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Council hears plea for Boys & Girls Club Thornton tenders resignation Boys & Girls Club afloat highlighted a brief meeting of the Wetumpka City Council on Monday. After the business of the council concluded, Mayor Jerry Willis read a letter from

By DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor

The resignation of a council member and the plea from a supporter for help to study ways to keep the Wetumpka

City takes legal aim at utility companies

Rebecca Wingett Thornton, council member representing District 3, resigning her post, effective June 30, because her “other personal and business commitments have become to great for me to be able to fulfill this position on the council. I feel it is best for me to make room for someone with the time to devote to the job,”

Thornton wrote. Thornton was not present at Monday’s meeting. The work session prior to the meeting was highlighted by a statement from Barb Sims, known as one of the biggest supporters of the local Boys & Girls Club, saying that she had learned last week that the local Boys & Girls Club was

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Main Street talks downtown Organization also breaks down survey results and upcoming strategies

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The City of Wetumpka has filed a complaint against three utility companies arguing that above ground facilities should be relocated at the utilities’ expense for downtown renovations. One company responded in a statement saying the city’s ordinance would place the expense on its customers and those living outside Wetumpka would essentially subsidize the city’s downtown plans. Heavy weight in the matter has been placed on the Alabama Public Service Commission, which regulates Alabama Power. The APSC has established “Rules and Regulations for Electric Service” applying to Alabama Power Co. Two sections within the 54-page document deal specifically with the relocation of utilities and expense. The complaint found in the court document “City of Wetumpka vs Alabama Power et. al.,” was initiated on June 20, and the “et. al.,” or list of defendants, includes Bellsouth Telecommunications LLC. and Charter Communications Inc. The matter first came before

“closing its doors in the next week to two weeks.” Sims pleaded with the council, which had financially supported the club up until this budget year, to form a committee or otherwise study ways that it might again support the club in the future.

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Tionette Lewis, left, and her daughter, Adonaijah Nowden, talk about their donation of life jackets locally and to the Alabama Marine Police in honor Lewis’ son, Shalom, who drowned in the Coosa River while swimming in June 2014.

Local woman honors drowned son with donation of life jackets By DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor

Tionette Lewis doesn’t want her son’s 2014 drowning to have been in vain. So she’s begun an annual drive to collect life jackets to be distributed locally and through Alabama’s Marine Police. “I had an officer tell me about the water,”

Lewis said, gesturing toward the Coosa River, “It looks really good on top, but once you get underneath that calm, it’s pure hell.” “Not only do you need knowledge, but you need a lifejacket.” So Lewis has taken it upon herself, with the help of some friends, to get those life jackets to See LIFEJACKETS • Page A3

Those that braved the rain to be at Main Street Wetumpka’s Market Study Presentation got an inside look at the organization’s downtown directive – from what it has accomplished so far to what it plans to accomplish next. The small crowd of approximately 30 at the Wetumpka Civic Center late Thursday afternoon sat before the MSW board of directors along with Main Street Alabama representatives and the author of the survey whose findings were on display. The Economic Vitality Committee Chair and Elmore County Commission Chairman Troy Stubbs led the event introducing the afternoon’s speakers, including Main Street Alabama’s State Coordinator Mary Helmer and Jay Schlinsog, owner of Tennessee-based Downtown Professionals Network. Board members Jenny Stubbs, Main Street executive director and wife of Troy Stubbs, Dennis Fain, president, Lynn Weldon, treasurer See PRESENTATION • Page A3

Judge’s report favors Dixon and Crenshaw By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The case delving to the core of Wetumpka city government, asserting corruption extending from the mayor outward to council members, police officers and fire officials is nearing trial, despite recent city efforts to thwart its day in court. A U.S. magistrate judge assigned the case and denied the city’s motion for summary judgment in his June report and recommendation. The city has since filed its objections to his report. The high-profile case of ex-police chief Cecelia Dixon and ex-deputy chief of police, now lieutenant, Anthony Crenshaw and their allegations of the “scheme of Mayor Jerry Willis,” per the report, is set to go forward to trial, unless the city’s latest objections to the judge’s report are successful. The nature of Willis’ “scheme” as written See CASE • Page A8

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Obituaries John Mearl Butler Sr. BUTLER, John Mearl Sr., a resident of Eclectic, Alabama passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the age of 81. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Prospect Baptist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. John is preceded in death by four brothers, Doug, Fred, Carlos, and Harris. He is survived by his children, Patricia Elder, John Mearl Butler Jr., Bobby Butler, James Butler, Teri Butler, Angie Butler Forbus, Jeff Butler, Kim Diamaduros, brother, Millard Butler, and sister, Mary Harrington. Pallbearers will be Dean Diamaduros, John Mearl Butler Jr., Larry Whaley, Darryl Bush, Richard Woodham, and Jimmy Stubbs. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery Cancer Center. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net

