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Alabama coach Nick Saban, left, is 3-2 against Auburn coach Gus Malzahn going into today’s Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa.

The Irony Bowl Saban’s decision steers Tua, Tide on GOAT path What remains to be seen is how long Saban continues to coach. It’s unlikely he will coach as long as Bryant and he doesn’t need to because he’s already the best.

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uburn will beat Alabama in today’s Iron Bowl.

And then we will see Donald Trump and Maxine Waters walk handin-hand across Lake Martin and stop to smooch under a sprig of mistletoe.

Ironically enough, though, last year’s loss to the Tigers enlightened Nick Saban

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After graduating first in his class, Pickler was offered For the past 45 his choice of assignyears, Gordon Pickler ments. He chose a has been selling real station in France, estate in the Lake serving with an Martin area, giving Air Force squadron people the chance to dating back to the Pickler purchase their own First World War’s slice of lakefront property.

Lafayette Escadrille (a unit However, real estate was not of American volunteers servalways Pickler’s career path. ing in the French air wing He enlisted in the U.S. Air prior to the U.S. entering Force in 1950, during the the war), based at a former Korean War, and served for German fighter base near 23½ years.

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Two unrelated shootings in a roughly 12-hour period between Thanksgiving night and Friday afternoon in Alexander City left one person dead and four others injured, police said.

Alexander City Police Department Capt. Mario Hodge said the shootings were not connected.

The fatal shooting occurred Thursday night on Roosevelt Drive and two others were injured in the incident, according to Alexander Police Department Sgt. Michael Waldrop.

On Friday, two people were wounded in an exchange of gunfire during an argument on Christian Street, and illegal drugs were found in the car the victims took to the scene, Alexander City police said.

In the fatal shooting, an Alexander City officer patrolling the area heard gunshots just after midnight, according to Waldrop.

“He was waved down as he went toward the direction of the shots,” Waldrop said.

The Alexander City Fire Department transported three victims to Russell Medical.

“One was treated and released, another was transported to UAB and the other died,” Waldrop said.

With an investigation under way, police would not comment on the identities of the victims and the shooter Friday.

Numerous beer cans were seen the next day scattered among two yards at the scene between S Street and Booker Street.

In Friday’s incident, the victims were arguing and shot each other, said Hodge, who added one was transported by the Alexander City Fire Department to

Black Friday shopping in Alexander City Kim McKimmon of Birmingham looks at ornaments made by Lila Graves at Christmas at the Crossroads on Friday. To see more photos from Black Friday in Alexander City, see Page 9 inside.

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Women’s opposing viewpoints could doom couple’s future DEAR ABBY: I am a Christian who is passionate and vocal about being an ally to the LGBTQ community. I have close family members and friends who are part of that community, so I never waiver in my support or understanding. I am also a feminist. These beliefs are deeply a part of who I am and how I live my life.

Recently, my boyfriend’s mother and I got into an argument about my support and advocacy for the LGBTQ community. She’s very conservative and opinionated, and her viewpoints are outdated. She has denounced the women’s movement and scoffed at the idea that men and women aren’t treated equally in this day and age.

I tried my best to make good points, but the conversation ended with her telling me I need to pray because my beliefs aren’t consistent with my faith.

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ed me because my boyfriend remained silent while his mother chastised me. Now I’m worried about our future. If we have children one day, I would never want them to be exposed to such hatred and ignorance.

When I expressed these concerns to my guy, I got the classic, “Well, that’s just how she is” response. How can I have a healthy relationship with my boyfriend’s family if we are at such odds with our core beliefs? -- OPEN-MINDED IN THE SOUTH DEAR OPEN-MINDED: You can’t. There are none so blind as those who will not see, so don’t waste your time trying to get your boyfriend’s mother to

see the light. And don’t hold your breath waiting for your boyfriend to defend you because when it comes to prying open her perspective, he’s not up to it. You should have another conversation with him about this, but if you make no headway, recognize it’s time to move on.

DEAR ABBY: My grandmother had beautiful but simple emerald jewelry. When I was 10, she told me that because I was her only grandchild who shared emerald as a birthstone, when she died, the jewelry would be mine.

Fast-forward 30 years.

A year before her death, my grandmother asked my mother if there was anything of hers we wanted. Mom immediately mentioned the emerald jewelry for me. Grandma then informed Mom that we were “too late,” she’d already given it to my aunt, her daughter-in-law. I never let on to my grandmother

how upset I was, but I was devastated. A year later she passed away at 86. It’s not her fault that she forgot she’d promised the jewelry to me.

My aunt has no daughters, and the odds are slim that she’ll have grandchildren. I don’t want to ask her to give me the jewelry. My grandmother was precious to her, too. But would it be wrong to ask her to not promise it to anyone else, and to leave it to me in her will? -- HOPEFUL IN CANADA DEAR HOPEFUL: You wouldn’t be wrong, but it will require a delicate touch. Not only should you do it, you should do it soon, before she does exactly what you fear.

