August 8, 2018 Alex City Outlook

THE OPINION, PAGE 4 The more things change, the more they stay the same

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Power restored Failing parts lead to small power outage

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Crews with Alexander City Light and Power hope they have fixed issues that caused a minor power outage Monday night near downtown Alexander City.

“There were two lighting arrestors that blew up,” Light and Power’s Ricky Waller said. “It caused a bunch of lights to blink uptown.”

Waller explained there is also work at two substations replacing oil transformers and the work is not likely the cause of Monday’s issue.

While no cause was determined for the lighting arrestors blowing up, Waller said crews still inspected the system.

“We had crews riding around for three to four hours (Tuesday) morning,” Waller said. “We did find one loose connection in front of The Outlook that we repaired.”

SAVED BY THE BELL Area schools report smooth first day for the most part

ACPD seeks help with auto theft

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Detectives with the Alexander City Police Department are hoping the public can help with a case.

“We got a report for an auto theft Aug. 2,” Detective Riley Foshee said.

“We are needing help from the public.”

Foshee was quiet about the circumstances surrounding the theft, but said they have some leads. However, investigators would like to speak with some individuals.

“We have two individuals we would like to talk to,” Foshee said. “They are persons of interest and we need the public’s help to identify them.”

The police department has made available images from video of the See THEFT • Page 2

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All 10 schools in the Tallapoosa County and Alexander City school systems welcomed students back to class this week for another year of academic learning. Overall, administrators across the system reported things went smoothly overall, with few, if any, major concerns to note.

The biggest concern reported in the Tallapoosa County system came from Horseshoe Bend, where an electrical issue led to power problems in certain areas of the building. As a result of this, the school decided to release students at 2 p.m. Monday while electrical teams went in and attempted to find the problem. School was delayed until 9 a.m. Tuesday to give these teams plenty of time to make sure all was working properly.

Elsewhere in the county, school administrators See FIRST DAY • Page 3

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Top, Petty Officer Ron Rowe talks with his students about the ins and outs of JROTC at Benjamin Russell High School on the first day of school Tuesday. Above, students enjoy lunch at Jim Pearson Elementary School as students returned for the first day of school.

City public works crews looking for answer to sewage spill

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Now, city crews are trying to figure out where the problem is that caused sewage to spill from manhole covers.

“We are doing everything we can to investigate the cause of the leaks,” Alexander City Public Works Director Gerard Brewer said.

“We are using a camera to see if we can find the culprit.”

Brewer explained crews were also sending a cleaner down with the camera so if anything is discovered like a blockage, maybe the cleaner could take care of the issue. Blockages could be caused by tree roots and other things that make their way into the sewer system.

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DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Scarlet� has a precious 18-month-old baby girl I’ll call Sierra. Scarlet, her husband and the baby spend a lot of time at their beach house, where they have several fulltime employees, including a nanny, housekeeper, cook and gardener. These employees have been at the house for years and are practically part of our family. The problem is, my daughter and her husband allow Sierra to walk around the house and beachfront naked throughout the day.

I have told Scarlet on several occasions that I don’t feel comfortable with Sierra being exposed like that around the employees. A naked toddler might make them feel awkward, plus a child should be raised to understand that her private parts are just that -private -- and not for anybody outside of her immediate family to look at.

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My daughter calls me old-fashioned and tells me not to worry.

What do you think? -- MORE MODEST IN NEVADA DEAR MORE MODEST: I seriously doubt that anyone is going to be embarrassed by the sight of a naked toddler. I know you are well-meaning, and your points may be valid, but frankly, I think you should let your daughter raise her daughter.

DEAR ABBY: I’m 61 and a recent widower. I befriended a new co-worker, a woman who

DEAR ABBY: I have a quick question. How long after a death should you wait to send a sympathy card? I have looked at your mom’s and aunt’s old columns, Amy Vanderbilt and Emily Post and cannot find an answer.

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Obituaries Mr. James Arthur “Jim�

Chapman 1947 - 2018 Graveside Service for Mr. James Arthur “Jim� Chapman, 71, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Wayne Cowhick and Rev. John Harold Denney will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Chapman passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his residence. Jim was a devoted husband of 45 years and a very loving father

Frances “Ethlene� Smith Hicks Frances “Ethlene� Smith Hicks, of Bessemer, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the age of 87. She grew up in Our Town and graduated from Alexander City High School, which is now Benjamin Russell High School, in Tallapoosa County. Ethlene moved to Birmingham at age 17 where she attended the Birmingham School of Business. She retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after 25 years of service.

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to his only son. He enjoyed regular Bible reading, was especially interested in Biblical prophecy, and attended Alexander City Methodist Church. Jim attended Marion Military Academy before being honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard in 1974. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University in 1971, Jim served as an administrator of Chapman Nursing Home for 27 years. He was a blessing to the many families he encountered during this time.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha Gipson Chapman of Alexander City; son, Chris Chapman of Alexander City; sister, Sally M.

