MONTGOMERY – Alabama State Head Soccer Coach Jodie Smith will host his first annual Winter Identification camp on Saturday, January 25 at the ASU Soccer Complex.
The event is open to girls ages 15 and older and provides players an opportunity to see for themselves the expectations coaches look for on the college level. All instruction will be done by the Lady Hornets’ coaching staff including assistant coaches Kathryn Saunders and Amber Bradley.
The camp setting will allow field players to be challenged on speed of play and decision making through small sided games, ending with an 11 on 11 contest. All goalkeepers will receive individual attention focusing on organization and communication.
Registration for the camp is $60 and space is limited. For more information contact the ASU Soccer Office at jodiesmith@alasu.edu.
MONTGOMERY- The Alabama State University baseball team signed four more recruits to bring the total to nine, addressing some much needed areas of concern.
“One of the things we wanted to address was the voids that we will have next year,” head baseball coach Mervyl Melendez said. “I want to believe that when these players get here they’re going to be surrounded by upperclassmen that will lead the way and get them to play at different level.”
The group of signees includes two outfielders: Sebastian Rivera (Orlando, Fla.), Palance “PJ” Harris II (Frisco, Tex.); one infielder, a first baseman Gustavo Rios (Kissimmee, Fla.) and one pitcher Darren Kelley (Ocala, Fla.).
The signees are listed as follows:
Sebastian Rivera: 5-11 · 170 · OF · Orlando, Fla. · Timber Creek HS
Coach Melendez on Sebastian:
“Sebastian will make an immediate impact at the Division I level. His frame and ability to hit make him one of the top high school players in the entire country. Sebastian comes from one of the best travel ball organizations in the country, Florida Travel Ball directed by George Gonzalez.”
Palance “PJ” Harris II: 6-0 · 200 · OF · Frisco, Tex. · Frisco HS
Coach Melendez on PJ:
“PJ is one of the purest left handed hitters in the state of Texas. He possesses great power and is a phenomenal athlete. PJ will pay immediate dividends for our program. He will be a consistent hitter on the college level and will have the opportunity to play professional baseball after three years at ASU. Getting a quality corner guy like PJ is a prime example of where our program is heading. ”
Darren Kelly: 6-4 · 185 · RHP · Ocala, Fla. · Vanguard HS
Coach Melendez on Darren:
“Darren will be an impact pitcher for us right away. He has an imposing frame when on the mound and competes really hard. He is another product from the travel ball organization FTB. He will only get stronger and will be a mainstay in the pitching rotation for the next three or four years.”
Gustavo Rios: 6-3 · 240 · 1B · Kissimmee, Fla. · Osceola HS
Coach Melendez on Gustavo:
“Gustavo is a physical right handed hitter with tremendous power to all fields. We expect him to hit in the middle of our lineup and drive in a ton of runs. Gustavo is an athletic first baseman and will definitely strengthen us on the right side of the diamond.”
Alagasco will be replacing cast iron gas pipes with plastic gas pipes in the Marks Village community. The project is expected to start later this week and continue until March 2014.
Following the Dec. 17 explosion that killed one resident, Alagasco moved this year’s leak survey—which is conducted every two years as routine maintenance— to January, so the company could discover and address any existing leaks within the system. The company’s decision to accelerate the pipe replacement project is a result of the data collected from the survey.
“We conduct leak surveys all over our system and all over the city and we’ve conducted a survey out here and we did find some leaks,” said Reggie Johnson, liaison for Algasco. “We’ve conducted surveys in other areas. That’s what we do with our system to make sure the public is safe. After we did perform a survey we determined that we were going to go ahead and replace the pipelines in this area.”
Survey results and personnel reports are the determining factor for these projects.
“In addition to performing surveys, we take our field personnel information that we get from them combined with the two reports,” Johnson said. “That’s what determines when we do replacement projects.”
The upcoming project will replace four miles of pipe in the community and will start with the street pipelines that run along and underneath the streets. The method that will be used in this process will not cause any disruption to the normal function of the neighborhood.
