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Authorities investigate inmate’s death

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Alexander City Police Department and state officials are looking into the death of a man who had been an inmate at the city jail.

Chief Jay Turner said a 33-yearold white male who had been arrested on Aug. 4 for domestic violence was pronounced dead Monday at 9:48 p.m.

after being taken to Russell Medical.

While Turner declined to identify the man, family members confirmed that the man was James Matthew Woodruff, 33, of Alexander City.

Turner said jail personnel noticed that the man began showing erratic behavior at about 9 p.m.

“He was in an open area in the jail and was walking around in what we call a bull

pen area,” Turner said. “They described that he appeared to be in distress. He was breathing erratically, sweating heavily and appeared disoriented. They attended to his needs.”

Turner said that personnel began talking to him to sort out what issues he was having and the man asked if he could take a shower.

“He was sweating and he asked if he

County School Board updated on trip abroad

Investigators await audits in golf course funds probe

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Tallapoosa County Teacher of the Year Wes Talton, a social studies teacher at Dadeville High School was on hand at Monday night’s meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education to provide the board members with an update on the trip he is taking a group of students on following the end of the 2017-18 school year, visiting England, Ireland and Wales.

The group will be traveling with EF Education First, an international company based in Switzerland that specializes in educational tours for students, taking them across the country See BOARD • Page 6

could take a shower and they helped him do that, but the symptoms persisted and he was having difficulty getting dressed.

That’s when they called fire medics and they were there quickly and began to administer care and transport him to the hospital.”

Turner said upon arrival at Russell Medical, the man was pronounced dead See DEATH • Page 9

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The investigation into Alexander City public golf course funds that appear to be missing or stolen remains active, according to a spokesman for Alabama Attorney General Steven Marshall.

For about 16 months, the probe into possible criminal activity surrounding the funds that went from Lakewinds to Alexander City City Hall and didn’t make it to the bank has been with the investigators for the attorney general.

Mike Lewis, a spokesman for Marshall said Monday that investigators are waiting on information from the city’s audits from 2015 and 2016 to complete the probe.

“As for the matter of the missing funds at the Alexander City golf course, See PROBE • Page 6

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Sate and local investigators along with rescue personnel were called to an area off Coosa County Road 511 after a Goodwater man was found dead in Hatchett Creek. Few details were released in the active investigation.

SBI investigates discovery of Goodwater man’s lifeless body in Hatchett Creek

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The lifeless body of a Goodwater man was pulled from a local creek Tuesday afternoon.

Goodwater Police Department, Coosa County Sheriff’s Department and agents with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s

State Bureau of Investigation all responded to an area off Coosa County Road 511 after a group of campers discovered the body of a man in the waters of Hatchett Creek Tuesday.

Witnesses on the scene indicated that the man came to the area early this morning and See BODY • Page 9

Potts reinstated as chief in Camp Hill by council only to be ousted again by mayor

Camp Hill Council hears of interested industry

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Things are getting stranger in the never-ending drama that the Camp Hill Police Department has become.

At Monday night’s council meeting, Johnny Potts was reinstated as police chief with a strict six-month probation period by the council.

The move comes just two weeks after Mayor Ezell Smith demoted Potts. The council spent 30 minutes in executive session and one and half hours in a public hearing discussing issues between Potts and Smith.

But just moments after the meeting, Smith delivered a letter to Potts stating See POTTS • Page 9

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Camp Hill’s Johnny Potts, left, listens as his lawyer Courtney Murchison asks questions in his hearing about his demotion at Monday’s town council meeting.

The Camp Hill Town Council heard of the possibility of a manufacturing company coming to town and started to tackle part of the town’s sewage issue.

James Woody, who heads the development community in Camp Hill, announced that Aquanet Water Purification is looking at the town.

“They want to produce See COUNCIL • Page 9

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DEAR ABBY: I’m worried about a close friend I have known for about 10 years.

She’s well-educated, independent and family-oriented. She has been online dating for quite a while and continually meets guys who have criminal backgrounds.

She dated one of them on the down low for two years because she was embarrassed by how he behaved in public.

The most recent man served a 16-year prison sentence for being involved in a murder.

She tells me she doesn’t see a future with any of them, but goes on multiple dates and defends them with, “He seems like a nice guy.” In the next breath, she’ll claim to want a steady and meaningful relationship.

I have voiced my concerns.

I asked her what she’d say to me if the tables were turned, and her responses mimic the concern I show her. I suggested she try a different website or mode of meeting potential partners, but it hasn’t made a difference.

I believe in second chances

up to a point, but now I’m genuinely worried for her safety.

Is there anything else I can do to convince her to have safer boundaries? -- CONCERNED ABOUT CRIMINALS DEAR CONCERNED: No, you have done enough. Until your friend admits to herself that she’s fishing for trout in the wrong stream, she’ll continue to reel in sharks.

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for men to sulk or get angry when they don’t get sex when they want it? I’ve been married to my husband for more than 30 years. I run several miles a day and, with all the work I do, I don’t always feel like having sex. Lately, I have been under a lot of stress, so I haven’t been in the mood.

The other night, he did his usual sulking. Then, as he

Mr. James Robert “J.R.” Jones 1962 - 2017 Memorial Service for Mr. James Robert “J.R.” Jones, 55, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Jones and Dr. Albert Pike will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Jones passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born on March 25, 1962 to John Paul Jones and Judy Lynette Jones. He

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was an active member of Ray Baptist Church. He enjoyed the outdoors and walking with his dog, Gracie. He was a renaissance man and could fix anything. J.R. was a great family man who lived a Christian life that displayed the Fruit of the Spirit.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy Jones of Alexander City; daughters, Kristin Joiner (Elgie) and Ashley Jones both of Alexander City; grandchildren, Layken Grace Joiner and Sadie Joiner; mother, Judy Jones of Alexander City; sisters, Sharron Ward (Terry) of Richville and Annette Spivey of Kellyton; and brother, Doug Jones of Alexander City.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Paul Jones.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ms. Barbara Jenkins Graveside services for Ms. Barbara Jenkins of Atlanta, Georgia will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 at Rocky Mt. Cemetery.

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OUT AND ABOUT AT BENJAMIN RUSSELL What makes you most excited about being back in school this year?

“Getting back with friends you’ve missed getting in touch with over the summer.”

– Cassie Childress, 9th grade

“I’ve got another year left, and I’m getting ready to graduate and go on to college.”

– Tynyja Crayton, 11th grade

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DEAR ABBY: I have a question. If you are traveling with a group of friends on a plane, is it rude for one couple to upgrade to first class? This was a group trip traveling to go on a cruise together. -- JUST WONDERING IN FLORIDA DEAR JUST WONDERING: I wouldn’t call it a breach of etiquette. However, it’s less than an expression of solidarity with the friends who are sitting in the back. Personally, I think it sends a wrong message and could cause resentment unless there’s a practical reason the couple needs the extra space -long legs, a bad back, a weight problem, etc.

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often does, he tossed about in bed, repeatedly and roughly, while we’re trying to sleep.