Chapman of Alexander City; brother, Archie Chapman (Debbie) of Alexander City; in-laws, Randy and Glenda Willis of Alexander City, Rick and Becky Rainwater of Wedowee, Johnny Gipson of Alexander City, and Kenny and Laura Ann Gipson of Alexander City.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. John Robert Chapman, mother, Margaret Elizabeth Swindall Chapman and brothers, Bobby Chapman and Tommy Chapman.

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

husband of 57 years, Nelson Hicks, Jr.; her son, Stephen Nelson Hicks; and her parents, William Walter Smith, Sr. and Docia Elenora Evans Smith. She is survived by 2 daughters, Joanna Morgan (Bob) and Esther Hicks; 3 grandchildren, Daniel, Michael, and Jessica Morgan; 2 brothers, Alan E. Smith and William Smith; 2 sisters, Dollie Eugenia White and Theodocia Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hwy 150 in Hoover. Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.in the chapel, Rev.

Morgan Bailey officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Alexander City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Wonderbook Camp, 5513 Ave. P, Birmingham, AL 35208.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Thomas L. Kelley Mr. Thomas L. Kelley, 77, of Kellyton, AL died on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home and have not been announced yet.

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felt the day went well and had nothing but good things to say about the first day of the 201819 school year.

“So far, this has been our best year yet,” Reeltown High School Principal Dr. Tom Cochran said.

“This is the best start we’ve had in over a decade.”

Cochran reported there were only a few minor things to deal with throughout the day, namely a small handful of schedule changes, but overall, things ran smoothly and efficiently. With a special orientation session for those crossing the street from Reeltown Elementary School to Reeltown High School, he said the transition has been fairly seamless.

“There have been no office referrals and everybody has an A right now,” Cochran said.

At Dadeville Elementary School, assistant principal Diane Miller had nothing but positive things to say about the first day.

“The first day of school is always full of excitement and nervous jitters, but the DES faculty and students were quite impressive today,” Miller said in an email. “The campus ran like a well-oiled machine. There was a renewed energy among the walls of DES today (Monday), and we are looking forward to a safe, productive and enjoyable school year.”

Next door at Dadeville High School, principal Chris Hand shared a very similar sentiment.

“It seems like everybody’s excited to be back,” Hand said.

“It really has been a good day to be back in school.”

The only points of concern Hand noted were making sure the new seventh-graders had their schedules and knew where they were going on campus, as well as trying to recruit more seventh- and eighth-graders into the marching band. Other than that, things seemed to be running well in Dadeville.

Administrators in the Alexander City school system felt much the same way when students returned Tuesday.

“Things have gone great,” Radney Elementary School Principal Dr. John Prestridge

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First-graders at Jim Pearson make their way through the lunch line Tuesday afternoon. City and county school officials reported the first day back had gone well overall, with only a few small issues to report.

said. “The kids are excited to be back. There have been a few first day hiccups, but no major problems. It’s been a team effort for a great day.”

The only real issue Prestridge said anyone had was the newly introduced classroom breakfast program taking longer than initially planned for, but this was something that could be easily fixed.

Dr. Mary Holloway, the principal at Stephens Elementary School, said things have gone well, with no problems to report and students arriving ready to go before the doors even opened.

“I want to also offer special thanks to the Alexander City Police Department,” Holloway said. “There were some officers here this morning offering to help where we needed them.”

Jim Pearson Elementary School Principal Jamie Forbus helped welcome not only returning students, but also brand new kindergarten scholars to the Alexander City School family.

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“We had a very smooth first day,” Forbus said. “We saw a lot of smiling faces in the halls and classrooms. Things went really well today (Tuesday) at Jim Pearson.”

Up at Alexander City Middle School, principal Tracie Blakely was in agreement with Prestridge, Holloway and Forbus in assessing the first day back.

“We got off to a smooth start.

Everything has been going according to plan,” Blakely said. “The only real issue we’ve had is parents showing up this morning to register their students, who hadn’t completed the registration process.”

Benjamin Russell principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson attributed much of the first day’s successes to the leadership of this year’s senior class.

“We had a very smooth start to our school year,” Wilkinson said in an email. “Even with heavy hearts from the absence of Devin Billups (the senior student who drowned over the summer), the seniors set the tone as they

met early this morning for a senior breakfast. They showed great leadership today during our assemblies and their presence in the school.

“The faculty and staff did an outstanding job of helping the freshmen and new students find their classes. We can’t thank the faculty and the seniors enough on the job that they did today to make the first day go so smoothly.”

Despite a small handful of major concerns and several smaller problems, the first day of school in both the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County school systems went off smoothly overall. With students returning to the hallways of the 10 schools throughout Tallapoosa County and getting back into the routine of the school year, having a smooth and positive first day back makes the transition from summer to school that much easier, and can mean many good things are in store for the upcoming year.

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the system.

Brewer said some had suggested just raising manholes to fix the problem.

“We can’t do that,” he said. “We do that then it just backs up into homes.”

Brewer is hopeful the camera and cleaner can help identify the problem but if not, there are other things to be done.

