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New day dawns in Alexander City New mayor and council sworn in, finance director out By MITCH SNEED Editor

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New Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors, left, and members of the city council sign their oaths of office after being sworn in Monday night.

After four years filled with more ups and downs than a Duncan Butterfly yo-yo, Alexander City ushered in a new era as a new mayor and council was sworn in Monday night. Jim Nabors and the six recently elected council members took the oath of office before a standing-room only crowd of 156 people in the courtroom of the Alexander City Public Safety Building. As First Baptist Church of Alexander City pastor Dr. Steve King said before his opening

prayer, the ceremony ushered in “a new day, a new beginning and a new opportunity for Alexander City.” The group wasted little time getting to work. After the rules and procedures for council operations, the council voted 6-0 against reappointing Sandra Machen as the city’s finance director. Under Mayor Charles Shaw, Machen had been dismissed on Sept. 18, 2015 and again on July 22, but on each occasion she was reinstated when the city council was deadlocked at 3-3. Then she was sent home by Shaw again on Aug. 16, but was allowed to come back to work when See COUNCIL • Page 10

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3 arrested after shots fired in discount store Trio faces felony charges after bizarre Sunday altercation at Roses

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What has been billed a historic election has finally arrived and Tallapoosa County voters have a number of choices to make among state elected officials, amendments, local issues and of course the presidency. Corey Arwood / The Outlook There are some things to rememKatie Waldrop is running for president of the fourth grade at Stephens Elementary School on a money-mindber though before heading to any ed platform with the slogan, “Forget the rest vote for the best, it just makes cents.” one of the polling sites throughout the county’s 27 precincts. Chief Probate Clerk Embirly Collum listed some state requirements voters need to follow if they want their vote counted. Collum said the polls would be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. A state-issued picture ID was required to vote, Collum said, and she recommended a driver’s license if available. last campaign event Monday, and spoke She also said cell phones were By COREY ARWOOD before their peers, parents and teachers. Staff Writer not allowed at the polling places Their teachers said each one had to per state law and advised voters to Students at an Alex City school vote on manage a campaign, keep a balanced budhave them turned off. their class president today after a heated get of $2,500, develop a slogan and plasThere has been some buzz about two-week campaign between nine fourthter their posters up in the halls. voters taking celebratory ballot graders draws to a close. They spoke in the SES gymnasium ‘selfies’ and a even number of While Americans go to the polls to and walked up to the adult size podium recent Supreme Court cases on the elect a new president, nearly 230 Stephens with the aide of a few steps to boost their issue of photography at the polls. Elementary School kids head to their own height. However the Alabama Voter polls. A few employed unconventional tactics The candidates, ages 9-10, held one See STUDENTS • Page 3 See ELECTION • Page 3

Two women and a man are facing felony charges after a Sunday morning incident inside an Alexander City department store that included shots fired inside the store. Alexander City Police Department Cpl. C. Gover Michael Howell said that officers responded to the Roses located in the Alex City Shopping Center off Dadeville Road at 11:50 a.m. on a report of shots fired. “When the officer arrived and was making his way to the door of A. Gover the store he encountered a female armed with a gun and he actually witnessed her shoot before he made entry,” Howell said. “He ordered her to stop and she complied, putting down the gun and raising her hands.” The officer found See SHOTS • Page 3 McNeal

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Public Meetings n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday 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. n 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. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.

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Obituaries Mrs. Loyette Stallings 1925- 2016 Funeral Mass for Mrs. Loyette Stallings, 91, of Alexander City, Alabama, was held Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St John the Apostle Catholic Church. Father Peter Reddy officiated. Burial followed in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family received friends on Monday, November 7, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St John the Apostle Catholic Church. Mrs. Stallings passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare. She was born on September 10, 1925 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Walker Dexter Maguire and Bertha Lillian Tate Maguire. She was an active member of St John the Apostle Catholic Church, St. John’s Ladies Guild, Catholic Catechism Director, and Coordinator for the local diocese. She also volunteered with Hospice, AARP,

Meals on Wheels, and at Jim Pearson School. She loved to send greeting cards to those she loved. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. Mrs. Odie loved her family and never met a stranger. She was known for helping others, giving good advice, and living a model Christian life. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Owsley of Opelika, Cheryl Suddeth (Billy) of Dadeville, Darlene Williams of Panama City, FL, Susie Kelley (Ricky) of Alexander City, and Michelle Koster (John) of Broussard, LA; son, Michael Stallings of Alexander City; sisters, Ruby Fuller and Elizabeth Prophitt both of Alexander City; grandchildren, Leanne Dean (Kevin), Emily Caldwell (Matt), Michael Strickland (Joey), Brandi Corley, Michael Arthur Stallings (Kristen), Beth Ann Hurst (Ben), Krista Wenrich, and Tony Owsley; 16 great-grandchildren; Numerous nieces and nephews; Special Daughter-in Law, Pat Sims;

Mr. Thomas Weldon “Snag” Fuller 1926 - 2016 Funeral service for Mr. Thomas Weldon “Snag” Fuller, 90, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Dr. Wayne Wright and Rev. Tony Harris will officiate. Mr. Fuller will lie In State for 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park with veteran honors provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Fuller passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born on June 30, 1926 in Alexander City, Alabama to Albert Fuller and Anna Mae McCormick Fuller. He was a longtime and active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Fuller retired from Russell Corp. after 49 ½ years of service and then he worked at Wind Creek State Park for 10 years. “Snag” loved people and enjoyed visiting, talking and cutting up with others. He was an avid golfer and Alabama football fan. He also enjoyed fishing. He loved his family

