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School board establishes Pre-K at meeting By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

After a full week of meetings and major decisions, the Elmore County School Board voted at Thursday’s special called meeting to raise the pay for substitute teachers and personnel to keep up with pay rates of similar school systems in the surrounding area. The personnel director, Celeste Tilley, addressed the board in the week’s first meeting to ask for the consideration of the raise, and said it was becoming increasingly difficult to secure substitutes under current pay rates. She said she had worked with the Chief School

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Financial Officer, Jeffrey Middleton, to compare the substitute pay rates with that other school systems. Their current pay was roughly $55 per day for substitute teachers, while support staff, which comprised various positions from secretary to custodian, she said was $51. It was the lowest rate in the area Tilley told the board at Monday’s meeting, saying Elmore County was at “bottom of the heap” as far as sub pay. “It is becoming increasingly difficult to secure substitutes because they are kept busy when they go to schools they just are moved around and they are maximized when they are on site,” said Tilley. What was proposed was a nearly dollar per hour

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A woman died Wednesday morning in Elmore County Jail, and a sheriff’s office official said autopsy results are expected to determine the cause of her death, which was said to have occurred within a 15-minute time span. Diana Layne, 39, of Pell City, was placed in the jail Monday night, said Sheriff Bill Franklin. He said the tribal police of Wind Creek Casino apprehended Layne on possession of a controlled substance, which Franklin said were 22 opiate-based, morphine pills. At 6:07 a.m. Wednesday, Franklin said morning supervisors were about to leave their shift and checked in with Layne. He said they asked if she was going to eat breakfast. See INMATE • Page 5

raise for substitute teachers at $62 per day rate. While for substitute support personnel a request was made for an increase to $55 for those who worked 7-hour shifts, however those that worked shifts less than that would stay at $51. “The only category that we’re requesting more than that are the few eight hour custodians that we have, because currently at the current rate of $51 a day if they work eight hours they’re not making minimum wage and that’s a problem, that’s a real problem,” Tilley said. Ultimately, all of the requests were approved and a $58 rate was set for substitute custodians who work 8-hour shifts. See SCHOOLS • Page 3

City Council approves new equipment purchase By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

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The Fourth of July weekend started early in Wetumpka Friday as staff, residents and community members visited the Gardens of Wetumpka Friday afternoon to enjoy an Independence Day themed event.

The city council held a short meeting Thursday to vote on financing recently acquired city equipment, appointing the city clerk as election official for upcoming city elections and rescheduling next week’s meeting to after the holiday. A resolution was passed to finance the purchase of a new “grapple truck” for the city’s public works department through BanCorpSouth Equipment Finance. It was said by Regina Edwards, city attorney, the decision to purchase the truck at $163,673 See COUNCIL • Page 5

Fourth of July weekend underway STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Let the Star Spangled celebration begin. It’s Independence Day Wetumpka and residents in Wetumpka and across Elmore County have plenty of options over the next few days.

Tallassee Community Outreach will host the 2nd annual Family and Friends Day on today at the Jordanville basketball court at the Tallassee Housing Authority beginning at 2 p.m. Wetumpka’s Fourth of July Celebration See EVENTS • Page 5

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The city purchased a new “grapple truck,” for the stated purpose of picking up and transporting debris to remote landfills.

Adullam House looks to expand downtown and worldwide By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

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For many Adullam House is simply the thrift store located in the Winn-Dixie shopping center on Highway 231, but for those in the know, Adullam stands as a testament to the power of faith and big ideas. Adullam House Co-Director Angie Spackman said the organization started as an idea and an extension of her family’s work for Christ. Spackman said that she and her husband Pete originally came to Alabama from England in 1987 for

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what was supposed to be a temporary trip to help out a local church. Spackman said that her husband also began working in area prisons as a chaplain and he fell in love with the work. “The work in the prisons became a huge part of our lives,” Spackman said. She added that at the time they came to Alabama they had three girls, with another child born here in the U.S. The girls got just involved with the ministry. See ADULLAM • Page 3

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Details emerge surrounding missing Wetumpka woman By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

A Wetumpka woman, last seen at her home roughly 18 days ago, was officially announced missing by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, and was reported to have a past with similar incidents. Officials said the ex-husband of Kimberly Starr Mulder reported last seeing her June 11 at their Wildwood Subdivison home the two shared off of Red Land Road. Mulder was said to have been in and out of medical care, for reasons not given, and was thought to be planning for further treatment UAB Hospital, said Sherriff Bill Franklin. He said the ex-husband had been very cooperative in their investigations, and he along with members of Mulder’s family filed a missing persons report. His department was allegedly looking into electronic data, Franklin said, to put together any narrative they could to determine if she was actually a missing person or had left of her own volition. Accounts had been given to the ECSO, from what was described as someone very familiar to Mulder, indicating she had been in a similar scenario prior to this instance while in Florida. Franklin said there was no reason to believe foul play was involved; however they were not ruling it out as an option. Her living situation did not appear to pose any issues, and she was said to have been in the estranged home environment for some time. And these circumstances did not appear to be out of line with Mulder’s past behavior, however, and Franklin said Mulder had been married to or lived with roughly five individuals throughout her life. Though he would not directly talk about her medical condition, Franklin said she was under a doctor’s care, and on medication, which was said could have mood altering affects.

