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McLeod sentenced to 20 years By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
The mother in the infamous Winston’s Law child abuse case received the full sentence from an Elmore County district judge who had strong words for the sobbing defendant that maintained the abuse came from the boyfriend. “I’m not just this monster that people have portrayed me to be. I was not aware of all the abuse that was going on,” said
Hallee McLeod, 29, of Wetumpka. The case is widely known and the physical details of the alleged abuse suffered by the then 4-year-old son of Mcleod and Joey Crampton have circulated across the nation in the high profile case. At her sentencing, District Judge Ben Fuller showed pictures of the physical injuries “Winston” was said to have suffered.
The images were gruesome, and Fuller held them to a choking tearfilled McLeod immediately after her impassioned plea for a reduction in her sentence. “You are evil,” said Fuller. “You are a evil creature that would allow this to happen to a 4-year-old child.” McLeod’s mother, Dot Faust, was at her side at the judge’s bench. The child’s father, Joey Crampton,
stood at a distance behind McLeod and Faust to their left. “Your honor I did not do that,” McLeod said referring to the pictures of what was referenced as the badly bruised and swollen groin area of her son. She attested that the abuse came from her then-boyfriend Scott Hicks, of Wetumpka. As of September, Hicks has remained See WINSTONS LAW • Page 9
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is providing the drinks and we have Jessie Lynn for our entertainment.” This annual event was created to bring families closer by bringing them together for quality time with each other. “We like to take this day to enjoy our residents and their families,” McGee said. “It gives them a day to socialize with each other and spend a day relaxing.” Jessie Lynn will be providing the entertainment for the day. Lynn is known for her “country with a twist” style of music. She also incorporates her horses into her show.
Elmore County was one of 46 counties recently upgraded from fire danger warning to fire alert status by The Alabama Forestry Commission and a county forester advised residents to avoid burning altogether until wetter conditions arise. According to the AFC report, the status will remain in effect until the State Forester deems conditions have changed and lessened the likelihood of wildfires. The report was issued on Monday and stated nearly 4,000 acres had burned over the last seven days due to approximately 307 different wildfires across the state. An Elmore County Forester Brian Frederick said the county was not under a “no burn order” at this time. That would take an order from the governor, Frederick said in an email. However, that would be the next step if current conditions do not improve, he said.
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Officials from the city of Wetumpka were on hand at Tuesday’s Elmore County Commission meeting to present their proposal to acquire the Thames building downtown, but the commission took no action on the proposal. Several months ago, the Adullam House had originally made a pitch to the commission to take over responsibility for the structure. At the earlier meeting, the Adullam House, represented by Angie Spackman, suggested their willingness to take over the building on a long-term lease and put some $150,000 into the renovation of the former Elmore County Board of Education offices. According to county officials, the building has significant electrical and asbestos issues that will need to be addressed. The city’s proposal was presented by Wetumpka Planning and Program Director David Robison, who was See COMMISSION • Page 3
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Jessie Lynn will be providing the entertainment for Family Day at Tallassee Health and Rehab this Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lynn is known for her “country with a twist” style of music.
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Tallassee Health and Rehab hosts annual event Saturday By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee Health and Rehab will host the annual Family Day on the grounds Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday. “We have the residents’ families come out and have a day of pure enjoyment with the resident,” said Tammy McGee, administrator for Tallassee Health and Rehab. In order to make the day more enjoyable, food and drinks will be served at no charge. “Haynes Ambulance will be grilling hotdogs for us,” McGee said. “Buffalo Rock
Annual Christmas on the Coosa pageant accepting applications By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
The Christmas on the Coosa pageant is less than a month away and the deadline is even sooner to enter the contest for a scholarship, title, crown and a place in the city’s annual holiday parade. Pageant director Tiffany Robinson said she saw the event not just as a beauty pageant but a time for the K-12 grade contestants to show how well-rounded they were on a number of topics and issues. The top prize in the Nov. 5 contest to go to the girl named Miss Christmas on the Coosa is $1,500 in scholarship money, the crown and a sash according to the pageant’s application and contract. This year Robinson said the pageant was open to all girls living in Elmore County and not just to those who
attended an Elmore County school. The deadline for registration is listed as Oct. 29, and rehearsals are scheduled for Nov. 1. Robinson said she started working on the event roughly three years ago and it was going on the 10th or so year the city has held the pageant. Robinson said it is one of the “traditions” of Christmas on the Coosa. A segment of the city-prepared guidelines reads, “Our mission is to select individuals to serve as ambassadors for The City of Wetumpka and Christmas on the Coosa events and activities,” and goes on to say: “The pageant program provides an opportunity for girls to develop knowledge and skills in a fun and memorable manner that will help build character and develop leadership abilities.” Robinson emphasized this aspect of the pageant. See PAGEANT • Page 3
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Contestants from the 2015 Miss Christmas on the Coosa Pageant. This year’s winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship as well as other honors.
