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Police: Employee accused of stealing large sum of money from local business By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Police Department is investigating the reported theft of a large sum of money over a nearly two-year period from an Alexander City business by an employee. “I can confirm a theft by an employee was reported by a business on (Highway) 280,” deputy chief James Easterwood said Wednesday. “The employee no longer works at the business.” An incident report filed with the police department Friday, Nov. 16 claims about $50,000 in theft from January 2017 through October 2018, but Easterwood could not confirm the amount. “We don’t have a total yet,” Easterwood said. “It does appear to be theft first (degree).” Alabama Code 13A-8-3 defines theft first degree as when the property taken exceeds a value of $2,500. It is classified as a Class B felony and is punishable by two to 20 years in prison. Easterwood said the department is investigating the report. “Once we are done with everything, it will likely be presented to the grand jury,” Easterwood said. “There has been no arrest.”

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‘For the fellowship’ Community gathers for local Feast of Sharing By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

east of Sharing has been offering fellowship and a meal for community residents at the Alexander City First United Methodist Church for the last nine years. “I come for the fellowship,” Jimmy Boleware said. “The food is pretty good too.” The fellowship on a recent night for Boleware, an Auburn fan, included taking a little ribbing from friends about this weekend’s Iron Bowl. The discussion centered over how many points Alabama would score to how the See FEAST • Page 3

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Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the United Way is holding its 2019 fundraising campaign, “Be a Lifesaver of Hope.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www.unitedwaylakemartin.org. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Lighthearted wedding invitation rubs recipient the wrong way DEAR ABBY: We received a wedding invitation in the mail today from my husband’s nephew. First of all, we are to RSVP by tomorrow. (WHAT?) Here are our options in responding: Gladly attend Regretfully decline Resentfully attend Enthusiastically decline I’ll surprise you The invitation also asked which song we’d like “blasted over our awkward small talk.” Granted, there is some animosity among the groom’s father’s siblings, but I think this is rude, sarcastic and inappropriate. I have a sense of humor but do not find this funny. Am I off the mark? -- INSULTED GUEST IN THE MIDWEST DEAR GUEST: Obviously, you and your husband would have preferred a more formal -- and possibly more timely -invitation. Considering the sorry state of family relations on the groom’s side, the wording

Obituaries Ms. Ruby Crawford Funeral Service for Ms. Ruby Crawford will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church in Kellyton, Alabama interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 23, 2018 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Professional service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

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may have been an attempt at humor. It may also have been sincere. If you cannot GLADLY attend, rather than fume, send your regrets. DEAR ABBY: We don’t care much for the wife of one of our new neighbors. The husband is nice, but his wife is overbearing. On the occasions we get together, she interrupts conversations or takes over the conversation whenever she speaks. Occasionally, we see each other around the neighborhood, and it’s always a friendly meeting since we can walk away from them. Once in a while one neighbor will have a few of the

others over for a party, but no one wants to invite the new couple because of her. What do we say if either one asks why they aren’t invited to some of the parties we have? We live close enough to each other that they might see us entertaining without them. Please don’t suggest we invite them and suck it up since we tried that and the evening was not fun for anyone. -- STRUGGLING FOR AN ANSWER DEAR STRUGGLING: Don’t worry, I won’t. No one should ask a question like that unless prepared for the answer. If one of them is so bold as to ask why they weren’t included, I think you should tell the person the truth. DEAR ABBY: I’m a boy in sixth grade. Recently, my best friend has been hitting me. I try to get her to stop. I’ve done everything I can think of, but she keeps doing it. Today in math class, she

pinched me or something -- I can’t remember -- so I did it back. Afterward she beat on me with a ruler. I could really use some of your advice. -TIRED OF IT DEAR TIRED OF IT: The person you call your best friend isn’t acting like one. She may do it to get attention because she has a crush on you, or because she’s a bully. Tell her to stop touching you because you don’t like it, but do NOT retaliate by hitting her back. If she persists, tell your teacher what she has been doing because it’s creating a distraction when you need to be concentrating in class. 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.

Two arrested on drug charges by task force By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

In two recent operations, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force took nearly 700 grams of marijuana, 28 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of crack cocaine and illegal pills off the street. On Friday, the TCNTF, along with the Alabama Law McKinney Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Drug Task Force and the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force, arrested Kilpatrick McKinney, 35, of Kellyton during the search of a residence on Coosa County Road Gilbert 85 in Kellyton. McKinney was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana first degree, possession of a controlled substance, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the TCNTF. The search resulted from an operation beginning several months ago when investigators received information about an individual who had been sentenced to the Community Corrections Program selling drugs, according to the task force. The program is intended to give individuals who qualify a second chance. While in the program they must stay employed, pass random drug screens and adhere to a curfew, among other stipulations.