Mrs. Mary W. McKemie A funeral service for Mrs. Mary W. McKemie, age 88, of Dadeville, Alabama will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday November 8, 2016 at Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens in Dadeville with Rev. Clyde Coker officiating. Family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville. Mrs. McKemie is survived by her two sons: Billy Charles McKemie & wife (Ann M.) of Alexander City, AL and James V. McKemie & wife ( TeDo J.) of Auburn, AL; three grandchildren: Leigh Ann Presley & husband (Steve), Amy M. Dillard and Wes McKemie & wife ( Amy); 10 great-grandchildren: Reed McKemie, Sarah McKemie, Tyler Presley, Trevor Presley, Jordan Moore,

Mrs. Robbie Jones Wedgworth 1919 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Robbie Jones Wedgworth, 97, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Wedgworth passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on March 14, 1919 in Hackneyville, Alabama to Robert Stiles Jones and Lex Brown Jones. She was a member of First Baptist Church and worked as the secretary for the family business, Wedgworth Pest Control. She was a wonderful cook, a loving mother, and a fun loving grandmother who spoiled her grandchil-

Benton Dillard, Lawson Dillard, Austin Smallwood, Landry Smallwood and Garrett Smallwood. Mrs. McKemie was born and raised in Tallapoosa county. She enjoyed being mother and grandmother and spent time with family and friends. Mrs. McKemie was preceded in death by her husband: Charles V. McKemie; parents: William M. Whitman & Willie Gray Whitman; one brother: Samuel Whitman and one grandson: Charles Wade McKemie. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. P.O. Box 1, Jackson’s Gap, AL 36861 Alabama Funeral Homes of Dadeville is handling the arrangements . www.alabamafuneralhomes.com dren. She is survived by her sons, Gerald J. House (Vickie) of Tuscaloosa, Phillip Lex Wedgworth (Barbara) of Alexander City, William L. Wedgworth of Chattanooga, and Robert M. Wedgworth (Renee) of Birmingham; 11 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip M. Wedgworth; daughters, Judith H. Holst and Brenda Wedgworth; her parents; sisters, Thelma Young, Myrtice Shoffeitt, Bunice Smith, Lela Payne, Athol Reaves, Levis Tankersley, and Susie Mae Edwards; and brother, Samuel Jones. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Harbor, One Our Children’s Highway, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Very Special Room Mate, Patricia McClellan; and the God children of her special friend, Dot Thornell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Arthur Stallings; her parents; sister, Mary Sue Fetner; brother, George Frank Maguire; grandchildren, Wayne King and Stephen Forbus ; great-grandchild, Cade Corley; and son-in-law, Raymond Owsley. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Chapman Healthcare family for the love and care provided to their precious Mama. The family requests no flowers and memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 454 N. Central Ave., Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

very much and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Ann Whitley (Glen) of Alexander City; son, Terry Wayne Fuller (Carla) of Dalton, GA; son-in-law, Jeffie Rice of Alexander City; daughter-in-law, Debra Fuller of Alexander City; grandchildren, Sandy Fuller (Jeri), Cindy Smith (Randy Otwell), Brian Jackson (Breanna), Tonya Fuller and April Jones (Stanley); thirteen great-grandchildren; two great greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah Hartsfield Fuller; daughter, Tera Jean Rice; son, Thomas Lynn Fuller, grandchildren, Donna Jarrell, Randy Jarrell and Allen Rice; sisters, Mae Harris, Levis Sanford, Laverne Forbus, Minnie Bell Britton and Modesta Campbell; brothers, Robert Fuller, Marvin Fuller and Lewis Fuller. The family would like to thank the staff at Russell Medical Center and Alacare Hospice for the loving and tender care that was extended to Mr. Fuller during his time of need. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Robert Harold Taylor 1944 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Robert Harold Taylor, 72, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. John Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Taylor passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Grandview Medical Center. He was born on March 10, 1944 in Belgreen, Alabama to Robert Taylor and Josephine Taylor. He was an active member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Mr. Taylor loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed Auburn football, fishing and playing

golf. He is survived by his wife, Syble P. Johnston of Alexander City; daughter, Amy Trimble (Clay) of Alabaster; grandchild, Meredith Trimble; stepson, Mike Johnston; stepgrandchildren, Lacey Shaffer Howell (John) of Jacksons Gap, Blake Shaffer (McKenzie), III of Opelika, Alexander Lee Johnston; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchild, Taylor Trimble; stepson, William Lee Johnston; step-daughter, Linda Shaffer and brothers, Lloyd, Lawrence and Hugh Taylor. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 2858 Flint Hill Road, Alexander City, Al, 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Michael Wayne Talley 1962- 2016 Graveside Service for Mr. Michael Talley, 54, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Larry Cummings will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Frederick M. Foreman Frederick M. Foreman formerly of Cullman Alabama and Alexander City, passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 at his home in Opelika, Alabama. He is survived by his Wife Dorothy Allen Foreman, four children, and fifteen grandchildren and great grandchildren. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made in his name to the Beit ha Sha’ar Synagogue 3608 Highway 280 Phenix City, Alabama 36867. Mr. Foreman was 85 years old. His children said of him, “He gave us a wonderful life. He was the best Father any child could ever have.” Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Nine Stephens Elementary School fourth grader students are running in their classes presidential campaign, and a president will be elected Tuesday. Pictured are: Jackson Fummer, Kyle Mclendon, Miles Moon, Nevaeh McWilliams, Zoey Fields, Dayqwon Curry, Julie Ann Wilson, Andrew Hamner and Katie Waldrop.

and organized songs or dances while a number of their loyal supporters joined them on the floor and performed. Three teachers oversaw the presidential event. Caitlin Stanford said they had held a number of the “public events” leading up to and coinciding with national elections. Lisa Peace spoke to the audience before the speeches were made. “We’re as ready for the elections to be over with as the adults,” said Peace. She said the candidates were voted to represent their class by their own classmates. “Tomorrow our kids [are] going to go to a voter booth and are going to vote on one person for fourth grade class president,” Peace said. There was no mudslinging as each class candidate took the podium. Each seemed fair-tempered and upbeat as they delivered their speeches. Some took a historic approach quoting The Gettysburg Address. Others, possibly to draw the millen-