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July 2

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Tallassee Community Outreach will host the 2nd annual Family and Friends Day on July 2 at the Jordanville basketball court at the Tallassee Housing Authority. The event will begin at 2p.m and last until the fun ends. Admission is free. There will food, fun and entertainment for all.

July 4

CELEBRATION PARTY: Living Word Wetumpka will be hosting a free Community Celebration Party on July 4 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. There will be live music, bouncy house for the kids, games and activities for young and old, and Christian karaoke. Food & drinks will be served. Everyone is invited! This event is free to the public! Come join us for an afternoon of fun. We are located at 500 Hwy 170 Wetumpka. Call (334)399-1486 for more info.

July 8

WOODCARVING SCHOOL: The 31st Annual Southeastern Woodcarving School and Competition will be July 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center. For more information or to register go to www. centralalwoodcarving.com.

July 11 - 15

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Grace Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 11-15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. each night. For more information or to pre-register, call 334-5673255 or email at wetumpkagrace@ gmail.com Grace Baptist Church is located at 304 Old Montgomery Highway behind the Wetumpka McDonalds and Gassett Funeral Home. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Calvary Baptist Wetumpka will be offering Vacation Bible School to children age 3 through 6th grade. The dates are July 11 – July 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The theme this year is “Submerged” – Finding Truth Below the Surface, Psalm 139: 23-24. For more information please contact the church office 334-567-4729 or visit our website www.calvarybaptistwetumpka. org

July 12

ARCHERY: Archery Class Registration for boys and girls ages 10-18 will be 6/20 - 7/8. Classes will begin 7/12 thru 7/28. It will meet each Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 am at the recreation center. Cost is $40 for new shooters and $25 for returning shooters

July 13

GIRLS CLUB: The Eclectic Girls Club will meet July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kountry Kitchen in Eclectic. If you live in Eclectic or surrounding area, you are invited to make new friends, meet old acquaintances, enjoy food and fellowship. Lunch is $10.

July 31

BACK TO SCHOOL: Calvary Baptist Wetumpka will be hosting our

Annual “Back -2- School Bash on July 31 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information on this event, please contact the church office 334-5674729 or visit our website www.calvarybaptistwetumpka.org

ONGOING EVENTS POOL SEASON: The Tallassee Pool season for 2016 will end Saturday, July 30. Hours of operation will be Monday-Saturday from 1pm-5pm. Daily pass is $3 per day and individual pass is $45, family pass for up to 4 in same household is $60 and 5 or more $75 for season. First session of swim lessons for ages 4 and up (must be 4 by time of lesson) will begin June 13-June 24, Second session will be June 27 –July 8 (closed July 4) Third session will be July 11-22. Registration fee for Tiny Tots is $55 and Levels 1-6 will be $65. You may register at Recreation Department until Thursday, May 26 and after May 26 please register at pool. WATER AEROBICS: Water Aerobics classes will begin June 28th and go thru July 28th. Classes will be each Tuesday and Thursday night at 7:00 pm at the City Pool. No need to register...just pay $3 each day you exercise. Lap swimming will also be available during that time if you do not want to participate in the aerobic class. SWIM LESSONS: First session of swim lessons for ages 4 and up (must be 4 by time of lesson) will run through June 24. Second session will be June 27 –July 8 (closed July 4) Third session will be July 11-22. Registration fee for Tiny Tots is $55 and Levels 1-6 will be $65. You may register at Recreation Department until Thursday, May 26 and after May 26 please register at pool. CHILD FIND: The Tallassee City School System is launching its annual campaign to assist children—birth to age 21—who have disabilities and may need special services. The campaign urges parents, service providers, and concerned citizens to contact Child Find, a program to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities or children who are believed to have disabilities. The Tallassee City School System wishes to notify you of the availability of special education services in our public schools. If you have questions regarding our programs, or if you wish to refer a student, please contact Lynell Carr at (334) 283-5675 or Child Find (Alabama Department of Education) at 1-800-548-2547.” ART EXHIBITION: There is a free exhibit of sixty-five works of art by the late Priscilla Crommelin featuring vibrant still life and floral paintings, portraits and landscapes at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. TENNIS LESSONS: Grassroots Tennis Association will be offering (8) Weeks of Free Tennis Lessons this Summer throughout the rural and inner city underprivileged communities. A player can become a recipient of Free Tennis Lessons by contacting this organization before (May 27th,