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Obituaries Kathy Gayle Mulder Knight Peoples Kathy Gayle Mulder Knight Peoples, 64, of Eclectic, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born April 13, 1952. Visitation will be Monday, October 10 from 5-7 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 11, at 11 a.m., at Claud Independent Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Weaver and Rev. Weldon Greer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Kathy was the oldest daughter of the late Bobby and Lois Mulder. She is survived by daughter, Stephanie Tara Knight Cordell Davis (Ricky); son, David Scott Peoples (Tailir); sister, Bonnie Knox (Charles); brothers, Terry Mulder, James Mulder (Carolyn) and Douglas Mulder (Linda); grandchildren, Bruce Paul Cordell (Kailee), Randall Wayne Cordell, Kathryn Pauline Cordell and Jacob Scott Peoples; great grandchildren, Amelia Grace Cordell, Adaline Raegan Cordell and Kensley Anne Cordell; a host of nieces and nephews and an endless supply of friends. Kathy served her country for 31-1/2 years in the Army National Guard. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama
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Community Hospital recently installed the new Toshiba Aquilion LightningTM CT system. The Aquilion Lightning CT system combines advanced features like a wider bore and cutting-edge dose reduction technology with exceptional image quality to help healthcare providers deliver quality patient care. “To ensure our patients continue to receive the best possible care without sacrificing the image quality we rely on for fast and accurate imaging, we have recently installed Toshiba’s new Aquilion Lightning CT system,” said Allison Stewart, radiology director at Community Hospital. “We constantly strive to provide a better patient experience with a comfortable and low-dose exam for all of our imaging needs. The Aquilion Lightning CT system will help
us continue to meet and exceed these standards. The goal of our radiology team is to make the patient feel comfortable and at ease, acquire images rapidly and accurately and provide our clinicians with the best diagnostic images possible.” The Aquilion Lightning CT system comes with a powerful 50-kW generator that is capable of imaging a wide range of patients and utilizes Toshiba’s PUREVISION CT Detector technology and AIDR 3D Enhanced (Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction 3D Enhanced) to help reduce dose and improve patient safety. In addition, Adaptive Diagnostic solutions, such as Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction (SEMARTM) and SURESubtractionTM, help simplify complex scans. These technologies, along with the industry’s thinnest slices, at 0.5 mm, and a 78-cm bore, help optimize workflow and patient comfort.
“The new CT system is the latest addition to the Community Hospital Radiology Department which is staffed by specialists in CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography and diagnostic radiology. Our department offers a variety of services to assist clinicians in making prompt and accurate diagnoses on more than 3600 patients annually,” said Jennie Rhinehart, Administrator/CEO of Community Hospital. “The decision to acquire this new CT scanner was an easy one. By utilizing this advanced technology we are able to reduce radiation, improve imaging quality and operate more efficiently. This is consistent with our goal to improve safety for our community and our patients.” “Community Hospital in Tallassee is the first facility in the nation to install this advanced imaging system. We understand that in today’s healthcare environment, patient safety and satisfaction
is extremely important,” said Satrajit Misra, vice president, Marketing and Strategic Development, Toshiba. “We designed the Aquilion Lightning CT system so that healthcare providers like Community Hospital can focus on what matters most – providing the best possible care to their patients.” With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.
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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 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Nov.15, Jan. 10., Feb.14, and March 14. 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.
October 11
Elmore County Education Retirees Association is hosting an event at Coach’s Corner Restaurant at 10:30 a.m., bring your can goods, flu shots will be provided PEEHIP card required.
October 16
“Spirit Walk Ministries Church of God located at 1908 County Road 107, Prattville, Ala., will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, beginning at 10 a.m. Spoken For Trio will be the featured singers followed by lunch at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Rev. Harlan Harris and congregation extend a warm welcome to all to join them for this special service.”
October 18
The spotlight will be on photographers at the next Tuesdays with Kelly meeting. These are lunch and learn events at noon
on the third Tuesday of each month at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery 408 South Main Street in Wetumpka, AL. Bring a sack lunch, drinks and desserts provided. Free and Open to the Public. Libby Christensen will conduct a game using the photos of Kay Brummal, Wayne Atchison, Barbara Bryan, Sue Mehearg, Mit Fontaine, John Jacobs and herself. Mary Wolfe will provide the music! Fun and Door Prizes.
October 19-20
“Basic Training” for Main Street Wetumpka (new name for Wetumpka Downtown) will be held on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I can provide more info, but want to touch base with you first.
October 20
Wallsboro United Methodist Church will be hosting a praise and worship service featuring Julie Smith playing the saxophone. It will be a pot luck dinner followed by the service. Everyone is invited for anevening of food, fellowship, praise and worship.
October 29
The Eclectic Cotton Festival Dog Show will be held at 10:30 a.m. in front of Town Hall. All dogs are welcome to enter the contest, owners must bring proof of rabies vaccinations with them. All pets must be on leashes
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and the contest is free to enter. There will be awards for biggest lap dog, smallest dog, best trick, best costume, ugliest and most unusual dog. A best in show trophy will be provided to the best overall participant. Registration for the event is prior to the commencement of the show.
October 29
Rock Springs Baptist at 375 Rigsby Rd, Tallassee, is hosting its annual community Fall Festival on Sat, Oct 29, beginning at 5 p.m. All guests, all ages, are welcome. Program features a free hot dog supper, hay ride, cake walk, and marshmallow roast, games, face painting, go fish and much more. Children in costume are welcome. Come, bring canned beans or corn for ministry to a food pantry.
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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.” ART EXHIBITION: There is a free exhibit of sixtyfive works of art by the late Priscilla Crommelin featuring vibrant still life and floral paintings, portraits and landscapes at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month is the Highway 231 Saturday Night Jamboree at the Alabama League
of the South Cultural Center Building at 12814 Highway 231 North in Wetumpka. There will be country, gospel, and rock and roll music in a good atmosphere. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be line dancing, no alcohol, no smoking and no charge. Donations accepted for upkeep of the building. Contact Ray Funderburk at R&R Music and things at 334-991-4682 or 224-8509804 with questions. SANTUCK FLEA MARKET: First Saturday, March-December, dawn to 2 p.m. in the area surrounding Santuck Baptist Church. An outdoor flea market with booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food and more. Free admission to the public with free parking available. For info, call 334567-7400. BLUEGRASS JAM: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All acoustic instruments welcome guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, singers. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and listeners. For info, call 334-578-9485. SIT AND SEW: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All sewers and knitters welcome. Bring your own sewing machine or hand-sewing project. Assistance and encouragement to help you through your project. Ironing board and iron provided. Free. For info, call 334-5789485 or visit www.arrac.org. POTTERY CLASS: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka For age 16 and older. $80 for four classes or $20 per week. Taught every Saturday by Rick Bowman. Bring your own tools or use art center tools. Center provides other supplies. For info, call 334-313-1646. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. For ages 12 and older. $32 for four classes. Taught every Saturday by Cliff Wayne.