Delma (Dale) Ester Ferguson FERGUSON, Delma (Dale) Ester, age 97, a resident of Wetumpka, AL, died Monday July 3, 2017. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. from the chapel of Gassett Funeral Home, with Rev. Gerald Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her daughter Evelyn Anette Ferguson; sons Robert Lester Ferguson III, Billy Joe Ferguson; parents, Amos Clinton & Lena Nola Owens Taylor; sisters, Lamana M. Augustino,Juanita T. Bowden; brothers, Emmett L., Thomas T., Erskin, James E., and David Taylor. Survivors include her son, Michael Ferguson Sr. (Wanda) of Pike Road, AL, grandchildren, Michael Ferguson Jr., Brandy Perkins Birch, Lee Perkins, LaRay Ferguson Walker, Rachael Caver, Delma (Dale) Ferguson Ladd and Shelia (Ron) Ferguson Ledjdal; seventeen great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Corum and Glenda Biggers; a host of special nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends. Special nieces Debra (Perry) Augustine and Beverly (Ken) Eddy. Special sisterin-law Elaine Taylor. Our family would like to extend a very sincere thank you to Dr. Coleman and all of the staff at Wetumpka Health and Rehab for the exceptional care and all the love shown to Delma and our family. Pallbearers will be Lee Perkins, Matthew Ferguson, Taylor Dale Collier, Cory Augustine, Lee Williams, and Buck Biggers. Visitation will be Saturday July 8, 2017 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Gassett Funeral Home. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net

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After the meeting, Sims said she had learned of the plans to close the club from Michael Waters after he met with the representatives from the River Region United Way. “They said some of the monies did not come in,” Sims said of Waters’ discussions with United Way officials. “They took another

look at the program and didn’t think they had enough money to keep it open. “There’s no hope on the front that I can see. Makes me so sad for our children here in Wetumpka. Some of them have no place to go. They may be out there getting into trouble.” Willis declared Thornton’s seat

vacant and did not say how or when a successor would be chosen. In other business, the council unanimously voted to rezone a portion of land adjacent to U.S. Highway 331 where a Chevron station is currently located from rural holding to business.

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the council in April when the city presented an Attorney General’s opinion it said alleviated it from the expenses incurred in the relocation underground of the existing overhead utilities for the long-running downtown renovation project. However an attorney with Alabama Power said at the meeting the attorney general’s opinion as presented by the city then was incomplete and did not delve into the specific wording of the statement in reference to utilities and their regulation by the Alabama Public Service Commission. If the utility in question is regulated by the APSC, the APCO attorney stated, the opinion says the APSC is the deciding factor on issues involving any payment obligations of utility companies. The ordinance was passed at the meeting, and part of its requirements included plans to be presented by the parties roughly a month from its passing detailing proposed actions for the utilities relocation. Some of the companies presented their plans at the special called meeting last month.

However, City Attorney Regina Edwards said the reason for the legal complaint was that the information presented was not complete. “They sent us some information but basically they did not send us the detailed plan for the removal,” said Edwards. And she said, “They did not sign (the) utility relocation agreement.” Essentially she said that agreement ensured the companies would be responsible for the relocations. She said the city was seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. The reason: “We are stopped as far as being able to go forward with the project at this moment,” Edwards said referring to downtown redevelopment. She said state law was somewhat unclear on the matter of utilities relocation costs, whereas nationwide, she said, if on a rightof-way, the companies normally incurred the cost. “We’re asking court to declare what the law (is) and to enforce our ordinance so that we can move forward,” Edwards said. After the meeting

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and organization committee chair along with David Robison, ex-officio board member, sat as a panel at the front of the auditorium. Fain is a principal certified public accountant at Jackson Thornton, Weldon and Robison are with the City of Wetumpka as economic development director and city planning and project director, respectively. Several downtown business owners were in the audience plus Wetumpka council members and other city officials along with State Senator Clyde Chambliss. Helmer spoke first about the Main Street method and its application in Wetumpka. She said in its initial phase last year a resource team came to start the board, apply initial strategies and offer recommendations. “The first thing we did though was come and do a public visioning session, to allow you as the public to participate and determine what you wanted your downtown to be, because, at the end of the day, it isn’t really what

I want, it’s about what you guys want your downtown to be,” said Helmer. She said their approach was based on economic vitality, design promotion and organization and the second year of the city’s involvement was market analysis phase. Helmer talked about her time as director of a Main Street program and efforts attracting businesses to fill vacancies in her own downtown at the time. “We had to understand who we were in our market,” therefore, Helmer said, the market analysis was the answer. “Downtown’s just a different animal.” She said first there would have to be work with existing businesses to make them stronger. “Because frankly no one (businesses) wants to be recruited to a weak area.” To that end she said Schlinsog and his downtown development business were consulted and had worked with Main Street for years, and thus his involvement in Wetumpka.

She talked about what the next step was for Main Street in the area. “Next year’s service is going to be a branding,” said Helmer. “So next year around this time we’ll be in the community helping you guys understand what your destination brand is as well as your organization brand. That’s what everybody wants first but frankly you can’t do that until you have a good foundation and you understand who you are economically.” Schlinsog went through slide after slide of aggregated information collected from the market survey completed by participants online beginning April of this year. The data presented was represented as optimistic in trends of public perception toward downtown and focused in on what desires were for the area. Schlinsog said the overall report sourced was 45-50 pages of quantified data ranging from the questions of the initial survey. Other information was included