“With next year’s budget, we may have to look at some extensive work over there,” Brewer said. “It might mean getting funding from reserves.”

According to Brewer, the flooding in Whortleberry Creek that covered Jones Road is a entirely different issue from the sewer though both were connected to the extreme rain the area received Tuesday and Wednesday last week.

Since last week’s issues, Brewer said public works crews are working harder than ever to figure out the problem.

“We have had crews out looking since it started,” Brewer said.

“There were 15 guys out the next day lifting manhole covers looking.

We are trying to find the problem and come up with a solution.”

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The Outlook is looking for well thought out letters of opinion. And guess what? It doesn’t matter if anyone agrees with you. We just want to hear what you think.

Get involved and make your opinion on issues you feel strongly about known. We’ll even let you do it right here in our newspaper.

If you’re thinking about writing a letter to the editor, here are some ideas to get your wheels turning.

What do you think about the way our city government is being run?

What do you think about city’s decision to raise the lodging tax or tear down the Russell Main Office?

How about the community responses to recent events like Strand Sessions?

Do you have any praise or concerns regarding our country’s leadership or current administration?

What about state politics?

Do you think Gov. Kay Ivey has made a lot of progress in her time as governor? Or do you think Walt Maddox is a better choice in November?

School has started. What do you think of education in the area?

And you know what, there are some good folks in this community. Don’t you think so?

Have you witnessed good oldfashioned hospitality at any local establishments?

Or maybe you’ve just been on the receiving end of a good deed and would like to give credit where it’s due.

Do you have a bone to pick with any of the stories in this newspaper?

If you have something to say to any of these questions, then send us a letter to the editor. This newspaper’s editorial page is an open forum for our community and we encourage you to write us and make your opinion known.

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ow that the dust has settled on the primaries, allow me to share with you some thoughts on the Alabama political stage.

There is an old saying that says the more things change, the more they stay the same.

This old adage is true in Alabama politics.

First of all, “All politics is local.” In the June 5 Primary, the turnout was about 25 percent on the average around the state. However, the ultimate voter turnout was 27 percent due to local races. Alabamians are more interested in who is sheriff and probate judge than who is lt. governor, or attorney general.

Secretary of State John Merrill predicted a 27 percent turnout on June 5.

Guess what, there was a 27 percent turnout. Almost 873,000 Alabamians voted.

There were twice as many voters, 590,000, that chose the Republican ballot than the Democratic slate. There were 283,000 Democratic voters.

What this tells me is that we are still a very red Republican state. We have 29 elected statewide officeholders in the state. All 29 are Republican. When all the votes are counted in November, that 29 out of 29 figure will still be more than likely the same in the Heart of Dixie. The Democrats have a good horse in Walt Maddox. He may run close to Kay Ivey, but the odds favor an incumbent GOP governor who has done nothing wrong and sits in the governor’s office in a robust economy. I would put the odds at 56 to 44 in Ivey’s favor.

The legislature will remain about the same after the November General Election as we head into the next quadrennium. The Alabama House of Representatives will have an over 2 to 1 GOP majority. The numbers will be about what they are

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist now, 72 Republicans and 33 Democrats.

The State Senate will more than likely have a 3 to 1 GOP edge. The members now are 26 Republicans and eight Democrats and one Independent. The Democrats may very well pick up a Senate Seat in Northwest Alabama with Johnny Mack Morrow vs. Larry Stutts which will bring them to nine. The Independent seat being held by Senator Harri Ann Smith in the Wiregrass is one of the most Republican in the state. Harri Ann is retiring. It will be taken by the very Republican and popular state representative, Donnie Chesteen.

Whoever made the decision to oust Harri Ann from the Republican Party six years ago made a very poor and ignorant decision.

She continued to be elected as an Independent. Her popularity exudes my example of all politics is local and home folks know you best.

The GOP control of the Senate will probably be 26 to 9 or 27 to 8.

Speaking of control, the “Big Dog” still walks the halls of the State House. The Alabama Farmers Federation or Alfa still controls the legislature. They ran the table in legislative races all over the state. That is because they ran most of the races for their candidates. They are the kings of Goat Hill, the same way they were in 1901 when the state constitution was written. The more things change the more they stay the same.

Alfa perennially puts their power, muscle and interest in the legislature. They endorse in the statewide

races and their endorsement is invaluable, especially in secondary state races. Their members vote that ballot and many conservative Alabamians look over the farmers’ shoulder and vote along with them.

Alfa may give a token contribution to the agriculture commissioner, attorney general or lt. governor race and maybe $25,000 to the governor’s race. However, it is not unusual for them to put up to $50,000 in a house race and over $100,000 into a senate race, along with excellent political strategy and pastures along interstates to put big signs on.

They used to play in the governor’s race. However, they got burned badly by Bob Riley when they helped him get elected and the first thing he did was stab them in the back. However, they have slipped around this year and will not only own the legislature, they will probably have a good friend in the governor’s office.

