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WEDNESDAY • JUNE 1, 2016

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VOL. 118, NO.19

Weekend shooting leaves one man wounded By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

A feud ruptured into violence late Saturday as shots were exchanged at a gathering of people near a location off Crenshaw Road, leaving one man wounded when a bullet struck him in the mouth and exited his ear, Elmore County Sheriff’s officials said. Sheriff Bill Franklin said a Wetumpka man, Christopher McKenzie, 23, was

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involved in the shooting, and had a warrant issued for his arrest on 2nd degree assault charges. The incident was described as a melee, with several people exchanging fire in the late Saturday, early Sunday hours just after midnight, Franklin said.

Another man has been arrested for what was said to be his involvement in the shooting, also on 2nd degree assault charges. Devarous Hill, 20, was said to have driven to the location of the incident, along with the victim, from Montgomery. He was described as a friend of the victim. Franklin said Hill was arrested for contributing to the incident, which

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Sgt. Darrell Spraggins with the Wetumpka Police Department guides Margaret McGuire, left, and Diane Bass, right, through a shooting course set up at the WPD firing range Saturday for the department’s newly created gun safety course.

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Local women blast through training course at gun safety event By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

Women from around the river region descended on Wetumpka with arsenals of firearms and hundreds of rounds worth of ammunition to learn gun safety from Wetumpka police and then blast away at targets with pistols, shotguns

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Elmore County Sheriff’s Office said a Wetumpka resident was the victim of credit card fraud, and the suspects were said to have gone to extra lengths to avoid detection by mimicking their spending patterns. Sheriff Bill Franklin said a card was created from the individual’s personal information, and the suspects were trying, to some extent, to “mirror image” what the victim bought, and where, in order to avoid alerting the card company or individual to suspicious spending. The suspects were described as two black males and, according to a Central Alabama Crime Stoppers report, are wanted for multi-

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and semi-automatic rifles. About 13 women were said to have gathered at the Wetumpka Police Department’s firing range Saturday. Despite the constant ring of pistol fire, it was an atmosphere like any other friendly outdoor weekend gathering. When the firing ceased, they paused See GUN • Page 3

Thursday, the Elmore County Commission received an ‘AA’ rating from Standard and Poor’s Global for 2016 general obligation warrants. The ‘AA’ rating was also affirmed for the county’s existing general obligation debt. The report reflects a stable outlook for the county with very strong reserves stating management will not spend reserves below its reserve policy. The county’s capacity to meet its financial commitment is very strong. During the March 28 Elmore County Commission Meeting, the Commission approved a Bond Issue Parameters Resolution to seek bonds to obtain long-term financing by issuing warrants of the county in a principal amount sufficient to obtain approximately $2,000,000 in funds for a portion of the energy savings improvements to county facilities. Commission Chairman, David Bowen stated, “This AA rating is a testament to the strong management team this Commission has put in place and the many years of sound financial management by this Commission.” See COMMISSION • Page 3

Spending patterns copied in identity theft of Wetumpka resident By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

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Elmore County Commission receives ‘AA’ credit rating

Eclectic celebration reminds citizens of importance of Memorial Day The town of Eclectic held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning as citizens paid homage to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Guest speaker U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert J. Cook with the Alabama National Guard said it was an honor and a privilege to speak to the assembled group, which included not only family members of fallen service members but also a number of veterans remembering family and friends during the morning service. Cook, who served overseas in Iraq in 2009, told the group that families have a friend in the Alabama National Guard. Cook then proceeded to remind those in attendance as to why we See MEMORIAL • Page 5

resulted in the victim’s injury. The victim was said to be a 20-yearold Montgomery resident. “He was very fortunate to live,” said Franklin. He said that not many people sustained a gunshot wound to the mouth, which passed through their head and lived, and he believed the victim would

ple charges of fraudulent use of a credit card. Images taken from surveillance footage released with the report show two men at a location that was said to be a retail store on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. According to the report, investigators said the stolen information was used at multiple locations in Montgomery, and was obtained from the victim’s debit card. “We always caution people of how and where and when you use your card,” said Franklin. He said the “mimicking” behavior was just another extent some one could go to in order to “obtain an identity,” a crime which he said was the most rapidly growing nationwide.

Left, surveillance footage captures two suspects wanted in connection with multiple charges of fraudulent use of a credit card.