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speaking on behalf, not only of the city, but also of the Wetumpka Downtown Redevelopment Authority and Main Street Wetumpka. According to Robison, the city wants to acquire the Thames building to further its goal of revitalizing downtown. During his presentation, Robison referenced the city’s downtown vision statement and noted that the city’s vision is closer than ever to being realized due to a number of factors including the recent $850,000 sewer, water and storm sewer infrastructure project completed in 2015 and the upcoming $1.2 million streetscape project. Robison said that the city is committed to implementing market-based solutions for downtown Wetumpka and cited information relating to the recent renaissance in downtown areas throughout the Gulf Coast region. He said that the city seeks to acquire the building as the first asset of the recently established Downtown Redevelopment Authority. He said the building would allow the DRA to be self-sustaining in that the RDA could collect rents off of the property. Robison said it was important to convert currently unused commercial space downtown to create a critical mass of opportunities to help grow downtown. Robison said that the city’s concept for the use of the building would be a mixed-use building with commercial uses on the ground floor and either residential or office space on the upper floor. In exchange, the city wants to trade the county the parking lot on Hill Street owned by the city for the Thames building. Commissioner Trey Taylor at one point asked Robison for a valuation comparison on the two properties, which Robison said he would have to look into. During the earlier meeting where the Adullam House presented its proposal, county officials told the group
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that the county could not transfer the Thames property under the terms of the deed that originally gave the property to the county. Officials also stated that the deed also limited the types of uses the building would allow. According to Robison, Wetumpka attorney Regina Edwards has researched the issue and believes the county can transfer the property to the city and that the building could be used for commercial purposes so long as the proceeds were used for the Tulane Legacy. Commission Chairman David Bowen noted that there is already a lot of vacant space in downtown and wanted to know how the city’s proposal would affect other downtown businesses. Robison said that the DRA was not interested in making a profit and that the funds it collects as a landlord would be funneled to other projects within the city. Commissioner Joe Faulk asked Robison whether the city council had approved the project. Robison noted that Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis and councilmen Steve Gantt, Greg Jones and Kevin Robbins were supportive of the project, but he could not confirm that the council has approved the project (there has been no formal vote to approve the bid by the city council). Bowen suggested that the city and Adullam House sit down and attempt to reach a joint proposal. He noted that both parties had submitted interesting proposals, but that he would like them to try to work out a joint proposal if possible before he would be willing to act. No decision was made on either of the proposals for the property. In other matters before the commission: • The commission approved appointing Steve R. Forehand to the Ridge Improvement District Board and Larry Brown, Steve Dennis and Art Faulkner to the E911 Board. Forehand’s appointment passed unan-
imously, Brown, Dennis and Faulkner’s appointments passed by a 3-2 margin with Bowen and Commissioner Stephanie Daniels Smoke voting against. Smoke wanted to vote on the three suggested candidates individually as opposed to a group appointment. • The commission approved polling site contracts for existing polling sites at Titus Community Center, New Hope Baptist Church and Victory Baptist School. • The commission approved the fiscal year 2017 Humane Society of Elmore County Contract.
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“We have issued a fire alert for Elmore County,” said Frederick. “This, hopefully will make people aware of the severity of the fire situation right now. We are still issuing burning permits to those who are certified burners and who have adequate equipment to keep a fire under control.” But the AFC urged those to wait until “adequate moisture” conditions arise, or use “extreme caution.” Those conditions however might not arise for a while, said a National Weather Service meteorologist out of Birmingham, Mary Keiser. She said no rain was in the forecast and Sunday was what she called a “red flag warning.” But dry conditions are not unusual for this time of year, and traditionally October is the region’s driest month of the year, she said. She said Hurricane Matthew had worked to worsen the drought conditions, since the state fell on what she said was the hurricane’s dry side. Media reports have emerged about grass fires and
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even structure fires in the area where local fire departments had to respond. A Wetumpka fire fighter had strong instructions and said “no form of fire whatsoever” should be produced at this time. But Frederick said burn permits were still being issued and he said that if it was unavoidable then to at least have a clear area, free from “combustible fuels,” like dry grass, trees, etc. and to stay with the fire until it was completely out. The AFC listed its criteria for other less obvious reasons for issuing the alert. According to the AFC, the fire lert was issued because of the more obvious conditions such as: “current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, high probability of fuel ignition.” However it also listed another less obvious reason for the alert, “a shortage of available firefighting manpower and resources.”
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She said it encouraged good grades and community involvement, and was a beneficial public speaking venue. “It prepares them for a lot of things for their future,” said Robinson. She also said the contestants would have to prepare a “platform” on issues that concerned them, and some would have interviews based on the resume-like information they submitted. The guidelines instruct the girls to pay “special attention” to “current issues in the media” and the city, along with the annual Christmas event itself. The platform element of the pageant is for grades 11-12 according to the application, and it specifies that these platforms are causes they wanted to address through a number of different ways, like fundraising, program development or community service. “There are so many needs in the world today,” the document states, “that finding a cause you feel passionate about in your community is just a matter of looking around or talking with a few business leaders.”
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Robinson said they are currently accepting applications for the pageant. There are four categories and three places within the top section, each of which have a dollar-scholarship amount to their award. The younger category prizes will go to the participants that sell the most tickets, according to the guidelines. It stated that an application could be submitted to the City Administration Building by the deadline on Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m.