The whole bed shook. Another night, he stuck his elbow in my ribs to be sure he got my attention.

Sometimes he’ll grab my butt really hard while I’m trying to sleep -- in the middle of the night, mind you. I end up having sex with him so he leaves me alone and I can sleep.

I have tried sleeping in another bed. But then he comes to that room and repeatedly kicks the mattress. If I lock the door, he kicks the door. So, I have sex with him so I can live in peace. Do most men do this when they don’t get sex as often as they like? -- SPOUSE SULKING IN THE NORTH DEAR SPOUSE: You have tolerated this for 30 years?

What you have described is spousal abuse. Most men do not behave the way your husband does, bullying and coercing their wives into marital relations. Please discuss this with a licensed mental health professional. His behavior is off the charts, and you need

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Voter turnout is key in special U.S. Senate race

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olks we are getting down to the proverbial lick log in the much-anticipated vote for the open U.S. Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions. After 20 years in the U.S. Senate as our junior U.S. Senator, Sessions left to become Donald Trump’s Attorney General. He probably regrets this decision.

When the race began it looked like a Roy Moore vs. Luther Strange race.

However, the third outside horse emerged about a month ago. Tennessee Valley Congressman, Mo Brooks, got a $2 million bump from the shooting he endured while a member of the Republican baseball team. He seized the moment and Mo’s momentum gave him the “Big Mo.” About three weeks ago it looked like a three man race between Moore, Strange and

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Brooks. However, the Washington beltway consultants, pollsters, and media experts supporting Strange poured a ton of money into stopping Mo’s momentum with negative ads designed to thwart his catching Luther and ousting him from the runoff. Recent polls indicate that it has worked.

The latest polls indicate a one-two finish between Moore and Strange.

Strange’s Washington pollsters tout that he may finish in first place ahead of Moore. Money talks and it is the mother’s milk of politics.

State Senator Trip Pittman will do better than some experts expect.

Watch for him to get a good hometown vote in Mobile and Baldwin Counties.

Moore’s support has never diminished. It consistently hovers around 30 percent, even with his inability to raise or spend much money. On the other hand, Luther Strange’s supporters have spent $3 - $5 million. The Bentley appointment has been a tremendous albatross for Luther. Turnout is critical. Luther Strange would benefit from a large turnout among upscale Jefferson/Shelby metro voters. Mo Brooks hopes may ride on a large turnout in the Tennessee Valley.

Strange’s and Moore’s odds are enhanced by the short window that the race was run.

Strange’s chances have been boosted by the endorsement of Alfa.

This conservative group’s

endorsement carries a lot of weight.

When Luther took the tainted nomination from Robert Bentley six months ago, he was told that he would have two years before he would run.

Under that scenario, his bet that a ton of money would be all he would need to keep the seat was a good bet. However, when Governor Kay Ivey changed that election to this year the scenario changed dramatically.

If Luther were running in 2018 there would be 60 races on the ballot with a record 300 names to choose from. The average voter, who could not care less who the junior U.S. Senator is anyway, will also be voting for State Senator, State Representative, Sheriff, Probate Judge, Circuit Judge, District Judge, five seats on the State Supreme Court,

Tallapoosa County Young Farmers compete in state contests From left, Tallapoosa County’s Sid Phelps and Whitney Willis joined peers from across Alabama to compete in State Young Farmers events Aug. 5 at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 45th Commodity Producers Conference in Birmingham.

Phelps participated in the Discussion Meet contest, while Willis participated in the Excellence In Ag competition. They are pictured with Federation President Jimmy Parnell.

along with a spirited Chief Justice contest, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Agriculture Commissioner, an open contested Attorney General race, an open contested Lt. Governor’s race, and one of the most crowded Governor’s races in state history that may well attract 10 viable candidates.

The millions spent to elect Luther Strange would have been overwhelming. Folks would have walked into the booth and voted for the only name they knew.

However, this is the only race in town. The people who show up to vote will know the score. With the election being August 15 and it being the only race, there will be a low turnout. Also, any money spent for negative attacks will generally drive down the voter turnout.

All indications point to

a low voter turnout, which helps Moore. He began with 30 percent and they have not gone anywhere.

His 30 percent will vote and the lower the turnout, the higher percentage that 30 percent becomes.

Moore’s folks will not be at the lake or beach or deterred by the August heat. They are ardent and they will vote.

Remember a poll is a picture of the total electorate. The final poll and the one that counts is the count of votes of those who actually show up to vote next Tuesday.

We will see.

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

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Local educators create positive environment

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onday marked the beginning of another school year for students in Alexander City and Tallapoosa County and if early success is any indication, students could be in for a banner year.

The year began with optimism and very few issues as students of all ages woke up bright and early Monday morning, got ready for the day and returned to school for another academic year. Parents dropped their children off, students made their way to their classrooms and worked to begin settling into a new routine.

Despite the issues that so often arise on the first day of school, educators in the city and county systems believed Monday was a successful day for students and teachers alike.

“Overall, I think (the first day of school) has gone very well. There have been no major issues I’ve heard of other than the usual first day things,” Alexander City Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said Monday.

In the county, it was much the same story.

“The first day was smooth,” said Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle. “There were very few issues the principals saw today.”

It was encouraging to see how well things flowed on a day when confusion is understandable.

In Alexander City, the police department was out in full force, directing traffic at all campuses. Event the captains were seen helping direct parents where to park.

School staff was curbside, welcoming students and helping parents with any questions they had.

Both Cooper and Windle spent portions of their Monday going to the different schools in their respective systems, taking a personal look at how students across the board were adjusting to being back in the classroom.

The way the first day was handled shows what sets our local schools apart.

It’s that personal touch and the hard work of educators to create and open and friendly environment that encourages family involvement and academic success.

Congratulations on a great first day and here’s hoping this is the best school year in history.

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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 Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley 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 Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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. His address is 1285 Freeman John Road, Dadeville.

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

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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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Wednesday,August 9, 2017

Trump’s vacation: Is it a reversal or is he being kind?

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t looks like I won’t be the only one on vacation over the next few days.

President Donald Trump is also taking a break.

He’s worked so hard, you know. With all those early morning Tweetstorms, I’m sure his thumbs are rubbed raw and need time to heal.

Of course, my vacation is only three days. Trump’s?

Seventeen days!

That said, I do think that I chose a better vacation destination. After all, had you rather go to Orange Beach or New Jersey? There won’t be a world-class golf course where I’m headed, but there will be a world-class sand trap. And I plan to get stuck in it.

Furthermore, I won’t have anyone back home investigating me and/ or my staff. There is no special counsel looking into Tallapoosa Publishers’ dealings with Russians or anyone else. Oh, there may be a few folks who are, for whatever reason, angry with us. There’s evidence of that on our Facebook page.

But we can sleep at night knowing that we’ve done things on the up and up. No fake news here. And no grand jury issuing subpoenas to anyone connected with us for any meeting we’ve been a part of.

Which brings me to a question: Is Trump truly taking, as his spokesperson says, a “working” vacation?

DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor

And, if so, just exactly what is he working on?