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Area Calendar June 1

POOL OPENING DAY: Pool season for 2016 begins Wednesday June 1 at 1 p.m. and ends Saturday, July 30. Hours of operation will be MondaySaturday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Daily pass is $3 per day and individual pass is $45, family pass for up to four in same household is $60 and five or more $75 for season. SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: Free summer meals for kids and teens will be served in Tallassee. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Call 283-6864 for location and other information. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Summer Reading program at Tallassee City Library begins. For more information, call 283-2732.

June 3

Relay for Life Paint the Town Purple at J.E “Hot” O’Brien Stadium

June 4

CHURCH OUTREACH: Grace Baptist Church of Wetumpka will be hosting a community outreach event at Level Park in Wetumpka on Saturday, June 4th. Activities will start at 1:00 PM at the basketball court on North Opotheola Street. There will be some kickball games and Bible preaching as well as free food and drinks while they last. Please come and join us for an afternoon of fun for all ages!

June 5

GOSPEL MUSIC: Lebanon Baptist Church in Titus is hosting Justified in concert Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Come visit for an evening of great gospel music.

JUNE 6

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Join us for our Submerged Vacation Bible School, Monday, June 6

through June 10 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. For children ages Kindergarten-6th grade. Family night will be Wednesday, June 8 at 6:30 pm at Carrville Baptist Church.

kadepot.com. To sign children up for your activities including the opportuinity to sing with Jess, contact Kristy Meanor Depot Executive Director.

June 7

BASKETBALL CAMP: Birmingham Southern Basketball Camp begins. For more information call Coach Hollinquest at (256) 404-2657 or call the high school (334) 283-2187.

Industrial Development Board meeting 1 Twin Creek Drive from 5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

June 10-11

TALLASSEE NOW: Tallassee Now event is set for June 11 at Bell Park and J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium.

June 13-July 8

SWIM LESSONS: First session of swim lessons for ages 4 and up (must be 4 by time of lesson) will be 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.

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June 23

BEEKEEPING CAMP: The Central Alabama Beekeepeers and Elmore County 4-H are hosting a beekeeping camp June 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 14. Take a look into the fascinating world of honey bees and see the role they play in our everyday lives. Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt and snack. Participants must bring a sack lunch. For more information and to register contact Allyson Andrews at 334799-2254 or call at allyson. andrews@icloud.com

June 14-16

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Wall Street AME ZION Church at 71 Zion Street in Tallassee is hosting vacation Bible School June 14-16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rev. Edwrin Sutton is the host pastor. Preschool children to adults and ministers are invited to take part in this fun-filled Bible program. For more information contact Mrs. Jeannetta Brooks at 334-283-2594.

June 17

CONCERT: Jessica Meuse will perform a concert June17 at 7 p.m on the Wetumpka Depot Players Depot Stage. Local children will have the opportunity to have a private jam session with Jessica prior to the concert and will perform a song or two with her at the end of her performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 334-8681440 or online at wetump-

JUNE 25

Central Alabama Comprehensive Health, Inc will hold the Annual Recognition and Silent Auction and Roast of the Honorable Deborah H. Biggers, District Court Judge. Supporting Honorees: The Honorable Miles D. Robinson, commissioner district 1, Macon County Commission. Dr. Fazel Martine, CEO of Prime Care Medical. This event will be held Saturday, June 25 at 2p.m. at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex in Tuskegee, AL. Donations are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Maggie Antoine at 334-3391202 or maggieantonie@ charter.net.

JUNE 27

BASKETBALL CAMP: Auburn University (Chuck Person Shooting Camp For more information call coach Hollinquest at (256) 4042657 or call the high school (334) 283-2187.

June 28-30

HOOPS CAMP: The Tallassee boy’s basketball team is hosting a summer camp June 28-30. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8-14 and will be grouped in ages 8-11 and 12-14. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and will be run by the varsity coaches and players. There will be drills for shooting, ball handling and five-on-five drills. There will also be a contest for free throw shooting and a 3-point shooter contest. For more information call coach Cecil Hollinquest at (256) 404-2657 or call the high school (334) 283-2187.

