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Vol. 27, No. 26
Ribbon cut on library annex
By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor
Dozens of area officials and residents were on hand in Eclectic Tuesday afternoon for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Eclectic Library annex building, which turned into a dedication of the library in the name of longtime director Betty Coker. Several dozen area residents were on hand for the scheduled rib-
bon cutting ceremony Tuesday for library’s newest addition. Eclectic Town Mayor Gary Davenport acted as master of ceremonies for the event and gave a brief history of the library, which opened in 2010. As part of the library history Davenport gave a sometimes humorous account of the trials the library and city faced with renovating the annex building to be suitable for use as a library facility. Davenport and Coker then recognized local resident Betty Fulmer,
who provided a significant grant to the library to help pay for the renovations to the annex. Fulmer provided funds in remembrance of her son Randy Fulmer who passed in 2012. The big surprise came at the end of the presentation when Davenport recognized Coker with two proclamations approved by the Eclectic Town Council. The first was to proclaim July 5, 2016 as Betty Ingram Butler Coker day in the See LIBRARY • Page 3
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Partial results emerge in inmate death By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
Preliminary results for the female inmate who died in Elmore County Jail in late June offer a potential cause of death, however final results might not be available for weeks, said an official with Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. An autopsy was requested from the Alabama Department of Forensic Science, however full blood toxicology results are not yet available, said Sheriff Bill Franklin. But, he said, a pathologist working with the results said at this point there was reason to believe Diana Layne, 39, of Pell City, died from acute bronchial pneumonia. The specialist, Franklin See INMATE • Page 3
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The Russell Lands July 4th Blast lit up the skies over Eclectic and Kowaliga Bay Monday night as thousands took in one of the largest firework shows in the South both on land and on the water.
The Elmore County School Board heard from two specialists, an architect and engineering firm as well as an area demographics specialist, in regard to school capacities and space usage for the county, but particularly for Redland schools. At a recent school board meeting, close to an hour and a half was devoted solely to the topic, which was introduced by Bruce Christian, BOE assostamt superintendent for special projects, and Claire Moore, interim assistant superintendent elementary schools/federal programs. They were said to be the “co-facilitators” working with the Redland Elementary School Study Group. A representative with the engineering firm Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood Inc., gave a lengthy presentation to the board about what was called a “facility assessment.” Freddie Lynn Jr. spoke about his group’s history performing the research for various school systems and state departments. See SCHOOL • Page 3
Eclectic library meets shoe drive goal website, the group works with partners in 26 developing nations. The shoes provided as part of the drive become inventory for families who survive on as little as $2 per day. Part of the group’s goal is to keep shoes from ending up as trash in landfills and repurposing the footwear for families in need. The library entered into an agreement with the organization to provide 2,500 shoes for what Coker said would earn the library approximately $1,000, which she said would be used to pay the library’s utility bills. As of Tuesday afternoon several hundred shoes were still waiting to be picked up by Funds2Orgs, so an official final tally of the amount earned by the library is not yet known. In addition to the shoe drive, Coker said that the library does receive quite a bit of help from grants and other community groups and that every bit helps. See SHOES • Page 3
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Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport and Eclectic Public Library Director Betty Coker make presentations to a number of volunteers and contributors during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the library’s annex building.
For the last couple of months the Eclectic Public Library has been working diligently collecting shoes from the community as part of a fundraiser for the library, the number 3,700 on the library’s front window proclaims its success in the endeavor. For over two months library staff have continually updated the front window of the library with the overall tally of pairs of shoes obtained through the fundraising drive. As of Wednesday, that number currently stands at 3,700, far in excess of the 2,500 shoes the library originally needed to meet its quota. The organization that the library has been working with on this project is Funds2Orgs, an organization that collects shoes for families around the world. According to the Funds2Orgs
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Several bags of shoes stored in the Eclectic Public Library Annex building as part of the library’s shoe drive fundraiser. The library far exceeded its goal of obtaining 2,500 pairs of shoes by June 30.
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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 334-567-3255 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 15
MASTER GARDENER CLASS: The 2016 Elmore County Fall Master Gardener Class will be held at Elmore County Extension Auditorium in Wetumpka each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning September 1 through November 17. A light lunch will be provided. Applications are available at Elmore County 4-H located at 340 Queen Ann Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Those selected for the class will receive an acceptance letter on or around August 17. The fee for the class is $150. The class fee is not due until notification of selection for course. Applications received by Friday, July 15 will receive a $25 discount towards the class fee.
July 19
TUESDAYS WITH KELLY: Tuesdays With Kelly are lunch and learn events at noon on the third Tuesday of each month at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery 408 South Main Street.
Bring a sack lunch, drinks and desserts provided. Free, Open to the Public, Fun, Music and Door Prizes !!! Tuesday, July 19 is “The Way I See It” with Priscilla Crommelin Ball and Lt. Colonel Quentin C. Crommelin, Jr., children of the late Priscilla Crommelin.
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 334-567-4729 or visit our website www.calvarybaptistwetumpka.org
August 13
Beulah Baptist Church will hold the Annual Teachers Luncheon on August 13 at 1:00p.m. In order to honor the Reeltown School Teachers and Aides and some other teachers from surrounding school systems.
August 26-27
The Tallassee High School Class of 1981 is planning its class reunion, to be held August 26 and 27 in Tallassee. If you are a member of the class and have not been contacted by a classmate, please call Suzy Solomon Wilson at 334-283- 8172.