Is he revamping his TrumpCare legislation so that it might at least be voted on by both houses of Congress?

Is he working on his much tax reform legislation? Is he working with new chief of staff John Kelley to plug the leaks in his sinking presidential ship? Or is he – most likely is my guess – working with his personal attorneys to fend off whatever attack related to Russia is thrown at him next, to protect revelation of his true net worth and to ensure he has an empire to return to once he’s, by impeachment of ballot, removed from the Oval Office?

The reason for Trump’s vacation is something that is no doubt remarkable. In his 2004 book, “Trump: Think Like a Billionaire,” the Donald wrote, “Don’t take vacations. What’s the point? If you’re not enjoying your work, you’re in the wrong job.” He told Larry King of CNN (ironically among Trump’s most-hated networks now that he’s gone sour on the medium that,

as much as anything else, created him with his show “The Apprentice”) “most of the people I know that are successful really don’t take vacations. Their business is their vacation. I rarely leave.

You know that. You and I are friends. How often do you see me going away?”

Aw, Trump, the master of approaching things from all sides. He was a Democrat, now he’s a Republican. He was pro-choice, now he’s prolife. He was anti-vacation, now he’s spending 17 August days in beautiful New Jersey.

Actually, let’s give the president the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it’s not that he needs a vacation. Maybe it’s that he knows that we do.

Who among us doesn’t need a break from the Tweetstorms? Who among us doesn’t need an intermission from the free-for-all that has become the Trump White House? Who among us doesn’t need a hiatus from the hot-aired stump speeches that have continued seven months into the Trump presidency?

So, thanks for the vacation, Mr. President. Now, is there anyway you could possibly stay in New Jersey?

We wouldn’t even care what exit.

David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers’ Elmore County newspapers.

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“The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.”

– Proverbs 10:8

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Everybody needs a hug now and then

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f you know me, chances are we have hugged. I don’t discriminate. I even hug people wearing Bama attire. I’m a hugger. It’s who I am.

There are many types of hugs. There is what I call a normal hug, which can vary in length. Then there is the side hug, which is often accompanied by a pat on the back. Rounding out the hugs are the bear hug, the bro hug, and the awkward hug.

When I was in high school, there were several girls who I hugged daily. Our relationships were completely platonic, but I sure did like hugging those pretty young ladies. These were normal.

The length of the embrace varied depending on what they were going through.

They smelled good, too.

When I was a kid, we attended a small country church in Tallapoosa County.

Most members of the church were either kin, branch kin, or kin to someone they were kin to by marriage.

That’s a lot of kin. When the preaching was over, we’d gather outside and fellowship before going our separate ways for that inevitable Sunday feast. Before doing so, a lot of hugging and handshaking took place. These were mostly side hugs.

I’ve never been a fan of the bear hug. I just don’t need someone wrapping their arms around me, shaking me around like they’re about to sink their canines into my skull. If you see me, don’t do it. I’ll defend myself by any means necessary. I seldom

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leave home without bear spray. You just never know.

Then there is the bro hug, which is described as a manly hug between two dudes who are cool with each other. Normal hugs between guys are acceptable, depending on the length and the circumstances. If it’s at a funeral, length is irrelevant.

If it’s at the Piggly Wiggly, you have to make it quick. I often turn my bro hug into a normal hug once the initial embrace is complete.

I don’t think side hugs are ever acceptable among men. It’s one thing to stand at a guy’s side with your arm around him for a second while you catch up, but it’s another thing to embrace and have your hips rub. Dudes, don’t side hug me. I have bear spray.

Don’t forget about the awkward hug. It can sneak up on you. Sometimes the hugger goes in for the normal hug but the huggee shifts their body into a side hug position mid-hug. If you’re not prepared, it can turn awkward in a hurry.

The normal hug can also go awry when the heads of each party aren’t on the same sheet of music. Normally, each head goes towards the right shoulder. It’s just natural. But sometimes, the huggee haphazardly hugs

toward the wrong shoulder, and the two heads converge upon each other as if they’re about to lock lips. It’s disturbingly embarrassing and awkward. Always aim your head toward the right shoulder. Trust me.

Speaking of hugs that go awry, last week, I went in for a bro hug and that’s when things got weird. The initial part of the hug went off as planned, but then something happened. We both rotated our heads in such a way that our cheeks were touching.

We were cheek to cheek for what seemed like an eternity.

It’s like we had magnets in our faces and couldn’t escape the magnetic force. I felt helpless.

A friend of mine who is a subject matter expert on the bro hug says you’ve got to get in and out with shoulder contact only. He suggests keeping the head lateral or there is going to be unfortunate cheek contact. A little head rotation away from contact provides for extra protection.

Hugging is wonderful and can go a long way in this chaotic world, but there is a right way and wrong way to do it. Now that you know, go out and hug someone today. We all can use one.

Everybody needs a hug.

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The Lake Martin Bama Club awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to local students who will attend the University of Alabama. With the club’s new endowment we will be able to award $10,000 to students each year. Recipients included Sutherlan C. Pritchard, Cody R. Hanners, Imberly lesha Flowers, Triana C. Lawson, Michael R. McGill, Lydia McCollum and Maga Maddox. The club will host Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at the Willow Point Golf and Country Club as the club works to raise fund to continue its endowment program. The cost is $50 per person.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting annual revival services August 9-11 at 7 p.m. Rev. G.H. Gulliam is pastor and evangelist for the week is Rev. Carlos Speed of Faithful Baptist Church in Columbus.

Thursday, August 10

DEMOCRAT MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democrats will meet Thursday, August 10 at 5 p.m. at the Porch Center in Alexander City. The meeting is open to everyone.

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REGISTRATION FOR YOUTH SOCCER: Registration for the Alexander City Youth Soccer recreational league will be held this week at the Sportplex gym.

Times to register are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The league is open to players ages 3 and up, and the cost is $60.

If a child did not play last season, he or she will need a birth certificate.

Games will begin after Labor Day and run through September and October.

For more information, contact Josh Tucker at 256-496-2241 or visit www.alexcitysoccer.com.

Saturday, August 12

CHURCH FESTIVAL: Centerview Baptist Church County Road 89 in Camp Hill is hosting a church festival Saturday, Aug. 12 starting at 9 a.m. There will be fun, food and games for everyone. The pastor is Rev. J. Harrison.

CLASS REUNION: Laurel High School Class of 1969’s 50th year reunion meeting on the second Saturday of every other month starting August 12 at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. For any questions, please contact Abber Dean Shelton at 256-329-3234 between 6 and 9 p.m.

POOL PARTY: The Camp Fire Girls are having a registration party at the city pool August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

CLASS REUNION: The Dadeville High School Class of 1977 are requested to appear at Judy’s Stagecoach Restaurant & Saloon at 8276 County Rd 34 Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. for pictures, drinks and dinner. Come as you are and stay for a picture or longer. Those wishing to have dinner, please make a reservation for “reunion” by calling 256-307-1466, or you may not have a seat.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB VOLUNTEER: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is opening its doors for Katy Perry fans to volunteer for a chance to win concert tickets. Contact Shelby Boswell at bgcoflakemartinarea@ gmail.com for details.