2016) by calling (334-439-8198). SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Readers of all age will explore all thing sports and fitness this summer as Wetumpka Public Library presents “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” during their summer library program. The 2016 Summer Library Program is open to young people, preschool, through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story times and more. Preschool Story Time for infant through those entering kindergarten is on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. this is a year round program. Summer program for those entering first through sixth grade will meet Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center beginning June 14 – July 26. The Teen Program for those entering seventh and up will meet Thursday afternoons beginning June 16 – July 28 in the Library for movies. Registration begins May 2, 2016. You may download a registration form from our website: www. wetumpkalibrary.com or come in for a copy. For more information you may call 334-567-1308. Find us on Facebook. All programs are free. SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month is the Highway 231 Saturday Night Jamboree at the Alabama League of the South Cultural Center Building at 12814 Highway 231 North in Wetumpka. There will be country, gospel, and rock and roll music in a good atmosphere. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be line dancing, no alcohol, no smoking and no charge. Donations accepted for upkeep of the building. Contact Ray Funderburk at R&R Music and things at 334-991-4682 or 224-850-9804 with questions. WETUMPKA CITY POPS: Wetumpka City Pops community band rehearses on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Wetumpka City Administration building. Any woodwind, brass, and percussion players are encouraged to participate. SANTUCK FLEA MARKET: First Saturday, March-December, dawn to 2 p.m in the area surrounding Santuck Baptist Church. An outdoor flea market with booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food and more. Free admission to the public with free parking available. For info, call 334-567-7400. BLUEGRASS JAM: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All acoustic instruments welcome - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, singers. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and listeners. For info, call 334-578-9485. SIT AND SEW: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All sewers and knitters welcome. Bring your own sewing machine or hand-sewing project. Assistance and encouragement to help you through your project. Ironing board and iron provided. Free. For info, call 334-578-9485 or visit www. arrac.org.

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“Whenever their daddy had a service in the prisons the girls would sing and their daddy would preach,” she said. From that outreach, the family became aware of the need to help the children of the inmates. “They (the inmates) flooded me with requests to take care of their children,” she said. Spackman noted that her family had already been working closely with children of inmates in Russia, providing them “goodie bags” and other assorted items. It was Spackman’s oldest daughter Rachel who came up with the initial “idea” for Adullam House. “My oldest daughter asked me ‘what about the children here in Alabama,’” she said noting that her daughters words acted like a challenge from the Lord to her heart.” From that the family began to talk with anyone that would listen to them about their idea for a home for the children of inmates. Spackman said that God smiled upon them as the still formative organization received a generous donation of 18 acres of land for the first Adullam House, which included donated materials and labor from all over the U.S and U.K. “It was an amazing coming together of God’s people from all kinds of different backgrounds to make this happen,” she said. She noted though that even with the facility the organization faced a number of hurdles. “In Alabama at that time you couldn’t have a child under the age of six in a children’s home,” she said. “Even though we built the facility we weren’t in a position to operate it legally.” Spackman said a meeting with then Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor started the ball rolling but it was Attorney General Troy King who finally got Adullam House the legal standing it needed. “Troy King was God’s answer for Adullam House,” she said. “With the help of Troy King they tore up the old legal agreements and rewrote some agreements to include Adullam House.” Since that time Spackman notes that Adullam has taken in hundreds of children which includes newborn babies and older children. “Some of the babies come to us within 48 hours of being born,” she said. The name Adullam House comes from the cave of Adullam from 1 Samuel 22: 1-2. “In the Book of Samuel, David is running away from King Saul and hid in the cave of Adullam,” she said. “Everyone who hid with him eventually became the mightiest fighting army that Israel has ever seen. That is what we felt like. Adullam includes not only the home for children of incarcerated parents but also the facility Mary’s Place, a school, Adullam House Christian Christian Academy as well as the well known thrift store. Mary’s House is the home for mothers recently out of prison to give them an opportunity to transition back into life outside of the prison environment. The thrift

Schools Tilley said she did not know when the last time substitute wages had been raised. “We’re very pleased that the board approved this, it is a long overdue raise for our substitutes,” Tilley said. Otherwise announced at the week’s meetings were the beginning of four Pre-K programs set for Wetumpka Elementary, and Coosada Elementary schools. It was announced to the board by Claire Moore, interim assistant superintendent of elementary schools, with Federal Programs that Elmore County Public Schools had received $540,000 to help start jump start program.