The day before the primary, Kay Ivey boarded Jimmy Rane’s jet to fly around the state. The first person to board with her was Beth Chapman, Alfa’s political consultant. The next night when she came off the platform after giving her victory speech, guess who was helping her off the stage and holding her arm so that she would not fall? It was Jimmy Parnell the Farmers Federation president.

Folks do not look for property taxes to be increased in the Heart of Dixie over the next four years.

See you next week.

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

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

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 8, 2018

Letter to the Editor

Viewers can control fake media reports Dear Editor, There is a solution to the dishonest media problem and you the consumer controls it.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple years, you are fully aware the majority of Americans distrust the main street media. Specifically, the Washington Post reports a study by the Pew Research Center documents that 77 percent of Americans feel the media is biased toward a political viewpoint or party. This compares to just 53 percent in 1985.

Furthermore, Gallup and Rasmussen polls both confirm more than 60 percent think the major media outright lies or embellishes major news stories to the extent of creating “fake” news.

Until Donald Trump was elected President, no one dared to address the issue. Not only has Trump confronted the media head on, he is making it a political issue – and apparently winning.

Do you think our major broadcast media is trustworthy and believable?

The time has come for we the consumer to assert ourselves and take control of what we see in daily news coverage. Personally, I have decided to act proactively by deleting CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and HLN from the channel lineup on all our TVs. By doing this we are making it impossible for any family member to even accidentally be exposed to this “fake” garbage. The sad fact of the matter is that during the “pre cable TV,” we trusted and listened to Cronkite, Huntley & Brinkley or Peter Jennings.

Please seriously consider making a decisive choice on what your family is exposed to in daily news.

Sources: Washington Post, Washington Examiner, Pew Research Center Report, Gallup Poll, Rasmussen Poll.

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The Lake Martin Auburn Club hosted a sendoff for local students heading to Auburn University at the Lake Martin Innovation Center. Pictured are, front row, from left, Lucy Chae, Ann Marie Waldrop, Brianna Jones, Maggie Daniel, Tyler Watts; back row, Jackson Knight and Wilson Harris.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 6 -8 at 7 p.m.

The guest speaker is Rev. James Whetstone of Leander Baptist Church in Daviston.

Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.

CHURCH REVIVAL: Corinth Baptist Church on Coosa Road 71 in Kellyton is hosting revival services August 6 - 7 a 7 p.m. Guest speakers are Pastor Jessie Blackmon of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Apostle Wayne Davis of The Word Bible Church and Pastor Betty Hoyett of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Jimmy L. Brooks is pastor of Corinth Baptist Church.

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They include a Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips and cookie. The meals can be delivered or picked up at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church.

Call in orders to 256-329-7382 by noon Monday, August 6.

Friday, August 10

GAME NIGHT: The New Site Senior Activity Center will be hosting its monthly game night session Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. Guests will be able to take part in all of the games the senior center offers its attendees and enjoy socializing with friends and neighbors.

Saturday, August 11

GOSPEL SINGING: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a Gospel Homecoming at 7 p.m.

GOSPEL SINGING: The Equality United Methodist Church is hosting its annual gospel singing Saturday, August 11 at 6 p.m. The Godin Family will present their down-home country gospel music conducted by Equality native Chuck Bradley.

Admission is free and there will be a concession stand available. The church is located at 281 Highway 259 in Equality.

Sunday, August 12

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Sardis United Methodist Church is holding its 181st Homecoming Service Sunday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Lunch will follow.

OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Christian Academy is hosting an open house August 12 at 3 p.m. at 2392 Eagle Creek Road in Jacksons Gap. For more information contact Tammy at 256-794-1546.

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August 13 - 19

CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting the annual Christian General Assembly August 13 - 19 at the Liberty Life Christian Center at 243 S Street.

There will be a daily prayer breakfast at 9 a.m., Bible research at 11:30 a.m. and worship and praise service at 7 p.m. The Climax Day will be Sunday, August 19 with speaker Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.

Thursday, August 16

SENIORX: Deborah Jones,

SenioRx coordinator will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce August 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

Friday, August 17

CONCERT: The Ball Brothers will be in concert 7 p.m. Friday, August, 17 at County Line Baptist Church on County Road 51 in Camp Hill. A love offering will be accepted.

For more information please call Rev. Mike Beck at 334-354-3908.

Saturday, August 18

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 18 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

CLEANUP: Clean Community Partnership is inviting the public to meet at Broad Street Plaza Saturday, Aug. 18 to help pick up littered roadsides in Alexander City. Meet at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments.

For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com or 256-234-3461.

August 20-22

CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly.

The guest minister is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Loachapoka. The pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist is Edward Milner.

August 21 - 23

CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alexander City Ministerial Association is sponsoring a city wide revival August 21 - 23 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 will be Pastor Alvin Williams at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Wednesday, August 22 will be Pastor Scott Railey at Campground United Methodist Church and Thursday, August 23 will be Pastor Rick Levell at Marshall Street Church of God. For more information contact Pastor Tony Harris at 256-794-2969.

Saturday, August 25

SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.

FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Living Waters Tabernacle Church is hosting a fellowship meeting August 25 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 1348 Hillabee Street.