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
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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, MarchDecember, 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 334578-9485 or visit www.arrac.org. POTTERY CLASS: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka For age 16 and older. $80 for four classes or $20 per week. Taught every Saturday by Rick Bowman. Bring your own tools or use art center tools. Center provides other supplies. For info, call 334-313-1646. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. For ages 12 and older. $32 for four classes. Taught every Saturday by Cliff Wayne. For info, call 334-300-9394. MASTER GARDENERS LUNCH AND LEARN: Second Tuesday of each month, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Elmore County Extension Office, Wetumpka. Hosted by the Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association. Free and open to the public. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided. For info, call 334-567-6301 or visit www.aces.edu/counties/Elmore/. SENIOR ACTIVITIES: “Prime Time” activities at the Wetumpka Senior Center, held at the Fain Center, 120 Cotton Street for those 55 and older: Regularly Scheduled Activities Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Cost is $1.60 donation if possible. SilverSneakers Classic Exercise Class - M, W, F at 9:30 a.m. - total body toning and muscular strength SilverSneakers Circuit Exercise Class - Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - cardio workout SilverSneakers Yoga Class - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. deep breathing, stretching, muscle relaxation Bridge Club - Wednesdays, Noon to 3 p.m. Audio Book Club- second and fourth Monday of every month at 1 p.m. - enjoy listening to a book on tape while knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc.
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He gave a more than 30 minute presentation and showed the board what other schools had done under set circumstances with scenarios involving their desired school sizes and limits, regarding student number. “When we’re evaluating the capacity of the school we’ve got to understand what are the limits that Elmore County wants to set on this classroom with the difference from the state.That’s one of the first steps,” said Lynn. He said once his group went through the different scenarios they would then identify which facility would require new expansions. They would document everything by photograph code and growth issues, Lynn said, and look at variables like number of floors, students, grade levels, staff and enrollment. Lynn said they put together the information but do not make recommendations. A retired demographer who worked extensively with Auburn University Montgomery, Don Bogey, spoke about figures he had derived about projections for class sizes and enrollment rates for multiple sets of years into the future. Bogey said his “population projections” were developed using birth data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, and enrollment numbers supplied by Christian.
Superintendent Andre Harrison gave a brief explanation as to why he called for the two groups to be present at the meeting. “Basically, these two gentlemen along with the Redland Study Group, I wanted them to talk tonight about feasibility studies they’ve been looking at, demographics and what have you,” said Harrison. He opened the floor to questions from the council, who then extensively discussed the topics, methods and cost of the studies along with any proposed solutions. On multiple instances music and computer rooms for Redland Elementary were brought up as something necessary to whatever changes were made. Regarding the rooms Harrison said, “I want to make sure that one of you reports on what is there and is it at capacity now, and what have you ok?” The countywide population rates of growth and decline in birth and immigration by Bogey were heavily referenced in the discussion, and used as indicators of need for potential further development. Board member Mark Nelson of District 3 said the costs of the assessments should be considered. “I’m just confused as to, we’re going to spend a lot of money, and all he can do is make recommendations whether we can afford to follow them or not,” said Nelson. Ultimately the cost for a typical K-12 assessment
Inmate said, concluded Layne had been sick for “a very long time.” Franklin gave new details, which had come from the ECSO’s ongoing investigation into the matter. According to earlier reports, Layne had been in jail for roughly five days after tribal police of Wind Creek Casino brought her in on Friday, June 24. However, Franklin said through their investigation they had spoken with a family member who offered that Layne had been staying at the casino for some time. While there, it was
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said that a paramedic was called to the property on the Wednesday prior to her arrest for possession of a controlled substance, about 22 morphine pills, Franklin said. Her sister was said to have told the ECSO she thought Layne had refused medical treatment from a paramedic. In an attempt to verify the account, Franklin said they were trying to find out why the ambulance had been called to the casino. In an earlier report, Franklin gave a timeline of Layne’s death. It was said to have
occurred within a 15-minute time span, early morning, while she was being served breakfast. 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 her food. 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. He said due to her con-
dition 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 prior to Layne’s arrest. 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 518 pills, 132 of the same type Layne possessed. Franklin said the Central Alabama Drug Task Force made the arrest.
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town, the second was to honor Coker by naming the library she was instrumental in creating after her. After each proclamation was announced the assembled crowd gave Coker a standing ovation for her efforts as library director. Holding back tears Coker said,” This isn’t about me, this is about all of these people here,” pointing to various library volunteers and benefactors who were present in the audience.
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was said to run anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000. Some confusion arose as to why a countywide assessment was being called for, however a two-phase approach was used by Lynn’s group. Phase one of the assessment was to address Redland schools and phase two for the county at large. Board Chair Larry Teel said some expansions were already planned at Redland and were included in the ECSB’s capital plan, however no funds or dates had been set aside for the project. He had stern words for the assessment. “For the 36 years that I’m aware of this school board, this administration, these professionals within our organization have done an admirable job for providing for the children of Elmore County based on the limited resources that we have available to do that and if we’ve reached a point that our people are no longer able to do that we need to change people,” said Teel. Board member, Patrycya Tucker of District 2 asked if in the meantime space could be developed for music or computer rooms. “Is there possibly something we can do incrementally to address this issue for short term as well as long term?” said Tucker. Lynn said through his group’s findings four classes could be added relatively quickly and inexpensively.