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Guide states, “Each voter has the right to cast a ballot in secrecy and in private.” Collum suggested to voters that if the need to celebrate does arise however, to go outside and take a picture with the “I voted” sticker. Collum also addressed guidelines for campaigners. She said a 30-foot mandatory distance is required between any campaigning activity and the door of the polling place. Collum said all of the rules would be on display in visible locations at each of the polling places. She also talked about the importance of voting, and the large number of

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“The investigation began with the arrest of an Alexander City man by the Elmore County Drug Task Force.” White said that information was shared and they were able to determine that the package contained four pounds of what he called “high-grade marijuana. The suspect that was picked up in Elmore County was found with two pounds of marijuana. Arrested in the Alexander City connected bust were: • Frensedrick “Nunny” Thomas, 40, of Alexander City on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana. • Terrance Johnson, 45, of Alexander City on charges of conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and trafficking marijuana. The seizure in that action included 2,265 grams of high-grade marijuana with a street value of approximately $45,000. In separate investigation involving drugs shipped through the mail in the

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nial vote, recited a few verses from a Katy Perry song. The issues varied widely between the candidates. Some seemed to focus on hallway safety and bathroom cleanliness, while others demanded changes to the lunch menu and longer recess along with an end to bullying. “The playing in the restroom needs to stop,” one candidate said. While another ensured, “If you elect me I’ll make Stephens a much better place.” One young candidate proposed icecream Fridays and a 45-minute P.E., up from 30, and that he would “Make SES better than it all ready is.” Another ensured his peers, “I am very nice,” and pushed for more hall monitors and cameras. One girl said to rid the school of all “packaged foods” opting instead for home-cooked healthier options. Peace said the mock elections were part of the Project Based Learning initiative and Stanford said they were part of their language and social sciences classes.

Dadeville area, investigators acted on information about a suspicious package at a postal service in Opelika. “A drug sniffing K-9 confirmed our suspicion and a plan to do a controlled delivery was formulated,” White said. “The police recovered approximately 679 grams of high-grade marijuana and several Xanax bars from the residence. The narcotics had a combined street value of approximately $10,000.” As a result of that operation Andrew Kilpatrick, 42, of Dadeville was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana first degree, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. White said the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Elmore County Drug Task Force, Opelika Police Department and K-9, US Postal Inspectors, Dadeville Police Department and the Alexander City Police Department were all involved in the execution of the warrants in these two cases.

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fficials in Alexander City, Dadeville, New Site and Camp Hill took oaths of office Monday. Many are serving in a public office for the first time. In the case of Alexander City and Dadeville, only one incumbent member remains. The people have mandated a change but The Outlook challenges these officials to be thoughtful and prudent in bringing change. It is quite simple. Always be open to questions and suggestions. If you don’t have an answer, don’t be afraid to say I don’t know. I will have to get back to you. If you do say you will get back with someone, then get back with someone. Be transparent. Hold your discussions in the open. Make available the information you are basing your decision on. When voters see where you are coming from, they may disagree with the decision but realize they have gotten a fair shake. Don’t make quick and rash decisions. How many times in our personal lives have we made a quick decision or remark only to regret moments later. Take a look first and try to determine the root of the problems. There might not be one there to begin with. Officials, it is quite simple. Be open, be honest and take your time. Voters, today is quite simple for you. Tomorrow Donald or Hillary will be the next president. Will you complain? Can you complain? People have fought your right to vote, so exercise that right. The same challenge applies to you. Don’t vote for someone based only on a few sound bites. Hopefully you have studied the candidates and amendments and maybe even talked to friends and others and get there thoughts. We have important decisions locally and nationally. You need to be heard.

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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.

Luther Strange

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.

Outlook The

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

No winners today as the worst is yet to come

had hoped it was going to end this week. I thought the vitriol of the long, nutty presidential campaign would be behind us. I figured that, regardless of the winner, Nov. 9 would be a good day for all of us to put our differences behind us and focus on the challenges we face. But now, many argue, the vitriol after the election is likely to get worse? Just a few short weeks ago, folks were calling for Donald Trump to step aside when his lewd “Access Hollywood” tape was released and played over and over again. How could a fellow as boorish as he ever bring respectability to the Oval Office, many argued. Now, as new details have emerged about Hillary Clinton’s reckless use of a personal server, Trump, by comparison, looks like an altar boy. If Hillary wins — and it’s anyone’s guess who will win as I write this column a few days before the election — she will be instantly dogged by ongoing FBI investigations. For starters, the Clinton Foundation is under FBI investigation, reports Bret Baier at Fox News, and the investigation is far more expansive than anyone had reported. According to Real Clear Politics, “Sources within the FBI have told him that an indictment is ‘likely’ in the case of pay-for-play at the Clinton Foundation, ‘barring some obstruction in some way’ from the Justice Department.” Indictment? Do we really want the country to go through this mess again? Then there is the email thing — and I am not sure where to start with that one.