“There’s going to be very minimal disturbance,” Johnson said, “What they’re going to use is a process called directional boring, and directional boring is a process where they can draw a hole using a machine and a camera to go underground with this device that bores a hole underground without doing a lot of excavation. Then they slide the pipe through that hole. There will be some excavation but not the normal process with a big open ditch coming through every person’s yard. So that’s done to cut down on excavation and it’s a much faster process and safer to do it that way.”
Street pipeline replacement will be followed by replacement of service pipelines that run from the street pipelines to residents, after which the gas will be redirected from the old pipelines to the new ones. Any needed yard restoration will be done after construction is complete.
This process will strictly adhere to all regulations.
“We follow all the federal guidelines for pipeline replacement— DLT, the Alabama Public Service Commission. We do things within the regulatory guidelines so far as replacing pipe so it falls within those scopes in what we’re doing.”
The pipe replacement project should not be a concern for residents, said Johnson, who has 35 years of experience in the gas business.
“It’s nothing for the residents to be alarmed about. I’m here on site if they have any concerns about gas issues. They can come talk to me. I can put them at ease if they have any questions relating to gas, if they have any concerns or issues they want to talk about.”
If residents have questions about home appliances or anything gas related, they should be reported directly to Alagasco, Johnson stressed, so the company can address the issue.
“We’ve been going out checking the customers’ appliances, checking the pipe system going into the residences and evaluating everything and letting them know that everything is safe,” he said. “There is nothing for them to be concerned about.”
Residents should not rely on rumors and instead call Alagasco directly. Anytime a call is made it is recorded in Alagasco’s dispatch area as is required by the Alabama Public Service Commission.
“If the residents have concerns as it relates to gas safety, the best way to get those questions answered is to come out and actually talk to us about it,” Johnson said. “We don’t know they’re having a problem if they don’t contact us. So they should contact us and we can put their minds at rest by coming out and meeting with them and answering their questions.”
If residents smell gas in their home or in a neighboring home, they should leave the area immediately and call Alagasco at 1-800-292-4008.
By Gwen DeRu COMING SOON…UNCF MASKED GALA – MARCH 8th!!
Take care of your Body, Mind and Spirit! This is the time to think of renewing many things that may have been on your list of things to do. KEEP THE FAITH!! FOCUS!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LeBOISE DeRU, JR.!!! DON’T MISS …HAPPY HOUR – Fourth Sunday Baptism, Sunday, 11 a.m. at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. FREE! Rev. John Cantelow is Pastor and hosted by Uncle Iva. Tune into Halo Radio at www.HaloRadio.us.
2014 LADIES OF ROYALTY – IMPACT is the Women’s Business & Empowerment Conference scheduled for February 28th – March 1st at the BJCC, East Ballroom A. This conference will empower women for business and equip women for life. Dr. Michael Moore is one of the speakers. Call (205) 563-6344 for more.
FOR CHILDREN…..
Today, at the library…CLASSES FOR MANAGING ‘YOUR’ MONEY – MAKE SMART MONEY MOVES – The Birmingham Public Library is offering free classes on money in the LAST. The last CLASS is Jan. 23 – FOR CHILDREN, 3:30 p.m. at Avondale Library, 509 – 40th St. South. The programs will end in May 2014. Other BPL locations include Avondale, Five Points West, North Birmingham and Springville Road. All classes are free and open to the public. For more information, call Jim Murray at (205) 226-3690 or visit www.making-cents.org.
Friday…CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK, – Celebrate an opportunity in education with parents, students, teachers and community leaders in Birmingham, Noon at the Woodrow Hall, 5504 First Avenue. FREE RSVP at schoolchoicetrain.com.
FOR THE POLITICS EFFORTS… in and around Alabama…
Political times are in the air. If you are interested in getting something in the Birmingham Times, call me at (205) 251-1666. Qualifying is January 13 – February 7th for candidates with the local and state Democratic parties.
**NEW VOTER ID LAW – The League of Women Voters will hold a public discussion Monday, January 27, 6 p.m. at the Homewood Library regarding the New Voter ID Law. Learn about the unnecessary requirements imposed by the Republican Legislature to solve the non-existent problem of voter fraud and how to make sure you and others can still cast your vote.
