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Faulk set to plead guilty Dec. 1

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Joe Faulk, Elmore County Commissioner for District 4, will plead guilty to the charge of use of his official position or office for personal gain, according to papers filed with the Circuit Court of Elmore County on Friday.

According to the documents filed with the court, Faulk will enter his plea to the “non-capital felony offense” before Judge Glenn Goggans on Dec. 1. According to information filed on the case by Assistant Attorney General Kyle Beckman, Faulk “did intentionally use” multiple checks or currency from Financial Marketing Concepts Inc. and County RX Card, LLC, “to obtain personal gain for himself and such use and

gain were not specifically authorized by law.” The information filed by the attorney general does not give any financial value of Faulk’s personal benefit and Faulk’s agreement to plead does not legally exclude the lessening of the charge to a misdemeanor, which would allow him to keep his position on the commission. Financial Marketing Concepts Inc. is

a company, headquartered in Ponta Vedra Beach, Florida, that, according to its website, works “in partnership with cities, states, counties, townships, groups and associations nationwide” to develop “the

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Big Fish Bites Cancer raises event over $11k

REPORT: Officer’s speed ‘primary contributor’ in fatal wreck

By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

The Wetumpka police officer involved in the U.S. 231 crash that killed a Wetumpka woman on Saturday, Oct. 22, was the “primary contributor” to the crash and his speed was the “primary contributing circumstance,” according to a preliminary crash report on the accident, released on Friday by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Elaine Merritt, 52, was killed in the accident that the report says occurred at 3:55 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 231 and Cambridge Avenue. She was turning left in her 2016 Honda Pilot off Cambridge Avenue to head north toward Wetumpka when the 2010 Dodge Charger Wetumpka police cruiser driven by Officer Andrew William Bass struck her vehicle. The report does not include any estimate of Bass’ speed at the time of the accident. However, a diagram of the accident included with the report indicates that the impact of the crash occurred in the middle turn lane that divides 231 at that location, that the See WRECK • Page A5

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Alabama Frontier Days returns with re-enactors to stage a living history tour of life from roughly 1700 to 1820 in central Alabama. The event is geared towards students in the 4th grade and seeks to provide context for students currently studying Alabama history.

FINAL FRONTIER Frontier Days returns for its 20th year By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

For the 20th year running, Alabama Frontier Days will return to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson

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with a living history exhibit that attracts fourth grade students and parents from all over the state. According to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park Director Ove Jensen the

event first started in 1996 and is the largest event of its kind in the state. “The event is geared towards fourth graders,” See FRONTIER • Page A3

The first ever Big Fish Bites Cancer event held at Jackson Lake Island in Millbrook was a huge success as event organizers said the fundraiser brought in around $11,500. Holly Carter, one of the event organizers said that the idea for the fundraiser began about a year ago. “My husband and I have lost family members to cancer,” Carter said noting that her mother, a cancer survivor has gone through a double mastectomy. “We got her into kayaking and eventually an informal group of kayakers who were cancer survivors formed.” Carter said that the group was aware of the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation, which was created in 2014 by Kevin and Stacy Brown is a group dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. See CANCER • Page A8

Mayor says Cotton Festival draws 4,000 By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

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It was an unusually warm late October day, but that didn’t stop thousands from making the trek to downtown Eclectic to enjoy the 24th annual Cotton Festival on Saturday. According to Eclectic Mayor Gary Davenport, an estimated 4,000 people visited the festival throughout the day, with vendors selling all sorts of wares ranging from old collectible coins to handmade items, tasty treats ranging from shaved ice to shrimp and grits and events like a car show, an art show, a Kids Zone and the annual Alabama See COTTON • Page A3

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Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Friends of the Forts-Fort Toulouse Foundation is hosting the 20th annual Alabama Frontier Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the event. The event includes a living history presentation, which will give a snapshot of frontier life including the Creek Indians, French soldiers, British traders and American soldiers. There will also be period-related entertainment and reproductions of items used during the time. For more information contact ovejensenahc@gmail.com.

November 5

Camp Stew and Indoor Yard Sale Cedarwood Community Church, Hwy 231 N. Wallsboro, Wetumpka from 7 a.m. to noon. Stew is $8.00 per large container that is microwaveable and reuseable. All proceeds from stew and yard sale go to church building fund. For more information, you may contact Laura Knight at 5672457; Jo Parker at 514-0242 or church office at 567-0476.

November 5

Faith Baptist Church is hosting the 9th Annual Chris Davis Memorial Car Show beginning with registration at 8 a.m. There is a $20 donation for registration and the event includes door prizes, cake sales and a 50/50 drawing. For more information contact Jack Davis 425-0076 or Gerald

Wood 567-4417.

November 6

Lebanon Baptist Church in Titus will host Rick and Mary Ann Lipp of Pine Mountain, Georgia in concert at 6p.m. All are invited to enjoy an evening of great gospel music.

