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eat. Together, they are called the gut microbiota. The gut Congratulations to James microbiota react differently Clemens' Jack Mitchell to artificial sweeteners than and Gracee Prince for signing golf commitisms become less able to ments to Alabama and break down real sugars the Calhoun. The Jets' Colmore that they are exposed to ten Payton and Andrew artificial sweeteners. A study Lawrence signed with conducted on mice showed Wallace State and East Tennessee State basecial sweetener led to changes ball. Luke Davenport will play baseball at Aucreased the ability of the mice burn. Elkmont's Mykell to digest sugars. Not being Murrah is also on his able to break down sugars way to Wallace State for is a bad thing, because this baseball. Lindsay Lane's change in the microbiota can Max Morrison and Ray Anderson signed with ents are bodies are able to take Calhoun and Northwest out of the food we eat. This Shoals Community Colmeans that we might not get lege baseball teams rethe vitamins and minerals that spectively while Lindwe need, even when we do eat sey Murr is headed to Blue Mountain College to play basketball. East Limestone's Lily Hosmer Artificial sweeteners do not inked with UNA soccer and Shauna Fletcher cose that our bodies need, and they do not activate our bodies’ insulin production— which can lead to us needing to eat more calories in order signed with UAH basketball. Athens High's Nolen Wolfe is going to Samford to continue his golf career. to feel full. Even though our James Clemens' Jamal brains and bodies process real Mayers and Gio Lopez were chosen to play for ently, sweetness of any kind the North All-Star footincreases the brain’s tolerance ball team. The annual and desire for sweetness. That North-South game will means that the more sweet be played on December things that you eat, the more 16 at Hancock-Whitney Stadium at the Univerture in order for your brain to sity of South Alabama in know that something is sweet Mobile. Football and volleyessary for energy. Craving ball wrapped up for localories and sugar because cal teams. Athens ended the brain has become tolerant their year with a gutsy to sweetness is a dangerous 32-31 come-from-behind combination that can lead to victory over Russellville. over-eating, which can then East Limestone put the lead to unwanted weight gain. wraps on their regular So remember the effect of season with a 45-6 win sugar on the body next time over Mae Jemison. The Indians were defeated in

Fall Wrap-Up, Winter Start-Up

by Tim Lambert

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James Clemens' Gracee Prince (Calhoun golf), Colten Payton (Wallace State baseball), and Andrew Lawrence (East Tennessee State baseball) sign letters of intent. Courtesy Photos

East Limestone's Shauna Fletcher signs letter of intent with UAH basketball

round one of the Class 5A playoffs by Arab 5414. Athens Bible School swept Brilliant in round one of their Class 1A Super Regional volleyball tournament; the Lady Trojans advanced to play Meek where they were eliminated. Athens blanked Huffman and moved on to a meeting with Mountain Brook, who took out the Lady Golden Eagles. Clements lost to Danville, James Clemens fell to Hoover and Lindsay Lane beat Westminster-Oak Mountain and Holly Pond to advance to the semifinals with Pleasant Valley, who defeated the Lady Lions; Lindsay Lane topped Fyffe in the third place match to qualify

Athens High's Nolen Wolfe signs letter of intent with Samford golf

for the state tournament and were eliminated by G.W. Long in round one. At sectional cross country meets, Athens Bible School's Jack Bradford finished third in 1A-2A boys; the Trojans also came in third as a team with the girls placing second. Elkmont's Alex Kuntz was second in 3A boys and Clements' Emma O'Connor finished third on the girls' side. Athens High's Catherine Johnstone was runnerup in 6A girls. James Clemens' Luke Alverson and Kylie Gero were second-place finishers in 7A boys and girls as both Jets teams also were runners-up. The Ardmore boys came in second as a team in the 5A meet at Scottsboro. At the state meet, Elkmont's Alex Kuntz posted a third place in 3A boys. James Clemens' boys were fifth in 7A, led by Luke Alverson's tenth place finish; the Lady Jets were sixth with Emma Bothern finishing 12th. Ardmore's boys were seventh in 5A. The ABS boys came in eighth in 1A-2A, with Jack Bradford finishing 12th; Destiny Burns and Kaylie Key placed sixth and seventh for the sixth place Lady Trojans. Lindsay Lane's Sydney Perkins was 15th in 1A2A girls. Athens High's Catherine Johnstone also came in 15th in 6A girls. The Calhoun women's basketball team dominated Motlow State 10043 in the school's first game in 21 years. In high school action, James Clemens’ girls topped Central-Phenix City 4338. Against Grissom, the Jets held off the Tigers 49-47; the Lady Jets had an easier 64-36 victory. Lindsay Lane's boys held off Clements in overtime 53-47, but the Lady Colts ran to a 63-33 victory. Lindsay Lane's girls were 53-24 winners over Oakwood Academy. James Clemens' boys got by Sparkman 49-46. East Limestone's varsity boys beat West Limestone 54-51 while the Lady Indians also won 48-32. The Lady Indians also came out with a 6155 win over Priceville. West Limestone's varsity girls knocked off Brewer 55-38 and Moody 43-38. Elkmont's girls came up short to Rogers 49-45. Tanner's boys beat Clements 65-54, but the Lady Colts galloped to a 76-18 victory. Ardmore's boys turned back Athens 48-33; the Lady Golden Eagles got by 45-42. Lindsay Lane bowling teams defeated Westminster.

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continued from page 1 ter’s in public administration with a concentration when she was eight in nonprofit management. years old, spent several She is currently the Exmonths taking her with ecutive Director for the him to install appli- Alabama Elk River Deances for Sears. She re- velopment Agency.enrolled in school, took correspondence courses Carissa has had the dream to catch up, and gradu- of being an author since ated on time with her she was young and was class. Carissa has gone invited to speak at the on to get several de- Rotary Club. Here is what grees, and holds an assoshe said: ciate degree in music ed- “My first book, Seeds for ucation, a bachelor’s in Sharing, started out as a psychology with a minor poem that was inspired in sociology, and a mas- by my family’s gardening and sharing experience during the COVID-19 shutdown. After reading through it several times, I thought to myself I finally have something original that could be worthy of publishing. Then I felt a push that can only be explained as a push from God. I spent countless hours researching the publishing process, and I looked through about 200 illustrators before I came across my illustrator, Joshua Wichterich. I sent him my manuscript and the pictures I had taken of my girls, and he captured the story perfectly. “My second book, Lemons for Blessings, was inspired by my daughters’ lemonade stand, Lemon Blessings. In the story, the girls and their daddy come up with a way to thank essential workers by serving them lemonade. In real life, the girls sold lemonade to raise money for various nonprofits. It’s fiction. You can take liberties,” she said with a smile. (“Daddy,” by the way, is an independent bank construction inspector, musician, and wonderful storyteller, Garth