**JEFFERSON/JACKSON DINNER is January 31 at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery.
**CAMPAIGN AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING, February 1, Saturday, 10 a.m. in Montgomery at the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting.
**DON’T MISS…. BILL MAHER, February 23 at the BJCC Concert Hall.
YOU ARE INVITED!!!! The Annual Stillman College Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 9 at Westminster, 20 Sixth Avenue, S.W. All Stillmanites, friends, and supporters are encouraged to attend this wonderful evening of outstanding musical entertainment by the internationally-acclaimed Stillman College Concert Choir, directed by Bruce Thompson. Special guests seats will be accorded to Stillman alumni. Alumni will be asked to close the program out by singing Stillman’s alma mater song with the choir. You are encouraged to invite your family and friends to attend this event with you…the more, the merrier! For more call Gloria Dennard at (H)205-925-9373 or (C)205-305-3858. FOR ART LOVERS… COMING SOON – ORIGINAL WORKS OF ART BY DR. ART BACON – Heritage Hall in Talladega, Alabama will present “Subjects of Choice”, Original Works of Art by Dr. Art Bacon. The opening date is February 2 with a reception 2 – 3:30 p.m. and a closing date of February 28. Jemison Carnegie Heritage Hall is located at 200 South Street, East, Talladega, Alabama. Tell them Gwen sent you.
TODAY…RECEPTION at the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA) , 3 – 5 p.m. FREE. The BMA is celebrating the Google’s Art Project. There are 195 objects from their collection that have been added to the Art Project powered by Google. Senator Jeff Sessions and other representatives from Google will speak.
HIDDEN LECTURE, TODAY, 6 p.m. FREE with a lecture by Dr. Kristina Wilson, of Clark University who will discuss American Modern Design From Great Depression to Postwar: Contrast, Continuity and Conformity. These trends in American modern design spanned the years before and after World War II.
AND, CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL, Saturday 10 – 3 p.m. FREE. – Celebrate the Year of the Horse through art and culture with family tours at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be an extended Bart’s Art Cart from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with scavenger hunts all day. Then visit BCFA’s Chinese New Year Celebration next door at the Boutwell Auditorium to learn more about Chinese culture.
SCOTTSBORO BOYS – The Fred Hiroshige Photographs, with Robin D. G. Kelley, a Gary B. Nash Professor of American History at UCLA, on February 6, 7 p.m. at the Gorgas Library 205 and a RECEPTION, February 7, 5 – 7 p.m. with a talk by Dan T. Carter, author of “Scottsboro: A Tragedy of the American South with special guest: Sheila Washington, Director of the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center. The exhibit ends on February 21 at the Paul R. Jones Gallery, 2308 Sixth Street Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401. Call (205) 345-3038 for more.
VULCAN SCRAMBLE COMPETITION – Sidewalk Film Festival will present the first Documentary Scramble in partnership with Vulcan Park and Museum, TODAY, 6 p.m. at the Vulcan Park. The filmmaking window is 96 hours not your usual 48 hours. You don’t have to use that many hours if you do not want to. Film Turn In is 5 – 7 p.m., January 27 at the Sidewalk Office, 310 18th Street North. The Vulcan Scramble Screening is Thursday, February 13 as a part of the Vulcan Park’s Birmingham Revealed Series. You can register at www.sidewalkfest.com.
AND, E-SERIES – ECONOMICS MY BROOKLYN “What is Gentrification?” January 28, is the first film of the 2014 E-Series, a documentary by Kelly Anderson and Allison Lirish Dean of Kelly’s personal journey as a Brooklyn “gentrifier” trying to understand the forces reshaping her neighborhood along lines of race and class. So…head to Red Mountain Theatre Company Cabaret in the Kress Building, 301 19th Street North (free parking in the ParkRite Deck.) Doors open at 5 p.m. with complimentary snacks from Rojo and the My Brooklyn Film Screening at 6 p.m. with a panel discussion moderated by Mark Kelly, publisher of WELD and featuring Robert Gilmore (Norwood Neighborhood Association), David Fleming (REV Birmingham), Carole Clark (Regions Bank) and one more panelist (TBA).
SAVE THE DATE FOR SIDEWALK 2014 – AUGUST 22- 24 in the Downtown Birmingham’s Historic Theater District.