November 6

Rogers Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is hosting pastor Audrey L. Brightmon in a one-night revival at the church located at 609 W. Bridge Street in Wetumpka. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. all are welcome.

November 6-9

The Wetumpka Church of Christ will host a Gospel meeting beginning Sunday November 6th through Wednesday the 9th with Mel Futrell. Brother Futrell currently serves as the pulpit minister at the Shades Mountain church in Birmingham. The theme of the meeting is “Christ Above All”. Sunday 6th services begin with Prayer service at 8:30 a.m. Bible study at 9 a.m. Worship assembly at 10 a.m. The sermon title will be “Pictures of Christ”. Immediately after services all are invited to a meal and fellowship. Visitors are encouraged to stay and enjoy good food and fellowship. Monday through Wednesday services begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday 7th “The Uniqueness of Christ” Tuesday 8th - “The Cross of Christ” Wednesday 9th - “Jesus the Human Being”

Nursery will be provided at all services. Visitors, family, friends, are cordially invited to come worship with us.

November 7-9

Living by Faith Worship Center presents Fall Revival 2016. The speaker for all three nights will be Pastor Juanita Jackson.

November 12

The Wetumpka Elementary School PTO will be hosting a rummage/yard sale at the school parking lot. Bus spaces can be reserved for those who wish to have a booth. Whole bus spaces are $35 and half bus spaces are $20. All proceeds from booth rentals will go back into the school for teachers. The gates will open at 5 a.m. for those with reserved spaces and from 6 a.m. to noon for shoppers. If you are interested in reserving a space, which must be done in advance, please contact Amber Richardson at 334306-8937.

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Holtville 2nd - 4th grade Students of the Month Floor: Haley Sullivan, Jonny Parker, Logan Saloom, Noah Pruitt, Kyler Ellett, Tanner Mehearg, Carleigh Tucker, Gracen DeVaughn, Bailey Broadway and Bailey Flynn. Stage: Reid Smith, Lane Fuller, Abby Sanders, Homer John Guy, Keiland Baker, Daniel Jackson, J.R. Edwards, Isabella Bryant (Not pictured: Lily Hamer.

November 15

TV star, cookbook author and motivational speaker: Leslie Bailey will speak at the next Tuesdays with Kelly. Bring a sack lunch. Dessert and drinks provided. Come and find out “What’s Cooking” at noon in the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery located at 408 South Main Street. Free and opened to the public.

November 15, January 10, February 4 and March 14

The Wetumpka Public Library, along with the Elmore County Museum, invites veterans and family members to sign up and participate in a free monthly reading discussion program on the experience of war, beginning September and ending in March. Discussions will be held in the Elmore County Museum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: November 15th, January 10th, February 14th, and March 14th. All books and films will be provided for each participant in advance of each discussion. Recent veterans of the global war on terror are particularly encouraged to participate.

November 14-21

Eclectic United Methodist Church will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child— the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. During National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21, Eclectic residents will donate shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of

Holtville K-1st grade Students of the Month Floor: Savannah Neslein, Kell Hiebert, Ethen Bryll, Amelia Barley, Ava Masters, Cameron Reeves. Stage: Kali Ingram, Logan Kennedy, Michael Fancher, Catie Claire Cardwell, Saylin Smith, Adalyn Young, Haley Rash (Not pictured: Abby Rash). encouragement and fun toys, such as a doll or soccer ball—for Operation Christmas Child to deliver to children in need around the world. This year, Eclectic residents hope to contribute several hundred shoebox gifts toward the 2016 global goal of reaching 12 million children.

November 15, December 13

Calvary Baptist Church Wetumpka will be offering Grief Share “Surviving the Holidays” from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. They will be meeting in the fellowship hall. Please contact the church office at 567-4729 or visit our website at www. calvarybaptistwetumpka.org for any questions concerning

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ONGOING EVENTS 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 1-800-5482547.” AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: A Photographic Celebration of Places, Faces and Activities is the new exhibit featuring Libby Christensen, John Jacobs, Wayne Atchison, Mit Fontaine, Kay Brummal, Sue Mehearg and Barbara Bryan. The gallery is opened from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery 408 South Main Street in Wetumpka. The exhibit will close on January 20, 2017.