The investigation involved controlled buys and physical surveillance of McKinney, the TCNTF said. In the search of the residence and with McKinney’s arrest, the task force said it seized 680 grams of marijuana, 28 grams of cocaine and Ecstasy pills. Officers also seized two firearms, a 2007 Infinity, a 2010 GMC Yukon Denali, a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and cash. McKinney was being held in the Coosa County Jail on a $55,000 bond Wednesday morning, according to jail records. Court records show McKinney pleaded guilty in Tallapoosa County in June to possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and was sentenced to the Community Corrections Program. He was given jail credit of 215 days after being arrested in July 2017. He also has numerous drug arrests and convictions in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties. Separately, a domestic dispute on B Street in Alexander City led to the arrest of Joey Gilbert, 24, of Alexander City, who was charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana second degree and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the TCNTF. Law enforcement found Gilbert in possession of 14 grams of crack cocaine and a gram of marijuana. The task force also seized a 2008 Dodge Avenger. Gilbert was being held in the Tallapoosa County Jail Tuesday night on a $5,500 cash bond, according to jail records.

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• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday

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of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. • Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. • Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. • Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. • Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. • Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. • Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. • New Site Town Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.

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United Way, Home Depot help veterans in need STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Lake Martin Area United Way recently partnered with the Alexander City Home Depot and Team Depot to help three local veterans make improvements to their homes so they can continue to live safely and independently there. The seventh straight year of the Celebration of Service helped John Moore, 70, who achieved the rank of Sgt. E-6 in the U.S. Air Force while serving in Operation Desert Storm and Iraq and is currently confined to a wheelchair; Harold Patterson, 76, who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1981 and has been stationed in Spain, Germany and Vietnam; and Lawrence Allen, 92, a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy Signal Corps. The three projects to help these veterans were led by the Alexander City Home Depot and Team Store captain Pat Bull. Employees from the local Home Depot were assisted on these projects by teams from Home Depot stores in Sylacauga, Auburn/Opelika, East Montgomery, Phenix City and Columbus, Ga. Approximately 25 volunteers helped over the three-day period to improve

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Team Depot members and representatives from the Lake Martin Area United Way celebrate the completion of one of the three local Team Depot projects to help area veterans. Seated, from left, Pam Rodriguez, Sarah Smith and Kurt Auwaerter. Standing, from left, Pat Bull, veteran Lawrence Allen, Chris Allison, Sharon Fuller, Courtney Layfield and Laketa Portis.

Moore’s, Patterson’s and Allen’s homes. Volunteers poured a 4-by40-foot concrete walkway from an existing ramp to the driveway at Moore’s home, built a 3-by-36-foot wooden

ramp and landing from Patterson’s back deck, and installed a chair-height toilet, new vanity and handicap bars in Allen’s bathroom. Repairs were also made to the fascia and soffit on the

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front corner of Allen’s home, replaced a rotted column on his front porch and more safely secured an existing metal railing and the back stoop. To be selected for one of these projects, veterans can

go to their local Home Depot and apply for assistance. If they qualify, a Team Depot member will examine the project site and if the project is deemed feasible, the store will apply for a grant through the Home Depot Foundation, which is where the Lake Martin Area United Way comes into the picture. In order to receive a grant to complete projects such as the ramps and remodeled bathroom, the store must have a non-profit partner such as the Alexander City Home Depot. “We help write the grants to apply for these funds to help our veterans live in safer conditions,” United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller said in a press release. “Once the project is approved, we offer all the support we can.” Sometimes, the United Way staff will offer hands-on help at the projects, but they are always there with lunch, drinks and other refreshments for the volunteers on each day of the project. “We are honored to be able to help our local veterans who have given so much to our country and our freedom,” Fuller said. “This is just one small way to say thank you for their service as we approach Veterans Day.”

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teams fared against LSU, but it was all in fun. Others sat quietly, slowly eating the chicken, beans and potatoes served to them, but not without some interaction from Andrea Peacock of St. James Episcopal Church. “Who has a birthday this week?” Peacock asked of the guests Tuesday night. With that, the volunteers led everyone in a happy birthday, but Peacock went a step further. “Who will have a birthday between now and next year?” she asked. Again, happy birthday was sung. Four years ago, St. James Episcopal partnered with FUMC to add a second weeknight to the Feast of Sharing. The reason is this team of volunteers will not be back until the new year as St. James has seven teams of eight to 10 volunteers each which rotate duties on Tuesday. Teams from FUMC take care of the Thursday meals. More than 100 at a time have sat down at the tables at the church to be served hot food by volunteers. The weekly meal was the product of former FUMC pastor Dr. Bill Etheridge and has grown from serving just a few. Funds for the FUMC portion are part of the church’s budget, former pastor Dr. Todd Henderson said. The twice-weekly meals are served at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fellowship hall of FUMC on Green Street. Sandra Thompson helped keep the teams organized for St. James over the past year, meeting food deliveries and help store supplies. She believes the feast helps volunteers as much or more than the food helps those being served. “It helps us be involved in the community,” she said. “It is helpful for us. We learn so much, but we serve them. They are our guests.” Thompson said St. James holds auctions to help fund its part of the Feast of Sharing, having hosted a Mardi Gras-themed party and auction last year. Phyllis Hurst has been in the area for only a few months after moving to Alexander City from Irondale and has been volunteering at the Feast of Sharing. “I think this is great,” Hurst said. “We didn’t have anything like this. I have learned so much about the area and people here through this.” As much as they learn about the community, the volunteers also gain a new respect for those coming to the free meal. “They have grown to be our friends,” Thompson said. “We love them all. We think it is a great, great thing for the community.”

