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WASHINGTON STREET TO GET TOTAL MAKEOVER

By MITCH SNEED Editor

It now appears that Washington Street will get a total makeover in the spring rather than just seeing a portion of the road paved as it was first planned. Alexander City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer said that through funding from Alabama Transportation

Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, Washington Street will be paved from the city limits to the rail crossing near the former Russell Corp. headquarters building. But rather than having the project end where the state money does, city officials are now planning to pave the remaining portion of the road all the way to the traffic light where North Central

crosses Washington using the city’s funds Alexander City Road Improvement Project or ACRIP. “We kept looking at our options and we just feel like that makes the most sense,” Brower said. “We have the state doing that largest portion and it would be a shame to just do that and not finish it on into town. “So in looking at the projects See WASHINGTON • Page 3

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Washington Street will get new pavement from the city limits to downtown next spring.

Father charged with shooting his son

Fruit of the Loom CEO Medlin passes STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Fruit of the Loom President and CEO Rick Medlin, 68, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, Nov. 27. Medlin became CEO of Fruit of the Loom in 2010, four years after the corporation and its parent company Berkshire Hathaway purchased Russell Corp for $598.3 million. He saw the company through changes, including Russell’s mass exodus from Alexander City. “Rick was a special leader and a special Medlin person. He was extremely proud of the progress and success we have shared in the last six years,” according to a release issued by Fruit of the Loom. “We owe it to his legacy and honor to continue taking this company forward in accordance with his vision. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Medlin family at this time of loss.” Prior to becoming CEO at Fruit of the Loom, Medlin had served in other roles at the company, including executive vice president of operations, senior vice president of manufacturing See MEDLIN • Page 3

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Curtis Walker sits under on of the white oaks that he planted as a 24-year-old man at a Glenwood Road residence near the corner of Highway 280.

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who has lived in and around Alexander City for most of his life. The three white oaks that now stand A stiff wind blew through Alexander more than 90 feet tall and are so big two City Monday leading the way for what is grown men can reach around them have a supposed to be some stormy weather. special place in Walker’s heart. But while that wind gusted to speeds of As a strapping young man of 24 years more than 30 mph blew away leaves and old, Walker was known for helping folks made three massive oaks at a house on around their homes. the corner of Highway 280 and Glenwood “When I was younger I did a lot of Road sway, one local man just stood in the that for folks,” Walker said. “I would shade of the trees and smiled. help them with their yards, or planting Curtis Walker is an 82-year-old man See TREES • Page 8 By MITCH SNEED Editor

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A Dadeville man is in custody for attempted attempted murder after allegedly shooting his son Friday. According to Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff Department was alerted to a possible shooting at a Booger Hollow Road Collum home after a juvenile was brought into the emergency room at Lake Martin Community Hospital with a gunshot wound. Investigators were called to the hospital 11:30 p.m. The victim sustained serious injury and was transferred to UAB Medical Center in Birmingham. As a result of the investigation it was found that the shooting occurred at the victim’s residence. The suspect

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Law enforcement officials in Alexander City and Tallapoosa County are investigating two cases relating to the death of animals. Alexander City Police Department investigators were called to a home on Scott Road after a report of an animal that appeared to be dead in a kennel at a neighboring home. Upon arrival a dog was found dead inside a kennel near the gate, but food and water was found nearby. According to Alexander City Police See ANIMALS • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law have only one vehicle that is running. He works out of town, so he drives it, which leaves my daughter home all day without transportation. Earlier in the school year, they signed up my granddaughter for after-school sports and she has to practice every day. Since my daughter has no way to take her, they expect me to pick up my granddaughter and bring her home. This means I have to wait for her for about an hour after I get off work, which delays me an hour or more getting home. After working all day, I’m tired. I just want to get home and get all the things done that I need to do, so I can rest and get ready for work again the next day. I’m not sure what I should do. I feel like I’m being taken advantage of. Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated! -- TIRED AND USED DEAR TIRED: This shouldn’t be your responsibility. When your daughter and son-in-law signed

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up the child for sports, they should have thought it through. Rather than impose upon you, perhaps they should ask the parents of other children in the program if your granddaughter could ride along. If that’s not feasible, consider this: You stated that your sonin-law drives the only running vehicle, which leads me to believe they have another one that’s broken down. Could you loan or give them money to put it in working condition? If so, you would be off the hook. DEAR ABBY: I’m the manager of a medium-sized apartment building with several older tenants. As these tenants get older, their needs become greater. When it’s time for the

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children and family to step in, not ALL do. Some think -- and have actually told me -- that giving the manager $20 at Christmas will ensure that Mom/Dad gets to the grocery store, bank and doctor, and the bills are paid all year. Abby, this is not my family, and I do not feel obligated to take them to run their errands. Their children then tell me, “What am I supposed to do? I don’t have time,” etc., and I reply that it’s their responsibility, not mine. Is there a legal means to make them take care of their own? Threatening to have them charged with elder abuse doesn’t always work. -- NOT A DAY CARE OR RETIREMENT HOME DEAR NOT A DAY CARE: If you’re feeling charitable, make a list of various resources for seniors in your community and offer the information to the “children.” Further, neglecting a vulnerable, elderly parent is considered elder abuse, and if that’s what’s going on, you shouldn’t “threaten.” You should report it

Mr. James Otis Hart, 60, of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, AL. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 1:00 p.m. CST at New Adka Baptist Church in Dadeville, AL, Rev. Edward Milner, Pastor; Officiating. Burial will follow at Mt.

Zion East Baptist Church Cemetery in Dadeville, AL. Mr. Hart is survived by his wife, Cassie Hart, four children, Sharkiea (Brian) Ponds of Camp Hill, AL, Otis (Ashley) Hart of Auburn, AL, Yolinda (Marcus) Edwards of Camp Hill, AL and Benesa (Anthony) Riggans of Talladega, AL, his mother, Bernice Hart of Dadeville, AL, three sisters, Marie (Sanders) Cox of Camp Hill, AL, Helen Hart Wideman

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Funeral Service for Ms. Elaine J. Bence, 91, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Benny Yates will officiate. Burial will follow in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Bence passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Chapman’s Healthcare. She was born on January 6, 1925 in Eagle Creek, Alabama to Don Jennings and Clessie Jennings. She was a member of Daviston Baptist Church. Mrs. Bence loved her family and friends dearly.