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. ONGOING EVENTS 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 224-8509804 with questions. WETUMPKA CITY POPS: Wetumpka City Pops community band rehearses on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Wetumpka City Administration building. Any woodwind, brass, and percussion players are encouraged to participate. SANTUCK FLEA MARKET: First Saturday, March-December, dawn to 2 p.m in the area surrounding Santuck Baptist Church. An outdoor flea market with booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food and more. Free admission to the public with free parking available. For info,

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Present receipt(s) from any retail businesses in the City Limits of Tallassee totaling $100.00 or more, dated between May 15, 2016June 7, 2016 and receive up to 6 BBQ plates during the Tallassee Now BBQ Festival for $1.00 each. (Regular price $8 per plate). Bring the receipts to the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce no later than June 7th to redeem . Chamber OfÀce located at 17 Sistrunk in Downtown Tallassee Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri-- 9am to 12pm. Pick up plates at O’Brien Stadium between 10am and 1pm on Saturday, June 11.

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 334578-9485. SIT AND SEW: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All sewers and knitters welcome. Bring your own sewing machine or hand-sewing project. Assistance and encouragement to help you through your project. Ironing board and iron provided. Free. For info, call 334-578-9485 or visit www.arrac.org. 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 334313-1646. 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. NEW REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES DIY Classes - Every first and third Monday at 1 p.m. Do It Yourself Classes to learn to make things you can use around the house, including soap, lotions, crafts and decorations. Uno Wednesdays - 1 p.m. every Wednesday take part in a rousing game or two of Uno.

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to reload their array of firearms. While reloading they conversed, compared notes and listened to Sgt. Darrell Spraggins, who instructed them in the techniques of law enforcement, and gave insider tips about self-protection in precarious settings. As a new service of the WPD, having begun earlier this year, it was only the second time the class had been offered, said Wetumpka Police Chief Danny Billingsley. As one of the creators of the program, along with two range instructors, Spraggins and Cpl. Elijah Christian, Billingsley said there was a need for the service. “You get more people today carrying guns than you ever have, and they just want to be familiar with their weapon,” said Billingsley, “Some of these ladies have never held a weapon or fired a weapon and it lets them feel more comfortable if they’re going to carry one.” He said their first event in February had nearly 30 participants. The idea, Billingsley said, was to familiarize them with their own firearm through a roughly one-hour safety class, followed by a 50-round shooting course at the range. Starting at a 25-yard marker, he said they made their way closer to their targets incrementally, guided by one of the range instructors, all the way up to a two-and-ahalf yard distance. At the end of the course, the women were treated to a trial run with a tactical 12-gauge shotgun, and semi-automatic rifle. There was hesitancy by some of the learners to use the shotgun loaded with buckshot, however all seemed willing enough to pick up the rifle and fire the five shots they were allocated. One of the women present said she had been around weapons most of her life, but attended because she wanted to get more confidence in a concealed carry scenario in the event she had to draw her weapon.

She said, as a Prattville resident, recent violent crimes in the area also affected her decision to attend. “People are unpredictable and people are scary. There have been incidents lately where people are getting shot and it’s been more and more popular and not just in Montgomery. It’s in Prattville, it’s in Wetumpka, and so it’s becoming more prevalent in our society,” said T.J. Ferrara. Ferrara said she is a retired E7 Master Sergeant with the Air Force and now works as a contractor on base in Montgomery. She had two handguns at the event, one, said to be a semi-automatic .40 caliber and the other a seven-shot snub-nose .357. She said in all she fired about 150 rounds that day. Despite recent crime, Ferrara gave other reasons for attending the course. “And, I think that it’s important to exercise your second amendment rights responsibly. It doesn’t mean ‘hey every redneck can just have a gun’, and women especially. If you’ve got a weapon you need to be confident and know how to use it, otherwise it can be turned against you,” Ferrara said. “So I think it’s important because we do come up in situations where you don’t know what’s going to happen and I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.” The other women to go through last round of training for the day, Diane Bass and Margaret McGuire said they worked together with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Confidence seemed to be their common answer for attending the course. “The big thing for me, it was a brand new weapon and I wanted to get comfortable with it and so it took away the fear that I had of using that weapon,” said Diane Bass. The other reason, Bass said, was because her son, an officer with the WPD, encouraged her.