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Top: Joyce Neighbors and Mollie Barrett share a laugh while serving plates at the twice-weekly Feast of Sharing Tuesday evening. Above: Andrea Peacock speaks with guests of the Feast of Sharing, which is held every Tuesday and Thursday.

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hanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and friends; it usually means a day or two off work and a lot of food. The secret to a journalist’s heart is food, just so you know. But Thanksgiving is about more than the loads of turkey, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese, and at The Outlook, we urge you to be to be thankful outside of Thanksgiving. Although there are a lot of hardships in the world — natural disasters, political messes and the like — everyone can find something to be thankful for. Whether it’s having a roof over your head or having friends to enjoy a meal with or being near to your family, it’s important to make sure we count our blessings 365 days a year and not just one. It’s similar to any holiday. Valentine’s Day is great to give your significant other a special treat, but don’t tell him or her you love them on only that day. Christmas is a special day to think about faith and religion, but it’s not the only day. Just recently, we celebrated Veterans Day and thought about those who had fought wars for us and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. But Veterans Day certainly isn’t the only day to remember those folks. Since yesterday, we’ve all probably gained a few pounds and, if we’re lucky, we’ve spent time with our loved ones. Now it’s the day after Thanksgiving, but it’s still important to be thankful for what we have. At The Outlook, we are, of course, thankful for our families and friends, but we’re also thankful for our readers, our community and our team of hard workers who bring you the news each and every day. We hope even today you’ll take the time to let those important people in your life know you’re thankful for them too.

aturday is game day and am I ever excited. I intend to sit in front of the tube and catch the game of the year in living color. I’ll turn on the radio to supplement the TV announcer’s objectivity with a biased view, set out some snacks, put on my lucky shirt and sit in my lucky spot. I’m not really superstitious but this is a big game and I just don’t want to take any chances. The fourleaf clover, rabbit’s foot and special hat are just for show; I really don’t think there is anything to this idea of needing luck. After all, I’m a born-again believer who knows the One who holds the future and the fate of my team. Boy, I love a televised game with all the excitement because I can remember when I was younger we were fortunate to see a game a year. I grew up listening with rapt attention to the radio. Even today, I can listen to a game and keep a mental picture of exactly what is going on. There was nothing like waiting those few precious seconds to hear the exact play and resulting touchdown, fumble or interception. I’ve got to be honest and tell you every year at this time my household is divided right down the middle in school loyalties. There are those of us who have been saved and seen the light on one side

GERALD HALLMARK Columnist and those who still live in darkness on the other. The Jews and Arabs look like kissing cousins compared to loyalties on the day of the game. School colors, shirts, decorations and other paraphernalia fill the house with distinctive statements of support. There ain’t no doubt where your loyalty lies. I’m pumped over this game. It is a great rivalry with history, tradition and pageantry. People all over America will be watching in awe as these titan teams tussle. Even as you read this article, our sense of loyalty is coming to the forefront. This is a great game with worldwide implications on the line. Yes sir, the Army and Navy game is pure excitement. Wait a minute, did you think I was talking about another game and did you catch yourself being let down when your team wasn’t mentioned? Let’s think about this for a second as it applies to the Lord. We get so excited and pumped up about so many things and never mention our loyalty to Him. We have our minds made up over what we think is important

and everything else takes second place. It is even possible to talk about our loyalty to the church, a denomination or special group and never mention our Lord. Even as you were let down over not hearing my commitment to your particular team in Alabama, so must our Lord be disappointed when we fail to commit to Him. We can get very close and still not take a public stand for Him. This Saturday, there will be no doubt where you stand with your team. How much doubt will there be Sunday about your stand for the Lord? Where you are on the Lord’s day says a lot about where you are everyday. Oh, by the way, I think Alabama and Auburn play this week as well. You might want to check the schedules and see if they play after the big game. So, remember, this Sunday you can show your true loyalty to the Lord by being a fanatical follower in faithful fellowship. Let’s wear the whole armor of faith as our uniform, have a smile on our face as a testimony of our heart and a Bible in our hand to carry us over the goal line. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City. His column appears here each Friday.