Saturday, September 1

CHRISTMAS ON THE GROUNDS: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting Christmas on the Grounds and more Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Christmas crafts, other arts and crafts, food and activities for children.

Sunday, September 9

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting a homecoming celebration Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. with music by the Mike Lowery Trio and Rev. Leroy Shaw bringing the message. The church is located on Highway 259 in

Equality.

Monday, September 10

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting “Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

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Monday, September 24

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ruth Cook will be presenting “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Monday, October 1

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will be presenting “George Jones: The Crown Prince of Country Music” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Monday, October 15

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be presenting to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Monday, October 22

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Nancy Anderson will be presenting “The World of Childhood: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Kite Runner” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

October 15 - 16

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

Sunday, October 29

FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

The public is invited.

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Godin family to sing at Equality United Methodist Church Saturday

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ig happy birthday wishes to Rhett Brown, grandson of Pete and Peggie Sue Ott of Nixburg.

Rhett turns three today. It is also 59th anniversary for Preston and Glenda Masters.

Aug. 11 Phil Stephens celebrates his birthday followed by Linda Hunt Aug. 14.

Equality United Methodist Church celebrates the annual gospel singing in the fellowship hall this Saturday at 281 Highway 259, right off Main Street in Equality.

It begins at 6 p.m. This year’s event features the old fashioned, down-home gospel music of the Godin family.

This group employs a wide range of musical instruments in their inspiring repertoire.

During the evening there will be a cake auction conducted by the most impressive, versatile state champion auctioneer and Equality native, Chuck Bradley who

ROSIE MORGAN Columnist is also a member of the church. Admission is free and a concession stand will be available.

The sinkhole is even larger now in the parking area at Nixburg House. I have tried for years to help Nixburg grow without too much success. Due to this and other circumstances, I have decided to close the retail shop and just have yard and parking lot sales on 1st Saturdays and host private “Ladies Tea Parties.”

When our water meter was read last week, the truck drove up to let us know that we must have a water leak according to the readings. That was all we needed. Luckily a good friend

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

• Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

• Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

• Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.

• Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

• Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

• Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.

• Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.

• Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.

• Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.

• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

• Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m.

• Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.

• New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.

• Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office.

All customers are invited to attend.

• Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.

• Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853.

• Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session.

• Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

• Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.

was here, found the leak and repaired it. We try to save at every avenue, but it is quite a shock when the water bill goes from under $30 to almost $100. Thanks to Rockford’s water readers for putting us on notice as we were not aware.

Ron’s cousin Rusty Morgan of Montgomery was taken to Baptist Hospital with severe pains. They thought he had a mass around his pancreas and he was rushed to UAB. UAB did tests and found no mass, but no cause for pains either and sent him back to Montgomery. Rusty’s pain is so great, he has no appetite.

So far, doctors don’t know the cause. Rusty has his own lab making dental appliances, his wife in nursing and their son with a brilliant mind excelled through his education.

Last Thursday, Ron saw Dr. Sheils, an orthopedic surgeon in Opelika, for the second time. The first visit was early in 2017 after two

failed rotator cuff surgeries done in Alex City. He was advised that when he gets tired of the constant pain, he would need a complete shoulder replacement. Dr. Sheils and everyone in his office are so thoughtful and kind. Ron is set for this surgery at East Alabama Medical Center today.

Please remember Rusty and Ron Morgan in your prayers, as well as me, the caregiver.

I always think of the time in 1992 when Ron used his foot as a hammer on a bed rail that was a fence post. It went through his boot, puncturing his foot quite deeply. After looking at it, I almost passed out, so Ron had to help me clean up and bandage the wound.

I just got word last week that my lovely cousins Elisa from Croydon, near London, and her sister Fleur from Eastbourne on the British southeast coast are planning

to come back to Nixburg next summer. We are thrilled, as we love them as our own girls, they are such good company and easy to please. They were thrilled in 2017 to visit Chris’s hotdogs in Montgomery celebrating their 100th year as a family business. Even though it poured with rain while we ate, we had to get wet and pass by the capitol building, They loved the experience.

The Church in the Pines at Kowaliga has guest speaker Jeremiah Castille from the Jeremiah Castille Foundation in Birmingham this Sunday from 9 - 9:45am.

Stay hydrated, and 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.

Shark Week evolves in the right direction

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nother “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel has come and gone. While the concept is some three decades old, the programming seems, for better or worse, to have come into its own within the last five years.

The fear of sharks is a primeval instinct that has gone on for millennia because sharks are so...well, primeval. However, as noted in a previous column, such don’t-go-in-the-water trepidation abruptly slammed its way into the consciousness of millions of swimmers in 1975, when the original “Jaws” movie, based on a Peter Benchley novel, premiered.

And it would be another 13 years ̽ which witnessed three tepid “Jaws” sequels ̽ before the Discovery Channel’s specialty programming would debut.

Continuing the refreshingly different approach that the channel seemed to take in 2017, this year’s new presentations seemed to come across as more refined and educational, with programs that for the most part didn’t play on the rare sensationalism of shark attacks.

