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Cooper says goodbye to school board “This is my last board meeting,” Cooper said. “I wanted to take a moment to thank several people, groups Dr. Darrell Cooper sat before his last of people.”

Cooper rattled off a list to thank, not official Alexander City School Board meeting Tuesday night, and the normally of individuals but of groups that have well-spoken man was nervous and a bit either made Cooper’s 5½-year tenure as superintendent pleasant or employees emotional as he said goodbye.

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and others who moved the system forward.

“First of all, the community of Alexander City has really accepted me in my efforts to lead this school district,” Cooper said. “Whether they are local people or business owners, they have been very welcoming. I appreciate

it.

“More than anything is the faculty and staff because they are really the ones who make a difference in the lives of kids each day. We have a very fine faculty. I think we have some fine students. I believe it is a reflection of See COOPER • Page 3

Gas tax and a state lottery?

Officials to talk state legislation at luncheon

By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

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Jordan Moran with Alexander City Light and Power hangs a wreath from the Alexander City Police Department, finishing up the decorations around the roundabout in preparations for Monday’s Christmas parade.

Holiday festivities Shop Local Saturday and annual Christmas parade approaching STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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wo major holiday events are scheduled in Alexander City on Saturday and Monday, one that will result in gift cards worth $500 for a fortunate shopper and the other to welcome Santa Claus.

Shop Local Saturday is designed by the Chamber of Commerce to encourage residents to shop at Alexander City-area stores during the holiday season, and one shopper can win $500 worth of gift cards.

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Today’s

Boy Scouts helps shape young men into good citizens

Russell Marine donates $7,700 to Children’s Harbor

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 at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org.

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Russell Marine made a donation to Children’s Harbor on Wednesday morning. The $7,700 represents money promised by Russell Marine to Children’s Harbor for completing customer surveys following a boat purchase in the past year. Russell Marine has done this the past several years.

Alex City Baseball/Softball Advisory Board Open Public Meeting TUESDAY, DEC. 4 • 6:00PM

State lawmakers representing the Alexander City and Lake Martin areas will give residents an update on what to expect from the Alabama Legislature in 2019 — which could include a gas tax and a state lottery — during a luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 6 at Central Alabama Community College.

The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will host the program from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Center.

Scheduled to appear are Sen. Clyde Chambliss (District 30), Rep. Ed Oliver (District 81) and former Rep. Mark Tuggle, the chief of staff for House Speaker Mac McCutcheon.

“We feel it’s very important to stay up to date on the key issues that will be debated and decided in Montgomery and this should be a great forum to better understand what those issues are and what our community can expect from the Legislature in 2019,” Alexander City Chamber President and CEO Ed Collari said in a statement.

Issues the Legislature will debate in the new year could include a statewide lottery, reforms to education and ethics, a gas tax for infrastructure funding, economic and workforce development, and See LUNCHEON • Page 9

Since a troop of Boy Scouts was recently reinstated in Coosa County, one has proven himself to be dedicated to the ideals instilled in every member.

“Michael Thomas has not only shown that he can help others, but See BOY SCOUTS • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: My daughterin-law insists on not covering my granddaughter while she’s breastfeeding in public and allows the baby to nurse with her breast partially exposed (although the nipple is not visible). I’m concerned this may have affected my son’s employment because she did it at a company-sponsored event, and he was let go a month afterward. His employers told him he “wasn’t fitting in.”

How can I get across to her that although the public breastfeeding movement is growing, it still isn’t acceptable everywhere, and she should exercise her judgment based on the situation? -- DISCREET IN THE EAST DEAR DISCREET: You are correct that breastfeeding in public is gaining acceptance.

There is nothing wrong with it.

While you might mention your concerns to her, allow me to point out that there may have been other reasons your son

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was let go from his job. And one of them may have been that, indeed, he -- not she -didn’t fit in.

DEAR ABBY: I recently moved in with my older sister, and so far, things have been great. I have met all her friends, and we have hit it off quite well.

When I meet her guy friends, they always comment on how beautiful she is and how they really like her. But then they’ll add a little side note about how “cute” I am.

I don’t like being called cute while they call her beautiful.

Am I crazy to be mad over this? Should I bring it up with her or let it all blow over? --

CUTE SISTER DEAR CUTE SISTER: There’s nothing your sister can do to muzzle her male friends who probably think they’re paying you a compliment. I can’t see anything to be gained by bringing this to her attention because she’s blameless.

Because you feel you are being damned with faint praise, being told you are cute while they describe her as beautiful, the thing to do would be to tell them “humorously” they need to work on some new material.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were married a year ago.

I personally designed and filled out the invitations and thankyou cards. About two months after our wedding, I asked my husband to mail the thank-you cards for me.

Today, I went into a seldomused closet and discovered a box containing all of the unsent cards! I’m embarrassed

to mail them out since they are a year late, but at the same time, I put a lot of time and effort into those cards.

Should I send them now? And if so, how can I apologize for their tardiness since they are already sealed and stamped?

-- NEWLYWED-ISH IN CONNECTICUT DEAR NEWLYWED-ISH: It is never too late to say thank you. Put the thank-yous in the mail, send a group email to those guests whose email addresses you have and call the remaining ones to explain what happened and apologize.

