Dec. 5, 2018 Alex City Outlook

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Arrest made in fatal hit and run By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Police Department said Tuesday night it arrested a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a woman on the River Bridge Nov. 29. Robert Lancaster, 34, of Jackson’s Gap was arrested and charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident that results in serious injury or death. Police chief Jay Turner was not hopeful authorities would make an arrest so quickly. “They pulled off the nearly impossible,” Turner said. “I didn’t Lancaster think they would get this close this soon.” ACPD Lt. Chris Spivey and Investigator Drew Machen were handed the case last Thursday morning after a witness drove up to find Tina Doranne Guerrero, 50, of Alexander City in the roadway. Guerrero’s vehicle had stopped on the bridge and she was outside of her vehicle. Machen said she likely had run out of gas. “I went to every business on Highway 280 between town and the chip mill looking for video,” Machen said. “The one that showed it was from River North.” Spivey said police developed a good lead from the video. “We were able to identify a possible vehicle,” Spivey said. “Once we made contact with the vehicle and we found out who it could possibly be.” Turner believes Guerrero was struck sometime before 1:36 a.m. last Thursday and said Guerrero’s body had been sent for an autopsy. Lancaster’s bond had not been set as of press time Tuesday night. Lancaster has no criminal history, according to court records. Records show two minor traffic tickets and a couple of civil cases.

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Mixed feedback Twin meetings spark support, opposition for city moving to Russell Sales Office By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Top: Alexander City Police Department Chief Jay Turner speaks at one of Tuesday’s public meetings where city officials presented an option for renovating the old Russell Sales Office into a municipal complex. Above: Community development director Al Jones speaks to guests at the meeting.

Alexander City officials held two meetings Tuesday to answer questions from business owners and citizens about a potential renovation of the Russell Sales Office into a municipal complex. The two meetings were different, with officials being challenged earlier in the day at Central Alabama Community College by board members with Main Street Alexander City about the possible negative impact the move of the police department and city hall would have on downtown businesses. At the evening meeting at the old courthouse downtown, naysayers seemed to warm to the idea of the move. In the early meeting, Dr. Brooks Lamberth, a Main Street board member who has renovated several downtown buildings, thinks moving city hall See MUNICIPAL • Page 9

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Marvin Kelley, center, rings the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign at Walmart Friday. Kelley is an employee at Salvation Army and was filling in a for a volunteer who had to cancel. To volunteer to ring the bell, call the Salvation Army store at 256-215 3730.

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The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department will offer local residents an opportunity to get into the holiday spirit Saturday with its annual Christmas in the Park event. “The event is this Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m.,” Kristi Hardy with the parks and recreation department said. “We are currently weighing our options with regards to the impending weather, and all updates will be published on our Facebook page.” During the event, children will hear stories told by Mrs. Claus, enter a coloring contest, ride on a carousel and train and get their photos taken with Santa. There will See CHRISTMAS • Page 3

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

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A normal life eludes victim of repeated childhood abuse DEAR ABBY: I am a 53-year-old woman who is a sexual abuse survivor. This has consumed every aspect of my life. It started when I was around 2, I believe, and was a daily occurrence until I was 14. My abuser was my paternal grandfather, now deceased. I’ve sought counseling and therapy groups -- whatever I could -- over the years, to no avail. I just can’t shake it. I have dealt with flashbacks, nightmares, failed marriages, etc. I just want to be and feel normal, and I don’t know how. Am I searching for something that does not exist? I don’t know if you can help me, but PLEASE, if you have any advice at all, I would be beyond grateful. -- LOST IN THE SOUTH DEAR LOST: My heart goes out to you. You have experienced an atrocity. The groups you have been attending may not have been the right ones for you. One-onone sessions with a licensed mental health professional, someone who specializes in

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working with victims of sexual abuse and/or PTSD, might be more appropriate. A good place to start finding the help you’re looking for would be the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). It’s the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence network. You can find it online at rainn.org or by calling 800656-4673. I wish you healing and success. Please let me hear from you again and tell me how you are doing. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 29-year-old woman living on my own an hour away from my family. My parents were bitterly divorced 10 years ago, and a year ago I lost my father to cancer. At the time, my mother voiced her disapproval of my going to be with him

on his deathbed. The day he passed, she told me not to be too sad because “he was thinking about suicide anyway.” I have so much anger toward her for these and other things her emotional immaturity has led her to do or say. On the one-year anniversary of Daddy’s death, she tried to pick a fight with me for “obviously not wanting to talk” to her. It prompted me to do exactly that, and I calmly discontinued speaking with her. The past two weeks without my mother’s voice in my life have been the longest stretch of peace and confidence I have experienced in a long time, but her birthday is coming up, and I worry that I am being a bad daughter by continuing not to talk to her. What’s more important -- healing the breach, or my own mental health? -CONFLICTED DAUGHTER DEAR DAUGHTER: For both your sakes, do both if you can manage it. Try this: Explain to your mother the reason for your sudden silence. Set some firm bound-