TOM PURCELL Guest Columnist

You see, Hillary’s chief adviser, Huma Abedin, had been married to disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner, whose last name is a slang term for an appendage he allegedly photographed and texted to lots of females — and, as the newer allegations go, maybe even sent inappropriate texts to an underage girl. As the FBI investigated Weiner’s most recent alleged misdeeds, agents seized his laptop and discovered that it was shared by his now-estranged wife, Hillary’s chief adviser, and that it had copies of lots of lost Hillary emails that had originated on Hillary’s secret personal server that “could potentially be classified in nature,” Real Clear Politics says of Baier’s reporting. But last Sunday FBI direct James Comey, under no small amount of pressure from his democrat bosses in the Obama administration, exonerated Hillary on her email yet again — leaving lots of people scratching their heads. But thinks still aren’t looking good for Hillary: “FBI sources say with 99 percent accuracy that Hillary Clinton’s server has been hacked by at least five foreign intelligence agencies, and that information had been taken from it,” RealClearPolitics says, based on Baier’s reporting. Which means Hillary’s secretive behavior — her decision to conceal her

communications on a private server — put our country at considerable risk by allowing sensitive information to be hacked by our enemies. As a result of these new findings, Democrat political strategist Doug Schoen says he worries about a constitutional crisis if Hillary wins — which is why he can no longer support her. He writes for Forbes that “the prospect of a successful Clinton presidency has been thrown into chaos.” He says “we are staring down the barrel of a criminal investigation of President-elect Clinton.” He says that not only will Abedin be facing investigations, but “there’s a very real chance that there will be investigations into the actions of the Justice Department and the FBI director himself.” Oh, goody. Trump’s rudeness and boorishness have been troubling enough. But now Weiner and his youknow-what are back in the news? And now Hillary’s questionable decisions as secretary of State could, if she wins, put the country into a constitutional crisis? I’d hoped the worst of this presidential election would soon be behind us. The country will be raucous if Trump wins, but plenty worse if Hillary does. So much for my hopes that the vitriol would end after the election this week. Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to Tom at Tom@ TomPurcell.com.

Governor was wrong in statement on education

here is a long-held political adage that “When you are in a hole, you should stop digging.” Apparently neither Governor Robert Bentley or any of his staff know of this. After the governor stuck his foot in his mouth last week by saying our public education “sucks” and incurring the wrath of educators and concerned citizens far and wide, he followed up with a video that is a weak attempt at digging out of his hole. He does acknowledge that his remarks drew a large number of comments and invitations to visit schools. Then he tries to pat himself on the back for upping interest in public schools. OK, if you want to think so. And again he proves that he has no understanding at all about National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores and continues to rant and rave about our 4th grade math scores. Governor, take a moment and read the statement below in which Dr. Morgan Polikoff at the University of Southern California warns us about misusing such scores. : “Be wary of cherrypicked analyses that focus only on certain subjects or grades rather than presenting the complete picture across subjects and grades. This is most often employed by folks with ideological agendas.” Yet, Governor Bentley continues to refer to one grade without giving any context at all. While he loves to say that our 4th grade math scores went down from 2013 to 2015,

LARRY LEE Guest Columnist

he NEVER mentions that of the 50 states, scores also dropped in 36 others, remained the same in four and went up in only nine. Nor does he note that the decline in Alabama was EXACTLY the same as the decline in Massachusetts, the only state in the nation with a perfect school system according to him. He never mentions that NAEP is a test taken every two years with random samplings of 4th and 8th graders, about 2,500 students in all. There were 55,476 4th graders in Alabama in 2014-15. So we tested about 1,250 on them on NAEP. That is two percent. There are 105 members of the Alabama House of Representatives. Two percent of 105 is 2.1. So the governor wants us to believe that we can pick the voting record of any two members and consider that is representative all 105 members? The governor says in his video that “numbers do not lie.” But he needs to add that politicians who take numbers out of context do lie by presenting a false picture. From 1992 to 2015, Alabama’s 4th grade math scores for all students climbed 23 points. This was a larger increase than the national average. So we have been closing the gap. It is important to note that even in 1992 the gap between scores for

white and black students in Alabama was less than the national average. This is still true. And let the record show that from 1992 to 2015 4th grade math scores in Massachusetts went up one point more than our own. A one or two point change in state scores is not statically significant. So we are progressing as quickly as Massachusetts and the gap in Alabama between white and black and poverty and non-poverty students in Alabama continues to better those in the Bay State. Governor, you also say in your video that we should “face reality.” You are correct. But as a report from the NAEP governing body points out, “Many factors may influence student achievement, including educational policies and practices, available resources, and the demographic characteristics of the student body.” The reality is that we have passionate, dedicated educators in Alabama who understand far more about the realities of the challenges in today’s classrooms than any politician in Montgomery. Yet, these are the very same people we always ignore when coming up with some new way of how to “fix” education. Governor, you need to spend less time making speeches and videos and more time in some classrooms. Larry Lee led the study Lessons Learned from Rural Schools and is a longtime advocate for public education. larrylee133@ gmail.com. Read his blog: larryeducation.com

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“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell

Today’s

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“For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face.” – Psalm 11:7

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November 1 - December 17

FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines. ANGEL TREE REGISTRATION: The Salvation Army Angel Tree registration will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 to Nov. 17 at the Salvation Army at 1725 Highway 22 West in Alexander City. The Angel Tree Program provides gifts of new clothing and toys to thousands of children who otherwise might not have anything for Christmas. Families in need of assistance may contact the Salvation Army at 256-2153730 for information on how to apply.

November 9

STORY TIME: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a special Story Time Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. There will be a drive-in set up for the children along with their own cars to “drive,” a big screen, music, and concession stand. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Stephens Elementary School is hosting a Veterans Day Program Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m.

November 9 - 10

BOOK FAIR: There will be a book fair in the Russell Medical Community Room Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

November 10

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting a Veterans Day Program Nov. 10. A reception for veterans will be at 8:30 a.m. and the program will be at 9 a.m. BOOK SIGNING: Peggy Jackson Walls will be at the Adelia M. Russell Library signing her book “Alabam Gold: A History of the South’s last Mother Lode,” Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. CIVITAN CLUB: The Alexander City Civitan Club will hold an organizational meeting Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon at JR’s Sportsbar and Grill. The meeting will be over at 1 p.m. For more information call Brian Dix at 256-404-5858 or Reuben Prater at 256-794-1025. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for those affected by cancer will meet Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at God’s House in Hackneyville on Highway 63 North with David Church hosting. Meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month.

November 10 - December 2

ACMS FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Middle School is having a linen fundraiser Nov. 10 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.