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enerally I have tried to remain neutral in the current presidential race. I am not a fan of either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, nor do I support any of the “third party” candidates out there. Actually my honest opinion is this is the worst presidential crop we have ever had, well at least in my lifetime. One thing though that perturbs me is Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. When I listen to Trump talk, which isn’t often since he is an insufferable moron, I don’t recognize the country he is talking about. Trump seems to be depicting some third world concept of our country, which is interesting since the man is purportedly a billionaire who
relieves himself in gold toilets. The fact is this country is actually better than it has ever been. Sure there are those who are unemployed and struggling, and that is a bad thing, but so many more are successful. People live longer now than they have historically, the medical profession is making strides each day in eradicating various ailments. Things that would have killed people just 50 or 60 years ago are no longer a threat. The average person in this country has a home, generally a house or apartment, a vehicle (especially if you live in the south), a phone, either cell or landline, and access to healthcare and food. Most also work jobs that contribute to society. And while crime is a
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constant focus in the news, crime rates are actually down in this country from historic highs from a couple of decades ago. Over the weekend I was watching a British medieval era television show. As a young man I had a fascination with medieval European history. My undergraduate degree is in history and my focus was on medieval history. Why do I bring this up? Because our ancestors, whether they came from Europe, Asia,
the Middle East, Africa or the Americas all lived a much more primitive lifestyle than we currently enjoy. In some parts of the world this primitive lifestyle still remains, with life expectancies hovering closer to 40 than the nearly 80 years we are used to in this country. In watching my program, which only partially depicts the issues of living in a more primitive time, I was struck with how common folks had to constantly live in fear of disease, famine and war. Anyone who has ever watched one of these types of programs probably has remarked on how graphic things are. The funny thing is the reality was actually much more graphic than the fictional version depicted on
your television set. Life was, to quote Thomas Hobbes, who was writing later in the 17th century, “nasty, brutish and short.” Our lives now in this country, in comparison to the lives of our ancestors, or those in other parts of the world, really aren’t that bad. Sure things aren’t perfect, they never will be. Do we have problems with violence, bigotry, racism and the like? Of course we do, and we should strive to continue to improve our country. But all in all America, more specifically the United States of America, is already great, especially in comparison to other places. Anyone telling you differently is selling you something…something you do not want to buy.
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ur junior U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has risen to national prominence in this pivotal presidential year. His arch conservative senate voting record and impeccable pedigree as one of the most rock solid Republicans in the U.S. Senate has made him a marquee persona among right wing Fox News conservatives throughout the country. During the GOP primary debates earlier this year, the aspirants would refer to him and insinuate that Sessions was in their corner. However, the ultimate victor, Donald Trump, won the early support of Sessions primarily due to their common opinion on immigration. It is no secret that Trump reveres and trusts Sessions. In fact, Sessions has evolved into Trump’s foremost confidant both politically and philosophically. Without question, Sessions is closer to Trump than any member of the Senate. If Trump were to be elected, Trump could appoint Sessions to the Supreme Court. Jeff Sessions would unquestionably become a social conservative stalwart on the Court. If this were to occur he would be only the second Alabamian in a century to be named to the nation’s high tribunal. The last Alabamian named to the Supreme Court was Hugo Black. If Sessions is appointed to the Supreme Court, the contrast in the two legacies of Sessions and Black would be remarkable. Probably the most enduring legacy a president will have is an appointment to the United States Supreme Court. This lifetime powerful appointment will be lasting. The nine Justices of the Supreme Court have omnipotent everlasting power over most major decisions affecting issues and public policy in our nation. Our new president will not
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only fill the one seat vacant now due to the death of Justice Scalia, but probably two more. These appointments may be their most lasting legacy. It may come as a surprise to you since Alabama is currently considered one of the most conservative places in America but Alabamian Hugo Black was arguably one of the most liberal Supreme Court justices in history. He was also one of the longest serving justices. Black was the fifth-longest serving Supreme Court justice. He sat on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1937 to 1971. Nearly 35 of his 85 years on earth were spent on the Supreme Court. Hugo Black, like most folks and heroes of that era in Alabama history, was born on a farm. He was born in rural Clay County in 1886. He was the youngest child of a large family. He worked his way through the University of Alabama Law School under the tutelage of President George Denny. He shoveled coal to stoke the furnaces at the university. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He began practicing law in Birmingham at 22 years old. He became a Jefferson County prosecutor and then World War I broke out. He served in the War and rose to the rank of captain. In 1926 at age 40, Black was elected to the United States Senate. He arrived in the Senate at the beginning of the Great Depression. During his entire tenure in the Senate, America was in the throes of the Depression. Folks who
endured this era were marked by it. Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to the White House in 1932. His New Deal was the most legendary political accomplishment in American history. Black became one of FDR’s staunchest allies. He voted for 24 out of 24 of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. Alabama benefited mightily from FDR’s New Deal, especially rural Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. Roosevelt rewarded Alabama’s junior senator with a coveted seat on the Supreme Court. He was one of nine justices appointed by President Roosevelt during his 13-year reign as president. Black was a liberal New Dealer in the Senate and liberals were pleased by the justice from Alabama’s tenure over the next 35 years. Liberals regard Black as one of the most influential Supreme Court justices of the 20th Century. He hung his hat on the 14th Amendment. He was part of the court decision that declared school racial segregation illegal in the famous Brown v. Board of Education decision. It is probably unbelievable to most Americans that Alabama’s only contribution to the Supreme Court is one of its most liberal justices in history. Believe me, there would be quite a difference in philosophy between the ultra-liberal Hugo Black and the ultra-conservative Jeff Sessions, which illustrates the historical change in Alabama politics. 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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Humane Society Annual Meeting slated for Oct. 18 REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
We want to thank to our volunteers who worked so hard and everyone who donated supplies to our shelter at our Wetumpka Walmart Supply Drive on Saturday. Those three truck-loads of supplies go a long way in our shelter and are greatly appreciated. The money we don’t have to spend on those supplies can now go to those pets we have to send to local veterinarians for acute injuries or illness. Thank you so very much. We do have another rather BIG need and it might be a long-shot but – a few weeks ago one of our staff avoided an accident when an inattentive driver veered into her and while we are happy to report she only
suffered bruising from the seat belts and air bag, our Chevy Truck did not fare as well. Because of the extent of the damage it was declared a total loss so we are now on the lookout for a replacement pickup. We need a full-size pickup in good mechanical condition as it will be on the road three-four days/week. If you might have a candidate or know of someone who does, please have them contact the Shelter Director at 334-567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth.net. Many people have asked so wanted to update that our new Tails End Thrift Store is coming right along as power and water have all been connected. There is still much work to be done but we should be fully operational in the new building by the first of
the year and won’t that be a great way to kickoff 2017! We are very grateful to every person, business and organization that goes out of their way to help our animals and our shelter. Every donation of time, money, food, supplies makes a very positive difference and also buoys our spirits just knowing that so many people care. Next Tuesday, Oct. 18, is our Humane Society’s Annual Meeting so we hope to see all of our members and anyone else interested at 6 p.m, Trinity Episcopal Church, 5375 Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. We will be reviewing our accomplishments in the past year and looking ahead to 2017. Hope to see you there!
