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FORECAST The overall weather pattern won’t change much through tomorrow; mostly cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather is not expected, but heavy downpours are a good possibility from time to time in the tropical air over Alabama. The sky will stay generally cloudy, and the high tomorrow will be in the 80s. – ABC 33/40’s James Spann

A drug bust by the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force Tuesday resulted in four arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and a gun. Members of the task force and personnel from Alexander City Special Response Group, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Alexander City Housing Authority executed a search warrant at a residence on Carolyn Road in Alexander City.

In a search of the residence, investigators seized 40 grams of marijuana, 4 grams of Spice (synthetic marijuana), $555 in cash and a Emmanuel Kelly handgun. Sgt. Fred White of the task force said that the drug raid was a result of controlled buys and public outcry from what residents believed was high drug

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traffic in their area. “In that particular area, there are a lot of elderly residents and they became concerned due to a lot of activity on what is a dead

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end street,” White said. “There are no better eyes in the community and for law enforcement than the eyes of elderly Leola K. Towers residents. They know who lives there, every car that belongs there and the ones that don’t.” Arrested in the bust were: • Travis Sentrell Russell, See BUST, Page A2

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Williams elected to statewide leadership role Recently, at the Alabama ACTE (Association of Career and Technical Education) Conference in Birmingham, Horseshoe Bend’s Felicia Williams was elected as the AATFACS (Alabama Association Teachers of Family and Consumer Science) Section President. Williams will serve in this position from July 2015-July 2017. She will also serve on the Alabama ACTE Board representing family and consumer sciences teachers in Alabama. Williams is the family and consumer science teacher/FCCLA Adviser at Horseshoe Bend School in New Site. She is the wife of David Williams of Alexander City and the daughter of Jimmy and Elizabeth Huett of New Site.

Dial returns special session paycheck State Sen. Gerald Dial, R-Lineville, returned his paycheck for the recent special session of the Alabama Legislature, saying he believes he and other legislators should not be paid during the special session and that he felt the Legislature didn’t do its job of passing a budget for state agencies. Dial turned his $937 check over to State Treasurer Young Boozer last week. Through a regular session that began in February and a special session that ended last week, the Legislature has failed to pass a General Fund budget.

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t was January of 1960 when Austin Holley purchased an interest in a business called Home Furniture, in Alexander City. From there, Holley worked until he purchased the business, became sole owner and changed the name to Holley’s Home Furniture in 1977. Holley began working long before 1960. Holley went to work straight out of high school in 1949 in the furniture business. “I finished high school in Rockford, finished April 23 and August I started selling furniture. I was 17 years old,” Holley said. After working for Hillman Forbus at Forbus Furniture, Holley served in the Army for two years. “I sold furniture for three years,” Holley said. “Then the army got me for two [years]. I came out of the army and I started selling furniture again.” When it came to selling furniture, Holley was

a real go-getter. In the 1950s and 60s, Holley would load furniture on to a truck and go find a buyer. “They don’t have them now, but I ran what whaa they called a road route for several years,” said Holley. s v se Austin’s son Ralph, who now A handles the day-to-day operahann ha tions tiio of the store, explained his father’s method. faat “Every morning he loaded that th ha truck with a rug, a dinette suite su or a sofa,” Ralph said. “He took to it out and what ever the customer wanted, they bought cu off o the truck” What set the store apart then th and now is the in-house financing option. Austin f Holley would go out and colH lect payments the same way he made lect pay ym his sales, using the road route. Ralph said customers still come in and thank him for his father’s way of doing business. See FURNITURE, Page A7

Holley’s Home Furnishings started from modest beginnings 55 years ago with Austin Holley running ‘road routes’ in his overalls. Today, the store has a fine showroom and his son Ralph is now at the helm. Through the years, customer service has been the trademark of the business.

While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has not yet issued an operating license allowing a fall extension of Lake Martin’s summer pool, Alabama Power Company’s manager of reservoir management Tuesday said that hard-won aspect of the relicensing application probably wouldn’t have been an issue this year. “There have been scattered showers, but conditions have been relatively dry this year. In fact, we’ve kicked in the drought plan,” said Alan Peeples. “Conditions are dry, and we’re seeing that on all of our lakes. That’s why you see the little bit lower water level. We are down about 9/10 of a foot.” The power company has not initiated the annual drawdown ahead of schedule, Peeples said, but the lower water level is an indication of use for hydropower generation coupled with dry conditions. See LAKE, Page A6

Camp Hill’s town finances called into question by councilmember By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer

Finances are on the minds of many in Camp Hill especially since the IRS seized funds when they froze the town’s accounts. “I want to figure out why our income is down between $150,000 and $160,000 since February,” Council member Anthony Pogue said at Monday’s meeting. Members of the council wanted to know if the town had credit cards. Town staff said that the only credit card the town has is from Walmart. The issue of finances came up after the council started to look over bills from the parks and recreation depart-

ment. It was discussed that the department did not have the funds in its budget to cover the bills and that in order to pay the bills the general fund would half to cover what the department did not have. The issue will likely come up again when the council’s finance committee scheduled a meeting for Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. to discuss financial reports for the town’s departments. Mayor Danny Evans said that the town was able to pay its bills and pay its employees. “Yes, we are able to pay things,” Evans said after the meeting. “The IRS thing hurt but we are doing okay.” See FINANCES, Page A6

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Another wet weather day Tuesday was a day of intermittent showers in Alexander City with almost a quarter inch of rain falling around 1 p.m. There trees down in some parts of the city and more rain is expected today.

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DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Sam,” and I have been married three years and have a good relationship. He’s a wonderful father and husband, and I really couldn’t ask for much more. However, there is one thing I just don’t know what to do about. He had a rough divorce from his first wife, who was also the first woman he ever had sex with (they waited until they were married). She started doing drugs shortly afterward and cheated on him several times. Counseling with her didn’t work, and eventually he filed for divorce. We married five years after his divorce, and we also waited to have sex until we were married. This was by mutual agreement. Once we were married, I realized he has some big hang-ups about sex in general. There can never be any foreplay, we never change positions, and the times it happens are few and far between. I have expressed my need

therapist. I hope you can convince him that it is necessary, because unless he agrees, I don’t think a mutually satisfying union will be possible.

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DEAR ABBY: I got my sister a job at my workplace, and she has now fallen in love with one of my co-workers, “Bill.” The problem is, he’s married and has children. Bill’s wife works here, too, and she recently found out about the romance. Bill and his wife talked and decided to work things out. I have now learned that Bill and my sister are still dating and have even discussed marriage. I had decided to stay out of it, but I’m friends with this couple and I feel obligated to let the wife know. Should I stay silent and let her find out for herself? How do I make my sister realize this is not a good path she is going down? -- STUCK IN THE MIDDLE

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continued from page 1 with first-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. White said in terms of volume, the seizure may not appear that large, but he said it will have a tremendous impact in that neighborhood. “In that area it’s an issue because of safety for the residents that live there,” White said. “In addition to stopping drug activity there, we feel like it will also have other benefits. This isn’t the last of the arrests you will see like this. “The investigation into illegal trafficking, distribution and possession of narcotics is ongoing in Tallapoosa County.”

Obituaries Ms. Elizabeth (Lil Bit) Chapman Funeral arrangements for Ms. Elizabeth (Lil Bit) Chapman will be held Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Hackett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater. Pastor Demetrius Griffin officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Gardens in Goodwater. Zion Memorial Funeral Home of Sylacauga directing (256) 245-1454. Alabama’s Premiere Funeral Directors.

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ast week we discussed the legendary story of Aflac. Three more remarkable business success stories are just as magnificent. Again, all three of these companies are Alabama born and raised fairytale ventures. Alfa is Alabama’s largest property and casualty insurance company. Today, Alfa employs more than 2,300 people and has almost 450 agents in Alabama. It has 229 offices in Alabama, with an office in every county. Alfa and its affiliates provide insurance in 11 states and have more than a million policies in force. Alfa is also Alabama’s leading provider of life insurance with $27 billion on the books. Alfa was formed out of necessity less than 70 years ago. The Alabama Farmer’s Federation was established in 1921 to help farmers garner political power. During the 1920s, 30s and 40s which spanned the Great Depression and economic catastrophe, Alabama farmers found it impossible to get fire insurance to cover their homes and barns. In 1946, the Farmer’s Federation formed a fire insurance company. Farmers put up $11,225 to start their own company. The rest is history. Liberty National Life Insurance Company was founded in 1900 in Birmingham. During the next 60 years, it became the greatest business success story in Alabama insurance lore. As late as the 1960s, Liberty National had more life insurance policies on Alabamians than every other company in the world com-

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bined. It became one of Birmingham’s biggest businesses. It had a dominating presence on 20th Street with a gigantic bronze replica of the statue of liberty on top of their distinguished building. The company had so many Alabamians insured for their burials, they figured they might as well own the funeral homes too. So in 1944 the company formed Brown Service and established ownership in most of the funeral homes in the state. In the 1970s Liberty National acquired Globe Life and created Torchmark Corp. as a holding company. Liberty National was founded by Frank P. Samford. Mr. Samford was born in Troy in 1893. He was the son of a judge and a grandson of Governor William J. Samford. He graduated from Auburn in 1914. Frank Samford became very wealthy as the President of Liberty National for over 30 years, especially from his stock ownership in the company. A good many of his associates and business partners also gained tremendous wealth throughout the phenomenal grown of their Liberty National stock. Mr. Samford gave so much of his wealth to Howard College in Birmingham that the school he endowed moved to the beautiful campus in suburban Homewood. Samford University is named in his

honor and rightfully so. He and Liberty National stock paid for the gorgeous elite private college in Homewood. Another magnificent Alabama business story has been EBSCO. The company is named after its founder, Elton B. Stephens. Thus, EBSCO is an acronym for the founder Elton B. Stephens. Elton Stephens was born and raised in the small Barbour County hamlet of Clio. Remarkably he and George Wallace were raised in Clio during the same era. So arguably it could be said that one of the greatest businessmen in Alabama history and the state’s greatest politician grew up in the same small southeast Alabama village at the same time. Both Stephens and Wallace sold magazines door to door in the summer to help work their way through college. The idea resonated with Stephens. He started a business selling magazine subscriptions to military bases. Elton Stephens started this business with his wife Alys Robinson Stephens in 1944. Now, 70 years later, EBSCO is a global company with nearly 6,000 employees and 50 different companies operating in 23 countries. It has a tremendous diversity of business