Sportsplex. There will be a short program honoring veterans.. The public is encouraged to attend to honor all those that who sacrificed so much for freedom.

November 15

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. 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, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and 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. REUNION: There will be a Daviston School and Community Reunion Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center.

November 13

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 136th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Guest pastor will be William Russell of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pastor of Peace and Goodwill is Robert Williams.

November 17-20

CHURCH REVIVAL: Family Worship Center will host a revival Nov. 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. each night and at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Speaking will be Pastor Mark Deason and Evangelist Philp Gipson. Pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.

November 18

CHARITY BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball a the Lake Martin Event Center at The Rodeo Club Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. There will be a steak dinner and silent auction. Tickets are available by calling the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce at 256-8254019, the Lake Martin Area United Way at 256-329-3600 or the Lake Martin Event Center at 256-825-7503.

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CAR SHOW: Bill Nichols Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans will host a car show at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Nov. 12 starting at 9 a.m. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard is having a Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the

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. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends are having

a trade day Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. TURKEY SHOOT: The Red Hill Community Club is hosting a turkey shoot Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Red Hill Community Center. Cost is $5 per shot with all proceeds go to the Red Hill Community Roof Fund. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance will be having a pancake breakfast Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the New Site Town Hall.

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November 27

HARVEST RALLY: The Word Bible Church is holding a Harvest Rally Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Min Brenda Davis. Guestspeaker will be Pastor D emetrius Griffin of Hatchett Spring Baptist Church.

November 29

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, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and 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.

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County included in disaster area STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Barbour, Bullock, Elmore, Walker and Winston counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Tallapoosa and Coosa counties also qualify due to the fact that they are contiguous to one of the designated counties, according to the USDA. “Our hearts go out to those Alabama farmers and ranchers affected by recent natural disasters,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are com-

mitted to ensuring that agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation’s economy by sustaining the successes of America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities through these difficult times. We’re also telling Alabama producers that USDA stands with you and your communities when severe weather and natural dis asters threaten to disrupt your livelihood.” Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. Those counties are: Autauga, Fayette, Marion, Blount, Franklin, Montgomery, Chilton, Henry, Pike, Jefferson, Russell, Cullman, Lawrence, Dale, Macon and Tuscaloosa.

Farmers and ranchers in Clay, Quitman and Stewart counties in Georgia also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. All counties listed above were designated natural disaster areas on Nov. 2, making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low-interest, emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security

ALEA extends service at driver license offices

United Way campaign at 55% of goal

Motorists can find additional hours at 7 offices across the state

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Lake Martin Area United Way held its next-to-last campaign update of the year Friday and announced it had reached 55 percent of its yearly fundraising goal from contributions from local businesses. Executive Director Sharon Fuller introduced new staff members, Executive Assistant Tina Parker and Marketing and Initiative Coordinator Courtney Layfield. Fuller announced upcoming special events, and said the annual Denim and Diamonds Charity Ball would be held Friday, Nov. 18 sponsored by the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce. She said it also was a silent auction and said United Way was the chosen charity of the event to receive the funds it raised. During December she said there would be Niffer’s Bingo nights on Tuesdays. Fuller gave an update on the recently held fashion show and said there were around 350 in attendance at the event. So far it was reported to have raised $16,369, and more was on the way Fuller said. Gabby Witherton who recently played 100 holes in the Stillwaters Golf Marathon spoke and it was announced he raised $3,035 with the event. Some big givers were announced in the event’s Campaign Report. US Ameribank announced that their campaign had started last Monday among its 67 employees with a promise of $28,000 and had raised $29,487.18 as of Thursday. It was announced that Russell Lands had raised $67,997. Dave Commander with Russell Lands spoke at the luncheon and said he had wanted to top the amount off for an even $68,000, so he donated $20 to bring the amount to over $68,017. Their goal for the year is $535,000. “It’s huge, We’re thrilled because it’s just a little slower it seems like every year getting started with the businesses so when we have our big businesses step up it just is such a blessing and we’ve got more coming,” said Fuller. She said if someone had never done a campaign to contact her She said Dec. 2 would be their last campaign update of the year.

available and repayment ability. FSA has a variety of programs, in addition to the loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity. Other FSA programs that can provide assistance, but do not require a disaster declaration, include the Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm- Raised Fish Program; and the Tree Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact their local USDA Service Centers for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs.

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HIGH HONORS Local students win ribbons at Youth Goat Show STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Brothers Caedon and Nelson Smith of Tallapoosa County brought home ribbons from the Youth Goat Show at the Alabama National Fair Nov. 5. Caedon, pictured below, won Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Commercial Doe and Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Percentage Doe. He also earned second place in junior division Showmanship and first place in junior division Premier Exhibitor, which takes into account show partici-

pation and a written exam. Nelson, pictured above, won Grand Champion Yearling Percentage Doe and Reserve Grand Champion Senior Percentage Doe. He also earned first place in senior division Showmanship and Premier Exhibitor Hundreds of youth from across Alabama participate in livestock shows during the Alabama National Fair, exhibiting swine, goats, sheep, dairy cows and beef cattle. The Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance sponsor these livestock events.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is providing additional days of services at seven of its field offices across the state. “We are working toward making Driver License services more convenient for citizens in some of the state’s outlying areas,” Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler said. “Extending days of service in such offices as Union Springs, Greensboro, Livingston and Butler gives everyone in those areas two or more additional opportunities each month to handle driver licenserelated business.” The following field offices have extended days of service: Montgomery District • Bullock County Office: First and third Thursday of the month. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Police Department, 303 Prairie St., Union Springs. • Coosa County Office: First and third Tuesday of the month. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. 309 Jackson St., Rockford Dothan District • Pike County Office: Each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Pike County Courthouse, 120 W. Church St., Troy. Mobile District • Choctaw County Office: Third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 117 S. Mulberry, Butler. Tuscaloosa District • Hale County Office: First and third Thursday of the month. 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 701 Hall St., Greensboro. • Pickens County Office: Each Wednesday. 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 155 Reform St., Carrollton. • Sumter County Office: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month. 8 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. 104 Hospital Drive, Livingston. For additional information and a complete list of ALEA’s Driver License Examining Offices, please visit: http://www.alea.gov/ Home/DriverLicensePages/wfDLOffices. aspx. Driver license renewals and duplicates also are available at local probate offices or online at http://www.alea.gov/Home/ wfContent.aspx?PLH1=plhALRenewal.