store was actually started over three years ago to give the women of Mary’s House and opportunity to work and to help raise funds for the organization. “Typically from July to the beginning of October donations plummeted,” she said. “We have a staff of over 30 people and of course there were no wages during that period. We were trying to look at a way that we could generate some income during that time.” Spackman noted that the thrift store was a perfect fit for the organization. “People would give us things that we couldn’t use so a thrift store seemed like an obvious fit for us,” she said. Spackman also noted that the summer is actually the most productive time for the thrift store as college students and parents used that timeframe to find furniture and other items to prepare for school. As for the school, providence again struck a chord for the organization. Spackman said that the organization offered schooling from the beginning, but in May of 2011, when the church they were renting space from decided they weren’t going to rent space anymore Adullam had to seek out a new location for the school. The new school came in the form of a surprising benefactor who initially offered to give Adullam five acres to build a school. “Later he called and invited Pete and I out to the property and he said that we’re going to give you 12 acres to include the pond in the back and we (he and his wife) want to give you the first $100,000 for the school,” she said. “I asked him to come to a board meeting to present that to the board. In the meeting, he announced he was giving more than $100,000.” Spackman said it was a tough time for her personally as she had contracted cancer, but she notes a moment that still chokes her up to this day. “After about four weeks of being in bed, my husband asked if I wanted to go to the site where we were going to build the school,” she said. “We drove up there and there was this half framed school standing in front of me that was almost already built. When he finished that building that I know cost more than he ever pledged he said ‘Maybe we could frame up a gym.’” Spackman noted that he not only framed a gym, but built “the most beautiful gym you’ve ever seen.” God continues to smile on Spackman and Adullam for their work as the group is looking to expand their offices into downtown Wetumpka and have $150,000 pledged for the project. They also have a donor who has pledged a $50,000 match grant for an addition to the school if the organization can raise $50,000 by the end of 2016. The organization is also expanding its reach overseas as it has partnered with an organization that oversees several orphanages in Moldova. “We feel it is an extension of what we are doing,” she said. “These children all have immense potential. These kids can truly be world changers.”

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Moore said about 100 families had all ready registered. A “random selection drawing,” was set for July 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the ECBOE boardroom, and was open to public. Also, over the meetings, two new assistant principals were named. At Holtville Elementary School, Tanya Boone was picked to replace Chris Holley, who had previously served as assistant principal, but was recently made principal of HES. While at Wetumpka High School Harland Drew Glass was announced Thursday to replace Georgia Pinkston.

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Residency is an integral part of local elections

ecently at a Tallassee City Council meeting, the residency issue was brought up in response to the upcoming elections. Tallassee Councilman David Stough specifically discussed the issue as rumors are circulating that certain candidates do not in fact have their domicile within the city limits. We have heard a number of rumors of candidates renting apartments, or using faux addresses to support their candidacy for city races, both in Tallassee and in Wetumpka. It should be noted that the definition of residency is effectively your domicile, or your permanent place of residence. The idea of cheating residency requirements is not new. It would probably be a safe guess that most, if not all, of the communities in the U.S. have some form of election based residency cheats. This is a sad occurrence,

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which oftentimes is due to the fact that in smaller communities there are not sufficient resources to ascertain the location of candidates. I have been in a number of different communities over the years and the question of the residency of a candidate has almost always come up. This cheating, though common, is quite sad. Do we really want people getting elected who don’t actually live in our communities? Is it OK for residence cheats to be in charge of making decisions on items that could cost actual citizens money? No, of course not, but as we speak it is definite that some

of our elected officials do not actually live in the communities they seek to represent. So far we have heard a number of rumors. It should be noted that we will do our best, in each community we serve, to ensure that elections are conducted fairly. We will be on the lookout for residency cheats, and would ask our readers to contact us if they believe they have evidence that a particular candidate is not being honest about where they actually reside. When someone is willing to lie about their residency in order to obtain an elected position what else are they willing to lie about? That thought should concern every eligible voter. So if you are aware of a residence cheat let us know. We will be on the lookout for them. Carroll is the managing editor of The Herald.

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Benghazi reports show all that’s wrong in Washington

he Select Committee on Benghazi released its much-anticipated report last week, documenting through more than 800 pages a better understanding of what happened leading up to, during and after the September 11, 2012 terrorist attacks that killed four Americans: Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, Sean Smith and U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens. The report contains a substantial amount of new information that reveals a much clearer picture about Benghazi and changes our understanding about the government’s mishandling of the attacks. As a Member of the Select Committee, I encourage everyone to read the report for themselves online at www. Benghazi.House.gov. There are a few key takeaways I believe are worth highlighting. First, many mistakes were made by different agencies leading up to the attacks, none more critical than the failure to be prepared for the anniversary of