These things sometimes happen, and if your friends and relatives are nice people, they will graciously accept your apology.

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Lilly Moss, above, Rose Hodnett and Drake Wood pose for a photograph with their posters, which were chosen as winners in the Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation Farm City contest. Moss is a fifth-grader at Horseshoe Bend and her poster was selected as both a school and county winner. Hodnett is a third-grader at Horseshoe Bend and her poster was selected as both a school and county winner. Wood is a third-grader at Reeltown and his poster was selected as a school winner. Moss’ and Hodnett’s posters will advance on to the state competition. Jayden Siggers, left, poses for a photograph at the Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation annual Farm City Banquet Tuesday night. Siggers, a senior at Reeltown, wrote an essay that was selected as a school and county winner for grades 10 through 12. She will go on to the state competition for the Alabama Farmers Federation. Spencer Meadows of Dadeville High School was selected as the school and county winner in grades 7 through 9. Taris Price was selected as the multimedia winner and goes to Dadeville High School.

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Obituaries Gloria Forbus Terry, 87 A memorial service will be held for Gloria Forbus Terry at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, GA, on December 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow the service.

Gloria Terry passed away peacefully at her home in Marietta, GA, on November 21, 2018. Gloria was born in Alexander City, AL, to Roy and Zelma Forbus on July 10, 1931. She graduated from Alexander City High School and attended Huntingdon College. After completing Eastern Air Lines Flight Attendant School in Miami

Mrs. Mary Frances O’Neal Ray 1931 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Frances O’Neal Ray, 87, of Alexander City, will be Friday, November 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home.

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Springs, FL, she moved to Atlanta and worked as a flight attendant for one year. While in Atlanta, she met and married Ralph William Terry. She continued her career at Delta Air lines, retiring in 1993. She had a passion for travel and the arts. Her travels included frequent trips to Paris and New York and tours through Greece, Germany, and Italy. She loved visiting museums and watching opera and Broadway performances. She was loved and admired by family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Gloria is preceded in death by her parents and brother Roy Forbus.

Gloria is survived by her daughter

ate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Ray passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Russell Medical.

She was born on November 16, 1931 in Troup County, Georgia to Paul Harvey

Suzanne Phipps and granddaughter Madison Phipps of Cumming, GA; sister Frances Forbus Petrey of Alexander City, AL; and several nieces and a nephew.

Warmest appreciation is extended to friends and family who surrounded her during the final months sharing love, laughter, and compassion. The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Heather’s Angels, and Visiting Angels for their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Global Missions or a charity of your choice.

O’Neal and Ada Bell Bolt O’Neal. She was an active member of Wayside Baptist Church. She worked in the Spinning Room at Russell Corp. for several years.

She enjoyed cooking, getting her hair done and Christmas was her favorite time of the year.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James

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C. “Jim” Ray of Alexander City; son, Jimmy W. Ray of Alexander City; granddaughter, Madison Ray of Alexander City; sister, Jean Mangram of Alex City; and brothers, Buddy O’Neal of Dadeville and Edgar O’Neal (Dalphine) of Alex City She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Geneva Pitts, Ruby O’Neal and Betty Ann Lankford; and brothers, Harold O’Neal and Larry O’Neal.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Willie Hunter Funeral Service for Mr. Willie Hunter will be 12:00 noon Friday, November 30, 2018 at Miracle Baptist Church with interment following in New Life Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m.

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he has also learned the valuable life skill of helping himself,� said Lacey Carlisle, the district executive of the Muskogee District of the Boy Scouts of America Tukabatchee Area Council. “He completely paid his way to summer camp in 2017 and 2018 by selling camp cards (a discount card scouts sell and keep part of the proceeds). He has continued to exceed in all the programs that he has been involved in. Most importantly, he has become a fixture at camp as quartermaster. A quartermaster is a volunteer who delivers water for events, checks trash cans and does other general labor as needed to service his fellow scouts.�

Like other Boy Scout councils across the country, the Tukabatchee Area Council works to help mold scouts into outstanding individuals by instilling in them many of the values that will aid them in achieving their full potential. While the organization teaches scouts they are important as individuals, it also encourages them to gain a stronger appreciation for others in their community and become more personally responsible with a higher sense of selfesteem.

Throughout the year, scout troops go on a number of camping trips and take part in events around the community, including service projects to help others and helping out at day camps and overnighter weekends for the Cub Scouts. Local scouts have also taken trips to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and the National Scout Jamboree.

Locally, 257 scouts are part of any one of 11 Cub Scout packs or Boy Scout troops in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties, serving the Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill, Reeltown and Rockford communities.

Along with this, a character education program the council offers, “Learning for Life,� serves 480 young people at Horseshoe Bend and Dadeville. Those taking part in scouting and/or Learning for Life will continue to grow and reach their potential in whatever they want to achieve, just like Thomas. “He is such a hard worker and continues to be a mentor to Cub Scouts in Rockford,� Carlisle said.

For more information about the Tukabatchee Area Council, visit www.tukabatcheebsa.org and its Facebook page, Tukabatchee Area Council.