Commission The report stated that S&P’s long term rating reflects its view that Elmore County: • Has a strong economy, with access to a broad and diverse metropolitan statistical area. Elmore County is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area. • The county has adequate management, with standard financial policies and practices under S&P’s Financial Management Assessment methodology. • Adequate budgetary performance, with operating results that could improve in the near term. • Very strong budgetary flexibility, with an available fund balance in fiscal 2014 of 37 percent of operating expenditures. • Very strong liquidity, with total government available cash at 43 percent of total government expenditures. • Strong debt and contingent liability position, with debt service carrying charges at 4.8 percent of expenditures and net direct debt that is 79.1 of total government fund revenue, as well as low overall net debt at less than 3 percent of market value. • The county also achieved an adequate institutional framework score. According to the report, the county’s market value

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survive his injuries. Franklin said McKenzie fired off several rounds along with Hill and one of those rounds struck the victim. Hill and the victim were standing near the car, while McKenzie was standing on the other side of the yard at the scene of the shooting, Franklin said. Details of the incident, as to who was shooting at whom and why, have not been officially released, however Franklin said it appeared to result from an argument and an ongoing feud. A 9mm handgun was recovered from Hill, Franklin said. Franklin said ECSO had been called on multiple occasions and have made prior arrests at the location of the shooting, which is near a residence and what was described as a mechanic’s shop.

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grew by 2.5 percent over the past year to $7.8 billion in 2015. The report stated that the county’s officials prepare monthly budget to actual financial reports that are shared among the management team. It notes that the county has a general fund reserve target that states reserves should be at 15 to 30 percent of expenditures to deal with potential shortfalls. S&P said that the county lacks a formal long-range financial and capital plan, but officials discuss the impact of major projects and expenditures routinely with department heads. Under the portion of the report relating to budgetary performance, S&P notes that the county had operating deficits of negative 7.5 percent across all governmental funds in fiscal 2014, but notes a net operating surplus in the county’s general fund of $645,000 or 3.8 percent and positive operating results across all governmental funds. The report goes on to state that the county has historically demonstrated an ability to access capital markets by issuing general obligation debt in the past 15 years. The overall view of the county was positive according to the report.

AA rating constitutes a high grade with prime rating at AAA. The report goes on to state, “The stable outlook reflects our opinion that we will not raise or lower the rating over the twoyear outlook horizon. The outlook further reflects our view of the county’s very strong reserves, and

that management will not spend down reserves below its reserve policy. In addition, the outlook reflects our opinion that Elmore will remain what we consider to be a broad and diverse MSA, and that the county will continue to experience steady economic growth.”

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Constantly in search of a decent night’s sleep

haven’t slept well for years. Sometimes it takes hours to fall asleep and when I do sleep, Fuller it’s not good sleep. If I hear anything out of the norm, I’m on high alert for the rest of the night. It wasn’t always like this. One night, just a few years ago, I slept at a friend’s house, and the next morning was told about the neighbors’ house burning down overnight. The neighbors came over to the house I was staying at to call 911. Later, in the wee hours of the morning, the house was full of people, including police officers and firemen, and I slept right through it all. Back in February, my doctor at the VA prescribed a sleep study for me. Because only certain places work with the VA Health Net program, I had to go out of town to have the study conducted. When I set up the appointment, they asked if distance was a factor, and I told them that it wasn’t. When I got the notification in the mail, my appointment was in Montgomery— Montgomery, Maryland. Distance turned out to be a factor. It was a simple mistake and was easily corrected. I finally had it done on May 24 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery—Montgomery, Alabama. The young lady taking care of me was fantastic and professional in every way, but I was a bit nervous. My blood pressure usually hovers around 120/80 but when I got there it was 152/122. I’ve been blessed with pretty good health over my lifetime, as evident by this being the first night I’d ever spent in a hospital, but I was uncertain of the outcome, which had me a bit on edge. She hooked me up to all

kinds of wires like a cyborg and put globs of goo in my hair and then started hooking up little jumper cables to places all over my body—to some places I could neither see nor reach. I thought that was bad enough but then I had to go to the bathroom. I had visions of electrocution. It was not a pretty sight. Just before lights out, she taped stuff to my face and shoved some more tubes up my nose. Comfort was not in my future. In my mind, I didn’t sleep worth a toot, and when she woke me the next morning, I was wide awake. “How do you think you slept?” she asked. “Not very well at all,” I replied. “I was up all night. I didn’t want to get up to use the bathroom, and I’m not used to sleeping on my back.” “Well, we start grading sleep apnea at 5 and it can go to, well, whatever. We had you at 2.5, and you were asleep 93% of the time,” she said. “That’s amazing! You’re in great health.” And, I really did feel good, and I have been sleeping better. Three days before the doctor prescribed the study, I decided to cut down on my drinking and haven’t had a drink since, not that I’ve quit. I’ve also lost 22 pounds since the beginning of the year. There’s no doubt those two factors are contributing to my better sleeping habits. Perhaps the key is to cover my body in wires and goo each night. Who knows? It’s worth a shot. It also didn’t hurt that I didn’t have to battle for space on the bed with my dog and cat. It is their bed, after all; they just let me sleep there, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. 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.