interests, which include information services, publishing and digital media, outdoor products, real estate and manufacturing. EBSCO is one of the state’s largest private companies. When Elton Stephens died in 2005 at age 93, he was one of the wealthiest men in America. He was listed as the 66th wealthiest person in the country with an estimated net worth of $4 billion. However, he is best known for his magnificent philanthropy in his later years. Some of his gifts included the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center at UAB, as well as the Elton B. Stephens Science Center at BirminghamSouthern. He gave $15 million to revive the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. The Stephens family is also responsible for developing the futuristic eco-friendly pristine developments of Mt. Laurel in Shelby County and Alys Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears weekly in 72 Alabama newspapers. Steve served 16 years in the state legislature. He may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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August 22 CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1970 is holding its 45th year reunion at the Alex City Elk’s Lodge on Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Dress is casual. Finger foods and soft drinks are catered by the Lodge. Cash bar. Bring 60’s and 70’s music. Send RSVP and check to Herbert Shivers at 939 S Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36830 by Aug.12 or email RSVP by Aug. 12 to hshivers2@ charter.net. A group photograph will be taken at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 per couple or $30 per individual. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting family game night Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. and every 4th Saturday. YOUTH FUND RAISER: The Family Worship Center is hosting a youth fund raiser Saturday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. at 1676 Swell Street. There will be a waterballon blast, water slide, cake auction. Spaghetti plates are $6. Come join the fun.

August 23 CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and ‘Just One.’ The church is located at 148 Dean Road in Alex City. Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is welcome.

August 24 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Methodist Church on 11th Avenue. Volunteers will share personal salvation testimonies, and there will be consideration about a city-wide Christian event. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Michael Waldrop, president at 256-329-9593, Lewis Benson, vice president, 256-2154327 or Bill Middlebrooks, secretary, 256-234-3371.

August 29 HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: The Caldwell Community Center in Goodwater is hosting a free Health and Wellness Fair Aug. 29 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 6 a.m. registration for Heart Walk and Run with run at 6:30 a.m.; 8 a.m. CPR class registration. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. health fair with health screens, blood drive, health education, games, prizes, food and much more. Sponsored by Hatchett Springs Baptist Church. BENEFIT SINGING: The Ladies Auxiliary of Kellyton Revival Center will host a benefit singing Saturday evening Aug. 29. starting at 5 p.m. This will be to help raise money for work on the fellowship hall. Featured singers will be All For Him, Joy Delights, The Russell Family and singers from the church. Refreshments will be served following the singing. Everyone welcome.

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and meet requirements for purchasing a hunting license anywhere in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and most of Europe. To register for the course go to outdooralabama.com/hunting/education or for more information call Jerry Brown at 256-839-5154.

August 30 GOSPEL SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing Aug. 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Daugherty’s will be singing and Love Offering will be taken.

September 6 GOSPEL SINGING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater will be hosting a gospel singing Sept. 6 during morning services with special singers 11th Hour. Lunch will be served afterwards.

September 12 DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE LUNCHEON: There will be a Alabama Democratic Education Luncheon Sept. 12 at noon at the Cooper Recreation Center. Guest speaker will be Felix Parker of the ADC in Montgomery. Donation is $7. For more information contact Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256-496-0189 or Nekeska Primes at 256-269-8482.

September 18-20 ORCHID SHOW: The Alabama Orchid Society is having their 31st annual Orchid Show and Sale in the auditorium of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Sept. 18 – 20. Free admission. Show times are Friday – Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for sales only, Saturday –Sept. 19 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with sales open at 10 a.m., show opens to public at Noon, Sunday – Sept. 20 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sales and show open at 11 a.m. Contact for more information at 205-447-5285 or www.facebook. com/alabamaorchidsociety

Ongoing Events BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday for Beyond Transformations, Inc. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please Email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. BIBLE STUDY: Please come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We are currently registering ladies who are interested in studying the Book of Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars, and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women. The location is Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive in Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner

and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation. MUSIC AT EQUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302. HOUSE OF RESTORATION PENTACOSTAL, INC.: Pastor Doris Patterson, 519 Slaughter Road in Camp Hill. Prayer is Monday at noon every week. Wednesday Bible Study at 6 p.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. For more information, contact 256-749-7666. LABELS FOR EDUCATION: Jim Pearson’s P.E. Department is collecting Campbell’s soup labels and other products – visit labelsforeducation. com for a full list. Send labels and caps c/o Patricia Brooks, 3491 Coley Creek Road, Alexander City. BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: Help support Alexander City Middle School by collecting box tops. Send them to ACMS or send them by students. CHARITY BINGO: Alexander City Elk Lodge #1878 will have Charity Bingo every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds go to local college scholarships.

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We will be blessed with two moons from Earth and Mars Aug. 27

he very best of wishes for a fabulous birthday to Dr. Sonny Odom, as he turns 76 on Aug. 22. Dr. Odom was so special, he saved my life when I was 26 by sending me to the right surgeon. We all know how important it is to be seeing the right physician. It could be a matter of life or death. Happy birthday wishes to Diane Duchene of Central on Aug. 20 and William Thompson on Aug. 24. We will be blessed to see two moons in the heavens on Aug. 27, not only seeing our moon, but also the ‘moon-looking’ planet Mars. This will be the only time you will be able to spot these two together, as the next time this happens it will be the year 2287. Did you check out Donald Trump, the long interview on FOX? Wow! Trump agrees with most folks I know. That’s a good thing. Equality’s Performing Arts Center enjoyed ‘A really big show’ Aug. 14 in celebration of their third anniversary. Unfortunately, I didn’t

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get word until after my deadline last week. The headliner was the all-star Bluegrass/country/gospel Band, “Home Remedy,” featuring, Terry McClain on guitar, Chuck Rice on bass, James Moore on dobro and banjo and Ed Hawkins on mandolin. Opening for ‘Home Remedy’ was Equality’s own “gorgeous George”, Nashville Songwriters Association member George Brown, with some new tunes and time-tested favorites. The Elmore County Humane Shelter now offers identification tags, made in a few minutes in their office. Tags come in many designs and, depending on what you choose, prices range from $8-12. When a stranger finds a lost dog, they usually look for a tag. If it has your locating information, they will call you. Plus the shelter has plenty from which to choose if you need to

adopt a forever dog to love. The last dog we got from the shelter back in May, Bella, has learned so much from being with our other dogs. She learned ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ in the first few days. She climbs like a goat and hugs our necks with her front paws for a snuggle, as a child would do. Bella is a little wild as well. I’m thinking she may have some Jack Russell in her mix. Life is never dull with four dogs, each with a different personality. I usually don’t preach, leaving that to the professionals in the Church. But I received a Bible quote and it just seemed so right for our current times, compelling me to share this one from 2 Timothy 4. It reads, “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.” This passage made so

much sense. My thoughts went to all the radicals in western countries now working actively against Americans, and those urging “death to Americans”. There are those who believe history has changed since we were in school, but you cannot change the past. Just try to learn from the experience. I recall when I was 10-12, I asked my Mother to help be understand a lot of things that I was learning about life, and she helped me make the right decisions. Well, she was from the Greatest Generation after all, and they knew things. It is so good to learn from those who have been there before. Parents used to teach respect, manners and doing the right and fair things in life. Sincere sympathies go out to siblings Pat Garnett, Phillip, Wayne and Lloyd Stephens, plus other family members near and far. Pat’s mother’s sister (last remaining sibling from that generation) Aunt Virginia of Pinson, lost her youngest son, Gary earlier this month. Gary was

diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given six weeks. He was served by hospice and now is pain-free. It is especially difficult for any mother to see her son go first. Something she just never expects. Enjoy the Summer rains and sunshine while

we have it, and until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She writes about the events and people of the Nixburg/ Euality area.

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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 second and fourth 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.

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Lake The power company’s manager of hydro services, Jim Crew, said conditions have been met in three of the four criteria needed for implementation of the fall extension, but the wetter than normal requirements for the extension have not been met. “We’ve been running a trial evaluation for a few months now, pretending the license was in place, to set up our model for evaluating the criteria. It’s

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preparatory work, really, and as of today, the criteria has not been met,” Crew said. Official evaluation of the conditions begins Sept. 1 and will continue for 30 days, Crew said. If the criteria are met at any time in that 30-day period, the extension could go into effect. FERC is still in the normal response period of three to six months for consideration of the final

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The Outlook Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) their staffers released April 2, Crew said. That EIS recommended the fall extension, as well as 3 more feet of water in the winter pool level of the lake. FERC’s lack of action on the power company’s request to renew the operating license for Martin Dam is unrelated to an 11-page letter Crew filed in the matter at the end of last month, he said. “The letter was to clarify, to help FERC address any misinformation in

their EIS. Normally, we point out the things in the EIS that might cause a problem for us or for them after the license has been issued. We did that before this time, but it has nothing to do with the timing. They didn’t request comments. We were just taking a proactive approach,” Crew said. Among the issues addressed in the letter, Crew said, was the removal of some lands in the recreational classification that do not have access to the lake; a clarification on the consultation process for implementation of the drought plan; and a clarification of the fall extension evaluation process. “In the EIS, they said the fall extension could be started and then stopped if conditions change, but we said that once the conditions have been met for the fall extension, evaluation of the conditions will stop, and we’ll be in it for the duration. Unless we’re in a drought, once we implement the extension, we won’t go back. We’re all geared toward trying to be in that mode of keeping the reservoir higher,” Crew said.

Finances Evans also commended the work of the Utilities Department, all of whom were in attendance. “They work very hard,” Evans said. “They do a great job for the town.” The council heard from a business owner that is opening a convenience store in town. “It will be a stop and shop,” Council Member Ezelle Smith said. “It will be like a convenience store minus the gas.” Two Camp Hill residents spoke to the council, one asking for the termination of Robert Shelley and also from Frank Holley who presented the council with a petition that is circulating town asking for Mayor Danny Evans resignation or impeachment by the council. The council also:  heard from Council

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continued from page 1 Member Ezelle Smith as she thanked everyone that donated to the Camp Hill Library Back To School program where the library gave away school supplies.  heard from Will York on the status of the emergency siren saying that it was being shipped to allow insurance to verify that lightning had struck it.  approved the minutes from the Aug. 3 meeting.  heard from Police Chief Johnny Potts about the town qualifying for a grant to purchase two Tahoes for the department. The grant would require the town to match about $3,500 for each vehicle. These would replace the department’s 2010 Dodge Chargers. The next council meeting is scheduled for Sept. 7 at 6 p.m.