FOR BUSINESS….
COFFEE AND CONTRACTS – An Introduction to Doing Business with the Government, 9 a.m. at the BBRC, 1500 First Avenue North. Register at infro@bbrc.biz today!
AT THE NEW TIDE AND TIGER – In the neighborhood… Around the corner…Down the street…and across from the Legion Field Stadium on Graymont is the ‘new’ TIDE AND TIGER…. With music, good food and fun times. You can even play cards on some nights and get Dance Classes by PASQUALES every Thursday and Saturday at 6 p.m. Check out the ‘new’ Tide and Tiger Lounge. For more call (205) 503-3880. Don’t say that I did not tell you when you hear about this ’best kept secret’ around. Tell them Gwen sent you.
HERE ARE A FEW MORE THINGS GOING ON…THIS WEEKEND….
**COWBOY BILL MARTIN at the STARDOME COMEDY CLUB. Cowboy Bill Martin is one of the most talented performers seen on stage today. The Texas native, who has toured with some of the biggest names in country music including George Jones, George Strait, Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts and has headlined clubs and theaters across the U.S. and Canada, delivers an electrifying performance which uniquely combines real stories of do-it-yourself mishaps, plus hilarious stories of love, life and hope.
THEN, AT THE STARDOME… DON’T MISS… next week, weekend, HENRY CHO on January 30-February 2, JOHN CAPARULO on February 6-9, WENDY LIEBMAN on February 13-16, CHRIS TUCKER on February 21-23, KILLER BEAZ on February 25-26, TIM WILSON on February 28 – March 1, KILLER BEAZ on March 4-5, DONNELL RAWLINGS on March 6 – 9, SHERRI SHEPARD on March 21-22, BOBBY SLAYTON on March 28 – 29 and JON REEP on April 4 – 5. Tell Bruce that Gwen sent you. Enjoy some good laughter and fun times while you eat some great food with your friends. See you there! For more, call (205) 444-0008.
TODAY…
**STEVE ROBERTS QUARTET with ASHLEY ROBERTS, 8 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**MUSIC with DJ BATMAN…at the New Tide and Tiger!!
FRIDAY…
**FRIDAY AFTER WORK, 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. at 25 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 26 in Homewood. Call (205) 572-1295 for more.
**BONUS ROUND, 10 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room. Call (205) 320-7006 for more.
**MUSIC with DJ BATMAN…at the New Tide and Tiger!!
SATURDAY…
**BIG TASTIES, 10 p.m. at Ona’s Music Room.
**MUSIC with DJ MIKE THE ENTERTAINMENT…at the New Tide and Tiger!!
SUNDAY….
**PHASE II BAND AND SHOW, 9 p.m. at Tide & Tiger Lounge, 409 Graymont Avenue (across from Legion Field.) For more, call (205) 229-4829 or 502-3880.
MONDAY….
**NAPPY NIGHT – Music at Boujee Lounge, every Monday at 204 Avenue U in Pratt City, 8 p.m. with good jerk food, vendors and music. See you there on Mondays!
TUESDAY…
**MUSIC with DJ LARRY LOVE…at the New Tide and Tiger!!
WEDNESDAY…
**BAMA presents UAB Brass Quintet in a free concert – The Birmingham Art Music Alliance will present the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Music’s Brass Quintet in a free concert of newly composed music by BAMA members at 7:30 p.m., in the Samford University Brock Recital Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive.
COMING SOON…
FEBRUARY 1 – SICKLE CELL GALA at the Sheraton Hotel.
FEBRUARY 14 – “THE BEST CHEAP DATE EVER” – Bennie Mac & DA UNDERGROUND ALLSTARS® present: Comedy Series 15 “It’s Valentine Day, I Got A Cheap Gift, & I Gots To Take Dis $hit Back Edition featuring some of the funniest comics in the South! Comedienne Vanessa, Marlan Ballard, J-Shipp, & Jacques 2 Loose West. Hosted by Bennie Mac the doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 in the DK’s Event Center at 801 Fourth Avenue North. Free Scrumptious Buffet & Drinks. Call (205) 585-7273 for more with shows in your neighborhood: January 27 – Hattiesburg, MS at the Keg and Barrel, January 28 in Jackson, MS at the Fenian’s Pub, February 2 in Mobile, AL at The Crescent Theater and February 4 in Auburn, AL at the Stir Auburn.