New movie shows different side of war

ver the Memorial Day weekend I happened to see a movie trailer for a new movie starring Matthew McConaughey. Entitled “The Free State of Jones,” it chronicles the story of Newton Knight, an interesting individual, who was part of an anti-Confederacy group in Jones County, Mississippi. I say interesting because the real story of what happened in Jones County, Mississippi during the Civil War is two parts legend, one part conjecture and another part actual truth. The motive of Knight and his group is still debated, with some labeling him a hero, while others label him little better than an outlaw. Whatever the case, the movie, which I have not seen, will surely add Hollywood’s spin to this already convoluted tale. Therefore, this column is not meant as an advertisement for the movie, it honestly might be quite terrible. What is interesting about the story behind the movie is that it brings to light a little known fact about the Civil War, namely that there were pockets of opponents

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to the war throughout the South. As a boy growing up in Mississippi, I had been fed a version of the romanticized and idealized view of the old south, as I got older, stories like the ones regarding what happened in Jones County fascinated me. The fact that there were significant numbers of Unionists in the South was an interesting rebuttal to any ideas of a unified south. Alabama had its own version of the Free State of Jones. Winston County, Alabama was a hotbed of pro-Union activity, as were other parts of Northern Alabama. Significant portions of eastern Tennessee were also strongly Union as were the counties of northwest Virginia, which ultimately separated to become West Virginia. The interesting thing is that

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there were significant numbers of those in the south who opposed the concept of secession, some even to the point of raising arms against their fellow Southerners. By some estimates, around 100,000 southerners actually fought for the Union armies, including some 3,000 from Alabama, mainly northern Alabama. This is a different side of the war than some might be used to. The idea too that there were those in the South who had the foresight to oppose slavery, even while many of their neighbors supported the institution is quite intriguing. It shows that even during those times there were those in the South who understood that owning another human being was not acceptable conduct. The story though is part of history that we aren’t always taught. It proves that there are always at least two, and sometimes dozens of different sides to a story. Caroll is the managing editor of The Herald.

ometimes the best thing that the legislature can do in a session is to pass very little legislation. That can be said of this year’s regular legislative session, which ended several weeks ago. Not many bills made it through the legislative labyrinth. Gov. Robert Bentley made a proposed $800 million prison construction bond issue the cornerstone of his legislative agenda. It failed but not surprising given Bentley’s irrelevance in the legislative process. The surprising aspect is that the proposal got any traction at all. It came close to passing even though it looked like something that Gerald Wallace would dream up. Bentley’s prison proposal called for borrowing $800 million in a bond issue with no concrete way to pay back the debt from a disastrously broke General Fund budget. It was a total secret as to where the four prisons were going to be built. I am sure this resonated well with senators and representatives who have prisons in their district or close by. Those prisons in places like Escambia, St. Clair, Elmore and Barbour counties, to name a few, are the largest employers in those counties. There are also serious questions about the design method proposed for the men’s prisons that would have allowed a single architectural firm to get the contract for all three mega men’s prisons. In addition, one general contractor was going to get the contract for all four prisons. One bonding firm was going to get the deal to float the bonds. It sounds to me like some folks were going to get rich on this deal. Legislators were asked

Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers to buy a pig in a poke. Legislators did pass both budgets. In fact, they passed them early in the session. Since passing the budgets is the only constitutional mandate for a session, I would give this session a C+. However, since they killed some bad legislation, I might rate the session a B-. Then again, their failure to vote to allow their constituents the opportunity to vote on a lottery may drop them back to a C. It is beyond comprehension how a legislator could not vote to let their people vote on keeping their money in state. Alabamians buy lottery tickets. They just drive to Georgia, Florida and Tennessee to get them. Thus, giving our money to these states. It is as though they are saying, “Here, Florida. We are so rich you can have some of our money.” They chose instead to cut the Medicaid budget, which will force cuts to services like adult’s and children’s pharmacy and outpatient dialysis. It will also lead to cuts in payments to physicians. Medicaid undergirds Alabama’s entire healthcare delivery system. More than half the births in the state and 47 percent of the children, as well as 60 percent of Alabama’s nursing home residents, are covered by Medicaid. Bentley had repeatedly asked for more money for Medicaid but the legislature ignored his pleas.

