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Homeowners extinguish fire with garden hose Eclectic firefighters work to extinguish the remainder of a fire at a Fleahop Road residence. Before their arrival, the homeowners had put out most of the fire with a garden hose.
By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Eclectic Fire Department recently assisted two local homeowners in putting out a fire at a Fleahop Road residence on Aug. 29. The EFD arrived at the residence around 9:30 p.m. and found a homeowner had used a garden hose to put out most of a fire that had started in a carport attached to the house. After firefighters climbed into the attic, Chief Josh Dorminey said they discovered some of the rafters were still on fire and removed some of the ceiling and wall panels. Dorminey said the fire was completely extinguished and the process of cleaning up
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began in less than 15 minutes. No injuries were reported. Dorminey said both of the homeowners have experience and training as firefighters. One of the property owners. Heather Noble, said she went through the Alabama Fire College, has her EMT certification and has experience working with multiple fire departments. “I’ve always said I wanted to be on their side of the lights and sirens,” Noble said. “Last night, I experienced what it feels like to be on the other side.” Typically, he said the EFD recommends that residents use a fire extinguisher, rather than See FIRE • Page 7
Domestic violence ride set for Oct. 13 By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
Sister Hazel puts on energetic performance Photo by Kenneth Boone / The Observer
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ister Hazel frontman Ken Block connects with his audience Sunday night during the Labor Day concert at The Amp on Lake Martin. Despite a storm that brought rain and heavy wind mid-show, the Gainesville, Florida band staged an energetic performance that kept the wet fans dancing until the encore. Sister Hazel began as an upbeat alternative rock band that blended Southern rock and pop sounds and recently began recording county music. Sunday’s concert featured original tunes from all those genres, as well as covers of ZZ Top, Hank Williams Jr. and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, another band that started in Gainesville.
Three local motorcycle groups are working to raise funds for the surviving children of the July 7 murder-suicide that claimed the lives of Redland Elementary School teacher Charlene Orsi and her daughter, Cadence Orsi. Bob Orsi, the husband and father, killed both of them, police said, before killing himself. Cadence Orsi’s two triplet sisters were injured, and their older sister escaped and was able to run for help. The injured sisters are said to be in stable condition and working towards recovery. “A bunch of the motorcycle groups wanted to do something to raise money for the (surviving) kids,” Blue Knights of Alabama member Bubba Ganous said. The Blue Knights, along See RIDE • Page 2 The city of Wetumpka is currently taking applications for the Miss Christmas on the Coosa pageant. Winners will represent the city at local holiday events. The city will take applications from girls between kindergarten and 12th grade who live in Elmore County.
County girls invited to sign up for Christmas pageant By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
Registration recently opened for the Miss Christmas on the Coosa pageant, which is slated for Oct. 27 at the Wetumpka Civic Center. According to Wetumpka events coordinator Valencia Smith, the city will take applications from girls between kindergarten and 12th grade who live in Elmore County until
Oct. 17. City clerk Tiffany Robinson said the pageant is the first of the city’s annual Christmas on the Coosa festivities. Robinson said winners will serve as ambassadors during various Christmas on the Coosa events, including the parade and will participate in the tree lighting and the character breakfast in December. They will also ride in the city’s Mardi Gras parade See PAGEANT • Page 2
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with the Iron Warriors Motorcycle Club and the Shamrocks Motorcycle Club, are hosting Ride Against Domestic Violence at Redland on Oct. 13. Ganous said registration opens at 9 a.m., and the cost is $20 per bike. The ride will begin at 10:30 a.m., is expected to last between 45 minutes and an hour and will be routed through Wetumpka and Tallassee. Ganous said he and other members of the community felt the need to help. Hopefully, he said, the ride will raise money and make the community more educated on an important issue. “It happened right in our backyard. It was so close to us,” Ganous said. “What better time to do it than in October, when we recognize domestic violence? There’s just not attention that goes to this.” Ganous said he also hopes the event will inspire more members of the community to lend their support to the family. “Hopefully, this will be a chain reaction,” he said. All of the proceeds will benefit the Orsi family. Because they’re in the early stages of planning the event, Ganous said there is not a set fundraising goal. “The biggest goal is to raise some money for the family, and the other goal is just to bring attention to the issue itself,” Ganous said. Ganous also said no one has to ride to get involved, and donations are always welcome.