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to your county adult protective services office. DEAR ABBY: I was engaged to a man for seven years. Two weeks after we celebrated our seventh anniversary, he decided he didn’t love me anymore. We parted a year ago, but he has been texting me, picking me up from work and taking me to lunch or dinner quite a lot lately. We spent one night together, but since then, he hasn’t contacted me. What should I do? -- TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF IT IN HAWAII DEAR TRYING: Recognize that your former fiance has the sensitivity of a rock. Accept that a rewarding relationship with him is not in the cards, move on and stop looking back. 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. of Atlanta, GA and Barbara (Willie) Smith of Montgomery, AL, three brothers, Nathaniel (Janet) Hart of Jersey City, NJ, Earnest Hart and Johnny Hart, both of Dadeville, AL, 13 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. To sign the online guest book and express condolences please visit www.silmonseroyerfh.com.

She was known by many to be a very compassionate and caring lady. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Bence (Barbara) of Cartersville, GA, Roy L. Bence of Jonesboro, GA; daughter, Margaret Rogers (Tim) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Michael Bence, Marcus Bence, Adam Bence, Ansley Rogers, Barbara Ladson Bryant Ladson; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Anna Will Meigs; brothers, Elbon and Gene Jennings. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department November 25

• William Morris Whatley, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported in Mill Square.

November 24

• Harassing communications was reported in the 600 block of Walker Ferry Road.

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• Lauren Tamia Settles, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of Laurel Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on Coley Creek Road. • Criminal mischief was reported on Church Street.

November 22

• Quinnetta Richelle Thomas, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for assault and harassment. • Pamela Montease Moore, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Harassment was reported on Cornerstone Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on 9th Avenue. • Theft was reported on

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November 21

• Terry Louis Kelly, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for indecent exposure. • Robbery was reported in the Alex City Shopping Center. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal trespass was reported on Highway 280.

November 20

• Kimberly Renee Morris, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Theft was reported in Market Place. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 1100 block of Town Creek Road. • Criminal trespass was reported in the 700 block of Thomas Street.

November 19

• Charles Lee Worthy, 59, of Alexander City was arrested for Public Intoxication.

• Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Harassing communications was reported on Gunn Court. • Domestic violence and harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Fish Pond Road. • Domestic violence was reported in the 3800 block of Highway 63 North. • Domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of Meadowbrook Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Washington Street.

November 18

• Robert Montgomery Park, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Quinnetta Richelle Thomas, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Bryan Allen Curlee, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for drug paraphernalia. • Burglary was reported in the 1400 block of

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Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 27

• Megan Morgan of Furtado Circle in Odenville was arrested on an outstanding warrant to appear child support. • A resident of Clarence Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.

dence and theft of property. • Travis Dansby of Seymour Drive in Roanoke was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear child support. • Timothy Coleman of Point Windy Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

November 21

• A resident of Brazzell Road in Camp Hill filed a report for harassment.

• Danny Hanson of Coosa County Road in Goodwater was arrested on a warrant for assault third degree. • Christopher Buevara of Roxanna Road in Camp Hill was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence third degree.

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November 25

• A resident of Goldville Road in Daviston filed a report for cruelty to animals.

November 24

• Billy Berry of Opelika was arrested on a probation violation warrant.

• A resident of Tucker Avenue in Camp Hill filed a report for assault. • A resident of Jefferson Street in Alexander City November 22 • A resident of Dudleyville filed a report for assault. Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. November 18 • A resident of Dudleyville • A resident of Willow Road in Dadeville filed a Drive filed a report for idenreport for burglary of a resi- tity theft.

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Washinngton Street is a busy route that serves as an artery to motorists making their way to the downtown area.

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and their priority, we felt like it made sense to move it up so that we can have it all done at one time rather than doing it piecemeal.” Brewer said that the project is slated to begin in the spring, but he hopes that Gary Ingram Grading and Paving can begin the city’s portion of the project as they are finishing the state’s portion to avoid delay. “A lot of times we don’t have any control over that, but it would be much easier for the contractors as well as the city and its residents to get it done right on the heels of the state project,” Brewer said.

right-of-ways. Lee Street will also get a total makeover, with the road being taken down to the base before being paved. In some cases there will be 16 to 19 inches of difference in the surface. “There will be some inconveniences while the projects are going on,” Brewer said. “But those are two important arteries into the city and once they are complete it will be a much smoother route for those who use those roads. We are excited about getting these projects done.”

“That would avoid an issues with a seam or going to new asphalt to old for a period when the city’s portion is waiting to be done. “We’re not sure if that will be possible, but we plan to work very hard to do what we can to make it work out like that.” Washington and Lee street paving projects are both scheduled to be completed early next year, Brewer said. Originally it was thought that the projects could have started in 2016, but the projects both ran into a few snags including rail crossings and other issues encountered along

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was identified as the victim’s father Dalfos Dale Collum, 44, of Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville. Collum was taken into custody a short time later and was charged with attempted murder. As of Monday afternoon Collum remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail with bond set at $50,000.

Abbett said that they are still waiting to talk to the victim to gain more details about what may have led to the shooting. Abbett said the victim remains in serious, but stable condition at UAB.

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Department Deputy Chief Jay Turner, the dog will be examined to see what caused the death. “It was unclear what may have caused the death, but there were some signs of illness in the report from Animal Control Officer Ken Vernon,” Turner said. “The remains were sent for a necropsy and until the results of that are known, the investigation is ongoing.” No charges were filed in the case as of Monday afternoon. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s

Department deputies along with an Alabama Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer were called to Highway 49 near Goldville Friday morning after a donkey was found shot to death in a pasture there. The resident said that the dead animal was found at feeding time Friday morning, but was unsure exactly when the death may have occurred. “Neighbors said that they did hear a gunshot Thursday evening

at some point,” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “At this point we are unsure if it was a hunter who mistook the animal for a deer or what may have led to the animal’s death. All we know right now is that the owner found the animal with a single gunshot Friday when they went out to feed.” Abbett said anyone with information on the case should call investigators at 256-825-4264.