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“I’ve had, I don’t know how many, people who still come in here today and say, I wouldn’t have credit today if your daddy hadn’t let me make payments on a stove, or the first rug that I ever bought or first sofa I ever bought,” Ralph said. “He let make payments on it and that established my credit.” Holley’s Home Furniture is an impressive showcase of home furnishings. The original Holley’s Home Furniture store was located on Calhoun St. in downtown Alexander City. “I started out in a little store about 50 x 50 and if someone wanted a special bedroom suit, I’d say you have look way back there behind this. It was just a real small store.” Austin

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Holley said. Recently, the city removed the awning that had covered the brick painted sign and the original Holley’s Furniture sign can now be seen. The family opted to build and move into the building at 1660 Highway 22 in Alexander City where the business sits today in 1987. With such great customer loyalty, Holley’s Home Furniture has won the reader’s choice award every year for best furniture store. “We’re fortunate to have such a big loyal customer base in Alex City and we have customers from the lake as well, some from as far away as Chicago,” said Ralph Holley. “I appreciate how good the people have been to me through the years.”

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THE RUNNING MAN

Coosa’s Whetstone ready to carry the load for Cougars in 2015 By Robert Hudson

has been one of many learning new plays and a new culture that aims to turn the program into a Whether Rod Whetstone had winning one after multiple losing to go over or around them, most seasons. opposing defenders who tried to Whetstone said he and his tackle the senior Central-Coosa teammates have been working running back in 2015 ended up hard as they try to turn the proat the same place: on the ground. gram around and build someWhetstone rushed for 804 thing special. and four “This year, I touchdowns hope we do good. in 2014, We’ve been adjustbut as he is ing to the new the biggest plays and stuff returning TALE OF THE TAPE and we’re getting weapon better everyday,” for the Whetstone said. new-look “We’ve just got to Cougars in work hard each and 2015, he is every day.” hoping to When see those Whetstone is given numbers go the ball, he looks even higher. to find paydirt each “For the time, going wherteam, I’m ever he can find trying to yards and the most get us to success on the playoffs and gridiron. we want “I just like to to have a run smooth, hit winning the hole and go season,” Whetstone said. “For where I can to get the yards,” myself, I’m trying to do better Whetstone said. and get 1,000 yards. Last year, I This season will also see had a good season, but this year Whetstone make a change as he I hope me and my teammates has been learning to play a little can help me have a better season linebacker going into 2015. this year.” He said it has not been too With a new head football hard of an adjustment and added Coach in Barry Simmons leading that he is doing his best to learn the Cougars into 2015, Whetstone the position. Outlook Sports Editor

Height: 5’6” Weight: 178 lbs Year: Senior Position: Running Back Player synopsis: Shifty runner with big-play ability. 40 time: 4.5 seconds

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Rod Whetstone is the top returning oﬀensive weapon for the Cougars in 2015. Whetstone had 804 yards in 2014 and wants to gain more than 1,000 in 2015.

“I’ve got to adjust to it. I haven’t really played it that much before, so I’m having to make that adjustment,” Whetstone said. “It’s not too difficult, but I have just had to learn where to set up, where the running back is and all

of that.” Whetstone said he has been motivated by his team and coaches, and he hopes that his success in 2015 can translate into success for the Cougars as well. “What motivates me, just my

teammates and my coaches pushing me to go harder each play,” Whetstone said. “It feels great and I’m hoping we can have a good season. I’m hoping everybody comes out and watch the Cougars play this year.”

A smorgasbord of sports thoughts

t’s been a while since my last smorgasbord column and this particular week happens to be ideal for the occasion. A lot is going on in the world of sports right now, so I thought I would take advantage of the opportunity. Jason Day won the PGA Championship over the weekend at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. It was the first major championship for the 27-yearold Australian and he was visibly overcome with emotion on the final hole. Day had come very close in the last several years, but could never seem to break through for one reason or another. He is reputedly considered to be one of the “good guys” in the game and also has a wonderfully compelling back story I urge you to investigate. Day finished 20 under for the tournament which is the lowest score ever at a major tournament. EVER! Jordan Spieth, who won The Masters and the U.S. Open, finished second at 17 under and is now the No. 1 ranked player in the world at 21 years of age. While it was unquestionably a brilliant day for the game of golf, there still seems to be a segment of the populace who believe golf will never be as interesting without Tiger Woods. Well, you’re missing out on the beginnings of what could be an incredible era of professional golf. The amount of young talent on display is astounding and the competition makes everyone even better. The QB situation at Alabama still appears to be unresolved after the first scrimmage this past weekend. While I have no doubt Jacob Coker has a lot of physical tools, he obviously does not possess the “it” factor. The last thing Alabama needs is to have a merry-go-round at the position. Auburn has taken that ride and it goes absolutely nowhere. It sounds like Saban is getting a little frustrated, but what else is new. They’ll find a guy who can get the job done. The only

ANDY GRAHAM Sports Columnist

question is will just getting the job done be enough? Bruce Pearl and the Auburn basketball team landed a top recruit over the weekend when five-star Mustapha Heron from Connecticut committed to the Tigers. He’s one of the top guards in the country and chose Auburn over Connecticut, Louisville and Maryland. Not to be outdone, Alabama head coach Avery Johnson announced a blue-chip commitment of his own on Monday. Five-star guard Terrence Ferguson from Texas committed to the Tide over Kansas, North Carolina and Louisville. Pearl is doing unprecedented things on the Plains and Johnson has come out of the gate like Secretariat. Could these two possibly take the Tide and Tigers to a level equal on the gridiron? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but they are off to a good start. Someone asked me if I was worried that Jeremy Johnson was getting so much hype going into the season. Honestly, that’s a fair question. He has gotten a lot of love from a lot of different places and most Auburn people believe without question he will be great. To answer the query, no, I’m not worried. He has the tangibles and the intangibles. He has the coaches and he has the supporting cast. I have never been more confident in an Auburn quarterback going into a season since Dameyune Craig in 1997. If that confidence has been misplaced, I will be the first to admit it, but I don’t see any crow on my future menu. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

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Top, Reeltown’s Cody Martin takes the handoﬀ as Zach Lyles leads the way during practice this fall. Bottom, Benjamin Russell’s Chase Burton takes the handoﬀ during practices. Both BRHS and Reeltown will open the regular season this week. For previews of both games, see Thursday’s edition of The Outlook.

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Hilltop Players to discuss next skit at August 31 meeting

he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ has been wrapping up summer time activities this week and looking forward to getting started with various fall activity programs. One of the fall programs will be the group

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land fitness classes. The classes will start in September

on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m in the Sportplex Gymnasium building. There is no charge to participate in the offered classes. First class will be Tuesday, Sept. 1. Hope to see you there! Hilltop Players will have a meeting on Monday, Aug. 31 to discuss our next group skit for the holiday months ahead. If you don’t remember if you were in this group here is a reminder: Brenda Burnette, Sara Jacobs, Chuck Gallagher, Reba McFee, Frank McFee, Judy Keel and Jerry Burnette. Happy Timers bell group will have a meeting on Monday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. to practice for the holiday months

ahead. If you don’t remember if you were in this group hear is a reminder: Wynema Sprayberry, Rebecca Northington, Lucille Thompson, Sara Jacobs and Tracy Hodge. Other Info to Know: August’s monthly luncheon is today at 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be from the Gardens of Talladega Assisted Living. Bring a side dish of salad or dessert to share with others. Branson Show trip final payments are due Tuesday, Sept. 1. Mark your calendars for the Blue Grass Party on Thursday, Oct. 1 and don’t miss it! Many thanks and hugs to those that attended the summer Aquatic Exercise class program. Looking forward to next summer

already! You all were awesome and it was a joy! Many thanks and hugs to the Circle of Friends at First United Methodist Church for having me out to present the ACPR 50+ program to your group. It was an honor and a pleasure! Don’t forget your two challenges: Ring the Bell of Life and Encourage! ACPR 50+ sends out get well wishes to Linda Davidson and Wynell Coker. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ program.

Daviston Sr. Club elects new officers ing was Bettie Vickers. She shared with the group about her participation Outlook Community Columnist in a mission trip to West Virginia. Her The Daviston Sr. Club met at the daughter, Lisa Danell, and her children Community Center on Aug. 11 at 10 were a big part of the mission team, too. a.m. In the absence of Harry Cowhick, Their Christian activities were varied who is very ill, the vice-president, Bettie and met the needs of individuals of all Vickers, presided at the meeting. The ages. Bettie emphasized that we do not devotional chairman was not present, so get too old to participate and that the Bettie Vickers filled the void with scrip- children can find many opportunities to ture and prayer. minister and witness to those who need The minutes and treasurer’s report Jesus Christ. were both read and approved. There were 17 people in attendance Club members were asked for devorepresenting Motley, Frog Eye, Eagle tion and program suggestions for later Creek, Alex City, and Daviston. meetings. Jane Moran volunteered for After the blessing by Flo McIntyre, September devotion time. the seniors enjoyed another tasty covOfficers elected for the coming year ered-dish meal. are: All 50+ seniors are invited to attend  President – Bettie Vickers and enjoy good food, fun, and fellow Vice-president – Odean Keel ship at our next meeting on Sept. 8, at  Treasurer – Flo McIntyre 10 a.m.  Secretary – to be elected at next Odean Keel meeting 256-395-2983 Club dues were received by the treasurer while others will be remitting at Keel is a member of the Daviston the September meeting. Senior Club and writes about the club The program speaker for the meetfor The Outlook. Odean Keel

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BENJAMIN RUSSELL WILDCATS

Leaders look to lead ‘Cats to deep run By Robert Hudson Outlook Staff Writer

While they lost a number of key pieces from a 2014 squad that finished 10-2 with a second round exit at Spanish Fort, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats return many important players in what they hope will be a successful run in 2015. As they have in seasons past, the Wildcats will look to spread opponents out and give multiple looks on the offensive ball, with an emphasis on their rushing attack. “Well, we run our spread, but we do a lot of things out of it. Sometimes, we have a fullback involved in it, which we call our gator back, and sometimes we’ll get in the wishbone,” said Benjamin Russell Coach Danny Horn. “We run a variety, but the main part of it is the spread.” The Wildcats will return four starters from last season’s team, and probably the most important among them is senior quarterback Tyre Gray.