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WPD taking unused, expired prescriptions By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Wetumpka Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to host its annual Drug Take Back Day at the Wetumpka Walmart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 27. The event is part of the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Initiative. According to WPD Sgt. Ella Roberts, the event serves as a safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. Roberts said all members of the
community have to do is drop off their medication for disposal and no questions will be asked. Roberts cited data from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, stating twice as many Americans regularly abuse prescription drugs than those who abuse street drugs. She also said 70 percent of prescription drug abusers get them from people they know. “A lot of people get medication and they have a little bit left here and there,” Roberts said. “When you have friends of family come by, and they’re addicted and
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you don’t know it, they can start raiding your home.” In some cases, Roberts said, some medication taken incorrectly or recreationally can be just as dangerous as street drugs, and the Take Back Day reduces the risk of prescription drug abuse. The WPD can take liquids, as long as they’re in their original container, but cannot accept needles of any kind. For more information about Drug Take Back Day or the Drug Take Back Initiative, visit the DEA’s website at Dea.org or call Roberts at 334-567-5321 ext. 205.
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next year. “I think it’s a great opportunity for young women to improve their public speaking and gain confidence in themselves,” Robinson said. “This is more than just a beauty pageant. This is for well-rounded young ladies.” Robinson said every contestant will be asked a question onstage; high school contestants will be interviewed by judges, ninth- and 10th-graders will be asked to prepare a résumé and 11th- and
12th-graders are required to present a platform. “It encourages community involvement,” Robinson said. Robinson said winner of the pageant, along with the top three alternates, are also eligible to receive scholarship money to any college or university in the state of Alabama. Miss Christmas on the Coosa will receive a $1,500 scholarship, the first runner-up will receive $500, the second runner-up will get $300 and the third runner-up will get
$200. There is a $50 application fee. If submitted after Oct. 17, the application fee is raised to $65. Smith said space is not limited. Entry forms can be submitted at the city’s administrative building at 408 S. Main St. or via mail to P.O. Box 936 in Wetumpka. More information about the pageant can be found at Cityofwetumpka.com and on the “Wetumpka Christmas on the Coosa” Facebook page.
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Humane Society of Elmore County News
Bark in the Park two weeks away By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
Only two weeks until our 13th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. Bark in the Park is all about people and dogs and just an afternoon of fun for everyone. We will start the afternoon with a very interesting demonstration to show you something fun every dog owner can do with their dog no matter if your dog is young or old, big or small! Then a bit after 2 p.m. you can be a part of the Blessing of the Pets followed by showing off your pet in our always fun Pet Parade. From 1:30 to 3:30 you can get your dog microchipped for only $25 (includes the registration) thanks to the Tuskegee Veterinarian School. Cotton State Photography would love to take a professional portrait of your pet – think of Christmas coming up perhaps! Let your dog paint its very own ‘paw’ painting, search out hidden shelter painted rocks for a keepsake or to trade for a yummy baked goodie. If you come with an appetite then you will want to visit Wetumpka’s own Grumpy Dog, and you can follow that up with delectable Italian Ice from Venice Gelato and sodas from Buffalo Rock. Make sure to purchase one of our special Bark in the Park 2018 T-shirts for $15 to add to your collection (or