FEBRUARY 15 – C-SERIES LUNCH AND LEARN with music, art and discussion to the movie MANDELA – Long Walk to Freedom, noon – 4 p.m. at the 16th Street Baptist Church.
FEBRUARY 16-18 – THE A.G. GASTON CONFERENCE at the BJCC.
UNCF MASKED BALL
MARCH 8 – UNCF MASKED BALL GALA, 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Birmingham Ballroom.
MARCH 29 – THIRD ANNUAL NATURAL HAIR AND HEATLTH EXPO. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the BJCC North Exhibition Hall.
NOW…. a BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT FOR JANUARY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU DR. JESSE J. LEWIS, SR., LeBOISE DeRU, JR., SENATOR LINDA COLEMAN, BETTINA BYRD-GILES, RENEE KEMP-ROTAN, DRU HARRIS EALONS, CHUCK GEISS, JAMES WILLIAMS, KYLE WHITMIRE, WILLIAM BARNES, HAROLD COX, PHYLLIS CONNELL, AUDREY PERRINE, LOUISE WASHINGTON and CYNTHIA WILLIAMS…AND TO ALL CELEBRATING!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU BIRTHDAY BALLERS…MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!! ENJOY!!
Well, that’s it. Tell you more ‘next’ time.
(People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send comments to my emails: thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com)
Engaged couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have started looking at venues in France for their upcoming nuptials, a source confirms to E! News.
“They are going to spend a few days looking at wedding venues in and around Paris,” the source said of North West’s famous parents. “They are also going to do some shopping. They are really excited to find the right place for their nuptials. They are looking at a summer wedding.”
As for the wedding planning, another source says, “Kim and Kanye have decided not to use Sharon Sachs as they want to try a different direction from her usual style.”
Oftentimes, I am sent books that offer insightful information. One of such is Any Given Monday: Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches-Based on My Life in Sports Medicine. Written by Dr. James R. Andrews with Don Yeager, Any Given Monday is a much needed medical reference that should be a part of all parents libraries. It is also now in paperback.
We are living in an age where children’s games are often electronic in nature. This leads to surprising numbers of obesity in youth. To combat this, parents, in conjunction with local schools, have revved up their physical education programs by offering a number of sports activities in their curriculum. In order to guarantee the optimum in safety while children participate in sport theme activities, coaches, staff and parents should be educated on the proper techniques in preventing injuries and treating them. This factor alone facilitates the need for Dr. Andrews’ book.
There are numerous topics addressed in Any Given Monday. They include: Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Future, Warm up Exercises, Myths and Concussions. Additionally, there is a listing of sports (cheerleading, football, dance, rowing, etc.), the injury it could possibly cause and how to prevent it. Proper fitting safety gear, conditioning, overuse/overtrain injuries and a plethora of other are covered in laymen’s terms. Drawing off of Dr. Andrews’ years of practice by providing sound advice, recommendations and specific suggestions, Any Given Monday is the go-to tool for sports injury prevention.
Dr. James R. Andrews is an orthopedic surgeon, sport medicine specialist, and a pioneer in arthroscopic surgery. He is the team doctor for Auburn University, the University of Alabama, the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Rays. In 2010, he was the sole doctor that was named one of the most powerful people in the NFL by Sports Illustrated. He is a LSU School of Medicine graduate and a founder of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Ala. and the Andrews Research and Education Institute in Gulf Breeze Florida.
Don Yaeger has authored over 22 books which includes seven New York Times Bestsellers. He is also a fomer Sports Illustrated associated editor.
The ultimate in pure soul presented in its original form! This is what you get once you listen to Always Soulful, the latest collection from singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumental Shake Anderson. This brother sings it like it is – straight from the heart with nothing but solid emotions. He is awesome!