Huett named a ‘Senior of Achievement’ STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alexander City’s Judy Huett has been honored by the Montgomery Area Council On Aging honored as one of nine 2016 Seniors of Achievement. Huett received the award during an awards ceremony and luncheon at the Montgomery Country Club on Oct.19. Seniors were nominated and selected based on their significant personal, professional, and civic contributions. During the presentation, David Woods, president of Woods Communications Corp and WCOV Fox, also received the Special Friend of MACOA award. According to MACOA officials, Huett is to Alexander City and Tallapoosa County what Santa

Claus is to children – a joyous giver of gifts, year in and year out. For example, in the 1970s she saw a need for children and adults to get active. So she started the first ever clogging class anywhere around. It grew and grew and performed at nursing homes, schools, community events and so forth. She still leads the clogging and line dancing to this day, and there has never been a charge for what has become known as the Kowaliga Kloggers in partnership with Russell Lands. This same dedication to good causes includes the Boy Scouts of America, where she began as a Scout leader for her son’s Cub Scout group. Her love of the principles of Scouting led her to gain ever higher certifications at the state and national levels, and she

was asked to join the staff at Philmont national scout camp, a huge honor for a woman at that time. She spent summers at Philmont for 20 years helping youth. Judy is the activities chairwoman at the Nutrition Center, assists the local Meals on Wheels office, organized and led Alexander City’s first March of Dimes campaign, is a Hospice volunteer, and assists citizens at the polls. She is a guest speaker for the Russell Medical Center’s Cancer Center survivor meetings, and is an Alexander City Veteran’s Day program assistant, Relay for Life team member, and RSVP board member among her other activities. Huett has a great-grandchild on the way, along with two daughters and two grandchildren.

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Judy Huett has been honored by the Montgomery Area Council On Aging as one of nine 2016 Seniors of Achievement.

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Cleanup Alabama P o w e r, TowboatUS, Lake Martin Dock Company, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Russell Lands to name a few. “They really stepped up and did a great job,” Thompson said. “Without their help we would not have been nearly as successful.” One thing that surprised Thompson was the amount of tires. “We collected over 100 tires at Wind Creek, that does not get the ones at Kowaliga and Blue Creek,” Thompson said. “The amazing thing was that some still had rims and others were large enough for tractor trailers.” Thompson and LMRA are lucky that someone else has stepped up to dispose of the tires. “Steve Robinson and the Tallapoosa County Commission are taking care of the tires,” Thompson said. “We are not able to dispose of them like the trash that is picked up.” With the potential for a lower winter pool with

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David McGirt, owner and operator of Lake Martin Dock Company, took time out of his busy schedule to assist in the Lake Martin Cleanup. McGirt offered up equipment and manpower by assigning crews to pickup bagged trash along the shoreline of Lake Martin. McGirt also had crews assisting in the roadside cleanup along State Route 63. According to John Thompson, president of the Lake Martin Resource Association, McGirt has been a great asset to this effort to keep Lake Martin clean and beautiful.

the drought, Thompson hopes that cleanup efforts will continue

through the winter. “As the water continues to go down, we

will try to go back into Elkahatchee Creek,” Thompson said. “We

will also take calls and continue to scout the rest of the lake

Council Shaw said that he hadn’t terminated her, but had put her on administrative leave. She returned to work on Sept. 9 The city had its share of financial issues over the last three years, with budgets not passed on time, funds that were not properly accounted for, delayed audits and even a criminal investigation into missing city golf course funds. During her tenure, Machen had reported to council that her computer access had been limited, that she didn’t have access to some aspects of the financial software used by the city, that she didn’t have keys to city hall and for a time had her phone calls forwarded elsewhere. But Monday’s vote appears to have sent a message that the city’s finances need a fresh approach. Machen left the meeting following the organization meeting when the vote was made. She said Monday night that she had no comment at this time. In his closing comments, Nabors said he would begin looking at the financial operations of the city Tuesday morning. “I plan to meet with department heads first thing in the morning,” Nabors said. “Then we will take a look at what we need to do in the finance area. I’ve had

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some thoughts about this already, but we have some work to do there and it will begin right away.” After the meeting Nabors said he plans to look at the structure of the finance department and the staffing, to make sure that the positions, personnel and procedures make operational sense. “We have to look at the staffing,” Nabors said. “It’s obvious that they are understaffed, but we will look at all of the options and move forward. The council also put off making any permanent decisions on the positions of city clerk, fire chief, police chief, city attorney and court reporter, instead, asking the current group serving in those spots to remain for up to 60 days. “We are all new here and these are some serious appointments,” said District 6 Councilman Tim Funderburk, who was also elected pro-tem Monday night. “The decisions we make will affect people’s lives. I think it’s appropriate that we take some time to get to know these people better and evaluate them before we make such an important decisions.” District 5’s Tommy Spraggins, who was elected president of the council in a