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“We have received several grants,” she said. “The Elmore County Community foundation has been very helpful. We have also received grants from the Daniel Foundation (of Alabama).” In fact one grant from the Daniel Foundation, in the amount of $7,500, helped to renovate the library’s current building. During the ribbon cutting ceremony for the library’s annex, Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport listed several other grants including donations for the flooring, electrical and air conditioning unit for the annex, contributed by several area businesses.
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Keeping with tradition on the Fourth
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onday, I took the opportunity to take photos and generally mesh with the crowd during Wetumpka’s Fourth of July celebration at Gold Star Park. It was a nice evening with hundreds of citizens out enjoying the slightly cooler weather, (compared to the last few days) food, music and of course fireworks. While I was walking through the crowd I overheard a number of people talking about staking out their favorite spots. One family that walked by me early on in the festivities talked about having been in the same location at the park for several years. This got me thinking, and while getting some photos for our magazine Elmore County Living, I asked several families about similar Fourth of July traditions. A number of families didn’t want their pictures taken, but did take the time to talk with me briefly. As I discovered, a number of Wetumpka families make the event an annual right of passage. Some, as the family whose path I crossed early on made clear, even sit in the exact same spots every year to enjoy the show. It was apparent that several families actually band together with their friends, as some of those present for the event told me that they actually join up with other families as part of a multi-familial tradition. It made me think about Fourth of July traditions
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in general. While the holiday itself is about the birth of our nation, the most common way in which we celebrate it is with fireworks and of course summer grill fare. During my own childhood, while our city had a fireworks show, my family never really participated in the festivities. Our traditions involved my father and I shooting fireworks from the driveway of our home. Fireworks specifically selected by myself during one of our many outings to one of the multitude of fireworks shops around town. Our tradition was of the father/son variety, while my mother and sister sat in the garage watching our “skillful” handling of minor explosives. While different, families in Wetumpka were enjoying their own traditions Monday and traditions are important. They are what tie us to the past and to our future. No doubt some of the same children sitting in Gold Star Park with their parents will bring their own children decades from now, and the tradition will live on. William Carroll is the managing editor of the Wetumpka Herald.
Lessons learned in the garden
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’ve often said that one can tell how old a woman is by the number of Cool-Whip bowls she has in her kitchen cabinets and how old a man is by the number of 5-gallon buckets he has in and around his house. Well, I have a whole bunch of both and am well beyond my age in bucket years. I’m using the bulk of the buckets for my garden. Bucketwise, I have tomatoes, peppers, and okra, oh my! In fact, I have 17 buckets of peppers, nine buckets of tomatoes, and four buckets of “okry,” as many of us say around here. I have plants of each in raised beds, too. I’m going to have enough for my own farmers’ market when all is said and done. I also have cucumbers and squash, but they have required some extra TLC. Initially, I planted too many cucumbers in the same bed. I replanted one on the opposite side of the yard and within no time, it was growing like a vine. Only one of the plants from the original bed was producing, so just this week, I moved the other two into the bed on the opposite side of the yard. We shall see how that goes. I had room there, because I pulled up my beets and carrots, both of which will not make the cut next year. Some people like beets; I get that. Some people like Alabama football, too. I don’t. No
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matter how you try to fancy them up, in the end, beets taste like dirt. My carrots were tiny and I don’t really care for carrots as a main vegetable anyway. Squash vine borers decimated my summer squash. They were doing so well and producing beautiful fruit until one day, they all began to wilt. Eggs from the pest hatch and the larvae bore into the center of the stems to feed, blocking the flow of water to the rest of the plant. I was upset, because I love squash, but a lesson was learned. Originally, I grew everything from seeds, but since I lost the squash, I had no choice but to buy small replacement plants. If my watermelons continue to grow, I’m going to have to throw them into the back of a pickup and go park on a county road somewhere. I’m real proud of them. I actually only have three of any size at all, but I’m hoping for the best. Rabbits and chipmunks haven’t been able to eat the bucket crops but they have
done some damage to my beds. I don’t think there’s much I can do about the chipmunks and their holey ways, but I did put chicken wire up around one of the beds. I don’t think the Little Rascals could’ve done a finer job. It turned out to be more trouble than it was worth, so I decided to put the chicken wire along the holes and gaps in my privacy fence. It might not keep them out forever, but it’ll at least slow them down— unless I trapped some of them within the friendly confines of my backyard. I saw a gigantic rabbit the next day that looked as if it had taken a wrong turn in Albuquerque. Fortunately, it was on the other side of the fence, but I’m fairly certain it had spent some time feasting in my back yard. I planted way too much of everything. As a first time gardener, I have learned a lot. Trials and errors have been plentiful, which I fully expected. With the lessons learned this year, next year should yield much better results, in the garden and in life. 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, visit jodyfuller.com.