Medlin and vice president of textile manufacturing. Previously, Medlin held a variety of positions at NRB Industries, Inc. and Milliken & Company. Medlin, a South Carolina native, attended Clemson University on a football scholarship. He earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Education. The company will name an interim CEO

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rom stores to streets to area homes, signs of Christmas are appearing everywhere. Lights, decorations, sales and the hustle and bustle of the season are in full swing. Our area is one that celebrates holidays with style and with events that make a great time of the year even more special. While we hear people say that there is nothing to do in Alexander City, we beg to differ. Check out a few of the events that are planned over the next week or so: • Thursday: Faith Christian Academy will present the musical “The Little Drummer Boy” Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Faith Temple. The musical features Reid Daughtry, Kylee Stark, John Patrick Stark the 82 voice choir, FCA cheerleaders, dance troupe and the second grade handbell choir. • Saturday: The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is coordinating Small Business Saturday across the city with all sorts of deals and giveaways. • Sunday: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata “Christmas Music” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. • Next Monday: The Alexander City Hometown Christmas Parade will be held and start at 6 p.m. Lineup will start on Comer Street before coming up Cherokee Road to the Round-About and down Tallapoosa Street. This year’s theme is Christmas Carols, with entrants setting scenes from their favorite seasonal tunes. • Dec. 9: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is hosting a holiday bake sale Dec. 9 in the Community Room beginning at 7 a.m. until all items are gone. There will also be poinsettias for sale. • Dec. 10: Camp Hill will hold its Christmas Parade. • Dec. 11: The Dadeville Spirit of a Hometown Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m. and follow travel Lafayette Street before making its way to the courthouse square. So this holiday season take advantage of these events and get out and be a part of the community spirit as you celebrate Christmas this year.

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wo months before joining the government in an entry-level position, President-elect Donald Trump has been learning the ropes and is busier than a bartender 10 minutes before midnight at a Times Square Applebee’s on New Year’s Eve. A large amount of time was spent selecting a cabinet of deplorables from his basket of deplorables and making sure the two sons from his first marriage, Uday and Qusay, had the proper security clearances. Their safari trophies were also expedited though customs. Trump cleverly kept America’s enemies on their toes by refusing to commit to moving into the White House. Replacing a black family living in public housing would cause him to break out in hives, and nobody wants an itchy beloved leader. Besides, Melania is reluctant to downsize. Trump then advised people calling for a three state recount to “get over it.” Reminded it had taken him seven and a half years to acknowledge Barack Obama was born in America, Trump invoked the classic, “do as I say, not as I do” doctrine, demonstrating a firm grip on the hypocritical handle necessary to wield a leadership baton. He honed his diplomatic skills getting into a fight with

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both a Broadway musical and “Saturday Night Live,” leading folks to wonder how soon a Twitter war with Lady Gaga will break out. But the majority of the future 45th President’s time was spent reneging on a slew of campaign promises. Who would have thought a New York City developer would welsh on a deal? Oh yeah. Everybody. • He settled the lawsuit he “would never settle” against Trump University because nobody wants the presidency plagued by frivolous distractions. And there will be plenty of other lawsuits to be frivolously distracted by. • Trump now looks forward to getting advice from President Obama. Probably expects some problems with his Kenyan immigration policies. • One of his major refrains was locking up Crooked Hillary. Now he’s thanking her for her service to the country. Lock her up with hugs and kisses is what he meant. • He will retain parts of Obama Care instead of getting rid of it on Day One like

previously promised. It is thought his major complaint is Obama’s name on the bill and as soon as the country starts referring to it as Trump Care, he’ll be fine with it. • That whole imposing a Muslim ban thing? No. No. No. He’s imposing a muslin ban. No more imported loosely woven cotton fabric. In addition we’re going to keep out those nasty Vicuna coats from Peru as well. • An end to sanctuary cities? Yes. Definitely. Bird sanctuary cities. • Going to impose tariffs on Chinese gods not goods. The Eight Immortals can remain eternal but they’re going to have to do it on Chinese shores. • Bomb ISIS. What he meant to say is the Egyptian goddess Isis is the bomb. • Getting rid of NAFTA? No, he’s going to get rid of naphtha and switch to the much more economical liquid gas to heat all his resort swimming pools. • And building a wall- a simple misunderstanding. He’s going to build a mall. And get Ross Dress for Less to pay for it. • Huge tax cuts for the rich because god knows the rich need more money. Yeah. That one he’s going to keep. Will Durst is an awardwinning, nationally acclaimed columnist and comedian.

Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

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Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at Mark Tuggle 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Tom Whatley Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Trump administration will bypass Bentley on state issues

here is one bit of good news from Gov. Robert’s Bentley’s refusal to support Donald Trump. Bentley was an early endorser of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who also refused to support Trump. Notice that Trump carried both Ohio and Alabama despite the lack of support of either governor. Bentley’s support of Kasich did no good for Kasich. It may have hurt him with what little Alabama support Kasich had to hurt. Bentley hypocritically blasted Trump for a recording of inappropriate comments Trump made about women. Sound familiar? Bentley must have forgotten that he had been caught on a recording himself with inappropriate comments about a woman. Late in the campaign, Bentley announced he would not vote for Trump. Alabama voters did vote for Trump – strongly. That was just the opposite of Bentley’s stance. With Trump starting the process of naming officials to the Trump administration, we can confidently expect

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that Trump advisers will not go through Gov. Bentley for recommendations and information on things in Alabama. That is good news. There will be no Alabama input to the new administration from disgraced, failed, lame-duck Bentley. Who then will Trump rely on for advice on all things Alabama? The list of strong Trump supporters who are active in Alabama politics is a good list. Some were early supporters, which is the best kind. U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions is a top-tier Trump adviser – he top of the top. Sessions’ Chief of Staff Rick Dearborn has been named executive director of the Trump transition team. Ann-Ellen Weldon of Birmingham, former aide to Congressman Gary Palmer, is

vital to the transition team. Yellowhammer News founder Cliff Sims is a communications adviser to the Trump transition team, as he was to the fall campaign. Former State Rep. Perry Hooper Jr., Trump Coordinator Dennis Beavers, State Representatives Barry Moore and Ed Henry and other legislators were early and strongly on the Trump team. GOP State Chair Terry Lathan, Birmingham businessman Chess Bedsole, and veteran Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt were all strongly for Trump and could have input into the transition and administration. The Trump advisers list likely includes other Alabamians whose service to the Trump campaign is known to national Team Trump. This is a stellar list of Alabama advisers to the next President, and it does not include the name of Gov. Robert Bentley. That’s a good thing for Alabama and for Team Trump. Jim Zeigler is Alabama’s State Auditor.