The governor was on the sidelines on a proposed gas tax increase for roads and bridges in the state. This proposal never really got off the ground. It appears that the road builders and certain mayors have very little influence in the legislature. Even though the legislature passed a barebones General Fund budget, which cuts state services and state employees’ take home pay again, the special education budget was another story. With the upturn in the economy the education coffers are flush. The state’s $6.3 billion Education Trust Fund Budget was the largest since 2008. It included increases for transportation, classroom supplies and a four percent raise for teachers. The Budget also provided full funding for Education Employees Health Insurance (PEEHIP). However, that increase was offset by the PEEHIP Board voting to increase the cost of individual plans from $15-$30 a month and family plans from $177 to $207 a month. There were hints by the Governor that a Special Session may be called for late summer to address the Medicaid problem and his prison bond issue. However, with clouds hovering over the Governor and Speaker of the House, the spectacle of a Special Session is doubtful. 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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celebrate Memorial Day. “The first day of summer is here,” Cook said, noting that many families will be spending their time having cookouts and enjoying the day on Lake Martin. “That is not why we are here today. I hope they (people engaged in summertime activities) will pause and take a minute to remember as you have done this morning, why we are here.” Cook then gave a brief history of Memorial Day, pointing out that it originally began as a decoration day to remember those who died during the Civil War. “This day is a reminder to the American people that freedom isn’t free,” he said. “Some of those we remember today died on the battlefield, others from injuries sustained on the battlefield,” Cook said. “On this day we recognize those who paid with the ultimate sacrifice, their lives.” Cook reiterated a number of times that the importance of the holiday was for those who made the “ultimate sacrifice,” but he also noted that the holiday was for those families who had suffered through the loss of a loved one. Afterwards, several families recognized loved ones lost with flowers placed upon the monument at Veterans William Carroll / The Herald Memorial Park in Eclectic. Also on hand for the event was Carla Ellis with surU.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert J. Cook speaks to area residents gathered together for the Town of Eclectic’s Memorial Day celebration Monvivor outreach services for the Alabama Army National day morning. Cook spoke to the assembled crowd about the importance of Memorial Day and urged citizens not to forget those who have Guard. Ellis also stressed the importance of the day for died proetecting the country. families who have lost loved ones in the service of their country.

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A little encouragement can go a long way

had the honor of attending Gigi Hankins’s Dancing Dolls recital last week. It was great! Truly it was! Often, most of us attend such events just because we have to and so we don’t get the full enjoyment out of it. My wife and I attend because we “get to” and always look for that special moment. Gigi has done a great job with her dancing students and we knew we were in for a treat. But it was something she said that got the evening started just right. Gigi appeared on stage just prior to the first number and said, “I have discovered the kids always do better when you applaud and yell out for them. It just gets them going and started. It helps them feel they are doing their best.” It was simple enough advice so we all tried it and applauded. Now realize here are little girls, some around two years of age, others four to five and, of course, the

elder girls approaching adolescence. The older ones are used to crowds but not the younger ones. They would start out hesitant and shy, but as we cheered, their faces would light up, their heads would look up and their steps would pick up more lively and animated. They just needed some applause. By night’s end they were all smiling like little champions. Good advice, Gigi. Thanks. Life is like that, we all need a little applause every now and then. Even if the efforts aren’t as good as another’s, if they are our best, we need a little applause. In fact it will make us do better and enjoy it more. I once watched a sitcom, which one I cannot remember (Designing Women I believe), but the focus was a man who had invented a little electronic handheld box that played applause whenever you pressed the

