Nov. 15, 2017 Alex City Outlook

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Graham picked for county school board Former state representative will complete Anderson’s term

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

During a special meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education Tuesday morning, the board approved appointing Betty Carol Graham to fill the seat recently vacated by Randy

Anderson.

“We had two very good candidates to pick from,” Board Chairman Martin Johnson said, while Vice-Chairman Michael Carter said after the meeting it was a very difficult decision to reach.

Graham is no stranger to the field of public service, and

Former state representative and education advocate Betty Carol Graham was selected to serve on the Tallapoosa County School Board Tuesday.

the county school board would have been hard-pressed to find someone with more experience than her. Graham represented the 81st District in the Alabama State House of Representatives from 1994-2010, was a former dean of students at Central Alabama See GRAHAM • Page A3

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Alex City takes step toward the Blue Zone

‘Cotton is the most beautiful plant there is’

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Officials from Alexander City are opening the doors to the area to leaders from Blue Zones Project once again in hopes of enticing a partnership.

The partnership could lead to a healthier population for the area and potentially be a recruitment tool for future business and industry.

“We are delighted to have you here,” Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said to the crowd gathered at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center for the Blue Zones Project Community See ZONE • Page A7

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John Kendrick grew up around cotton and decided at the age of 76 he wanted to raise one last crop of cotton. Doing it the old-fashioned way, the farmer who lives between Alexander City and Hackneyville has grown some of the prettiest cotton around and is ready to take it to the gin.

Kendrick goes back in time to produce one last bale of cotton

By MITCH SNEED Editor

If you look up the term “old school,” it would be fitting to see a picture of John Kendrick next to the definition “someone or something that is old-fashioned or traditional.”

Kendrick has been farming a

patch of hilly land on Highway 63 North between Alexander City and Hackneyville for more than 50 years. From his faded Liberty bibbed overalls, to his hands that are weathered from decades of working in the red dirt – there’s not much fancy about Kendrick. He built a replica of

the farmhouse where he grew up in Chambers County by hand, complete with a wood cook stove, rock fireplace and cardboard insulation.

Sitting in a cane-backed rocker on the front porch of that little house with two No. 2 galvanized washtubs See COTTON • Page A8

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Blue Zones Project CEO Ben Leedle speaks to attendees of the Transformation presentation.

St. James Christmas Bazaar set Saturday

Lee Marketing Group Biz of the Year finalist

By MITCH SNEED Editor

STAFF REPORT Alexander City Chamber Staff

Members of St. James Episcopal Church have been preparing for months to ready themselves for their annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday.

St. James Rector Rev. Rob Iler said funds raised at the annual bazaar, which is set for Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 am. - 1 p.m., are used to benefit the community.

Tallapoosa County’s Lee Marketing Group has been selected as a finalist for The Small Business Awards of Alabama, presented by The Partnership of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA) and the Business Council of Alabama (BCA).

The Small Business Awards of Alabama recognizes the very best in Alabama small business, with 45 finalists spread throughout four different See FINALIST • Page A3

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From left Kim Frahen, Dick Chambliss, Jan Jung and Martha Chapman, with Rev. Rob Iler in the See BAZAAR • Page A3 mirror pose with items that will be part of Saturday’s St. James Christmas Bazaar.

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Obituaries Ms. Amber Peacock Yates 1980 - 2017 Funeral Service for Ms. Amber Peacock Yates, 36, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, November 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Branch of First United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Densmore will officiate.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Ms. Yates passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. She was born on November 29, 1980 in Miami, Florida to Billy G. Peacock and Pamela E. Peacock. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church.

Amber was a dedicated and loving mom to Ryleigh, devoted sister and daughter, wonderful friend to everyone and will be greatly missed. She was a Georgia alumnus and earned a Varsity Letter from the Equestrian team.

She was an avid supporter of Georgia Football – “Go Dawgs!” Amber had a heart for all animals which lead to her being a successful business owner surrounding herself with pets.

She is survived by her daughter, Ryleigh Katheryn Yates; parents, Billy G. Peacock and Pamela E. Peacock; sister, Tara Peacock Nus (Shawn); nephew, Jacob C. Nus; niece, Hannah G. Nus; aunts and uncles, R.C. Peacock (Cathy), Lane Peacock (Peggy), Barbara A. Granger (Bobby), Joe McArdle (Tracy), Donald J. McArdle, Beverly E. Paulsen (Frank), Debra E. Scofield (Butch); and numerous cousins and other family members In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to SIFAT (Southern Institute For Appropriate Technology), 2944 County Road 113, Lineville, AL 36266. SIFAT’s mission is to share God’s love through service, education and personal involvement with a needy world. For more information, please visit www.sifat.org.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Alexander City Police Department November 13

• Nathan Turner Nixon, 27, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for public intoxication.

• Mindy Michelle Bradford, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Kenneth Lynn Tankersley, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Bianca Mi’ele Moon, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Harassment was reported at Robinwood Apartments.

• Domestic violence was reported at Villa Terrace.

• Public intoxication was reported on Coley Creek Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Highway 280.

• Harassment was reported on I Street.

November 12

• Jeremy Clayton Maske, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing governmental operations and tampering with physical evidence.

• Kahlil Katnina Williams, 34, of Dadeville was arrested for theft.

• Early Lanard Parker, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Criminal trespass was reported on Highway 22 West.

• Harassing communications was reported on Warren Circle North.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on 10th Avenue.

• Burglary and theft was

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November 11

• Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Circle Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported at Villa Terrace.

• Domestic violence was reported on Boyd Street.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

November 10

• Jeffery Carroll Lindley, 52, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Charles Blake Chappell, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Lagori Terrell McCain, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on B Street.

• Public intoxication was reported on Lee Street.

• Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 22 West.

• Domestic violence was reported on Mallory Circle.

• Missing person was reported on Gunter Circle.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

November 9

• Misty Diane Dudley, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, theft, and unauthorized use of a vehicle by force.

• Phillip Paul Sumner, 46, of Opelika was arrested for public intoxication.

• Tony Cadell McCain, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment.

• Tyrell Lamar Mays, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication.

• Harassment was reported on Jefferson Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Temple Circle.

• Public intoxication was reported on Highway 280.

• Public intoxication was reported on E Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 10

• Dana Abney of Lester Road in Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear contempt of court and was transported to the county jail.

