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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 See ETHICS • Page 5
Frontier Days returns for its 20th year
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 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 See WRECK • Page 3
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This 1929 Nash, owned by Paul Blackwell of Irondale, was among the dozens of antique vehicles entered in the car show at the 24th Annual Cotton Festival in Eclectic. An estimated 4,000 people were on hand to enjoy a host of vendors and activities at the festival.
COTTON FESTIVAL Mayor says attendance reached 4,000
By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
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 through-
out 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 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 See COTTON • Page 3
For the 20th year running, Alabama Frontier Days will return to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson with a living history exhibit that attracts fourth-grade students and parents from all over the state. According to Fort ToulouseFort 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,” 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 See FRONTIER • Page 5
Local host families needed for exchange students By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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In September, local exchange students went to Pine Mountain for a fun weekend together. The group also visited the Wild Animal Safari while there.
Education, Travel and Culture is a non-profit corporation for student exchange. Their mission is to promote international understanding and goodwill by providing high quality educational and cultural exchange programs. Students and families are exposed to diverse cultural experiences that raise awareness and interest in the exchange of culture, lifestyle, language and ideas. This international exchange experience contributes to the development and education of today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders. “I enjoy working for the exchange student organization and my family has truly benefited from hosting,” said Teresa Thompson, Field
Manager Education, Travel and Culture Student Exchange A Non-Profit Corp. “I can’t think of a better way to teach our own children about another culture and a world outside of the U.S., while making a lifetime friend and being a diplomat for our own country.” According to Thompson, hosting is an amazing experience and an unforgettable time for the whole family. Most people walk away with a new member of the family, new traditions, menu ideas, great memories and a vacation invitation from abroad. Also, a member of your family will earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, just for hosting and this accomplishment looks great on college and job appli-
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cations. It’s a great opportunity for the students at the school to be exposed to other cultures. Exchange students bring their own spending money and insurance and totally integrate within the family, not as a guest. These students partake in the same behaviors as American teenagers and they participate in all of the usual family activities. The “requirements” to host are quite simple. You would need to provide a bed, three shared family meals a day. Student would pay if they chose to buy school lunch. Host parents may be responsible for some transportation, and allow the student to become part of your family. All types of families can make great See HOSTS • Page 5
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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.
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 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 this matter.
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. SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Every second and fourth Saturday of the
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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. SANTUCK FLEA MARKET: First Saturday, MarchDecember, dawn to 2 p.m. in the area surrounding Santuck Baptist Church. An outdoor flea market with booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food and more. Free admission to the public with free parking available. For info, call 334-567-7400. BLUEGRASS JAM: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All acoustic instruments welcome - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, singers. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and listeners. For info, call 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 334-5789485 or visit www.arrac.org. ART CLASS/ DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOP: Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 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 Theresa Wayne. 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 334567-6301 or visit www.aces. edu/counties/Elmore/. NAACP MEETINGS: Elmore County Branch NAACP Executive Committee meeting every 3rd Tuesday 6:30pm at MLK Center 200 Lancaster St, Wetumpka Elmore County Branch NAACP regular monthly meeting every 4th Tuesday 6:30pm at MLK Center 200 Lancaster St, Wetumpka. HHS 50’s AND 60’s CLASS REUNION: Several members of Holtville High School Alumni are planning a reunion that will span two decades - the 1950’s and 1960’s. This firsttime reunion will be held on November 11, 2016 at the Holtville Gymnasium beginning at 1:00 in the afternoon. Each class that has a reunion planning committee is asked to contact their classmates to relay this information so that “HHS 50’s and 60’s Reunion” will be a great success. 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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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.
Wreck 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
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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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Mothers prepare their daughters for one of the younger divisions of the Alabama Cotton Queen pageant at Eclectic’s 24th annual Cotton Festival, held Saturday in downtown Eclectic. An estimated 4,000 people attended the festival.
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tarting Wednesday, Alabama Frontier Days returns to Fort ToulouseFort 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 history 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,
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boat ramp access and enjoyable 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-enactors 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.