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button. He stated it was for all of us who need a little applause every now and then. We all do, every one of us. Life can be very hard and extremely competitive. We will not all be champions but we can all feel like one. We can have someone appreciate our best and show they can see our sacrifice and effort. The applause might really be applause but it can also be a handwritten note, a phone call, a kind word. People often feel like just a number or another body in the crowd. If they are not the best salesman, clerk, ball player or even dancer they feel like, “Why do I even try?” Well, you try for yourself, not the praise, but it doesn’t hurt to get some applause for the

effort you have given. It is easy to not notice the work of others. The guy who wipes off the excess water at the car wash. The lad who carries your groceries out to the car. The salesgirl who gets you that coupon you left at home for the discount. The little boy who will never be a Major Leaguer but tries so hard just to make contact with the ball. The little girl who will never be a prima ballerina but has worked hard at making a complete turn as a little ballerina on the local school stage. That effort deserves some attention. Without it, people often quit the task or cease trying to do it better. With it life is better, happier and more fulfilling. Two little girls I listened to that night will probably never be on the stage of “Cats” or “The Phantom of the Opera.” But as they walked off with heads held high and prancing in their dance costumes, one said

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to her mommy as she held her little medal from Gigi, “Mommy, I was a real champion tonight. I never thought I would ever be a champion. They all clapped and called my name, they really liked me!” Those are words I will never forget and could never put a price on. Everyone needs some applause. Not false applause just applause that says, “Good try, you did your best and I appreciate it.” Don’t worry, there is little chance on any of us feeling like we are better than we really are. There is always someone willing to let us know our weaknesses and failings. However, there aren’t many who will say “Good job. I am sure you did your best.” Try it and see if everything isn’t a bit better and someone else’s’ life is lifted up by your applause. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing (1 Thess. 5:11).

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Do your part to stop pet overpopulation will be happy to answer questions and help HUMANE SOCIETY your make sure your pet is e hope every- OF ELMORE a happy and healthy one enjoyed member of your family. C OUNTY a wonderful Lest we forget â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there Memorial Day and NEWS are also many, many made time to give dogs, puppies and adult our $50 adoption fee, thanks to all the brave cats at our shelter lookour kittens will have men and women who ing for their forever gave the ultimate sacri- had basic immunizafice to keep our country tions and de-wormings, homes. We had some great adoptions this past will be spayed or neusafe and secure. tered, microchipped and Saturday but our intake â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kitten seasonâ&#x20AC;? is still exceeded adoptions so much more. With in full swing as we are the support of all of the so please come out and receiving increasing visit our pets to find area veterinarians, we numbers of kittens, can pretty well say that your new best friend. momma cats with kitadopting a kitten from a We are open for adoptens, orphaned kittens, shelter will be the most tions Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday single kittens, multiple economical way to give 10-5 and Saturday 9-3 litters of kittens, just and the shelter is locatone a good home and kittens and more kited at 255 Central Plank make sure your new tens. And possibly for Road, Wetumpka, AL, every kitten surrendered cat does not contribute 36092. to a very real problem to our shelter there are Our adoption fees are of pet overpopulation. another three or four $100 for dogs & $50 And if you do get one more kittens out in the for cats under 1 year community looking for of the hundreds of free old; cats over one year kittens, please see to it homes. With literally that it is vaccinated and old can be adopted by hundreds of kittens approved adopters for looking for homes each dewormed by your vet soon after you get it and a fee of their choosing. week, the supply of then spayed or neutered This adoption fee comkittens far exceeds the pletely covers the man(remember â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it takes demand. All of these datory spay or neuter, two to tango, so boys free kittens unfortubasic immunizations, need to be neutered as nately perpetuate this de-worming, microchip, well) by the time it is vicious cycle as only heartworm check for six months old. No a small percentage dogs, rabies vaccination matter where you get of these will ever be if old enough, 45 days your kitten (or cat or spayed or neutered. of pet health insurance puppy or dog), please Many of these kittens take it to a veterinarian and a free health exam will get pregnant as with your participating soonest so that it can early as four months old and the dilemma of get off to a healthy start. veterinarian. For more information Far too many â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;freeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pets too many kittens and check out our website not enough homes will succumb to diseases at www.elmorehumane. because they never continue. org, email us at hselIf you are looking to went to a veterinarian co@bellsouth.net or to help them get the add a cat or kitten to give us a call at 334your family, please look protection they need 567-3377. to your local shelter. For and your veterinarian By REA CORD Executive Director

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2016 All-Area Baseball Team First Team: Pitchers

Bradley Brown, Sr.