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September 11. The State Department refused multiple requests to increase security, including from Ambassador Stephens himself. The military unit best-equipped to respond to an attack of this nature was inexplicably off training that day. Department of Defense officials were unaware of covert facilities and other critical assets in the region. There was a clear breakdown in posture and preparedness that hamstrung the ability of our military to respond. The report shows that, while no one person involved is solely responsible for these breakdowns, no one person involved is free from responsibility either. A second key takeaway is that, during the attacks, there was a serious lack of urgency in Washington to respond. While our guys on the ground in Benghazi were taking gunfire and mor-

tar attacks, Washington was moving at a snail’s pace. Despite President Obama directing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to use all resources at his disposal to save American lives and Secretary Panetta then ordering the nearest known assets to deploy, bureaucratic indecision and miscommunication delayed those forces. Administration officials were more concerned about diplomatic sensitivities and promoting their policy agenda as successful than they were about the safety of the Americans under attack. The ultimate result was not one military asset being deployed to Benghazi. A final key takeaway is that, in the aftermath of the attack, there was a clear effort across agencies to cover their tracks. We now know beyond a doubt that what Administration officials were telling the American people about Benghazi and what they acknowledged to each other privately was very different. The White

House continued to conflate the anti-Muslim YouTube video and the Benghazi attacks even though no intelligence ever indicated a connection. Meanwhile, emails and statements from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton show her clear understanding early on that “our officers were killed in Benghazi by an Al Queda-like [sic] group” and “we know that the attack in Libya had nothing to do with the film. It was a planned attack — not a protest.” Our government failed the people it sent into harm’s way and then misled the public in the aftermath. That is unacceptable in our society, and Americans should demand better of their government leaders. Our report shines a bright light on these failures in the hope that we can prevent such a tragedy from ever happening again. Martha Roby represents Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. She lives in Montgomery with her husband, Riley and their two children.

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At 6:22 a.m. he said they found her unresponsive, and called for help. He said there were nurses on duty who were familiar with Layne, however he said it was soon learned that she was deceased. At which time, he said they called on the forensic science department for an autopsy. Franklin said there was evidence of active drugs in her system, and that she had been administered a urinalysis due to the nature of her arrest. Due to these factors, he said the nurses had been, to some extent, looking in on Layne.

He said due to her condition she was being held in one of the air-conditioned holding cell portions of the jail. Franklin also mentioned another arrest which he said occurred near the casino on Tuesday. He said he was not sure if there was any relation between the two cases, but a man, Tyrone Woods, 36, of Selma, was arrested on drug trafficking charges in possession of over 100 of the same style of pills, which Layne possessed. Franklin said the Central Alabama Drug Task Force made the arrest.

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and a 3-year lease agreement came from Dec. 2015 meeting. Edwards said the contract was a tax-exempt obligation for the city, which exempted them from paying taxes on the lease purchase agreement. Council member Steve Gantt, of District 4, asked about the details of the purchase and what number of similar trucks the city possessed.

Mayor Jerry Willis said it was the third, and was the only new “grapple truck” the city had owned. He said they had bought two from Birmingham, “refurbished” them, and said they had been in use for about six years. “This helps us with the capacity of stuff that we take to Tallassee that we can’t put in our landfill, this is actually eight yards larger than what

we have so it keeps us from making as many trips,” said Willis. City Clerk, Candy Masters said there is a landfill at Tallassee the city uses for certain items as space becomes limited at the current city dump site. She said future plans are uncertain for the landfill space situation. Also approved at the meeting, Masters, as city clerk, was appointed the city’s election offi-

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cial for the August 23 municipal elections, for the likes of city council seats, and mayor. And the next scheduled council meeting was moved from the July 4th holiday, to the following Tuesday, July 5 at the regular time, but at a different location in the Civic Center boardroom. Due, it was said, to municipal court being held in the City Hall building at that time.

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is Monday at Gold Star Park from 6 to 9 p.m. The event includes a performance from “Wishbone.” Attendees can also learn popular dance moves from Kim Armstrong while kids can enjoy a number of free activities. The fireworks show starts at 9 p.m. The Lake Jordan HOBO's annual 4th of July fireworks show will be on Monday, July 4th at dark. Fireworks will be shot from the east side (state dock side) of Lake Jordan Dam.