After producing 1,883 yards of total offense, including 1,099 on the ground with 10 rushing touchdowns and nine passing, Gray has shown even more confidence in running the Wildcats’ attack entering 2015. “He’s more confident. That’s the big thing, and I think that’s what happened last year as the season went on,” Horn said of Gray. “He learned the offense better and he got more comfortable with it. He is still a work in progress on some things, but I’m not worried about him. He’s a winner. He’s going to make some mistakes, so everybody does, but he’ll make more good plays than he will bad plays. He’s going to be there when you need him.” Among the positions the Wildcats will need to fill in 2015 are a few holes on the offensive line and all of their wide receivers, but Horn said things are coming together at each position heading into the season. “We’ve got a couple there on the offensive line battling it out there where we really don’t know yet who is going to start,” Horn said. “At receiver, we’ve got a

couple battling there, so we’ll be able to play some different kids there. It’s shaping up.” Defensively, the Wildcats also return four starter, but Horn said they are looking for linebackers and a couple players in the secondary. “On defense, we lost all of our linebackers and a couple of people in the secondary. We’re a base 3-4. Back in the old days, it was called a ’50 defense’ or a 5-2, but now with the spread offenses it’s called a 3-4,” Horn said. “I’ve always run that and that’s our base defense. We’ll shift a little bit and sometimes get in a six-man front.” One area Horn said the Wildcats are lacking right now is depth at a few positions, and while he hopes a few players will step up as the season gets closer, it’s a bridge he said Benjamin Russell will cross when it gets there. “I guess every team could say this, but we’ve got to See WILDCATS, Page 3

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Far left, Benjamin Russell quarterback Tyre Gray (8) is entering his second season under center for the Wildcats in 2015. Gray scored a total of 19 touchdowns in 2014. At right, junior running back NeColby Maxwell will take on more carries and a bigger role for the Wildcats in the 2015 season.

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stay away from injuries, but that’s a part of it just about every year,” Horn said. “Some years you have a little more depth than others, but this year we just don’t have hardly any depth at some positions. Depth is overrated until you need it, but when you need it, it becomes very important.” During the first few weeks of opening practices, Horn said he has been particularly impressed with the leadership on display from players such as senior running back Chase Burton, defensive tackle Tae Robinson and offensive lineman Daniel Bland among others. “Chase Burton, he’s always been a leader. He’s a vocal leader and a leader by action. Tyre, he’s more of leader by action. He’s kind of soft spoken,” Horn said. “Daniel Bland, Tae Robinson and several others have stepped and led when we needed them to. We need more of them. The more leaders you’ve got, the more winners you’ve got. We need more people to get on that side. I’ve been doing it a long time and I’ve always found that the more leaders you have, the better chance you have at success. They’re the ones who are going to do the right thing.” And though the main goal for every team this fall is to win a state championship, Horn said the Wildcats are focused on getting better each day in hopes that it leads to a long run into the postseason. “We just want to get better each week. Every day, we just want to get better. The thing about football is that it is more of a team sport than any sport out there because you can have 10 people doing their job and one person not doing their job and it will mess the whole play up,” Horn said. “Our goal, basically, is to get better each day. If everybody gets better each day, eventually we’re going to end up being a pretty good football team.”

2015 BENJAMIN RUSSELL WILDCATS No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41

Name Fenn, Tyler Kelley, Latravious Maxwell, NeColby Jackson, Darius Carroll Rodney Lawson, JaKoby Lawson, Timmy Gray, Tyre Tuck, Jaiden Grogan, Cole Rogers, Jacob Caldwell, Cameron Rape, Sean Watts, Tyler Wychoff, C.J. Henderson, Orlando Herron, DeVee Burton, Chase Russell, Jermekio Thomas, Jiquez Holloway, Isaiah Burton, A.J. McMichen, Tyler Coley, T.C. Robinson, Freddie Coker, Hal Gray, Latravious Grant, William Russell, Anfernee Robinson, A.J. Elliott, Austin Jones, Tyrus McElrath, Sabrinski Young, Jai Sanford, Wesley Johnson, Nyquez Hanners, Cody Leonard, Jarmichael Harrison, Jimmial

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Ht. 5’4” 5’7” 5’7” 5’10” 6” 5’8” 5’10” 5’10” 6’ 5’9” 6’1” 5’10 5’8” 5’10” 5’9” 5’9” 5’7 5’9” 5’8” 5’9” 5’9” 5’9” 5’9 5’9” 5’9 5’11” 5’9” 6’1” 5’9” 5’10” 6’1” 6’ 5’9” 5’8” 5’8 5’9 5’8” 5’9” 5’7”

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Name Hendrix, Benjamin Roberts, Austin Norris, Fred Turner, Jackson Abercrombie, Craig Slaughter, Jordan Avila, Jesus Graham, Jako Buckner, Cameron Burk, Conner Knight, Jackson Vardaman, Dawson Edwards, Travenski Jones, Quinn Alexander, Jordan Greene, Jared Lutz, Davis Lashley, Dillon Robinson, Justavious Parker, Anthony Jones. Carter Booker, Jacob Latham, Gabriel Smoot, Ladarius Bland, Daniel Fuller, Shane Harrell, Arbion Robinson, Ezra Channell, Chason Edwards, Ethan Hunter. JaQuerrius Gravette, Trevor Brown, Quez Robinson, LeeVontae Heard, Richard Hall, Jamarez Moncus,,Dylan Young, D.J. Bruno, Jeffery

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Wt 165 190 165 140 175 220 190 170 270 175 230 170 205 210 235 225 235 180 245 310 290 185 215 240 275 235 300 280 225 200 140 165 135 145 140 160 145 155 215

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2015 Benjamin Russell Pride of Alexander City

Members of the 2015 Benjamin Russell Pride of Alexander City are Cambron Bice, Spencer Oliver, Alyson Ballard, Donna “Michelle” Bowen, Elizabeth “Nicole” Easterwood, Hailey Lewis, Hannah Jarrett, Kaitlyn Henderson, Kinsey Palmer, Kishandria Marbury, Lauren Henderson, Madison Johns, Maggie Whatley, Savannah Bush, Alexis Deloney, Alexis McCain, Cameron Miller, Charlie Grogan, Emily Jones, Emily Mancilla, Erin McMichen, Faith McClendon, Gracie Hutto, Hailee Brown, Jasmine Tubbs, Jessica “Jesse” Sprayberry, Kaleah Slaughter, Kaylee Holman, Kyla Stowes, Lorene “Lorebeth” Keeble, Magan Maddox, Melea Bradford, Olivia Bradberry, Quinyana Stone, Sarah Baker, Savanna Chappell, Alexia Clifton, Charles Howell, Clayton “Clay” Johnson, Deja Russell, Hannah Henley, Jordan Jones, Kayleigh Williams, Kelsey Perdew, Kennedy Pemberton, Lindsey Chavers, Robert Beckett, Robert Mason, Santos Chimalhua, Spencer Morris, Sutherlan Pritchard, Daniel Scroggins, Jackson Tucker, Jared Glenn, Marcos Velazquez, Benjamin Gill, David Whitehead, Andrew “Drew” McClellan, Andrew Stanbrough, Brady Lashley, Cornelius Russell, Deanna Silver, Erica Patterson, Hannah Norris, Hannah Sharpton, Jadeja Russell, Jamie Whitehead, Jordan Warren, Kristina Skinner, Lillian “Lilly” Coker, Mary “Gaylen” Morris, Savannah Gilbert, Ivey Riddle, Porsha Love, Sara “Sara Beth” Kelly, Tiﬀany Lowry, Arien Vines, Brannon Sewell, Connor Hall, Grace Spann, Jarrod Naler, John Thurman, Kendal Sharpe, Timothy Gates, Xeanna Dillard, David Gordon, Kaleb Slaughter, Laney Green, Thomas Burley, Chase Dean, Dakota Duﬀey, Hunter Hall, Ja’Cedric Askew, Landon Norris, Leah Benton, Anna Shaw, Ashaunti Price, Avery Long, Brittany Bentley, Caroline Floyd, Hadley Fuller, Hayden Adkins, Hunter Ashworth, Johnathon McDaniel, Kalynda Berry, Kayla Hawkins, Kenya Brooks, Kenzie Caylor, Brooke Blackwelder, Leah Holley, Madison Ray, Montashia Crayton, Myiyel Hawes, Becca Howard, Rozlan Richardson, Tia Birmingham, Za’Nyia Whitaker, Leigh Ann Futral, Mariah Goss, Madison McClellan, Adam Tapley, Chandler Pinson, Sara Jones, Marleigh Harper, Andrew Turner, Wesson Kelly, Amari Johnson, Amelia Blakely, Andie Lamberth, Emily Bolan, Frederick “Trey” Spivey, Jessica “Jessie” Culver, Jonathon Price, Kensley Rickles, Riley Johnson, Sean Spickard, Timothy “Ramsey” Haggerty, Zoie Cleveland, Anderson Floyd, Aubrey Culver, Dylan Davis, Ethan Taunton, Jacob “Dylan” Mezick, Keely Lashley, Chance Baker, Shelby Bloodworth, Tanner Smith, Dale Bloodworth, Robby Childers, Britt Wingler, Angie Gavin-Smith and Robert Lamborne.

2015 Benjamin Russell High School Varsity Cheerleaders Members of the 2015 Benjamin Russell Varsity Cheer Squad are, back row from left, Jaliyah Kelly, Aaliyah Brooks, Jasmine Bailey, Ruth Anne Ballard, Elizabeth Harvey, Lindsey Morris, Aubrey Forbus, Kaylyn Mitchel, Regan Fuller, front row from left, Ann Marie Waldrop, Adeline Treadwell, Lucy Graves, Scottlyn Carr, Payton Reynolds, Ali Richardson, Hallie Gordon and Tess Staples.