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ACMS FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Middle School is having a linen fundraiser through Dec. 2. For sale will be Egyptian cotton twin, full, queen and king sheet sets for $35. See any student, parent or teacher at ACMS. Proceeds benefit ACMS. PEANUT FUNDRAISER: The Alex City Kiwanis is holding a peanut fundraiser. 2.5 pound bags of raw shelled peanuts can be purchased for $5 from Kiwanis members or at River Bank and Trust, Jay Hare CPA, Anytime Fitness, Tapley Appliance, Sixth Street Baptist Church, Caldwell Electronics, Alex City Board of Education and Cloud Nine.

November 30

BOOK SIGNING : The Adelia M. Russell Library is hosting Linda Carter for a book signing of her book “What I Need to Succeed,” Nov. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

December 1

THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY: Faith Christian Academy will present the musical “The Little Drummer Boy” Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at Faith Temple. The musical features Reid Daughtry, Kylee Stark, John Patrick Stark the 82 voice choir, FCA cheerleaders, dance troupe and the second grade handbell choir. Silent Night will be sung in Russian, Spanish,Korean and English. There is no charge

December 3

TRASH WALK: The monthly PATH Trash walk will resume Saturday, Dec. 3 It will start at the Elkahatchee Bridge on Highway 63 at 8:30 a.m. where assignment and supplies will be issued. For more information contact John Thompson at 334-3993289.

December 4

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 151st Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. M. A. Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present its Christmas cantata “Christmas Music” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 under the direction of Dr. Kim Walls. The choir composed of church members will sing some of their old favorite selections accompanied by a full orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians from the local area. Featured vocalists will be H.D Price, Toni and Phil Adcock, Diane Miller, P. J. Armour and Susan Grace. Dramatization will feature the Manager Scene, the 3 Wise Men, The Angel Gabriel and the Shepherd Boy. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the concert. Make your plans to attend. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820,redridgeumc.org CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. G.H. Pulliam is pastor. Guest minister is Rev. C.L. Daniel, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Notasulga. Dinner will be served.

December 5

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Alexander City Hometown Christmas Parade will be Dec. 5 and start at 6 p.m. Lineup will start on Comer Street before coming up Cherokee Road to the Round-About and down Tallapoosa Street.

December 6

DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The town of Camp Hill will have a Christmas Parade at noon Dec. 10.

December 11

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Liberty United Methodist Church Choir is presenting a Christmas Cantata “The First Noel” Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. A fellowship meal will follow. The church is located at 1630 Liberty Road 2.5 miles north of Hackneyville. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Dadeville Christmas Parade will start at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 and follow travel Lafayette Street before making its way to the courthouse square.

December 17

COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.

January 8

FASHION, HAIR and COMEDY SHOW: There will be a community talent, fashion, hair and comedy show with guest from as far away as Arkansas Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North.

January 17

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

January 20

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ing screening Friday, Jan. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. All children must be accompanied by parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Services will be provided by the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic Room 1199 Haley Center, Auburn University 36849-5232.

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Ongoing Events 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 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 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. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@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.

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Who Was Nikola Tesla?

Everyday in the United States electricity is used in homes and businesses to turn on the lights. If you think about this process, you may recall the inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison, but what about the inventor who made it possible to have the AC power running in our homes? His name is Nikola Tesla. Tesla was born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia. Tesla was known for being a very intelligent student with a photographic memory. +H DWWHQGHG WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 3UDJXH LQ WKH HDUO\ ¶V IRFXVLQJ RQ WKH ¿HOG RI HOHFWULFDO HQJLQHHULQJ +LV PRVW widely known invention, the alternating-current (or AC power), was created in 1882 after he left the University. +H FDPH WR WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV LQ DQG ZRUNHG EULHÀ\ IRU 7KRPDV (GLVRQ %\ 7HVOD KDG SDWHQWHG KLV invention and sold those rights to a man named George Westinghouse. Westinghouse implemented the AC power system into all American homes and is still a major electric corporation today. This implementation was made possible by another invention of Tesla’s, the Tesla coil. This coil made the transmission of the AC power possible on a large scale. Without these inventions, society as we know it would run on a much-different type of power. In 1956, a new unit of measurement was named after the famous inventor in honor of all of his achievements. Nikola Tesla passed away on January 7, 1943, in New York City.

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Local News Horseshoe Bend High School clubs collect and donate food STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Horseshoe Bend High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America), FFA and TRUTH members joined forces to collect canned food items for the Tallapoosa County Christian Crisis Center. Club members posted flyers around the school with the theme “Iron Bowl Food Drive” to motivate people to give canned foods. Students were encouraged to bring in items for their favorite team: Alabama or Auburn. The drive started Nov. 4 and ran until Nov. 18. Announcements were made each day about the food drive and members collected cans on a daily basis. A food prize was offered to encourage competition between the classes. A total of 2,035 items were collected. Alabama won the overall food drive

with 1,079 items. Auburn had 956 items. The Crisis Center volunteers picked up the items on Nov. 22. “The volunteers and Crisis Center Director Denise Mosley were very grateful for the items collected,” said FCCLA Sponsor Felicia Williams. Volunteers from the crisis center said “they will be helping about many families this holiday season and the food that was collected was very much needed.” The class that collected the most items in elementary was Mrs. Queen’s third-grade class with 148 items, second place was Mrs. Daniel’s class with 113 items and third place Mrs. Johns’ class with 97 items. The class that collected the most items in the high school was Mrs. Geurin’s first-period class with 343 items, second place was Mrs. Williams’ class with 210 items, and third-place Ms. Rowe’s class with 89 items. The HBHS FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, and TRUTH would like to thank everyone