Shake Anderson’s career spans decades as he often played numerous instruments backing rhythm and blues A listers. He is also the author of numerous hits as his songwriting skills are incomparable. Now Anderson has acted upon the advice that soul legend Ray Charles once gave him, he has recorded his own songs. Anderson states “I’ll never forget it – he (Ray Charles) told me I need to stop writing songs for others and sing the songs myself. One thing is for sure, Always Soulful is a fantastic introduction.
Always Soulful is comprised of 15 tracks all of which he wrote, with the exception of the finale (Exodus by Bob Marley). The set opens with “Where Angels Never Go.” It encompasses a slow tempo that’s very emotional. “Sad Comment” is a lively tune that is perfect to dance to. “The Only Game In Town” is simply a beautiful tune. The same can be said about “You” as the lyrics and melody are perfect. An old school blues feel is heard in “A Mind To Leave” and “Baby Why.” These tracks are on fire! Always Soulful offers the finest in great, soulful blues – the kind of music there is never enough of.
Sammy Louis aka Sam “Shake” Anderson is a Louisville, Ky. native. He has worked with Ruben Studdard, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Bruce Hornsby, B.B. King and countless others. He was also the music director for the Impressions.
Track listing: Where the Angels Never Go; If I Say It; Sad Comment; Never Be Fooled Again; Wasted Away; Set It Off; The Na Na Song; When 1 & 1 = 3; Sold Me Down the River; A Mind to Leave; Baby Why; Tumblin Down; The Only Game in Town; You; and Exodus.
LOS ANGELES – OWN has ordered the network’s fourth weekly scripted series, “Single Moms Club,” from Tyler Perry based on the forthcoming feature film of the same name. The drama series, which centers on a group of single women from different walks of life who become bonded following an incident at their children’s school, will premiere in fall 2014.
In addition, the network has set premiere dates for three new previously announced docu-series that will join the primetime lineup this spring, including the much-anticipated “Lindsay” (March 9), which follows Lindsay Lohan’s return to public life after court-ordered rehab, “Deion’s Family Playbook” (March 1), focusing on the hectic life of pro athlete Deion Sanders and his extended family, and “Love In the City” (April 12), featuring the fast-paced lives of four fabulous friends living in New York City.
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Ridge comforts a visibly upset Katie following her upsetting conversation with Brooke. Pam becomes concerned by the sudden change in Charlie’s attitude when she brings up the topic of the jewelry heist. Knowing how close that she is getting with Wyatt and Quinn, Liam humbly expresses his concern for Hope’s well-being. Wyatt has a surprise for Hope that he anticipates will assist them in taking the next step in their relationship. Wyatt lets Hope in on his grand scheme to mark the beginning of their newfound relationship. Quinn reminds Charlie of the consequences they all will face if the truth about the jewelry heist is revealed. Wyatt gloats to Liam about the trip he is taking Hope on and warns him not to interfere with their plans. Hope contemplates taking her relationship with Wyatt to the next level. Quinn thwarts Liam’s attempt to get Hope to reconsider her getaway with Wyatt. Before embarking on her road trip with Wyatt, Hope eagerly awaits Liam to arrive for their meeting. Wyatt and Hope embark on their camping trip up the scenic California coast as they get to know each other on a deeper level. Trying not to take sides, Caroline hints to Liam that it may be time for him to let Hope go. Quinn has an ulterior motive when she asks Pam to join her for lunch. Convinced that Pam is her new best friend, Quinn reveals the secret about Wyatt’s part in the jewelry heist. Rick and Brooke differ in their opinions regarding Hope jumping so quickly into a relationship with Wyatt.
THIS WEEK: Katie is pleasantly surprised by a dinner invitation she receives from a handsome gentleman. Hope and Wyatt bond while discussing the unexpected direction that their lives have recently taken.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Nicole confesses the truth to Eric. Daniel, Marlena and Roman race against time to find Eric and Nicole. Brady decides to split town… and runs into Dr. Chyka. Abigail fears Will is on to her.