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he conviction and downfall of Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is the political story of the year. It has not been the most profound conviction of an Alabama public official in my lifetime. We have had two governors convicted of crimes while in office and removed in fairly recent years, Guy Hunt a Republican and Don Siegelman a Democrat. Siegelman is still in federal prison in Louisiana. However, Hubbard’s trial has been the most anticipated and most dramatic. Rumors of a grand jury investigation surrounding Hubbard started in the summer of 2013. In October of 2014, Hubbard was indicted by a Lee County grand jury of 23 counts of felony ethics law violations. His indictment has been the subject of political and media conversation for more than 20 months. It culminated on Friday, June 10, when a Lee County jury returned guilty verdicts on 12 of the 23 counts. Hubbard faces 2 to 20 years in prison on each charge and a maximum $30,000 fine. Given the magnitude of the overwhelming conviction, Hubbard is probably looking at real prison time in a state prison. Sentencing is set for this Friday in Lee County. As a perfunctory course of action his defense lawyers will file an appeal. However, Hubbard would be better off to forego this process. It is improbable that an appeal will be given any credence. The judge in the case, Jacob Walker III, presided flawlessly without any hint of prejudice. He has been on the bench in his lifetime home of Lee County for 15 years and did a good job of running an efficient and errorless trial. He is rightfully well respected by the folks in
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Inside the and the jury do an exemplary thorough job, the lawyers Statehouse and in the case did also. The proseBy Steve Flowers Lee County and throughout the state. He even read the detailed instructions to the jury straight from the book without any deviation or emphasis. The jury listened intently throughout the grueling 12-day trial, even during the monotonous charge from the judge and the boring half-day accountant’s discussion of Hubbard’s finances. There was no error in this case. An appeal is a waste of time and probably what little money Hubbard has left. Bill Baxley did not defend him for free. I have not watched that many jury trials. However, I have never seen a more diligent jury. They paid rapt attention to every detail and took extensive notes and came back with the verdict most reasonable men and women throughout the state would have rendered. They only deliberated seven hours and came back with their convictions, which were as clear as the nose on your face. They convicted their fellow Lee Countian and Republican Speaker of the House. He was found guilty of using his office as Speaker to secure numerous consulting contracts. Sometimes these contacts brought in totals of more than $30,000 a month and totaled over $2 million. For one of the clients, the American Pharmacy Cooperative (APCI), Hubbard inserted language in the budget that gave them an exclusive contract to provide pharmaceuticals for Medicaid and then voted on that budget.
cution team, led by Matt Hart, Van Davis and young prosecutor Michael Duffy, were excellent. Bill Baxley was superb for the defense. So what are the ramifications of the Mike Hubbard downfall? First of all, Hubbard’s seat in Lee County is vacated. A special election will be held. The Auburn area obviously loses clout in the Legislature. Hubbard, who is credited with leading the Republican takeover of the Alabama House in 2010 was the most powerful Speaker in memory. His removal leaves the House rudderless because the Republican super majority followed him like sheep. Victor Gaston, the Speaker Pro Tem, ascends to Speaker. A new Speaker will be elected when the House convenes again. Several names are mentioned as Hubbard’s successor, Steve Clouse, Mac McCutcheon, Lynn Greer and Mike Jones. It will be an interesting evolvement. This crisis of leadership in the House comes at a time when Medicaid, which covers more than 20 percent of Alabamians, received $85 million less than it says it needs to survive and the state’s prisons are at 182 percent capacity and facing possible federal takeover. Ironically, one of these state prisons will probably be where Mike Hubbard soon calls home. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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Future of Tallassee mill questioned in open meeting By CARMEN RODGERS TPI Staff
Members from the Alabama Historical Commission held an open meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential options for preserving the 1844 Tallassee Mill complex, which is located on the West banks of the Tallapoosa River. This would include the original two-story structure built in 1844 and the T-shaped four-story (later heightened to five stories) structure built in 1852-54. In 1863, after the construction of Mill two and Mill three on the East banks of the Tallapoosa, the original mill became an Armory for the production of the Tallassee carbine. This is one of the few armories that were spared from the devastation of war. Not only is Confederate history of the mill complex unique, the mill was among the largest cotton textile manufacturing complexes in the South. It was the second mill in Alabama to be established for the production of cotton cloth. The stones used to build the hill have historical significance. The famous explorer Benjamin Hawkins made note of the stone bricks used for the construction of the Tallassee Mills. George Washington appointed Hawkins as General Superintendent of Indian Affairs, dealing with all tribes south of the Ohio River. It was during this time that Hawkins explored the Tallassee area and reported back
to Washington, “The rock is a light gray, very much divided into square blocks of various sizes for building. It requires very little labor to reduce it to form for plain walls. Large masses of it are so nicely fitted and regular as to imitate the wall of an ancient building where the stone has passed through the hand of a mason. The quantity of this description at the falls, and in the hills adjoining them, is great- - sufficient for the building of a great city.” In 2010 the Tallassee Historical Society took the necessary steps to have the 1844 mill complex added to National Register of Historic Places. However, the group thought they had been unsuccessful, but that wasn’t the case. “It was added to the registry in 2010, but we never received the paper work,” said Ann Christian, with the Tallassee Historical Society. Christian said she and the Historical Society would like the complex cleaned up and used as a green space or an amphitheater. One idea is to create a space similar to what the Roxy Theater once was in the downtown area. In this case, steel beams would be used to secure the walls and the building would remain roofless. There is no doubt the mill is exploding with historical value, which is worth preserving for future generations. However, the problem lies in finding the funding needed to preserve the complex. As one member of
the audience stated, it would take $5,000 to $6,000 from every man, woman and child in the city of Tallassee to fund the preservation project. This is where the Alabama Historical Commission comes in. The group is proposing the use of federal tax credits to ease the burden of funding the potential preservation project. There would be a few guidelines that would have to be followed. For instance, the historical fabric and character would need to be preserved and after preservation the mill complex would have to produce income. While the audience was mostly split on the decision to preserve or demolish the mill complex, most were apprehensive of accepting the conditional monies. No concrete decision has been made and the building remains “condemned” in the eyes of
Carmen Rodgers / The Observer
The Tallassee Historical Society would like to see the 1844 mill complex cleaned up and transformed into a waterfront amphitheater. Plans for possible uses were discussed in an open meeting Wednesday afternoon.
city officials for safety hazards. Therefore, some type action will need to be taken in the very near future.