November 9

• Ronald Irby of Birmingham was arrested on probation violation/revocation.

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“All of the proceeds go toward outreach, with mostly about 90 percent of it going to benefit people right here in Tallapoosa County,” Iler said. “What we raise through the bazaar funds almost all of the outreach work done by the church.

We are blessed with so many great people who have put a lot of time and effort into this. It always amazes me to see it all come together and how generous people are.”

Iler said this year’s bazaar offerings will feature a little of everything, including the return of a myriad of handcrafted pottery, incredible woodwork, baked goods and much more.

The Pottery Guild, which meets at the church, has become known for their one-of-a-kind pieces. Artisan quality platters, bowls, dishes, angels, nativities and crosses will be available during the sale. The

pottery is something that the group works on for nine months to build up a plentiful supply for Saturday’s bazaar.

This year all sorts of woodcrafts are among the items that the public can pick up Saturday.

“You’d be surprised at how many people wait all year for the bazaar so that they can pick up something unique for a gift for someone special,” Iler said. “The pottery is museum quality. We have some amazing people who are members of our church and some of the wood pieces that these craftsmen have done this year are just amazing.”

Some of the best cooks in the area also have food offerings to choose from Saturday.

Homemade cakes, soups, casseroles, pimento cheese, poppyseed chicken, four sizes of cornbread and other breads are normally among

the selections available to shoppers.

Many of the food items are frozen and are easily saved for consumption during the holidays.

Among the programs St. James will use the proceeds from the bazaar to assist are Habitat for Humanity, TallaCoosa Aid to People, Meals on Wheels, Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center, Boys & Girls Club of Lake Martin, East Alabama Food Bank, Salvation Army, American Red Cross Fire Fund, Kairos Prison Ministry of Alabama, Feast of Sharing, Men’s Work Team, Episcopal Church Women, Bishop’s Dollars and Episcopal Relief and Development for victims of natural disasters.

St. James Episcopal Church is located at 347 South Central Avenue.

Assisted parking is available.

For more information, call the church at 256-234-4752.

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Community College and is also a member of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

During the meeting, the board heard from both Graham and Beth Alford, asking the candidates several questions to better understand how each of the women felt about what it would mean to be a part of the board for the next three years.

“I have a very strong interest in the school system,” Alford said. “I enjoy being in a position where I can help students and parents alike.”

“I still have a lot to offer,” Graham said after mentioning her time spent as a teacher and college administrator. “I love children, and if we don’t invest in them, we have no future.”

Alford and Graham presented good ideas on what they wanted to accomplish during the remainder of Anderson’s term.

Currently working as the Director of the Tallapoosa County Community Corrections, Alford said she wanted to find ways to bring in people from the community to serve as mentors for the students to encourage them to stay in school, as she feels better education can lead to a decrease in crime, though

she also said she would also like to use a small portion of her time re-acclimating to being on the board and forming more effective plans once in the position.

“I would also like to see more drug education in our schools,” Alford said. “I want to be there for our students.”

In comparison, Graham said one of her top priorities was getting good sources of funding for the schools, including examining trying to set up a foundation that would help with certain funding needs.

“Foundations are not bound with their funds like the schools are,” Graham said. “They could underwrite a special trip for students or things like that. I would really love to see that done.”

The school board finished each interview with a question on how the candidates felt about the onecent sales tax. Alford and Graham agreed it had been beneficial, with Graham even saying that, should the three mill property tax measure be voted down in December, she would be the first one to go in front of the Tallapoosa County Commission and ask for a continuation of the one-cent sales tax.

After Alford and Graham’s

interviews were concluded, the board went into executive session to discuss the good name and character of both applicants. The board spent nearly an hour deliberating over the decision before returning to the board room and officially making their choice.

Once the board resumed regular session, Johnson asked if any of the other members would entertain the motion to appoint Graham to the seat, effective Nov. 20. Carter made the motion, which was seconded by Matilda Woodyard-Hamilton and unanimously passed by the board.

Wanting to recognize how much they appreciated Alford for her application, willingness to serve and the good ideas she presented during her interview, the board agreed to draft a letter properly thanking Alford.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be Monday, Nov. 20 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Board of Education office in Dadeville.

This meeting is also the special annual meeting of the board, and during the meeting, Graham will be sworn in as the newest member of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education.

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categories, including Emerging (operating less than five years), 1-10 Employee Category, 11-50 Employee Category and the 51-100 Employee Category. Lee Marketing Group was chosen as a finalist in the 11-50 Employee Category along with 11 other small businesses from around the state.

Nominations were submitted to the BCA/CCAA Partnership by chambers of commerce from around Alabama with the nominees being judged in four categories: community involvement, chamber participation, business success, and overall deservedness.

“We were extremely honored to have been nominated by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce to begin with,” said Lee Marketing Group Founder and CEO, Randy Lee Jr. “To be chosen as a finalist in a state-wide competition like this really means a lot to us. We’ve worked hard over the last 14 years to get to this point, but we wouldn’t be anywhere close to where we are without the support of our community.”

Since Lee, Jr. and his father Randy Lee Sr. started out as Lee Apparel and Promotional Products in 2003, the company has grown to include four divisions now under the under the Lee Marketing Group umbrella: Lee Apparel, Sign Source, R&B Sports Media and LMG Advertising Agency. The steady growth has resulted in servicing hundreds of customers locally and regionally, in addition to supporting local nonprofits and community development projects such as the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance, helping launch the Alex City Sports Foundation and the Lake Martin Young Professionals, working closely with Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and supporting the Revamp the Hamp renovation of Hamp Lyon Stadium through fundraising and marketing efforts.

Lee Jr. also takes pride in the fact that he and his business partners in the four divisions are Alexander City natives and graduates of Benjamin Russell High School, contributing to the overarching desire to give back to

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He partners with his father on Lee Apparel, Josh Brewer and Lee, Sr. on Sign Source, Brett Pritchard on R&B Sports Media and Lindsay Meacham on LMG Advertising Agency.

LMG is joined by other finalists 280 Animal Medical Center in Westover, 3 Echoes Productions in Mobile, Complete Cleaners of Trussville, Hall’s RV of Albertville Honda of Jasper, Island Air Conditioning & Heating in Orange Beach, Kinetic Communications of Birmingham, Lee Motor Company of Monroeville, LogoBranders in Montgomery Personnel Staffing, Inc. and Gadsden Total Dental Care of Guntersville as nominees for the award.