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DADEVILLE TIGERS

Young Tigers have high expectations By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

As the Dadeville Tigers enter the 2015 season, they will have to replace a lot of production and a lot of experience from a 2014 squad that finished 7-5 in the second round of the Class 4A State Playoffs. Offensively, the quarterback position will be filled full-time by twoway standout ShawnDarius Jennings as he fills in for last year’s starter Cal Jones, who accounted for more than 1,500 yards of total offense and 10 touchdowns in 2014, but decided to focus on baseball in his senior season after committing to Alabama. Dadeville Coach Richard White said Jennings has taken the challenge head-on and has shown improvement throughout the year. “ShawnD is doing a great job for us. He’s throwing the ball better than he did last year and better than he did in the spring,” White said. “He’s got more confidence in what he’s doing and he is starting to understand where the ball has to be placed. He understands his check downs and those types of things. We’ve still got two or three guys that are battling it out for the backup quarterback position. That’s still a battle that’s ongoing.” The Tigers will once again utilize the spread in 2015, with an emphasis on their rushing attack, which will be anchored by returning starter DJ Pearson and late-season bloomer Margarius Buchanan, who rushed for 565 yards and six touchdowns late in the season. “We’re a spread offense. We’re going to go three wide, four wide and we’ll have a tight end every now and then,” White said. “We’re going to run the ball and we’ll throw the ball, but we try to establish the run first and throw second.” With a lot of graduations, including offensive linemen and Jacksonville State signee Jalyn Johnson, White said the Tigers have been focus-

ing on filling their offensive line. He said so far there are been a few players to step up. “The offensive line is coming along and it’s progressing better than I thought it would by this point,” White said. “We still haven’t lined up against somebody else and you really don’t know what some of these guys will do. We’ve got David Washburn back at center, who was a starter last year. Then, Kenneth Abernathy was a part-time starter last year and so was Matthew Arrington. They rotated along with Branterro Banks, so we’re looking at about four guys that have playing experience with one who was a true starter.” The Tigers are still searching for tackles on the offensive side of the ball, but White is looking for the group to develop as the season goes on. On defense, the Tigers will have to replace the production of Alabama signee Anfernee Jennings, who was 4A Lineman of the year in 2014, as well as the rest of the defensive line in their 3-4 defense. The secondary, which includes ShawnDarius Jennings, All-State corner Isaiah Hicks, Buchanan and senior safety Ty Stone, will be the strongest group for the Tigers in 2015. “I would say secondary and inside linebacker are strong. Those six guys are our most experienced guys,” White said. “After that, it’s a tossup. Tre Johnson played some inside last year, but I’m moving him to a bandit linebacker, which is predominantly a defensive end when we go to our four front. He’s got some playing experience, but after that it’s a tossup and I really don’t have a clue right now. I haven’t had anybody step up to meet the challenge in the trenches, and it’s like I told those offensive linemen, they may have to play both ways, so they better get in good condition.” While White said that some offensive linemen may also see action on See TIGERS, Page 7

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2015 Dadeville High School Sound of Gold Marching Band

2015 Dadeville High School Varsity Cheerleaders Dadeville varsity cheerleaders pictured front, from left, are Valencia Pitts, Amanda Hall (Co-Captain), Brittany Perry (Captain), and Olivia Smith. Back from left are Marley Davis, Jaye Eason, Jeanine Moore (Coach), Armani Ford and Cali Jones.

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At left, wide receiver/safety Tyreke Stone (7) will be counted on to provide big leadership for a young Dadeville Tiger team in 2015. Far right, quarterback/safety ShawnDarius Jennings will take on a much bigger role at the quarterback position going into the 2015 season. The Alabama commit will also look to repeat his All-State performance from the safety position in one of Class 4A’s best secondary units.

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the d-line, he is still looking for players to take the initiative in practice and claim a spot. “I’m not just going to put somebody out there to fill a hole because we’ll get our eyes beat out,” White said. “We’re still experimenting and searching for those three front guys, but nobody’s stepped to the forefront there.” White said the expectations never change at Dadeville, and the 2015 season is no different. “Our expectations are the same every year. We want to win a region championship and get to the playoffs,” White said. “Our ultimate goal is to get to a state championship game, but we have to take it step by step and our kids understand that. The ones that are younger are starting to learn that. Once we lose sight of that, it’s not a good thing. Our kids know we want to win a region championship, get to the playoffs and win a state championship, and nothing’s changed about that.”

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NEW LEAGUE, NEW EXPECTATIONS Lyman Ward enters new era with move to 8-man football By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

For the past seven years, the Lyman Ward Rangers have competed in the Alabama Independent Schools Association, and in that span they’ve only won five games. The 2015 season will mark a new beginning for the Rangers where they hope to find success after years of competing in the AISA and the Alabama High School Athletics Association. Lyman Ward announced in June that it would be making the move to 8-man football and joining the Alabama Christian Athletic Association starting with this season. The man tasked with leading that transition is Coach Richard Oliver, who has been with LWMA off and on since 2009, serving as head soccer coach in 2013 and again in 2015, as well as offensive line coach for the Rangers in 2009, 2010 and 2013. When practices open on Aug. 19, Oliver said he will be looking to see a lot of energy as the LWMA hopes to get back on the winning side more often. “Well, we just want to get a good, solid foundation for moving forward. We’ve kind of been at the bottom of the barrel for so long that we want to reemerge,” Oliver said. “We really have high expectations for this team because we’re moving into 8-man and the sky’s the limit for these guys. We’ve got a good group coming back, which is something we haven’t had in the past. We’ve got guys who have actually played together before, so I’m super excited and ready to get going.” One big advantage the Rangers have this year compared to prior seasons is that they will return many starters and players who have experience playing together. “On offense, I think we’ve got five returning starters returning from last year, which on 8-man is pretty impressive,” Oliver said. “Then, on defense, we’ve got about five or six coming back.” Oliver said he is hoping that experience will help them against teams that have players who have been together for years. “It’s very important that we have guys back because we play against teams that have been playing together basically since rec league,” Oliver said. “They’ve got the summer workouts and things to get that togetherness where we’ve kind of lacked that

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Lyman Ward’s Alberto Burton, center, is surrounded by Cornerstone players during a game last season. Lyman Ward will make the jump to 8-man football this season.

in year’s past because we’re not set up to the have that. We’ve got kids that come from all over the country. It’s huge for us. We’re looking at a pretty large number coming back.” Oliver said the offensive style the Rangers will hope to use in 8-man football is a fast one, as they look to find success. “We’re going to run at a fast tempo.

From everybody that I’ve talked to, fast tempo is what kind of works in this style of play in football,” Oliver said. “We’re going to go as fast as we possibly can and just try to see if they can catch up to us.” With the first game set for Sept. 4 at home against Tuscaloosa Christian, Oliver said he is excited that the scheduling and transition process is

over and the focus can now be placed solely on football. “It’s been a relief now that it’s all done and settled. We added a Sept. 4 kind of late in the summer, so everything kind of just fell into place there,” Oliver said. “Now, I can focus on football now and move forward knowing the schedule is done.”

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A LEGEND RETURNS Retirement on hold, Reeltown’s Jackie O’Neal talks final march as Rebels’ leader By Griffin Pritchard Tallapoosa Publishers

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his is going to be my last year,” Jackie O’Neal said, seated at a desk in the office of the Reeltown High fieldhouse last Thursday afternoon. “You can print that.” A year ago, O’Neal’s tenure as an educator came to a close. He coached the Rebels to the second round of the playoffs in football and then coached the Lady Rebels basketball team. “I don’t really know what I’m going to miss about coaching until (not coaching anymore) actually gets here,” O’Neal said, smiling. Reeltown wasn’t done with its resident Hall of Famer. O’Neal was contracted to coach the Rebels one more time. For him, it’s business as usual. “I expect the same things this year that I expect this year, regardless,” O’Neal said. “I expect them to go out there and perform. I think our schedule dictates that in every ball game, we are going to have to be ready to play each week.” Reeltown opens with a Thursday night trip to 4A Childersburg Aug. 20 and follows a week later with a midweek trip to 4A Dadeville. “All the teams on our schedule are very competitive,” O’Neal said. “We are going to have to get the best that we can out of our kids. And our kids have always been the ones to step up to the challenge.” O’Neal, whose record according to the Alabama High School Football Historical Society is 235-105, enters his 29th year at the helm of the Reeltown football program. “I don’t really have a favorite team for the simple reason, I loved every one of them,” O’Neal said. “I do have some favorable moments. One of the ones I

point to is the Flomaton game (1994, second round of the playoffs). They were undefeated and up two scores and we couldn’t stop them. We went in and our kids made some adjustments. Came back out and won the football game “I won’t really at their stadium. The Cottonreflect on some of wood series has these times until always been great. We’ve it’s over. Right had some great now I have a job to games against Notasulga and do.” Dadeville has — Jackie O’Neal turned into a rivalry and we’ve had some great games there. The Tallassee series: When they let us alone and let us just play football. That was a great series. Clay County is another one. We’ve played some gigantic games; playoff games, state championship games. Now we didn’t always come on the good end of the stick.” Reeltown, in 2009 and 2010, reached the state championship in back-to-back years defeating Clay County 16-8 on the frosty turf at BryantDenny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and then losing to Leroy 34-7 a year later at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. That Leroy team featured a pair of future Tigers: Sammy Coates and Clint Moseley. “I think the biggest factor in that game – not just his athletic ability – we had some kids that the game was too big for them and instead of playing up to their ability, they were just star-struck,” O’Neal said. “In Jordan-Hare, against a team with two Division-I kids; to go back and look now, I have so many fond memories.” But, with O’Neal, it comes back to family. “The biggest and proudest thing is that I got to coach both of my sons,” O’Neal said. “How many coaches get a chance to coach one let alone two? I also got to coach my daughter and my granddaughter. I coached my baby boy in basketball. You talk about all the great things I’ve been a part of – to me, was to be a part of the greatest threeSee O’NEAL, Page 5

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Reeltown Coach Jackie O’Neal talks to players during fall practices this season. O’Neal confirmed that the 2015 season will indeed be his final year on the sidelines for the Rebels after a total of 38 years as a head coach and an assistant.