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Cotton Queen pageant. The many booths of the festival ran both sides of Main Street from Central Avenue toward the Kwik Shop, with a small number of vendors and the Kids Zone on the street that runs along in front of the Eclectic Fire Department. “I thought it was fantastic based on the people that I talked to,” said Davenport, who added he had been directly involved with the Cotton Festival for four years as mayor and had participated in several prior to that as a vendor or visitor. “We had 62 vendors this year and every vendor I spoke with said they had had the best results from a festival in months. Everyone involved seemed pleased.” Davenport added that the Cotton Festival is not a fundraiser but an event designed to raise community awareness of the role that cotton played in establishing Eclectic as a town. “It’s just designed to bring our community together,” Davenport said. “And, of course, the Cotton Queen pageant and the Kids Zone are very important parts of that.” Among the several vendors at the festival who were selling soft drinks and water, two stood out. Matthew Bennett, an Eclectic Elementary fifth-grader, was operating Matthew’s Lemonade Stand, his proceeds going to the Royal Ambassadors at Refuge Baptist Church, located on Red Hill Road. Kyra Stokes, a fourth-grader at Tallassee Elementary School, was manning her Kyra’s Kool-Aid booth not too far away. When asked how many lemonades he had sold early on Saturday morning, Bennett said, “Not many. People are going to start buying it when it warms up.” The festival featured everything from old coins to handmade Christmas ornaments for sale. Among those selling handmade items was retired Elmore County High School vocational agribusiness teacher Turner Porter, whose table featured a variety of handmade bowls. “Now that I’m retired, I do some piddling,” Porter said about his bowl-making hobby. “I’ve got to have something to keep me off the streets at night.” Not far down from Porter was the Blue Fox Boutique booth, where Brie Stacks and Nancy Brunson of Santuck were busy with hand-sewn materials. “Business is starting to pick up,” said Stacks around

mid morning. “We’ve had a good, steady flow of customers.” Among the special events was a car show, featuring cars – both antiques and some sporty newer models – from throughout the state. Marty and Mahala Waldner of Fayetteville, Alabama, sat in the shade behind their 1948 Ford V-8 displayed along Main Street. The Waldners were in Eclectic prior to leaving for a big Mecom antique car auction in Dallas next week. The Kids Zone featured a number of fun activities for children, but perhaps the most frequented was the pony rides, provided by Jubilee Farms in Opelika. In the 2016 Miss Cotton Queen pageant, held throughout the day, Alabama Cotton queens were named in seven different age divisions. Baby Miss Cotton is Hannah Chambers, Teeny Miss Cotton is Aubrey Tomlin, Tiny Miss Cotton is Marlee Spear, Petite Miss Cotton is Cori Mitchel, Junior Miss Cotton is Kaeleah Ingram, Teen Miss Cotton is Jessica Davis and Miss Cotton Queen is Julia Marks. In the art and photography contest, Nicole Snisky of Prattville took the grand prize for photography with her landscape photo titled “Escape,” which also took first place in the landscape category. In the remaining categories, Erynn Gilbert of Santuck took first place in the people category with “Opportunity at My Feet” and Brenda Thomas of Eclectic took first place in the animal category with “Red Fox Wild.” In the blue jean-themed art contest, Patty Williams of Wetumpka took first place in the adult category with her “Flower Pot painted like Blue Jeans,” Christian Collier of Elmore County High School took first place in the high school division with “Music” and Savannah Brewer of Robin’s Nest Preschool took first place in the elementary category with “Very Hungry Caterpillar.” In the open art contest, Ashley Reid took first place in the adult category with “Spring Rain Storm,” her painting of lilacs in a glass bowl. Cameron Thomas of Stanhope Elmore High School took first in the high school category with “”Fight of Redemption,” Autumn Allen, an eighth-grader from Jasmine Hill Art Studio, took first in the middle-school open category with “Midnight Blue” and Sarah Kate Morgan of Jasmine Hill Art Studio took first place in the elementary open division with “Trevor,” a portrait of her dog.

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Jensen said. “That is when students study Alabama history. The timing of the event is meant to coincide with their studies of this time period.” The time period, according to Jensen is the period between about 1700 and 1820. “That is the period of time we try to focus on with our activities,” he said. “This is an extremely important era in the creation of the state of Alabama. Our goal is to bring out this history that is unique to our area and state.” Jensen noted that from Wednesday to Friday some 10,000 people will come to the park for the event, approximately 8,000 of which are school children. Jensen said that the event will be a “living history” style event, which attempts to show students how people lived during that period of time, including the types of clothes they wore, the tools they used and how they interacted with one Many a

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another. At the height of the event there will be some 200 re-enactors engaged in various activities throughout the park, Jensen said. “The park is basically broken down into three areas,” he said. “We have an 18th century area, which focuses mainly on the mid 18th century around Fort Toulouse,” he said. “We also have a war of 1812 section around Fort Jackson and in between we have traders row, an area with 16 vendors offering a variety of items.” Traders row will consist of period based goods according to Jensen. Those in attendance can buy food items, period clothes, toys, blankets, kettles, even animal skins consistent with the period can be purchased. Jensen noted that at least three of the vendors are area community organizations who are offering goods to support their own entities’ fundraising efforts. He added that Wednesday, Thursday

and Friday are primarily for students, but Saturday’s events are intended for everyone. He noted that re-enactor attendance builds as the week goes on and Friday and Saturday the 42nd Highlanders Band will be in attendance “Saturday is the best day for the general public,” he said. “We will have a number of additional activities including the 42nd Highlanders, which a lot of people really like.” The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day from Wednesday to Saturday. Money for the event will be taken at the gate and parking will be available in several locations throughout the park. Jensen said additional staff will be on hand to help with any issues that may arise during Frontier Days. “The staff is really responsible for turning the wheels of the event,” he said. “Normally we have a staff of six people, but during the event staff expands to 50,” he said.