WANT TO HELP OUT? In addition to helping the Tukabatchee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America by contributing financially to the United Way fundraising campaign, district executive Lacey Carlisle said the organization is always looking for volunteers to work with scout troops. To register and be considered for volunteer work with the local BSA organization, call Carlisle at 334-262-2697.

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County school board elects officers for new year about how the system is working with the company GLIMPSE K12 to make sure the schools are getting The Tallapoosa County Board of the best return on their investment.

Education elected its officers for According to Windle, GLIMPSE the upcoming year during Tuesday K12 analyzes data from the schools night’s meeting. to determine what the return on After winning their elections the schools’ investment in their on Nov. 6, board members Martin students is. This will eliminate Johnson and Matilda Woodyardduplication and find ways to Hamilton took the oath of office to improve what each school offers its continue serving as board members, students. with the oath being administered As the meeting wound down, by board attorney Mark Allen Windle mentioned how the Treadwell. Johnson was then board was continuing with its nominated by the board to serve strategic plans to improve student as its chairman for another year, achievement and upgrade facilities. with Michael Carter nominated to Two years ago, the schools started be vice-chair. These nominations a plan to increase math capabilities were unanimously approved, with among the students, which has Johnson and Carter both thanking proven successful, according the board members for their to Windle. The board is now confidence and support. launching into a reading program, With the WGI (Winter Guard using the same framework that has International) indoor band proving worked for the math program. popular in the county school On the facilities plan, it was system, the board approved a announced the engineers working financial supplement of $1,969.13 with the board are planning to have for band director Tyler Strickland. the analysis done by Dec. 31, so “We calculated this number the board could review it at the based on an assistant coach in a January meeting and present it at major sport and a head coach in a the February meeting of the county minor sport,� Tallapoosa County commission.

School System Superintendent Joe Windle said. “We think he The Tallapoosa County is deserving of some kind of Board of Education also took compensation for his work with action on the following: this.â€? • Both the monthly financial report Windle added the budget for and the end-of year-financial reports the band last year was $15,000 for were approved. Chief financial officer uniforms and travel to competitions, Tommy Thweatt said the system is in pretty good financial shape, with with this year’s estimated budget $4.7 million in reserve, equating to being around the same amount. To ease some of the fundraising burden 2.58 months of operating costs. “The 1-cent sales tax has really helped on off the band members, the board this,â€? Thweatt said. approved giving the group $6,000 • A resolution asking the state toward its expenses. legislature to repeal the Alabama “The real value in this is that it Accountability Act was passed. The brings members from three different act provides scholarships to students enrolling in private schools to leave a high school bands together,â€? school labeled as failing, while those Windle said. “My granddaughter donating to the scholarship-granting participated in this last year, and organization receive tax credits for she made friends from Horseshoe their contributions. Many feel the act Bend and Dadeville through this.â€? has been a financial drain on systems Windle discussed with the board throughout the state, taking tax dolBy DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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lars away from public school classrooms. • The board approved hiring Jimmy Norrell and Jerry Huff as bus drivers for the system. A maternity leave request for a Dadeville teacher was approved, as was a purchase service agreement with Joyce Smith, and moving Reeltown Elementary bookkeeper and secretary Melia Hall from being an 11-month employee to a 10-month employee. Windle said Hall requested this change. • Valley National Bank, PrimeSouth Bank, Regions Bank, River Bank & Trust, Farmers & Merchants Bank and PNC Bank were approved by the board to serve as official depositories for both the board of education and all of the county schools. • The board approved changing Board Policy 4.43, regarding requests for out-of-state and overnight field trips. The new policy allows the superintendent to make decisions on these trips should they pop up at the last minute instead of requiring the board to call an emergency meeting.

The change is primarily to help sports teams heading to postseason play that may not have known how far into the postseason they would advance earlier in the season. • An updated contract between the county school board and the Dadeville Dixie Youth Sports program was approved, with only minor changes from last year’s agreement.

The contract allows for the youth sports basketball league to use facilities at the Dadeville schools for practice and games. Shawn Childers with Dixie Youth Sports thanked the board for the agreement, stating the group couldn’t have youth basketball in Dadeville if not for the agreement with the board. • Approved an overnight trip for a group of Horseshoe Bend students to travel to Huntsville in January to attend Pathfinder Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. • Paid the October bills. Windle said the bills were higher than normal due to a handful of one-time expenses, including insurance payments and several improvements.

The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 in the board room of the board of education building.

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their parents. They are hard workers and talented in many different ways – academics, fine arts, athletics. Students often shine and make us proud every day.�

Cooper worked more directly with school administrators and central office staff and believes they worked well together. “I think we have worked good as a team,� Cooper said. “I appreciate that cooperative, collaborative effort.�

Cooper made an announcement everyone was pleased with and it will benefit many of the students in Alexander City. “We received a $20,000 award from Schneider Electric to go toward our STEM programs,� Cooper said.

Cooper said the firm had approached the system about making a donation and wanted to see to what some of the needs were in the STEM area.

The firm made the presentation to Cooper Tuesday as they were in looking over energy efficiencies as part of their contract with the board to find ways to save money on utilities.