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Queen’s and men’s outings were a success T

he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ Queen’s Outing to Red’s Little School House last week was one of the best meals we could have ever driven to out in the middle of nowhere to dine at together.

A one-room school house in Grady, AL was built in 1910. The schoolhouse was restored in 1985 and turned into a homemade countrycooking restaurant. The owner, Debbie named the restaurant after her father, Red. The building is a registered property on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage which is deemed worthy of preservation in the U.S. state of Alabama.

We finished our journey together at a favorite stopping place in Fort Deposit, Priester’s.

Sampled tasty pecans and watch for a bit the makings of other sweet goodies in the factory connected with the store. Our next Queen’s group outing is scheduled on Thursday, Dec 14. Please, remember that the Queen’s group consists of single and widowed ladies.

We want to say thank you to Lake Martin Home Health for sponsoring the Turkey Bingo event on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Prizes and snacks were enjoyed by those who attended. The Men’s group outing last week was successful. We had a few new guys to join in on the fun too! We thank Parks & Recreation Director Sonny Wilson for driving the guys and spending time with them.

Upcoming to do’s: Learn how to make bows this Friday at 10 a.m. Bring your own ribbon.

Group Leader’s and Volunteer meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided in appreciation for all your help throughout the year. Christmas Cheer Event on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. You don’t want to miss out on this yearly fun event for sure!

Thank you to those who helped to prepare reception snacks and serve on Sunday, Nov. 12 for the Annual Alexander City Veteran’s Day program at the park. You are loved and appreciated very much!

Laughter is good for the soul. A few fun sayings to get you going for the day! ͌ I’m entering the “metallic years”- silver in my hair, gold in my teeth and lead in my bottom. ͌ A little gray hair is a small price to pay for all this accumulated wisdom. ͌ Age does not determine who’s right; it only determines who’s left. ͌ Ever tops to think…And forget to start again?

Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.

Holt writes about the people and events of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’ 50+ Club.

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Gateway to Education deserves our support

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t’s hard to dispute that higher education can help land jobs, increase salary and enhance the quality of life for anyone who achieves a college degree.

Students in Alexander City are fortunate to have a program like the Gateway to Education Scholarship Fund.

The Alexander City Schools Education Foundation provides money to the school system for things like supplies, technology and teacher grants. Funds given to the Gateway to Education help provide scholarships to students graduating from Benjamin Russell High School attend Central Alabama Community College.

The program has meant students who may not have been able to go to college otherwise, could go for next to nothing.

For many years, the program has survived on the generosity of some major donors and area businesses. The dollars that have been given have kept the program moving forward.

A program that has meant so much to so many is now hoping to be able to help more and they are reaching out to everyone to help the cause.

During the month of November, Alexander City residents will receive a special letter attached to their utility bill.

Thanks to a special partnership between the city and the school system, residents can opt in to a program to add a small amount to their utility bill each month.

Opting in allows residents to contribute funds to the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and the Gateway to Education Scholarship Fund.

“We’re trying to be proactive this year and reach out to people, including over Facebook and places like that,” Education Foundation Executive Director Karen Jennings said. “It’s an easy way to try and collect funds.

“Even if someone isn’t on city power, just city water, they can contribute.

There is also a way where those who have their utility bill set to auto-draft from their bank account can set up their payment to add this contribution each month.”

In addition to the letters going out with the monthly utility bill statements, Jennings said cards would be available at city hall, the board of education offices and the chamber of commerce for people to sign up to participate with their contributions. People can donate whatever they would like. A donation of as little at $1 will help. All donations are tax deductible.

We encourage everyone to learn more about Gateway to Education and give what they can. Look at it as an investment in the future of our children.

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“Enjoying yourself?” I said, sitting a few barstools away from him.

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His breath was rank, his body crawling with bugs.

“A roll?”

“Look at my most recent work in Texas. I was present when a disturbed and angry young man murdered unarmed men, women and children while they worshiped. If that wasn’t an act of pure evil, I don’t know what is!”

“You’re a real jerk, devil. The New York Times reports that a church video camera captured the horrific event. The Times says the soulless shooter was intent on shooting everyone in the church in a methodical manner ̽ that he shot his terrified victims, even small children, in the head, execution-style.”

“I was also present at Las Vegas in October when 58 innocent concertgoers were murdered by a barrage of bullets from another disturbed man. And let’s not forget the recent attack on the bike path in Manhattan. I’m doing some of my best work with radicals who think they can advance their mission through terrorist acts.”

“Explain.”

“I’m using the oldest lure in my toolkit with those boys: pride. I got them thinking they’re pious and subservient, when they’re actually trapped in the narrowness of their own piety. I got them thinking murdering innocents

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is what their God wants them to do.”

“You’re sick.”

“But my biggest successes of late have been in America ̽ a place that’s been a thorn in my side from its beginning.”

“How so?”

“America is founded on freedom, pal. It’s not easy for somebody in my line of work to influence people who believe that their creator has given them the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

“I’m not following.”

“Look, your Founders had very clear values about what is and isn’t moral and good.

For the most part, they did not yield to the sin of pride, but instead yielded to the principles of my opponent.

They built the Constitution upon the basic virtues that unleash the human heart.”

“That bothers you, devil?”

“Of course, pal. Your country’s values have produced order and civility.

Your freedom has unleashed ingenuity, productivity and incredible wealth. Your values are the reasons America has been the most successful country in the history of mankind.”

“Has been?”

“I’m making terrific progress in America.

Incivility, the breakdown of families and communities, crassness, vulgarity ̽ I’m able to promote these

things because Americans are becoming more selfcentered, more worldly and materialistic, and less concerned for their fellow man.”

“How delightful.”

“Ignorance is one of my favorite tools. Ironically, the more information Americans have access to through 24/7 news channels and social media, they more rigidminded they become. So many Americans are losing their ability to reason, to follow a logical, objective thread, that they’re easy for me to confuse now.”

“Very clever, devil.”

“I’m doing some of my best work to shout down free discussion and debate.

Political correctness is one of my most useful tools. I have your people angry and divided ̽ just where I want them to be.”

“I really hate you, devil.”

The devil laughed a deep, horrible laugh, while slapping his claws on his knee.