as well, like population data within drive -ime distances of five, 10 or 20 minutes plus what Schlinsog said were “psychographic profiles.” One area described by Schlinsog and included within the pamphlet was “housing opportunities” downtown, which he said survey participants stated they would pay premium rent prices for lofts versus lower-priced alternatives. Throughout the roughly 90-minute event Stubbs occasionally stepped in with topics raised within Schlinsog’s presentation to query the panel of board members on their individual expertise. Updates were given by Robison on city streetscape renovations and delays faced by the project and Stubbs took time to delve into the issue of the downtown Hampton Inn and clear up rumors. Stubbs called it “one decentsized elephant in the room.” Weldon and Robison, through their work with the City of Wetumpka, talked about what the

city’s actions were toward its own downtown redevelopment goals. Weldon said the city was working with a firm to attract businesses and franchises. “We’re constantly beating that bush,” said Weldon. Following the presentation was an active question-and-answer session from the audience. Stubbs concluded. “What you’ve seen tonight is a great example of a publicprivate partnership. We have an organization, Main Street Alabama, we have a local organization, Main Street Wetumpka, we have the Chamber of Commerce, we have the city – we have all of these entities represented and all working cohesively towards a common goal,” said Stubbs. “And without getting too far up my soap box,I would encourage you to remember the feelings you had tonight when you saw things go smoothly. We’re not hiding anything, we’re not holding anything back. We’re all trying to accomplish the same thing.”

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those who need them. Lewis’ son, Shalom Nowden, went swimming in Corn Creek on June 18, 2014 and drowned in the Coosa. He was only 15. “Shalom was a student at Wetumpka High School, a wrestler and a football player – just a good kid,” Lewis said. “That morning, I dropped him off at football practice at 7 a.m. He texted me at 10:15 a.m. and said he had a ride. Then he called me at 10:25 and asked if he could go swimming.” She said her son was a good swimmer, so she didn’t think twice about granting him permission to swim with his friends. “I got a call a little after 1,” Lewis said. “It was the police. They asked if my son had gone swimming and I told them he had. They said, ‘We can’t find

him.’ “It took six hours to locate his body. The water was higher than normal. They had to shut the dam off, I know that. He got caught up in a current and if you don’t know how to swim out of a current, it’s over. “I would never want another parent to go through what I did or to see what I saw. It’s not pretty.” Lewis said when she came up with the idea to collect and donate life jackets in Shalom’s memory and announced via Facebook what she intended to do, the reaction was immediate. “We had people donating life jackets that same day,” she said as her daughter, Adonaijah, stood beside her holding one of the donated jackets. “It just went crazy. We got a lot of life jackets.”

She said she began distributing them to people in the community. “For example, the Boys & Girls Club,” Lewis said. “They take kids swimming and a lot of them don’t know how to swim, so we took some to them.” Lewis specifically credited Jenifer Glover with A Chance to Dance studio for her help in her efforts. Lewis also said that, since her son’s death, she has held a June 18 event called Shalom Nowden day and this past year she made the lifejacket collection a part of it. Representatives of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency were on hand to accept some of the life jackets. “We want to make sure that we give these life jackets to anyone in need,” said Sgt. Walter Lacey of

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the Marine Patrol division of ALEA. “We don’t necessarily have a criteria.” Cpl. Jess Thornton of ALEA’s Public Information/ Education unit said bringing attention to Lewis’ kind gesture and telling her story was the most effective way

to get out a plea for safety on the water during the July 4 holiday. “We have Operation Drywater to raise awareness,” Thornton said. “But this is the best way to educate people without the enforcement aspect

of it. Unfortunately, there may be people that don’t go home to their families because of something that could have been prevented. Hopefully, this well help draw their attention to the dangers.”

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God’s gift of growth

od’s gift of growth is truly a blessing. Each day, I walk into the backyard to check out my garden. Each day, I find some something new. Having a garden the last couple of years has been very rewarding. I don’t know how I ever got along without one. It’s been an amazing gift. I love the process. I love planting the seeds. I love the dedication. I love the work. I love seeing things grow—well, most things. I don’t like seeing the tomato hornworm grow. In fact, I don’t like seeing them at all, and oftentimes, I don’t see them at all until they’ve wiped out half a tomato or sometimes half a plant. I’ve learned, grown, and have gotten better this year, so they haven’t been as much as a nuisance as they were last year. I tortured one of them and let it go. Maybe he went and told all his friends. They tomatoes are looking good. They pear tomatoes and chocolate-sprinkled tomatoes are producing in droves. Both are smaller cherry-sized tomatoes and are delicious to eat right off the plant. My Roma tomatoes are coming along well, too. I have several of them ripening in my window now. If you stop by the house, they’re one of the first things you’ll notice— well, them and the growing weeds. The Big Boy tomatoes have a ways to go, but I’m