Lake Jordan Marina Live Music Event

Put on your favorite Hawaiian outfit and bring the entire family to our four day Luau. This event will include four action packed days of music, games for children and adults, a beach volleyball tournament and hula contests with prizes for best outfit. If its puka shells, coconut tops and a grass skirt or simply your favorite Hawaiian shirt, you will surely fit right in with your toes in the sand and your hips on a swivel. Lighted tiki torches, a bond fire, and native Hawaiian music will take you back to Maui or the Kona coast. Authentic Hawaiian Lei's & hurricane glasses with gallons of Hawaiian punch will be available to complete your Hawaiian experience! Saturday night festivities will include a costume contest for best King & Queen "Kamehameha". The selected king and queen will rule over portions of the Sunday and Monday Events! Don't miss this unforgettable weekend of fun and celebration!!! Admission is $10 and the wristband is good for all four days! Children 6 and under

free with adult admission Schedule of Events:

Live Music on our beach stage by "Telluride"

12:00 Noon Grass area opens to setup chairs and picnic blankets. 2-6 p.m. Music begins with fun and games for kids: Beach area opens with children's games. 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m Live Music on our beach stage by "Charlie C & the Cuzmatics".

Noon Grass area opens to setup chairs and picnic blankets. Music begins with fun and games for kids. Beach area opens with children's games. Live Music on our beach stage by "River Dan" begins at 3 p.m.

Friday, July 1st 2016

Saturday, July 2nd 2016

12:00 Noon Grass area opens to setup chairs and picnic blankets. Beach area opens with children's games. 7:30 p.m-11:30 p.m

Sunday, July 4th 2016

Monday, July 4th 2016

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RICHARDSON, Mrs. Verdis Monteen Brown; affectionately known as “Mama Richie” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 100. She was born in Sellers, Alabama on October 22, 1915 and resided in Wetumpka for 58 years. During these many years she was not only a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother; she always found time to be involved in church and civic organizations including the Garden Club, Wetumpka Church of Christ, where she taught first grade Sunday school and held the distinction of being the oldest member; and The Business and Professional Women’s Association. Her commitment to people and those in need extended to her many years of service as a Pink Lady at Elmore Community Hospital. She and her husband operated Richardson Construction Company and were responsible for building many homes in Wetumpka and developed several neighborhoods that are still integral to the community today. Mrs. Richardson lived a long and productive life showing in various ways her dedication and caring for the welfare of others thereby earning the respect, love, and affection of all who knew her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wetumpka Church of Christ with Minister Jason Chesser and Minister Kenneth Randolph officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with Minister Buddy Thrasher officiating. Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by her beloved husband in 1980, Earl Clifton Richardson; parents, Johnny Wesley Brown and Ida Verdell Smith Brown; and eight brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Richardson Stiff and husband Jerry and Marie Richardson Stiff and husband Mickey; grandchildren, Janet Maria Stiff, James Kenneth Stiff and wife Tracy, Angela Montyne Stiff, Kelly Michelle Boothe, Julie Stiff Lawrence and husband Tim; great-grandchildren, Ashtin Stiff Arant and husband Daniel, Michael Tyler Boothe and wife Kirsten, Lauren Alexandrea Boothe, Kaitlyn Leigh Lawrence, Lillian Elizabeth Boothe, Harper Autry Stiff, Caleb Joseph Jeffers, and Zoey Claire Stiff; great-great-granddaughter, Sophie Elizabeth Arant; and loving nieces, nephews, and a host of other family members and friends. Pallbearers will be Ken Stiff, Tyler Boothe, Caleb Jeffers, Tim Lawrence, Daniel Arant, and Doug Bryson. The family expresses special thanks to Mike and Barbara Davis, along with caregivers, Marjorie Mitchell, Joyce McClellan, Tamica Hooper, and Mary Mobley for love and compassion shown. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions are requested to the Elmore County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 384, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

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Boykin, Jr. William Evaus, age 53, a resident of Wetumpka died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Boykin of Wetumpka, AL; 3 sons, William Boykin III and Brian Boykin of Kentucky, and Michael Boykin of Wetumpka, AL; 3 daughters, Terri Parker, Jennifer Pilgrim and Laura Farmer all of Wetumpka, AL; 9 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, William Boykin, Sr. and 3 sisters, Mary DeFee, Sherry Boykin, and Kathy Milam. Private services will be held. Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home directing.

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More than $2,000 raised for Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery

Several of the pieces that generated over $2,000 for the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Tuesday evening during the galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s silent auction. Submitted / The Herald

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During Tuesday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening reception for the Priscilla Cooper Scott Crommelin exhibition at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, the gallery raised more than $2,000 as part of a silent auction, which began on June 21. More than 70 items were on display as part of the auction including 15 gift baskets with items donated by Judy Ruffer, Sarah Logan, Mary Alice and Farrar Spear, Frances and Art Arnold, Cookie Knott, Fresh Market, Doris Bell, Barbara Burchard, Shae Holley, Steaks & Wines, Filet and Vine, Hobby Lobby, Wetumpka First United Methodist Church and Frankieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sweet Shop. The featured items up for bid included artwork by 11 artists who painted a still life during a recent Tuesdays With Kelly event. The artists are Kathy Atchison, Hope Brannon, Bobby Carr, Toska Courbron, Mary Ann Goodhue, Rebecca Grice, Carol Hickman, Manjula Kumar, Tara Sartorius, Angela Sullivan, and Melissa Tubbs. According to Knott, the artist who earned the most money was Hope Brannon. Brannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Birthday Celebrationâ&#x20AC;? was purchased for $210. The 15 gift baskets garnered over $700 for the gallery. The exhibition, which will continue until September 21, features the work of Priscilla Crommelin. Crommelin and her husband made their home at the Toulouse Plantation in Wetumpka after her husband completed his career as a naval aviator. Crommelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is featured at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., the Alabama State Capitol, the Blount American Collection and in Paris and New York. Many family members of the late Priscilla Crommelin were present during the opening reception Tuesday.