Sunday, August 13

SINGING: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church is hosting the Traveling Harrells Anniversary August 13 at 3 p.m.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Sardis United Methodist Church will be hosting services celebrating its 180th Homecoming August 13 at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow at noon.

The church is located at 10367 Highway 50 in Dadeville. Musical guest will be Jordan River.

August 14-20

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ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. is hosting its annual Christian General Assembly themed “Principles and Doctrine for the Perfecting of the Saints,” August 14-20 at the Liberty Life Center at 243 S Street in Alexander City.

Daily at 9 a.m. there will be a prayer breakfast, 11:30 a.m. a seminar on Holy Bible research and at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday will be a worship and praise service with a speaker. Sunday, Aug. 20 is is Climax Day with Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.

Friday, August 18

GOSPEL SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting Brian Free and Assurance Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund.

Saturday, August 19

SOAP BOX DERBY: Dadeville’s Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby Race and Festival is August 19 at 1 p.m.

Volunteers are needed to help with plans and set up. Help make this a great day for children. Deadline for entry is August 5. Call Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339 with questions.

The festival will start at 10 a.m. with inflatables, musicians, vendors, bass casting, horseshoe, cornhole and more.

YARD SALE: The Ladies of the Elks will host their annual yard sale August 19 from 6 to 11 a.m.

MUSTER ON THE TALLAPOOSA: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a Muster on the Tallapoosa August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Creek hunting camps, cannon firing, militia and musket drills, wool spinning and dyeing and more. There is a shaded picnic area with charcoal grills, tables and pavilions available.

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on August 19 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund.

Sunday, August 20

CHURCH HOMECOMING: The New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m.

August 21-23

CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 21-23 at 7 p.m. nightly.

Guest minister will be Rev. MacArthur Moss. Edward Milner is pastor.

August 22-24 CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alex City Ministerial Association is hosting a city wide revival at the GAP Fellowship Church August 22-24 at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Rev. Josh Sammons of Hillabee Baptist Church, Wednesday will be Bishop W.T. Traylor of Liberty Life Christian Center and Thursday Rev. Mike Jackson of Flint Hill United

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Thursday, August 24

UNDERAGE DRINKING FOCUS GROUP: The East Alabama Mental Health Center at 287 North Tallassee Street in Dadeville is hosting an underage drinking and substance abuse focus group August 24 at 6 p.m.

Questions can be directed to 334-742-2112 or prevention@ eamhc.org.

Saturday, August 26

STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.

Sunday, August 27

CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and ‘Just One’ in concert. A love offering will be taken. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Margaret Thornton is music director and Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is invited.

Monday, August 28 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The Alex City Area Ministerial Association is hosting a dinner for ministers and spouses August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Marshall Street Church of God. The meal will be a choice between pork chop or chicken with two vegetables, dessert and drink. The cost is $15 per person.

Please respond ASAP to Pastor Mike Waldrop at radcom2jc@gmail com or leave a message at 256392-4950.

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Thursday, September 7 DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: The Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church is hosting a divorce support group Sept. 7 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. to focus on helping separated and divorced individuals get through the difficulties of a broken marriage. The group will meet every Thursday through Oct. 19.

PTSD SUPPORT GROUP: The Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church is hosting a post traumatic stress support group starting Sept. 7 and every Thursday through Oct. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The group is for anyone who needs support in dealing with post traumatic stress.

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Saturday, September 23 STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.

Saturday, October 14 CAR SHOW: The 37th Annual Custom Car Show at Oktoberfest will be Oct. 14 with registration from 8 a.m. to noon.

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It pays to keep an eye on your earnings

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hether you’re ready to retire, just joining the workforce, or somewhere in between, regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record could make a big difference when it’s time to collect your retirement benefits.

Just think, in some situations, if an employer did not properly report just one year of your work earnings to us, your future benefit payments from Social Security could be close to $100 per month less than they should be. Over the course of a lifetime, that could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in retirement or other benefits to which you are entitled.

Social Security prevents many mistakes from ever appearing on your earnings record. On average, we process about 236 million W-2 wage reports from employers, representing more than $5 trillion in earnings. More than 98 percent of these wages are successfully posted with little problem.

But it’s ultimately the responsibility of your employers ̽ past and present ̽ to provide accurate earnings information to Social Security so you get credit for the contributions

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• Visit www.socialsecurity. gov/myaccount to set up or sign in to your own my Social Security account; • Under the “My Home” tab, click on “Earnings Record” to view your online Social Security Statement and taxed Social Security earnings; • Carefully review each year of listed earnings and use your own records, such as W-2s and tax returns, to confirm them; and • Keep in mind that earnings from this year and last year may not be listed yet.

If you notice that you need to correct your earnings record, check out our onepage fact sheet at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/

Probe the Attorney General’s Office continues to investigate,” Lewis said after an emailed inquiry from the Outlook. “Our efforts have been affected by the timing of the audits of city funds. We are still awaiting information from the audits.”

Ironically, it was an audit report of the 2013 books that showed the golf course was losing money that shed light on funds taken in at Lakewinds.

Resident Wendell Scroggins raised questions about financial procedures at the course at a council meeting on Jan. 25, 2016.

Scroggins alleged that a number of checks patrons had written for goods and services at Lakewinds seemed to have been lost in the process, never clearing the patrons’ banks.

While the checks were never located, it was determined cash earmarked for deposit was missing. The exact amount is unknown, but estimates range between $22,000 and $120,000.

Then-Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw asked for help in the investigation from then-Fifth Judicial Circuit District Attorney E. Paul Jones. After a short cursory investigation, Jones said on March 22, 2016 that it appeared that there was the potential of criminal activity involved with the missing

Board and around the world. Talton said the window for their trip was early June 2018, but that an exact date had not yet been officially decided on.

Talton took time to address a number of concerns that had been voiced, including insurance policies for the trip, like if a student had to cancel or was in need of medical care while overseas, and especially security.

“The guides EF uses are from the cities we’ll be going to. They know these cities like the back of their hand,” he said. “EF is also in contact with authorities, monitoring any situation.”

Following his presentation, the board wanted to recognize Talton for engaging his students in this way.

“I want to applaud you for taking the initiative in doing this. What an educational opportunity this is,” Superintendent Joe Windle said.

Board member Matilda WoodyardHamilton said she was very serious about wanting to help with the trip financially, though she stressed that, in order to help out as much as she could, she wanted to know what she could do as early as possible.

Once the meeting agenda had been amended, the board discussed selling off some of the system’s older buses. Ten buses, two of which were designed for students with special needs, would be sold at auction through Southeast Auction Company in Tuscaloosa, with the funds raised going back into transportation. A motion to approve a contract with Southeast passed. The buses would be taken to their lot in Tuscaloosa for the auction, and the auction company would be in regular contact with the board about the auction.

The board also handled the following matters during Monday night’s meeting: • Minutes from the meetings on July 10 and July 24 were approved.

• A resolution declaring September as “Attendance Awareness Month” was approved.

• Payment for the July bills was approved.

• The board approved the monthly financial report.