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Excited about the return of Frontier Days

tarting today, Alabama Frontier Days returns to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson for the 20th year. I for one am pretty excited about it. This will be my first year in the area for the Frontier Days event. Unlike the thousands of school children who will descend on the Wetumpka area in the coming days, I did not grow up in Alabama and therefore did not have an opportunity to participate in any similar type of event in this state. I have always been fascinated by history, in fact my undergraduate degree is actually in history and I once flirted with idea of getting a Ph.D in his-

tory before an astute professor talked me out of it. Since I have lived in Wetumpka I have taken the opportunity a couple of times to go out to the park and enjoy its historic exhibits from two very different time periods, not only for Alabama, but for the nation in general. The park is one of those local jewels that area residents should be proud of. Not every community has a park that frequently hosts weekend events featuring historic re-enactors. Even for those not of an historical bent, the park offers walking trails, boat ramp access and enjoyable

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scenes of nature, something often missing in the hustle and bustle of day to day life. This week’s event is a major fundraiser for the park. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are primarily for school children. Several thousand will visit the park this week. Saturday though is more geared towards the public. Even if you

have been to the park multiple times you should go out Saturday and enjoy the living history based presentation. Perhaps even buy yourself some period goods or food items. Several of the vendors will actually be local groups that you can help by providing your hard earned dollars. This event is an important fundraising endeavor for the park, so every person who attends ensures that the park is able to remain for future generations. That being said, the event itself promises to be quite a bit of fun. Event organizers have told us that at its height, there will be some 200 plus re-en-

actors in a variety of different period clothing items providing a context for all of the events that transpired here over 200 years ago. If you have never participated in such a re-enactment, you owe it to yourself to check it out at least once. I for one plan on going to several days of the event, not only during the student based portion, but the community based portion as well, I hope to see you there. William Carroll is the managing editor of the Elmore County newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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e will vote to select the 44th President Tuesday. The next President will be a New Yorker. Whomever is selected will enter the Oval office with the most unfavorable poll ratings of any President in recent memory. This election will epitomize the old adage that George Wallace once told and that is, “more folks vote against someone than for someone.” There is no question that our country is drifting to the left in ideology. We in Alabama are conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, Christians with a desire for a strong military and sound fiscal government. All of these philosophical tenets align with the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is on the opposite side. We have two very diverse parties in America. Another maxim that George Wallace espoused as he traversed the country running for President as a third party candidate was that there is not a dimes worth of difference in the national Democratic and Republican parties. He would have a hard time saying that with a straight face today. Folks, there is a vast difference. This presidential selection is a crucial pivotal crossroads election in our nation’s future. The primary reason is because the next President’s power to appoint at least one justice to the Supreme Court and probably at least two or three more. This Supreme Court appointment power is immense because with divided Executive and Legislative branches of government the influence and decisions of the Supreme Court become omnipotent. An appointment to the Supreme Court is a lifetime

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appointment and most of them stay their entire life. Therefore, any of the next President’s appointments will remain on the high tribunal for decades, well past the next President’s four or eight year reign. The death earlier this year of Justice Antonin Scalia removed one of the most reliably Republican jurists on the Court. The Republican majority U.S. Senate has thwarted Barack Obama’s appointment of another liberal to the Supreme Court. However, there will have to be an appointment and consent by the Senate next year. Regardless of whether the GOP retains control of the Senate. The current Court without Scalia is considered broadly to be made up of four liberals and four conservatives. However, one of those considered a conservative is really a moderate drifting to the left. Justice Anthony Kennedy has been a swing vote when the Court had nine. Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas are considered conservative. There are four hardcore liberals, Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Kagan and Sotomayor were appointed by Obama. They are both young by Supreme Court standards. Sotomayor is 62 and Kagan is only 56. These two liberals will be on the Court for probably two more decades.