aries. If she cooperates, you will still be able to have a relationship with her. If she doesn’t, at least you will know you tried. DEAR ABBY: I have asked my husband to please not spit in the kitchen sink or to floss his teeth at the kitchen table. He responds by getting mad and huffing off like I am being a nag. Am I in the wrong? Does he have the right to gross me out this way? -DISGUSTED IN MINNESOTA DEAR DISGUSTED: Considerate spouses refrain from doing things they know will annoy their partner. I’m sure if your gem of a husband told you not to do something that bothers him, you would respect his wishes. Well, it’s supposed to work both ways. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mr. Robert Elam Barker 1947 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Elam “Eli” Barker, 71, of Chelsea, Alabama, will be Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Minister James Cullins, Dorothy Gerr will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Barker passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Brookwood Medical Center. He was born on July 27, 1947 in Trotman, Georgia to Robert Monroe Barker and Flora Mae Jones Barker. Mr. Barker was a retired plumber and a Vietnam War Army Veteran. He loved his family and his puppy dog, Hunter Bear dearly. Mr. Barker enjoyed nature, wildlife and Georgia Football. He had a strong work ethic that he instilled into his family and was known for the best grilled steak around. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Avis Kelly Barker; son, Robert Clifford “Cliff” Barker (Ragan); daughters, Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Gordy (Jody) and Crystal Barker Fennell (Brandon); grandchildren, Tiffany Ann Gordy, Adriana Diane Gordy, Makenzie Fennell, Vance Barker and Tyson Fennell; sister, Betty Ann Morris and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; great grandchild, Carter Wyatt Smith and his sister, Barbara Ann Strickland. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin Eugene (Gene) Tidwell November 25, 1932 – December 3, 2018 Gene was born in Motley, AL., on November 25, 1932. Gene graduated from Wadley High School where he was a quarterback for the football team in 1948 through 1950. He worked for Transcontinental Pipe Line and Florida

Charles “Jabo” Bunn Charles “Jabo” Bunn, 72, of Alexander City, passed away December 3, 2018. He was born February 6, 1946. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 5, at 2 p.m., at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Mr. Bibba Carr officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem East Baptist Church Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing.

Gas Company. Gene is survived by his wife Cathy Tidwell of Ormond Beach, FL., his 3 children Eddie Tidwell ( Dianne ) of Arnaudville, LA, daughters Jan Tidwell of Winter Springs, FL., and Nan Voss ( Randy ) of Alexander City, AL., 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents Harless Tidwell and Lucille Brown Tidwell, brother Edward Tidwell, and 2 sisters O’thina Steed and Gaytha Smith.

Visitation will be at the funeral home prior to the service, starting at 1 pm. He is survived by his children, Dawn Pilgreen and Deana Ham; brother, Robert Bunn (Gloria) and grandchildren, Ivy Williams, Dean Ham, Collin Lucas, Carter Pilgreen and Alayna Pilgreen. He is preceded in death by brothers, Raymond Bunn and Wayne Bunn. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Earnest Hoyle

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Mr. Earnest Hoyle 83 of Alexander City, AL died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. Final arrangements pending through Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Doris Breed passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at her home in Auburn, Alabama. She was 90 years old. She is survived by three daughters, Debbie Catchings and two others.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department December 3

• Jacob Lamar Jackson, 18, o Roanoke was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Hunter Scott Ray, 19, of Roanoke was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Sabrina Lynn Mitchell, 19, of Wadley was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Katlin Marie Marshall, 19, of Wadley was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Aron Spivey Jr., 59, of Alexander City was arrested for exposure or lewd act. • Burglary and theft were reported on Red Bud Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Hand Drive. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Lakeland Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on County Road.

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• Five counts of possession of a forged instrument was reported on Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence and theft was reported in Alexander City.

December 2

• Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief and harassing communications was reported on Highway 63. • Domestic violence and interfering with a domestic violence emergercy call was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on Hand Drive. • Two minors in possession of alcohol was reported on Campground Road.

December 1

• Robert Cole Fuller, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol. • Alexis Kate Hudson, 18, of New Site was arrested for minor in consumption of alcohol. • Angela Denise Minniefield, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Jenny Lynn Colombo, 51, of Kellyton was arrested for three counts possession of a controlled substance. • Theft was reported in

Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on 1st Street.

November 30

• Xavies Dundrea Campbell, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of synthetic marijuana. • Morgan Makaely Holley, 26, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Dwayne Edwards, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear and domestic violence. • Michael Johnson Jr., 36, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of theft and criminal mischief. • Magnes Foster Kenwaske, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for aggravated assault and public intoxication. • Criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Dog presumed to be vicious was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance was reported on N Street. • Theft by deception was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence and public intoxication was reported on I Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Tankersley Road.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department December 3

• Richard Haddox of New Hope Trail in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding failure to appear warrant for domestic violence third degree. • Antonio Milliner of 20th Street in Sylacauga was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants for failure to appear possession of marijuana first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Losing Bush, rainy days and sickness