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Sooner is definitely better when it comes to identifying and reporting problems with your earnings record. As time passes, you may no longer have past tax documents and some employers may no longer be in business or able to provide past payroll information.

If it turns out everything in your earnings record is correct, you can use the information and our online calculators at www. socialsecurity.gov/planners/ benefitcalculators.html to plan for your retirement and prepare for the unexpected, such as becoming disabled or leaving behind survivors.

We use your top 35 years of earnings when we calculate your benefit amounts. You can learn more about how your benefit amount is calculated at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10070.pdf.

We’re with you throughout life’s journey, from starting your first job to receiving your well-earned first retirement payment.

Learn more about the services we provide online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ onlineservices.

Kylle’ D. McKinney is a public affairs specialist with Alabama Social Security.

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On April 18, 2016, Jones reported to Shaw he had requested assistance from the Attorney General’s office, which was occupied by Luther Strange at that time.

Lewis had confirmed the office was investigating, but a lot has happened at the AG’s office since then.

The probe into Gov. Robert Bentley, the appointment of Strange to fill the term of Jeff Session who was appointed U.S. Attorney General and the subsequent naming of Marshall to the state post have all created hurdles for investigators.

Since the new administration has been in office, Mayor Jim Nabors said he has been briefed on the situation, but the city was asked to stand pat until the probe was complete.

In a recent audit of the 2014 city financials, accountants said it appeared that issues with monthly reconciliations of expenditures and lack of consistent policies and procedures existed in the city.

Lewis said that the Attorney General’s office typically does not comment on anything unless it has an arrest or an indictment to report and so no additional comment could be made at this time.

Pets like cool treats just like humans

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ell folks, I’m afraid we are well into the ‘dog days of summer,’ now that we are into August.

Knowing how hot my six dogs get when they are outside just a short time, like people. We can just do a better job on cooling off.

I wanted to make my kids an iced treat as a cooling dog snack for hot days. I just know it will work out as a wonderful idea for us all. Here is the recipe. Very simply mix together about four ounces crunchy peanut butter, half a small jar, with two ripe mashed bananas, and about half cup of yogurt, you can use plain, I had strawberry. You can also add anything your dog likes, grated carrot, oatmeal, blueberries.

Scoop teaspoons onto a parchment lined tray and into the freezer overnight for a welcome frozen treat the next afternoon. The dogs love an ice cube but this concoction seems like sharing human-food to them and is good and healthy for us as well.

Happy Birthday to Linda Hunt of Kellyton.

She celebrates her day Aug. 4.

Saturday, Aug. 12 is the evening for the 25th annual Equality UMC, “Gospel on the Green.”

The event will actually be held inside the Fellowship Hall for comfort from all the heat. Drinks and food items will be available for purchase. The event is no charge, but love offerings are appreciated. This is a double event evening celebration for Equality UMC for a quarter century of sharing Gospel on the Green with the public.

‘The Kempters’ will perform. They are a multitalented family group from Slapout. Known throughout the South and across the country for their eclectic repertoire of inspirational entertainment and humor, The Kempters

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have developed quite a following and draw enthusiastic crowds.

Plus, this occasion will celebrate Chuck Bradley, the top prizewinning, Grand Champion auctioneer for Alabama who is also a member of this church in Equality.

Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this big celebration open to everyone, and it all begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday.

Need more information?

Just call Richard Penton at 334-541-2272, or 334-2428150.

Church in the Pines at Kowaliga will have the guest-speaker host James Cullins, Retired Church of Christ, Alex City.

Some good news for a change from the Elmore County Humane Shelter. This shelter works collectively with many great and inventive volunteers to make their fund-raising events as much fun as possible for all. The 2017 ‘WagsN-Whiskers’ Auction event held on July 28, was not only fabulous, but produced $20,000.00 for the animals’ care and upkeep.

According to Rea Cord, Director of the Elmore County Shelter, the intake numbers are far too high.

This shelter took in 563 animals for June, that’s an average of 18 per-day for every day open. In July, intake was 426 an average of 17 per-day. The total for the 2017 year so far is 2537 animals with 1692 strays or abandoned animals brought in by animal control or citizens.

821 surrendered directly by their owners.

Those are awful numbers. When you think

a shelter is to help the small overflow, and lost animals. I don’t see how an owner could surrender their own dog unless they move to an adult place for seniors. But then you would think some family would take the unknowing animal. It all begins with one unwanted litter and spreads from there.

Did you know a young dog, still a puppy can have her own babies at six months of age?

And we don’t even have a shelter to take care of Coosa’s unwanted animals. They just roam the roadsides, with many ending up dead on the edge of the right-of-way.

Elmore has no jurisdiction here and stays full with animals from the large county it already covers.

Mark your calendar for the last event of this year hosted by the Elmore County Humane Shelter “Bark in the Park” held at the wonderful grounds of at Fort Toulouse. Take your dog, with rabies tag, to enjoy the afternoon on Sept. 17.

So sad that the best Sheriff we have had, Terry Wilson will be retiring, and not seeking re-election.

Everyone loves him, and the deputies that work so well under his supervision.

Wilson has made some wonderful things happen and great changes for Coosa County residents.

He is always approachable and helpful, a big improvement over what we had when I moved to this area. Good luck to Terry and Randy Wilson. You’ll just have to learn to relax and enjoy retirement and your family.

Until next week, keep smiling, Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook.

She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

continued from page 1 • A special called meeting was announced for Monday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. for the purpose of discussing budgetary matters.

• Resignations from Dadeville High School PE Teacher and bus driver Rodney Taylor and Reeltown Elementary School Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher Brittany Alexander were approved.

• The board approved hiring Matthew Garrett as a social studies teacher at Dadeville High School, Jeff Hardin as a paraprofessional at Reeltown Elementary School, Summer Bryant to be a Pre-K auxiliary teacher at Dadeville Elementary School, Christie Winslett as a Pre-K auxiliary teacher at Reeltown Elementary School, Amy Ledbetter to be a CNP worker at Reeltown and Phillip Strickland and Joe Abercrombie for the positions of bus driver within the system.

• The transfer of Catina Pogue from a SIMS operator at Dadeville High School to become a counselor and SIMS operator at Dadeville High School.

• A number of Purchase Service Agreements for special needs therapists were approved: Debbie Brewer, Faith Berryman, Michelle McArthur, Linda Andrews, Richelle Rice and Clarice Davis.

• An updated Data Governance Policy regarding how student data would be secured and who would have access to it was approved.

• It was reported the Tallapoosa County Commission had received the board’s resolution regarding the one-cent sales tax.

“We have done what we needed to do, what was required of us,” Windle said.

• The timeline for the Capital Improvement Plan was announced as being up for discussion during the September work session on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

• The board recognized Transportation Supervisor Len Carter for being nominated as an outstanding fleet management professional, one of 65 that would be honored in the August issue of School Transportation News Magazine.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be Monday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Board of Education Building.

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Council it in Camp Hill,” Woody said. “They are looking for land and maybe a building.”

According to Woody, Aquanet produces waterfiltering devices and may employ up to 500 when fully operational.