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For decades, the American people have been led to believe that our Constitution grants citizenship automatically to children born in the U.S. — even to illegal immigrants. Really? On July 9, 1868, the Congress adopted the 14th Amendment that reads in Clause 1, Section 1, “All persons born or naturalized under this Amendment in the U.S. and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States...” The key word here is, “naturalized.” An illegal immigrant is neither a naturalized citizen nor one of any persuasion. Consequently, children born to such immigrants ARE NOT automatically a U.S. citizen. The 14th Amendment was correctly implemented immediately after the Civil War to grant citizenship

to recently freed slaves that had been previously denied citizens rights under the Dread Scott Decision of the Supreme Court. The Congressional sponsors of the Amendment inked a caveat declaring the purpose of the law and specifically stated it did not apply to immigrants, diplomats, and ambassadors of foreign nations. Yet, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) along with liberal organizations have successfully managed to twist and skew the 14th Amendment saying that it grants automatic citizenship to ANY child born in the U.S. regardless of parental status. They have conveniently always overlooked and left out the world “naturalized.” Truth time — On October 30, 2018, President Donald Trump issued a statement

stating he will immediately issue an Executive Order declaring that under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, children born to illegal immigrants in the U.S. are not and never have been citizens and are subject to immediate deportation. This is no small matter and surely will trigger a flood of litigation. Again, this is classic Trump fulfilling promises made during his campaign to address the immigration issue. With the crisis south of our border where hordes of illegals are poised to storm our border, this action is not only right but necessary for our national security. Source: United States Constitution, 14th Amendment, Clause 1, Section 1 James W. Anderson Talladega, AL

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Sunday, Nov. 25

TREE LIGHTING: Christmas Lights Around the Square will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 in Dadeville. There will be choirs, dancers, elves tossing candy, hot chocolate and warm Christmas punch. There will also be pictures with Mrs. Claus so children bring your letters to mail to Santa. The mayor will light the Christmas tree.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

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MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance. No appointment is needed but help is first come, first serve. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card and list of medications with dosage and strength.

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for Housekeeper. Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

OPEN STUDIO: The Artist Association of East Alabama is sponsoring an open studio Nov. 29 and every Thursday at the Senior Activities Center in the Sportplex from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your canvas and paints and enjoy fellowship and sharing in your love of art. Sign up now for the One Stroke Workshop in January. Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

Sunday, Dec. 2

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas Cantata “Sing Christmas,” A Christmas Choral Experience Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The music is arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald and includes staging, musical and theatrical staging under the direction of Der. Kim Walls with an orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians. Participants will include the choir and theatrical cast of church members. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the cantata. Everyone is invited. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. Vicki Cater is pastor. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church on Stillwaters Drive is celebrating its 153rd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church

Monday, Dec. 3

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Annual Alexander City Christmas Parade will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3. It will start at the Alexander City Shopping Center come up Cherokee Road turning onto Church Street before going through the roundabout.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

USHERS MEETING: Early District ushers meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

Sunday, Dec. 9

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.

Ongoing Events

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. 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 paintinge. 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. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. 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 weightloss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with excep-

tional 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 selfpaced 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 nontraditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. 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. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month.

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The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for 2nd, 3rd and Weekend shifts for Direct Care Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334)252-0025 Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

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CARLISLE DRUG Taking applications for part-time positions Great for CAC or Southern Union Students Apply in person: 12 Main Street Alexander City 35010 No calls accepted! Oxford Healthcare hiring full-time & part-time day shift Home Health Aides/CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Alexander City, Dadeville & Camphill areas Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s must have Â&#x2021; PRQWKV H[SHULHQFH Â&#x2021;3DVV EDFNJURXQG FKHFN Â&#x2021;5HOLDEOH WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ Â&#x2021;%H UHDG\ WR ZRUN Call:1-877-253-4055 To set up time to come in DQG ÂżOO DSSOLFDWLRQ Â&#x2021;&HUWLÂżHG 1XUVLQJ $VVLVWDQWV DP SP SP SP SP DP VKLIWV ([FHOOHQW SD\ DQG EHQHÂżWV $SSO\ LQ SHUVRQ DW :DVKLQJWRQ 6WUHHW $OH[DQGHU &LW\

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might feel strange when a person compliments you. Perhaps the comment seems unauthentic or inappropriate in some way. Let it go. Take some downtime, even if it is just an hour or two. You need an outlet for your many ideas. Tonight: Time to do your thing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Friends will bound in and out of your door. You could Ă&#x201E;nd the pace to be rather hectic and chaotic. Your fatigue might become quite evident. A new beginning becomes possible because of the people around you. Tonight: Approach a work-related matter carefully. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Take a stand. A take-charge attitude could backĂ&#x201E;re if you are not careful. A partner might need to speak with you in private. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry so much; everything will work out Ă&#x201E;ne. An associate is likely to give you an earful. Maintain a sense of humor. Tonight: Till the wee hours. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make demands at the present moment. Defer to a loved one. As a result, a new beginning becomes possible. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll accomplish a lot if you choose to concentrate on one item at a time. Schedule some time with a family member. Tonight: Consider a visit in the near future. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A loved one might decide to pull the wool over your eyes. Be aware of being naive or too trusting, as it will make you an easy target. Brainstorm with a friend or family member to come up with great weekend plans. Tonight: You might not have a choice. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Others seek you out. Though youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be Ă&#x2026;attered, you might feel overwhelmed by everything that is happening around you. A friend could be demanding, but choose not to worry so much. Stay centered, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this get to you. Tonight: Say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to an invitation.