Mark McGowin, Jr.

Holtville

Record: 11-0 ERA: 0.72 Strikeouts: 71 Led the area in wins, ERA, strikeouts while going undefeated for the Dawgs

Caleb Sullivan, Jr.

Michael Taylor, Sr.

Record: 5-2 ERA: 2.82 Strikeouts: 39 Earned his second straight All-Area nod giving up 19 runs in 39.2 innings

Record: 6-0 ERA: 0.77 Strikeouts: 39 Won Game 1, picked up a save in Game 2 to lead EA to historic 8th state title

Stanhope Elmore

Record: 5-0 ERA: 1.54 Strikeouts: 60 Tied for the most strikeouts in the area and picked up a save for the Mustangs

Edgewood Academy

First Team: Infield

Caleb Stinchcomb, Sr.

Seth Dobbs, Jr. Edgewood Academy

Stanhope Elmore

First Base Batting Average: .382 RBIs: 25, Runs: 7 Selma University signee had his best prep season, pacing SEHS in RBIs

Second Base Batting Average: .404 RBIs: 26, Runs: 38 Extended innings for Edgewood with an onbase percentage of .472

First Team: Catcher

Hunter Roberts, Sr. Holtville

Batting Average: .446 RBIs: 40, Runs: 32 Hit an area-best 8 home runs, led all catchers in hits, including 14 doubles

Noah Eller, Sr. Edgewood Academy

Ryan Crockett, Sr. Wetumpka

Shortstop Batting Average: .484 RBIs: 37, Runs: 36 Finished with 61 hits, including a teamhigh 11 doubles and a home run

Third Base Batting Average: .427 RBIs: 20, Runs: 22 Led the Indians in hits, batting average, RBIs and onbase percentage (.523)

First Team: Outfield

Tanner Anderson, Jr. Stanhope Elmore

Jackson Tate, Jr. Edgewood Academy

Batting Average: .438 RBIs: 12, Runs: 33 Paced the Mustangs in batting average, runs scored from the leadoff spot

Batting Average: .529 RBIs: 51, Runs: 65 Topped the area in nearly all offensive categories; hit five homers and 15 triples

Khalid Young, So. Edgewood Academy

Batting Average: .447 RBIs: 27, Runs: 32 Reached base 49.5 percent of his atbats, had EA’s third-highest average

First Team: Utility

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Brandon Dunn, Sr.

Cody Herring, Sr.

Holtville

Batting Average: .294 RBIs: 11, Runs: 41 Won 4 of his 7 starts on the mound, scored 41 runs from the leadoff spot

Wetumpka

Batting Average: .370 RBIs: 19, Runs: 33 Struck out 60 in 53.1 innings-pitched, collected team-high 30 stolen bases

Josh Wilson, Sr. Elmore County

Batting Average: .369 RBIs: 15, Runs: 11 Paced the Panthers on offense with .544 OBP and pitching with team-best 2 wins

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ALL-AREA BASEBALL TEAM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Second-Team & Honorable Mentions Pitchers: Reece Burbage, Jr., Holtville; Zach Mozingo, Jr., Edgewood Academy; Colin Smith, Jr., Wetumpka; Jonathan Stiff, So., Elmore County Honorable Mentions: Jake Brown, So., Holtville; Chandler Falks, Jr. Elmore County; Brody Feith, So. Stanhope Elmore; Chase Sink, So., Stanhope Elmore

First Base: Janias Scott, So., Edgewood Academy; Honorable Mention: Chap Wilson, So., Holtville

Second Base: Dylan Norton, Jr., Wetumpka; Honorable Mention: Skyler Sands, Jr., Elmore County

Shortstop: Parker Head, Jr., Stanhope Elmore; Honorable Mention: Shannon Darnell, Sr., Elmore County

Third Base: DeMarvin Perry, Jr., Edgewood Academy; Honorable Mention: Chase Driver, So., Holtville

Catcher: Max Champion, So., Wetumpka; Honorable Mention: Trint Camp, Fr., Stanhope Elmore

Outfield: Jon Holbert, So., Wetumpka; Christian Smith, Sr. Edgewood Academy; Nathan Taylor, Sr., Elmore County Honorable Mention: Corevantae Graves, Jr., Stanhope Elmore; Trey McCreary, So., Wetumpka; Tripper Warlick, Jr., Stanhope Elmore

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