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Above: First responders carry one of two shooting victims from Christian Street Friday afternoon. Right: Alexander City Police Department investigator Riley Foshee collects evidence at the scene of Friday afternoon’s shooting on Christian Street.

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down approximately 20 yards of Christian Street. Investigators marked those and preserved the evidence in brown paper bags.

They could also be seen taking evidence from a car Hodge said the victims traveled in to reach the scene. Evidence collected from the car included a cell phone.

A quick chemical test was seen being performed on evidence on top of the car.

Russell Medical and the other by private vehicle.

Police did not identify the victims as of press time or discuss potential charges.

One of the individuals left the street and made his way to the porch of a home on Christian Street, where first responders began treating the victim.

Shell casings, shoes and other evidence were scattered

“We did find illegal drugs in the car,” Hodge said.

After the victims were transported to the emergency room, family members began arriving at the scene before quickly leaving for Russell Medical.

One of the two victims was transported to Baptist South Hospital. The condition of the victims was not known at press time.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department November 20

• Tyler Samuel Stroud, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Kenneth Lynn Tankersley, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and violation of domestic violence order.

• Harassment was

reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassing communications was reported on Locust Street.

• Illegal chaining or tethering and cruelty to dog or cat was reported in Alexander City.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department November 22

• Kristi Whetstone of County Road 34 in Dadeville was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.

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• Labrinkin McKenzie of Booker Street in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful distribution of a controlled

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• A resident of Alehea Loop in Alexander City filed a report in reference to criminal littering.

• A resident of Central Avenue in Alexander City filed a report in reference to theft.

• A resident of Old Tree Road in Dadeville filed a report in reference to theft.

Dadeville Police Department November 20

• An Auburn man, age 50, was arrested for driving under the influence on East South Street.

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 49 resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.

• A motor vehicle reported for unauthorized use in September was recovered in Talladega.

• A report was filed for domestic violence third and robbery third that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Boulevard.

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• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in moderate property damage. Emergency personnel treated and released one person on scene.

November 16

• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on North Broadnax Street, resulting in moderate property damage. Emergency personnel transported one person from the scene.

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• A report was filed for disorderly conduct that occurred in the Dadeville area.

Obituaries Mrs. Donna Arthur

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November 19

• A Dadeville woman, age 51, was arrested on three warrants for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for leaving the scene of an accident that occurred on Highway 280.

• A three motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 resulting in major property damage.

Emergency personnel transported one person from the scene.

Mrs. Donna Arthur, age 59, of Alexander City, Alabama died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at her residence. Funeral Services are incomplete. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Tarus Lewis Mr. Tarus Lewis, 42, of Alexander City, AL died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. Final arrangements pending and entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

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Paris the Luftwaffe used to protect a nearby Renault factory.

During his more than two decades in the service, Pickler was stationed in France, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ohio, and also served two tours of duty in Vietnam before finally concluding his Air Force career as the director of research at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery.

One of the tensest moments in Pickler’s Air Force career came when he was part of a bomber group involved in the Strategic Air Command’s “Reflex” program, in which American bombers armed with nuclear payloads stood ready to deliver their ordnance to targets in the Soviet Union.

One of the main scenarios Pickler said his group practiced was dropping 100 hydrogen bombs within a 20-mile radius of downtown Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), then lingering over the area and thwarting enemy defenses. Should this have led to all-out nuclear war, Pickler said he and others knew of salt caves in Finland and Sweden, where they would consider hiding out to try and survive the atomic conflict.

Another tense moment came while stationed in Germany in the 1950s. After President Dwight Eisenhower voiced his support for the 1956 revolution in Hungary, Pickler’s unit stood by with a mission to bomb Soviet tanks moving on Budapest as the Soviets moved to crush the revolution and reinstate a Communist regime. However, Eisenhower called off the mission, leaving the Soviets to reclaim control of Hungary.

Pickler has a number of interesting stories about his time in the military, including some of the awards he received and several of the people he met because of the positions he held.

“During one of my tours in Vietnam, I was on a C-47 during (President Richard) Nixon’s policy of Vietnamization, where units were composite and made of Americans and South Vietnamese,” Pickler said. “We were on the C-47 to detect Viet Cong and North Vietnamese radio signals. They were bad about maintaining radio silence. If we detected a

transmitter, we could call in a B-52 airstrike. At this time, the North Vietnamese had obtained some Soviet anti-air shoulder launchers. One flight, I was standing at the back door to get some fresh air when I saw a flash of light coming from a village the North Vietnamese had just captured. I thought it was a heat-seeking missile, so I grabbed a flare gun and shot it out of the plane so the missile would follow it.”

For his action in saving the flight from the enemy missile, Pickler said he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, while he also earned the Air Medal twice — once for helping save a B-47 bomber and its crew from crashing after the plane suffered a hydraulic failure and again for shooting down a Soviet sampling balloon over the Bay of Biscay off the west coast of France.