There was, however, some advance hype that may have caused some raised eyebrows. One had to wonder about the legitimacy of a program featuring Shaquille O’Neal in the starring, er, role, but Shaq was making an apparently legitimate attempt to conquer his fear of sharks.

Other programs featured other celebrities, including other sports superstars like Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Rodgers and Lindsey Vonn (in different locations), tasked with (assisting in) trying to tag a shark (the episode was speciously titled “Monster Tag”). Gronkowski and Vonn succeeded, but the blue shark assigned to Rodgers swam away and never returned after the Green Bay Packers quarterback shoved it

WILLIE MOSELEY Columnist in the nose when it seemed to take an interest in Rodgers’ throwing arm.

Other personalities on other shows included adventurer Bear Grylls “Bear vs. Shark,” obviously, as well as food guru Guy Fieri, “Guy Fieri’s Feeding Frenzy.”

Most of the celebs seemed to be sincere about getting into their respective roles for their respective programs.

Several new programs ̽ or ones I hadn’t seen in previous years ̽ came across as quite informative, even if, once again, their respective titles were semi-sensationalistic.

“Bloodline ̽ the Spawn of Jaws” chronicled the efforts of marine biologists to document and track more than one generation of great white shark off the eastern end of Long Island. “Cuba’s Secret Shark Lair” went into waters that have not been examined by shark researchers for many decades.

More than one documentary, including “Shallow Water Invasion” and “Monster Hammerhead,” focused on Guadalupe Island, about off 150 miles off the northwest coast of Mexico. There was also a program on tiger sharks.

One innovation that seemed to be on the increase during “Shark Week” was the use of drones for unique overhead views of prowling sharks. Watching some large predator slowly swimming through shallow water about 20 feet from human beings on a beach was slightly unnerving.

Perhaps not surprisingly, all four of the “Jaws” movies were

broadcast during the week.

Moreover, another channel shrewdly behaved like a remora (the sucker-head fish that hitchhikes on sharks) by broadcasting a recent (and decent) shark movie called “The Shallows.”

However, perhaps the most intriguing ̽ and perhaps even laudable ̽ documentary was titled “Megalodon ̽ Fact or Fiction?” A viewer might expect yet another so-called “investigative” search for a supposedly-extinct 60-foot monster shark that was in its prime in the sea when dinosaurs walked the Earth.

But this new documentary actually did some self-policing for the Discovery Channel, as it took two previous programs to task (and the shows had indeed aired during previous Shark Weeks), because “Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives” and “Megalodon: The New Evidence” were fake documentaries. There had reportedly been disclaimers at the beginning and ending of the pseudo-docs, but if a viewer had missed those, he/she could have been hoodwinked. And experts deftly picked apart the fraudulent facets of those earlier shows.

“Shark Week 2018” wound down with a unique type of annual report (for lack of a better term) that was an interesting compendium of shark sightings (of all sorts of species) around the world. Given the advent of cell phone cameras, one should expect more of such fare next year.

P.S.: Another bit of shrewd marketing involved numerous commercials for an upcoming movie called “The Meg,” based on a 1997 novel by Steve Alten.

Guess the featured creature.

Willie Moseley is a columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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• Dalvin Devonte Zeigler, 26, of Coosada was arrested for failure to appear.

• Douglas Wayne McDonald, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Richardeon Felonta Davis, 26, of Camp Hill

was arrested for domestic violence.

• Earnest Manuel Wright, 55, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Robbery and attempted assualt was reported on Frances Avenue.

• Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer was reported on 3rd Street.

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an accident was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

August 5

• Tyrell Lamar Mays, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Domestic violence was reported on Thompson Ridge Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on J Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Highway 63 North.

• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft was reported on Patterson Street.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Robbery and criminal trespass was reported on Airport Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported on Celia Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

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• Domestic violence was reported on Bishop Street.

• Criminal mischief and

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• Domestic violence was reported on Cornerstone Drive.

August 3

• Stephan Harold Thomas, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for robbery.

• Lori Quinn Boykin, 56, of Alexander City was arrested for hindering prosecution.

• Domestic violence was reported on Watson Place.

• Attempted criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Four counts of criminal mischief was reported on Knight Road.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Highway 63 North.

• Six counts of criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported on River Oaks Drive.

• Robbery and hindering prosecution was reported on C Street.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

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Donta Daniel will likely be the most key player for the Cougars this season.

Players to Watch

Central Coosa has handful to rely on Editor’s Note: Each week leading up to the high school football season, The Outlook will be taking a look at the area teams’ top players to watch.

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

The expectations for Central Coosa’s football team are certainly unknown this year. The Cougars are dropping from Class 3A to 2A but have also struggled lately and went through a winless season last year.

Numbers are uncertain, and they’ll once again be under the direction of a new head coach.

That being said, there are a few players who will be relied upon heavily if Coosa hopes to be successful this year.

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Just in time for the season to begin, Lyman Ward Military Academy officially named its new football coach last week. Roland Bell, who was a strong candidate due to his background in arena football, will take over as the Fighting Rangers’ head man in charge.