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She plans on bringing her horses Saturday, but for more than entertainment. “They will be there as therapy horses,” Lynn said. Lynn will take the stage at 11 a.m. Saturday and continue to entertain until 2 p.m. There is no cost for admission to this upcoming event. “We want to encourage everyone to come out,” she said. “It’s a free event, you don’t have to pay to get in.” There will also be a drawing for various gift baskets. Raffle tickets are a $1 each. The gift baskets were created
with donated items from local businesses. “Our team, Team Jessie Lynn, will be selling raffle tickets,” Lynn said. “We have various vendors who have donated some awesome things for the baskets that we are making. They will have various items in them, such as things from Moore’s Marinade, China Doll, Dixie Lily, Tucker Pecan and more.” With all this in store for Saturday, there is sure to be something for everyone at Tallassee Health and Rehab’s Family Day.
Perfect time for tea Sassy Southern Sisters take time out for tea (left to right: Marie Scott, Teressa Upchurch, Rosales Wade, Shirley Esco, Ruth Porter, Jackie Baltzell, Teresa McGriff)
Pet of the week- Sugar Sugar is a Lab/Bulldog mix girl who is about two years old, 45 pounds. Sadly this sweet girl has been with us almost five months which is confusing since she is such a gentle girl who loves children, is very responsive to commands, good with dogs her size, seems fine with cats, rides in a car like a person - just sitting up and looking out the window. Sugar lives up to her name so we know there is a loving home out there for her. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over oneyear-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org for more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions Mon–Fri 10-5 and Sat 9-3.
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Giving up the joy of anger
sn’t anger delicious? Oh, the way we can wrap anger around us, hold on to it, and savor every bit of it. And, oh, it’s so easy to rekindle our anger from smoldering ember to a hot, bright flame over and over, because our anger is usually directed at a person or a thing, and all we have to do is see them, or it, and our anger explodes, again. And how righteous and blameless we feel, because someone has done something to us which justifies our anger. I know, as Paul knew in writing Timothy, how deadly, how destructive, how painful anger is or can be. I can talk about anger ‘cause I’m an expert about the pain of anger, at least about the shortterm kind. I know how painful anger can be when your car repair isn’t going just right, and you hit the tire with a hammer. The hammer rebounds with approximately 3.46 times the velocity you hit it with and smacks you right between the eyes, knocking you on the ground. (and the first thing you do when the stars fade out is look around to see who saw you.) Anger can really hurt you. In I Timothy, 2:1, 8, Paul talks about anger: First of all,
then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men. . . . I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling. Pray without anger. Paul really isn’t talking so much about emotional, volatile, explosive anger like hitting a car tire with a hammer. No, he is really talking more about that kind of anger that can burn inside of us for years, cutting us off from people we treasure and love like our brother or sister, best friend, mother or dad: people who have hurt us, betrayed our trust, taken something precious from us, or taken advantage of our love, whether long, long ago, or even just yesterday. Like the 40 year old woman I knew who couldn’t resolve her grief because she was caught in the tension between her love for her father and her real anger at him for dying when she was 12 leaving her alone and lonely; or the name of a once favorite uncle that can’t be spoken in my family because of a promised inheritance that was never made; or the self-destructive behavior of so many of us because of the constant anger we direct at ourselves for not living up to our own expectations or our
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perception of someone else’s exceptions of who we are or what we should do. Like any sin, our anger starts out tasting delicious, but sours so quickly. What we must remember is that the anger itself isn’t the sin. Anger channeled the right way can work for good. MADD, for example, was founded by a woman who was so angry that her child had been killed by a drunk driver, that she decided to do something about it. And, if we believe that Jesus never sinned, then anger itself is not a sin. When Jesus healed the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath, we are told that Jesus looked at the Pharisees with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart. (Mark 3:5) No, anger isn’t the sin, its what we do with the anger that’s the sin, whether its turning it in on ourselves where it works out in self-destruction; or whether we turn it outward toward others, where it destroys relation-
ships and cuts us off from other people. And, of course, the longer we hold on to our anger, the harder it is to let it go. When we hold on to anger, we get used to it, we relish it, we wallow in it, and, before we know it, that anger becomes a permanent and seemingly essential part of who we are. I think everyone will agree, at least in theory, that we need to let our anger go or at least change our anger, even our righteous and perhaps justified anger. If we can’t let it go, we need to change and channel that anger into creative energy rather than toward destructive behaviors. How do we do that? The answer is right there in the Timothy. We pray. We pray without anger. We take the person, the situation, the circumstances of our anger and offer them to God. And it doesn’t matter if the subjects of our prayers are very general – like all drunk drivers; or as specific as our brother or the person whose office is next to ours. So, pray. Pray right now as you are reading this. Pick the person against whom your anger burns hottest; the person who has done the most harm; the person you can’t forgive.