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force of the collision spun Merritt’s vehicle completely around and the Honda Pilot came to rest blocking the two main traffic lanes of U.S. 231 northbound. According to the report, Merritt was taken to Elmore County Hospital and pronounced dead at 4:33 p.m. The report also indicates that Merritt was wearing a shoulder and lap restraint and that Bass was not wearing a seat belt. Drug and alcohol tests were administered to both Merritt and Bass, but the results were unknown, the report said. The narrative in the report, prepared by the ALEA investigator, states “a traffic homicide investigation reconstruction is being conducted on this crash.” It is ALEA policy to conduct such an investigation in accidents that involve a fatality in which the driver of the prime contributing vehicle survives, according to ALEA Sgt. Steve Jarrett, a spokesman for the agency. The results of such an investigation, he said, are then forwarded to the district attorney in the county where the crash occurred for possible presentation to a grand jury, which could recommend that criminal charges be filed. The report does not indicate what type of emergency call, if any, Bass was responding to, nor does it indicate whether his emergency blue lights or siren were in use. Capt. Robert Sliwowski of the Wetumpka Police

Department said Monday he could not comment. “We can’t comment yet,” he said. “We haven’t received anything from the troopers.” But an eyewitness to the accident, Guy Bacon, told the Herald last week that neither the officer’s lights or siren were engaged at the time of the accident. Bacon, who said he saw Bass approaching him from behind at a high rate of speed before the officer passed him in the middle turn lane, showering his vehicle with dirt and debris, said he and another motorist, who was traveling north on 231, stopped to assist the victims after the accident occurred. When they went to assist Bass, Bacon said, the radio in his vehicle was tuned to music that was so loud that it had to be turned down for him to be understood when he answered their questions regarding his condition. “The other fellow that was there with me helping (Bass) told him, ‘We need to turn down your radio so that we can hear you,’” said Bacon. “(The music) was pretty loud.” Bacon said that he and the other individual who stopped to assist gave witness reports to investigators at the scene. Merritt was the wife of Byron Merritt, a former Alabama State Trooper. Byron Merritt’s brother, Tommy, and father, W.T., were also troopers.

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most comprehensive discount (healthcare and veterinary) benefit programs in the marketplace.” County RX Card is a prescription drug card administered by Easy Drug Card of Castle Rock, Colorado. It is not an insurance card and is not intended to replace insurance. Faulk, a Republican, won his primary challenge from Steven Livingston and Johnny W. Ford on March 1. He will appear unopposed on the Nov. 8 ballot, but, according to state law, if he is found guilty or pleads to a felony he will be immediately removed from office. According to Sonny Brasfield, executive director of the Association of County Commissioners of Alabama, if Faulk is removed from his office, his replacement would be appointed by Gov. Robert Bentley to serve a two-year term before a new election for Faulk’s current post would be held in 2018. The winner of that election would then serve another two-year term so that all commissioners would then be on the same four-year election rotation and up for election again in 2020. The current charges are the result of an Alabama

Ethics Commission investigation into Faulk, who has a history with the ethics commission. In 2010, Faulk was fined $500 and ordered to repay $504 related to a hotel bill for a 2008 trip to Washington, D.C. Attempts to reach Faulk or his attorney, David F. Law of Rockford, were unsuccessful. Faulk’s arrest took place around 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, who said officials with the attorney general’s office made the arrest in the Sheriff’s Office parking lot before Faulk went through the booking process. Faulk had made his $5,000 bond by the time the Herald talked with Franklin at approximately 12:30 p.m. that same day. Faulk has served District 4 on the county commission since 2000, including serving four-plus years as commission chairman. Prior to joining the commission, he was a member of the Millbrook City Council for six years and served the city as mayor pro tempore for four of those years.

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Unity in our nation is one vote away – Vote Nov. 8 I remember being enamored with our political process when I first learned of it in seventh grade civics class. I had some prior understanding of how it all worked, but it was the intense study of our national political structure in civics that grabbed my attention. I was fascinated by how it was all designed to work in harmony and mutual accountability, authority, and power. There is one guiding principle necessary to make the whole thing work – unity. Difference of opinion, ideology, and ultimate goals can all exist hand in hand as long as there is a commitment to unity. Somehow, that last statement seems like a paradox. In reality, it is a paradox, but it does not have to be. The principle is simple enough.

reetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge. Fall is in the air, even if summer heat continues to ride along with it. The drought has not fully washed out all the color though. Next Tuesday is a day I continue to hear more and more people say they are dreading. If truth be told, Nov. 9 seems to be the day folks actually want to avoid. Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, there is an overwhelming sense of divisiveness and dread in our nation’s air. We have plenty of good reason for feeling this way as a nation. Our political process on all fronts has sown the seeds for division and dread. None of us should be surprised. We have been headed this way for over two decades now.