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adly, we lost our 41 st president, George H.W. Bush, last Friday at age 94. He was ready to be with his beloved wife Barbara, and she had been awaiting his arrival in heaven since April. They were married 73 years, the longest-living married couple in presidential history. President Bush was admired throughout the world, was always well respected for his great work and for being a loyal family man who feared nothing. Saturday was a terrible weather day for getting outside or going and doing anything. I had planned for my last yard sale in Nixburg for the year but just couldn’t force myself to get out in the pouring rain. Maybe there will be some good, sunny days soon in our future. What a fabulous and stressful football game it was for the SEC Championship. Both sides felt they had lost at some point, then could taste the victory that was finally claimed by Nick Saban and his Alabama Crimson Tide. Roll Tide, Roll! After living in Alabama since 1969, I am finally able to get the hang of American football so that I understand what is going on, and I am very interested in the Alabama team and the teams their players have gone on to play for in the professional ranks. Many birthdays get celebrated in my family over in England on

ROSIE MORGAN Columnist Dec. 6 — my Mum’s youngest sister Teresa was born that day, and later married Ian Clancy on that day; my cousin Wendy Taylor’s first son Mark was born on that day, as was my brother Maurice’s daughter Rachel, who will be 13 this year. In Opelika, my long-lost grandson, J.S. Morgan, will be turn 17 this year. A dear friend in Jackson’s Gap, Dilly Wade, has her birthday Dec. 9 Days just fly by, and strange things can happen with medicine, from good to bad, then from bad to good. Toward the end of the summer, Ron’s cousin, Russell Morgan, had some serious and painful health problems. Russ was in Montgomery hospitals, then rushed to UAB, was tested several times and later had biopsies. The diagnosis came back that he had stage-4 cancer with pancreatitis, should take chemotherapy and would not live more than a few months, if that long. Each time we got an update, there was something different and we were beginning to wonder what was happening to the medical profession. It was as if they were just guessing and not finding the root or the cause of his symptoms.

Russ continued to take chemo and got weaker as the days passed. Weeks, then months passed, with little change. Then his wife, Dianne (64), had a massive heart attack and died after being on life support for a few days. That same week, Russ got word that his cancer was gone and he would continue to get well. Imagine that. Ron and I attended the commemoration of Dianne’s life on Sunday afternoon at Leake Memory Chapel in Montgomery. Afterward, the family and some friends went out for dinner at Bonefish Grill. We came home instead, as driving in the dark is not easy, and our dogs were waiting for us out in their yard. Russ and Dianne had one son, Ryan (29), a very handsome, very smart and social young man with a business in Washington. Ryan is engaged to be married to a beautiful gal who came with him on the trip down South. As you share the beauty of the Christmas season that is fast approaching, I’d like to share a thoughtful sentiment to think about: Worry less and work more, ride less and walk more, frown less and laugh more, preach less and practice more. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

Christmas be movies and craft and food vendors. “Mrs. Claus will be bringing her own stories to read to the children, and the movies will include many of the classic films,” Hardy said. “We will have three age groups in the coloring contest — ages 1 to 4, ages 5 to 8 and ages 9 to 12. There will also be prizes for the top three entries from each age group. The coloring contest will begin when the event starts, and judging will be at 6

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p.m.” During Christmas in the Park, Hardy said there will be plenty of parking at the football stadium, while a special trolley will take guests from the parking area down to the celebration. With no ATM in the Sportplex and some vendors unable to take cards, Hardy reminds attendees to bring cash. However, there is no cost to attend Christmas in the Park. Hardy also said the parks and recreation

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department is still looking for volunteers to help with the event. To sign up, she said volunteers can go online to the new city website, www. alexandercityal.gov, click on the “Parks and Recreation” button, then select “Special Events” and click on Hardy’s name, which will send her an email. “We’re very excited for this,” Hardy said. “We had to cancel last year’s, so this will be my first Christmas in the Park.”

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Digital Third Coast, Alabama falls near the bottom of the country in terms of giving. The group’s survey ranked Alabama 44th, ahead of only Nevada, Arkansas, Montana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana. The study looked at how many times, per capita, residents of each state Googled one of four key terms — “best charities to donate to,” “places to donate near me,” “volunteer opportunities near me” and “what percentage of income should be donated to charity” to determine how giving each state is. While this data shows Alabamians are not very charitable, officials with local charities believe the residents of Alexander City and the Lake Martin area are a giving group of people. Sharon Fuller with the Lake Martin Area United Way said 90 percent of the businesses and people she approaches during the United Way’s annual fundraiser campaign will give when asked, while the organization has hundreds of volunteers who chip in and donate their time to help. “Last year, we had 756 volunteers helping us out,” Fuller said. “That’s not counting the volunteers who helped each of the agencies we work with.” One event the United Way holds every year, the Day of Action, saw nearly 200 volunteers contributing in 2017 by doing some landscaping at Alexander City Middle School and painting classrooms at Stephens Elementary, among many other projects. For the 2018 Day of Action, approximately 120 volunteers were part of the efforts cleaning up local schools and the Main Street area. Additional efforts have come from others in the community. More than 100 items donated by local businesses and individuals were available during the silent auction at the group’s 2017 fashion show. StillWaters golf pro Gabby Witherington has taken it upon himself to go on a 100-hole marathon the past several years to raise money for the United Way, with donors sponsoring him a certain amount for each hole. Tabatha Glassburn with the Salvation Army said, while people are busier now than ever before, the organization has people who are always willing to help out, including ringing a bell during the Red Kettle campaign in the weeks before Christmas. “Those who do it once are more likely to keep doing it,” Glassburn said. “It’s sometimes harder to get new people in, but once they do it, many of them do it again.” With the number of people who take the time to stand outside local stores and ring the bell, Glassburn said the agency continues as one of the few Salvation Army groups that operates a campaign entirely staffed by volunteers. She also said the local Salvation Army regularly sees a good response from residents donating money to the Red Kettle campaign. “We are always looking for more volunteers to work with us,” Glassburn said. “However, I believe we are indeed a giving community.”