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excited about their progress. Unfortunately, the two biggest boys were wiped out last week by a big boy hornworm. Then, there are the mystery tomatoes that popped up in the compost. They’re growing; I just don’t know what’s growing. I also love growing “okry.” There’s nothing quite like it. It grows so darn fast, though. They’ll grow three inches overnight, so I have to stay on top of it. I like to douse them in olive oil and then skewer them with a wooden chopstick before placing them on the grill for a few minutes. They are mighty tasty. My beans are growing like kudzu. I have approximately 60 plants strategically placed in my backyard. Picking them has become a daily chore around here but no doubt a fun chore. They grow faster than okra, and they like to hide. They may be able to hide for a day or two, but they eventually wind up in a pan on my stove. Paul McCartney had a few shows in Tokyo in April, and I had four Japanese Beetles on a green bean leaf the other day. Japanese John, Paul, George,

and Ringo are no more. They got thumped. They are a lot easier to spot than the worms. That’s for sure. It must be their mop tops. I think I have eight varieties of peppers growing, too. Some of them are incredibly hot. Initially, they grew like wildfire. For some reason, they’ve slowed down, but I’m trying to coach them into picking the pace back up. We love our hot peppers around here. My favorite crop to watch grow is eggplant. I didn’t have it last year, so it’s new to me. They are just so purple, pretty, and pickable, but I know I need to let them grow a little more. While eggplant is my favorite crop to watch grow, my favorite thing to watch grow is Lucy’s belly. According to the “What to Expect” app, our little miracle is the size of a turnip this week. Each week, it gives us her size in relation to a fruit or vegetable. Last week, it was an avocado. I’m not sure what she’ll be next week. Pretty soon, she’ll be the size of an eggplant. One day, she’ll be a watermelon. Ouch! Thank God I’m a guy. That’s a blessing. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com

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USA will prosper with love for one another, country

etumpka has some outstanding city employees. I met one on Friday. Mary Ann Barrett, director of the Wetumpka Senior Center, is a hoot. And the seniors of Wetumpka love her for it. I spent only a couple of hours at the center watching her interact with the city’s seniors. I saw enough. Barrett, a lifelong Wetumpka resident, is perfect for the job. She treats Wetumpka’s seniors like her kids – not the way an adult is condescending to children, but in the way they love them and look out for them. On Friday, there were some 35 or so seniors on hand at the center for the Father’s Day lunch. Barrett was kind enough to offer me a seat at the meal. Before the lunch, we talked a bit and I found out that her father and my late uncle had been good buddies. Later, I found out that I had known her husband, Wink, for probably about 35 years, since the days we showed beef steers together. But this isn’t about me or Wink Barrett or Mary Ann’s dad. It’s about Mary Ann and the report she has with the seniors who visit her daily at the Wetumpka Senior Center. One can be sure that, for

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many, their time with Mary Ann, a lady full of life, is the highlight of their days. Some likely don’t have family nearby and everyone – you, me, our loved ones – needs someone to laugh with and share a smile. Mary Ann Barrett loves to laugh. Mary Ann Barrett loves to smile. About her job, which she’s held just since March, although she’s worked at the center for two years, Barrett says, “I love it. I absolutely love it.” On Friday, she did something I heard she’s prone to do. She came up with an idea right on the spot to make the day a little brighter. On everyone’s table at the luncheon was an arrangement with marbles at the bottom of a clear vase and a fish in each one, swimming about, looking a bit confused. At the drop of the hat, Mary Ann decided that a way to let the seniors have some fun with

the fish was to let each table name theirs with one receiving a prize for the best name. The prize wasn’t much (a basket of snacks for the seniors who sat at the winning table), but that’s not really important. Before leaving I could see and hear the seniors discussing, laughing about and, yes, a few arguments about the best name for their fish. The game was instant fun. “You have to have fun,” Barrett said. “That’s a big part of what life’s about, right?” The names that Barrett chose for finalists were Redtail, Toto, Bluefin, Wink the Fish, Little Willie and Charlie. And the winning name? Charlie, as in the famous tuna from the Starkist commercials. Though only one small group of seniors won the basket of snacks, all of those who frequent the Wetumpka Senior Center get much more every day. A few hours with – and even more laughs – with Miss Mary Ann. David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com

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The Declaration of Dependence O

ur nation celebrated its 241st birthday Tuesday, July 4. On that date in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence at what is now known as Independence Hall in Philadelphia. (They didn’t really sign it until August 2.) The document was a catalyst for events that led to the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States of America as an independent nation. I’ve visited the room in Philadelphia where the document was adopted and signed, and I’ve seen the original document at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. History hangs heavy in the air in such places. The “course of human

events” and the history of the world was shaped by that declaration. The history, not only of a nation, but also of a life is shaped by a declaration. There may be no formal document, but there is surely a time when our children assert their independence. (Kids usually declare their right of self-government before they’re ready to back up that declaration by being self-sufficient.) And if we live long enough, most of us reach a place where we have to concede that we are not as strong as we once were and become dependent on others for some degree of assistance. My son has already gotten a few calls like that from Mom and Dad. We admire declarations

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of independence and despise declarations of dependence. Who enjoys admitting weakness? If I admit my neediness, my pride is wounded. Have you ever thought of the Lord’s Prayer as the Declaration of Dependence? (Not independence, but dependence.) Let’s look at some phrases in this familiar prayer to see what I mean. The prayer begins with “Our Father.” The language from the first line implies our

dependence, as a child on his father. When we pray for his name to be hallowed, we acknowledge our reverence for his greatness. As we pray for his kingdom rule, we resign as our own little monarchs and admit our dependence on him. “Give us this day our daily bread” declares our dependence on God to provide for our physical necessities. As Elihu said, “If he (God) should set his heart to it, and gather to himself his spirit and his breath, all flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust (Job 34:14-15).” “We live and move and have our being” in him (Acts 17:28). If we rely on God for physical needs, we are even more dependent on his grace for spiritual blessings: “And

forgive our sins….” While we’re confessing, we might as well admit we’re not very good at self-direction or selfprotection, either: “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” It’s a humble prayer, acknowledging our dependence on God. You can probably pray this prayer from memory. But when we pray these words, not just from memory, but from the depths of our heart, we’re declaring our dependence upon God. It’s fine to cherish and celebrate our independence as a nation. We should be even more delighted to declare our dependence on our heavenly Father. God is honored and we are blessed when we declare our dependence on him.

Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook

Wallsboro United Methodist Church 11066 U.S. 231, Wallsbooro

Rev. Ryan Johnson Pastor Rickey Luster, Music Director Sunday School....10:45 a.m. Morning Worship....9:30 a.m. Children’s Church.... 9:30 a.m. Thur. Night Service....6:00 p.m. You will receive a warm Welcome at this friendly, Christ-centered Church. NURSERY PROVIDED FOR ALL SERVICES

New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 5692825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5674325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist

Wetumpka Church of Christ 408 West Bridge Street

Jason Chesser Minister Sunday Prayer and Fellowship.......8:30 a.m. Bible Study.............9 a.m. Worship service...10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study........7 p.m.

Visitors Welcome At All Services

184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook

Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689

Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Road Titus, Ala.

Sunday Services at 11 a.m. Minister Dr. John Brannon There is Harmony at Harmony United Methodist Church! Please join us.

205 W. Bridge Street • Wetumpka, AL (334) 567-5191 SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School...................9:00 am Fellowship Meal...............5:00 pm Kids’ Activities.................6:00 pm Worship Service..............10:00 am Youth Worship..................6:00 pm Evening Worship..............5:00 pm Prayer & Bible Study.......6:15 pm Visit us at fbcwetumpka.com

11066 U.S. 231, Wallsboro

Wetumpka, Pastor AL 36092 Rickey Luster, Music Director

Jason Chesser Minister

Sunday School..........10:45 a.m. Morning Worship........9:30 a.m. Sunday Prayer & Fellowship...............8:30 Children’s Church.......9:30 a.m. a.m. BibleNight Study..............9:00 Wed. Service.....6:30 a.m. p.m.

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welcome at this friendly, Wednesday Christ-centered Church. Bible Study..............7:00 p.m. NURSERY PROVIDED Visitors Welcome FOR ALL SERVICES At All Services

First “And we know that Presbyterian allChurch things work 100 W. Bridge St. together for good to Rev. thoseJonathan who loveYarboro God, Sunday to thoseSchool..9:45 who are theam Morning Worship..11 am called according to His567-8135 purpose.” “In the name of the Romans– Welcome.” 8:28 Lord–Jesus Mountain View Baptist Church

Wallsboro United Methodist Church Rev. Ryan Johnson 408 West Bridge Street

Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 5674458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 3121878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638

567-4458 1025 Rifle Range Rd.

504 Osceola Street 504West West Osceola St. 334-567-4729 334-567-4729 •••• Anthony Rhodes Rev.Rev. Anthony Rhodes, Senior Pastor Senior Pastor Sarah Swedenburg, Worship Ministries

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SUNDAY Morning Worship... ....10:30 Sunday School.............9:15 Youth Choir .............. ....5:00 Evening Worship..........6:00 WEDNESDAY Fellowship Meal............5:45 Preschool/Children’s Choirs.........................6:00 House of Prayer............6:30 Preschool/Children’s Missions........................6:30 Youth Bible Study.........6:30

Children's Director

SUNDAY SERVICES SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday School...........9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship.....10:30 School........9:30 a.m. a.m. Morning MorningWorship.......6:00 Worship... 10:30p.m. a.m. Evening Evening Worship..... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY SERVICES WEDNESDAY SERVICES Prayer Meeting...........6:00 p.m. Supper.....................5:30 p.m. Choir PrayerRehearsal.........6:45 Meeting........6:15 p.m. p.m. Student Worship........6:00 p.m. Choir Practice..........7:00 p.m. Calvary Kids...............6:00 p.m.

CEDARWOOD CEDARWOOD COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH 10286U.S. U.S. Hwy. 10286 Hwy.231 231 WallsboroAL Wallsboro, (334)567-0476 567-0476

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Roger ! Olsen, ! ! Pastor SundayBible BibleStudy..........9:00 Study........9:00 AM Sunday AM Sunday AM SundayWorship.............10:00 Worship...........10:00 AM We are a Congregational We are a Congregational Christian Church which, in Christian Church which, in the name of Jesus, invites the name of Jesus, invites all to worship with us.