pre-purchase at the shelter now)! We always have numerous arts & crafts vendors, vendors specializing in pet products, local businesses and more. Everyone will be set up under the trees and room for more so if you have something to sell or just want to get some exposure for your business, club, or organization then contact us at the shelter at hselco@ bellsouth.net or call us at 334-567-3377 for a Vendor application. Our vendor fee is only $35 and you must bring your own tables/ pop-up/chairs. There is no electricity available so if you must bring a generator please let us know for site planning. Admission to Bark in the Park is $5 per person 13 years old and older. ALL dogs coming to Bark in the Park must be good in public, meaning good around children, adults and other dogs in a very busy situation, AND they must have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the Park. Saturday, Sept. 29 will be the 16th annual Cruisin’ fer Critters at DeJa Vu, at 121 N. Burbank Drive in Montgomery! Registration starts at 11 am with last bike out by noon. Each ‘hand’ is $15 for which you get an event patch, goodie bag, food and door prize ticket. Bike games, bike/car wash, live auction, thrift table 50/50 and just a great day of
fun. Best hand wins $250, 2nd best wins $100 and worst hand wins $50 (must be present to win). There is a $5 minimum if you don’t want to play a ‘hand.’ Sponsorships are available so please contact John West at 334-294-7154 or Sherri Clower-Kirkley at 334-2073773. Also on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. join the fun at Ida Belle Young Park, 5400 Vaughn Road, Montgomery for a first ever Charity Flag Football Game between Team Stallion and Sincerely Yours as they play to raise money for our shelter, Humane Society of Elmore County, and Resurrection Catholic Church. No admission but donations gratefully appreciated. And, if all of the above isn’t enough – if you have been wanting to get a tattoo, or perhaps add to your ‘tats,’ then you will want to map out your drive to Mad Tatter Tattoo Studio, 10073 Holtville Rd, Deatsville, Alabama 36022 for their 24 hour Tattoo event starting at 10 am, Nov 10th to 10 am, Nov 11th supporting our shelter and the Slapout Fire Department. They have three specific tattoos (American Flag, paw print, skull) to choose from for $20 each and also hope to set a state record for most tattoos in 24 hours. This event is growing and there will be food, entertainment and more so mark your calendar and we’ll see you there.
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ebastian is an almost 6-month-old lab mix boy who only weighs about 35 pounds so not going to get much bigger. He is great with other dogs and just loves everyone. He loves playing in water, is very playful and happy and will do best with an active family. Shelter adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $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 covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worm-
ing, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with a participating veterinarian. To meet Sebastian and the other pets at the shelter, visit the Humane Society of Elmore County located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. For more information, visit www. elmorehumane.org for more information, email hselco@ bellsouth.net or call 334-5673377. The shelter is open for adoptions from Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Central Alabama Showcase opening at the Kelly By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is gearing up to host the Central Alabama Showcase exhibition, which is set to open to the public Sept. 10. President Carol Hickman said the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery, also known as The Kelly, reached out to art organizations all over central Alabama and invited them to submit their best works from local artists to be a part of the show. She said more than 120 pieces of art will be featured. “They are bringing the best of
the best of their art. They picked artists that have won shows, and they could each bring up to 35 pieces,” Hickman said. “It’s really fabulous art.” According to Hickman, paintings of all types will be shown off. “It’s not just one medium. It’s any medium that they wanted to submit,” Hickman said. “We’ve got watercolors. We’ve got oils. We’ve got acrylics. We’ve got pastels. Hickman said visitors will also be able to view more than just paintings. “There are several sculptures that are unbelievable,” she added. Hickman said the art will be
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The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is located at 408 S. Main St. on the second floor. Hickman said the exhibition is free to the community, and will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until early January.