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hopping centers are full of customers this time of year, with people rushing out to make sure they find the perfect gift for that special someone on their Christmas gift list. Stores are watching as sale after sale is made, items are flying off the shelves and checkout lines are filling up as fast as a bucket under Niagara Falls. There is nothing inherently wrong with giving and getting presents for those who are special to us. However, do not get crazy buying presents this year. There is no need to go into debt purchasing the latest smartphone, tablet or must-have children’s toys. Christmas is a time for family to come together and enjoy the season, not burn through hundreds of dollars making those around us happy with material items. This season, take the time to donate money to a charity helping those in need and make memories with your family members. The Salvation Army is in the middle of its Red Kettle campaign, while the United Way is still pushing hard to reach its $535,000 fundraising campaign goal. Communities large and small are hosting Christmas parades, while groups such as the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department are putting on events including Saturday’s Christmas in the Park. Events like these cost little, if anything, to attend and can help create lifelong memories everyone can share. Reminding the public why Christmas is such an important holiday, local churches are holding Christmas pageants. These live performances depicting the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago are one more way for us to remember what this holiday is all about, something far simpler than rushing out to stores and filling our carts up with merchandise. So, while you check to make sure everyone on your list is taken care of, remember there is much more to the Christmas season than what you find under the tree.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel T.C. Coley Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. John His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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“Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.” —1 Peter 3:18

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ow that the dust has settled on this year’s elections, let’s look back at the big winners and losers. The obvious winner in the Heart of Dixie is the Republican Party. The GOP retained the reins of the state’s highest office and every other statewide constitutional position. Kay Ivey was elected governor overwhelmingly, as was Will Ainsworth as lieutenant governor, John Merrill as secretary of state, John McMillan as state treasurer, Rick Pate as agriculture commissioner, Jim Ziegler as state auditor, and Jeremy Oden and Chip Beeker as PSC members. Our entire judiciary is Republican, as are all members of the Supreme Court and Courts of Criminal and Civil Appeals. There are 29 statewide office holders, all Republican. However, more importantly, the legislature is overwhelmingly Republican. More than two-thirds of both the House and the Senate are Republicans, which is called a super majority. Our Republican legislature can pass anything it wants without a Democratic vote or letting Democrats speak. Our Congressional delegation is made up of six Republicans and one lone Democrat. Folks, that makes us a pretty red state. Several years ago, I had the honor of being a keynote speaker at the Boys State 75 th anniversary. I had attended Boys State 45 years earlier as a high school leader and aspiring young politico. I shared with these future political leaders this advice: “If you plan to run for statewide office in Alabama, even if you believe you are a Democrat, you will need to run as a Republican.” This year’s election reaffirmed and confirmed that truth.

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist Winning the GOP primary in Alabama is tantamount to election. Therefore, to pick the biggest individual winner of the year, you have to look back to the GOP primary. Ainsworth, 37, a Sand Mountain legislator/ businessman, emerged as the Gold Star award winner of the year in Alabama politics. His victory as lieutenant governor has propelled him onto the state political scene as the most prominent rising star. He was the top vote-getter in the state on Nov 6, and is a clean-cut, successful family man who has been vetted by a high-profile statewide race. The second-biggest winner of the year was the loser of the GOP primary for lieutenant governor, Twinkle Cavanaugh. In all my years following Alabama politics, I have never seen a more graceful and gracious second-place finisher. She lost by an eyelash. She genuinely smiled on election night and said she had not gotten the most votes, even though she could have contested such a closely defined outcome. She had entered the race as the favorite, having been elected three times statewide. During October, she held a fundraiser for Ainsworth in her Montgomery home. She will never be seriously challenged in her post as president of the PSC. Speaking of rising stars, the third runner-up is 18-year-old Weston Spivey, who became the youngest elected official in the state by winning a Geneva County Commission seat.