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Alabama ranks high in charitable giving STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alabama ranks No. 4 in the nation in percentage of income donated, according to a survey conducted by WalletHub.com. The survey, called 2016’s Most Charitable States, was produced and released in conjunction with #GivingTuesday festivities that are set around the world today. To determine the most generous states, WalletHub compared them based on 13 key metrics. The data set ranges from “volunteer rate” to “percentage of income donated” to “percentage of sheltered homeless.” Utah was ranked No. 1 overall, followed by Minnesota, North Dakota, Maryland, Oklahoma, Delaware, New Hampshire, Ohio, Wisconsin and Arkansas. Alabama ranked No. 46 in volunteerism, and that combined with its No. 4 rank in percentage giving made the state No. 30 overall. Other key findings included: • Utah has the highest volunteer rate, 39.3 percent, 2.1 times higher than in Florida, which has the lowest at 18.3 percent. • Utah has the highest percentage of the population who claim to have donated time, 56 percent, 1.9 times higher than in Kentucky, which has the lowest at 30 percent. • Maryland has the highest percentage of taxpayers who donated money to charity, 38.2 percent, 3.1 times higher than in West Virginia, which has the lowest at 12.3 percent. • Utah has the most volunteering hours per capita, 75.6, 3.7 times more than in Kentucky, which has the fewest at 20.7. • Vermont has the most public charities per capita, 27.07, 4.5 times more than in Nevada, which has the fewest at 6.05. To view the full report and your state’s rank visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/most-and-least-charitablestates/8555/

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Red Ridge United Methodist Church will present a Christmas Cantata “Christmas Music” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4th.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Red Ridge UMC to hold musical program Sunday morning from a combination of three previous cantatas accompanied by a full orchestra composed Red Ridge United Methodist of professional, amateur and Church will present a Christmas student musicians from the Cantata “Christmas Music” local area. Featured vocalists at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4th will be H. D. Price, Hayden under the direction of Dr. Kim Groves, Toni and Phil Adcock, Walls. Diane Miller, P. J. Armour and The choir, composed of Susan Grace. church members, will sing Dramatization will feature some of their favorite selections the Manager Scene, the 3 Wise STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Men, the Angel Gabriel and the Shepherd Boy directed by Marion Edell, Jacquie Johnson and Sue Mason. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the concert. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville. For more information call 256-8259820 or visit the church website at redridgeumc.org.

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Teen killed in Macon County crash, federal judge blocks overtime ruling to the Montgomery Area Food Bank. The Montgomery Area Food Bank supports 35 of Alabama’s 67 counties. A single-vehicle crash in Macon County This year marks the 25th year that Friday, Nov. 25 claimed the life of a Christmas Lights Festival has been held at Metarie, Louisiana child. the Montgomery Zoo. The event will run A 13-year-old was injured when the December 1-4, 8-11, and 15-31 from 5:302006 Chevrolet pickup he was a passenger 9 p.m. nightly. Last admission is at 9:00pm in left the roadway and struck a guardrail. and all guests must exit the Zoo by 9:30 He was pronounced dead a short time p.m. later at Baptist Medical Center South in The Zoo and the City of Montgomery Montgomery. thank corporate sponsors Coca-Cola, The crash occurred at 10:14 a.m. on Costco, and Hodges Warehouse + Logistics Interstate 85 at the 23.3-mile marker. as well as media sponsors WSFA, Cumulus Nothing further is available as Alabama Media, and The Montgomery Advertiser. State Troopers continue to investigate. Regular festival admission is $15 (ages 3 and older). Admission fee includes Montgomery Zoo Christmas entry and one Christmas Lights Festival train ride. Early bird and group rates are Lights Festival to benefit available. Zoo members receive free Montgomery admission to Christmas Lights Festival. Area Food Bank Members without a train pass can purchase The Montgomery Zoo and Mann a Christmas Lights Festival train ticket for Wildlife Learning Museum will kick off the $3 each. All animals will be in their night holiday season on Thursday, Dec. 1. Join quarters and not on display. For detailed the Zoo, Mayor Todd Strange and media admission and fee information, visit: www. partner WSFA for a tree lighting ceremony montgomeryzoo.com. at 6 p.m. on Thursday. The Montgomery Zoo and Mann On Dec. 2nd and 3rd, guests can bring Wildlife Learning Museum is a 42-acre two non-perishable food items each and zoological facility located minutes from the receive either one free train ride or one free heart of historic, downtown Montgomery. skylift ride. One ride ticket will be given Adjacent to the Zoo is the Mann Wildlife for every two non-perishable food items Learning Museum, housing the one of the given. All donated food items will be given STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Southeast’s largest collections of preserved North American wildlife and artifacts. The Montgomery Zoo is a Department of the City of Montgomery.

Federal judge blocks new overtime rule Last week a federal district judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction blocking implementation of the Overtime Final Rule, ruling that the U.S. Department of Labor exceeded its authority. Barring a last-minute appeal, the overtime rule will not go into effect as scheduled on December 1 because of this decision. At issue is the question of which employees qualify for an exemption from the requirement under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that most employees are entitled to time and a half overtime pay for work in excess of 40 hours in a week. The FLSA exempts from the overtime requirement “any employee employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity,” often called the EAP or “white collar” employees. Current regulations require that employees must possess the duties of executives, administrative workers, or professionals and be paid more than a minimum salary. The overtime rule

published by the Labor Department in May, and set to go into effect on December 1, would have more than doubled the existing “salary level test” for exempt white collar employees from $455 per week ($23,660 per year) to $913 per week ($47,476 per year). Twenty-one governors and attorney generals filed suit in federal court challenging the overtime rule on several grounds. Siding with the states, Federal Judge Amos Mazzant held that the whitecollar exemption is clearly based on the duties that individual employees perform, and that the Labor Department did not have the authority to create a different or higher standard. Specifically, he ruled: “Congress gave the Department the authority to define what type of duties qualify [for the overtime exemption] - it did not give the Department the authority to supplant the duties test and establish a salary test that causes bona fide EAP’s to suddenly lose their exemption ‘irrespective of their job duties and responsibilities.’” The judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction. The Department of Labor is expected to appeal the decision, meaning that injunction could be lifted and the overtime rule put in place in a matter of weeks or months.

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North Carolina native talks fitness with Rotary Club By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

North Carolina native Ogie Shaw shared his lifelong fitness journey with the Rotary Club of Alexander City Monday. Shaw has been a fitness enthusiast since a child and currently works with professional sports teams like the Seattle Seahawks and the Portland Trailblazers. He shared that fitness is all about lifestyle. “If you have to negotiate whether or not to work out it you will never reach your goals,” Shaw said. “We have to get to working out seven days a week. If you only plan to work out three days a week, it’s always is going to be Monday, Wednesday, Friday or is going to be Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Then if you miss a day, how do you rearrange things?” Shaw did say the workouts could be shorter.