“That’s just where I want you to be. Full of negative emotion and empty of reason.

I love it when you hate!”

“Why don’t you go to hell, devil?”

He downed a double shot of bourbon and a quart of beer.

“I’m already there, pal, and I’m doing everything in my power to bring your country with me.”

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.

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His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John Road, Dadeville.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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We do not need another “Do Nothing Congress” that we have had for eight years because Mitch McConnell didn’t want to work with Obama. And, third, since I love the Earth and test water on a regular basis, I look for the person who will fight to keep our air, water, and land clean of pollutants.

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Thursday, November 16

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 16 and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Corinth Baptist Church at 4036 Coosa County Road 71 Kellyton is celebrating its 117th Church Anniversary Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Develkio Wilson of Early Rose Baptist Church. The pastor of Corinth Baptist is Rev. Jimmy L. Brooks.

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PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Liberty Life Christian Center invites you to a pastoral appreciation for the Chief Apostle and National Mother of the New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. Praise and worship will be 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday through Saturday.

All donations and gifts will be presented at the close of the Founder’s Day Program on the 18th. Dinner will be served in the dining area.

Friday, November 17

MUSIC WORKSHOP: Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Cecily Lee, Administrator Church will host a Community Harvest Angela Pitts, Director of Nursing Music Workshop. The workshop will be held at 294 Coosa County Road 20 in Equality. The workshop is designed for singers, choral directors, musicians, and anyone interested in singing. The workshop will be held at New Style Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. Registration for the two-day event is $10. For more Need your business to information contact richardetaylormusic@gmail.com or newstylebaptistchurch@gmail.com.

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• Tallassee Tribune DENIM AND DIAMONDS BALL: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Denim and Diamonds Ball benefiting the Lake Martin Area United Way Friday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include a steak dinner and live music along with a silent auction. Tickets are available at the United Way, the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Darrell Brooks, Owner Martin Event Center at the Rodeo Club.

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR: St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S. Central Ave., Alexander City, will host the annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the parish hall. Each year, the pottery and art guilds at St. James out-do themselves with beautiful creations for this event, which funds community outreach programs and ministries throughout the year. In addition, church members

lend their individual talents to crafting items for your gift lists, and they produce bountiful supplies of casseroles, cakes, pies, breads and treats for your holiday tables. Arrive early for the best selection!

CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Hatchett Springs Church is hosting its 3rd Annual free food and clothing giveaway for the City of Goodwater and surrounding areas Saturday, Nov. 18 9 a.m. to noon at the Caldwell Community Center at 583 South Main Street in Goodwater.

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves Schools in Millerville is hosting a trade day Saturday, Nov. 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact Ray Camp at 256-354-3311.

Sunday, November 19

THANKSGIVING DINNER: Kingz United and Men of Honor will be holding a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Dadeville Community Center on East Columbus Street Sunday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

POTLUCK DINNER: To honor the spirit of sharing and fellowship, join Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor and New Style Baptist Church for our Thanksgiving Community Harvest Potluck. Giving thanks, good food, and great fellowship on Nov. 19, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at New Style Baptist Church, 294 Coosa County Road 20, Equality, AL 36026.

Following the dinner at 6 p.m.

Richard Taylor Music and New Style Baptist Church will provide an evening of praise and thanksgiving through song in its Command Performance Concert featuring soloist, group ensembles, and choir.

All are welcome.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 145th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. R.L. Carter of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Valley.

Pastor of New Adka is Edward Milner.

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: GAP Fellowship Church will be celebrating the 18th appreciation service of Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson on Sunday, November 19th. There will be an 11 a.m. service with Rev. Bud Nolan and Pastor Haven of United Methodist Church and a 2:30 p.m. afternoon service with Rev. McArthur Moss of Reeltown Baptist Church. Guest M.C. will be Sylvester McPherson “The Communicator.” Everyone is invited to this event at 721 Robinson Court in Alexander City.

MISSION DAY: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is hosting Mission Day Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Rev. John R. Leonard of St. James A.M.E. Church in Goodwater. Pastor of Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is Bishop Demetrius D. Griffin.

Sunday, November 26

HARVEST RALLY: The World Bible Church at 161 Main Street is hosting a Harvest Rally Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.

The pastor is Apostle Wayne and First Lady Minster Brenda Davis.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Popular Spring Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama will celebrate its 135th Church Anniversary on November 26, 2017 at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard D. Jacobs is the pastor.

Guest Minister is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr, Pastor of New Harmony & Mt. Olive Baptist Churches. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 165 Pine Avenue in Camp Hill. For more information, contact Lisa Rowe at lrowe40@yahoo.com.

DEDICATION SERVICE: Lake Pointe Baptist Church will dedicate two new buildings at the morning service beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 26. The dedication service will include a time of thanksgiving and prayer followed by a concert by Wes Hampton. Wes sings tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band and is providing the concert in recognition of the opening of Lake Pointe’s new buildings. The public is invited and you can obtain more information by calling the church office at 256-373-3293 or by email to pastor@lakepointebaptist.com with any questions.

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Thursday, November 30

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting the Women’s Bible Study “War Room” Nov. 30 from noon to 1 p.m.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Central Alabama Community College Concert and Community Band will host a Christmas Concert Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Cener. There will be a meet and greet from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Sunday, December 2

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks.

All are invited to this free, casual dinner.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 152nd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. Jessie Mays of Marrietta Baptist Church. Pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Jimmy Thomas.

Sunday, December 10

CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Friends of Dadeville in concert with the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring the 4th Annual “Spirit of a Hometown Christmas” Parade scheduled for Dec. 10 in Dadeville. This annual event features a wide variety of floats and parade participants, arts and crafts booths, a children’s venue, food booths and more importantly, Santa Claus.

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n March of this year, the Alabama Community College System took a giant leap forward when it brought on a giant in state government and one of Alabama’s preeminent leaders, Jimmy Baker, to be Chancellor.

When you have a conversation with Chancellor Baker, he uses words that you do not normally hear in the same sentence, like exciting and community college. He says it is an exciting time. For a myriad of reasons, across the state, community colleges and technical training have been viewed as second best when it comes to higher education options. Sit down with Chancellor Baker and you will leave convinced that Alabama’s community colleges can do more to move the state forward than any other entity in the state.