In other action at the meeting: • The board approved personnel moves that included a termination, a transfer, two new hires, three leaves under the

Family Medical Leave Act, a supplement for a homebound instructor and contracts for long-term substitute teachers and bus drivers. “The transfer involves a voluntary situation from one school to another school,â€? Cooper said. • The board approved overnight and out-of-state field trips for the drama team to state competition this weekend and the annual trip for eighth-grade math and science students to Six Flags next spring. • The board heard from IT director Keith Lashley about measures the system uses to keep students and staff safe while using email and the internet. • The board approved financial reports from September and October. • The board approved minutes from the Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Nov. 16 meetings. • The board was reminded the last of school before Christmas break is Dec. 20 and it is a half day for students.

Board members Michael Ransaw and Kelly Waldrop were absent from the meeting.

Cliff Williams / The Outlook The board of education will not have a The Alexander City Board of Education accepted a donation from Schneider Electric to December meeting.

The next meeting of the Alexander City go toward the system’s STEM programs. Schneider Electric is the contractor helping the Board of Education is Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. board manage and come up with energy conservation measures.

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Enjoy all this holiday season has to offer

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rea residents came together Sunday afternoon for this year’s tree-lighting event on the courthouse square in Dadeville.

Church groups and carolers provided entertainment, Mrs. Claus took photos with children, and guests enjoyed hot chocolate and punch before Mayor Wayne Smith lit up the Christmas tree on the courthouse lawn to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.

Sunday’s celebration is one of many events taking place this holiday season.

The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for Christmas in the Park at the Sportplex Dec. 8. Local theater group ACT II has teamed up with local churches to put on a performance of the Nativity. The drama club at Radney Elementary School will be performing “Elf The Musical Jr.” in mid-December.

In addition to everything being offered by these and other organizations, residents throughout the county are putting up lights and other decorations in their front yards.

The effort it takes to do this is well worth it, though, as it gives everyone passing by something exciting to look at while heading to their destinations — whether we see lights on houses and trees in the front yard, inflatable Santas and snowmen, or Nativity scenes.

Homeowners are not the only ones bringing a festive atmosphere to town. City workers have been going all over Alexander City these past few days putting lights and holly up on city street light poles, while festive banners hang next to them. A similar scene has been taking place in Dadeville, with decorations popping up on street lights throughout town.

Take some time to enjoy all this holiday season has to offer. Local groups have gone out of their way to host events while lights, wreaths and other decorations can be found everywhere to make this a Christmastime to remember. Let’s take advantage of everything we can.

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The politics of civil-asset forfeiture

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ost of you probably don’t know of Alexander Temple. I never heard of him before this year. But an alert reader sent me a topic to research, with a story about this man, and how civil-asset forfeiture policies vary from state to state. And my students found that politics, economic and social factors play a great role in whether states give more power to police or the suspect.

In October 2016, Temple (a Maine resident) was pulled over on I-95 in New Hampshire for a routine traffic stop. Police in that state seized $46,000 from Mr. Temple, claiming they felt it would be used for illegal activity. Though Mr. Temple was released without facing a single criminal charge, the police kept the cash. A man named Edward Phipps claimed the money was his, but after two years of legal wrangling, Mr. Phipps was able to get only $7,000 back in a court settlement.

He still hasn’t been charged with anything.

My research methods students were intrigued by the topic and began researching states for their standards for seizure of civil assets, how much do police have to report of assets taken, and what does law enforcement get to keep.

We found that in eight states, police need only a “reasonable suspicion” to seize one’s assets.

Another 25 require just a preponderance of evidence to take the money or assets. A minority (18) require either a “clear and convincing” evidence

there’s a mixed message.

States with a high violentJOHN crime rate would give more power to law enforcement TURES on civil asset forfeiture.

Columnist But states with a larger number of police, and more lax marijuana laws, gave more power to the suspect, standard, or one that is making it hard for police to “beyond a reasonable seize a person’s assets. doubt,” or require a Several of the students criminal conviction before who worked on the project assets can be taken. traveled to Savannah, Of all the states, nearly Georgia, to present their three-quarters require the findings to professors civil assets taken to be and graduate students reported in detail. Nearly at the Georgia Political half of all states allow the Science Association police to keep what they (GPSA), getting some good take, with 17 allowing feedback on their paper law enforcement to keep some and nine not allowing and presentation.

If you’d like to research police to keep any of it. such issues, learn statistics Our students did and present your findings, statistical analyses on or know a student who nearly 20 political, would like or benefit economic and social from such an education, factors, learning how to come by our college, take do a hypothesis test, to a tour and talk to us. My see if a state’s civil asset program is hardly the only forfeiture policies benefit the suspect or lean toward one involving students in law enforcement. And here such research and exciting projects, from the arts and is what we found: sciences to the humanities Politics played a and professional huge role in how states administer their civil asset programs. forfeiture policies. States John A. Tures is a that voted for Trump, had professor of political a Republican governor science at LaGrange or had a state legislature College in LaGrange, controlled by the GOP Georgia. He can be were far more willing to give law enforcement a lot reached at jtures@ of leeway to seize assets (a lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2. lower standard of seizure, less need to report details, LaGrange College undergraduates Peter and keep assets seized).