During his time in the Air Force, Pickler had the chance to meet former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and the Shah of Iran when the Shah donated money for an addition to the library at Maxwell.

Other lighthearted stories Pickler shared included how, while stationed in Germany near the town of Landstuhl, his unit had to use part of the local Autobahn as a runway.

While serving in the United Kingdom, Pickler was privileged to see one of the first TV broadcasts of The Beatles.

Upon his retirement from the Air Force, Pickler took a job at Troy University, eventually becoming the Dean of Arts and Sciences. At one point, Chancellor Dr. Ralph Adams tasked Pickler to see about setting up master’s programs at Air Force bases in Europe. The effort was successful and helped the university earn the nickname of “Kudzu University.”

“At one point, Troy had 31 locations, even one in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,” Pickler said.

While he has enjoyed the real estate industry for the past 45 years, Pickler said he was thankful to have served his country for more than two decades in the Air Force.

“I felt it was my good fortune to serve,” Pickler said. “I didn’t see it as a duty, I saw it as an opportunity. I had the good fortune to have an exciting and rewarding career.”

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Camp Fire offers youth ways to find their potential Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the United Way is holding its 2019 fundraising campaign, “Be a Lifesaver of Hope.”

To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or visit www. unitedwaylakemartin.org.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

HOW YOU CAN HELP There are many ways other than donating money through the Lake Martin United Way to help the local Camp Fire organization. Chapter leader Brandy Galvan said the group can always use arts and crafts projects, art supplies such as construction paper, glue, paint, crayons, markers, colored pencils and tape, and also needs new folding chairs.

For the youth of Alexander City and Tallapoosa County, finding one’s potential and gaining a greater understanding of what it means to serve others can be an important goal to reach.

One organization helping young people achieve this is the local Camp Fire chapter, led by Brandy Galvan.

Since the national Camp Fire organization was founded in 1953, children and teenagers going through the program have had a number of opportunities to explore their full potential and also learned to effectively function as caring, self-directed and responsible individuals.

Throughout the year, Camp Fire participants take part in a number of community service projects. These include volunteering with the Salvation Army during the holiday season to ring the bell next to the group’s iconic red kettles, collecting canned goods for the local food bank and school supplies for those in need, and visiting places such as the Lake Martin Animal Shelter, Bill Nichols State Veterans Home and many of the local nursing homes.

Camp Fire members also participate in fundraisers throughout the year and enjoy a campout every spring at Wind Creek State Park.

Galvan gave a shining example of how the local Camp Fire chapter showed a caring spirit for one of its own in a time of need.

“We had a very sweet second-grader, Breck Mobley, last year that had a very serious spinal brain condition that

required her to travel to New York City for a surgery,” Galvan said. “She had to stay in New York City for a month.

We held a candlelight prayer circle in the parking lot beside the Camp Fire hut the night before her surgery. We had it on Facebook Live with her mother. Her mother knew about it but Breck was completely surprised.”

During the circle, Mobley’s church pastor joined the Camp Fire while her fellow members shared how much they loved her. The circle offered special prayers for not only Mobley and her family but also the doctors and hospital staff involved in the surgery and recovery process.

“Breck came through the surgery like a champ and her Camp Fire family was praying for her, sending her cards and encouraging her the whole time,” Galvan said. “She was able to come home from New York, start going back to school and coming back to her Camp Fire meetings.

Her parents said it meant so much to her and to them to have that support from all the Camp Fire girls the night before her surgery.”

The local Camp Fire organization — which averages 150 members every year — is always looking for new participants interested in finding their potential and serving others at the same time.

For more information about the group, its Facebook page is “Camp Fire Alabama- Alexander City.” Registration for Camp Fire is held every August, and meetings are held at the Camp Fire hut in the Sportplex in Alexander City.

Iron Bowl liberal offensive philosophies hold hands? Saban and Tua Tagovailoa have proven so.

What we are witnessing is because Saban made a program-changing decision last season that can be compared to Paul “Bear” Bryant’s move to the wishbone.

The events that followed have spawned greatestof-alltime discussions, which is hallowed turf for Alabama football Tagovailoa — is Tagovailoa the best quarterback in Tide history?

Is Saban the best coach in college football history?

It’s a thin argument to say Tagovailoa — only 20 games into his career, 11 as a starter — is already the finest quarterback to ever pull a crimson jersey over his shoulders, given many of the others who have played the most visible position for the most quintessential of college football programs. Those include Joe Namath, Ken Stabler and Bart Starr, all NFL Hall of Famers. And remember AJ McCarron, Jay Barker, Richard Todd, Jeff Rutledge and Steadman Shealy, all of whom won national championships.

But there is no doubt Tagovailoa is the first modern-era Alabama quarterback who has slung this fabled program onto his back and carried it — even with his knee buckling — an extraordinary circumstance for a team traditionally constructed around defense, running the ball and a quarterback who serves a managed role, takes few risks and doesn’t lose a game.

