The Ashville High School Bulldog wrestling team took down Fultondale High School with an impressive score of 64 to 17. However this was not just any win. It was their 200th win.

Coaches Jim Browning and Sean Carter have been there from No. 1 to No. 200. Sometimes we get so excited celebrating our kids we forget the people who got them there. Thank you coaches for your dedication, hard work and how much you clearly care about our kids. They couldn’t have done it without you.

We have other victories to celebrate. Leah Harvey and Blakely Foster won the little art trees gingerbread drawing contest. Well done. These pictures and more can be seen on the what’s happening in Ashville Facebook page. and save the date, May 18, for the end of the year show.

During the past several decades, women have been breaking into career fields that were previously dominated by men. The Alabama Women’s foundation and Gadsden State skills division would like to see more women in the field of welding. The salary range for a welder is between 49-64K a year. No small sum.

The program is free to those who qualify. Deadline for entering is Feb. 16. Orientation is Feb. 26. Classes begin on March 4. For more information visit skills@gadsden State.edu.

The St Clair County event center will open on Jan. 22. They do not have a permanent water system installed yet. So they cannot accept groups of more than 100.

They are expecting a permanent water system by March 22. It is never too early to register. You can do so at stclairco.recdesk.com.

Mark your calendars for March 24. The Pell City line dancers will perform Dancing With Our Stars. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at CEPA, Magnolias, Pell City Coffee Nationwide insurance or St Clair County Sheriff’s Office in Pell City.

The dancers in this show have come a long way since they started from performing at the pub Celebrations to the Center for Education and Performing Arts. They always put on a great show. Proceeds go to the St Clair County Sheriff’s Office.

Have a great week Ashville. Thank a coach. Congratulate an athlete and a young artist. Register at the big, beautiful, brand new St Clair County event center. Volunteer if you can. Look forward to the show. and be grateful to live in such an amazing city in such a wonderful county.

Places like these are hard to find.