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man coaching crew in the state of Alabama. There have been some great times and there have been some tough times. But we were able to get it turned around and pointed in the right direction.” In his 37 years in coaching, he said that even though the calendar has changed, the young men he has coached have remained much the same. He said the one constant is the kids’ need for structure and discipline. “It’s not popular for people to hear, but kids today need discipline more than they ever have,” O’Neal said. “They have always wanted it, but I think the ones here may not get it to the level at home that they did back then. It’s not the parents’ fault.

The way the world is today, they are almost afraid to discipline a child. “I have found that kids thrive when they knew what is expected of them and what won’t be tolerated. The trouble comes when those lines aren’t set and they try to push the limits on their own. They want that clarity. They want to be accountable – and when they achieve – they want that praise when they do the right thing and do it well.” So in his 38th season as a coach at Reeltown and his 28th as head coach, O’Neal said not to expect a whole lot of new things from the Rebels. “If the truth be told, most teams don’t have but five or six plays that they use every game,” O’Neal said. “There are variations, but the key is

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execution and being able for every man to do his job on every snap. If you do that, you will win more than you lose. Football is really a simple game when you think about it.” O’Neal was inducted into the Alabama High School Sports Hall

of Fame in 2012, joining a litany of coaching greats, but having the distinction of being the one amongst the group still actively coaching. “I really won’t reflect on some of these times until it’s over,” O’Neal said. “Right now I have a job to do.”

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REELTOWN REBELS

Rebels look to send O’Neal out on top By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

When you look at the roster for the Reeltown Rebels, there are plenty of names missing from the teams of the past. In all, 17 players who were on the roster last season have moved on, but there is one important name at the bottom of the roster that is back this year. After flirting with retirement, legendary Hall of Fame coach Jackie O’Neal is back to guide the Rebels. O’Neal has coached at Reeltown for a total of 37 years, including 10 years as an assistant under Duane Webster. In 27 years as head coach, O’Neal’s teams have 235 wins and a pair of state championships. His tenure at Reeltown also produced 14 area and region titles and three Alabama Sports Writers Association coach of the year awards in ’91, ’92, and 2001. That success has come by following a familiar formula. It’s rare that a team will be in better condition than the Rebels and they are physical. The bottom line is that the Rebels don’t get out-hit by anyone. O’Neal said that he thinks that this year has a chance to be cut from the same cloth.

“We feel like we have a chance to be pretty good, but until you play a few games you never really know,” O’Neal said. “I mean we make a good team picture and we look like world beaters against ourselves. But until you see how they dig down and get it done when they are playing someone as good as they are, you really don’t know for sure. “If we stay healthy and get a break or two, I feel like the potential is there. We lost 17 or 18 kids from last year, and really lost more than that because we had some that couldn’t play, so we have a lot of holes to fill. The good side of that is that the kids seem to be in better condition and that has allowed us to work hard early.” Offensively, Reeltown will have a new quarterback and starting running backs, but the offensive line returns tons of experience. O’Neal said there are four full-time starters back and seven lineman who played a good bit in 2014. Senior Zack Thomas will anchor the line, with juniors Blake Baker, Troy Futral and Torran Smith and sophomore Rajerian Wright making holes for the Rebels Wishbone attack. “Football is pretty simple really,” O’Neal said. “If you can block and tackle well, you are going to win more

than you lose. We feel like that offensive line is a strength and we plan to rely on them to help us move the ball on the ground.” Who will trigger the attack? Senior Takoreyon Edwards was a leader on defense last season. The ballhawking safety was first-team All-State and had 50 tackles, six interceptions, two fumble recoveries for touchdowns and three blocked punts. He filled in at times at quarterback last year, but this year he will take over as full-time signal caller and will be called on to be a leader on offense. O’Neal said his speed and toughness should make up for any inexperience. “He’s a good athlete and has great instincts,” O’Neal said. “He’s got great speed and if we can get him on the corner, he knows what to do with it when he gets there.” Running the ball has always been the staple of the Rebels offense, and despite losses, Reeltown has a threat in senior Cody Martin. Last year he rushed for 694 yards in limited duty, but averaged a whopping 7.4 yards per carry. His 4.3 speed is impressive, but unlike many speedsters, Martin isn’t afraid of contact and will lower his shoulder and pick up extra yardage to finish off runs. “If you are going to play for us you

are going to fight for every foot you can get and finish every run,” O’Neal. Said. “Last year we used Cody late after we had pounded a team for three quarters and he would be on the second level before the team knew he was there. This year, he will be the main guy, but he has gotten stronger so we think he’s up to it.” No wishbone attack would be complete without a bruising dive back and O’Neal said that senior Zach Lyles has the potential to develop into that banger who can pound the ball at opponents. Defensively, the Rebels will continue to use multiple fronts and looks, depending on what the opposition dictates. There is no shortage of talent, but O’Neal says he will have his best 11 on the field, even if that means some people will play both ways. Junior William Wright is expected to be the leader again this year. Depending on the look, Wright will play defensive end or linebacker. He has a track record of making things happen. As a sophomore defensive end in 2014, Wright had 80 tackles and 12 sacks and was named first team All-State for Class 2A. At 6-0, 215 pounds with 4.6 speed, Wright is bigger, faster and stronger See REBELS, Page 14

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than a year ago when he was almost unstoppable. “He has the ability to dominate and change what offenses are able to do,” O’Neal said. “He was just a sophomore last year, and we saw teams looking for him and going the other way.” Obviously, O’Neal will again use Edwards at safety where he was an all-stater. O’Neal said he doesn’t see going both ways as an issue for Edwards. O’Neal had high praise for cornerbacks R.J. Woodward and Markez McCullough. Both are quick and height and the ability to read and react. “They are both tall, at 6-0 or better,” O’Neal said. “That means that with their reach, an opponent has to often alter a throw. That’s something you can’t discount.” O’Neal also mentioned senior Kiyaski Taylor as a player to watch. “We feel pretty good about the people we have,” O’Neal said. “We feel like we can be a pretty good team. I said can be. We haven’t played a game yet. “In our region, it looks like everyone is going to be a little better. There is no shortage of talent if the folks we play. We hope to compete and play disciplined football. If we do that, I think we have a chance to compete with anybody we play.” O’Neal said he thinks you have to look at Ranburne as the favorite, but said Randolph County, LaFayette, Horseshoe Bend and Woodland should also be much improved over last year. “Ranburne won the region last year,” O’Neal said. “So you have to start there. In our region there are no teams you can afford to overlook. That’s why here we never look past the next opponent of the schedule.”

Takoreyon Edwards (10) will take over the quarterback position for the Reeltown Rebels in 2015. Edwards will also line up at free safety, where he was a first team All-State selection for Class 2A in 2014.

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Above left, running back Cody Martin is one of the Rebels’ senior leaders and will be the top returning rusher for Reeltown in 2015. Above right, cornerback Makevon Hughley, left, breaks up a pass to William Bell during fall practices.

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2015 Reeltown High School Rebel Pride Marching Band

Members of the 2015 Reeltown Rebel Pride are Kaitlin Baker, Ally Bean, Claire Benton, Kaylin Brewer, Bailey Brumbeloe, Ben Brumbeloe, Jarrett Casaday, Alena Cobb, Taylor Coffield, Kara Creamer, Adam Creel, Elizabeth Crittenden, Tyler Darnell, Hannah Flurry, Casper Frantz, Seth Freeman, Hannah Grimes, Chere’e Guevara, Derrick Hammonds, Kinaysha Harrison, Zee Heard, Jackson Hornsby, Sharnette Howard, Alex Janke, Katherine Janke, Selena Jarvis, Brianna Jarvis, Christina Jones, Ronnetra Joseph, Austin Keen, Beth Ann King, Paige King, Alexius Lowe, Madison Mask, Tanner May, Alyssa McGhee, Ajia McGuire, KaShiya McKinney, Carlee Meadows, Morgan Merrett, Tristan Merrett, Brody Newman, Reagan Newman, Josie Noble, Emilyn Pearson, Kniya Potts, Shantia Potts, Kenzi Ray, Brandi Schultz, Emily Segrest, Alizzabeth Sharpe, Allison Smith, Tyrell Smith, Daniel Spain, Emily Spivey, Jenna Spivey, Chase Stewart, Ayrianna Stoneback, Rebekah Taylor, Twyla Walker, Morgan Walters, Lexie Windle and Hannah Zimmer.

2015 Reeltown High School Varsity Cheerleaders Members of the 2015 Reeltown High School Varsity Cheer Squad are Kelsey Jaye (Captain), Mallori Miller (Captain), Katelyn Cotton (Captain), Lacey Newman, Jasmine Blackmon, Shamya Edwards, Sage Hammonds, Katlyn Jaye, Kayli Hornsby, Kyndel Lee, Marlee Knox and Madison Ledbetter.

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2015 Horseshoe Bend School Generals Marching Band

Members of the 2015 Horseshoe Bend Generals Marching Band are Drum Major Kevin James Jr., Alyssa Gaither, Kristen Peterson, Makaila Sims, Caitlyn Wright, Heather Jones, Courtney Baker, Cody Walrod, Emily Elliot, AJ Foshee, Hannah Dye, Shauna Johnston, Emma Walker, Mary Carol Rasbury, Ashley Dye, Jordan Cox, William Bartlett, JT Peterson, Bailey Skinner, Hunter Lumpkin, Noah McKenzie, Thomas Rowan, Landon Peters, Parker Dye, Jordan Smith, Brandon Smith, Allie Queen, Jasmine Carr, Cheyenne Gillespie, Maggie Hand, Shae Jones, Brooke Roberson, Daylin Goodwin, Kaytlynn Grant, Reanna Norrell, Savannah Gillespie, Brianna Jones, Monea’ Brooks, Becca Anderson and Hannah Adcock.

2015 Horseshoe Bend Varsity Cheerleaders Members of the 2015 Horseshoe Bend Varsity Cheer Squad are Carley Rehr, Shalyn Burkhalter, Morgan Richardson, Brittany East, Bailey Mitchell, Jazzmon Brazzell, Ivy Vickers, Olivia Walls and Maggie Abernathy.