REV. JONATHON YARBORO First Presbyterian

People with distinct ideas are supposed to share them. Ideas are shared in several ways. A person can run for office, support a particular candidate or party, lobby elected officials, or work to influence policy development in other ways. Our form of democracy requires all of the above. All citizens are free to choose their avenue of support. The leveling factor is the individual vote. Yes, I am aware that the Electoral College system is outdated and

in need of reform, but at its core the power of the individual vote remains. If people do not vote, then the outcomes of elections cease to be the will of the many and become the will of the few. Voter apathy is the greatest threat to democracy. When people believe their vote does not matter, democracy fails. When democracy fails, we resort back to former ways of governing that history has proven do not serve our nation well. I have a challenge to issue to every citizen of these United States. Get up on Nov. 8, go the polls, and vote for the candidates you feel are the best for their respective position. If you are still undecided, you have some homework to do between now and then. Make an educat-

ed decision and make it known at the ballot box. On Nov. 9 , make a pledge to work together with whoever is elected for every position decided. Think less about whether you voted for that person or not. Think instead of what you can do to make the most out of their term. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Unity in our nation has nothing to do with finding common ground on every issue. It has everything to do with doing our part to participate in the larger process of being a nation. Refusing to participate is certainly an option, but everyone loses whenever anyone takes that course of action. Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka.

Religion Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

On Nov. 6, there will be NO Sunday School. At 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Festival Holy Eucharist marking All Saints’ Sunday, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/

Tallassee Church of Christ

Announces our new minister, Charlie Boddy. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m. Visitor’s welcome at all services 334-2835437 209 Gilmer Ave.

Tallassee First Assembly of God

Tallassee First Assembly of God will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. During National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21, Tallassee residents will donate shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and fun toys, such as a doll or soccer ball—for Operation Christmas Child to deliver to children in need around the world.

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Our Life’s Journey is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Pastor; and Knights of Columbus Council 15093, Andy

Wetumpka Church of Christ 408 West Bridge Street

Jason Chesser Minister

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

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Lacey, Grand Knight. It airs on WACQ-AM 580 and FM 101.1 each Sunday from 8-8:30 a.m. Listen online at www.wacqradio.com or on your smart phone using the TuneIn app. Nov. 6 - The Last Things Nov. 13 - Are Catholics Really Christians? Nov. 20 - Prison Ministry Nov. 27 - Perpetual Adoration Dec. 4 - Love and Marriage Dec. 11 - Christianity vs. Islam Part 1 Dec. 18 - Christianity vs. Islam Part 2 Dec. 25 - Christ Mass Jan. 1 - Once Saved, Always Saved?

Salem Macon Baptist

Salem Macon is again collecting Samaritan Purse shoeboxes for children

around the world for Christmas gifts. Our goal this year is 100 shoeboxes. Pick up the empty shoeboxes at the church fill them up. A pamphlet will give you information.

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.

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Vault Variety Shop moves to new location By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

The Vault Variety Shop owner Sharon Brooks has been busy as work getting her new location prepared for its grand re-opening Nov. 10. Currently the store is located at 109 Company Street, but Brooks is now moving her wares to a central location at 117 E. Bridge Street. The new location has a number of amenities that her current location does not possess and Brooks said she plans to make use of the additional aspects. The new location has an open-air courtyard, which includes a small garden and a wooden walkway. Also there is an enclosed space in the rear of the structure, which Brooks said she plans to use for events of various types. “There are a lot of possibilities here,” she said. “This space is perfect for any and every type of event.” Brooks said she would like to make the outside area Wi-Fi accessible so that people can come and relax. She also wants to offer prepackaged snacks, tea and coffee. “I want it to be a space for people to come and relax in the middle of the day,” she said. “Just a few minutes back here will make your whole day go better.” To go with the relaxing ambiance Brooks said she wants to add lighting along the ramp and trees and she wants to offer soothing music for patrons. “I am thinking like Native American flute music,” she said. Brooks said over the last couple of weeks she has spent tireless hours getting the area ready for the move. “I have pressure washed the entire stairs and deck area,” she said. “When I first got here it was completely black and covered with dirt.” Brooks said her plans for the outdoor area include events for all

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The courtyard area of The Vault Variety Store’s new location at 117 E. Bridge Street. Owner Sharon Brooks has big plans for the area, that she has spent the last two weeks getting ready for her official grand reopening.

of her neighbors. “We have talked about having a potluck Friday event for everyone on the block,” she said. “Just a way for everyone to get together.” Brooks officially took possession of the new location on Tuesday and said that her goal is to get everything moved in by Nov. 10. “I am going to try to get everything in the current store moved over to the new store by the 10th,” she said. “Anything left in the old store will be sold in a final sale on the 8th and the 9th.” Brooks said on Nov. 10 she plans to have a grand reopening at the new location. “I have already picked out my dress for the reopening,” Brooks said noting that the grand opening will be a pretty impressive affair. “There will be live models showing off what we are offering,” Brooks said. She added that she also intends to add a line of clothing geared towards males as well and so from time to time she will also enlist the

help of male models. “I am going to have live models on weekends,” she said. “Really any major event we host there will be live models.” The Vault will continue to offer the types of goods it has become known for, which includes costume items from a variety of themes and time period, boutique type goods, gowns for a variety of occasions and accessories to fit any need. Brooks will also keep her onechair salon services and she already has a spot prepared at her new location. Inside, Brooks said the new location will have a modern rustic vibe. “We tried to keep things as natural as possible,” she said. Part of the natural features include exposed brick in the rear area behind the courtyard and original wood in the main portion of the new store. “This is really a great place,” she said. “There are a lot of things I have planned for the new building.”