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

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FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

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inability to read has always been something she has tried to hide. For Sue and many others like her in the Alexander City area, there is a place ready and willing to help them gain the gift of literacy. Organized in 1986 and currently under the leadership of director Rita Cream, the Laubach Literacy Council tutors adults who currently read below a fifth-grade level or whose primary language is not English at least once a week for three hours. Tutors meet with their students one-on-one, giving those receiving help the highly focused attention they need in order to better succeed. With an illiteracy rate of 27 percent in Tallapoosa County, having the Laubach Literacy Council ready to serve those in need is invaluable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband called us a little more than a year ago, wanting to know how to encourage someone to ask for our services,â&#x20AC;? Cream said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came with her to the initial intake appointment. Sue did not think she could learn to read because reading was always hard for her to learn and a teacher had told her that not everyone could learn to read. Even though we could not guarantee she would learn, she agreed to try. At Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intake assessment, she read at a level of 2.8 (about second grade, eight months). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sue and her tutor started out meeting two times a week for an hour. Her husband was

trained as a tutor so that he could help her at home. Soon, she asked the tutor if they could meet either three times a week or for a longer period of time. They stayed at two times a week but have increased to two hours for each class. Also, she began using some computer software to help her study more independently.â&#x20AC;? Sue has shown significant progress, recently being assessed at 5.2 (fifth grade, two months), Cream said. Along with the one-onone tutoring lessons with its adult clientele, the Laubach Literacy Council works with local Head Start organizations and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama to offer a reading program where families can read together. The council has seen many success stories, including Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She continues to meet her tutor and advance her reading skills,â&#x20AC;? Cream said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her youngest child will graduate from college next year. It is Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal to be ready to attend GED classes by then and pass the GED in another year or two. Sue is also a grandmother and says that reading to her grandchildren is a joy she never dreamed of experiencing. That is the most special kind of success.â&#x20AC;? For more information about the Laubach Literacy Council, call 256-215-4347. Cream said the council is always looking for volunteers to serve on the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board.

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The Horseshoe Bend FFA chapter was recognized at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis for earning a three-star National Chapter Award. The Horseshoe Bend chapter was one of only 10 chapters in Alabama to receive this designation. From left, chapter sponsor Jessica Hodnett, Colby Cheney, Kinsley Bates, Annie Cate Claybrook, MacKenzie Willoughby and Savannah Brazzell. The members were joined by a representative from John Deere, who sponsors the National Chapter Award.

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work is paying off.â&#x20AC;? According to the national FFA organization, the awards program recognizes outstanding chapters from across the country actively implementing the mission and strategies of the FFA. These chapters improve their operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a program of activities emphasizing growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experi-

Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02 An Ordinance to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Lease with AMEA for the Solar Panel Project BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWSâ&#x20AC;? SECTION 1. It is hereby established and declared that he following described real property of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes, to-wit: Commencing at a capped iron pin at the Northeast intersection of Dadeville Highway and Comer Street having Alabama State Plane Coordinates of N:883664.17, E:622478.53; thence along said Right-of-Way in a southeasterly direction with a curve turning to the right with a radius of 1639.27 feet, having a chord bearing of S 60Â°54â&#x20AC;&#x2122;27â&#x20AC;? E and a chord distance of 90.00 feet, having a central angle of 03Â°08â&#x20AC;&#x2122;46â&#x20AC;? and an arc length of 90.01 to a set iron pin caped â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALS CA0173â&#x20AC;?; which is the POINT OF BEGINNING. Beginning at pin having coordinates of N:883620.41, E:622557.18; thence leaving said Rightof-Way with a bearing of N 29Â°40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;55â&#x20AC;? E a distance of 114.08 feet to a set iron pin capped â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALS CA-0173â&#x20AC;?; thence with a bearing of S 60Â°19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;05â&#x20AC;? E a distance of 96.00 feet to a set iron pin capped â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALS CA-0173â&#x20AC;?; thence with a bearing of S 29Â°40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;55â&#x20AC;? W a distance of 118.54 feet to a set iron pin capped â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALS CA-0173â&#x20AC;?, said point lies on the Northern Right-of-Way of Dadeville Highway; thence along said Right-of-Way in a northwesterly direction with a non-tangent curve turning to the left with a radius of 1639.27 feet, having a chord bearing of N 57Â°39â&#x20AC;&#x2122;17â&#x20AC;? W and a chord distance of 96.10 feet, having a central angle of 03Â°21â&#x20AC;&#x2122;34â&#x20AC;? and an arc length of 96.12 to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;POINT OF BEGINNINGâ&#x20AC;?. Said tract lies in the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 22 North, Range 21 East, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and contains 11120.72 square feet, 0.26 Acres, more or less. SECTION 2. The City of Alexander City, Alabama, having recevied an offer from Alabama Muncipal Electric Authority (AMEA) to lease the real property described in Section 1, above, it is hereby declared to be in the best interest of the public an dthe City of Alexander City, Alabama, to lease said real property to AMEA under the following terms and conditions, to wit: 1. See attached â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exhibit Aâ&#x20AC;? for lease details. SECTION 3. Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 11-47-21 of the Code of Alabama of 1975, the Mayor of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, is hereby directed to execute said lease agreement in the name of the City of Alexander City, Alabama. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon it adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November