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Our dwelling place is ready
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few years ago, Harold Camping “prophesied” that he had mathematically determined the time between the Crucifixion and the apocalypse. He predicted that the apocalypse would begin on May 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in New Zealand with a monster earthquake rolling eastward across the earth, destroying everything and everyone except the righteous souls who would be saved by the rapture and float away like some helium balloons. It didn’t happen. Maybe he forgot to carry a 1. I do that sometimes when I’m adding. Old Harold blew it in 1994 too, when he freely admitted that the world didn’t end as he predicted, because he made a math error in his calculations. Throughout history, the end of the world has been predicted over and over. It has never happened. Speaking to the “End of the Mayan Calendar” prediction, Hugh Davis, in an article “Will the World End on December, 21, 2012,” made the only guaranteed, absolutely accurate, 100% true statement about end
of the world predictions. He said: “Something will happen on December 21, 2012. What it is or how precisely it is going to go down, no one can really say yet, but something WILL take place . . .” Well, something did happen on 12-21-2012, in fact, many things happened on 12-21-2012, but the world ending was not one of them. You might have been able to discern from what I’ve said that I’m just a teensy bit skeptical about these end of the world predictions. But, despite my skepticism, and perhaps yours, we have to consider that it might happen. What if the world had ended today? What if the world ends tomorrow or next year? What if? And, the answer is, I think, pretty simple. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so
REV. BOB HENDERSON Trinity Episcopal
that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:1-3 (RSV) If and when the world ends, we don’t have to worry, because there are many rooms for us in God’s mansions, many dwelling places for us. This passage is known as Jesus’ “Farewell Address.” During the last supper with the disciples, he begins preparing them for his crucifixion and death. Jesus has washed their feet, Judas has gone out, Jesus has told them that he will only be with them for a little while longer, And he says, “Let not your hearts be troubled.” There is little doubt that in Jewish thought “My Father’s house” means heaven. John uses the Greek word Monay to describe the house. This word was translated as: “mansions” in the King James; “abiding places”
by William Barclay; “rooms” in the RSV; and “dwelling places” in the NRSV. In truth, the term “abiding place,” or “dwelling place” is probably closer to the sense of the word. But what kind of dwelling place is it? William Barclay points out in his daily Bible study series that the Jews believed that there were several “grades” of “blessedness.” Blessedness was based on the righteousness of a person’s worldly acts, and that determined what room a person would get in heaven. Many of us, today, perpetuate that idea, hoping, praying, that others get their “just deserts” and are put in the second basement, while we get the penthouse. We want others to get what we think they deserve, while we do not. Barclay goes on to suggest, however, that the passage, “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places” simply means that in heaven there is room enough for all: “. . .[H]eaven is as wide as the heart of God and there is room for all. Jesus is saying to his friends: ‘Don’t be afraid. Men may shut their doors
upon you. But in heaven you will never be shut out.’” I think that is the best interpretation of the passage, especially in light of the End of the World Predictions and the fear of our destruction. All of us think about our deaths and, deep inside, fear death. I think we as individuals and we as the church can help relieve this fear of death if we believe and teach this simple truth: “Believe in God, believe in me, for there is room enough in heaven for all of us.” Death doesn’t matter. When we die, we will be with God. God has a place for us, a place we will be loved, cared for, healed. Make no mistake, death will come to us all, but we need not fear it. When death comes, we will be embraced in God’s love to dwell with him forever. “Do not let your hearts be troubled” about death. “Believe in God, believe also in “Jesus.” In my Father’s house are many dwelling places.” There is a dwelling place reserved for us all.
Religion Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
On Sunday, July 10 a.m. Morning Prayer worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/
Westside Independent Baptist Church
Cowabunga VBS July 11-15 from 6p.m. until 8p.m. All ages, nursery-adult are welcome
St. Vincent de Paul
OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ and FM 101.1 in Tallassee. Listen Live on www. wacqradio.com or the TuneIn app on your smartphone. The pastor of St. Vincent de Paul is Monsignor Charles Troncale. July 17 - Apostolic Authority and the Pope July 24 - Marriage and the Eucharist part 1 July 31 - Marriage and the Eucharist part 2 August 7 - Making Catholic Moral Decisions (Jim Toner) August 14 - Making Catholic Moral Decisions (Jim Toner) August 21 - By Faith Alone part 1 August 28 - By Faith Alone part 2 September 4 - Which Came First part 1 September 11 - Which Came First part 2
Damascus Missionary Baptist Church
The Rev. Leon Baker and First Lady Dorothy Baker will be celebrating their 16th Church Anniversary at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church in Hardaway, Alabama on Sunday, July 10th at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister for the occasion is Rev. Dr. G. W. C. Richardson, pastor of the Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church in Montgomery, AL. We welcome all to come and celebrate with us.
Westside Independent Baptist Church
One Day Revival, July 17. Dr. Ron Rielly, Evangelist for 36, founder and president of Ambassadors for Christ will be preaching. There will also be special music. This will be an exciting time at Westside Baptist and everyone is invit-
ed to join in the celebration.