Trees

“You do not have to workout for hours,” Shaw said. “It’s just a few minutes a day is all that is needed.” Shaw talked about isokinetic exercise to improve fitness. “With resistance in the movements, your heart rate starts to rise,” Shaw said. “The advantage is it creates less impact on your joints.” Shaw said a few simple things could improve someone’s fitness. “Not only is it working out,” Shaw said. “It’s nutrition as well. We have to eat better. Don’t ever eat for weight loss. You have to eat for nutrition.” Shaw said the fitness has not improved in the United States since the 1950s because everyone tries to make it fun. “We need to get in shape,” Shaw said. “Exercise has got to be a daily habit like brushing your teeth.”

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Ogie Shaw speaks to The Rotary Club of Alexander City Monday on fitness and the misconception about fitness in the U.S.

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or gardening, whatever they needed.” He said it was in 1958 when Mr. Johnny Anderson asked him if he could help him plant some trees at the home that he and his wife Helen owned on Glenwood. “Ms. Lois Day owned the lot next door and it had saplings and all kinds of small trees all over it,” Walker said. “Mr. Anderson’s place didn’t have hardly a tree on it – just that house and an open lot. So he knew I did some work for her and asked if I would see if it would be OK to dig up a couple and move them over to his place and plant them. “She said that was fine so off I went.” Walker found three white oaks that were a little more than head high and dug them up with as much of the dirt as he could keep on the roots. He carefully wrapped the roots and dirt in in burlap sacks and carried them up the street to the Andersons. “I measured those roots and I dug the holes with a shovel and pick a foot deeper than that root ball and filled it with water,” Walker said. “I sat the tree in that hole and put that dirt back in that hole. I mounded the dirt around the trunk and built it up a ways. Then I packed that dirt down. I wanted to make sure they were there to stay. “I’d get done with one and then went back and got another and did the same thing until they were all standing there straight as an arrow.” If you look at the home today, the trees are the first things you notice. They provide a canopy shade that makes even an Alabama August day cool if you’re lucky enough to stand or sit beneath them. For Walker, he said those trees have served as a reminder to him over the years – a reminder to make sure when you do anything, to do it right. “I was just a young man then and didn’t think much about it,” Walker said. “But look at me now, I’d done got old and to see these things still here through all this time, all kinds of weather and storms, it makes me feel good. “Nearly 60 years later, these trees are still standing and so am I.” Darnel and Carolyn Whetstone purchased the home in July. Carolyn said Monday that one of the first things that drew them to the house was Mr. Walker’s oaks. “They just make the lot special,” Carolyn Whetstone said. “They are just beautiful and they keep the house so cool. Most houses these days, you can’t find that kind of shade. They make it feel like home.” Walker said that was like music to his ears. “See, that’s what I’m talking about,” Walker said. “You do something all those years ago and you never know what one little thing that you do may mean to people over time. Just like they make me happy to know they are still here, they make others happy too. What could be better than that? “All that from three little ol’ trees that grew up to be this. That’s nice no matter how you look at it.” Walker put it another way as he held a handful of acorns and sat on a small wall under one of his trees. “I wish I had thought of it but I heard someone say way back there sometime that today’s tall oak tree is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground,” Walker said. “That’s pretty good advice. Good things happen when you hold your ground, put down your roots good and deep. You just may grow up to be something.”

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Curtis Walker stands under a white oak that now stands around 90-feet-tall while showing how tall they were when he planted them in 1958. Below, Walker holds a handful of acorns and said, “An oak is just a nut that stood its ground.”

Auburn University seeks nominations for at-large trustee positions STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

AUBURN – Individuals interested in serving in one of three open positions on the Auburn University Board of Trustees are encouraged to submit their nomination information to the selection committee. Alabama voters earlier this month

approved a constitutional amendment that added two new at-large positions to Auburn’s governing body. In addition, the term of Raymond Harbert, who holds an existing at-large position, has expired. Harbert is eligible to serve an additional seven-year term. Gov. Robert Bentley, president of the Auburn Board, announced the nomination process, which is defined in the Alabama Constitution. “Members of

the committee are looking for leaders who are forward-looking, serviceoriented and dedicated to furthering Auburn’s instruction, research and extension missions,” Bentley wrote in a letter to the Auburn Family, available at https://cws.auburn.edu/botapp/Content/ governor-letter-2016.pdf. Interested individuals should submit nomination information at https://cws. auburn.edu/botapp by Friday, Dec. 16.

The selection committee is comprised of the governor or his designee, Beau Byrd and Jack Fite representing the Auburn Alumni Association’s Board of Directors, and Auburn Trustees Charles McCrary and Elizabeth Huntley. After reviewing nominees, the committee will make appointments to each position. The Alabama State Senate considers each appointment for confirmation.

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HORSESHOE BEND VARSITY BASKETBALL PREVIEW

Generals charge into season with several new players By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

As the Horseshoe Bend varsity boys basketball team tips off its season this week, it does so in search of a sense of cohesion. “We’ve got a lot of new guys in our lineup,” said Generals head varsity basketball coach Chad Kison of the five new team members. “If we can come together and gel as a team we’ve got a good shot at a good season.” The team’s newcomers include seniors Griffin Jackson and Braxton Walls and juniors Nalija Heard, Leevontae Robinson and Trey Jones. The newcomers are part of a relatively young team with five athletes each in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades. From the 15 Generals, a dozen play either football or baseball in addition to basketball. With that in mind, Kison

is glad to be starting the season with no injuries. “We survived the football season and everyone’s healthy,” he said. From that healthy team, Kison is expecting four to lead Horseshoe Bend in scoring this season. Among them transfer student Heard and senior Tyus Ford. “He was a point guard last year and he’ll play shooting guard this year,” the secondyear head coach said. Also expected to lead the Generals in scoring this season are juniors Cade Worthy and Trace Meadows. Kison is also depending on these athletes to provide leadership for their teammates, since most of them are familiar with his game plan. “This is my second year as head coach at Horseshoe Bend,” he said. “This gives us an understanding of what I expect and they can traslate

that to the rest of the team.” Kison expects Horseshoe Bend to run the ball this season and do much of its scoring from the outside. “We’ll shoot a lot of 3-pointers,” he said. As Horseshoe Bend starts the season, Kison will use the first few games to evaluate the team. “It’s a good gauge to see who performs best where,” he said. That determination will be important as the Generals’ schedule has them facing region rivals Reeltown and two potentially difficult opponents. “LaFayette and Lanett have both won the state championship,” Kison said. Horseshoe Bend’s first home game is today as the Generals host Fayetteville, which is 0-2 for the season. Tip off is 6 p.m. at Horseshoe Bend gymnasium.