4-2 vote agreed. “I think that would be fair,” Spraggins said. “What do you all think?” District 1’s Bobby Tapley, who is the only returning member of the council, suggested one exception. “I think that in the case of city clerk, Miss Harriett (Scott) has done a good job and has announced she will retire at the end of January,” Tapley said. “I think in her case, we should go ahead and extend that in her case.” The council voted 4-2 to put the same 60-day provision on all five of the positions, including the city clerk. Tapley and District 2’s Buffy Colvin voted against the move. The chairs of the councils six standing committees were also appointed. Spraggins will chair the finance committee, Tapley will head the public safety committee, while Funderburk will serve as chairman of the utilities committee. Scott Hardy will head the parks and recreation committee, Eric Brown was appointed to head the public works committee and Colvin will lead the buildings and properties committee. Spraggins thanked those on hand and vowed to work hard and together to

make the city better. “We are all new and I know we are going to make some mistakes,” Spraggins said. “I I‘m sure I probably made some tonight. But we appreciate you all being here. We need your help. We can’t do it alone. We will work hard and work together and we are ready to move this city forward.” The council also voted 6-0 to: • Approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a grant agreement with East Alabama Planning and Development for Aging Service Grant. • Approve a resolution affirming matching funds in the budget of airport available for expenditure according to the State’s funding agreement for improvements at the airport. • Approve a resolution amending the contract with Henderson and Coker on the Broad Street Project and amending the F-2016 Capital Budget. • Approve an application for ABC License from Fred’s Stores of Tennessee, Inc. d/b/a Fred’s at 1227 Cherokee Road. • Approve a request from First United Methodist Church -Children’s Ministries to hold Jingle for Tots 5K/10K and 1 mile Fun Run Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016.

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LUKE ROBINSON

PREP PLAYLOFF ROUNDUP

Columnist

Here are my thoughts on a few situations

arious thoughts from around the sports world… • I am going to reserve judgment on this Alabama team’s being Nick Saban’s best squad until after a title is won, but the argument is building momentum. The offense still lacks a true intermediate-to-deep passing threat and a dependable field goal kicker, but every other box is checked. Saturday night, the defense held the incomparable Leonard Fournette to 35 yards and accumulated 5 sacks, the offense rolled up 323 yards and JK Scott averaged more than 51 yards per punt. Every team has chinks in the armor, but the Tide’s chinks are miniscule. • Speaking of FG kicking, the only person with less confidence than Alabama fans in Adam Griffith is Griffith himself. When ‘Bama would get into his “range” — which is a very nebulous term when dealing with Griffith — I was just praying that the Tide either scores a TD or gets sacked so that they have to punt. It’s a sad testament to the kicking unit when your team has a better chance of scoring on defense than it does by tryng a 41-yard field goal. • Jalen Hurts makes mistakes. He misses reads, he under/ over throws long passes a lot and he occasionally gets rushed due to a lack of awareness of the play clock. That said, he is a superstar. Notice, I didn’t say he will be a superstar; he is one. Right now. He’s also very, very cool. If he were old enough, I have no doubt Billy Dee Williams would buy him a beer. He’s also very tough. LSU has hitters, man, and they did all they could to rattle Hurts. He just doesn’t rattle. • With Chad Kelly and Trevor Knight potentially out for a awhile, is Jalen Hurts now the frontrunner for first team All SEC QB? I think so. • It’s total luck of the draw, but the Tide has had some less-than-fortuitous breaks on their schedule. LSU was playing its best coming into Saturday, Mississippi State just took out the No. 4 team in the country and Auburn is a much different team than the first few weeks of the season. I know, I know … ‘Bama is still the heavy favorite. • While college football is just coming into the home stretch, college basketball starts this week. More importantly, this Thursday two monster prospects make their college destinations known: John Petty of Huntsville and Collin Sexton from Georgia. Both have the Tide heavily involved and if Avery Johnson can reel these guys in it will mark fantastic things for the future of ‘Bama basketball. • I am cheating a little since the first round has been played, but here are my picks for 7A-1A in high school football: Hoover, Opelika, Vigor, Cordova, Gordo, Fyffe and Maplesville. I only feel really confident about 1A Maplesville, by the way. 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.

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Benjamin Russell’s NeColby Maxwell tries to evade a block from a Helena player at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex earlier in the season while driving the ball down the field.

Benjamin Russell concludes lackluster season CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Friday night marked the end of the 2016 season for all three area high school football teams that took to the road for the first week of post-season playoffs. Benjamin Russell had a long trip back from Tuscaloosa after losing 40-16 to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa in the first round of Class 6A playoffs. Despite the loss, Wildcats head coach Danny Horn was satisfied with how his team on one side of the ball performed in this first playoff game. “I thought offensively we did pretty good and carried out our game plan, and defensively we just gave up too many big plays, especially in the pass game,” he said. “Against a team like that, they are going to score some points, but you’ve got to try to limit the big plays as much as you can and we didn’t do a good job of that.” This loss was the last game of a struggling season for the Wildcats, as evidenced with their final overall record of 3-8. Horn attributes a portion of Benjamin Russell’s struggle this season to the team’s intense schedule with challenging opponents. “Even region teams are good,” he said. “Usually at the end of the season when you look back and add up all your opponents’ records, if you’re at around 500 you’ve played a pretty good schedule. But ours is way over 500.” But Horn doesn’t hold the Wildcats’ challenging spate of opponents totally responsible for Benjamin Russell’s less than stellar season. “We haven’t had the season I’d hoped for,” he said. “I thought we were going to be a little better than what we are. We’re just short on athletes right now. Hopefully we’ll be a little bit better next year.”

Undefeated Fyffe ends Generals’ season

For Horseshoe Bend, Friday night’s 56-7 loss to No. 1 seeded Fyffe in the first round of Class 2A playoffs ended the Generals’ bid for the state championship. The contest brought Horseshoe Bend’s final overall record to 6-5. However, it’s a vast improvement over the team’s 0-10 overall record last year.

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Above, the Generals take to the field during their home game against Fayetteville. Below, Reeltown’s Liotez Lewis get instruction from coach Matt Johnson during the home game against Vincent.