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Edgewood Stanhope hires new head coach Academy hires Mike Dean named coach, AD new coach By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Dubberley brought in to coach volleyball team By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Sellers Dubberley aims to bring everything he’s seen coaching club volleyball the last four years to Edgewood Academy. Last Thursday, the school hired the Dubberley as head volleyball coach – his first high school head coaching gig – marking the fourth coach in as many years for the program. Dubberley “Coaching on the club level is extremely competitive,” Dubberley, who coaches the Montgomery Capital City Juniors, said. “I’ve not only coached in the state of Alabama and all over the Southeast, but I just got back from a tournament in Indianapolis where we played against teams from North California, Texas, the Midwest. I’ve coached against and seen volleyball from all over. Volleyball from around the country looks very different than it does here. “I hope my experience coaching in club volleyball tournament across the country will help me bring something extra to the table. I’ve seen a little bit of everything.” The Wildcats failed to reach the state tournament semifinals last season for the first time in recent memory, getting swept by Clarke Prep. While they haven’t held tryouts yet, rising senior outside hitter Kevi Hansen is poised to lead Edgewood, who only lost three seniors. Dubberley said he’s excited about taking over at Edgewood. “It’s a great feeling to run your own program and do things like you like to do them. To be able to have a vision and execute that, it’s exciting to do that,” he said. “I’ve heard that the girls at Edgewood are hungry to compete, hard workers, and I look forward to testing that out. I want to see how hard they’re willing to work. “I think it’s amazing what the girls have been able to do with different coaches the last three years. That’s different system, different philosophies, different teaching methods. Me coming in, I hope to bring stability and continuity and build it the way I want it built. I’m hoping my experience coaching the past four years along with their natural ability will put them over the top.”

After taking last season off, Mike Dean officially returned to the sideline Thursday. With a unanimous vote from the Elmore County Board of Education at a special-called meeting, Dean was hired as the next head football coach and athletic director at Stanhope Elmore. “Tremendous opportunity,” Dean, who’s compiled a 59-26 record at five different schools, said. “I think anybody that knows the foundation the Foshees have put in place, the community that Millbrook has, the talent that they have – I’ve always said it’s a sleeping giant. “Champions embrace change. We’re going to come in with a championship mentality; it’s not just football, its every program. I’m excited, my family is excited and we intend to be here a very long time.” Dean has stops at Daleville, McGill-Toolen, Valley, Charles Henderson and Mary G. Montgomery. It’s been a whirlwind past

three years for Dean and his family. In 2013, the coach led Charles Henderson to a 14-1 record and the Class 4A state championship game where it lost to Oneonta, then left to take over at Mary G. Montgomery in Mobile. After leading MGM to its best record in program history in 2014, Dean stepped down and his family took 2015 off from coaching as his wife battled what they thought to be Multiple Sclerosis. “The number one priority to me was getting her healthy. I did the right thing – being a head coach, I couldn’t do it,” Dean said. “I wanted to take time off and get her well. Family comes first, it always will. I wasn’t in a good state; it was a tough time for us.” Back on the sidelines, Dean plans to bring that same pedigree to the Mustangs. It was that family and successful background, Stanhope principal Jamey McGowin said, that picked Dean apart from the rest of the applicants. “Coach Dean talked a lot about his love for kids and wanting kids to be successful,” McGowin said.

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Mike Dean, left, stands with Stanhope Elmore principal Jamey McGowin Thursday after the Elmore County Board of Education in a special-called meeting approved the hire of Dean as the next head football coach and athletic director of the Mustangs.

“He’s concerned about their academics, concerned they get in the classroom and make their grades. He talked a lot about the kids. “That’s what’s been missing when a lot of people have ben talking about this is it’s about what’s best for the kids. He’s concerned about that, on top of the fact that he’s an outstanding football coach, as evident by his record. More than that, he’s there to ensure the kids are successful in the classroom and on the field.”