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Horseshoe Bend’s Brandon Heard (24) boxes out Reeltown’s CJ Bell last season in New Site. Heard is expected to help lead the Generals in his senior year on the team.

Veteran Lady Generals to switch things up this season By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals are hitting the floor with a confident, experienced team this season. “We have all but one returning this year,” said Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball coach Erica Meigs. The team’s only new athlete is Horseshoe Bend eighth-grader Caly Carlisle. In addition to Carlisle, that cohesive group includes five seniors and two players each in the ninth, 10th and 11th grades. Among those, several are expected to stand out this season as the Lady Generals face their opponents. “I’ve got three or four right now,” Meigs said. If last season is any indication, that should include senior guards Zakkiah Lyons and Heather Clanton and sophomore center Ivy Vickers. In the Lady Generals 50-26 win over Fayetteville in January, the trio led scoring in the victory with 16, 9 and 8 points respectively. However, Meigs does plan to challenge her veterans in new ways this year. “I’m changing things up by changing some players from positions they played last year,” Meigs said. In the midst of those changes, the oldest of the Lady Generals have stepped up to lead the team. But that’s nothing unusual, according to the Horseshoe Bend coach. “Most of my seniors do a good job of leadership,” Meigs said. Last year the Lady Generals finished their season 11-10. This season, Meigs is looking

HORSESHOE BEND VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date 11/29 12/02 12/05 12/06 12/09 12/12 12/13 12/15 01/06

Day of Week Opponent Time Tuesday vs Fayetteville 6 p.m. girls, 7 p.m. boys Friday B.B. Comer 5 p.m. girls, boys Monday @ Woodland 4 p.m. boys, 6 p.m. girls Tuesday @ Lanett 4 p.m. girls, boys Friday vs Wadley 3 p.m. girls Monday @ Fayetteville, girls 5 p.m., boys 6 p.m. Tuesday vs Reeltown 5 p.m. girls, 6 p.m. boys Thursday Horseshoe Bend Tournament girls teams and time TBA Friday @ Reeltown 5 p.m. girls, 6 p.m. boys

HORSESHOE BEND VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL ROSTER No. Name 2 Ashley Clanton 10 Heather Clanton 12 Kearra Birmingham 14 Kristal Cortez 15 Savannah Gillespie 20 Chandlerr McWhorter 21 Shae Jones 22 Caly Carlisle 23 Zakkiah Lyons 24 Nadia Freeman 32 Hayley Robinson 34 Ivy Vickers

Position Height G 5’5” G 5’4” C 5’11” F 5’8” G 5’3” G 5’4” F 5’4” F G 5’7” F 5’7” G 5’3” C 5’11”

Weight 130 140 180 170 120 120 190 140 115 125

Grade 9th 12th 12th 1th 11th 10th 12th 8th 12th 9th 12th 10th

Date 01/09 01/10 01/12 01/17 01/23 01/26 01/27 01/31 02/02 02/03

Day of Week Monday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Monday Thursday Friday Tuesday Thursday Friday

Opponent Time vs Woodland 5 p.m. girls vs LaFayette 5 p.m. girls vs Holtville 5 p.m. girls vs Lanett 4 p.m. boys, 5 p.m. girls vs B.B. Comer 5 p.m. girls, boys vs Ranburne 3:30 p.m. boys, 5 p.m. girls @ Wadley boys, girls time TBA @ Randolph County, 5 p.m. girls @ Holtville 5 p.m., girls, boys 7 p.m. vs Randolph County 5 p.m. girls

HORSESHOE BEND VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER No. Name 1 Braxton Walls 2 Nalijah Heard 3 Leevontae Robinson 4 Dalton Thrift 5 Tyus Ford 10 Josh Walls 11 Lee Norrell 12 Chandler Lewis 13 Amos Jones 20 Colby Cheaney 22 Griffin Jackson 23 Trace Meadows 24 Brandon Heard 25 Sunny Phillips 30 Cade Worthy 31 Trey Jones

Position Height Post 5’10 Post 6’1 Post 6’1 Post 6’5 Post 5’8 Post 5’9 Post 5’9 Post 5’9 Post 5’10 Post 6’3 Post 5’10 Post 6’0 Post 5’10 Post 6’0 Post 5’9 Post 6’1

Weight 132 145 139 174 130 141 132 129 140 160 149 171 195 145 122 130

Grade 12th 11th 11th 12th 12th 10th 10th 10th 10th 10th 12th 11th 12th 12th 11th 11th

for her varsity girls to do even better. “I’m expecting them to improve from last year,” Meigs said. The Lady Generals will have plenty of opportunity to do that as they have added an extra 10 games to this year’s schedule. “It’s not too bad,” Meigs said of the heftier schedule. Horseshoe Bend’s fuller schedule includes the addition of regional foe B.B. Comer, which started its season earlier this month but failed to win any of its three games. “But they’re better in the area,” Meigs said. The Lady Generals’ first home game is today as Horseshoe Bend hosts Fayetteville. Tip off Cathy Higgins / The Outlook against the Lady Wolves During Horseshoe Bend varsity girls basketball team practice last week, the Lady Generals watch as senior center Kearra is 5 p.m. at Horseshoe Birmingham prepares to shoot. Bend gymnasium.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF UPDATE FRIDAY’S SEMIFINALS CLASS 6A Opelika 41, Park Crossing 23 Ramsay 25, Austin 14 CLASS 5A Beauregard 45, Jackson 25 Wenonah 14, Briarwood Chr. 8 CLASS 4A Handley 19, Andalusia 0 Madison Acad. 24, Hokes Bluff 21 CLASS 3A

Mobile Chr. 21, Gordo 14 Piedmont 53, Ohatchee 26 CLASS 2A Aliceville 28, G.W. Long 21 Fyffe 33, Lanett 20 CLASS 1A Maplesville 36, Linden 14 Pickens Co. 23, Addison 6 AHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn)