Sami makes a decision about her relationship with EJ. Daniel finds Eric and Nicole… but is he too late? Sami finally reaches out to EJ. Julie enlists Hope’s help to track down Nick. Jordan is wary when she and Rafe end up hanging out with Lucas and Sheryl. Julie shares her stunning suspicion with Abigail – that something has happened to Nick. EJ demands information from Stefano. Brady is guilt-ridden when he realizes the consequences of his actions. JJ convinces Bev to help him neutralize Theresa. Hope gets shocking news about her daughter from a very angry father at St. Luke’s. Abigail demands to know if EJ killed Nick. Eric is faced with a difficult decision. Theresa uses Brady’s drunken state to her advantage. Hope butts head with Aiden over their children. Family and friends gather to celebrate Arianna’s christening, which ends with a shocking turn of events. Kate, Sami, Gabi, Will and Sonny grow worried as Julie and Hope make it clear they want to question Gabi about Nick’s disappearance. Abigail struggles with a moral dilemma.
THIS WEEK: Nicole confesses the truth to Eric. Arianna’s christening takes a shocking turn.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Luke is flabbergasted when he discovers the kidnapped Carly tied up at the boathouse. Can he rescue her before Heather comes back? Franco overhears Anna’s plans to arrest him and seeks shelter at Kiki’s. But when Michael tells her of the latest damaging evidence against Franco, she wonders if she made the right decision. Meanwhile, Lucas comes face to face with his real father – a man who isn’t known for having a soft spot. Liz overhears Felix apologizing to Sabrina for revealing her big secret to Patrick; and a surprised Felix learns why Patrick has taken such a hands-off attitude about the situation. When Kiki confronts Franco about the knife with his bloody fingerprints, he insists he’s being framed but why should she believe him? Franco hides when Dante comes to Kiki’s, giving her another opportunity to turn in Franco. Heather keeps mum on Luke’s fate and takes the still-captive Carly to a new location, the stables of Wyndemere. In a desperate bid for freedom, Carly attacks Heather, just as the young Emma, Spencer and Cameron arrive at the stables for a playdate. Meanwhile, Sabrina begs Liz to not tell Patrick her secret, a request that an uneasy Liz isn’t sure she can commit to. Lulu finds a shoulder to cry on regarding her separation from Dante. While Anna tells Nathan he’s running on borrowed time regarding Silas’s case, Sam does her own investigating by seeking out someone who might know how Silas’s wife was put into a coma. While a beleaguered Scott explains to Lucy about Franco’s arrest, he turns the discussion to her unreciprocated feelings which leads to yet another charged moment for the adulterous couple. Meanwhile, Felicia confides Lucy’s secret to Mac, who as Kevin’s best friend, storms over to Scott’s Metro Court hotel room to confront Scott with a stern warning.
THIS WEEK: The new chief of staff has reason to be upset. Felix looks forward to his date with Brad.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
After Summer is transported to the hospital, Nick rushes into Summer’s room wanting to know what happened. When Esmeralda tells Stitch that she gave Summer energy pills, Stitch takes them off to be tested. Later, Jack bumps into Esmeralda and is stunned to hear about Summer’s condition. Jack rushes to the hospital and Sharon explains what happened and Jack wants to know why Sharon called Nick and not him. Kelly brings Billy the paperwork that will put Billy in charge of Delia’s foundation. Billy makes it clear to Kelly that she should not come to his house anymore. Meanwhile, Chelsea decides that she wants to go to Paris after Adam shows her a house he found online. Noah catches Courtney buying drugs from Raven. Noah tells Courtney that he can handle the truth, but not another lie. When Kevin asks Chloe to give him a chance to help her, Chloe is adamant that it will never happen because he can’t bring Delia back. Kevin starts to tell Chloe that they have a lead in the case when Chelsea interrupts and shares that she is moving to Paris with Adam. Billy questions why Chelsea and Adam are moving to Paris all of a sudden. Adam plays it cool and tells Billy that the foundation is in capable hands and he is ready for a fresh start with Chelsea. Billy tells Adam that he has definitely balanced the karmic scales. Victor blames Jack for Summer possibly taking pills while she was modeling for Jabot. When Tyler heads out to work, Abby stays behind to explore the loft. The dark haired woman sneaks inside and locks Abby inside. The woman smashes Abby’s cell phone while Abby struggles to get out.
THIS WEEK: Michael goes to see Leslie in hopes that she can tell him who turned state’s evidence against Womack. Michael and Christine have a heated argument about Fen.