The council approved installing a septic system for a resident who has had persistent issues with the town’s sewage service including sewage backing up into the home when a pumping station goes down. The resident was appreciative of efforts to

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improve the system, who had a septic system years ago but was required to switch to the town sewage system when it was available.

Council members thanked the Men of Honor group who has been helping around town.

“You guys are doing so much around town,” Council Member Dean Bonner said.

“Thank you for what you have done.”

The Men of Honor have helped with cleanups and are organizing a cancer

walk Oct. 14. Saturday, they are hosting a Fun Day at the park from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. where there will be bouncy houses, kickball games, cornhole tic-tac-toe and a water slide the council agreed to fund the water for.

The Camp Hill Town Council also: • approved two portapotties for the upcoming flea market at the old airport Aug. 12.

• approved an off premises beer, wine and tobacco license for Danny Evans for a convenience

Potts his services were no longer needed and granting him another hearing.

“I gave him a termination letter after the meeting,” Smith said late Monday night. “It gives him a 10-day due process hearing.”

The termination was immediate and Smith again named Danny Williams as interim chief as he was after the July 24 demotion of Potts.

Smith stated in the meeting that she could no longer work with Potts and asked the council to back her.

Smith presented her grounds for the demotion including conduct unbecoming an officer, refusal to obey orders from the mayor, refusing to return a car to a suspect who was

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store at 24580 Highway 50, contingent on Evans meeting state and county requirements.

• approved the minutes from the July 17 regular meeting and the July 31 special called meeting.

• tabled approving a contract with the Housing Authority until council members can review the contract.

The next meeting of the Camp Hill Town Council will be Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.

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“no billed” by a grand jury in a case and refusing to give the mayor the code to the lock at the police department. Potts refuted most of the claims.

“I would like the council to support my decision,” Smith told the council. “I cannot work with him.”

Discussion amongst council members suggested they were uncomfortable with demotion.

“I just want to be fair,” Council Member Cliff Wilkerson said.

“I got to look at what is right and what is not,” Council Member Dean Bonner said. “There are some issues here. Is it illegal?”

The discussion also appeared to have many on the council believing that it

was more of a personal issue than a personnel matter. The council wanted to reinstate Potts with the condition that if there is any conflict between Potts and Smith for them to come to the council immediately.

Smith is allowed to vote with the council and when the motion came to the council for a vote to reinstate, all council members voted to return Potts to chief of police while Smith voted no.

Potts was eager to put things behind him to move forward.

“I am a bigger man,” Potts said. “I can work with anyone.”

Potts was represented by Opelika attorney Courtney Murchinson Monday night who questioned Smith

and town attorney Charles Gillenwaters about matters leading to Potts’ July 24 demotion in the hearing at the council meeting.

A preliminary hearing was continued for Lt. Derrick Coley, who was terminated by Smith July 24 to allow Coley to present a recording.

Coley was also represented by Murchinson.

Coley’s matter is to be taken up at the council’s next meeting, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.

Both Coley and Potts had previously been suspended

by Smith and reinstated by the council. When Smith demoted Potts July 24, she soon named Danny Williams as interim police chief.

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“In cases like this we immediately contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and they will lead an investigation,” Turner said. “We will be doing our own investigation to make sure that all of our policies and procedures were followed. That area is monitored by cameras and on the surface it appears that our people responded appropriately and there was nothing out of the ordinary that may have touched off any medical issues.

But we will leave that part of the investigation to ALEA and the State Bureau of Investigation.”

Turner said they have had relatively few issues with inmates at the jail.

Typically, the jail only serves as a holding facility and inmates that do not make bond are transferred to the county jail. There have been health issues from time to time, but the only death he could recall was an inmate who committed suicide “about 15 years ago.”

Turner said department officials and the department chaplain met with the man’s family.

“Obviously this is a tragic situation.

We went with our department chaplain and met with the family,” Turner said.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. A family lost a loved one and we promised to keep them up to date on the investigation as it unfolds.”

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spoke to the group of four campers.

The group left the area for a time and when they returned the man’s car was still there, but there was no sign on of him. A short time later one of the group saw something in the water and called for others. A closer look found that it was the man’s body.

The Alexander City Rescue Squad had several members on the scene to assist with the recovery of the body.

While few details were released, Goodwater Police Chief Gerald Whetstone said that SBI was the lead agency on the case and referred all inquiries to Agent Anthony Green.

Green said it was an active investigation did not release any additional details. He said more may be released by ALEA as the investigation progresses and the family is notified.

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Graham’s SEC East predictions

W

hy is it every Joe Schmoe out there feels the need to publish some sort of prediction about the upcoming college football season? By my count, there are now over 10,000 experts in this particular field and that’s just the SEC! We’re all so impressed with your ability to put seven teams in random order. That takes a lot of talent. You should really be proud of yourself.

Get a real job!

In an unrelated story, it’s time for my annual SEC predictions. The season is nearly within shouting distance a mere 24 days away.

I’ll tackle the Eastern division this week and save the Wild, Wild West for next week.

1. Florida (9-3; 6-2) — The Florida offense has really struggled the last two years, but the Gators still managed to take home two division titles. Malik Zaire and Feleipe Franks are battling for the starting quarterback position. Either one will be better than what they had last year.

UF defeats Georgia in Jacksonville for the de facto East title.

2. Georgia (9-3; 5-3) — Like I’ve said before, the development of quarterback Jacob Eason is the key to the Bulldogs season.

I could actually see Georgia winning 11 games with a few breaks, but I am not a big believer in offensive coordinator Jim Chaney. I wasn’t impressed with him at Tennessee, Arkansas or last year in Athens.

The Dawgs have a three-game stretch from Oct. 28 to Nov. 11 against Florida, South Carolina and Auburn. They lose all three.

3. South Carolina (8-4; 5-3) — In talking with some USC experts, they truly believe quarterback Jake Bentley is special. I believe the Gamecocks take the next step this season and make life difficult for their opponents.

Early games against NC State, Missouri and Kentucky could be huge confidence builders for a much more difficult schedule in October and November.

4. Tennessee (7-5; 4-4) — If LSU hadn’t fumbled going in for the winning score against Florida last year, the Vols would’ve had the opportunity to go to Atlanta and get pummeled by Alabama.

Tennessee just seems to be stuck in mediocrity.

Butch Jones has made them a little better than what he inherited, but not a lot better. I don’t see any reason to believe things will be a lot different in Knoxville this year.

5. Kentucky (7-5; 4-4) — The Wildcats have a senior quarterback in Stephen Roberts and a goodlooking running back in sophomore Benny Snell.

Big Blue will undoubtedly win a game or two they’re not supposed to and inexplicably lose one they should win. I see it all balancing out for a very respectable season in Lexington.

6. Vanderbilt (5-7; 1-7) — The Commodores finished strong in 2016 by hammering Ole Miss and Tennessee. They didn’t fare too well against NC State in the Independence Bowl, but just making it to a bowl game is a great accomplishment.

I wish the Dores the best, but it’s hard to find more than five wins on their schedule.