He won the GOP primary before he graduated from high school at Ridgecrest Christian School in Dothan. Young Spivey is also a volunteer firefighter with the Slocomb Fire Department. Keep your eye on young Weston Spivey — he may become governor before he is 30. The biggest loser has to be the Democratic Party and our current anomaly, junior Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones, who won this seat until 2020 because he was on the other side of the ballot from Roy Moore in the 2017 special election. Every left-wing, ultra-liberal group and individual in the country gave to Jones to beat Moore. Jones has never hidden the fact that he is a liberal, national Democrat. He showed his true colors when he voted against President Trump’s Supreme Court appointee, Brett Kavanaugh. Jones voted against this highly qualified jurist to appease his contributors in San Francisco and his like-minded Democratic buddies, Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren and Diane Feinstein. We essentially have only one U.S. Senator and have ceded our second seat to California. Jones believes in the old adage, “You dance with the one who brung ya.” I hope he is renting in Washington because Alabamians are the ones who vote in 2020. By the way, if you have Richard Shelby as your senior senator, you really don’t need a second senator. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist and his weekly column appears in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature. You can reach Flowers at www.steveflowers.us.

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LUNCH AND LEARN: Mike Morris, district manger with Social Security, will discuss the transition to new Medicare numbers and potential scams. Bring a sack lunch and we will provide dessert and tea. This program is presented by VCCA at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon on Wednesday to reserve a space.

Friday, Dec. 7

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: House of Prayer Apostolic Church of Promise is celebrating the 25th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Overseer Emma and Bro. Earnest Hoyle with an appreciation Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

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OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting an open house and hayride Saturday, Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the park visitor center and the tour road will be lit with luminaries. Reservations are required for the hayride. Call 256234-7111 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily to do so.

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CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Annual Dadeville Christmas Parade is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The parade will come up Lafayette Street before turning on Broadnax Street passing in front of the courthouse. Starting at noon there will be activities around the courthouse square.

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WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Mount Zion West Baptist Church at 962 Peppers Road in Alexander City is hosting a Women of Destiny Conference Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. Speakers include Mother Ora Traylor, Minister Marilyn Benson, Minister JoAnn Shealey, Pastor Georgia Ann Staples, Pastor Betty Hoyett, Prophetess Margie Bullock and Pastor Berthene Ferrell. Sessions start at 7 p.m. nightly with sessions on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

OPEN HOUSE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is holding an open house from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to drop by and learn more about the programs offered and the volunteers involved in them. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City.

Friday, Dec. 14

CHOIR CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choir is hosting its annual Christmas concert featuring the Gospel Choir, Varsity Singers and Intro Choir. There will also be solos from many of the students. There will carols, songs and more. The concert is free and is being held at Calvary Heights Baptist Church.

Saturday, Dec. 15

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The public is invited to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and assignments to help clean up the roads of Alexander City. For more information please contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@ alexandercitychamber.com.

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FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every Thursday at 1 p.m.

Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books. FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256825-2506. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-7491134 or andreapeacock60@gmail. com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and

weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Look at an issue that could have created Ă„reworks. Others appreciate your passion, as long as it is not directed at them. A reversal on your part could shake up the status quo. Remember, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Tonight: A long-overdue chat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You might be taken aback by everything that is going on around you. Experience your feelings rather than act on them; otherwise, you might just be adding fuel to the Ă„re. Once you reach a realization, a conversation becomes far more plausible. Tonight: Not to be found. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Honor a change involving a friend. You can’t take back words you’ve said. Though you could have a strong reaction, try discussing your feelings without inĂ…aming a situation. Working as a group proves far more eɈective than being independent. Tonight: Where you want to be. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Take a stand, move forward and handle a problem. Your sensitivity mixes well with your practical nature. Together, these assets will help you wade through muddy waters and come out sparkling clean. Know that you have what it takes, and trust yourself. Tonight: In the limelight. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Read between the lines as you walk into a situation where people have strong opinions. Understand the underlying issue. Help others see what they have in common, as opposed to what is diɈerent. Communication allows greater give-and-take. Tonight: Return calls, then decide. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A partner could be somewhat diɉcult. You might have a strong reaction as a result. Resist going oɈ on a spending spree while in this mood. A discussion is necessary. You understand the importance of timing; just wait. Tonight: Spend

time with your best friend. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Defer to others. You could have a diɉcult time maintaining your authority. Walk in the other direction, and refuse to be a part of this situation. The other parties might be Ă…oored, but they will look at their actions as a result. Tonight: Entertain suggestions, but do what you want. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Listen to what is being oɈered, even if you don’t like what you hear at Ă„rst. Pace yourself and accomplish what you must before following someone’s chosen path. You have the drive to get a lot done. Stay focused. Tonight: You deserve to take it easy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your playfulness might not be in tune with others’ moods. Someone you care about could be on the warpath. This person’s actions and words might surprise you. Be a good listener, and look for solutions. Your willingness to help will come through. Tonight: Time for fun. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Stay centered, and know where you are coming from. Avoid testing out ideas on others right now. An unexpected insight tumbles into your lap and forces you to regroup. You can’t avoid a personal matter and/or an issue involving real estate. Tonight: Have an important discussion. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You are coming from a good place, but suddenly you might Ă„nd yourself feeling angry. Focus on how you can change the outcome of the situation. Do not rely on the tried and true. Have an important discussion when you feel more settled. Tonight: Hang out at a favorite haunt. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be aware of your spending. No matter what you do, you seem to make choices that could cause a problem. Perhaps you need more information and feedback, as you have yet to see a clear path. You will be given time and openness. Tonight: Pay your bills Ă„rst.