Tagovailoa is not related to the quarterback caretakers who for years put the ball in play for UA. Instead of playing not to lose, he

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plays to win and obviously makes a staggering difference, throwing for 42 touchdowns and only four interceptions in 20 games.

According to Scott Hunter — Bryant’s starting quarterback who enjoyed a 10-year NFL career and held many of the Tide’s passing records for 20 years until the mid 1990s — what Tagovailoa and Alabama are doing can be traced to Saban’s decision late last season even before halftime of last year’s national championship game, when he replaced Jalen Hurts with Tagovailoa.

“A clear, long-time difference to me between coach Bryant and coach Saban was coach Bryant preferred a game changer at quarterback and Saban preferred a game manager,” said Hunter, whose 484 yards passing in the 1969 Iron Bowl remains the school and Iron Bowl record.

“Saban realized — and last year’s Auburn game defeat was proof — his approach to the quarterback position was turning into a potential weakness and needed radical rethinking.

“And just like coach Bryant, who made big changes when necessary — going to the wishbone, recruiting black players, moving to bigger, stronger players — coach Saban made that radical change in the second half of the national championship game and is now committed to recruiting and playing a game changer at quarterback.”

Saban, as Bryant did, adjusted with the times, for until this year he preferred the sledgehammer to the stiletto to mutilate opponents.

Which brings us to Saban’s place in history.

Many can debate the identity of the greatest college football coach of all time — Saban, Bryant, Bobby Bowden, Eddie Robinson, Pop Warner or Knute Rockne, who inno-

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vated the forward pass — but more importantly there is no argument Saban is the greatest coach in the chronicles of the Alabama organization, as Saban himself would call it, better even than Bryant.

That’s not sacrilege. I wrote that six years ago and the truth has only hardened like concrete since.

Saban is dominant in a much tougher SEC and national landscape than Bryant commanded and his recruiting classes are much more restricted.

Both were and are master motivators, evaluators and developers of talent but, unlike Bryant, Saban

can’t afford many mistakes in recruiting and he doesn’t make many.

What remains to be seen is how long Saban continues to coach.

Bryant coached for 25 seasons and he was even better in the last half of his career than in his first after switching to the wishbone.

It’s unlikely Saban — now in his 12th year — will coach another 13 seasons but it’s clear by his decision to unwrap the Tide’s offense and Tagovailoa that he will not allow dust and cobwebs to infest his thinking and his program. He doesn’t have to coach another 13 years to match

Bryant because he has already surpassed him.

The numbers don’t lie.

After 12 seasons at Alabama, Bryant won three national championships, four SEC championships and was 102-22-6. It took him 21 seasons to win as many national championships

in Tuscaloosa as the six Saban has won in 15 years; remember Saban also won one at LSU in 2003.

After his first 12 seasons at Alabama, Saban has won five national championships, five SEC championships and is 143-20.

Another national championship this season — seemingly ordained if Tagovailoa stays upright — will give Saban seven.

Auburn won’t stand in the way. A Tigers victory today would be the greatest upset in the history of the series, more improbable than the 17-16 “Punt Bama, Punt” game in 1972 and the 34-28 “Kick Six” victory in 2013.

At least Auburn got the most out of what it had in those years.

Jimmy Wigfield is the managing editor of The Alexander City Outlook and a former Alabama and Auburn beat writer for the Mobile PressRegister. Email him at jimmy.wigfield@alexcityoutlook.com.

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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

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t’s Iron Bowl Day again, although Alabama vs. Auburn is an obsession that carries on every day in our state.

Teams are chosen by those moving into the state at the prodding of state residents before the ink is dry on a new lease or mortgage.

Babies are taught to say “War Eagle” or “Roll Tide” at the same time they learn to say “momma” and “daddy.”

Families are divided because of it, at least for a few hours.

Even husbands and wives sit on opposite ends of the couch for the day.

We all have fun ribbing our neighbors, friends, brothers and sisters for cheering for that other team, but it is all in good fun. Just because we choose the other school doesn’t mean there is a reason for hatred of the enemy.

Former foes in the rivalry have come together. Think Sonny and Wimp and there are numerous more examples.

Why not challenge that rival neighbor to a bet?

Keep it fun. Loser wears rival gear to the next neighborhood event.

Why not make it beneficial for all?

Let’s follow in the footsteps of the Iron Bowl Food Bank Challenge, where the food banks are seeking donations in their fans’ favorite team name using the rivalry.

Put real money on the line, but not for money to benefit an individual.

Remember, don’t bet beyond your means.

Something like this — if your team loses, you pay a $1 for every point the winner scored to a charity, or that many hours volunteering for a charity of choice of the winner.

Maybe the losers are in it for $10 a point and the winner for $5 a point.

Just make sure everyone is on board before the game starts.

Just because we cheer for different teams doesn’t mean it has to be an angry rivalry. Make it fun and beneficial for all.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community.

His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point.