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SUNDAY SUNDAY Sunday School........9 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School............9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship...................9 &&10:30 Worship........................9 10:30a.m. a.m. EveningCelebration.................6 Celebration...........5 p.m. Evening p.m. WEDNESDAY/FAMILY NIGHT WEDNESDAY/FAMILY NIGHT Programs for every age Programs 6:15 -- 7:30 p.m. 6:15

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Perry sees improvement for season in 7-on-7 struggles By EVAN DUDLEY Sports Editor

It’s par for a mid-summer day in Alabama. The sun blankets the soft red clay in the morning hours while molasses-like air brews afternoon storms. A stark difference from the cool mild Friday nights of fall. But the faint sounds of the approaching season could be heard Thursday as the Wetumpka Indians took part in the USA Football 7-on-7 Regional Championships at the Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex in Montgomery. The Indians, in their second year of competing at the event, gained some valuable experience but failed to record a victory in pool play and were bounced in the first round of the single-elimination tournament. Wetumpka’s best shot at a win came in their opening game, but the Indians fell short of Bob Jones 27-24. It did not get any easier as Wetumpka went 0-5 in pool play with additional losses to Hoover, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sidney Lanier and Lee-Montgomery. Wetumpka entered single-elimination as the bottom seed and lost to eventual champion Thompson. “It was a bad day, no way around it,” said head coach Tim Perry. “But our objective is not just to win games but take the opportunity to compete against other teams.” The goal, according to Perry, is to improve in three basic areas – pass coverage by linebackers and defensive backs, route running by receivers and throwing accuracy from quarterbacks. Going 0-6 on the day, while disappointing, can highlight areas for improvement heading into fall practice. “Players want to compete and do well so a little pride was broken,” Perry said. “But we keep it in perspective and don’t lose confidence in ourselves. There’s no pressure on the team as it breaks the monotony of the summer.” The JV squad also participated in the event and returned with the same result as their varsity counterparts. Wetumpka fell to Hoover, Hewitt, Bob Jones and McGill in pool play and lost in the first round of the single-elimination to Bob Jones.

Deandre Ezell zeros in on his target Thursday at the ALFCA Regional Championships in Montgomery.

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Wetumpka hires Dismukes as baseball coach EVAN DUDLEY Sports Editor

Pay no mind... Or how I stopped worrying and learned to love hockey

t’s a lonely time of the year for local sports writers and southern sports enthusiasts in general. Prep and college sports came to an end in early June – although the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators gave us a parting gift with an All-SEC College World Series final – and the Braves are posed to selfdestruct any moment now. But something happened during the latter months of spring heading into summer. The Nashville Predators captured the nation’s attention as they advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals – as an eight seed – for the first time in the franchise’s 20-year history. I have never claimed to be hockey fan and probably would have never batted an eye in the direction of the NHL’s playoffs if not for my roommate. He’s a fan. And has been one since day one of the Preds’ existence. And living vicariously through him I found a new appreciation for what could be a re-emerging sport in the southeast. A sport that has the potential to be embraced by rabid SEC fan bases. I noticed it early in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Preds swept the Chicago Blackhawks – a perennial power that has won three Stanley Cups in the past decade and six total in the history of the franchise – and clinched their conference semifinal spot in what could only be described as an SEC atmosphere. The following series against the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks only further confirmed my suspicions. The Nashville crowds were always louder on the television than the opposing team’s fans were and the sight of catfish being launched onto the ice brought a single tear to my eye. And it can only get bigger. Nashville is now a destination for free agents thanks in part to the atmosphere – created by the fans - highlighted on national television. And it doesn’t hurt that the Birmingham Bulls are returning after a 20-year absence either. So, I tell you, do not fear the frozen escapades of hockey goons but embrace the revelry and rivalry of a sport that has been celebrating their championship for more than 120 years and boasts the oldest championship trophy in all of professional sports. Evan Dudley is the sports editor for The Herald.

By EVAN DUDLEY Sports Editor

Wetumpka’s boys of summer have a new head man and it’s a face quite familiar in this neck of the woods. Michael Dismukes was hired in early June by the Elmore County Board of Education as the new head baseball coach of Wetumpka High School. The Elmore County native leaves Holtville after leading the Bulldogs to the 2017 AHSAA playoffs in his only year at the school after serving as an assistant for five years at Stanhope Elmore High School. “I’m very excited and humbled by the opportunity to lead this program,” said Dismukes. “Wetumpka is a great baseball school and has had success through the years during my lifetime

and I’m ready to hit the ground running. It’s an opportunity I could not pass up.” It was a thought-out but easy decision according to Wetumpka Athletic Director Tim Perry, who first met Dismukes in the early ‘90s when Perry was the head football coach at Alabama Christian Academy. Perry recognized the potential early in the Eagles shortstop/pitcher – a threesport athlete with two state titles – who would extend his playing career at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa and the University of West Alabama in Livingston. “We saw a young up-and-coming coach who has a great combination of experience, knowledge, work ethic and familiarity with the area,” Perry said. “He had a spectacular record and

resume, and everyone spoke highly of him in terms of integrity and passion. Not just a great coach but a great man.” Dismukes is grateful for the opportunity to lead a large Class 6A program and is ready to build a dominant program in region. Perry has no doubt it can be accomplished, describing Dismukes as a great coach, teacher and leader for the program and school in general. “Our goals are to build a special program that competes and puts an exciting product on the field that will bring pride to the community of Wetumpka,” Dismukes said. “We expect to compete every year and not too far down the road we’ll be winning area and state championships.”