First Baptist Reeltown
It’s time for Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church, Reeltown. Come and join us as we take kids on the adventure of a lifetime. We will travel deep into the expansive and wonderful sea - the sea of God’s Word. When submerged, we will discover that Jesus didn’t just see what’s on the outside of people but looked deep down on the inside. So grab your goggles, step into your flippers, and dive in to find truth below the surface! VBS starts Sunday, July 10th and goes through Friday, July 15th. The time each night is 6 - 8 PM. On Saturday, July 9th, we invite you to “Rummage for a Reason”. The rummage sale will be held from 7 AM until 12 NOON in the “air conditioned” Fellowship Hall at FBCR. All proceeds will benefit the James Denning family. You are always invited to regular services at FBCR. We have Sunday Worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 AM. Sunday School begins at 9:45 with classes for all ages. Wednesday night bible study begins at 6:30 PM and also includes a class for everyone. Please join us at FBCR. We are located at 16963 Hwy 49 S, Notasulga ½ mile north of Reeltown school.
Salem Macon Baptist Church
Will have our 176th Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday July 17, 2016 at 10:00. Rev. Marc Pargo, former pastor of SMBC, will be our speaker. Our singers will be Sweet Assurance from Montgomery, AL. A fellowship meal will follow the worship service. Please invite all former members to come and enjoy seeing old friends and relatives. Salem Macon is located at 4647 Tallapoosa Street, Notasulga, Al, 14 miles east of Tallassee and 5 miles west of Notasulga. Rev. Mike Stephens is pastor and Tim Bunn is Music Director.
First United Methodist Church
Choir Camp—That Joe-he’s so dreamy! The classic Old Testament story of Joseph is retold in the exuberant times and music of the 50’s. It’s surfer beats, leather jackets, and surfboards but the gospel truth remains the same… trust the Lord with all your heart. This is a day camp open
to anyone in the church or community that is entering first grade through those exiting sixth grade. We will learn an entire musical with narration, choreography, sets, and of course MUSIC. Camp hours are: Sunday, July 10, 2-4 PM, Kick-off party (mandatory) ; Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, 9 AM-3 PM; Thursday night, July 14, 7 PM, Program. To register, call the church office at 283-2195 or sign up in the bulletin. The cost of camp is $10 per camper, due upon arrival to camp. The deadline to register is June 20. Call now, space is limited!
Westside Baptist Church
Will celebrate it’s 54th anniversary on July 24. Dr. Robert Keeton, missionary with Rock of Ages Prison Ministry will be preaching in the morning service. Lunch will be served afterwards. There will also be special music. There will be no evening service on the 24th.
Mount Olive Baptist Church
Glory be to God! Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be celebrating their 18th pastoral anniversary of Rev. L.D Holstick and First Lady Minister, Twinita Holstick. The celebration will be on July 24 at 2:30p.m. Mt. Olive members, family and friends come join us as we celebrate this glorious anniversary for our pastor. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Jerry Humpry, pastor of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Wetumpka, AL. Liberty Hill Baptist Church congregation will also accompany him. We would like for everyone to come worship with joy, love and giving thanks for the man chosen by God to be our shepherd. We are looking forward to seeing all of our brothers and sisters of Christ here to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, and also give thanks to our pastor.
East Tallassee United Methodist Church
The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vendors are welcome: new items, old items, crafts, youth groups, ball teams, baked goods, produce and food. The flea market is sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located across from City Hall. We will offer various priced booths. To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.
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 5675754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook 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
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 5691952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 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 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-3665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 569-2851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY
Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 514-1097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 567-3668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-5389415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 5670620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 567-0311 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670
Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 5691510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 567-9886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God Hwy 143, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 5670476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 569-2122 EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 252-8618 Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-7534 St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook
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11th Annual Wags N’ Whiskers Auction weeks away HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELMORE COUNTY NEWS By REA CORD Executive Director Humane Society of Elmore County
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t is now less than a month until our 11th annual Wags ‘N Whiskers Auction on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the Wetumpka Civic Center, 212 S. Main Street, Wetumpka. If you have not been to our auction before, best thing to do right now is go to our special auction website: www.elmorehumane.auction where you can see all of the items (less any ‘too late to classify”) that will be available! This is both a silent and live auction and hard to believe anyone can’t find something to bid on as there is always an incredible variety of items. We will open the doors to the Civic Center at 6 p.m. and be prepared for a long line waiting to get in! DJ Ziggy from PowerSounds USA will get us going as our Master of Ceremonies and you will definitely enjoy a super selection of hors d’oerves provided by Creek Casino Wetumpka. From 7:15
– 8 p.m, Scott & Michelle Williams, and the crew from High as the Sky Auction Company will make sure our live auction is fast, furious and fun! Silent Auction bidding will go on throughout and continue until the final whistle. For your planning this is a fun evening that could well last until 9 p.m. bidding wise. Once bidding is over our many auction volunteers will then help everyone collect their items and complete final payment processing. Besides all the items to bid on, there will be door prizes (and our door prizes are awesome) and chances to win either a huge Alabama or Auburn Football basket chalked full of items! You can pre-purchase tickets ($25 couple/$15 single) at our shelter (255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka) or at the door. We also have a limited number of tables seating eight for $300 – come to the shelter or call us at 334567-3377 to pay for your table before they are all gone! And we have plenty of fliers if you would like to help us advertise around the River Region. Our Silent Auction has become a definite ‘go to’ event and all of the proceeds raised help us care for the 300+ pets with us during this very busy time of year. So the more the merrier as it keeps the bidding fun and you are also bound to run into many fellow friends and animal lovers.