ences for its entire membership. Chapters receiving the award with three stars were brought up on stage in front of the convention and recognized by the national FFA for their achievement. John Deere, which helps sponsor the award program, also provided recognition for those chapters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feeding some nine billion people by mid-century brings with it unprecedented challenges for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farmers,â&#x20AC;? said Amy Allen, a national

corporate contributions manager for John Deere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The skills and experiences learned through the National Chapter Award Program will help meet the critical needs.â&#x20AC;? Now that the Horseshoe Bend Chapter has earned the award with three stars, Hodnett said the group is aiming to maintain the high level of activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do plan to continue applying for the award,â&#x20AC;? Hodnett said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we hope to get three stars once again.â&#x20AC;?

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2018. ATTEST: Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk Timothy Funderburk, Interim Council President Thomas Spraggins, Interim Mayor

WKH &LW\ LWV RIÂżFHUV HPSOR\ees and agents against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees for the defense thereof, arising from any breach on the part of the Church of any obligation contained in this Lease, or from any act or negligence or gross negligence of the Church, its agents or employees, in or about the leased premises; SECTION 3. Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 11-47-21 of the Code of Alabama of 1975, the Mayor of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, is hereby directed to execute said lease agrement in the name of the City of Alexander City, Alabama.

ber 300828 at 11:23 a.m., LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that Barbara K. Adamson as Lender, under the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse doors in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on the 30th day of November, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., the property described in Mortgage, which property description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Tallapoosa County, State of Alabama and located at: Lot Number 5 of the Brand Estates, Plat No. 1 according to the map of plat of said subdivision as the same appears RQ UHFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama in Plat Book 8 at Page 93. Such sale will be made as provided in said Mortgage for the purpose of paying the debt secured by said Mortgage with interest thereon, any amounts required to be paid for taxes, insurance or other changes provided in said Mortgage and the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney fee. Said property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any prior easements, restrictions, reservations, encumbrances and exceptions contained in said Mortgage or contained in the record of the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH where the above-referenced is situated. Said sale will also be made subject to the legal rights of prior Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect title to subject property. Said property will be sold without warranty or recourse, express or implied, as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK The undersigned, as City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, hereby FHUWLÂżHV WKDW WKH IRUHJRLQJ LV a true, correct and complete copy of Ordinance No. 201902 which was adopted by the City Council on this 19th day of November 2018. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, as City Clerk of the City Alexander City, Alabama, under the seal thereof, this 19th day of November 2018. City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, SEAL Yeas: Nays: Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 23, 2018 ORD. 2019-2 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 An Ordinance to Authorize the Mayor to Execute a Lease with Seleeta Missionary Baptist Church BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWSâ&#x20AC;? SECTION 1. It is hereby established and declared that he following described real property of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes, to-wit: BEGIN AT A FOUND IRON PIPE BEING THE ACCEPTED SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 7 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING N00 45 00 W FOR 139.10 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN O THE SOUTHERLY R.O.W OF BOOKER STREET; THENCE ALONG SAID R.O.W S86 00 00 E FOR 50.00 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID R.O.W. S00 45 00 E FOR 139.10 FEET TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE N86 00 00 W FOR 50.00 FEET TO A FOUND IRON PIPE AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.16 ACRES. SECTION 2. The City of Alexander City, Alabama, having recevied an offer from Seleeta Missionary Baptist Church to lease the real property described in Section 1, above, it is hereby declared to be in the best interest of the public an dthe City of Alexander City, Alabama, to lease said real property to Seleeta Missionary Baptist Church under the following terms and conditions, to wit: 1. This lease is renewable at the end of twenty (20) years under the same terms. Said renewal shall occur on the ÂżUVW GD\ DIWHU WKH HQG RI WKLV lease unless either party gives thirty (30) days written notice that the lease will not be renewed at its termination; 2. The Church shall not use the leased parcel for any other purpose other than parking vehicles; 3. The Church shall not substantially change the nature of the right-of-way but shall have the right to improve the leased parcel for parking vehicles only; 4. The Church agrees to indemnify and hold harmless & IÂż

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon it adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November 2018. ATTEST: Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk Timothy Funderburk, Interim Council President Thomas Spraggins, I n t e r i m Mayor CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK The undersigned, as City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, hereby FHUWLÂżHV WKDW WKH IRUHJRLQJ LV a true, correct and complete copy of Ordinance No. 201901 which was adopted by the City Council on this 19th day of November 2018. WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, as City Clerk of the City Alexander City, Alabama, under the seal thereof, this 19th day of November 2018. City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, SEAL Yeas: Nays: Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 23, 2018 ORD. 2019-1 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms of the Mortgage executed by Jeffrey K. Adams to Barbara K. Adamson on August 24, 2015, and recorded on September 1, 2015 on Document Num-

LENDER: BARBARA K. ADAMSON, 84 PROVIDENCE RIDGE ROAD, ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35010 ATTORNEY FOR LENDER: MACK CLAYTON, POST OFFICE BOX 221, ALEXANDER CITY, AL 35011 DATE OF SALE: November 30, 2018 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 a.m. Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2018 FC/ADAMS, J.

