” “Miami got dogged.”

Why do people relish in others’ misery? Why do people down-talk others based on their preference of sports teams? They will judge you by the color shirt you wear and they will judge you by the logo on your ball cap. Then they will mock you when their team has won. And for what? To make them feel better about themselves, I suppose. Perhaps deep down they feel inferior and use the result of a sporting event to seemingly launch themselves higher than you on life’s totem pole of personal success.

Results of football games used to either bring me to joyful delirium or in the mood to break things. Then I realized that in the grand scheme of things, it didn’t matter if the Dolphins beat the Chargers that day or any other day. I mean, it would have been cool if they had, but the result of a football game was not going to change the direction of my life.

My team wins or loses, I still have to pay the same bills. My team wins or loses, I still have a responsibility to my family and my job. My team wins or loses, I’m still going to have fun in life, one way or the other. Football scores do not impact my checking account. Football scores do not increase or decrease my workload. Football scores do not change the fact that I have the most incredible wife in the world and that I’m so proud of her accomplishments. Football scores do not impact the potential we have in our children.

Don’t get me wrong. I love football. It’s great entertainment and full of strategy and excitement. But I’m not going to weigh my life on the balance of what happens Saturday or Sunday afternoons. “Miami got dogged.” Yeah.

So what? If you want to really rub it in, remind me that I have crab grass and I must find a way to repair my garage door this weekend. Forget the stupid Dolphins. I got life stuff now.

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

Wildcats win area semifinals in OT Benjamin Russell varsity boys topple Opelika in Area 6 playoffs

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

With the Wildcats’ 54-53 win over Opelika Tuesday in overtime at Wetumpka, the Benjamin Russell varsity boys have secured a spot in the Alabama High School Athletic Association subregional playoffs.

But this Class 6, Area 6 semifinal playoff game was not an easy win for the Wildcats.

Instead, it was a narrow victory carved out in overtime with a free-throw shot from BRHS senior Timmy Lawson to give the Wildcats the 1-point victory.

Ben Russell led the game by a not-socomfortable margin for most of the game, as reflected in the 11-10, 25-21 and 31-28 scores respectively in the first three quarters.

The fourth quarter is where the fight began as a shot by Opelika senior Messiah Williams with 6:14 on the clock left BRHS trailing 32-31.

That Opelika lead was short lived with by teams aiming for domination. Then a shot by BRHS senior William Grant with 2:51 left tied the contest at 38. Free throws on both sides bumped that tie to 39 before long.

It was a 44-all tie at the buzzer that sent the game into overtime. But at the end, the Wildcats came away with the 54-53 win that ended Opelika’s basketball season and continued Ben Russell’s post-season journey.

Wednesday’s win was a team effort for Ben Russell. However, BRHS senior Quen Reese led with 12 points.

Wednesday’s win brings the Wildcats’ overall season record to 10-12.

Benjamin Russell returns to Wetumpka Friday to face the host at 6 p.m. in the area final game. That night’s winner takes top seed in the subregionals.

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In the Wildcats area semifinal game against Opelika Wednesday, BRHS Tanner Barnett drives toward the basket.

Sullivan shines in Tigers’ season closer

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Although the Dadeville varsity boys’ basketball season was cut short Monday at the Class 4A, Area 5 semifinals, Dadeville junior Jalen Sullivan stood out for his efforts in the playoffs.

In the game the Tigers lost to Holtville 52-50, Sullivan put up 18 points for the Tigers. For that he was named to the AllArea Team.

Sullivan considers his efforts Monday as just part of his responsibility to help the team.

“I just tried to do what I could,” he said.

Despite the loss, Sullivan was proud of the Tigers’ playoff performance.

“I felt like we really came together as a team,” he said.

As the season started, that wasn’t necessarily the case.

Instead, Sullivan admits that it took some time for development to kick in.

“It was late in the season,” he said. “But going back to last year, I wasn’t as good as I was this year. But I worked in the summer and did drills.”

Things finally began to click.

And while the Tigers continued to struggle on the scoreboard, Sullivan felt himself improving. In fact, his personal best was when the Tigers lost 58-53 to Tallassee at home in January.

“I scored 21 points,” said Sullivan, who also plays defensive back on the Tigers football team.

While Sullivan’s total season stats aren’t yet tallied, in the seven Dadeville varsity boys

Rebels, Generals lose area semifinals

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

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In the Tigers game against Beauregard earlier in the season, Dadeville

games covered by The Outlook, he scored a total of 83 points.

With the semifinal included, that’s an average of 12.6 points a game.

As for next year, both Tigers head coach Rodney Taylor and Sullivan look for the varsity boys to have a better season that takes them to the state championship. That includes improving the ability to make those free throws.

“We’ve got to get those,”

Sullivan said.

Sullivan has been playing on the Tigers’ varsity team since he was a sophomore.

“I pulled him off the JV team last year,” Taylor said.

Sullivan has been playing on JV since he was in seventh grade. However, the junior’s experience on the hardwood dates back to elementary school.

“I started playing Upward Basketball in third grade,” Sullivan said.

Youth umpiring clinics coming up

By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

On Sunday at 1:30pm at McKelvey park, Dadeville Dixie Youth will host a National Softball Association softballcertification class and hands-on clinic.

The event includes assisted class time and testing for NSA

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certification to umpire NSAsanctioned events.

Certification class is $60, and the hands-on clinic is $10, with registration onsite.

A Dixie Youth Baseball umpires hands-on clinic will is set for the following weekend.

The event is slated for 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19 at Mckelvey Park with a $10 registration.

Participants can then visit http://alabama.dixie.org/site/ ClientSite/article/1387760 to obtain Dixie Youth Baseball certification.

“Coaches, parents, umpires and anyone wanting to become an umpire come and join us for these highly informative events,” said Dadeville Dixie Youth President Stacy Ayers.

The Reeltown varsity boys’ basketball season came to a close Tuesday as the Rebels lost to Lanett 88-41 in the semifinal round of the Class 2A, Area 8 Tournament.

According to Rebels head coach Jonathan Gardner, Reeltown struggled throughout the game.

“We started the game off really slow and can’t play like that against a good team like Lanett,” he said. “We were down 26-8 at the end of the first quarter and didn’t play much better after that.”

Despite the loss, Reeltown freshman forward Eric Shaw led the Rebels in scoring with 24 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.

With Tuesday’s loss, the Reeltown varsity boys’ season ends with a record of 2-22 overall and 1-9 in the region.

The Horseshoe Bend varsity boys didn’t fare any better Tuesday as the Generals lost 82-37 to LaFayette in Class 2A, Area 8 tourney semifinal.

With Tuesday’s loss, the Generals’ season ends with a record of 10-12 overall and 2-7 in the region.