“I’m looking forward to the possibilities,” Bell said. “Working with student-athletes again and being a military school, that’s something that’s always intrigued me. So I’m just looking for the opportunity to make Lyman Ward more of a household name for good stuff, for winning.”

Winning hasn’t been easy for the Rangers lately.

After going winless in 2016, LMWA picked up a win to begin last year’s season — a 54-42 victory over People’s Baptist — but it was all downhill from there.

“It’s going to take getting more players out there and trying to get together a good enough coaching staff that can teach and coach my style and work with the kids year round,” Bell said. “It’s going to be super difficult during the summer because most of them leave and they’re all spread out. But we can do a school year-round workout program and give them expectations for when they come back — a weight test, a running test, things like that like we had in college during the summer.”

Bell was born and raised in Alabama, graduating from Zion Chapel then Troy University. He started his coaching career at Russell County, then went to Smiths Station and LaFayette with the junior high programs. For eight years, Bell worked at Notasulga, starting as the offensive coordinator then working his way up to head coach and athletic director.

Following his stint at Notasulga, Bell started a traveling arena football

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Roland Bell, front right, has been named the new football coach at Lyman Ward Military Academy. The Rangers begin the season Sept. 7.

team, coaching some of the talent he had coached over the years who had trouble getting opportunities at the next level.

Bell said he’s always had Lyman Ward on his radar, as he visited the school many years ago during his time with the National Guard. When he saw the Rangers’ job posting online, he couldn’t resist trying to take advantage of the opportunity.

“I feel like he’s a good fit,” Lyman Ward athletic director Keith Elliott said. “He understands a little bit of the process of what we’re up against from a private-school standpoint.

He’s experienced, and he’s been at a small program before. He knows X’s and O’s, and I think that’s where we’ve been lacking in the past.”

Over the years, Bell’s coaching style has changed to the point he’s at now where he feels he relates well

to the kids and tries to adjust to their strengths. Although he’s always been a spread offense type of coach, he’s adaptable to the ability of the players on each of his teams.

The same goes for his coaching style.

“When I was younger, I was a fireball out there,” Bell said. “But I’ve read a couple Phil Jackson books, and it really changed my style of coaching to where I’m tough but I’m also understanding that they’re going to get it better if I make them think about it until they understand it.”

During his stint at Notasulga, Bell also was the girls basketball coach and led the Blue Devils to back-toback Final Fours.

Lyman Ward begins practice next week and has its first game of the season Sept. 7 at New Life Christian.

Columnists battle it out with SEC football predictions

Auburn is taking down Georgia in SEC rematch

T

he college football season is upon us, so it’s time to buckle down and make some serious predictions.

Undoubtedly, Luke Robinson will attempt to regale you with his fanciful imagination, but don’t be fooled by his nonsense. Here’s the only prognostications you can actually trust.

Honestly, have I ever led you astray?

Let’s start with the Eastern division…

1. Georgia (11-1; 7-1) – The Bulldogs have a big hurdle at Columbia in Week 2 but shouldn’t be threatened again until early November against Auburn. Kirby conquers the East for second straight year.

2. South Carolina (9-3; 6-2) – If the Gamecocks could beat Georgia early, they could actually win the East.

It won’t happen, but they’re making progress in Columbia.

3. Missouri (8-4; 4-4) – I admit I could be way off, but the schedule sets up right for the Tigers to have a great year.

4. Florida (7-5; 4-4) – Dan Mullen is definitely an improvement, but it’s still difficult to win in this league without an elite quarterback. I have a feeling the trip to Starkville isn’t going to be very much fun either.

5. Kentucky (6-6; 2-6) – The Wildcats will probably beat someone they shouldn’t and lose to someone they shouldn’t. If Big Blue goes bowling, Stoops has done his job.

6. Vanderbilt (4-8; 1-7) – Derek Mason can blame James Franklin for raising the bar in Nashville when he inevitably loses his job this year.

7. Tennessee (4-8 1-7) – I believe Jeremy Pruitt can be a good recruiter in Knoxville, but that isn’t going to

ANDY GRAHAM Columnist help this season. It’s going to be rough.

Now, for the Western division…

1. Auburn (11-1; 7-1) – I know many only see this as the Auburn guy picking Auburn, but as I recall the Tigers did win the West last season (which I correctly picked by the way). Jarrett Stidham is back and so is the defense. With a few breaks, I really believe Auburn is headed for a rematch with Georgia.

2. Alabama (11-1; 7-1) – The Tide is still the most talented team in America, but questions in the secondary and a quarterback controversy could be the difference in a title.

3. Texas A&M (8-4; 5-3) – The Aggies always come out of the gate like a racehorse but stagger across the finish line. It’s up to Jimbo to bring some consistency to College Station. I believe they will surprise some people this year.

4. Mississippi State (9-3; 5-3) – Joe Morehead and the Bulldogs are a trendy pick to challenge for the Western division crown. Consider me suspect.