The other two liberals will more than likely vacate the bench one way or the other during the next President’s tenure. Stephen Breyer is 78 and Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 83. She appears to be teetering and she has suggested that she would like for Hillary Clinton to be able to appoint her successor. The three conservatives may be on the Court for the foreseeable future. Chief Justice John Roberts is only 61, Samuel Alito is 66, and Clarence Thomas is 67. Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush, as was Alito. Thomas was appointed by George Bush, Sr. The Court’s moderate, Anthony Kennedy, is a Californian appointed by Ronald Reagan. Kennedy is 80 years old. It appears that Kennedy at 80, Ginsburg at 83, and possibly Breyer at 78, could vacate the Court during the next presidency. Therefore, your vote next Tuesday is not only a vote for President but also a vote that will affect the Supreme Court. Many times we overlook the Amendments on the ballot. However, it is important to vote yes on Amendment 14. It has no opposition and is located near the end of the ballot. If it is not passed over 700 vital local bills impacting every county throughout the state would be affected. I urge you to vote for Amendment 14 on November 8th. 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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Frontier 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 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
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host families, even those with young kids, no kids, empty nesters, with teens, single parents or families who homeschool. Many who may be interested in becoming a host family may be deterred by an already hectic schedule. “Busy host families are the best,” Thompson said. “The most important characteristics of a good family is one who will provide love and guidance for the student during their time here.” The application process is very simple and is done on line. “After the application is complete, I will come out to your home for a visit and you can ask more questions,” she said. “Then, we will have a great orientation before the student arrives to help you prepare for life with your exchange student.” According to Thompson, she is ready and willing to help with the application process, which is relatively quick and easy. “I will be glad to help you get started on the application process when you are ready to start on this adventure,” Thompson said. If you are interested in hosting an exchange student, contact Teresa Thompson Field Manager Education, Travel and Culture Student Exchange A Non-Profit Corp at (334) 799-3428 . tthompson@ edutrav.org; www.edutrav.org
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Alabama Frontier Days returns with re-enactors set to stage a living history tour of life from roughly 1700 to 1820 in central Alabama. The event, which is geared towards students in the 4th grade seeks to provide context for students currently studying Alabama history.
a staff of six people, but during the event staff expands to 50,” he said. For more information on Alabama Frontier Days you can contact the park at 334-567-3002 or Ove Jensen at ove.jensenahc@gmail.com. Also check out the park’s website at fttoulousejackson. org.
Ethics 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 twoyear 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 fourplus 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
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.
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.
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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/
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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
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?
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Salem Macon is again collecting Samaritan Purse shoeboxes for children
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The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vendors are welcome: new items, old items, crafts, youth groups, ball teams, baked goods, produce and food. The flea market is sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located across from City Hall. We will offer various priced booths. To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.
Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 2855545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 5142881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 5674417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic
Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 5672486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 5670923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 5413460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418
Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 5693006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5673665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 5692851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 5671141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5141097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5673668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-538-9415 Tabernacle Baptist
1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 567-0620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 5670311 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 569-1510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 5679886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God Hwy 143, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 567-0476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 569-2122 EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 252-8618 Trinity Episcopal Church
5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-7534 St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook HOLINESS New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-9211 Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St., Wetumpka 514-3114 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 9235 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-8100 LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1405 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-8339 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cobbs Ford Rd., Millbrook LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church 2175 Cobbs Ford Rd., Prattville PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 100 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8135 Millbrook Presbyterian Corner of Main St. & Coosada Rd. Valley View Presbyterian - PCA 4125 Rifle Range Rd. Wetumpka 386-2386 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore 514-1020 INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 541-2552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-2375 Central United Methodist Church 11721 Central Plank Rd. Central Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore 567-8653 First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka 567-7865 First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood, Millbrook Harmony United Methodist Church
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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 middleto 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.