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Municipal and the police department would be detrimental to the city. “I would argue the numbers are fuzzy numbers,� Lamberth said. “Many downtown businesses will suffer from losing this flow of people, and new businesses will be reluctant to invest because of the city government’s departure. If the city government is not willing to invest in downtown, how can we expect to retain and attract new businesses?� Other Main Street board members said they want to see a better plan across time. “The city is becoming a vision but the vision is incomplete,� Joanna Banks said. “Let’s get a refined plan to complement downtown.� At the evening meeting, most who spoke seem to support the idea of the move. Keith Watson, who is relatively new to the area and owns the Coffee Corner downtown, is one of those. Watson, who has experience in economic development in other areas of the Southeast and who has purchased buildings in downtown Alexander City, including the old Froshin’s building, currently employs about 20 people. “I am 100 percent in favor of what is going on here,� Watson said. “When companies come visit to see what is going on, you want them to look at something like this (the renovated Russell Sales Office as the municipal complex).� Watson said the move would hurt his business initially but he believes the effects would not

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last long. “The short-term loss is bearable to get to the long-term gain,� Watson said. Moving city operations from downtown would be similar to another move about 15 years ago, when the courthouse housed other operations as well as the police department. “This building used to house the sheriff’s department for this side of the river,� police chief Jay Turner said. “You had the circuit clerk because you had court in this room. The Bud Porch Center housed the probate office. The DA was in the Masonic Building. Look at what has happened. We have more shops now. I can’t see the negative impact of us moving.� Councilmember Tim Funderburke was originally against the idea of the Russell Sales Office being turned into a municipal complex. After seeing the presentation at a work session, he was sold on the idea. At Tuesday night’s meeting, he was even more sold on the idea for the future. “I would hate to move from downtown,�

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Funderburke said. “Alex City needs to be more progressive. For new businesses that are looking at Alex City, this would be a showplace. I think when you show a progressive attitude, you get a progressive people.� Mayor Jim Nabors agreed. “I think it is right,� Nabors said. “It makes us look progressive.� Local businessman and councilmember Eric Brown believes the move is worth it. “This whole process is to move Alex City forward,� Brown said. “It takes risks to move it forward.� Woody Baird questioned if the city already has a contract to buy the property. “Has earnest money been put down on this?� Baird asked leaders. Jones responded no. Others at the evening meeting asked about negative comments. “We are getting negative feedback,� Jones said. “Mainly from Main Street. They feel they will lose. We don’t see it that way.� The city answered the most popular questions in a PowerPoint presentation before public comment.

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The possible purchase and renovation would consolidate several city departments under one roof and provide room for future growth. For much of the last decade, the city chose other spending priorities but officials now say they have a chance to solve many of the issues the city’s buildings face with a quick and moneysaving solution. The property has been appraised at $5.6 million and city officials have proposed offering $2.55 million for the building, 56 acres and apartments on the property, plus allotting more than $6 million for the needed renovations. The costs of new buildings for the police and public works departments, plus repairs to city hall, are estimated at $15 million.

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City leaders explained if city hall and the courthouse are torn down, the area would be cleaned up with the possibility of adding parking or green space, but officials are open for ideas. “Present us an idea and let’s see what we can do,� Jones said. Nabors said the proposed purchase would be on the agenda for the Dec. 17 meeting.

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Jones said if the municipal complex is approved, the city would try to find a buyer for city hall. “We hope there is a buyer,� Jones said. “We hope it is a financial (institution) since we have no bank in downtown. We have had some nibbles.� If no buyer is found, Jones indicated the city might wait a little bit to see if a use could be found but not hold the building indefinitely. The courthouse is a different story since it is in a historic district. “I have called the state and the feds,� Jones said. “They said it would be up to the local historic committee.� Jones said the idea

would be to let the committee solicit ideas as from persons with funding as to what to do with the building. If nothing could be found quickly, the city would “tear it down and haul it off.� “I think the biggest fear is it becomes a dilapidated structure,� Jones said. “If we can’t find a use for it, we will get it out of here.�

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REBELS SWEPT AWAY IN OPENER Generals run away with win after close first half

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Leading by just five points heading into the second half, Horseshoe Bend’s inside game caught fire in the third quarter. Caly Carlisle scored 10 points in the paint, and Ivy Vickers added six more, as the Generals pulled away for a 49-40 win over Reeltown on Monday in girls basketball action. “We were just putting a little more pressure on the ball,” Horseshoe Bend coach Erica Meigs said. “The press helped some and just watching their main guards was big.” Not only was the defensive pressure helpful in allowing the Generals to pull away, but they also did a much better job on the boards. Reeltown was out-rebounding HBS, 15-2, midway through the first quarter. Although the Rebels still managed a 46-40 edge on the boards, the Generals (4-2) made it that much closer. Reeltown, which was playing in its season opener, also struggled with turnovers late, coughing up the ball 15 times in the final two quarters combined. “I think it was more of what we didn’t do well,” Rebel coach Will Solomon said. “They were basically in the same press that they were in the first half, and we made some poor passes and got ourselves into bad situations and they turned into points.” Despite the loss, it could’ve been a lot worse for the Rebels. Horseshoe Bend held them to just one field goal through the first seven minutes of the third quarter and led by as many as 19 points before the Rebels started to claw back in it. Reeltown scored seven points in the final 1:13 of the third and a Mikiya Jones 3-pointer midway through the fourth finally cut its deficit to single digits. “We’ve just got to learn to play smart,” Meigs said. “We can’t make those silly little fouls when we’re ahead and let them score

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Horseshoe Bend’s Colby Cheaney, back, defends Reeltown’s Trey O’Neal on Monday night.