Visualize them. See them in your mind, happy, laughing, surrounded by God’s love. Imagine and see them and you in the circumstances that caused your anger Offer the hurt, the fear, the pain you felt to God. Then imagine and see both of you, back in those circumstances, changed by God’s love, not angry at what happened, but surrounded by God’s love, transforming the anger into love for each other. And, pray for them and you. Do it. Do it every day for a month. Do it even though you don’t want to, or don’t think you can. Every day for a month. I dare you. Begin today, as soon as you finish reading this. If you have no lingering anger toward a particular person, pick a current event, or a world leader, or anything else that sparks your anger, and pray for it or them. Do it for a month, and see what happens. Your prayers may not change the person or situation at all, but you might be surprised at what happens to you.
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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8000 Titus Rd., Titus Mulder Memorial United Methodist 3454 Fire Tower Rd., Wetumpka 567-4225 New Style United Methodist 64 Old Georgia Plank Spur, Wetumpka 567-9840 Oak Valley Station United Methodist 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee 541-3924 Pierce Chapel United Methodist 1003 Pierce Chapel Rd., Santuck 265-6099 Providence United Methodist 1540 Providence Rd., Titus Robinson Springs Methodist Church 5980 Main St., Millbrook Trinity United Methodist 135 Little Weoka Creek Rd., Equality 567-9997 Union United Methodist 691 Central Rd. Eclectic Wallsboro United Methodist 11066 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Millbrook Church of the Nazarene 3251 Browns Rd., Millbrook PENTECOSTAL Faith Deliverance Church 475 Jackson St., Elmore 567-9209 OTHER Central Bible Chapel 3630 Edgewood Rd., Millbrook Chapel of Praise Hwy. 14, Millbrook Cornerstone Full Gospel 9301 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 East Chapel MP Church Airport Rd., Millbrook Grace Bible Church 2251 Main St., Millbrook Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka 514-9292 New Life Church - Millbrook Sanctuary Worship Center 1688 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka Servant Fellowship Church P O Box 1423, Wetumpka 5672190 servantfellowshipchurch@windstream.net The Worship Center 2705 Williams Rd., Wetumpka Time of Refreshing Fellowship 117 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-7750 Victory Temple (Pentecostal church) 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-7779 Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka 514-2730
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LEARNING ABOUT CORN
Is corn your favorite food? Corn is the seed, or grain, of a cereal plant that is eaten around the World by both people and animals. In almost all other regions of the World, this grain is called maize. Maize was brought to Europe from the New World, what is now America, by explorers. In South Africa, corn is called mealies. Corn is one of the main staples for the Earth’s population; only wheat and rice have more farmlands devoted to their cultivation. In the U.S., most corn crops are grown in the Corn Belt; this is the region of plains which stretches across the middle of the Country from Western Ohio to Eastern Nebraska. The soft, sweet corn consumed by humans is generally harvested early in the year (June and July), although the times vary greatly depending on the region where the crops are located. The majority of corn grown is harvested in October and November. This is corn that has had time to dry and is used to make feed for livestock and to create other products. Almost all of the plant is used, not just the corn itself. The stalks can be used to make paper; WKH KXVNV DUH RIWHQ XVHG DV D ¿OOLQJ PDWHULDO DQG D SRSXODU QHZ W\SH RI IXHO HWKDQRO LV FUHDWHG IURP WKH FRE 7KHVH DUH just a few of the many things that can be made from corn. Corn can even be used as a decoration since black, white, red, pink, and even blue kernels els can be cultivated.
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Follow the directions to make popcorn balls.You will need: 10 cups of popcorn, 1/4 cup of margarine, cup of sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup.
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in a Bay County, Florida, jail. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies initially apprehended both Hicks and McLeod in Panama City, but McLeod was extradited back to Elmore County. McLeod said she was unaware of the extent of the abuse her son allegedly suffered from Hicks. “I only want the best for Winston,” McLeod would say, shaking between sobs. Her words to Fuller before his judgment seemed to show she knew what was coming. She said she could not change the past, “But I can make the future a lot better,” said McLeod. Throughout her pleas she said that she had accepted her punishment, and occasionally asked for reductions to her 20-year sentence. Fuller seemed little swayed by this. “It is difficult just for me to maintain a judicial decorum about this,” Fuller said, who was visibly angry. “…It rings very hollow to me madame,” he said. McLeod continued her attempts at what appeared to be an attempt to persuade Fuller. She said everything in her life at that time had revolved around her boyfriend. Reports of potential drug addiction and domestic abuse have circulated regarding McLeod’s time with Hicks. Her pleas to Fuller imploded however when she said that a lengthy sentence would punish others too, referring it seemed to her family and her mother, Faust, who serves as a registrar with Elmore County. “(The) law doesn’t allow me to impose a life sentence, it allows me to impose a 20-year sentence and that is what I’m going to do,” said Fuller. Fuller then talked directly to Faust, “I am sincerely sorry,” he said as Faust shook. However, under “Winston’s Law” championed by District Attorney Randall Houston, Crampton and state legislators has expanded that sentencing from 10 to 99 years for aggravated child abuse charges. Crampton has faced notoriety of his own with recent charges of third-degree domestic violence after reportedly choking his wife and throwing their infant son.
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Runners cross the finish line at last year’s Frankenstein’s Run, this year event organizers are anticipating 100 runners. Below, at last year’s Frankenstein Run, are Troy Stubbs, Wetumpka Elementary School Principal Bonnie Sullivan and Sean Kreauter.
WES to host 2nd Frankenstein Run By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor
Wetumpka Elementary School had so much success with last year’s Frankenstein Run they decided to do it again according to WES Principal Bonnie Sullivan. “It turned out really well last year,” Sullivan said. “We had a lot of runners show up.” Sullivan said the event turned out so well that they had more runners show up for the event than were anticipated. This year she said she anticipates possibly as many as 100 runners participating in the event which will be held October 22 behind the school starting at 8 a.m. Sullivan said the event will include a 5k run and a one mile fun run. The cost of the 5k is $25 while the fun run will be $15. The school is asking that participants register early for the
event via a website for the event frankenstien5krun.itsyourrace.com. Late registration is also available for an additional cost between 7 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. the day of the race. Sullivan said that sponsorships are also available with funds going to the school’s PTO. The four sponsorships are platinum at $500, gold at $250, silver at $150 and bronze at $100. Sponsors will be prominently displayed on t-shirts, which will be given to participants as part of the event. Sullivan said the event will start at the back of the school and travel past Mark’s Service Center and Body Shop, to Wetumpka Middle School and then return to the elementary school. The day’s events will also include a costume contest open to children and adults. “Barry Chrietzberg is one of our sponsors and he will have a photo booth set up where people can get photos taken for free,” she said.