Alford, Robert Allen, Agrlin States with higher Braxton, Casey Evans, unemployment rates give the police a lot more power Brandon Kelley, Breckin to seize assets. Also, states Lewis, Alanna Martin, with higher population and Mustafah Muhammad, Wade Ray, Yasmin Roper, population density also Damir Rosencrants, and gave more power to law Stephen Wagner gathered enforcement to take and the statistics and conducted keep assets.

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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663.

Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

Bobby Tapley

Buffy Colvin

Scott Hardy

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Tommy Spraggins

Tim Funderburk represents District 6.

His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5.

His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.

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I want to thank Donald Campbell for his article on UAB. I’m always thrilled to find another Blazer in Alex City.

I’ve been a Blazer since 1981 and in our family, we will soon have five degrees from UAB (mine is actually from Samford). We are also multiyear football season-ticket holders. Benjamin Russell has sent many of its graduates to UAB. Several here in Alex City had to live through “the shutdown,” either because of the effect on band scholarships or having to relocate to continue playing football. Students, alumni and parents all pulled together to help bring attention to the cause as well as contribute time and money to help bring the program back.

And, yes, I yelled “Fire Ray Watts!” at basketball games that first year without a pro-

gram and I proudly still wear my #FreeUAB t-shirt.

Donald, I feel your glee when I answer the same question — if I prefer Alabama or Auburn. My first answer is UAB and my follow-up is Samford.

To those who questioned why we even needed a football team or a sports program at all, let me share some facts: 1. UAB is not a small extension campus, but has 22,000 students and the largest enrollments since the return of football (freshman enrollment actually fell during the shutdown).

2. UAB is more than a school for docs and nurses.

No one in our family has a healthcare-related degree.

Alex City has many alumni in non-healthcare fields, like business, engineering, etc.

3. Perhaps one of the most important facts is that UAB is one of the state’s largest employers and has an

economic impact to Alabama of over $7 billion annually.

This includes Alex City and Tallapoosa County with our cancer center and the financial impact of the medical professionals in the area who attended or did their residency at UAB. Hardly anyone in Alabama can say that UAB hasn’t touched their life at all.

So Saturday, will I be watching the SEC Championship Game? No. I will be with some other Lake Martin Blazers at Middle Tennessee in our green and gold yelling for the Blazers. And, by the way, isn’t it cool that two universities within the same system are competing Saturday for their respective conference championships?

Ever Faithful. Ever Loyal.

Go Blazers!

Denise Bates Alexander City

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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 shar-

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ing in your love of art. Sign up now for the One Stroke Workshop in January.

Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

ALL IS WELL: Flint Hill United Methodist Church and ACT II will present a musical Christmas production at the church at 7 p.m. No admission but a love offering will benefit both organizations.

GARDENING WORKSHOP: There will be a USDA Equip Outreach Conservation Gardening Technical Workshop 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 at House of Restoration in Camp Hill.

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House of Restoration is located at 519 Slaughter Avenue in Camp Hill.

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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

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 ALL IS WELL: Flint Hill United Methodist Church and ACT II will present a musical Christmas production at the ACT II Fine Arts Center, 216 Tallapoosa St. at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at brownpapertickets. com and at the door.

Monday, Dec. 3

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

Tuesday, Dec. 4

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

REUNION: Former employees and families of Wilder Nursing Home are invited to a bring a covered dish at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 to Bethel Baptist Church on 2367 Youngs Ferry Road in Jacksons Gap for an evening of fun and fellowship. For more information call Angelia Mooday at 256-307-9036 or Sharon Stone at 256-307-6939.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will host their montly luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, Dec. 6

LUNCH AND LEARN: Mike Morris, district manger with Social Security, will discuss the transition to new Medicare numbers and potential scams. Bring a sack lunch and we will provide dessert and tea. This program is presented

by VCCA at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City. Please call 256-2340347 by noon on Wednesday to reserve a space.

Friday, Dec. 7

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: House of Prayer Apostolic Church of Promise is celebrating the 25th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Overseer Emma and Bro. Earnest Hoyle with an appreciation Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

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.

Dec. 9 - Dec. 15

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Mount Zion West Baptist Church at 962 Peppers Road in Alexander City is hosting a Women of Destiny Conference Dec. 9 to Dec. 15.

Speakers include Mother Ora Traylor, Minister Marilyn Benson, Minister JoAnn Shealey, Pastor Georgia Ann Staples, Pastor Betty Hoyett, Prophetess Margie Bullock and Pastor Berthene Ferrell. Sessions start at 7 p.m. nightly with sessions on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 15 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

OPEN HOUSE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama is holding an open house from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to drop by and learn more about the programs offered and the volunteers involved in them.

VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280 in Alexander City.

Ongoing Events

FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every Thursday at 1 p.m.

Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County eligible for free books.

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 on Green Street.

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 painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256-8252506.

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 weigh-ins. 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 256-4092020 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 weight-loss 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.