His phone number is 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

Steve Robinson

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston.

McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405.

John His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

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

George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge.

His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.

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“The Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.”

—Psalm 100:5

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Chief Justice Roberts is wrong We do have Obama judges and Trump judges

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or someone trying to demonstrate the judiciary is not political, getting into a political fight with the president sure is a funny way to do it.

After President Trump called a judge who ruled against him an “Obama judge,” Chief Justice John Roberts issued an extraordinary public rebuke of the president, declaring in a statement: “We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges.” Roberts was not only wrong to speak out, but also his claim there are no Obama judges or Trump judges is wrong.

If we do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, then why did Senate Republicans block President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia in the final year of Obama’s term? And why did Democrats filibuster Trump’s nominee, Neil Gorsuch, to fill Scalia’s seat?

Even Roberts’ fellow justices know there is a difference. If there were no Obama judges or Trump judges, then why did Anthony Kennedy wait for Trump’s election to announce his retirement? And why doesn’t Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just retire now and let Trump nominate her replacement?

Because they both want a president who would appoint a successor who shares their judicial philosophy. (And, lo and behold, Trump appointed a former Kennedy clerk, Brett Kavanaugh, to succeed him).

The American people know Roberts is wrong.

In the 2016 election, exit polls showed 70 percent of voters said Supreme Court appointments were either the most important or an important factor in deciding their vote. And polls show Republicans expanded their Senate majority in 2018 in large part because conservative voters were

MARC THIESSEN Columnist angered over the left’s brutal campaign of character assassination against Kavanaugh.

Roberts is correct in that we should not have “Trump judges” or “Obama judges.” It would be better for the country if every judge, regardless of which president nominated him or her, strictly interpreted our laws and the Constitution.

But the reality is not all do.

While conservative presidents tend to nominate judges who exercise a philosophy of judicial restraint — follow our laws as written — liberal presidents tend to nominate judicial activists who legislate from the bench and shape the law to reach their preferred outcomes.

The left believes in a “living Constitution,” which can be interpreted to mean whatever they want it to mean without being formally amended.

Democratic presidents have been much more successful than Republicans in nominating judges who hew to their judicial philosophy. Over the past three decades, nearly half of all Republican Supreme Court nominees have either become “swing votes” (Sandra Day O’Connor, Kennedy) or defected to the court’s liberal bloc entirely (David Souter). Even Roberts has joined the court’s liberal bloc at key times, abandoning his judicial philosophy judges should not legislate from the bench to provide the swing vote to uphold Obamacare.

By contrast, not one liberal justice during the past three decades has defected to the conservative bloc or turned into a regular swing vote.

What is true of the Supreme Court applies even more to the appellate courts.

Trump is right, the U.S.

Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit is a disgrace. This is the court that ruled the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance was unconstitutional, that the Second Amendment doesn’t recognize an individual right to bear concealed arms and that bans on assisted suicide are unconstitutional.

This is why it is so important Trump has nominated, and the Senate has confirmed, a record number of district and circuit court judges — and why liberals are aghast at the pace of Trump’s judicial confirmations. As former Hillary Clinton adviser Ronald Klain complained, “Trump’s judicial nominees will be deciding the scope of our civil liberties and the shape of civil rights laws in the year 2050 — and beyond.” Everyone, left and right, knows Roberts is wrong.

We do have an independent judiciary.

Judges are not beholden to any president, including the one who appoints them. The judiciary plays a key role in our system of checks and balances. “Trump judges” should rule against Trump when he is wrong. That is why it is so important for the chief justice stay above politics. Roberts is right that our “independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.” Rolling around in the rhetorical mud with Trump is not just bad form; it also undermines the very judicial independence Roberts is seeking to uphold.

Marc Thiessen writes a twice-weekly column for The Post on foreign and domestic policy and contributes to the PostPartisan blog. He is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush.

His column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate. He can be reached on Twitter @ marcthiessen.

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Sunday’s Birthdays

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

Tuesday, Nov. 27

MEDICARE CHECKUP: The Area Agency on Aging will be at the Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the 2019 Medicare Checkup. There will be help to understand Medicare benefits, determine which Part D best fits needs, enrollment, file a claim or appeal and answer questions about health insurance.

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

Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

Sunday, Dec. 2

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Red Ridge United Methodist Church is presenting its Christmas Cantata “Sing Christmas,” A Christmas Choral Experience Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The music is arranged by Joel Raney and Mary McDonald and includes staging, musical and theatrical staging under the direction of Der. Kim Walls with an orchestra composed of professional, amateur and student musicians.

Participants will include the choir and theatrical cast of church members. Refreshments and coffee will be served following the cantata.

Everyone is invited.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34 in Dadeville. Vicki Cater is pastor.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church on Stillwaters Drive is celebrating its 153rd Church Anniversary Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

Special guest will be Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Rev. Jimmy Thomas is pastor of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church

Monday, Dec. 3

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

Tuesday, Dec. 4

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

Sunday, Dec. 9

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

Ongoing Events

FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church.

OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of paintinge. Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most!

Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital.

There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org.

GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance.

RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information.

TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weightloss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us.

Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information.

WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too.

VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.

WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville.

Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m.

READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer selfpaced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu.

OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting.

Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied.

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Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston

Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap

Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community

New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

New Hope Baptist 1133 New Hope Church Rd. 256-329-5218

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814 Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394

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BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site

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Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville

Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191

PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524

EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752

First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081

HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904 FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City

CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284

CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494

Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater

Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573

Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City

Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville

INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

R H O D E S /K E Y CONSTRUCTION

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Chris Key RESTORATIONS•ADDITIONS 256.234.2007 256.749.8804 KITCHENS•BATHS•REMODELING 256-749-0179

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Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322 First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City

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Now Hiring for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions in the Alexander City Area.

All Shifts Available.

Overtime & some Saturdays may be required. Pay rates start at $9.00/hr & increase depending on the company.

Your choice of two Health Insurance Plans available.

Must pass drug screen & client background requirements.

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Now Hiring Construction Laborers Construction Framing, 40-50 hours/week. Must have reliable transportation and like heights.

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Hiring CDL Drivers, Backhoe Operators, and Laborers Must be highly motivated and able to follow directions Must have own transportation Please call: 334-322-4432

Full-Time Janitor/Housekeeping position available @ Hillabee Towers, a HUD Subsidized building for seniors. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. Please apply @ Hillabee Towers 1001 Tallapoosa Street Alex City Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM

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We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals.

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

Moco Transportation OTR Drivers Needed 25 yrs old, 2 yrs Exp. Hazmat Required.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You could be feeling the push and pull of yesterday. You might have great plans; however, a sudden invitation could create some confusion for you because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel as if you need to make a choice. You have a dilemma to address; do it quickly!

Tonight: With a favorite person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Be more forthright, and you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t experience a problem. Your sense of humor comes through when you are in a pinch or are being asked to do something that is not in your deĂ&#x201E;nition of normal behavior. Practice saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;no.â&#x20AC;? Togetherness could work with the right person.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your personality melts resistances, and you will get your way. Be willing to respect someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs as well. As a result, you will feel more compassionate. Today, idealism Ă&#x2026;ows through your blood and encourages a fresh perspective.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22) Understand othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; points of view; however, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel as though you need to change your stance as a result. Take some much-needed personal time, and you will feel better. Sometimes, staying away from tense situations can be helpful.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Fortunately, you know how to handle a collision of people who are seeking you out at the same time.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Someone who has clout over you might be more demanding than usual. You could feel as though this person doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand your commitments. Free yourself up, but be realistic about the implications.

Understand that you are likely to disappoint someone. Tonight: Out late.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Reach out to a friend who lives far away. However you connect, you will feel as though no time has passed between you. Make a point of getting together soon. A low level of confusion surrounds your daily routine. Tonight: Let your mind be entertained by a movie or concert.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A partner or loved one clearly wants all of your time. You might run through the gamut of emotions; however, you recognize the importance of spending time together.

A child or loved one adds some confusion to the moment. Let it be.

Tonight: Live in the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might feel as though you still need to go along with someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda. You will, for the sake of peace. Later, you will entice others into a nostalgic happening.

Understand that this type of event does not occur every day. Tonight: Choose a favorite stress-buster.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19 No matter what you do or when you do it, you sense that a lot is going on behind the scenes. Laughter surrounds an odd situation in which everyone involved seems to have misunderstood the plan. Do not allow yourself to get uptight. Tonight: Get more in tune with a close loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might want to act like a youngster again. You will cross the line at some point, as you let your energetic spirit play out in a spontaneous way. A child or new friend intrigues you with his or her carefree attitude.

Tonight: Whatever you do, be sure to count your change carefully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your presence might add an element of uncertainty and insecurity to a situation. How you deal with a loved one could vary according to the circumstances. Someone to whom you might need to answer makes heavy demands. Handle these requests quickly. Tonight: Time for fun!

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

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Miscellaneous For Sale Commercial Cool 14,000 BTU Cool, 11,000 BTU Heat, New, Never been open, Paid-$500 Asking $400 Can be reached at 256-454-2926 If no answer leave message

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BLACK FRIDAY Photos by Cliff Williams / The Outlook Top right: Ava Laney, 7, of Pike Road bowls at Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas at the Crossroads hosted by Russell Lands. Above: Customers look over jewelry made from silverware. Left: Families took photos with Santa. Top left: Visitors were able to take carriage rides. Middle left: A customer walks through Madison House Restorations on Main Street Friday afternoon as shoppers take advantage of Black Friday specials.

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Sports Outlook The

Weekend Edition, November 24-25, 2018

’CATS TAKE THE COURT

Benjamin Russell returns a lot of talent

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Jaaliyah Caldwell and Aaliyah Thomas were obvious forces for Benjamin Russell’s girls basketball team a year ago.