HSEC - Pet of the week – JoJo JoJo is a Boxer/Lab mix girl, right at a year old, only about 45 lbs. She is great with other dogs, loves everyone, is playful but not over the top, quite smart and eager to please and just loves attention. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under 1 year old; cats over one year old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, 45 days of pet health insurance and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org for more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions this week Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. -3 p.m..
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Ballard ‘excited’ after competing at U.S. Trials By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
Foster Ballard crossed one dream off his list, and the race to achieve his ultimate goal pushes on. At 19, the 2015 Elmore County High graduate jumped off the blocks and hit the water with an opportunity to swim at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, competing at the U.S. Swimming Olympics Trials in Omaha this past weekend. Ballard placed 110th overall in the Men’s 100-meter butterfly at 55.5, swam in the men’s 200meter individual medley and posted a personal best 2:06.35 in the 200-meter butterfly, amidst battling 18-time Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and five-time gold medalists Ryan Lochte, among others. “It was great to be there with the best of the best; it reminded me that this was the Kentucky Derby of swimming – all the hot shots come down to compete,” Ballard, a freshman swimmer at Auburn University, said. “To be there, racing guys like Phelps and Lochte, knowing they’re on the wall next to you waiting to push off, that was different. “Going in, I was a little nervous. But I got there and I had one best time for one of my
races and the other two, I was right at my best times. When I was done with my last event, I wasn’t disappointed, but excited to make it that far. I can mark one dream off the list, but I get to keep chasing goals.” Ballard’s mom, Tonya, along with his grandparents, Joan and Bruce Christian, two sisters, Brantley and Rebecca and his girlfriend, Ashton Hughes made the trek to watch him compete at the Trials and were among the 20,000 spectators – the largest crowd he’s ever seen for a meet. “It actually made it more enjoyable. Standing on the block, seeing all those people, you just have to get your shoulders loose and get ready,” he said. One of the things Ballard said he learned from competing against the professionals and being in that environment was focus and self-preparation. “When you come into a meet, you need to be very prepared within yourself, focused and keep your energy under control. I’m more of a guy that likes to stay calm up to the racing point,” Ballard said. “Yeah, swimming is awesome, but I like to keep some perspective: if I do great today, life will go on; if I don’t do great today, life will go on. I try to undermine what I’m doing, so I can keep myself
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Eclectic native and Auburn University freshman swimmer Foster Ballard poses with his family during the U.S. Swimming Olympic Trials in Omaha this past weekend.
in tact and not get too nervous.” Watching his fellow American swimmers miss out on the Olympic team by hundredths of a second, Ballard said he realized what it’d take to mark off the next dream on his list. “Some of the guys that were making finals, their coach would say they could count on one hand how many practices they’ve missed in the last few years. It’s about the choices you make every day,” he said. “Do you want to eat some pie or will
you choose to eat vegetables? Would you rather work or hang out with friends? “It’s about long term commitment, getting on your game and focus for the next four years. That’s what makes the difference in being one of the guys that makes it on the team. Guys invest wholeheartedly in it, and you can see it in their reactions after the race. The guys that missed the team by that little, they are destroyed.”
Central Alabama Tribe takes runner-up at World Series By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
Central Alabama Tribe 11U travel baseball team’s remarkable season came to an end Saturday with a runner-up finish in the USSSA Global World Series 11U Tournament in Orange Beach. After winning 50 games this travel season, including the first seven contests in the World Series, the Tribe ran out of steam in the championship, falling to the Baytown, Texas-based RBI Baseball 11U, 10-7. “It was pretty remarkable to say the least,” team manager Louie Bell said. “We went down there, faced a bunch of teams from all over the Southeast and fared well. The boys fought hard, as hard as I’ve seen anybody play, any team that I’ve coached, and they played their hearts out.” The Tribe’s “one game at a time” mantra worked, as they got off to a blazing start to the tournament – a start that was delayed three-anda-half hours. The Wetumpka-based squad went undefeated through pool play and bracket play leading up to the title game, including a 9-1 win over RBI Baseball in the winner’s bracket quarterfinals. The Tribe won three one-run games, including a walk-off, 6-5, over Troup-R AAA, out of Lagrange, Georgia in the semifinals. In the World Series championship matchup, the top-seeded Tribe scored five runs in the bottom of the first and held a 5-2 advantage going to the fourth. “The first three innings started well for our guys. At the fourth inning, we lost our composure,” Bell said. “I think our boys got tired and
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The Central Alabama Tribe 11U finished runner-up in the USSSA Global World Series 11U Tournament this past week in Orange Beach. The team is (back row, left to right): Eyan Eason, Cooper Rogers, DJ Tolliver, Dorion Jackson, Jamar Greene, Matt Middleton, TJ Lambert, Damonte Mitchell; (front row, left to right) Christian Hill, Caleb Jackson, Gabe Jackson, Ethan Beard and Paxton Wingard; and (sitting) Camden Bell.
complacent, and the other team, they were a great team. They fought back, never got down. “We got the last at-bat, but we unable to capitalize on our lead. With the championship game being what it is, it ended up being the two best teams, and they got the better of us at that time.” Christian Hill led the Tribe in the title game with two RBIs, and T.J. Lambert collected three hits. For the tourney, Lambert and D.J. Tolliver had five RBIs and Hill, Dorion Jackson and Matt Middleton each collected four RBIs. While the team couldn’t punctuate their
remarkable run with a World Series championship, the Tribe left a lasting impression, not only with itself but also with its competitors. “We came into the tournament kind of unknown, and we left as one of the most talked-about teams. We ended the season with 50 wins, that’s a pretty remarkable thing,” Bell said. “No matter that we came in second, we were extremely proud of them. They fought as hard as they could fight, and in the end, we faced a good team and they got us on that day.” Central Alabama Tribe will be moving up to 12U in August as well as starting a 9U team.