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Defense slows Reeltown in win for Generals

Above: Reeltown’s Taniya Haynes (3) drives to the basket against Horseshoe Bend on Monday. Below: Horseshoe Bend’s Nadia Freeman, center, makes her way to the basket through a crowd of Reeltown defenders on Monday night.

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with the clock stopped.” Solomon said: “When Taniya got that first steal, that made everybody else play a little bit harder and with a little bit more intensity. That’s the kind of leader Taniya can be. With her playing like that, she can really make a difference with the other girls.” Once again, though, Horseshoe Bend responded with a run of its own, capped by a 3-point play from Nadia Freeman, who scored 14 points on the night. That gave the Generals a double-digit lead before the Rebels chipped away at it again. Jones got hot for the Rebels in the final quarter, scoring three 3-pointers in the last eight minutes, to finish with a game-high 18 points. “I’m extremely pleased with the way we battled back — our effort and our intensity,” Solomon said. “We jumped into a couple things that we hadn’t had time to practice,

The defense was on fire for Horeseshoe Bend’s boys basketball team. Not only did the Generals hold Reeltown to fewer than 30 points, they also forced their rivals into 19 turnovers, and it resulted in a 40-28 victory for HBS on Monday night. “It’s one of those things that whenever you can beat Reeltown, you want to beat Reeltown,” Horseshoe Bend coach Chad Kison said. “When the blue comes up here, it’s always a tough game; they’re wellcoached. It’s just very nice to beat them. I’m excited.” It didn’t look like it was going to be an easy ride for Horseshoe Bend, as the Rebels reeled off six straight points to start their seasonopener. Keke Hughley, who did not play last year due to an injury, looked back in fine form, scoring the game’s first three points. But from there, things got harder and harder for Reeltown, as it scored only 22 points in the final 44 minutes. Horseshoe Bend took a big advantage by holding the Rebels to just one point in the second quarter to take a 24-13 edge into the locker room. “I think we moved well in the zone and we actually boxed out pretty good,” Kison said. “I think we had a lot of tipped balls in there, but we got a lot of hands on balls. I think we put our hands up and didn’t give them easy shots. We stopped them from driving as much as we could, and I think we limited their secondchance shots, especially in the first half.” See REBELS • Page 11

and I thought we did a really good job with that. That kind of helped. I hate losing; my girls hate losing, but I think we gave a really good effort and we ran the floor tonight.” The Generals have now reeled off four straight victories after starting the season with a pair of losses, and Meigs thinks

her team is on the right track but still has room for improvement. “We’re getting to where we need to be,” she said. “There’s still a few mental things here and there and putting more pressure on the ball. We’ve gotta move to passes and be able to read the defense and offense a little bit more.”

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as a chauffeur. he college The 2018 football Auburn offense regular practically season has grinding to a ended, but that halt finishing doesn’t mean the season there’s not No. 94 in total a lot to talk offense. There about. We have ANDY were rumors of the College Football GRAHAM friction between Gus Malzahn Playoff, the Columnist and Lindsey bowl games, during his twograduate year tenure transfers on the Plains and enough supposedly revolving coaching changes to around Malzahn’s make your head spin. unwillingness to fully The Auburn Tigers are turn over the offense. involved in a little bit I’m not usually big of everything, so I’m going to bounce around on rumors, but I believe these to be accurate. and try to address as It’s also being reported much as I can. Lindsey will now join First of all, the story Les Miles’ staff as OC broke Monday Chip at Kansas. Lindsey will not return So, who will the as the Tigers’ offensive Tigers bring in to coordinator in 2019. replace the recently Anyone that didn’t see departed Lindsey? this coming might as well hire Stevie Wonder See GRAHAM • Page 11

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Heading to the next level Benjamin Russell’s Asia McWaters, seated center, signed her letter of intent to play softball at Central Alabama Community College on Tuesday morning. “I had other colleges I was looking at, but I’ve known (CACC) coach (Greg) Shivers for a while. He’s kind of like a father figure, and I know him well. I just feel comfortable with him as a coach and I love everything that he does.” McWaters was recruited as both a pitcher and a shortstop but said she’d be willing to do whatever she needs to for the team. At her signing, McWaters was joined by, front row, from left, her father Steve McWaters, her mother Erin McWaters; back row, BRHS head softball coach Jessica Johnson, BRHS assistant softball coach April Yarbrough, Shivers, Dede Whetstone and BRHS principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson.