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Generals enter 2015 with urgency, maturity By Ed Bailey Special to The Outlook

What a difference a year makes. About this time last year, the Horseshoe Bend Generals were implementing a new Wing-T offense and trying to figure out the pieces to their puzzle. The result? A 3-7 record that -- while an improvement over a 2-8 mark the season prior – was marred with injuries and inconsistencies. Fast forward to 2015. The Generals have a better grasp of their scheme. The injuries of last year have allowed them to build depth. And according to Generals Coach Jason Franklin, it’s not hard to see the strides they’ve made. “Oh yeah, we’re seeing improvements top to bottom. You can see a year of maturity and a year of playing experience with a lot of the guys,” Franklin said. “We had to play a ton of juniors last year, and I think it’s paying off for us in the long run because you’re seeing a much higher maturity level.” The Generals will need it for Class 2A-Region 5, as Horseshoe

Bend will once again test its mettle in one of the toughest regions in all of 2A. With the likes of Reeltown, Randolph County, Lanett and Ranburne all eyeing the region crown and LaFayette pegged as a potential surprise squad, Franklin said Horseshoe Bend has no intention of taking a backseat to any of the playoff teams from last season. “We know our region is tough, but if you’re going to be in there you might as well get out there and compete and have a chance at the end of the season to be in the playoffs,” Franklin said. “I feel confident in our guys that we’re going to be able to be there at the end of the season.” Offensively, Horseshoe Bend boasts one of the top playmakers in the area in Drew Hill. But he is just one of several returning faces that Franklin expects to make an impact offensively, citing the return of most of the Generals’ offensive line as well as running back Hunter White and receivers Caleb Yarbrough, Drew Harden and Blake

Hudson as integral parts of Horseshoe Bend’s aspirations for success. “We’ve got a lot of guys who played a lot of snaps for us on the offensive side of the ball coming back,” Franklin said. What isn’t settled for Franklin’s squad is the quarterback position. As of now, the battle for that slot is between Braxton Walls and Cade Worthy. Thus far, Franklin said, the competition’s been a dead heat. “Both of them are doing a lot of good things so far, but (choosing a starter) will be a decision we make closer to the first game,” Franklin said. “Both have been doing a good job for us, and we’re proud of where their progress is right now.” Defensively, All-State linebacker Isac Holt will lead a 3-5-3 look for the Generals as they plan to make up for a lack of size up front with ferocity. Franklin said he expects the scheme to maximize the versatility of his roster. “It’s more of an attacking style of defense where we can utilize some guys that are a little undersized

that can play multiple positions and take advantage of our strengths,” Franklin said. While the Generals’ roster is largely the same, Franklin said the team’s attitude is like night and day compared to 2014. Combined with the experience gained from last season, Horseshoe Bend doesn’t plan on anything less than a return to the postseason. “We’re seeing more maturity and a lot more leadership out of our guys. When you’ve got an older bunch that’s been playing a little while, they tend to understand what you want every day and how to approach every day,” Franklin said. “Regardless of whether it’s 105 or 65 (degrees), you’ve got to come out there and have a good day of practice and work your rear end off and get better. “Right now, offensively and defense we’ve made some good strides as far as we can see. The main thing with us is staying healthy. If we can stay healthy, we can be competitive in the region, if not make some noise in the region.”

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Horseshoe Bend Coach Jason Franklin goes over plays during spring practices earlier this year. Franklin said the Generals are still searching for their starting quarterback in 2015.

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Running back Cade Worthy will be expected to take on a bigger role carrying the football for the Generals in 2015.

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Junior running back Drew Hill will return primarily to the running back spot in year two of Horseshoe Bend’s wing-T oﬀense.

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CENTRAL-COOSA COUGARS

Cougars enter new season with new coach By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

With just eight wins in a five-year span – including just one win in 2014 – the Central-Coosa Cougars football program needed a change. Barry Simmons, the new head coach at the Hanover school, is that change. Simmons comes to Central and his first head-coaching job after a twoyear stint as defensive coordinator at Calera High School where the Eagles advanced to the second round of the playoffs both years and posted a combined record of 20-4. His defenses held opponents to 10 points or less over that period, including pitching four shutouts. “Our goal is going to be to win every ball game we play,” Simmons said. “Making the playoffs is a huge goal. I think it’s been 15 years since Central made the playoffs.” In 2000, Central finished 10-2, advancing to the second round of the playoffs with a team that featured Oakland Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck. Since then, six different Central head coaches have combined for a 36-104 record, including two wins by forfeit. The Cougars have not finished above .500 in that span. Simmons hopes to change all that.

For starters, he’s implemented an offseason weight program that had not existed at Central. Now, he said, it’s time to work to change the Cougars’ mental approach to football. “We’ve just got to work to change the mindsets of our kids to let them know, if they work hard, they can be competitive in every game,” Simmons said. “These kids just don’t know how to win. Hopefully, if we play to our ability we can pick up a couple wins early and that’ll carry us a long way.” To find those wins – early and otherwise – the Cougars need to improve a defense that gave up 20 points or more in all but a single game in 2014. “We want to be very physical on defense,” Simmons said. “And we want to keep it simple so that we can play fast.” Cooper feels like he has the talent for the defense to be much improved, with big sophomore defensive lineman Tony Davis anchoring the line in his 4-2-5 scheme. “Tony’s just a sophomore, but he’s a big kid,” Simmons said. “We’re counting on him up front. “Backing up the line, Shakerian Hayes is a heck of a player. He’s about 6-0, 180 pounds and has really nice speed. He’s a senior, so he’s probably

our leader on defense.” Simmons didn’t single out any one player in the Cougars’ defensive backfield. “We’ve got Trevor Stover who is a senior back there, but mostly they are a young blue-collar group. Outside Shakerian and Trevor, we’re young on defense, but I feel like we have the talent to be improved.” The Cougars run very much an “Auburn-style offense,” Cooper said. The Cougars will line up in the spread, but look to run the ball first. And they have quite an offensive weapon in Outlook Super-12 running back Rodriguez Whetstone. “Rod’s the real deal,” Simmons said. “I think he was one of the leading rushers in the area last year. He’s not a huge kid, but he’s got some strength and has really good speed. And he’s definitely one of our senior leaders.” The offense is directed by junior quarterback Raymond Graham, who Simmons described as “shifty” and considers another leader on the offense. When Graham’s not feeding Whetstone, he’s likely looking for wide receiver David “Bodie” McKinney, who, at 6-4, is the Cougars’ top pass target.

“Bodie’s got plenty of height and has good hands, but he’s kind of skinny,” Simmons said. “He’s one of those kids who could have really benefited from a good weight program.’ Senior guard Winston Pearson will anchor the line for the Cougars, Simmons said. Simmons hope that, by instilling some pride in his players and having enough success to make Coosa folks come out to the stadium on Friday nights to watch the Cougars, he can build a program the area believes in and wants to be a part of. Simmons even has a school in mind after which to model the Central program. “When I got here, I could just tell that these kids didn’t have that sense of pride that you see around a good football team,” Simmons said. “I mean, they need to know that they’re the thing that people want to today around here on Friday night – come see them play. What else is there to do around here on a Friday night? “When I look at Clay Central, I think ‘What’s the difference between them and Coosa?’ Can’t we have the same kind of success? I think we can. Sure, it’s going to take some time, but we can get there.”

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2015 Central-Coosa High School Marching Band Members of the 2015 Central-Coosa High School Marching Band are Olivia Harrell, Malena Valdez, Jessica Smith, Mikaela Jenkins, Amber Reeves, Covashia Culpepper, Chandler Compton, Cierra McDonald, Samantha Jenkins, Trinity Reeves, Karlie Ricks, Emily Lipscomb, Dixie Harwell, Kaddy Kemp, Bailey Shaneyfelt, Rain Fuller, Emily Duncan, Ryan Payne, Elizabeth Strickland, Stephanie Roupe, Hunter Reynolds, Amari Evans, Nick Smith, Miracle Calhoun, Chaz Nickolson, Mark Enterkin, Nolan Eubanks, Josh Biernesser, Michael Eubanks, Lakayla Arrington, Mickerria’ai Calhoun, Seth Newman, Jonathan Ivy, Jessica Hallman, Jacob Lauderdale, Gwen Howell and Darryl Ingram.

2015 Central-Coosa Varsity Cheerleaders

Members of the 2015 Central-Coosa Varsity Cheer Squad are Malasia Harris, Victoria Evans, Kelis Kelley, Ke’Maria Jones, Tamia Williams, Savannah Gooden, Shania Askew, Alexis Hayes, Lexus Evans (Co-Captain), Taranisha Anderson (Captain) and Charleycia Jones.

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Name Rodriques Whetstone Joshua Mitchell Shakerian Hayes Raymond Graham James Saffold David McKinney Dillion Buckhanan Cederius Askew Javone McKinney Trevor Stover Jacob Stephens Jayterius Hill Kemony Odem Jaquan Wilson Tyius Evens Kaleb Rowe Michael Jones Christian Castanaza Winston Pearson Tevin Smith Cody Varner Lajerrian Whetstone Israel Crayton Keaton Hines Hyung Gu Kim Miles McCain Trevor Yarbrough Toney Davis Jeremiah Harmon

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New coach Barry Simmons looks to reverse the fortunes of a program that has only won eight games in five years.

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Running back Rod Whetstone, far left, is the top returning weapon for the Cougars in 2015, as he rushed for 800 yards last season.

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Linebacker Shakerian Hayes will be counted on to be a defensive leader for the Cougars in 2015.

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Raymond Graham will line up under center for the Cougars in 2015, replacing 1,000-plus yard passer Andrew Hammond.

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2015 OUTLOOK SUPER-12 TEAM

Tyre Gray, Benjamin Russell

Gray is entering his senior season, and his second year as a starter at quarterback, coming off of a junior year where he accounted for 1,883 yards of total offense, including 1,099 on the ground with 10 rushing touchdowns and nine passing. He said the biggest difference in the lead up to his senior season has been an increase in confidence as he has become more comfortable in the Benjamin Russell offense. “I’ve gotten a lot more confident in the offense and how I play from last year to this year,” Gray said. “I’m also learning more about what everyone else does, so that’s helped me. “My passing has improved a lot this year. I’m making better reads and getting the ball out of my hands a lot quicker. I’m working on my ability to throw on the run and things like that.”