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for next year’s event. She specifically thanked a couple of the group’s members for making this year’s event so successful. “This event wouldn’t have happened without Rick Wood,” she said. And Grant and Sharon Williams did all sorts of things for us.”

Carter said that t-shirts from the event are still available at a cost of $15. For those interested in purchasing a t-shirt, or in learning more about how you can get involved check out the Big Fish Bites Cancer website on Facebook or email carter at hollym.carter.2004@ hotmail.com.

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ADAMS RESIGNS AS HOLTVILLE HEAD COACH By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Hunter Adams turned in his resignation Monday as Holtville’s head football coach.

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On the heels of Holtville’s first win in nearly three full seasons, Hunter Adams officially resigned from his position as head football coach Monday effective immediately. During five seasons under Adams, the Bulldogs won just four games and recorded five straight losing seasons, trudging through a 29-game losing streak that included consecutive 0-10 campaigns in 2014 and 2015. “I think the program deserved a fresh start,” Adams said Tuesday after breaking the news to his

players. “I think we’ve worked hard and done things right. But there comes a point in time where you feel like what you’re doing isn’t resonating the way it should. And the kids deserve the best opportunity they can get. I think it’s time that I step aside and allow them a different approach and a different opportunity going forward.” Adams will keep his post as athletic director and head wrestling coach. In an e-mail to the Herald Tuesday, Holtville principal Kyle Futral confirmed the resignation and that Adams will stay on as the head wrestling coach at HHS.

“We really appreciate the years of hard work and dedication coach Adams has invested in the football program at Holtville High School,” Futral said. “He is a skilled educator and coach, a man of great character, and cares deeply for the students he impacts each day. In his time at Holtville, he has tirelessly worked to develop not only football players, but also tremendous young men who will be prepared to lead their families and invest in their communities.” Futral said the school has not started the search of finding Adams’ successor.

Indians seek revenge in 1st round playoff matchup

By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Returning players off Wetumpka’s one-and-done playoff team last season still haven’t forgotten how they felt walking off the field at McAdory Stadium. Eliminated after a 35-3 rout to McAdory, the Indians struggled to swallow the stinging loss. Matching up with the Yellow Jackets again in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, Wetumpka welcomes the opportunity for redemption. “This team has accomplished so many goals they have set for themselves,” WHS head football coach Tim Perry said. “When we found out as a team we were going to play McAdory for a second year, they were very excited. Last year’s game left a bad taste in our mouths, we were not happy with the way we played.” For the returning Tribe players, redemption isn’t all they crave. “We want revenge,” senior defensive tackle Trent Holley said. “Last year, it wasn’t pretty. That wasn’t really a fun game, so we want to go up there and show them what Wetumpka’s about.” Albeit a loss, Perry said last year’s game benefits the team going into the rematch with McAdory. “We’ve discovered that this particular team, the more familiar they are, the more comfortable they are and more focused on the game. That’s what helps with us playing McAdory again,” the coach said. “Our guys on the team that played last year don’t feel like that the game was a reflection of our ability. That also adds some extra motivation, to have an opportunity to redeem yourself.”

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Wetumpka junior defensive end Travarris Bozeman (42) fights off a block to pursue Benjamin Russell’s Necolby Maxwell (3) in the Indians’ regular season finale Oct. 22.

While the Tribe’s defense won’t have to deal with the Yellow Jackets top two players from last year’s contest, in Jordan Jones and Shaquil Terry, they’ll still need to contain quarterback and four-star Auburn commit Malcolm Askew. “I’m not too sure any team is going to completely contain him. That’s the goal, but we know he’s an outstanding athlete and he’s made plays against everybody,” Perry said. “You have to try to limit the explosive plays. On defense, keep him in the pocket and not break containment and put himself on the edge in one-on-one situations. “It’s hard because they have a lot of weapons in

addition to him, so they present a big challenge to our defense.” But meeting challenges is what Wetumpka’s done all season. On defense, offense and special teams, Holley said this isn’t the Indians of last year, and he’s confident once again, his team will rise to the challenge. “We’re a lot more improved. We’re a lot closer, we believe in each other, a lot of the younger guys from last year, they’ve got some experience under them now,” the senior said. “Coaching staff, they’ve really stepped it up, they’ve got challenges for us to meet, and we’ve met them. I feel like we’ve progressed a lot, matured a lot.”