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

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You can almost count on someone not understanding what you say. A great deal of activity could be triggered as a result of this miscommunication. A boss could be unusually distant or cold. Worrying wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do you any good. Tonight: Clear out some paperwork and errands.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20) When your creativity surges, you have little to be worried about. Today, you exhibit unusual imagination and have the ability to focus on whatever issue is at hand. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to detach from a problem that has been quietly nagging at you.

Tonight: Be naughty and nice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You could need some time to relax in order to stay on top of a situation.

You might not see the logic of slowing down. Try a slower pace, at least for a day. Confusion surrounds your home. Do not be surprised if you are caught in the middle of a disagreement. Tonight: Be a couch potato!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Honor a fast change of pace. Several people are determined to Ă&#x201E;nd you, no matter what! Stop for a moment and listen to what each person is sharing. Slowing down and listening will help you to center yourself.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You have good Ă&#x201E;nancial sense, which you often display. Of course, everyone enjoys letting go sometimes. Set limits on how far you will go with your spending. You have a lot of people you want to spoil and indulge this holiday season. Tonight: Buy some eggnog on the way home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your magnetism emerges. People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often see how talented you are. You tend to be modest and try not to toot your own horn.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You sense that a lot is going on behind the scenes. For now, just do your thing. Be receptive to othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; questions, and consider asking some of your own as well. Just remember to be subtle in your approach. Be aware of what is happening behind the scenes. Tonight: Among the crowds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Emphasize the pros and cons of a situation that comes up in a meeting.

If your reaction is very diÉ&#x2C6;erent from that of those around you, you might want to think through where you are coming from. Remember, everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Pressure builds around your work or your community responsibilities.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You detach with ease and understand much more of what is motivating you as well as those around you.

You gain a strong perspective, which helps you interact with others. Touch base with someone who has very diÉ&#x2C6;erent insights from yours. Tonight: Note what is not being said.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) The best way to handle a partner or key associate is on a one-on-one level. You can root out a problem in order to come to an understanding with this person. Both of you will feel much better after having a long chat.

Visit with an older loved one. Tonight: Opt for dinner for two.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might not agree with a partner, but you ultimately recognize that the two of you have similar issues. What is diÉ&#x2C6;erent is your responses to these issues. You could learn a lot from this person. Respect what each other has to say. Tonight: Go along with a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request.

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THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

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RESOLUTION NO. 19-22 A Resolution to Set a Public Hearing for Monday, December 17, 2018, to Update City Codes: 2014 NEC Code, 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 International Energy Code Conservation, 2015 International Plumbing Code, and 2015 International Pool Code.

BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of Alexander City, Alabama hereby sets a public hearing during the regularly scheduled Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2018, at 5:30 pm to hear public comments regarding the adoption of the 2014 NEC Code, 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 International Mechanical Code, 2015 International Energy Code Conservation,

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Alexander Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Hometown Christmas Parade parade will begin Monday evening at 6 p.m.

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On Monday, Alexander Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Hometown Christmas Parade rolls at 6 p.m.

Shop Local Saturday

During Shop Local Saturday, customers can shop at any Alexander City Chamber of Commerce member, then submit their receipts to the Chamber by Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. to receive one entry for every $50 spent.

A drawing on Dec. 10 will award the winner $500 in Chamber member gift cards, with the winner picking which Chamber members the gift cards come from.

Shoppers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to spend $50 at each location; their sales will be added up from all stores they buy from.

Shoppers can scan and send their receipts to kim.dunn@ alexandercitychamber.com, or to the Chamber via its Facebook page, or bring them to the Chamber office at 175 Aliant Parkway. The receipts should show the date, location and total spent for each purchase.

A list of all Chamber members can be found at www.alexcitychamber.com/ directory.

Shop Local Saturday is presented by Russell Do-It Center.

Christmas parade

This favorite holiday tradition will feature over 50 floats, dance teams and bands, and viewers are encouraged to line the route and cheer on their favorite floats.

The parade will line up on Comer Street and in the Alex City Shopping Center parking lot. It will make its way down Cherokee Road to Church Street, then through the roundabout onto Tallapoosa Street and end at the bottom of Strand Park.

The grand marshal, who is the annual recipient of the Community Spirit Award, is Buffy Colvin.

Santa Claus will make his appearance in the parade sponsored by Mason Law Firm. The parade is presented by Lake Martin Memorials, and the grand marshal is sponsored by S&S Tires.

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school safety, among others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also look forward to sharing seven reasons that I know things are getting better in Montgomery,â&#x20AC;? said Chambliss, who is returning to the Senate for a new term.

Oliver, a first-term representative in the House, predicted a productive session when the Legislature convenes in March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the first things I think the Legislature will look at in the first session is a gas tax for infrastructure funding, and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised if we also see something related to a lottery referendum as well,â&#x20AC;? Oliver said in a statement.

Public Notices 2015 International Plumbing Code, and 2015 International Pool Code. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to publish the Notice of the Public Hearing in the Alexander City Outlook.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November, 2018.

ATTEST: Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk Timothy Funderburk, Interim Council President Thomas Spraggins, Interim Mayor CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK The undersigned, as City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, hereby FHUWLÂżHV WKDW WKH IRUHJRLQJ LV a true, correct and complete copy of Resolution NO. 1922 which was adopted by the City Council on this 19th day of November 2018.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE,as City Clerk of the City Alexander City, Alabama, under the seal thereof, this 19th day of November 2018.

Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk of the City of Alexander City, Alabama SEAL Yeas: Tapley, Colvin, Hardy & Funderburk Nays: None Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 29 and Dec. 4, 2018 RES NO 19-22 PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice for Regular Council Meeting DECEMBER 3, 2018, MEETING TIME RESCHEDULED THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 pm The City of Alexander City, Alabama, has rescheduled the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 4:00 pm because the Council and others will be attending and/or participating the Annual Christmas Parade.

If anyone has any questions or concerns please contact the City Clerk at (256) 3296700.

Alexander City Outlook: Nov. 29, 2018 MTG RESCHEDULED Do you have available jobs?

Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Tuggle, District 81â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two-term representative, did not seek re-election and recently accepted a position as McCutcheonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief of staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a former member, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to advise the new House members with the perspective of someone who has once held the same responsibilities, and I will work with the returning members as someone they already know and trust,â&#x20AC;? Tuggle said in a statement.

The luncheon is open to the public, with $10 tickets including lunch. To buy a ticket, call the Alexander City Chamber at 256234-3461 or email kim.dunn@ alexandercitychamber.com.

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COACH ‘SAV’ORS THE MOMENT Former BRHS coach Steve Savarese to be inducted in ASHOF

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Ensley, Daphne, McGillToolen.

Coach Steve Savarese spent a lot of time on the sidelines as head football coach around the state of Alabama. But he never was at the helm of a team for longer than he spent right here at Benjamin Russell.

Savarese was the head coach of the Wildcats for 12 seasons, leading them to seven region championships and an undefeated regular season. Since his departure in 1996, Saverese went on to coach for two more schools before becoming the executive director at the Alabama High School Athletic Association.

But something about his time spent in maroon and white will always be held dear to his heart.

“Every job that you had the privilege to serve teaches you something,” Savarese said.

“My time in Alexander City, I worked with great coaches, had awesome kids and that experience enabled me to get where I am now.”

Wednesday, it was announced Savarese will be inducted with the Class of 2019 into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on April 27. He’ll enter as an administrator, and he credits much of where he is now to the time he spent at BRHS, where he was also assistant principal for six years.

“Not only working with the kids at Benjamin Russell was a great experience for me,” Savarese said, “but when Dr. Paul Fanning as well as Dr. Mickey Dunaway gave me an opportunity to become an administrator that was the probably the catalyst that directed me to what I’m doing now.”

After leaving BRHS, Savarese went on to coach at Daphne for seven seasons, winning one state title, and McGill-Toolen for three. In 2007, he became the fourth executive director of the

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Steve Savarese was the head football coach at Benjamin Russell for 12 years and will be inducted in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

AHSAA, and at that point, Savarese hadn’t even really considered the position as a possibility for him.

“It was ironic because it was not a position I truly even thought about,” he said.

“I received a call from the association asking me to apply, and they offered me a job.

It was not something I had set as a goal at the time, but after I interviewed, I knew this organization was special and it would be a wonderful opportunity to affect and serve more people.”

Since his hiring more than a decade ago, Savarese has instilled several new programs and initiatives for the AHSAA, including the rotation of the state football championships between the University of Alabama and Auburn University as well as the revenue-sharing plan that provided for additional opportunities for student-athlete participation.

AHSAA FOOTBALL PAIRINGS Semifinals (All games Nov. 30, 7 p.m.)

CLASS 1A Maplesville (11-1) at Linden (12-0) Pickens County (9-4) at Mars Hill Bible (12-1), Florence CLASS 2A Luverne (12-1) at Highland Home (12-1) Aliceville (11-2) at Fyffe (13-0) CLASS 3A Providence Christian (121) at Flomaton (10-3) Randolph County (12-1) at Piedmont (11-2) CLASS 4A Andalusia (9-4) at UMSWright (12-0), Mobile Oneonta (10-3) at Deshler (8-5), Tuscumbia CLASS 5A Vigor (12-1) at Greenville (11-2) Central-Clay County (103) at Mortimer Jordan (121), Kimberly CLASS 6A Saraland (12-1) at Wetumpka (11-2) Clay-Chalkville (12-1) at Pinson Valley (11-1) Finals Dec. 5 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City (13-0) vs. Thompson (12-1)

Mars Hill Bible 41, South Lamar 27 Pickens County 13, Spring Garden 0 CLASS 2A Luverne 26, Leroy 7 Highland Home 28, Ariton 14 Fyffe 21, Ohatchee 13 Aliceville 38, Addison 22 CLASS 3A Flomaton 12, Pike County 10 Providence Christian 23, Gordo 20 Piedmont 27, Westminster Christian 26 Randolph County 19, Saks 8 CLASS 4A Andalusia 28, HillcrestEvergreen 21 UMS-Wright 21, American Christian 19 Oneonta 29, Good Hope 8 Deshler 20, Hokes Bluff 14 CLASS 5A Greenville 27, Ramsay 13 Vigor 27, Demopolis 7 Central-Clay County 35, Etowah 13 Mortimer Jordan 41, Jasper 21 CLASS 6A Saraland 24, Opelika 19 Wetumpka 21, Spanish Fort 17 Pinson Valley 48, Homewood 7 Clay-Chalkville 45, Oxford 9

Semifinal results CLASS 1A Maplesville 29, Lanett 6 Linden 44, St. Luke’s Episcopal 43

Semifinal results CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City 34, Lee-Montgomery 27 Thompson 31, Hoover 28

“What I think it says is the administration at Benjamin Russell, their great leadership hired people that they felt like would make a difference not only in their community but they had the foresight to hire great people.”