5. LSU (7-5; 4-4) – I don’t know of anyone who is high on the Bengal Tigers this season. They’re extremely talented, but there’s just something about Coach O. 6. Ole Miss (6-6; 2-6) – The Rebels are again playing for pride with no opportunity for a bowl. The offense will light up the scoreboard, but so will the defense.

7. Arkansas (4-8; 1-7) – Chad Morris has his work cut out for him.

It’s going to be a long season in Fayetteville.

As for the SEC Champion…

Auburn defeats Georgia 31-20 Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

Alabama will defeat the Tigers for SEC West

O

nce again, it’s Luke versus Andy. Mano a mono. A textual fight to the death.

Below are my revised, official picks for the 2018 season. Read them now and believe me later!

SEC East: 1. South Carolina —A shocker right from the jump! Hey, I know the list of reasons Georgia should be in this slot is longer than Ray Lewis’ Hall of Fame speech, but I have a funny feeling about Carolina in ’18. Remember USC gets UGA at its place Game 2. I am assuming a South Carolina win which would effectively give them a twogame lead in the division. Plus, I love their quarterback, Opelika native Jake Bentley.

2. Georgia — For the most part, the Dawgs have the schedule of a retired lottery winner. The scariest game is the aforementioned USC contest, which I think UGA will lose.

3. Missouri — It’s official: I have gone off the rails with this pick. It’s because of quarterback Drew Lock alone that I am taking the Tigers here.

4. Florida — The Gators can eventually surprise a few teams. Just not in 2018.

5. Kentucky — I went back and forth with Vandy or UK in this slot. It was tortuous. Then I realized it didn’t really matter and I put Kentucky at No. 5…

6. Vandy — … And I put Vandy at No. 6.

7. Tennessee — The bottom line: UT is a hot, orange mess right now. A new coach, an unsettled quarterback (and below average) situation, injuries and a recent history of losing now ingrained in the program’s DNA all mean the Vols need 2-3 years before even looking at a decent bowl game.

LUKE ROBINSON Columnist SEC West: 1. Alabama — Since 2012, ’Bama has won or tied for the SEC West title (I know head-to-head tie-breakers count, but still). Given Alabama’s coach, talent and schedule, the beat goes on. Maybe even easily.

2. Auburn — Outside of three games, I love Auburn’s slate this year (versus Washington, at UGA, at ’Bama).

Unfortunately for the Tigers, they won’t win any of those three. Nine wins with a chance for a 10th in a great bowl game is not a bad consolation prize though.

3. Miss State — I want to think the Bulldogs will be a surprise team (a la 2014) this season. I really do. However, I just don’t think they can beat Alabama or Auburn therefore third place is their ceiling.

4. LSU — If the other SEC West team were smart, it would let LSU win a game the team wasn’t supposed to make sure the Bengal Tigers keep the current coaching staff. That said, it ain’t happening.

5. Texas A&M — The Aggies and Florida have a lot in common: They will be better down the road, but too many demons to exorcise for immediate success.

6. Ole Miss — This team will scare the drawl out of a lot of fans this year.

It has an incrediblely potent offense led by receiver A.J. Brown. However, my thinking is the Rebels’ defense betrays them and gives up more points than the “O” can muster in retaliation.

7. Arkansas — The Hogs have a nice coach in place, but for him to win, it will take something no SEC fan has ever had: Patience. Also, switching conferences wouldn’t hurt.

SEC Champ: Alabama Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

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Donta Daniel

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Jashaslin James should be the new quarterback for the Central Coosa football team this year.

Daniel was not only the catalyst for the Cougars’ offense, he was also a key factor for their defense as well and earned a spot on the All-Outlook First Team Defense last season. He played multiple positions on both sides of the ball and rushed for more than 1,000 yards.

“He’s a great student of football, so if we watch film one day, he’ll know all of it,” former Coosa coach Shane Rary said after last season’s final game. “He’s not as vocal of a leader, but he just gets it done.”

Daniel is entering his junior season and will likely once again be the Cougars’ go-to guy on the ground.

Jamichael Chambliss

Although Chambliss struggled at the quarterback position last year, he exceled defensively and with Jashaslin James moving up the ranks, Chambliss should be back at his rightful spot at cornerback.

Chambliss is one of the more experienced players on the team and was also a good vocal leader for the Cougars last season.

Jashaslin James

If Central Coosa can find a way to build a strong team around him, James could be the future of a successful Cougars program.

James is entering just his freshman campaign so he’ll once again suffer some growing pains, but he’s a talent to watch in the future.

As just an eighth grader, James

already measured in at 5-foot-7 and 155 pounds to start last season, so he’ll be a player that can grow into his figure. He also showed some signs of promise throwing the ball last year, but the Cougars are hoping to groom some receivers to show off James’ talent even more.

Levi Crause

As a sophomore, Crause was named an honorable mention for the All-Outlook team. Like James, he could grow into his size. An offensive lineman, Crause was 6-foot-2 and 168 pounds to start last season.

Editor’s Note: Coosa coach Brett Thomas did not respond to multiple attempts to reach him.

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