AWF announces summer camp schedule STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Don’t spend your entire summer jaded by the pool — join the hundreds of happy campers who are attending this year’s Expedition Lanark Summer Day Camp through Aug. 5. Expedition Lanark’s weeklong camp sessions offer unique themes using both plants and animals to create a fun, outdoor learning experience. Campers explore field, forest, stream, and pond environments while participating in activities such as nature discovery hikes, canoeing, swimming, field games, fishing, nature scavenger hunts, and tree, plant and animal identification. Explore the natural world of the ANC as Tadpoles (age 5), Nature Navigators (ages 6-7), Trail Blazers (ages 8-9), Heritage Explorers (ages 10-11), Counselors in Training (ages 12-15), Boys in Action (ages 10-15), or Gross Out Camp Sponsored by Fresh Air Family (ages 6-9). Try your hand at Fishing Fundamentals (various
ages) or put your survival skills to the test during High Adventure Week (ages 12-15). There will be two different High Adventure weeks; one at Cedar Creek Lodge in Dallas County and the other kayaking or canoeing down the Coosa. Don’t forget about Gross Out Camp sponsored by Fresh Air Family (ages 6-9). You can also join us for a three-day mini-camp called the Yak Attack (ages 12-15). There are planned activities going on all the time at the NaturePlex, and the schedule is going to get a little more exciting: Monday-Friday a nature-themed movie will play at the top of every hour. Every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-4 p.m., join us for a Creature Feature, to participate in a hands-on encounter with one of our resident animals. Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 a.m., hit one of the trails with our experienced naturalist to learn about the woods, water, and wildlife that make Lanark such a beautiful place. Don’t forget every third Thursdaybeginning
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Above, participants in last summer’s camp show off their cool treats. This year the Expedition Lanark Summer Day Camp runs through Aug. 5.
at 6 p.m.bring the entire family out for a special program that is sure keep you coming back for more! Saturdays are always a big deal at the NaturePlex with movies playing at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; and special planned outside-oriented activity at 11:30 a.m. with animal encounters or feeding time at 1 p.m.
Daily admission is $5 per person, which allows you to enjoy our five miles of boardwalks and trails, explore the new Discovery Hall, view scheduled movies in the new Theater, visit the Gift Shop, and participate in scheduled, nature-infused programming led by our Alabama Nature Center professionals.
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Sports Briefs Future Prospect to hold softball camp Future Prospects Academy Softball Camp participants will receive exposure to college-styled tutelage. The Millbrook-based baseball and softball travel and instruction organization will hold the camp Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 10 to 18. Cost will be $50 per camper, along with an additional $10 for pitching and catching instruction. Six guest instructors, who will help direct with the FPA staff, will highlight the one-day camp with lessons in infield technique, hitting, speed and agility, as well as pitching and catching. The guest teachers boast a wealth of softball knowledge and experience on the Division-I, Division-II and NAIA levels – two additional instructors were on teams who made the NCAA College World Series this season. Campers will receive individual evaluations on fielding, hitting and pitching. To register, e-mail FPPride@gmail or FutureProspectsAcademy@ wowway.com, or send a text message to (251) 593-5909 or (334) 315-0234.
Youth football camp comes to Edgewood Edgewood Academy will host the 2016 Edgewood Academy Youth Football Camp Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to Noon at Charles P. Storrs Field. Registration costs $75 per child for ages 5 to 14, including a camp T-shirt. Snacks will be provided every day for each camper. Newly hired Edgewood Academy head football coach Eric Folmar will head up the instruction. During the camp, participants will be taught lessons from current and former collegiate football players, as well as current Wildcat players. Campers will need to bring cleats and sneakers. To sign-up, make checks payable to Edgewood Academy Attn: Eric Folmar, 5475 Elmore Road, Elmore, AL 36025 and include child T-shirt size. For additional information, please call (334) 717-0205 or (334) 5675102, or send an e-mail to efolmar@edgewoodacademy.org.
Edgewood to host softball camp The fifth annual Elmore County Softball Camp runs Monday through Wednesday next week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edgewood Academy sports complex. Registration costs $75 per child for ages 5 to 14, including a camp T-shirt and lunch each day of the camp. Edgewood Academy head softball coach Chris George will head up the instruction at the camp and will be joined by current Edgewood varsity and junior varsity players. At the camp, attendees will learn the fundamentals including: hitting, fielding, throwing, base running and sliding. Campers will need to bring cleats, sneakers, glove and sunscreen for each day. To sign-up, contact Chris George at cgeorge@ edgewoodacademy.org or (251) 605-6256. Checks may be submitted prior to camp or the first morning of camp.