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Sullivan added the event will also have snacks available and other fun activities. “We will have door prizes, prizes for the costume contest and medals for the winners of the race,” she said. Time for the event will be kept by About Time Events that will provide each racer with a certified time for the event. “I am happy it was something we could do again,” Sullivan said about the event. “We appreciate all our local businesses, they are so supportive of our students.” Sullivan said that while the school has several fundraising activities this one was one way to get students out and involved. “This is truly a community school,” she said. “Here we want students and parents to have an active role in everything we do.”
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PANTHERS KNOCK OFF TIGERS Will host 7th straight area tourney By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
Elmore County rattled Tallassee early and often and easily ran away for a 3-0 victory last Thursday to clinch hosting the area tournament for the seventh straight season. The Panthers (17-6, 6-0) coupled a stout defensive performance with quick offense, highlighted by 17 team aces, to knock the Tigers off their game and to finish off its second straight year undefeated in Class 4A, Area 5 play. “We were really on go, and that’s where I want us to be, on go,” ECHS volleyball coach Kimberly Moncrief said. “(Tallassee) had some good hits that we were able to dig up. I think taking away some of those and also some blocks we had took away some of their hitting power. Our defense took some of their steam out.” Senior libero Madeline Taylor dug up four hits to lead the back row. Junior middles Hannah Hughes and Hannah Gibson altered attacks at the net. Elmore County took the opening frame, 25-17, stretching the lead. The Panthers built off the strong end to the first, sawing through the Tigers for a 25-9 set win. Sophomore outside hitter Madison
Traylor and junior setter Nicole Ferpes paced the Panthers with five aces apiece. “We’ve always stressed serving. That goes back to our basic fundamentals and we practice it every day in practice,” Moncrief said. “It’s nice when you can have those times where everybody’s on and hitting well. I’d like to say that serving has kept us in a lot of games this year and helped us push through some other areas where we might’ve struggled.” Senior outside hitter Hannah Traylor collected 10 kills, while junior Haleigh Hart had three kills. Hughes and Gibson both had two kills. Ferpes and fellow setter Sarah Ingram combined for 22 assists. Locking down area hosting duties, ECHS eyes its seventh straight area championship and eighth consecutive regional berth, accomplishments this group only knows. Cory Diaz / The Herald “One thing we talk about with the Elmore County senior outside hitter Hannah Traylor (6) smashes the ball between two Tallassee older girls every year is what kind of defenders during last Thursday’s Class 4A, Area 5 match at ECHS. legacy they’re going to leave behind. We want to strive to work hard every game, every set, every point,” Moncrief hosting since these girls were in midthere.” said. “These girls work hard all the time dle school. They have gone into it and The Panthers open Area 5 tourand they work hard in practice. nament play Tuesday versus rival seen it as younger players, and I think “Being the seventh one, we’ve been Holtville at 4 p.m. they strive and push themselves to get
Edgewood Academy JV volleyball repeats as state champs By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
Edgewood Academy junior varsity volleyball team repeated as Class A JV state champions, sweeping the state tournament Saturday at EA. The Wildcats beat Evangel Christian (25-4, 25-7), Autauga Academy (25-11, 25-6) and Marengo (25-17, 25-19) in the title match, all in straight sets, finished the year undefeated at 16-0 and winning all 32 sets during the season. Led by freshman middle Sydney Brown and freshman setter Madison
White, Edgewood progressively got better as the state tournament went on, culminating with the ‘Cats pounding out 27 team kills against Marengo, who was 22-1 coming into the championship game. For the title match, Brown had 14 kills and White collected 27 assists. Eighthgraders Kelley Green and Haylee Brown added five and four kills, respectively. White garnered 55 assists and 11 serving aces for the tourney. Brown garnered a team-high 18 kills and Green finished with 10 kills.
US Soccer stars coming to area By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
A pair of United States Olympians will pay a visit to the area next Monday. Through a corporate contest won by the Prattville-based Century 21 Southern Star office, U.S. Women’s National Team stars and World Cup champions Meghan Klingenberg and Christen Press will headline a free family soccer event held at the Willis Bradford YMCA Branch Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Local kids will get to meet and have an opportunity to put their own soccer skills up against Press and Klingenberg, who will sign some balls and jerseys for fans. There will also be free raffles and a hot dog supper will be provided.
Century 21 Southern Star will donate $1,000 to the Wetumpka chapter of the American Youth Soccer Organization, and the Prattville Y will also be donated money. While the instrucKlingenberg tional portion of the event will be centered toward 9-year-olds and below, anyone is encouraged to attend. The Willis Bradford branch is located at 972 McQueen Smith Road, Prattville, Alabama, 36066.
Montgomery lands college football kickoff game in ‘17 By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
The newly announced Montgomery Kickoff Classic – set for Week 0 on Saturday, Aug. 26 – will help open the college football season from the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. The game, to air on ESPN, will feature two of the current top-ranked FCS teams in the nation, pitting Jacksonville State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. “We are pleased to be part of college football’s opening weekend from the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., with these two outstanding FCS programs,” said Pete Derzis, senior vice president, ESPN Events. “The greater Montgomery community has been very supportive of the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl since its inception in 2014, so to usher in the 2017 college football season and spotlight this community with their first-class facilities and staffing, is a logical choice.” City of Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said, “The Montgomery Kickoff Classic complements the flood of sport-
ing events, festivals and conventions that now call Montgomery home and have helped our hotel occupancy rate soar to the highest level in the state. This signature event will make the Montgomery brand even more synonymous with sports tourism in the Southeast, and we are grateful to ESPN, the Central Alabama Sports Commission and the Chamber for bringing this first ever experience kicking-off the college football season to our city, further propelling the Capital of Dreams to the forefront of the sports world.” Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton N. Dean, Sr., said, “The Commission is thrilled about the opportunity to once again work with ESPN, the City of Montgomery and the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce to spotlight Montgomery County, Alabama, as a sports-loving, supportive community. The matchup between Jacksonville State and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will be an exciting way to kick off the 2017 college football season.”