At Stanhope, Dean wants to stretch the field offensively and blitz on defense, but more importantly, he wants his players to get better every day. “It’s about life. You get better every single day in everything you do,” he said. “As long we you’re getting better every play, you’ve got a chance in the fourth quarter, you’ve got a chance to be a champion. That’s the approach I’ve always had and it’s been successful.”

Carr takes OC position at Autauga Academy By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Former longtime Edgewood Academy coach Bobby Carr has been hired as the offensive coordinator at Autauga Academy, the school announced this morning. With multiple head coaching offers on the table, Carr told the Wetumpka Herald joining the Generals, who he’s coached against for the past 16 years, was the right move for him and his son, Tripp. “It was about finding the right fit for my son, and being at Autauga gave me the opportunity to continue coaching on the sideline and be a part of his life,” Carr said. “To me as a dad, that’s priceless. (Autauga head football coach Kyle Glover) have been good friends for a while, and taking the offensive coordinator position, I don’t have to carry on that extra pressure of being a head coach and will allow me to continue my education, which is the second most important thing behind my son.” At Edgewood, Carr guided the Wildcats to the nation’s

longest active winning streak at 71 games, an Alabama state record six straight state championships and won eight consecutive state baseball championships. Autauga Athletic Director Scott Phillips and Glover said adding Carr to their staff was a no-brainer. “Having known Bobby for more than twenty years, I am excited to have him join my staff at Autauga,” Glover said in the school’s release. “Bobby brings a wealth of experience and success. He will be a huge benefit to our football program and our Autauga family. I want to thank the Board, headmaster, and athletic director for the opportunity to fill the staff with such a quality coach.” Carr is pursuing his teaching certificate, which kept him from being considered for the head coaching vacancy at his alma mater, Stanhope Elmore, an opportunity he wanted. “It’s no big secret, there were a lot of people in the community that wanted he there – I did, too. But things happen for a reason,” he said. “got a plan. When one door doesn’t open, god’s got

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Former Edgewood Academy head football coach Bobby Carr talks with former quarterback Ryan Bottoms during the 2014 AISA Class AA state championship versus Marengo Academy at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Troy University.

another door waiting on you. “I had some opportunities to be a head coach somewhere, but it had to be the right fit for my son and myself. I didn’t find the right fit, and I even contemplated not coaching, taking the year off and focusing but this fell in my lap. Coach Glover approached me about it, got with the athletic director and

we made it all work.” If the Stanhope job came back open after he got his teaching certificate, Carr said he would consider applying for it. But for now, he’s focused on working with Autauga. “The talent is definitely there. We met this morning and had a good workout. We’re good to go.”

Edgewood, Jackson Prep pull out of marquee matchup By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Headliners Edgewood Academy and Jackson Prep pull out of the season-opening marquee matchup. Both programs were set to battle for independent school supremacy at the Southeastern Commission of Independent School’s inaugural Kickoff Classic on Saturday, Aug. 13 at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Organizers had to make an adjustment after the unexpected resignation of former Edgewood Academy football coach Bobby Carr, which is already burdened with the move from Class AA to AAA this fall. Bessemer Academy replaces EA from the AISA, while Lamar School took Jackson Prep’s spot from the MAIS. Attempts to get comment from newly hired Wildcat head football coach Eric Folmar were not returned. “In order to ensure the Alabama Independent School Association is represented in the best way possible, Edgewood Academy feels the need to withdraw itself from the game versus Jackson Prep on Aug. 12,” Edgewood headmaster Clint Welch said in an announced released by the SECIS Wednesday.

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Edgewood Academy, seen here celebrating its state record-setting sixth straight state championship in November 2015 after defeating Marengo Academy, will not participate in the inaugural Southeastern Commission of Independent School Kickoff Classic on Aug. 13.

“With the resignation of longtime coach Bobby Carr and newly hired coach Eric Folmar, we feel it is in the best interest for all parties to not participate in this game. This will give our new coach time to hire and have his staff in place in hopes of having our

boys ready for the first game on Aug. 26.” The event will pit two teams from the Alabama Independent School Association, the Georgia Independent School Association, the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools and the South Carolina Independent School Association. AISA Athletic Director Roddie Beck moved quickly to replace Edgewood with Bessemer Academy, which won the Class AAA title last season in a 13-0 season that saw them outscore opponents 558-144. “We regret that Edgewood can’t play, but we understand their decision,” Beck said. “At the same time, we are delighted to have Bessemer participate. They had shown interest from the very beginning, and we are excited about their addition to the lineup.” Edgewood’s withdrawal coincided with some second thoughts from Jackson Prep, which already had a 12-game schedule before adding the Kickoff Classic matchup. “We are sorry things didn’t work out for us to participate this year, but we are hopeful about the possibility to participate in this great event in the future,” said Jackson Prep athletic director Will Crosby.