Williams to compete in 12-Under national baseball team trials By EVAN DUDLEY Sports Editor

Chase Williams is a typical 11-year-old growing up in Alabama. The Millbrook youngster does his homework, runs around outside in his bare feet and plays baseball in the summer, the latter of which has afforded him an opportunity to possibly travel halfway around the world – representing his home state and country – to play on the international stage. Following a call to Williams’ travel ball coach Brandon Barrett and a spot at the “Future Prospects” event at Oxford High School, the soon-to-be seventh grader is heading west to compete among 112 players in the 12-Under National Open at the Valencia Travel Village Baseball Fields in Castaic, California from July 16-18. The event welcomes players from across the country to the threeday event which includes a four-game tournament, skill testing and athletic evaluations. A minimum of 14 players will be selected at the conclusion of the event and will compete in the 12-Under National Team Trials held immediately following the National Open. “I feel really good about it,” said Williams. “I’m excited to go to California and represent Alabama.” The finalists selected from the

team trials will join the final roster for the 12-Under National Team and travel to Tainan, Taiwan to participate in the World Baseball Softball Confederation World Cup July 28-Aug. 6. Williams, who has played five years for the Alabama Sox travel team, has set his goals heading into the national tryouts. “Have fun, compete and hopefully go to Taiwan,” said Williams. Williams loves the game of baseball. He has been playing since he was six years old and his favorite player is Derek Jeter. His team is the Evil Empire: The Yankees. Williams’ grandmother lives in the Bronx and his infectious love of the game came after attending a game at Yankee Stadium while visiting her. But Williams knows that passion isn’t enough and the only way to Carnegie Hall is practice. The third baseman, who vocally yearns to be a shortstop, hits the batting cages for two hours a day in addition to his usual groundball and pitching routines. The hard work and commitment has not gone unnoticed by his parents. “We are incredibly proud of Chase,” said Tonya Williams. “His father (Marcus) and I are thankful for the opportunity he has created for himself to represent not only Alabama, but his team, friends and

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Chase Williams makes a play from shortstop, his favorite position.

family.” And Williams will not be alone. Kenny Jackson Jr., a first baseman/ pitcher with the Montgomery Crew travel squad and friend of Williams, is joining him as the only two players from the state of Alabama. Williams leaves for California July 15 and is aware of the support he’ll be receiving at home. “I just love my teammates and appreciate their support,” said Williams. “I want to make them proud.”

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Kyzer and his wife have two daughters. “The opportunity to join the River Bank team is a blessing,” said Kyzer. “River Bank is known for always putting their customers’ interests and their communities first. I am excited to be a part of that.” River Bank & Trust was formed in 2006. The bank has grown to be one of the top 12 state-chartered banks in Alabama, based on total assets, with offices in Alexander City, Auburn, Gadsden, Montgomery, Millbrook, Opelika, Prattville, and Wetumpka.

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dismissing her from the running, saying she no longer needed to come to the meeting as the city had “decided to go another direction.” Allegedly Willis claimed the position needed someone who could work longer and Wetumpka was not ready for a woman police chief. However, despite this Dixon reportedly appeared at the meeting and was elected unanimously. It cited prior council member testimony of threats to Dixon from Willis after the meeting. Willis was claimed to have usurped Dixon’s authority on hires, and after hiring Crenshaw himself, he allegedly instructed him to assist in Dixon’s ouster, for being “an old, overweight woman.” The report details the clandestine summons of Crenshaw to Willis’ barbershop for directives on ousting Dixon, which Crenshaw claimed he refused. There were numerous accounts of Willis pressuring cooperation from Crenshaw, resulting over time in Crenshaw’s retaliation claims of demotion ultimately to school resource officer, a position he has maintained as of this year. Testimony was included from current Councilman Percy Gill corroborating Willis’ ill-intent and dislike of Dixon. Photographs were documented of alleged collusion between the mayor and officers, some still at the WPD, as part of a larger strategy to foment dissent within the department toward Dixon. Disparities in dress codes were cited between Dixon and male counterparts, deliberate exclusions from meetings were alleged, along with Willis’ withholding information from Dixon. Then there were claims Willis offered political support for those who helped him remove Dixon by bribing officers for negative testimony with reported favors for promotions. Clandestine discussions among officers and current and former city council members were detailed, specifically Rebecca Thornton, and Willis’ allegedly aided in the election of council members who later voted to oust Dixon. Details from what the city stated was an independent investigation were included, which both Crenshaw and Dixon claimed were pretextual and ordered by

Willis to remove Dixon. The city, according to the report, denied Willis’ involvement, however it stated Dixon’s testimony was also unused in its findings. Those findings were stated to be that Dixon instructed her officers to monitor Fire Chief Greg Willis, instructed her officers not to talk to Willis or report to her or Crenshaw upon communication, and that she threatened bodily harm or unprofessional behavior plus personal attacks. Whereas, Dixon claims allegations of “inappropriate behavior” from the fire chief while away from work prompted normal investigations and uncovered observations of drinking, then driving a city vehicle. On Oct. 2, 2014, Dixon was fired with a council vote and no discussion, based on findings in a report by Dana Hill, a independent investigator hired by the city. Billingsley was appointed Dixon’s successor. However, Crenshaw’s claims asserted Willis’ retaliation continued following Dixon’s removal. “In both cases, the City denied the allegations of unlawful conduct,” the report states. The city’s 14-page response cites seven arguments. According to City Attorney Regina Edwards no ruling had been returned as of last week. “If they do not change the order after reconsideration, then it would be set for trial,” said Edwards. The city’s arguments are: • The court erred by holding that “Cecilia”(sic.) Dixon is an employee for purposes of the federal anti-discrimination statutes; • The court erred by finding substantial evidence to support a claim for age discrimination; • The court erred in finding pretext for gender discrimination; • The court erred in finding that administrative leave with pay is an adverse employment action; • The court erred in finding that Crenshaw presented evidence of opposition conducted; • The court erred in finding a causal connection between Crenshaw’s alleged opposition and demotions; • The court erred in finding evidence of pretext for retaliation;