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ASWA WEEK 8 FOOTBALL POLL Class 7A
1. McGill-Toolen (29) (7-0) 348 2. Hoover (6-1) 251 3. Hewitt-Trussville (8-0) 240 4. Central-Phenix City (6-1) 201 5. Davidson (6-1) 171 6. James Clemens (5-2) 147 7. Enterprise (7-1) 113 8. Lee-Montgomery (6-1) 77 9. Spain Park (5-2) 57 10. Mountain Brook (5-2) 17 Others receiving votes: Vestavia Hills (4-3) 9, Oak Mountain (3-4) 8, Bob Jones (5-3) 7, Auburn (4-3) 6, Gadsden City (3-5) 1.
Class 6A
1. Blount (18) (7-1) 313 2. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (11) (7-0) 293 3. Oxford (8-0) 218 4. Opelika (7-1) 202 5. Minor (7-0) 172 6. Spanish Fort (5-2) 142 7. Park Crossing (7-1) 119 8. Clay-Chalkville (6-2) 89
9. Ramsay (6-1) 28 10. Wetumpka (7-1) 26 Others receiving votes: Hartselle (7-1) 24, Austin (5-2) 14, Decatur (6-1) 6, Chelsea (5-2) 3, Gardendale (5-3) 2, Daphne (5-2) 1, Pinson Valley (5-2) 1.
Class 5A
1. St. Paul’s (29) (6-1) 348 2. Scottsboro (7-0) 235 3. Etowah (7-1) 232 4. Carroll (7-0) 168 5. Central-Clay Co. (6-1)149 6. Demopolis (6-1) 133 7. Beauregard (5-1) 121 8. Jackson (5-2) 80 9. Vigor (6-2) 64 10. Mortimer Jordan (5-2) 58 Others receiving votes: Briarwood Chr. (6-1) 27, Russellville (5-2) 18, Brooks (5-2) 9, Sylacauga (6-1) 7, Mae Jemison-Huntsville (4-4) 2, Eufaula (5-2) 1, Hayden (6-1) 1.
Class 4A
1. UMS-Wright (28) (6-1) 345
2. Andalusia (1) (7-1) 260 3. Haleyville (6-1) 215 4. Rogers (8-0) 185 5. Leeds (6-2) 135 6. Jacksonville (7-0) 130 7. Madison Acad. (5-2) 121 8. North Jackson (5-2) 60 9t. Cordova (6-2) 45 9t. Handley (5-2) 45 Others receiving votes: West Limestone (6-1) 41, Munford (5-2) 24, St. James (7-1) 13, Cherokee Co. (6-2) 11, Madison Co. (4-3) 10, Thomasville (4-2) 7, Fayette Co. (3-4) 4, Winfield (5-2) 2.
Class 3A
1. Piedmont (28) (8-0) 345 2. Gordo (1) (7-0) 263 3. Montevallo (7-0) 222 4. Mobile Chr. (6-1) 197 5. Opp (6-1) 161 6. Colbert Co. (6-1) 140 7. Ohatchee (7-0) 133 8. T.R. Miller (5-2) 79 9. Daleville (6-1) 68 10. Lexington (6-1) 23 Others receiving votes:
Bayside Acad. (5-2) 7, Pike Co. (6-1) 6, Oakman (4-3) 5, N. Sand Mountain (6-1) 3, American Chr. (4-3) 1.
Class 2A
1. Fyffe (25) (7-0) 336 2. G.W. Long (2) (6-0) 253 3. Elba (2) (6-1) 237 4. LaFayette (7-0) 212 5. Lanett (7-1) 161 6. Tanner (4-3) 136 7. Aliceville (6-1) 110 8. Sheffield (7-1) 97 9. Goshen (6-1) 42 10. Cleveland (5-2) 16 Others receiving votes: Southern Choctaw (5-1) 15, New Brockton (4-3) 10, Washington Co. (5-2) 10, Red Bay (5-2) 9, Sand Rock (5-2) 6, Lamar Co. (5-2) 3.
Class 1A
1. Maplesville (25) (6-0) 336 2. Linden (4) (7-0) 273 3. Spring Garden (7-0) 223 4. Addison (8-0) 200 5. Georgiana (8-0) 164
6. Wadley (6-0) 146 7. Hubbertville (6-0) 86 8. Cedar Bluff (5-2) 85 9. Sweet Water (4-2) 62 10. Decatur Heritage (5-2) 38 Others receiving votes: Pickens Co. (5-2) 26, Notasulga (5-2) 4, Sumiton Chr. (6-1) 4, Brantley (4-3) 2, McKenzie (6-2) 2, Winterboro (5-2) 2.
AISA
1. Autauga Acad. (29) (7-0) 348 2. Bessemer Acad. (7-1) 254 3. Monroe Acad. (7-1) 236 4. Marengo Acad. (6-1) 190 5. Chambers Acad. (7-0) 173 6. Escambia Acad. (5-2) 135 7. S. Choctaw Acad. (6-1) 111 8. Fort Dale Acad. (6-1) 110 9. Glenwood (5-2) 31 10. Abbeville Chr. (5-3) 24 Others receiving votes: Cornerstone Chr. (5-2) 13, Lowndes Acad. (4-2) 13, Pike Liberal (4-3) 6, Patrician (3-4) 5, Morgan Acad. (5-3) 2, Lee-Scott (3-4) 2.