“I’m proud of our guys on the season,” Horseshoe Bend head coach Jason Franklin said. Senior Drew Hill, who scored the Generals’ sole touchdown of the playoff game, led Horseshoe Bend in its improved season. The 5-foot-8 inch tall, 190 pound running back scored 20 touchdowns this season. He also rushed 1,577 yards on 158 carries, made five receptions for 24 yards and had 260 kickoff return yards and 35 punt return yards. But Franklin credits the teamwork and drive of all the Generals for making it to the playoffs. “Hats off to them,” he said. “I love them. They mean the world to me.”

Reeltown’s fall to Sand Rock cuts Rebels’ season short

Despite Reeltown’s backand-forth battle with Sand Rock, Friday’s round-one playoff game loss of 20-18 brought the Rebel’s 2016 season to a close with a final overall record of 6-5. “It was a real good game,” said first-year Reeltown head coach Matt Johnson. “We played some physical ball, all except the special teams. We just came out on the short end.” It’s a season that only improved for the Rebels, who lost the first two games to Notasulga and Dadeville before picking up back-to-

back wins over Woodland and Horseshoe Bend. Reeltown then alternated a loss to Lanett, win over Ranburne and loss to LaFayette before gaining momentum with three consecutive triumphs over Vincent, Fayetteville and Loachapoka before heading into last week’s first round of playoffs. “From week one to week 11 we were a much better team,” Johnson said. The Rebels end the season on a bittersweet note that will become a foundation for building as Johnson heads into his second year with the team. “I hate it for the seniors,” he said. “But for the rest of the team we’re going to build on that foundation.”

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Above, B.B. Comer’s Jacoby Kelley stiff arms Coosa Central’s Tyius Evans in Sylacauga earlier in the season. Below, Dadeville senior Devin Johnson spies a blocker as he runs the ball in the home game against Tallasee earlier this season.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES AND SCHEDULES Benjamin Russell High School

8/26 @ Central of Clay County, L 19-16 9/2 @ Pelham, W 42-21 9/9 7 p.m. Chelsea. W 40-29 9/16 7 p.m. @ Opelika L 34-0 9/23 7 p.m. @ Oxford L 29-21 9/30 7 p.m. Chilton County W 37-34 10/6 7 p.m. Minor L 56-22 10/14 7 p.m. Helena L 35-24 10/21 7 p.m. @ Wetumpka L 41-14 10/27 8 p.m. @ Beauregard L 63-35 11/4 7 p.m. @ Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa L 40-16

Coosa County Central

8/19 @ Montgomery Catholic, L 50-28 8/26 Fayetteville, W 34-7 9/9 7 p.m. @ Prattville Christian Academy, L 33-22 9/16 7 p.m. Beulah W 42-32 9/23 7 p.m. @ Thorsby W 58-7 9/30 7 p.m. Pike County L 75-22 10/7 7 p.m. @ Comer W 39-14 10/14 7 p.m. @ Montgomery Academy L 39-22 10/21 7 p.m. Southside-Selma W 33-18 10/28 7 p.m. Childersburg L 82-64

Dadeville

8/19 @ LaFayette, L 44-29 8/25 Reeltown, W 48-21 9/2 Munford, L 35-24 9/9 7 p.m. Leeds, L 46-14 9/16 7 p.m. @ Holtville W 52-24

9/23 8 p.m. @ Valley W 30-10 9/30 7 p.m. Tallassee W 44-27 10/7 7 p.m. @ Elmore County 42-14 10/14 7 p.m. Handley L 50-13 10/21 7 p.m. @ Childersburg L 48-46

Horseshoe Bend

8/25 Donoho, W 55-13 9/2 @ Lanett, 38-17 9/9 7 p.m. @ Reeltown, L 26-19 9/16 7 p.m. Ranburne W 45-28 9/23 7 p.m. @ Holtville W 42-7 9/30 7 p.m. LaFayette L 50-14 10/7 7 p.m. @ Vincent W 42-20 10/14 7 p.m. Fayetteville W 7-0 10/21 7 p.m. @ Woodland W 33-8 10/27 7 p.m. Wadley L 26-0 11/4 7 p.m. @ Fyffe L 56-7

Reeltown

8/19 Notasulga, L 25-6 8/25 @ Dadeville, L 48-21 9/27 @ Woodland, W 42, 6 9/9 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend, W 26-19 9/16 7 p.m. @ Lanett L 41-0 9/30 7 p.m. @ Ranburne W 20-17 10/7 7 p.m. LaFayette L 58-8 10/14 7 p.m. Vincent W 40-15 10/21 7 p.m. @ Fayetteville W 52-42 10/27 7 p.m. Loachapoka W 33-27 11/4 7 p.m. @ Sand Rock L 20-18

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL STANDINGS EAST Florida Gators Kentucky Wildcats Georgia Bulldogs South Carolina Gamecocks Tennessee Volunteers Vanderbilt Commodores Missouri Tigers

Conf. 4-2 4-3 3-4 3-4 2-3 1-4 0-5

All 6-2 5-4 5-4 5-4 6-3 4-5 2-7

WEST Conf. All Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers Texas A&M Aggies LSU Tigers Arkansas Razorbacks Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi Rebels

6-0 5-1 4-2 3-2 2-3 2-3 1-4

9-0 7-2 7-2 5-3 6-3 4-5 4-5

Saturday’s scores Ole Miss 37, Georgia Southern 27 Mississippi State 35, Texas A&M 28 Auburn 23, Vanderbilt 16 Arkansas 31, Florida 10 South Carolina 31, Missouri 21 Tennessee 55, Tennessee Tech 0 Georgia 27, Kentucky 24 Alabama 10, LSU 0

Dakota Sumpter / Auburn Athletics

Auburn’s Carl Lawson works to bring down Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmer Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Saturday’s games Kentucky @ Tennessee South Carolina @ #11 Florida Mississippi State @ #1 Alabama Vanderbilt @ Missouri #9 Auburn @ Georgia #13 LSU @ Arkansas Ole Miss @ #4 Texas A&M

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