CLASS 7A McGill-Toolen (13-0) vs. Hoover (11-2), 7 p.m. Wednesday CLASS 6A Opelika (13-1) vs. Ramsay (12-2), 7 p.m. Friday CLASS 5A Beauregard (12-1) vs. Wenonah (11-2), 7 p.m. Thursday CLASS 4A

Handley (12-2) vs. Madison Academy (11-3), 11 a.m. Friday CLASS 3A Mobile Chr. (13-1) vs. Piedmont (14-0), 11 a.m. Thursday CLASS 2A Aliceville (13-1) vs. Fyffe (14-0), 3 p.m. Friday CLASS 1A Maplesville (13-0) vs. Pickens Co. (113), 3 p.m. Thursday

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Iron Bowl 2016

Bama dominates the Tigers

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Jalen Hurts recovered from two early interceptions to pass for 286 yards and No. 1 Alabama’s defense did the rest in a 30-12 victory Saturday over No. 16 Auburn. The Crimson Tide led just 13-9 at halftime, dominating the stat sheet but only taking over the scoreboard in the second half. The defense pushed its string of quarters without allowing a touchdown to 14-plus. The Tigers failed to muster much offense for the second straight SEC EC game, this time playing without injured quarterback Sean White. Hurts bounced back strong overcoming two first-half interceptions that have helped him m lead the Tide into thee SEC championship game. He completed 27-of-36 mostly short rt and mid-range passess and threw for two touchdowns. Alabama ma has won three straight ht Iron Bowls for the first rst time since 1990-92. Hurts also ran for 37 yards and a touchdown, wn, leading two straight touchdown drives in the third quarter to all but put the game away after a mistake-filled first half. He ran for a 4-yard score on a drive sparked by four Bo Scarbrough runs. On a fourth-and-4 play, he hit ArDarius Stewart, who spun away from a defender and made another move downfield en route to a 38-yard touchdown and a 27-9 lead. Stewart gained 127 yards on 10 catches and Scarbrough ran for 90 yards. Auburn quarterback sub Jeremy Johnson completed 4 of 13 passes for 34 yards. The Tide dominated in total yards, 501-182. Daniel Carlson connected on four field goals for Auburn. Auburn didn’t get a first down until the second quarter and continues to have no passing game without a healthy White. The stingy Alabama defense only allowed Tiger rusher Kamryn Pettway 17 yards on 12 carries as Pettway lead the Tigers on the ground.

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Alabama’s Jalen Hurts’, above right, stiff arms Auburn’s Jonathan Ford in the first quarter. Below left, Auburn’s Eli Stove hauls in a catch in the fourth quarter while the Tide’s Dalvin Tomlinson (54 and Levi Wallace (39) stop Auburn’s Kamryn Pettway as Alabama fans were treated to a third straight victory over Auburn Saturday and they celebrated at Bryant-Denney Stadium.

Only victims await Saban and the Crimson Tide

hat has happened to our Iron Bowl? Where did the annual dramatics of late November go? How about the anticipation of another classic SEC Championship game? I will tell you where: Nick Saban ate them. Swallowed them whole, actually. The (potentially) cybergenetic coach evaluated the threats, analyzed the data, determined the best course of action to eliminate the danger and then processed the competition. Like all good artificial intelligence, Saban adapted to his surroundings to ensure success. Remember when Gus Malzahn’s “genius” had Alabama defenders scrambling pre-snap four years ago? Yeah, me neither. Another example of how ‘Bama has tailored its team to ensure the highest results for today’s game is that Saban has coached three straight wins for Alabama in this Iron Bowl “rivalry” using three very different quarterbacks. Each

Saban’s squad just continues to conquer. Each rare loss only fueling another streak of victories. Just read these stats as your LUKE jaw slowly drops: The Tide has ROBINSON held every opponent this season Columnist to less than 150 yards rushing, win by double digits and each the 66 yards gained by Auburn point differential slightly larger Saturday were the lowest of the than the last. Malzahn era, the UA defense In the last two games Auburn didn’t give up a touchdown in has one touchdown … total. all of November (in fact, no And that lone TD came via team made it to ‘Bama’s 10 a standard, run-of-the-millyard line), and Alabama is now Jordan-Hare-miracle-tipped47-5 in its last 52 SEC games. pass that frankly should have Every single stat there is sick. been picked off in 2015. “Sick- enough- for- the- CDC”Sure, Auburn (and other sick. teams on occasion) will get Some people theorize Saban one over on the Tide under is just a fantastic recruiter Saban’s reign from time to while being a mediocre coach. time. A “Kick Six” here and a That anyone with an oversized “Stephen Garcia/ Joe Montana headset and a coach’s polo impersonation” there. But by could blindly guide ‘Bama’s now we know those are simply savages to title after title. blips on the radar, minor Those same people probably glitches in the system that can believe Picasso just had the best be fixed with a quick reboot. brushes or that Hemingway As the “Hey Nick? GOT was a product of one badass A SECOND?!?” T-shirts fade typewriter. in the wash over the years, If anyone could do it this

way, why haven’t they? LSU and Florida and Georgia and Texas A&M have all recruited brilliantly. Why can’t they have even a smidgen of Saban’s success? You can’t just give any chef the best ingredients and expect a world class meal; they have to control the kitchen, too. It’s because those programs (and just about every other one in the country) are chasing a ghost. Saban is the once-inseveral-lifetimes exception; not the rule. Recruiting is relatively easy compared to the management of egos, expectations and overall environment. And handling those last three factors is relatively easy compared to keeping young superstars focused on a game by game basis. Somehow Saban does that remarkably well. It could be argued that Saban is better at management than he is recruiting… And he is unbelievable at recruiting. Barring the shockiest shock in all of Shocktown, Alabama is about to three-peat as the

SEC champion in an era of 14 teams in the league. Fourteen usually good teams, I might add. Admittedly, this year it may be a stretch to call anyone other than Alabama in the SEC “good,” but still… From there UA will certainly be heavily favored to win the national championship. Then, the cycle repeats… and repeats… and repeats…. Until finally one day Saban will put himself into “sleep” mode near a lake somewhere. The point is for Alabama FANS, beating Auburn, Tennessee, LSU and the like is still awesome. Bragging rights, etc. etc. It’s great. I love it. For Alabama the program, there are no more rivals right now. There is only the next team (or, more appropriately, “victim”) on the schedule. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native and president of the LAKE MARTIN BAMA CLUB who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.