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Friday, November 23, 2018

The

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY File / The Outlook

Despite upset, Rebels What a time to accomplish a lot

be a fan of the UAB Blazers

f you spend any amount of time around me, there’s one thing you’ll quickly learn. When it comes to sports, I am far from what you might call normal. I grew up in the heart of Atlanta Braves country, yet my allegiance is to the Chicago Cubs (although I also have a soft spot for the Boston Red Sox, thanks to one of my exgirlfriends). One of my favorite sports channels is Willow, which shows cricket highlights and matches 24/7. I have spent entire fall Saturdays watching the English, German and Italian Premier Leagues, with a break for the MLS in-between. So naturally, in a state divided like Alabama is, I once again find myself not fitting in. People ask me which team I prefer, Alabama or Auburn. “UAB,” I fire back. “OK, but really, are you Alabama or Auburn?” is almost always the response. “UAB.” And I mean it. I first started attending UAB in the fall of 2008 and spent five years earning my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Birmingham. I was on campus during much of the debacle that was Neil Callaway, then watched as Garrick McGee was brought in to replace Callaway, only to watch him jump ship and rejoin Bobby Petrino at Louisville after a mere two years. When Bill Clark took over for the 2014 season and led the team to a 6-6 record, I felt optimistic about the team’s future, only to be dashed once again when the team was shut down for “financial reasons.” Like a number of other UAB fans, I joined Facebook groups calling for the team to be brought back, voiced my opinions with anyone who would listen and even went as far as making “Wanted for Treason” posters with UAB President Ray Watts’ face on it, though I never printed them out. Like a rising phoenix, UAB football emerged from the ashes in 2017 and has shown it is a force to be reckoned with. Last year’s team went to a bowl game for the first time since 2004, and the 2018 Blazers will be participating in the school’s firstever Conference USA championship game. As an alum of UAB, I have never been prouder of my school’s football program than now. I take a special portion of time to keep up with playby-play reports online whenever UAB is playing Saturday afternoons, putting aside the Bayern Munich, AS Roma and Liverpool matches to see how the Blazers are doing. I couldn’t contain my surprise when, after beating Southern Mississippi, UAB found itself ranked No. 25 in the Coaches’ Poll and on the verge of the top 25 in the AP Poll. At the same time, I celebrated the fact beating Southern Miss meant the team had set a school record for victories in a season at nine, with plenty of opportunities left to secure a 10-win season. Green and gold dominate my closet in a way not seen since my time in college, when I wore virtually nothing but UAB T-shirts every day. I still look back with a laugh when someone edited Ray Watts’ Wikipedia page in December 2014 to say Nick Saban was his parent. With so many things going right for the Blazers at this moment, it feels like the team is moving forward, heading in the right direction and building for a strong future, and all of us who cheer for UAB are more than willing to go along for the ride, proudly proclaiming to the world we are Blazer fans. So while I know the Tigers and the Tide will continue to dominate the state, seeing the Blazers be competitive and in a spot where they can regularly contend for the conference title brings me a joy I never thought possible before. Donald Campbell is a staff writer for The Outlook.

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Everyone thought Reeltown’s football team had the chance to advance a lot further. The Rebels were ranked in the top 10 in Class 2A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association throughout the entire year. After losses to Maplesville and Ranburne, Reeltown still never dropped below No. 7 and had the potential of making a run at the state championship. But those hopes were dashed when the Rebels fell to Daleville 26-21 in the final minutes of the first round. Although it was a clear upset, Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said there were a lot of factors that went into it. “They were one of the best No. 4-seed teams; they beat their No. 2 seed 54-20,” Johnson said. “They were a different team than they were early in the year. They had some losses early on that caused them to be the No. 4 seed. Also, take away just one turnover and we win the game.” Not only was Daleville probably better than its record showed, but the Rebels went through an inordinate amount of injuries, and to key players no less. The first game of the season, last year’s leading rusher Tre Tre Hughley went down with an ACL injury, effectively ending his season. Then in the region-deciding game against Thorsby, Eric Shaw and Lio Lewis both suffered knee injuries to end their years. “Midway through the year in a game to win the region, we lost a Division I outside linebacker and wide receiver (Shaw), then lost of the top defensive linemen in the area (Lewis), that had a lot to do with it,” Johnson said. “That is in no way an excuse, but that completely changed our team. Take a guy like Eric out of the game, where there are two or three people covering him, it opens up the box for Cameron (Faison) and Keke (Hughley) to run the ball. When he went down, that brings at least one more person, if not two, in the box to stop the run.” While Shaw’s and Tre Tre Hughley’s injuries were devastating due to sheer talent, Lewis’ downfall was calamitous on a