For an institution that in the past had a history of caring a lot about buildings, he is singularly focused on doing what is in the best interest of students. To him, that means an open door policy at every college across the system. Anyone looking to better themselves should be able to walk in the door and find opportunity

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at their local community college.

For some that opportunity looks like core academic coursework to transfer to a four-year or advanced degree at a fraction of the cost. For others that means stackable credentials and skills training to leave the classroom and step directly into a career. It could also mean general literacy and workforce skills or specific job training for a specific industry. The paths are as varied as the student population, which ranges from high school students participating in dual enrollment classes to adult learners who are seeking to advance their careers and everything in between.

The Alabama Community College System consists of 24 community and technical colleges residing in each of the state’s urban centers as well as rural locales across the state. Additionally, extensive workforce development training for Alabama business

and industry through the Alabama Technology Network also resides within the system.

Baker argues that the system’s reach across the state and each college’s connection with their local community makes them the most adaptable, allowing each college to made adjustments based on the needs of their service area.

Imagine if this were the case in every community: a new auto manufacturer announces 200 jobs in Anytown, Alabama and the local Anytown Community College is already working to adapt courses and training to ensure the workforce is ready.

Anyone familiar with Alabama realizes the dramatic change in the economy over the past halfcentury. Entire industries have disappeared, replaced with new technology based careers requiring a different knowledge base.

The System is committed to being part of the solution.

Baker knows that means being honest with students about opportunities that are available and the education, skills, and training needed to secure them. The Alabama Department of

Labor estimates that there are more than 14,000 industrial manufacturing and transportation job openings each year. The Alabama Community College System is addressing the issue head-on by partnering with the state to provide two certification programs that upon completion translate into a job in manufacturing or production. Alabama is the first state in the nation to roll out these certifications statewide.

The System also made headlines when it was selected as one of only six community colleges systems in the entire country by Apple, Inc. to launch a new app-development curriculum.

Students who participate in the courses will learn coding and app development with Apple’s Swift programming language, preparing them for a wide variety of careers in our ever-increasing technology driven economy.

While workforce training is a key mission of the ACCS, equal to its focus is to provide Alabama students with the academic coursework they need to be successful. A great number of students come to the community college to take coursework to prepare them

to transition to a four-year institution. These students are receiving the same quality of coursework and instruction as they would at other institutions but with smaller class sizes and less cost.

Over the past several years, thanks to support from the Alabama Legislature, dual enrollment has continued to expand across the state. Students can take courses and receive both high school and college credit. In many instances, scholarships or grant funds are provided so students are afforded this opportunity at no cost to them. Students who participate will not only graduate high school with college credits under their belt but they will also be more prepared for the rigors of college having already experienced a college classroom.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.

Thanksgiving holidays mean family and food M

id-November being here already seems like a bit of a shock to me. Time passes so quickly unless you are the children waiting for something special.

Now we look forward to Thanksgiving, a wonderful family nongifting celebration for which we are truly thankful and enjoy the best food and combinations thereof.

A brined and grillsmoked turkey along

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with dressing and all the fixins’ that’s what I look forward to at this time of year.

I love this holiday and enjoy it more because it’s special. We use the Thanksgiving tablecloth and good china. Then wonderful leftovers and even

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turkey soup. Hoping yours will be as enjoyable and you have a family re-union of sorts to look back on. Growing up in the Greater London area of the United Kingdom, there was no Thanksgiving to celebrate. But now I’m a Southern Country girl. I love it.

Can you believe we got our first Christmas card this past week from my Godmother who is my mum’s sister Ena, and husband Alex. They retired from owning a bed and breakfast to Ilfracombe, Devon with a peaceful ocean view.

Happy Birthday to Deborah DuPriest of Kellyton Nov. 20 and on the 21st, the sweetheart couple of Equality, Herb and Irma Traylor celebrate 58 years of marriage.

Trade Day comes this Saturday in Millerville.

It is just a straight drive north on Highway 9, about 5 miles past Goodwater, on the left at the old high school there. They open early with breakfast for sale and close at 2 p.m. The vendors are a group of lovely, friendly folks, ready to make deals.

We love to watch informative television programs on world history at our house.

We recently saw one called “Nazi Blueprint of Evil.” Find it interesting to learn that the very famous fashion house of Hugo Boss, began in Eastern Germany in a small factory with ten sewing machines. Apparently in 1924 Mr. Boss was hired to design and sew-up Hitler’s SS Stormtroopers uniforms in his small factory.

Humane Shelters remind us to keep our animals safe over Thanksgiving. If you travel, make sure your dog is in good care, fed and watered until you return. I can say from experience, it is so dangerous when you live in the country where there are no leash/pen laws and dogs roam. The best thing we’ve done for our animals was getting them a fenced area to keep them safe.

There is so much more to adopting a dog, than the feeding.

Some time back, a dog named Helfin, a fixed Corgi/shepherd mix boy, 3 years old found himself at the shelter. His owner really let him down by not having him on heartworm medication, then abandoning him.

Heflin tested positive for heartworms. When this happens, the dog

suffers. For getting well, they need a quiet restful place to recover while on medicine which costs between $300 and $400.

Heartworm disease is painful for dogs and in comparison to the ‘fix’ which is much cheaper and easy to provide for monthly protection that comes in a beefy treat.

My heart breaks when I see uncared for, malnourished animals, especially the small furry ones. I always think of our Zak, who came from the shelter at 2 year old. He 8 pounds, full of worms in his lungs, and just ‘fixed.’ Now Zak is the best dog. He is healthy, muscular, 20 pounds, smart, loving and loyal.

Remember, dogs cannot live off the land like cats. They need human companionship to stay healthy. We are the keepers of the animals.

If I could, I’d have more little dogs to care for and love, but Ron thinks six is enough.

Until next week, stay warm and keep smiling.

Morgan is a community columnist for the Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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Transformation presentation.

PATH’s Ella MacFiggen was instrumental in getting Blue Zones Project to visit the area last year. “We have been anticipating this for over a year,�

MacFiggen said.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Blue Zones officials are meeting with community members to see what they can identify and do. “Today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) we have over 20 one-on-one executive level meetings in the community,� MacFiggen said.