— Steve Savarese Former Benjamin Russell football coach

“I’m very proud of the revenue sharing,” Savarese said.

“We’ve been able to provide $14 million back to our schools over really a nine-year period.

I’m also very proud of the championship programs that our staff has built here and created experiences of a lifetime.

“Probably one of the most significant changes as well was super regionals and regional events for many of our other sports, such as volleyball, softball and wrestling. Working with some great folks like we have, we’ve been able to raise the level of all our championships.”

Savarese, still known to many as “Coach Sav,” is one in a long list of recent Benjamin Russell connections who have been honored with hall of fame honors. Last year, Wildcat graduate Terrell Owens was inducted into the ASHOF and former Benjamin Russell wrestling coach Dwight Buzbee was named to the Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. And just a few weeks ago, Willie Carl Martin and Phil Lazenby, former BRHS coaches who both worked under Savarese, were announced to the 2019 induction class of the AHSAA

Hall of Fame.

“What I think it says is the administration at Benjamin Russell, their great leadership hired people that they felt like would make a difference not only in their community but they had the foresight to hire great people,” Savarese said. “I’m not considering myself in that group either. I was probably the least of that group. But when they hired Willie Carl Martin or Phil Lazenby, Dr. Paul Fanning was superintendent, so I give him the credit as a leader of the school system for the ability of hiring great individuals.”

Post Iron Bowl thoughts involve quarterbacks, playoffs and UCF

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fter any big ballgame, you sit back — sometimes with JOE friends or co-workers — MCADORY and discuss what happened on the field and the aftermath of what it Columnist all means.

Auburn’s 52-21 defeat to Alabama doesn’t have to mean the end of the world on the Plains.

C’mon, Alabama was supposed to roll. Alabama’s big win doesn’t give the Tide an extra advantage moving forward. After all, the Tide was already No. 1 and have much bigger fish to fry on Saturday, and weeks ahead.

After another crazy Saturday (and I’m not even going to get into that LSU-Texas A&M score fest), I’ve assembled a few random thoughts: · The next Iron Bowl is only 51 weeks away.

That said, I can’t help but wonder who Auburn’s starting quarterback will be. Jarrett Stidham is eligible to return, but my hunch tells me he’ll bolt for greener pastures.

Former Clemson starter Kelly Bryant has Auburn on his short list to finish his career. Hmm … a shifty, read-option style guy might be just what Gus Malzahn needs. Bryant is good for one or two more wins next season but isn’t necessarily a football program’s savior. He’s a quality veteran — something no other Auburn 2019 quarterback candidate can say.

Malik Willis has experience as a backup and is a solid runner, but he’s no Nick Marshall. Joey Gatewood redshirted this season and supposedly had all of the tools, running and throwing, coming out of high school. There’s redshirt freshman Cord Sandberg, too.

But what about Bo Nix, the prodigy recruit?

If Bryant signs with Auburn, he’ll start. If he doesn’t, then … · The two best teams in America will meet Saturday in Atlanta. I don’t care if Clemson is undefeated, the Tigers already had a scare with Syracuse and let a middling South Carolina team

hang with them in Death Valley for nearly three quarters.

Georgia has a loss (at LSU) but is playing its best ball of the season right now. I’d take Georgia over Clemson, no doubt.

Hey … Notre Dame’s unbeaten.

What about it? The Irish barely beat Vanderbilt. ’Nuff said. · I’ve never been an advocate of UCF making the playoff. The Knights’ toughest opponent this season was supposed to be North Carolina, and a hurricane canceled that showdown.

That said, I’m almost convinced college football’s special expert playoff committee should just go ahead and let the Knights into the madefor-TV football final four — especially if Alabama beats Georgia — if a few things happen this week.

Should Alabama win Saturday (and I’m assuming Clemson does also), that leaves the Tide, Tigers and Fighting Irish as the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 seeds. Who’s the fourth?

Not Michigan. What about one-loss Oklahoma?

The Sooners play Texas on Saturday. Texas can win that game. LSU is out. One-loss Ohio State could lose to Northwestern, particularly on the heels of Saturday’s emotional win over the Wolverines.

UCF’s path is clear, but it would be kind of funny if the Knights screwed around and lost to Memphis on Saturday. · SEC Championship Game: Alabama might have 17,000 national championships and Tua, but Georgia might just be the hottest team in football right now. The Tide appears to be leaking oil — considering recent first-half performances against The Citadel and Auburn. If Alabama doesn’t show up until the third quarter, then paint the SEC Championship red and black. But it’s hard to pick against Alabama. Tide 30, Dogs 23.

Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.