7. Missouri (4-8; 0-8) — Drew Lock is a pretty good quarterback and will probably challenge to lead the SEC in passing in 2017.

He threw 23 touchdown passes a season ago.

Honestly, he might have to double that if the Tigers defense is as bad as it was last year. They probably won’t go winless in the league, but will most assuredly struggle.

Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

US OPEN CHAMPION Local wins 2 events at national swimming competition

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

When Robert Howard was a swimmer at Benjamin Russell High School, he didn’t even have a team.

Howard made the trek to Auburn nearly every day to swim for a club team but represented the Wildcats by donning a Benjamin Russell cap at the AHSAA state championships each year. He won a 50 and a 100 freestyle championship as a Wildcat, but was never able to celebrate with his teammates.

But all of that has changed for Howard, the 2015 BRHS graduate.

This past weekend, Howard was a huge part in the University of Alabama’s men’s swim team placing second at the U.S. Open Swimming Championships in East Meadow, New York.

“In one of my races, I won by seven-hundredths of a second, and everyone was just freaking out,” Howard said. “My teammates and parents were all there at the wall celebrating with me.”

Howard won an individual race and a relay and was part of two broken school records.

The highlight of the meet for Howard was the 100 freestyle, which he won in 49.04, beating out Longhorn Aquatic’s Tate Jackson by 0.07 seconds. Despite being seventh at the turn, Howard had an impressive comeback to earn the victory.

“I got out to a slow start and that’s not normally how I swim it,” Howard said. “But a lot of guys in international competition are starting to swim it that way; the competition has just evolved.

If you swim it slower on the front end, you have more on the back end and close out better. If you go out fast, the last 10 (meters) in the 100 freestyle is when you can start feeling that fatigue.

“I didn’t use much energy in the first 50, so I didn’t

Daniel Melograna / UA Athletics

Alabama’s Robert Howard, a Benjamin Russell graduate, competes in a freestyle event against Tennessee last season.

think I was in a bad situation when I got to the wall, but that was the fastest I’ve ever come back in the 100 freestyle.”

It didn’t stop there for Howard, who was also part of the winning 400 medley relay. He and teammates Christopher Reid, Pavel Romanov and Laurent Bams finished with a total time of 3:39.11, which was not only good enough for first place but was also a University of Alabama school record.

Howard’s freestyle and anchor split was a mere 48.50 seconds, which surprised even himself.

“That was really fast for me,” Howard said. “I haven’t really done a 100 freestyle in a relay in a while because last summer I didn’t go to meets with the relay teams.”

Relays are particularly special for Howard because of the team-first aspect.

Howard was also part of the 400-meter relay which placed second in 3:22.71; the Tide foursome ousted Ohio State by just 0.15 seconds.

Another highlight for Howard was his school record-breaking time in the 200 freestyle. Once again, Howard had a come-frombehind race to take first in

Kenneth Boone / The Outlook

Robert Howard, of Alexander City, won an individual and a relay event at last week’s U.S. Open Swimming Championships.

his heat of the ‘B’ Finals; he captured ninth overall in 1:49.50.

“It’s pretty cool, but it’s

not like a crazy fast time,” Howard said. “Not that the guy’s record that I took See HOWARD • Page 11

First practices very similar to summer

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Above: Coach Steve Burkhalter and Coach Danny Horn instruct players during a defensive drill at Monday opening day of football practice for the Benjamin Russell WIldcats. Below: Dadeville’s linemen run through drills on Day 1 of the Tigers’ football practice.

Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Day 1 of football practice used to be a really big deal.

It was the first chance for players to dust off their football pants and stretch their shoulder pads over their heads.

But with new AHSAA regulations in the last few years, not that much is different on the first couple days of practice from what teams have been doing throughout the summer.

“There’s really not a whole lot of difference,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn said. “Just with it being the first official day, there’s a little bit more excitement in the air. Trouble is, everyone looks good in helmets and shorts by now, so we’ll have to see what the rest of the week brings.”

The first days are more of a heat acclimation period with players allowed to wear only helmets, shorts and T-shirts. Although many teams do voluntary workouts throughout the summer, this is a mandatory period for kids wanting to participate in football.

“These two days will look very similar to what we did in the summer,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said.

“We’ll do a lot of fundamentals and mental stuff along with a lot of walkthroughs and conditioning in the end.

Wednesday, we’ll change it up a bit and keep climbing from there.”

Wednesday and Thursday, players are allowed to wear shells, and Friday will feel more like the old “first day,” when teams can don their entire uniforms.

Depending on the team, various levels of intensity were apparent throughout Tallapoosa County’s first day of practice. While Reeltown had an abbreviated schedule due to picture day See PRACTICE • Page 11

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Reeltown ranked 11th in preseason poll STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Alabama State Writers Association preseason football poll was released Tuesday, and it seems expectations are high around the state for the Reeltown Rebels.

In Class 2A, Reeltown was voted just one spot outside of the top 10.

The Rebels, who return a corps offensive group, received a total of 17 top10 votes.

The only other team on the rankings list was Horseshoe Bend, which was also on the others receiving votes list in Class 2A.

ASWA High School Football Preseason Poll (First-place votes and 2016 record in parentheses)

Class 7A

1. Hoover (29) (12-2) 366 2. Central-Phenix City (1) (10-2) 261 3. Thompson (5-5) 229 4. Hewitt-Trussville (1) (111) 191 5. J. Clemens (8-4) 179 6. McGill-Toolen (13-1) 171 7. Spain Park (8-3) 114 8. Bob Jones (7-4) 83 9. Auburn (8-4) 64 10. Enterprise (10-2) 56 Others receiving votes: Gadsden City (7-6) 22, Mountain Brook (8-3) 10, Vestavia Hills (5-5) 8, Lee-Montgomery (0-9) 5, Murphy (6-5) 5, Sparkman (4-6) 3.

Class 6A

1. Ramsay (18) (13-2) 297 2. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (4) (11-1) 233 3. Blount (1) (10-3) 201 4. Austin (2) (10-4) 194 5. Opelika (13-2) 184 6. Pinson Valley (5) (8-4) 180 7. Oxford (10-1) 155 8. Daphne (1) (9-3) 108 9. Muscle Shoals (7-6) 76 10. Park Crossing (13-1) 44 Others receiving votes: Spanish Fort (10-3) 43, Gardendale (8-4) 12, Hazel Green (6-4) 8, Jackson-Olin (8-3) 8, Clay-Chalkville (6-5) 5, Sidney Lanier (8-3) 5, Wetumpka (8-3) 5, Decatur (10-2) 4, Saraland (6-5) 3, McAdory (8-4) 1, Pell City (6-5) 1.