She explained this is to get information out to leaders that could help with the financial costs of the Blue Zones Project. “Tomorrow we will have a debrief at Emporium Wine,�

MacFiggen said. “They will tell what they found out. They will go back and in six months present a finding document and we will have a decision to make as to whether or not we can move forward at that time.�

MacFiggen said PATH pursued the partnership. “Blue Zones did not choose us,� MacFiggen said. “We chose them.�

PATH has established several goals if the partnership comes to be, including a five percent decrease in Medicaid claims, a five percent reduction in the obesity rate, a ten percent increase in exercise programs, a five percent increase in fresh food consumption and a 20 percent increase in volunteerism.

Blue Zone CEO Ben Leedle presented some staggering stats about the area. One in two do not exercise, one in two have not seen a dentist in the last year, three in four are obese or overweight and one in five have been diagnosed with depression.

But Leedle said there is hope. “Small changes make huge impacts,� Leedle said.

The Blue Zones Project has been researching communities around the world in for decades where residents have few health problems and live years longer than Americans. As a result of the research Blue Zones Project’s Tony Buettner says Americans “are leaving 12 good years on the table.�

The company has identified nine principles, The Power 9, to follow to improve well-being and are key to living healthier longer. “These are grass roots efforts,â€? Buettner said. • Move Naturally: Find ways to move more. You’ll burn calories without thinking about it. • Purpose: Wake up with purpose each day and add up to seven years to your life. • Down Shift: Reverse disease by finding a stressrelieving strategy that works for you. • 80 Percent Rule: Eat mindfully and stop when 80 percent full. • Plant Slant: Put more fruits and vegetables on your plate. • Wine at 5: If you have a healthy relationship with alcohol, enjoy a glass of wine with good friends each day. • Family First: Invest time with family and add up to six

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Blue Zones Project’s Erica Graves, above, leads a focus group on policy following the Transformation presentation. Below, over 60 community leaders were in attendance at Tuesday’s presentation. Bottom, Tony Buettner with Blue Zones Projects speaks to community leaders gathered at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center.

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hanging behind him, Kendrick’s eyes twinkle a bit as he talks about what is growing a stone’s throw away.

Last winter at the age of 76, Kendrick decided he wanted to go back to a way the “was raised up” just one last time.

“I was raised up on a cotton farm and I just turned 76 years old and I said I want to plant cotton one more time,” Kendrick said. “My health probably won’t let me do it again, so I figured why not just go ahead and get to it. So I told my wife Judy and she said ‘well go right ahead.’

“To me, cotton is the most beautiful plant there is growing and I never did get it out of my system. So I went on and done it and I will be going to the gin one last time.”

It has been more than three decades since Kendrick last planted cotton on his place, but to see the cotton plants loaded with thick white bolls the size of softballs shows the man hasn’t slipped with time.

His methods haven’t changed either. At a time when cotton farming is automated with massive tractors breaking the ground and planting the seeds and mechanical cotton pickers doing the harvesting, Kendrick didn’t go that route at all.

He did use his son’s tractor a little, but the rows were laid off with his mule Joe pulling a plow. The more than an acre of cotton was planted the same way.

“I know there ain’t many people who do it that way, but I have ben a doing it all my life,” Kendrick said.

“I love to plow a mule. To lay off the rows and plant – that was all just me and Joe. Any hoeing that needed doing, I did that with a hoe by hand.

I know there are faster ways, but I don’t think any other way would make cotton any prettier than what you see right here.”

As far as picking the cotton, that has been by hand as well. Working by himself for the most part, Kendrick lacked just 111 pounds getting to the 1,200 pounds he had targeted before going to the gin.

“I had a few fellas help me every now and then, but for the most part it was just me,” Kendrick said. “It takes a whole lot of picking to make a pound of cotton. You look at that wagon and you can see I’ve been working pretty steady at it.”

With a little luck and good weather, he hopes to be taking a load to the gin at the end of this week or early next week.

“In 1985 I took some cotton to the gin and the man said ‘this is the first time I’ve had any hand-picked cotton in 10 years,’” Kendrick said. “That was 32 years ago, so I don’t know what they’ll say when I bring this one in. I just remember him taking cotton in to the office there at the gin and telling the folks in there, ‘Now this is what cotton is supposed to look like.’”

April Gunn Weldon of the Carrville Gin Company in Tallassee said she can’t recall ever getting a bale of cotton that was picked by hand, but said she is looking forward to seeing what Kendrick has for them.

“I didn’t know anyone still did it that way,” Weldon said.

While Kendrick’s 1.4 acre of cotton pales in comparison to the likes of Cannon Farms that has almost 500 acres planted in Tallapoosa, Macon and Bulloch counties, think of what that 1,200 pounds of cotton means.

That 1,200 pounds of cotton that Kendrick will haul in would make 450 pairs of jeans, or 510 bed sheets, or 628,000 $100 bills, or 1,400 bath towels or 2510 t-shirts, according to information from the Alabama Cotton Producers.

Alabama ranks in the top 10 cotton producing states each year.

Cotton is still grown in 59 of Alabama’s 67 counties and the top 10 cotton-producing counties are Cherokee, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lauderdale, Madison and Monroe.

A bale of cotton brings a little more than $0.70 cents a pound.

“Oh no, I didn’t do this for the money,” Kendrick said. “I just wanted to see it grow one last time.

Nobody who does this is going to get rich, especially this little dab I do.

It’s just something that’s inside you that you can never get out.

“I don’t know of but one other row crop farmer in Tallapoosa County and that’s Toby Hanson up in New Site,” Kendrick said.

“He’s a big-time operation. But he’s a good friend of mine and I’m proud for what he has done and anybody who can make it farming these days. I’m on my way out, but I’d like to see him take to raising cotton. There ain’t nothing as pretty out there in the field.”

John Kendrick has been farming a hilly plot of land on Highway 63 North between Alexander City and Hackneyville for more than 50 years. After taking a 32year break from growing cotton, Kendrick planted more than acre this year at the age of 76. Top, Kendrick sits of the front porch of a house he built, just like the one on a Chambers County cotton farm where he was raised.

Above, he hold the thick white polls in his hands.

Each day he hand picks cotton and fills a wagon in a shed on his farm, working towards 1,200 pounds of cotton. He calls cotton the most beautiful plant there is and to see the quality of what he has grown, left, makes you believe Kendrick may be right.

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Auburn Tigers dominate No. 1 Georgia

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’ve been doing some sort of sports show, whether on radio or TV, for almost five years now. I did something last Friday I had never done before in all that time.