During the Birmingham City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Council: 1. Placed on consent an Ordinance “to further amend the capital fund budget” by transferring $2,000,000.00 from Downtown Street Resurfacing and appropriating $2,000,000.00 to Intermodal Facility Phase 2 Project Management. For more information contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee at 254-2294. 2. Placed on consent an Ordinance “to further amend the grants fund budget” by appropriating $23,658,354.00 to PEP – Intermodal Facility Phase 2 per grant awards received from the U.S. Department of Transportation. For more information contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee at 254-2294. 3. Placed on consent a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Owner and Construction Manager Agreement with Hoar Program Management, LLC under which Hoar will expand and transform the existing Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) Bus Transfer Facility into a fully integrated, multi-modal transportation center linking intercity rail, intercity bus, public transportation, taxis, car/van pools, bicycles and long term potential for light-rail service, to be located along Morris Avenue between 16th and 19th Street, north of the Birmingham Railroad Reservation Park, in an amount not to exceed $1,099,587.00. For more information contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee at 254-2294. 4. Placed on consent an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Comprehensive Implementation Agreement with the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (the “Authority”) under which the City will construct a new Birmingham Intermodal Facility in a multi-block area that lies between 19th and 16th Streets, North at a cost estimated to be $30,000,000.00 using a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant in the amount of $23,658,354.00 and funding from the City in the amount of up to $6,000,000.00 and the BJCTA will own, manage and operate the new facility for a period of 40 years or otherwise as required by the FTA. For more information contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee at 254-2294. 5. Placed on consent a Resolution determining that the City’s activation of its emergency warming and cooling center at the Boutwell Auditorium serves a public purpose that promotes goodwill and serves a public interest, and requesting that City funds as appropriated in the General Fund Budget 001-031-03740_03741.511-001 be used to pay for this event. For more information contact the office of Councilor Valerie Abbott, chair of the Budget and Finance Committee at 254-2294. 6. Set a public hearing March 4, 2014 to consider the adoption of an Ordinance “to amend the zoning district map of the City of Birmingham” (Case No. ZAC2013-00024) to change zone district boundaries from R-3 Single Family District to R-5 Multiple Dwelling District, filed by J. Michael Carpenter, agent for Mercy Housing, representing the owner, Birmingham Board of Education, for property located at 1000 4th Terrace West, situated in the SE ¼ of Section 33, Township 17-S, Range 3-West, Birmingham. [First Reading] For more information contact the office of Councilor Jay Roberson, chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee at 254-2294. 7. Set a public hearing March 4, 2014, to consider the adoption of a resolution assenting to the vacation of 6,888 square feet of the Block 10 alley that runs parallel to and between 2nd Avenue South and 3rd Avenue South AND perpendicular to and between 41st Street South and 42nd Street South, on behalf of Turn Key Homes, LLC, owner, so that Avondale Brewery can fence off the alley for security purposes and utilize the adjoining lots for additional parking and future operations, Case No. SUB2013-00050. Announcements and Reminders: 1. The Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E.
2. A Comprehensive Plan Meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014, 4:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms “D&E.” 3. The Administration/Education Committee is scheduled to meet on Friday, January 24, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Conference Rooms D & E. 4. The Budget and Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday, January 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms “D&E.” 5. The Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 4:00 p.m., in the 5th Floor Engineering Conference Room. 6. A Public Hearing with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) regarding the 20/59 Proposal will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 4:00 p.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 1300 24th Street, North. 7. The Western Area Framework Plan Involvement Meeting will take place Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m. at the Five Points west Library, 4812 Avenue W. Are you unable to attend the Birmingham City Council meetings? Watch Council Meetings on demand. From anywhere in the world you can log on to www.birminghamalcitycouncil.org and click on the tab Watch Council Meetings; or from the comfort of your home, tune to Bright House Cable Channel 244. The Birmingham City Council meetings are free and on demand. The City of Birmingham will make reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to enjoy all city services, programs and activities. If accommodations are required for public meetings, please contact John Long, Senior Public Information Officer, with reasonable advance notice by emailing John.Long@birminghamal.gov, or by calling 205-254-2036.