Caldwell was a constant inside scoring threat, while Thomas was a stud both leading the offense and being the defensive catalyst.

Both ladies return for their senior seasons and are expecting to lift the Wildcats to new heights this year.

“Thomas has really stepped up her game,” BRHS girls coach Latreisha Moon said.

“Today we were in practice and she got them together and said, ‘OK, game speed ladies,’ because she knows we’re playing on Tuesday. Her leadership ability is really going to help us out a lot because the girls really listen to her.”

For Caldwell, it’s all about keeping her emotions in check.

Caldwell averaged a double-double last season and is the defending Outlook Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

“I’ve talked to her about not getting frustrated,” Moon said. “Sometimes if she misses a shot, her head will be in her hands, but I told her, ‘You need to get your own rebound and keep going. Don’t get down on yourself.’ I’m expecting a whole lot from her in the post. She did real good last year and I hope this year will be even more of a breakout year for her.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Aaliyah Thomas, right, will once again be one of the Wildcats’ top defenders this season.

Also returning from last year’s starting lineup is Bre Smith, a junior guard who came on strong at the end of last season. Moon is hoping Smith’s shooting ability will open up the perimeter game for the Wildcats.

Filling out the starting lineup with be junior forward Kenedi Minnifield and senior guard Maya Graham. Moon is also expecting Brooklyn Edwards to come off the bench to play forward as well as Timira Lawson at shooting guard.

While Benjamin Russell doesn’t typically play a lot of freshmen, Moon is hoping for big things out of ninth-grader Janiya Martin.

“I think she’ll get big minutes because she’s doing so good,” Moon said. “She can play the

one or the three (guard position).”

The Wildcats have always prided themselves on a strong post game, and that won’t change this year. But with the season right around the corner, Moon wants to continue working to make the offense more balanced.

“We gotta work more on shooting the ball from the outside,” Moon said.

“If a team comes through here and they double- or triple-team our post, our guards have to shoot from the outside this year. I’m looking forward to Aaliyah shooting the ball more this year. She’s going to have to open it up. If you are open, you gotta let them know you will shoot so they have to guard you.”

Defensively, BRHS expects to run mostly a 2-3 zone because

of the strength of its opponents’ post game, but the Wildcats will also switch into a 1-3-1 if their opponent has strong shooters.

With Opelika and Russell County joining Benjamin Russell in making up 6A Area 6, the Wildcats once again have their sights set on one major goal.

“I know this might sound like a small goal, but we want to beat Opelika,” Moon said. “It’s been a long time since we’ve beaten them, and I want to beat Opelika. If you beat Opelika, you are going to make it past the area tournament, but it all goes through Opelika.”

The season begins Tuesday at home against Talladega. The girls game should start about 3:30 p.m.

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Saturday, Nov. 24 College football Auburn at Alabama, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 26 High school boys basketball Alabama Christian at Horseshoe Bend, 6:30 p.m.

High school girls basketball

Alabama Christian at Horseshoe Bend, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 27 High school boys basketball Talladega at Benjamin Russell, 2 p.m.

Loachapoka at Dadeville, 7 p.m.

Woodland at Horseshoe Bend, 7:30 Lyman Ward at Evangel Christian, 7

High school girls basketball Talladega at Benjamin Russell, 3:30 Loachapoka at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m.

Woodland at Horseshoe Bend, 6 p.m.

Clay Central at Central Coosa, 5:30 High school wrestling Benjamin Russell vs. Auburn, Stanhope Elmore at Alex City Middle School, 5:30 p.m.

Loser Lions, the hardwood and a fish memorial

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riting a column the day after Thanksgiving is tough. There are several things on my mind today, so I’ll take a page out of Luke Robinson’s book and give you a splash of a little bit of everything.

RIP Franklin, the best fish that ever lived

When I first arrived in Alexander City, I didn’t know anyone or anything. One of my first ventures into the town was attending the Alexander City Kiwanis Club Fair. I love carnivals — there’s something about the mixture of funnel cakes, unsafe rides and fair games I can’t help but enjoy.

So anyway, I went to the fair and played one of those games where you throw the ping-pong ball into the bowl and if you get one in, you win a goldfish. I spent $5, didn’t win and figured I’d move on with my life.

But the guy at the stand sweet-talked me into buying another $5 worth of balls, and I actually won. (I literally never win anything, so a goldfish was kind of a big deal.)

I did all this research about how to take care of a goldfish — ones you win at carnivals almost always die, according to Google. I even asked my Twitter followers what to name him. We settled on Franklin, named after one of the counties I covered in Pennsylvania.

Franklin was a good fish. He lived at The Outlook office, was fed by my coworkers and grew so big he required a large bowl with fish

LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor amenities. No one thought he would live more than a few weeks.

Friday morning, Franklin passed away. He was more than 1½ years old. He was the best fish that ever lived. We gave him a nice memorial and said our goodbyes. It was sad.