I picked against the Auburn Tigers on the air. I also picked Georgia in this very paper last week as well. It wasn’t a clerical error and it wasn’t a classic case of temporary insanity. The simple truth is I didn’t believe in Auburn or more specifically in Gus Malzahn.

In fact, I’ve spent the last several weeks presenting evidence about how the Tigers have failed to win big games during the last four years. I’ve also been pretty rough on Malzahn. While every fact presented is just as true today as it was last week, I can honestly say I have never been happier to be so wrong about a football game in all my life.

I won’t go as far as to say my faith has been restored, but it was a gigantic leap in the right direction.

Obviously, I will be picking against the Tigers for the rest of this year and quite possibly for the rest of my life if similar outcomes continue.

Hyperbole aside, Auburn’s complete and utter domination of the No. 1-ranked Georgia Bulldogs may very well be the most impressive win by the Tigers in my lifetime. AU has crushed plenty of teams over the years by a much wider margin of victory, but not one so highly ranked and playing so well.

The Bulldogs were averaging about 280 yards rushing per game.

Holding a team to 50 percent below its average would be considered remarkable. The Tigers gave up a measly 46 yards on the ground. That is truly astounding.

Auburn has faced the No. 1 team in the country 12 times since 1970.

The Tigers have four victories during that span. They defeated No. 1 Florida, 36-33, in 1994 and No. 1 Florida again, 23-20, in 2001. No. 1 Alabama fell to the Tigers 34-28 in 2013.

While hardly any game could match the euphoria of the Kick Six, Saturday’s win over No. 1 Georgia was more impressive because of its domination. I know some would argue that Georgia was a little overrated and maybe it was, but it’s still a very good team.

The Tigers’ history has to be taken into account as well.

Malzahn and crew were on a threegame losing streak to the Dawgs and it just seemed like they had Auburn’s number.

A good friend of mine always says the only way to break a streak like that is to finally and ultimately be sick of losing. Of course, no one likes losing, but it has to go beyond the normal disgust. It has to rise to a level of absolute abhorrence.

That’s the look I saw in the eyes of every player wearing a blue jersey on Saturday. They were not under any circumstances going to let it happen again. Auburn came out and did something to Georgia that no one else this season has been able to do and that is punch them in the mouth.

The Bulldogs didn’t handle it very well at all and imploded to some degree. It was glorious to see Auburn finally rise to the occasion and truly put its capabilities on display.

As great as it was, the Tigers must now put this game behind them and focus on the last two regular-season opponents. There is no margin for error.

ULM 24, Auburn 23.

Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

BACK TO WORK Generals begin offseason workouts

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After what many would consider a disappointing season, the Horseshoe Bend Generals are right back at it, having begun offseason workouts on Monday.

And with the graduation of more than half their roster looming over their heads, the Generals are going to have to put in a lot of offseason work in order to remain competitive next year.

“With those younger guys, you just gotta get them in there and get them stronger,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “We’re going to be counting on so many of this year’s eighth-, ninth- and 10th-graders, so we’ve just got to get them as big, strong and fast as we can.”

The Generals will do three to four days of weight lifting per week, except for the players that’re on the basketball team, who will be in the weight room at least twice a week.

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Horseshoe Bend’s Trace Meadows runs against Vincent’s William Harris. Meadows is one of the Generals’ biggest losses to graduation this season.

Although there is a lot of crossover with both the basketball and baseball teams, Averett is looking forward to his first full offseason with the team. Hired in April, Averett’s first real look at his squad was during spring

practice.

“Hopefully, it’ll benefit a lot,” Averett said. “They kinda know me now and have seen me every day, and I’ll be able to push them a little bit more in the weight room. They’ll know more what to expect,

and hopefully we can get a little bit more done. As far as offensively and defensively, I think they got a better idea of what to expect and understand a little bit more what we’re trying to do.”

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AHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS Class 7A Second round Auburn (10-1) at McGill-Toolen (11-0) Lee-Montgomery (7-3) at CentralPhenix City (10-0) Mountain Brook (8-3) at Thompson (11-0) Hoover (8-3) at Hewitt-Trussville (110) Class 6A Second round Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (8-3) at Saraland (8-3) Park Crossing (10-1) at Opelika (8-3) Wetumpka (10-1) at CarverMontgomery (5-6) Sidney Lanier (10-1) at Spanish Fort (10-1) Austin (11-0) at Shades Valley (8-3) Ramsay (7-4) at Pinson Valley (11-0) Muscle Shoals (9-2) at Oxford (11-0) Clay-Chalkville (9-2) at Homewood (10-1) Class 5A Second round Calera (7-4) at Beauregard (9-1) St. Paul’s (10-1) at Carroll (11-0) Clay Central (8-3) at Demopolis (9-2) Eufaula (9-2) at Vigor (8-3) Mae Jemison (9-1) at St. Clair County (8-3)

Wenonah (9-1) at Mortimer Jordan (9-2) Brooks (8-2) at Etowah (10-1) Briarwood Christian (11-0) at LeeHuntsville (8-3) Class 4A Second round Tallassee (10-1) at Bibb County (101) UMS-Wright (9-2) at Montgomery Catholic (10-1) W.S. Neal (6-5) at Alabama Christian (9-2) Saint James (8-3) at Andalusia (10-1) Rogers (11-0) at Hokes Bluff (9-2) Jacksonville (8-3) at Fayette County (9-2) Wilson (10-1) at Cherokee County (5-6) Dora (9-2) at Saks (11-0) Class 3A Second round Gordo (10-1) at Mobile Christian (8-3) Clarke County (9-2) at Wicksburg (10-1) American Christian (8-3) at Montgomery Academy (9-2) Hillcrest-Evergreen (10-1) at Oakman (8-3) Sylvania (10-1) at West Morgan (10-

1) Randolph County (10-1) at Fultondale (11-0) Colbert Heights (7-4) at Weaver (7-4) J.B. Pennington (9-2) at Piedmont (10-1) Class 2A Second round Luverne (9-2) at Aliceville (7-4) Leroy (9-2) at Ariton (10-1) Thorsby (8-2) at Goshen (10-1) Abbeville (9-2) at St. Luke’s Episcopal (9-1) Sulligent (10-1) at Reeltown (7-4) LaFayette (9-2) at Fyffe (11-0) Lamar County (7-4) at Ranburne (5-6) Sand Rock (9-2) at Lanett (11-0) Class 1A Second round Isabella (10-1) at Wadley (10-0) Marengo (8-3) at Georgiana (11-0) Talladega County Central (7-3) at Maplesville (10-0) Brantley (8-3) at Sweet Water (9-2) Addison (9-2) at Hackleburg (10-1) South Lamar (8-3) at Cedar Bluff (7-3) Cherokee (8-3) at Lynn (11-0) Spring Garden (7-3) at Pickens County (9-2)

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U10 Alex City Youth Soccer championship teams Pictured is the U10 team that won the Alexander City Youth Soccer fall regular season championship. Team members included, front row, from left, Grant Sheffield, Kolton Young, Ben Fox, Cohen McDonald, Dale Smith, Kevin Andrade, Macelina Chimalhua; back row, coaches Doug Sheffield and Adam Young.