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Shirley Devenney, co-director of Half-Time USA Camps and Clinics and owner of Wetumpka’s A Touch of Class, conducted an impromptu performance with one of her longtime students, Lakyn Kyle, 17, of Mobile, at an event at Gold Star Park earlier in June. Devenney said she recently took this year’s students to Auburn University for a threeday camp and this weekend will be at the University of North Alabama in Florence for another. She said Kyle held the Miss Majorette of the South title and would be competing at Notre Dame in upcoming months at the Miss Majorette of America Pageant.

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Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis (with scissors) cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of King Bridal and Formal Boutique as (left to right) Elmore County Revenue Commissioner Lee Macon, Phenix City first lady Deborah Lowe, Phenix City mayor Eddie Lowe, owner LaToya King, Scott King and Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gerry Purcell look on.

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The Wetumpka Public Library will begin its summer reading series, “Build a Better World,” for children entering grades 1-6. There will be a weekly event at the Wetumpka Civic Center each Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. These are specially designed activities to encourage children to enjoy reading and maintain their reading skills over the summer holiday. Participants will be given journals to log the books they read and how much time they spend reading. For more information visit www.wetumpkalibrary.com or call (334) 567-1308.

NOW – July 27

The Wetumpka Public Library will begin its summer series for students entering grades 7 – 12. Movies will be shown weekly on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the library. For more information call (334) 567-1308 or visit www. wetumpkalibrary.com

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The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Presents “A Heritage of Art and Design” featuring the Troy University Department of

Art and Design.The exhibition is open daily Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. A reception will be held Tuesday, June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Join Holtville Riverside Baptist Church for “Galactic Starveyors” Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 4 years the 6th grade are welcome. Call Tammy at (334) 850-8185 for more information.

July 14

Wayne Glenn and Nancy Holman will be entertaining at the Equality Performing Arts Center. Wayne and Nancy have been singing together for over 20 years, delighting audiences with their unique style of southern gospel music. Edwina Chappell, Ms. Alabama Sr. America 2008, will also be performing that evening with country, contemporary Christian and southern gospel music. Come to the EPAC for a refreshing evening of fun and fellowship. The show starts at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge; however, donations are appreciated. The

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The Wetumpka Basketball Boosters will be hosting the inaugural “Biker Tribe Ride” from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Wetumpka High School. There will be a bike show and car show as well as a charity bike ride. For additional information email We2basketball@ gmail.com. • The Wetumpka High School Band Boosters are holding their first yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wetumpka High School. There is rental space available for anyone interested in participating. Contact DeDe Wilson at dedewilson@live.com by 5 p.m. on July 7 for registration instructions.

July 18

Join us for “Tuesdays with Kelly” Brown Bag Lunch from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Mr. AL Head, Troy University alumni and director of the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

July 22

Wetumpka’s annual River and Blues Music and Arts Festival, 2 p.m. through 10 p.m. in Downtown Wetumpka. This year’s festival will feature Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas plus 2017 International Blues Challenge finalist King Bee and will include a massive kid’s zone and the Riverwalk Fine Arts Show. In addition to the headliners, the music festival will

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July 28

“Wags N Whiskers,” the Humane Society of Elmore County’s silent auction will be from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at 100 River Oaks Drive. Tickets are $25 per person. Items for auction can be viewed at www.elmorehumane.org.

Aug. 4

The Elmore County Homeschool Organization will host a free event open to families from any county in the area that are currently homeschooling or are interested in homeschooling. Light refreshments will be served. Children are welcome; there will be activity tables for their enjoyment. For more information visit www. onlineecho.com/openhouse2017.

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Join us for our first ever More for Moms Expo! We are planning a fun and informative day for River Region moms that will feature WSFA 12 News personalities, guest speakers, vendors, fashion show, goody bags and more. For more information visit our Facebook page, More for Moms Expo.

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• Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church, located at 7250 Central Plank Road. This is a Christ centered 12 step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Call (334) 5672364 for more information. • Fresh Start Recovery meets every Thursday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Wetumpka located at 306 W Tuskeena Street. Fresh Start Motorcycle Ministry began when God laid it on the heart of a lifetime biker to minister to those with his background. All are welcome, not a requirement to own/ ride a motorcycle. Format used is the Holy Bible. For information contact ministry leader Paul Henderson at (334) 2015428. • Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church, located at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in the Wallsboro/ Wetumpka community. Call (334) 567-0476 for more information. • Griefshare Ministry meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. This ministry is for anyone who is dealing with the loss of a loved one and is seeking guidance and encouragement. There is a small fee for the materials and this is open to all people needing support. Contact the church office for more information 334-567-4729 or visit www. calvarybaptistwetumpka. org or our Facebook page @calvarybaptistwetumpka.

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