The Lions are just terrible

You know what else is extremely sad? The Detroit Lions.

I’ll admit I didn’t watch the first half of Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bears because I was cooking and driving. But there were several times in the second half the Lions had a chance to put the game away.

I’m a huge proponent of Matt Stafford. I’ve always defended him, even going so far as to say he was a top-10 NFL quarterback just a few years back. All that changed Thursday. A pick six is bad enough, but to have a chance to tie the game with under two minutes to go and in the red zone, an interception in the end zone can’t happen.

It’s not all Stafford’s fault, though.

The Lions need to invest in a legitimate tight end. Michael Roberts is no good.

Basketball season is the best Of course I love covering high

school football. As I wrote last week, we all pour our hearts and souls into the gridiron. But now basketball season is heating up, and I’m equally — if not more so, I’m being honest — excited about the hardwood.

We have the potential to have some pretty good teams in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties, and Cougar boys coach Jeremy Freeman keeps promising me I’m going to cover my first state championship team soon. So let the games begin.

I still don’t care about the Iron Bowl

It was about this time last year I wrote a column saying I had finally picked Auburn over Alabama after being in the state for a few months.

At the time, I thought I was set on the Tigers and I had plenty of (mildly) good reasons to pick Auburn.

But to be honest, I really don’t care either way. I can’t seem to get behind Alabama because the Tide always win and that’s boring to me.

On the other hand, I have enough losers to root for (see above) and Auburn isn’t worth it for me.

I do, however, love a good college football game and can always enjoy one of the best rivalries in the country.

So, I’ll just wear my Alabama “Game Day” T-shirt and my Auburn necklace today. Roll Eagle. War Tide.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

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Benjamin Russell’s Desmond Bishop should be a big scoring threat for the Wildcats this year.

Balanced scoring could carry Wildcat boys

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Despite graduating top scorers such as Jaden Tuck, Alex Doss and Quin Burroughs, Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team hopes a more balanced scoring attack will lead to a more successful offense this season.

“If it goes to plan, we should have more scorers this year,” BRHS coach Lewis Daniel said. “We ought to have (Nick) McGhee getting some points. Za Stowes, I expect him to stay where he was.

Hopefully we’ll get more productivity out of Jaikobee Gamble and Kobi Crabb.

If we stay on track, we’re going to have multiple guys this year getting into double digits.”

Stowes is the only true returning starter, as he comes back and will run the point again this season.

Desmond Bishop, who started intermittently last season, also returns and will be a shooting guard and also rotate at point guard when necessary.

“I think Bishop has a lot of potential,” Daniel said. “He’s been lights out over the summer and the first part of the practice season. I’m expecting him to carry some of the load offensively too.”

While Daniel isn’t sure of his exact starting lineup yet, he expects it to be some combination of Gamble (sr., F); Crabb (sr., G/F); McGhee (sr., G/F); Colby Riddle (jr., F); and Joe Young (jr., C). Daniel is also expecting good minutes from junior guard Sintorri Smith, who was brought up from the JV team.

“Sintorri and Colby both worked extremely hard over the summer and are coming off a pretty decent JV season last year,” Daniel said. “Colby will play small forward for us and over the summer, he’s been great at improving scoring ability.

He’s playing awesome defense, so that’ll be a plus for us off the bench.

“Sintorri is a one- or two-guard guy. Last year, he improved drastically in his defensive game and

I think he has the ability to turn into a scorer. He’s stronger, and I actually believe he’s going to do well off the bench to relieve Za and Desmond.”

Stowes, who has a bit of a nagging injury leftover from football, is surrounded by high expectations.

He was brought up as a sophomore last year to play point guard for the Wildcats, and Daniel said he hopes Stowes having that year under his belt will be to Benjamin Russell’s advantage.

“I actually think it’s going to be pay big dividends,” Daniel said.

“He and Bishop both getting that playing time at the varsity level is going to give us experience we need out front to run our offense and to be the leaders on our defensive approach as well. I think he’ll reap the benefits from moving up last year.”

Because Benjamin Russell boasts so much athleticism, it plans to run an aggressive man-to-man defense, applying both full-court and half-court pressure. But the main focus for the Wildcats this season is eliminating turnovers.

All last season, the Wildcats struggled with miscues and mistakes, but Daniel has put an extra emphasis on reducing them throughout the offseason.

“We’ve paid a lot of attention to eliminating some of those problems,” Daniel said. “We’re doing a lot of passing and ballhandling drills. Our initial goal is to reduce those numbers drastically, so hopefully we’ve done a good enough job in preparing for it.”

Benjamin Russell is now in 6A Area 6 with Russell County and Opelika, and the Wildcats’ ultimate goal is to win the area outright and host the area tournament. Last year, they got stuck in a tiebreaker situation and lost a coin toss to Opelika before being upset in the first round of the area tournament.

The journey to the postseason begins Tuesday when the Wildcats host Talladega at 2 p.m.