Class 5A

1. Beauregard (26) (13-1) 350 2. Briarwood Chr. (3) (12-2) 270 3. St. Paul’s (2) (9-4) 260 4. Vigor (8-4) 183 T5. Alexandria (5-4) 127 T5. Carroll (12-1) 127 7. Central-Clay Co. (9-3) 97 8. Wenonah (11-3) 90 9. Eufaula (8-3) 87 10. Brooks (9-3)56 Others receiving votes: Demopolis (7-4) 25, Russellville (8-4) 19, Jackson (9-4) 15, Charles Henderson (7-4) 11, Mortimer Jordan (10-3) 10, Scottsboro (12-1) 10, Etowah (9-3) 9, Calera (8-4) 7, Guntersville (6-5) 6, Fairfield (7-5) 5, Pleasant Grove (4-7) 2, Moody (4-6) 1.

Class 4A

1. Handley (29) (13-2) 365

COOSA VALLEY

2. Andalusia (12-2) 257 3. Madison Acad. (11-4) 188 4. UMS-Wright (1) (9-3) 172 5. Rogers (12-1) 162 6. Leeds (1) (8-4) 142 7. St. James (10-2) 101 8. Hokes Bluff (9-5) 80 9. Cordova (9-3) 74 10. Fayette Co. (5-7) 61 Others receiving votes: Tallassee (9-4) 54, Cherokee Co. (10-3) 26, Wilson (8-3) 25, Madison Co. (6-5) 19, Thomasville (9-3) 12, Bibb Co. (8-4) 7, Dale Co. (7-4) 7, North Jackson (6-5) 6, Munford (6-5) 4, West Blocton (6-5) 3, Haleyville (9-2) 2.

Class 3A

1. Piedmont (27) (15-0) 351 2. Mobile Chr. (3) (13-2) 271 3. Gordo (1) (13-1) 268 4. Ohatchee (12-2) 165 5. Montevallo (10-2) 162 6. Opp (9-2) 110 7. Oakman (8-5) 109 8. Pike Co. (9-3) 85 9. Weaver (9-4) 72 10. Randolph Co. (10-3) 59 Others receiving votes: Clarke Co. (4-6) 43, Hillcrest-Evergreen (5-7) 24, Lauderdale Co. (7-5) 12, T.R. Miller (8-3) 12, Fultondale (8-3) 9, Bayside Acad. (8-5) 5, Plainview (6-5) 4, Wicksburg (8-4) 4, Lexington (8-4) 1, Straughn (4-6) 1.

Class 2A

1. Fyffe (28) (15-0) 354 2. Aliceville (1) (13-2) 272 3. Lanett (1) (11-3) 230 4. Elba (10-3) 225 5. G.W. Long (1) (12-1) 154 6. Tanner (9-4) 128 7. LaFayette (12-1) 125 8. Leroy (8-4) 110 9. New Brockton (7-5) 52 10. Sand Rock (9-3) 43 Others receiving votes: Reeltown (6-5) 17, Sheffield (9-3) 13, Goshen (8-4) 12, Southern Choctaw (10-2) 12, Cleveland (8-4) 5, Washington Co. (6-4) 5, Horseshoe Bend (6-5) 4, Cold Springs (5-6) 2, Westbrook Chr. (3-7) 2, Luverne (7-4) 1, Red Bay (8-3) 1.

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wasn’t fast, but he even said myself or another on the team should get it this summer. Even if it isn’t a world championship time, it’s still really awesome to have my name on the board, but hopefully my friend will break it again in a couple weeks so I’m taking it with a grain of salt.�

Howard had some extra motivation heading into the U.S. Open. His main focus this summer was the World Championship Trials. Unfortunately, the trials didn’t go so well for Howard, but he actually used that to his advantage. “It sort of motivated me in a different way,� he said. “I wasn’t necessarily down on myself, but I was kinda waiting for that breakthrough and it just hadn’t

City. “I was telling my coach after the 100 freestyle that I might be the fastest 100 freestyler from (the state of) Alabama,� Howard said. “I could be wrong, but no names come to mind. Sure, there are people swimming for Auburn and Alabama, but actually representing (the state of) Alabama, I have that underdog mentality when it comes to big meets. “To be a good swimmer, you have a sacrifice a lot, but if you can balance it and have that drive behind you, anything’s possible.

That’s clichÊ but if you just take one step at a time, do the right things, have a good family support and make some sacrifices, the sky is the limit.�

come yet. My mindset heading into the Open was a lot more relaxed. I wasn’t taking it easier, but I wasn’t stressing about everything either.�

Now heading into his junior year at Alabama, Howard has some lofty goals ahead of him.

Ultimately, he’d like to make the 2020 Olympics but in the meantime, he’s hoping to make a national team. He said next summer will be a good opportunity for him because the World Championships, the World University Games, the Pan Pacific Games and Pan American Games will all be holding their trials in the summer of 2018.

But for now, Howard is pretty happy to be representing Alabama and a small town like Alexander

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coinciding with the opening day of practice, Benjamin Russell had a military-like operation with players moving from station to station on a strict schedule. The two-hour session had a lot of hustle and a lot of reps and lessons in form, fundamentals and technique.

Horseshoe Bend, which had its first official practice under new head coach Josh Averett, didn’t have quite as much as energy as Averett would’ve hoped. “The first day of practice is a day to have fun, but I’m looking for a lot of energy and folks flying around with some enthusiasm,� Averett told his players. “I know it’s the first day of school and the first day of practice, but we want that energy.�

Dadeville coach Richard White and his staff were also demanding quite a bit of energy. The Tigers were hindered this summer because their helmets

didn’t arrive until Sunday evening. White said that combined with a low roster number will mean for an intense three weeks of camp prior to the first game on Aug. 25. “No doubt it’ll be a little more intense,�

White said. “We’re depth-challenged right now, so we have a lot of kids that are going to have to play both ways and even some (special teams). That’s something they’re not used to doing, so we’re going to have to get them in the best shape of their lives.�

Because this threeweek period of practice is so regulated by the AHSAA, it’s that much more important for coaches to have efficient practices and use their time wisely. “You also gotta schedule around the weather,� Johnson said. “You’re only allowed a certain number of minutes in shells and with full contact in pads. You have 120 minutes total, so you

Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook

Makevon Hughley, right, takes a handoff from Tre O’Neal during the first day of football practice at Reeltown.

gotta fit that allotted time to make sure that fifth day is beneficial for you. You don’t want to come out Friday with a chance of rain and

practice for 15 minutes and get nothing out of it.�

Because at this point in the offseason, every second counts.

A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS

Class 1A 1. Maplesville (29) (14-0) 365 2. Sweet Water (9-3) 261 3. Linden (2) (13-1) 246 4. Pickens Co. (11-4) 210 5. Brantley (7-5) 166 6. Addison (13-1) 110 7. Cedar Bluff (8-4) 107 8. Spring Garden (10-2) 79 9. Marengo (6-5) 50 10. Notasulga (7-5) 49 Others receiving votes: Hackleburg (9-3) 30, Houston Co. (6-5) 22, Loachapoka (3-8) 13, Georgiana (12-1) 12, Wadley (10-1) 12, Decatur Heritage (10-3) 10, Isabella (10-2) 10, Ragland (7-4) 5, Sumiton Chr. (9-3) 3, Hubbertville (10-2) 2 South Lamar (6-5) 2, Millry (4-7) 1, Talladega Co. Central (4-6) 1, Woodville (5-6) 1.

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