different level. “When we lost Lio Lewis, he was the heartbeat of that team, both vocally and by example,” Johnson said. Despite those three key injuries and the loss in the first round, Reeltown still knows it accomplished a lot this year. The Rebels went undefeated in Class 2A Region 4, winning their first region title since 2012. It also whomped rival Dadeville for the first time in four years. And there were also quite a few individual standouts. “One big bright spot was Keke Hughley played some of the best ball I’ve ever seen him play the last few weeks,” Johnson said. “He played every down on defense at a new position that he’s never played, and he had to pick up the weight on offense and had to take over a leadership role. Chandler Gray stepped up, and there were a lot of those guys that understand that we just took a huge blow to our team, and they kept going.” Many say it takes a few years for a coach to establish his style on a team, especially after the retirement of a Hall of Fame coach such as Jackie O’Neal, but Johnson, who is now in his third year, has seen improvement each and every season and said this 14-man senior class will be extremely missed. “There were a lot of good players and a lot of extremely good men; they’re going to do a lot in our community,” Johnson said. “I’m really going to hate losing this group.” Johnson said he’s given the team a few weeks off, but the players will return to the weight room after Thanksgiving, then really hit the offseason program after the Christmas holiday. What Johnson’s most excited about this offseason is finding out how his players will react after this year’s

Reeltown’s Keke Hughley had a strong return season after his ACL injury last year.

“When we lost Lio Lewis, he was the heartbeat of that team, both vocally and by example.” — Matt Johnson Reeltown football coach

first-round disappointment. “How are you going handle that?” Johnson said. “Are you going to man up and say we gotta get better or are you going to poke your lips out and pout? We are dealing with kids, so they do hear a lot of outside noise but they’ve gotta be loyal to Reeltown. I want to see how they overcome a disappointing loss at the end of the year.”

How Jim Fyffe helped me cover the 1997 Iron Bowl

ith time running out, Alabama had the Iron

Bowl won. Leading 17-15, all the Tide had to do was run out the clock. Assigned to write the game story — and JOE design the remaining MCADORY Sunday sports Columnist pages for the OpelikaAuburn News — I bolted from Jordan-Hare Stadium on this crisp November night and headed for the nearby media lot and my automobile. Alabama had the ball and the game was over, right? Then it happened. Not seconds after I opened my car door, an explosion of jubilation burst from inside the stadium. Uh-oh. What in the world? I quickly turned on the car’s radio to hear an overexcited Jim Fyffe, Auburn’s late, great playby-play radio man. Suddenly, Auburn had possession at Alabama’s 33-yard line with 42 seconds remaining. It was at that moment I had a major decision to make. I’m writing this game story for the Opelika-Auburn News’ morning edition. Surely, I rush back into the stadium to catch the dramatic conclusion, right? But … if I don’t head back now I’ll be stuck in postgame traffic and will never finish designing the sports section on time. Yeah. Sportswriting is such a cushy job, you know. Nice seats. Good food. It’s a luxury suite, except you type your fingers to the bone and stress every ticking

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Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) says a prayer prior to last year’s Iron Bowl. Alabama coach Nick Saban, left center, walks off the field after a 26-14 loss to the Tigers a season ago.

second after the game is over. It’s that sportswriters rush that we live for. But I won’t get into that again. On third-and-8, Alabama quarterback Freddie Kitchens tossed a screen pass to fullback Ed Scissum, who was promptly hit by Auburn defensive back Martavius Houston. The ball popped loose, Auburn recovered and the fate of the Iron Bowl would be decided by a kicker. So here I was, November 1997. Iron Bowl Saturday. Biggest game in the stratosphere on the line (OK, maybe not, but it is in these parts). What should I do? Folks, I took the commonsense route, and I hate to admit it. I fired up that dumpy old Oldsmobile and zipped back to the newspaper office — with the radio on, of course. God bless Jim Fyffe. If not for this man, I would have never known what was happening. Knowing what is happening is key to a sports story.

Pen in hand, steering wheel controlled by a knee and notepad on my thigh, I cover the final moments of this Iron Bowl at high speed. That’s right — the game story of the local paper requires radio play-by-play as the sportswriter breaks traffic laws to reach the newspaper office on Pepperell Parkway. Somewhere between the movie theater on East University Drive and the Auburn Mall, Jaret Holmes kicked the gamewinning field goal. Five minutes later, I was at my desk pecking away at my game story. Thirty minutes later, the final stages of layout resumed. Auburn won, we made deadline and Toomers was rolled. All in a Saturday night’s work.

Iron Bowl prediction

Auburn at Alabama: Many of us believed this would be a much closer matchup three months ago. Instead, Auburn has struggled and comes to Tuscaloosa as a 24-point

underdog (as of Monday). Auburn has struggled to run the football this season. Alabama has stopped opponents from running the football this season (except for The Citadel, and I’m still confused over that one). Honestly, I don’t see Auburn running for many yards at all, and I picture quarterback Jarrett Stidham running for his life when the Tigers call for a pass. On the other side, if Tennessee can pass all over the Tigers, then Tua Tagovailoa should have no problem, right? I see wide-open Crimson Tide receivers, then, ultimately, Tide running backs pounding this probably over-tired Auburn defense into submission. I’d love to see an Iron Bowl classic, but …. the final score: Whatever Alabama wants it to be. Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.