Isaiah Hicks, Dadeville

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Height: 5’10” Weight: 165 lbs Year: Senior Position: Quarterback/ Defensive Back Player synopsis: Athletic playmaker, makes plays with arm, legs. 40 time: 4.53 seconds

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Height: 5’9” Weight: 171 lbs Year: Senior Position: Running Back/ Linebacker Player synopsis: Tough, versatile athlete. Bench Max: 280 lbs Squat Max: 410 lbs

ShawnDarius Jennings, Dadeville

Jennings made second team All-State for Class 4A as an athlete in 2014 thanks to his play at the safety position. He will be the starting quarterback for the Tigers in 2015 as last season’s primary starting quarterback, and Alabama baseball commit, Cal Jones opted to focus on baseball in his senior year. Jennings said it has been a tough adjustment, but the same versatility that landed him on the second team for AllState as an athlete last year will prove helpful to him at the quarterback position. “It’s been a difficult adjustment, but it helps me that I also play defense,” Jennings said. “I know what the safety can do and most of the defensive coverages, so that helps me as a quarterback to read defenses pretty good. I know a lot of the places people line up on defense, so that helps a lot.”

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Height: 5’7” Weight: 145 lbs Year: Senior Position: Cornerback/ Wide Receiver Player synopsis: Quick, shutdown corner. 40 time: 4.4 seconds

Isac Holt, Horseshoe Bend

Chase Burton, Benjamin Russell Burton ran for 961 yards and seven touchdowns in his junior season. The senior is will see time at running back and linebacker in 2015. In everything he does preparing for the 2015 season, Burton thinks about his team and how becoming better as a unit could lead the Wildcats to their ultimate goal. “I’m just looking to get better in general. I do what I do for them,” Burton said, pointing toward his teammates. “So, every day I come to work with the mindset to get better for my team because that’s how you accomplish the big goals. It’s not about individual stats. “My teammates, these are dudes I’ve been doing this since day one with. They’re irreplaceable. We just want to build from day one and take it one game at a time. Then, hopefully, end up at the end of the year with that ring.”

In 2014, Hicks made his opponents pay for underestimating him, as he finished second team All-State for Class 4A as a cornerback, totaling 40 tackles, four passes defended and three interceptions. “They underestimate me because I’m short and stuff,” Hicks said with a laugh. “But that’s why I work a lot on my jumping and stuff, so I can get my vertical up and compete with the taller receivers.” Along with his All-State performance last season at cornerback, Hicks returned a kickoff for a touchdown and caught 10 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns from the wide receiver spot. Hicks said it is the drive to win that helps him give his all on both sides of the ball. “To play both ways, you’ve got to have determination, you’ve got to be in shape,” Hicks said. “So you have to put extra work in because you’re going to have to go both ways in the game until the game is over.” After suffering a torn labrum in week three, Holt threw on a shoulder brace and continued the season on his way to a school record 138 tackles, including ten tackles for loss, a sack and seven passes defended to land himself on the second team for Class 2A All-State. As he has been practicing with the team and been cleared to play ahead of schedule, Holt has relished in taking a leadership role entering his senior season. “This has been the first time I’ve been the oldest one on the team. I’ve always been the younger one playing with the older guys,” Holt said. “So, taking a leadership role this year and having to have the mindset where it’s not just about me, it’s about making my team better also. Our big thing this year is just working as a team. If we all do our individual jobs, it will work as a team.”

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Height: 6’0” Weight: 205 lbs Year: Senior Position: Linebacker/ Running Back Player synopsis: Tough, physical run stopper. Bench Max: 295 lbs Squat Max: 435 lbs

Drew Hill, Horseshoe Bend

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Height: 6’2” Weight: 218 lbs Year: Senior Position: Quarterback/ Safety Player synopsis: Versatile, athletic ball hawk. Alabama commit. 40 time: 4.58 seconds

After rushing for 648 yards and 10 touchdowns in a sophomore season where he shifted from running back to the quarterback position in Horseshoe Bend’s new wing-T offense, Hill is moving back to the running back position in what he is looking to make a more productive year. “Running back is the main objective right now, and I’m just trying to get better at playing running back because that year playing quarterback wasn’t for me,” Hill said with a laugh. “It’s a little less responsibility, but I still have responsibilities to get the ball, carry it with no fumbles and everything. It’s just get the ball and go, and that’s what I like to do. “I’ve got to keep trying for the team, keep doing this for them and put the team on my back,” Hill said. “I try to do the best I can for them.”

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Height: 5’7” Weight: 175 lbs Year: Junior Position: Running Back Player synopsis: Strong, workhorse back. Bench Max: 320 lbs Squat Max: 435 lbs

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Tae Robinson, Benjamin Russell

Robinson wrecked havoc all the way to his second career All-State selection in 2014 with 59 tackles, 27 for loss, and 10 sacks. He said he is anxious and ready to do it all over again in 2015, while accomplishing big goals in the process. “Football taught me a lot, so I don’t really want it to end, but I’m ready for the football season to come,” Robinson said. “Team wise, we want to win state, of course. Beat Opelika, well, demolish Opelika, and be regional champs. Individually, I want to make All-State first team and finish up with my stats a little better. It’s going to be a good year for me in my senior year.” As he has moved up as a senior on the Benjamin Russell defensive line, Robinson has become more of a leader. He said it is important that he sets the tone for the Wildcats in 2015, and he has learned to lead from those who came before him. “It’s pretty important. I’m just about the only senior up there on the line.”

Takoreyon Edwards, Reeltown

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Height: 5’9” Weight: 250 lbs Year: Senior Position: Defensive Tackle Player synopsis: Strong run stopper and pass rusher. Bench Max: 370 lbs Squat Max: 645 lbs

William Wright, Reeltown

As a sophomore defensive end in 2014, Wright recorded 80 tackles and 12 sacks and was named first team AllState for Class 2A. He said last season was a great one, but he is always looking to get better. “It feels like a blessing. It just makes me want to grind harder and get better,” Wright said. “Everything that I didn’t do last year, I need to get better at for this year. I just take it as a blessing to be playing and try to get better every time I step on that field.” And the goal for this year, much like his teammates, is to send legendary Coach Jackie O’Neal out on top in what is likely his final season roaming the sidelines for the Rebels. “We want to take it game by game,” Wright said. “All roads lead to that blue trophy. That’s all we think about and that’s what we practice for every day. We want to give Coach O one of the best seasons he’s ever had at Reeltown.”

After a junior season that landed him on the first team All-State for Class 2A, Edwards will hope to repeat his performance in his senior season. On defense, Edwards recorded 50 tackles, six interceptions, two fumble recoveries for touchdowns and three blocked punts just for good measure. But 2015 will also see the dynamic senior safety take up a new role as the starting quarterback for the Rebels’ high-powered rushing attack. “I’ve been staying late at practice, getting a lot of extra throws in and making sure I get all of my reps in,” Edwards said of learning the quarterback position. “It’s important that I learn it quick because the quarterback runs the offense. So, if you don’t know it, nobody knows it.”

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Height: 5’11” Weight: 160 lbs Year: Senior Position: Safety/ Quarterback Player synopsis: Fast, athletic two-way player. 40 time: 4.4 seconds

Margarius Buchanan, Dadeville

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Height: 5’11” Weight: 215 lbs Year: Junior Position: Linebacker/ Defensive End Player synopsis: Physical inside presence, quick pass rusher. Bench Max: 330 lbs Squat Max: 500 lbs

Cody Martin, Reeltown

With the graduation of last season’s leading rusher Ed Carraker, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2014, Martin is the top returning rusher for the Rebels this season. After a junior season where he ran for nearly 700 yards to go along with seven scores, Martin is hoping to take on the brunt of the carries and increase that total in 2015. “All of the other years, I’ve been in the mix, but this year I feel like the team is going to be on my shoulders,” Martin said. “I’m going to have to really step up in the running game.” Martin is ready to put Reeltown on his back and carry them all the way to Tuscaloosa for a state championship. “Since it’s my senior year, I feel like I have to take on more of a leadership role,” Martin said. “All of the other years I had to sit back and learn and everything. But now I feel like it’s my year, and me and my teammates are going to try and lead this senior class to a championship.”

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What Buchanan brings to the gridiron for the Dadeville Tigers is a little bit of everything. While he played mostly cornerback and wide receiver for the Tigers in 2014, Buchanan made his biggest impact in the second half of the season when he was moved to running back and promptly racked up 565 yards and six touchdowns. Now, Buchanan will take on an even bigger role in the Tigers’ backfield, lining up at running back and a little bit behind center as well. “I’ve just been approaching this season with an open mind,” Buchanan said. Buchanan said he is expecting the secondary to be one of the most dominant units around in 2015. “It means a lot to be a part of that group. Last year, I came in and I was a sophomore and I learned a lot from playing with those guys,”

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Height: 5’10” Weight: 175 lbs Year: Junior Position: Cornerback/ Running Back Player synopsis: Speedy, versatile playmaker, defender. 40 time: 4.5 seconds

Rod Whetstone, Central-Coosa

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Height: 5’8” Weight: 145 lbs Year: Senior Position: Running Back/ Strong Safety Player synopsis: Speedy, elusive back. 40 time: 4.3 seconds

Whetstone rushed for 804 yards and four touchdowns in 2014, but as he is the biggest returning weapon for the newlook Cougars in 2015, he is hoping to see those numbers go even higher. “For the team, I’m trying to get us to playoffs and we want to have a winning season,” Whetstone said. “For myself, I’m trying to do better and get 1,000 yards. Last year, I had a good season, but this year I hope me and my teammates can help me have a better season this year.” With a new head football coach in Barry Simmons leading the Cougars into 2015, Whetstone has been one of many learning new plays and a new culture that aims to turn the program into a winning one after multiple losing seasons. “This year, I hope we do good. We’ve been adjusting to the new plays and stuff and we’re getting better every day.”

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Height: 5’6” Weight: 178 lbs Year: Senior Position: Running Back Player synopsis: Shifty runner with big-play ability. 40 time: 4.5 seconds

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