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On the back of Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson, above, and its defense, the Tigers defeated the Dawgs 40-17 setting up a possible rematch in the SEC Championship if Auburn can defeat Alabama. Left, Ryan Davis scores for the Tigers, while below left, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is sacked by Auburn’s Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson.

Auburn defeats Georgia setting up epic Iron Bowl with College Playoffs on the line

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Generals Horseshoe Bend also had some struggles with low numbers, especially during summer workouts, and Averett is hoping to make expectations for offseason work clearer this year.

Although the Generals do graduate nearly 20 seniors, they’re working on getting back some athletes who played football in the past but didn’t come out this year. Averett also said there were some young standouts.

“Nywanski Russell was a sophomore, and he did a good job at receiver and played corner for us pretty much all year long,” Averett said. “He’ll be one of the standouts next year hopefully.”

In order to be more successful next season, Horseshoe Bend will also have to change its mentality.

After starting the season 2-2, including a narrow loss to Reeltown, the Generals suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Holtville.

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points early in the third quarter before letting the Bulldogs crawl back into it and escape with a 42-35 win at the last second.

From there, the Generals never seemed to recover, going 1-5 to end the season.

“I know that game took a lot out of them because they wanted to win that game ’cause of (former HBS) coach (Jason) Franklin, but mentally, I think they were still in it,” Averett said. “Sometimes if you hadn’t had a whole lot of success, it’s hard to stay up there at that level that it takes to be as successful as we wanted to be.”

Despite missing the playoffs, Horseshoe Bend did have a few nice surprises, one of the biggest coming in the form of linebacker Parker Branch, who finished with a staggering 183 total tackles.

“Parker was a big surprise,” Averett said. “He played on the line last year and thought he’d do a good job at linebacker, but we weren’t expecting him

to be as successful as he was.”

Horseshoe Bend will also be graduating top running back Trace Meadows and quarterback Cade Worthy, both of whom were integral to the success of the General offense. Despite missing two full games with an injury, Meadows finished with 1,117 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns; Worthy passed for 1,272 yards and nine touchdowns.

“I’m proud of the guys and how they played and the effort,” Averett said.

“Obviously we would’ve liked to have done a little bit better.

Expectations were a little bit higher, sometimes things just don’t go in your favor.”

Now, it’s time to look toward next season.

“Everybody likes the season, and I’d much rather be still practicing this week but this is where you get better,” Averett said. “You win ballgames now.

Submitted / The Outlook It doesn’t happen in September and October; you win them in Horseshoe Bend’s Joe Railey stops a Woodland running back earlier this season. the offseason.”

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The ninth ‘Tribute to Veterans’ event held in Wetumpka for Veterans Day

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Veterans across Elmore County were acknowledged at the 9th Annual Tribute to Veterans Concert and Gallery of Honor held Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka on Veterans Day, dedicated to local artist and World War I veteran, John Kelly Fitzpatrick.

The event held in a nearly packed cathedral was both somber and festive with a concert that included several musical arrangements of patriotic scores, plus a number of ceremonies in between with a focus on the nation’s military members.

The tribute was largely organized by Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gardner Perdue, retired, who is also assistant Scout Master of Wetumpka Boy Scouts Troop 50.

A number of veterans spanning decades of war and conflict from numerous branches were in the pews that night, and throughout the event they were acknowledged several times in the various arrangements.

Along with the historical local figure, artist and veteran, John Kelly Fitzpatrick, who the event was dedicated to, there were prominent veterans of the area that were also commemorated.

“So we memorialize him (Fitzpatrick) tonight as we approach the 100th anniversary of World War I,” Perdue said. “We no longer have any World War I veterans and our World War II veterans are few and far between.”

There were about three WWII veterans in attendance that night.

The playing of “Taps” by Melanie Perry followed the dedication.

Elmore County Commissioner Earl Reeves

and local veterinarian, John Kelliher were presented flags that night by Perdue.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 50 folded the flags to present to Reeves and Kelliher as Perdue read brief biographies of their time spent in Vietnam.

Perdue talked about Kelliher’s decorated career piloting helicopters, and Reeves’ reception of a Purple Heart from then President Lyndon B. Johnson after sustaining an anti-tank mine wound as a paratrooper.

Several local artists and musicians contributed to the arrangements that night, some from surrounding Elmore County city’s like Tallassee and Eclectic, and others from the Montgomery area.

Another Elmore County Commissioner, and Army veteran, Mack Daugherty, was among the musical contributors.

He played piano on the “Patriotic Medley,” after which all attending veterans were asked to step forward and gather at the front of the chapel.

Dozens of men and women of differing age groups stood before the audience before the closing remarks were made by Trinity Reverend Bob Henderson.

“I truly do give thanks for what this concert has come to mean for this city and the surrounding area,” Henderson said.

A Gallery of Honor was set up in an adjacent church building with tables of memorabilia displaying the life and times of local veterans.

Among them was a table commemorating the life of a locally renown figure and World War II veteran, John DeVenney, which was stood over by his wife, another renown local figure, Shirley DeVenney who talked about her husband’s life both in the military and out in Wetumpka.

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Veteran and Scout Master Gardner Perdue, middle, along with Boy Scouts Troop 50 of Wetumpka performed the Presentation of the Flag ceremony for veterans County Commissioner Earle Reeves and Dr. John Kelliher. Below, after the performance of the Patriotic Medley all veterans were asked to come stand at the front of the chapel in Trinity Episcopal Church.

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