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Crook is a 1-year old hound mix boy who was found as a stray. He’s a good boy, about 35 pounds, loves toys, great with other dogs, can be ‘nose to the ground’ like most hounds. Crook is just wondering why he has been with us since June and hoping his new family shows up this week. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1-year-old; cats over 1-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely cov-
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Brown ‘excited’ to earn USA Junior National Team camp invite By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
Realizing her dream of playing for Alabama for the first time, Elissa Brown thought she’d topped her first fall semester at the Capstone. But an e-mail she received on Sunday launched the former Elmore County High star’s fall to new heights one day after UA’s fall softball schedule ended. Brown found out she was one of 20 players invited to the 2017 USA Softball Junior Women’s National Team Selection Camp, taking place over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Clearwater, Florida. “My mom asked me if I had checked my e-mail, she was surprising me, Brown recalled. “(My mom, dad and sister) were together and we got to read it together. It was real exciting for all of us.” Running through drills and simulated games over the two days, Brown and 19 current college and high school upperclassmen will compete for 17 Junior National Team roster spots, evaluated by the USA Selection Committee. The team will compete this summer in a number of exhibition games as well as defending its gold medal from last season at the 2017 World Baseball Softball Confederation Junior Women’s World Championship
on July 24-30 in Clearwater, Fla. “I hope to just really do my best and try to make the team. I know they’re all good,” Brown said. “But I want to do my best, make more friends because that’s what I’ve done every other time I’ve been chosen for something. “Make more friends, create new memories, represent Eclectic and the University of Alabama. I’m just happy that I even got chosen to go. But I want to do what I know I can do.” Batting leadoff and getting a hit in her first at-bat this fall, and playing in center field, left field and some second base, Brown said coming off a successful fall camp, where Alabama went 8-0 during its annual three-weekend, Fall Brawl schedule, has prepared her to tryout for the Junior National Team. “I’ve gotten a little stronger, so we’ll see how I measure up to those other girls because I know they’re doing the same thing.” Brown said receiving an invite to the National Team camp created another dream, and she hopes to realize that dream of seeing USA across her jersey. “I have thought about it. This is a big deal,” Brown said. “Hopefully, I get down there and represent. This is an amazing accomplishment, feeling of hopefully representing your country. I’ll see where it takes me.”
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University of Alabama freshman and former Elmore County High star Elissa Brown (1) steps up in the box to slap an offering during a game versus Spring Hill Oct. 9 at Rhoads Stadium.
Adams resigns as Holtville head coach By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
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Hunter Adams turned in his resignation Monday as Holtville’s head football coach.
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. 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, an Elmore County High School graduate, 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 process and search of finding Adams’ successor.
Eclectic youth teams advance in playoffs Submitted to Observer
Three out of four of the Eclectic Youth Football and Cheer League football teams advanced to this week’s second-round games at Burt-Haynie Field on Saturday with first-round victories in New Site and Dadeville. At New Site, the EYFCL freshmen Panthers (ages 4-6) advanced by defeating homestanding Horseshoe Bend, 34-13. The junior Panthers (ages 9-10) also defeated Horseshoe Bend, 35-12, in Dadeville and the senior Panthers (ages 11-12) beat Tuskegee, 6-0, also in Dadeville. The sophomore Panthers (ages 7-8) lost to Reeltown, 35-8, in New Site. The EYFCL would like to invite everyone to come out and support the kids on Saturday. The freshmen Panthers will play Tuskegee at 9 a.m., the junior Panthers tangle with rival Tallassee at 1:45 p.m., and the senior Panthers play Reeltown at 3 p.m. The remainder of the schedule pits Tallassee vs. Beauregard Blue in a freshman contest at 8 a.m., Tuskegee vs. Beauregard Blue and Tallassee vs. Reeltown in sophomore contests at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m, respectively, Reeltown vs. Dadeville in juniors play at 12:30 p.m. and Dadeville vs. Tallassee in a 4:15 p.m. seniors game. Admission is $5 at the gate.
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Teams from the Eclectic Youth Football and Cheerleading League advanced to the second round of the youth football playoffs this past Saturday. The Freshmen (ages 4-6), Juniors (ages 9-10) and Seniors (ages 11-12) will compete at Burt-Haynie Field, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.