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Stidham declares for 2019 NFL Draft STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham announced Tuesday he will declare for the 2019 NFL Draft. Stidham has been a twoyear starter for the Tigers after transferring from Baylor. During that time, Stidham racked up 455 completions, good enough for fourth best in school history, to go along with 5,579 yards for sixth best. He also amassed 31 touchdown to tie for seventh all time for Auburn. “Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for the opportunity to play college football at Auburn University,” Stidham said in a statement. “Thank you to all my family, friends, coaches and support staff for always believing in me. Thank you to my teammates who I have grown so close to and have made countless memories with. I will cherish the relationships with you guys forever. “Also, a special thank you to the Auburn Family. You are the best fans in the country. With that being said, I have decided to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. I love Auburn and am a proud alumni. War Eagle, forever.” Stidham was most prolific

“Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for the opportunity to play college football at Auburn University. ... War Eagle, forever.” — Jarrett Stidham File / The Outlook

for the Tigers in 2017, when he was named SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was integral part of Auburn’s victories over then-Nos. 1 Georgia and Alabama in November 2017, clinching the SEC West title. Also in

2017, Stidham was named to the All-SEC second team and was a finalist for the Manning Award. “Jarrett has been a terrific player for us the last two years, leading us to an SEC West title and becoming

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Several names have already surfaced, but the one that has been talked about for weeks is former Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze. Malzahn and Freeze have a long-standing and close relationship that dates back to their high school days. Hugh has been out of coaching since his rather public downfall in Oxford, but recently took the job as offensive coordinator for the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football league. The AAF is a new professional football league set to debut in February 2019 following the Super Bowl. Freeze is apparently a hot commodity this offseason, having already reportedly interviewed at Tennessee and also drawing serious interest from Florida State. All indications point to him coaching in the college ranks next season, but I would have to think his relationship with Malzahn could trump other considerations. Did I mention Freeze was in attendance at Auburn’s A-Day this year? Coincidence? Of course, the question that needs to be asked is does it matter who Auburn hires? If Gus Malzahn will not let his coaches coach, it’s never going to work. Again, his close relationship and trust in Freeze could make the difference. Finally, former Clemson quarterback and graduate transfer Kelly Bryant will have already made his decision about where to play college football next year by the time this column is published. It’s a mystery to me at this moment, but he visited Auburn this past weekend for the second time and the Tigers are very much in the running. Bryant is the true definition of a dual threat quarterback and the Tigers have had great success with that formula. Gus Malzahn has never (as of yet) developed a quarterback out of high school and be really successful. However, he has taken a couple of very athletic transfer quarterbacks and won the Western division twice. It certainly won’t be the end of the world if Bryant chooses to go elsewhere, but Auburn needs a shot in the arm right now and he would be good medicine. It would also give highly-touted AU quarterback commit Bo Nix an opportunity to get a year of college conditioning and truly learn the offense. Oh yeah, Auburn is going to be Music City Bowl to play Purdue. More about that in the coming weeks.

Reeltown had its chances to keep the score much closer though. It went 2 of 7 from the free-throw line in the first half and just 9-for-20 on the night. “We’re not going to be a high-scoring team,” Rebel coach Jonathan Gardner said. “But when we get close to the basket, we need to be making those shots. And we have to make our free throws.” Horseshoe Bend kept its lead right around 10 points for the entire second half, as Reeltown did not get closer than eight points after a bucket from Hughley pulled the score to 32-24 at the end of the third. Chandler Lewis was the defensive standout for the Generals. In addition to having eight points, Lewis also grabbed five steals and seemed to be all over the court. “That’s why I kind of just

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Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

Auburn quarterback

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham announced Tuesday he will declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

one of the most prolific passers in Auburn history,” Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said in a statement. “He has tremendous ability and a bright future ahead of him. I look forward to seeing Jarrett perform one more time in an

Auburn uniform and can’t wait to see him playing in the NFL next year and for years to come.” Auburn will take on Purdue in the Music City Bowl at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 28 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Reeltown’s Keke Hughley chases down a loose ball while in pursuit by Horseshoe Bend’s Chandler Lewis during Monday night’s game.

left him in there,” Kison said. “I thought he was feeling it. He was handling it well, no turnovers really. He was stealing the ball, so I just kinda let him go and he played very well. I’m proud of him.” Reeltown made only eight

field goals and was led by Trey O’Neal, who had a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Hughley added nine points. “We just weren’t capitalizing at the goal and making the easy shots,” Gardner said. “We were

forcing things, and we beat ourselves up. It was the first game for us, so we have to find our identity and know what we can do and what we cannot do.” The win helped the Generals (3-3) bounce back from a rough loss against Dadeville on Friday. Since their first game at Elmore County, the Generals seem to be gelling better as a team and not relying on just one player. Four players had at least eight points. Colby Cheaney led the way with 10, Nywanski Russell scored nine and Lewis and Kam Evers split 16 evenly. “I thought we passed the ball well,” Kison said. “Not one guy had to go to the rim and take a tough shot. We actually moved the ball, looked for open looks and actually got some pretty good looks too. I think we can finish more layups, but we’re going to keep getting better.”

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