Local high schoolers compete at Fireman’s Challenge By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

High schoolers from Elmore County felt the heat of what their future career might be like during the World Combat Firefighter Challenge competition in downtown Montgomery Saturday morning. A team from the Elmore County Technical Center public safety and law class, featuring five students from three different schools, faced off with the Montgomery Impact school, marking the first time teenagers competed at the Firefighter Challenge. While ECTC lost to Montgomery Impact by 1 second, class instructor, coach and retired Montgomery fireman Donnie Adams applauded the performance of his team.

“It was a huge event and Saturday was the biggest day,” Adams said. “The kids were exposed to around 500 firemen from all across the world. It was a very competitive state of mind.” Seniors Alex Drinkard and Kyle Turgeon from Wetumpka High, sophomore Tameisha McKay from Stanhope Elmore along with junior John Varner and sophomore Cameron Spivey from Holtville ran through seven different events, clocking in at 2:00, right behind Impact at 1:59. “The other team beat my team by 1 second; there were a couple of football players that I could’ve used,” Adams said. “But I took kids that I think might choose the fire department career route, and they really did good.” In full turn-out fireman gear, both teams com-

peted in events testing speed, strength, endurance and accuracy. The order of events included a team member toting a 40-pound fire hose up five flights of stairs, another member then hoisted another section of the hose up the side of the steps, before the first competitors had to carry the hose and hit every step descending down the steps. At the bottom, two more teammates ran in and out of an obstacle course, then passing the baton to another member who had to drag a charged hose 100 feet and hit a designated spot with water until the door fell. The last person had to drag a 175-pound dummy 100-feet to the finish line. “The kids were able to practice twice before the competition. They were in full gear and they performed well,” Adams said.

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November is national Pet Diabetes Month STAFF REPORT HSEC Staff

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners that pets can develop diabetes, too. November is National Pet Diabetes Month and an opportunity to raise awareness about the risk of diabetes in pets. There are signs to look for that indicate your pet may be diabetic. Diabetes in pets is treatable, but diagnosis is key to ensuring your pet will live a long, healthy life. “Pet diabetes is becoming more prevalent, as we see a rise in pet obesity,” says ALVMA President Hal Pate, D.V.M. “Like people, pets are susceptible to diabetes. If you notice any of the symptoms below you should consult with your veterinarian immediately.” November is National Pet Diabetes Month and just like people, our pets can also suffer from diabetes. Diabetes is an inability of the animal’s body to detect and regulate the uptake

of glucose into the body. This is normally due to either an inability of the pancreas to produce insulin at all (Type 1 diabetes) or the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin (Type 2). Healthy pets produce insulin easily, but pets with diabetes don’t. Symptoms of diabetes in pets include: Excessive eating, Excessive drinking, Excessive urination, Weight loss, Persistent urinary tract infections and, possibly, Cataracts. The liver is adversely affected by this condition, as are the eyes and kidneys. Although numbers are hard to pinpoint, it is believed that the prevalence of diabetes in our pets average about one in 500 for cats and one in 100 in dogs that reach age 12. In dogs, the disease appears to be more common in middle-aged to older pets, especially females, but it may also appear in younger pets. In one study, diabetes rates increased from 0.2 percent to 0.6 percent of pets in just 30

years. Experts worry that as our pets’ epidemic continues, diabetes prevalence will rise as well. Certain breeds of dogs experience above-average rates of diabetes. These include: Toy Poodles, Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. In cats, diabetes is also more common in middle- to older-aged animals and cats that are overweight. Neutered males are at a greater risk than females. Almost all dogs diagnosed with diabetes develop Type 1 diabetes. The exact reason is not clear, but dogs that are obese or on corticosteroids for extended periods of time are predisposed to the disease. Cats, on the other hand, are almost always Type 2 diabetics. This is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes. Like dogs, chubby cats and cats taking steroids routinely can develop a resistance to insulin. Additionally,

chronic inflammation in the cat can create amyloid deposits that destroy normal pancreatic tissue. Diabetic dogs will almost always need to be on insulin for the remainder of their lives. Some cats can have their diabetes controlled and even reversed by good glucose control and proper diet. When diabetes goes undiagnosed, or when it is difficult to control or regulate, the complication of Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA) can occur. DKA develops because the body is so lacking in insulin that the sugar can’t get into the cells – resulting in cell starvation. Cell starvation causes the body to start breaking down fat in an attempt to provide energy (or a fuel source) to the body. Unfortunately, these fat breakdown products, called “ketones,” are also poisonous to the body. When diabetes is left untreated, this condition develops and is life-threatening, but can be controlled if you seek veterinary

attention and treat the symptoms. Diabetic pets are managed with injectable insulin, a good consistent diet, proper exercise and weight loss. Diabetes is not and should not be a death sentence for your pet. With proper training and consistent attention, you can help your pet live a long and wonderful life.