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Flowers talks ’78 governor’s race S
ince this is a gubernatorial election year, let’s reminisce about an epic governor’s race. The 1978 governor’s race is one of the classics in Alabama political lore. That governor’s race between the three heavyweights, former Governor Albert Brewer, Attorney General Bill Baxley, and Lt. Governor Jere Beasley, was expected to be titanic. All three men had last names beginning with the letter “B,” thus, the press coined the phrase “the three Bs.” The Republicans were relegated to insignificance on the gubernatorial stage. Therefore, the winner of the Democratic primary would be governor. Meanwhile, over in east Alabama, a little known former Auburn halfback named Fob James strolled into the governor’s race. Fob’s entry evoked very little interest, only curiosity as to why he would want to enter the fray against three well-known major players. Fob was exposed as a card carrying Republican but even a political novice like Fob knew he could not win as a Republican so he qualified to run as a Democrat along with the three Bs. Fob had become very wealthy by starting a successful manufacturing company in Opelika. When Fob signed up to run for governor the press wrote him off as a rich gadfly who simply chose politics, rather than golf, as his pastime. Little did they know that the fact he was rich and had a lot of time on his hands could spell trouble for the average political opponent who had to worry about fundraising and feeding their family while running a full-time campaign. Fob realized he was no political professional like the three Bs, who had spent their entire political adulthood in
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public office, so he sought out professional advice. He had the money to think big and wanted to know who was the best political consultant in the South. It was an easy answer. Deloss Walker, a political public relations genius who lived in Memphis. His track record for electing governors of southern states was 5-0. Walker was the most renowned and expensive political guru in the country in 1977. Fob quietly sought out Walker, who at first refused to take Fob’s race. Walker’s first impression was that even he could not mold Fob into a winner against three well-financed, experienced thoroughbreds. Walker’s one condition for taking the race was Fob must do exactly what he said. He must be scripted and never deviate from Walker’s pat ads and speeches. Nobody was aware Fob had garnered the genius Walker and had already been to political school when he signed up to run for governor in the spring of 1978. Brewer, Baxley and Beasley ignored Fob. Baxley even praised him saying, “Fob would be a good governor. Too bad he’s not a serious candidate.” Those words would come back to haunt Baxley. Walker’s initial polling showed Fob actually had some name identification from being an Auburn halfback in the 1950s. It also picked up on the fact that Auburn alumni yearned for an Auburn man to be governor instead of a University of Alabama alumnus. However,
Fob’s best attribute was that he always followed Walker’s script. He traveled the state in a yellow school bus and let the three Bs tear each other up. Baxley, Beasley and Brewer spent all their time and money attacking each other with negative ads, all the while Fob ran positive ads evoking a clean image of himself. By mid-May most Alabamians had seen so many negative ads and mudslinging by the three Bs they were of the opinion that all three had probably shot their mothers in a bar fight but they liked old Fob James, even if they thought his name was “Bob James.” It was too late for the three Bs when they saw a poll about a week before the election showing Fob ahead of all three of them. Baxley refused to believe it and kept hammering at Beasley and Brewer, ignoring Fob. When the votes were counted, Fob was in first place. Baxley finished second because black voters were with him. Brewer was third and Beasley finished fifth behind State Senator Sid McDonald. Fob easily beat Baxley in the runoff. After all, what could Baxley say? He had run all over the state for three months saying Fob would make a good governor. Fob James had pulled off one of the most amazing upset victories in the history of Alabama politics. The Fob James story of the 1978 governor’s race is truly one for the record books. See you next week.
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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Reader: God commands us to love one another Dear Editor, Stop and think before you speak. Because we all have done things that we don’t want said about us, so don’t put things on this crazy Facebook mess
about other people. We are not to judge other people, because we never know what is going to happen to us. Some people do want to help other people. Some people say, “Oh, that won’t happen to me.” That’s because they don’t believe in what God says.
God is our judge, and nobody else. If we don’t try to help other people get their lives back together after they make a mistake, we will all be in trouble with God on judgment day. Betty Wesson
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Save the Tatas nets $50K for Joy to Life Foundation By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The numbers are in and collectively, the Save the Tatas benefit ride raised more than $9,000 this year, and cumulatively, more than $50,000. “We raised $9,206 this year and $51,000 over eight years,� Save the Tatas founder Helen Phillips said. More than 100 bikes participated in this year’s poker run-style benefit ride, which took riders on a 125-mile course that began in Wetumpka at Quail Walk Country Club. “At last count, there were 102 bikes, but several more joined us after that. Probably around 110 to 115 bikes in all, with about 150 people taking part in the ride,� Phillips said. The ride took a scenic route, and bikers made the first stop in Alexander City for gas and the group made a second stop in Dadeville at Niffer’s on Lake Martin. “Everyone said the scenery was gorgeous,� Phillips said. The ride ended at the VFW on Riverside Drive in Tallassee. Phillips began the benefit ride in 2010 after someone she loved was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I started this ride because of my mama,� she said. “It continues to grow because so many of you that believe in the cause. Joy to Life foundation does a lot for men and women throughout the state.� All proceeds from this benefit ride go directly to The Joy to Life Foundation, an organization with a mission to provide free mammograms and other breast cancer screenings
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According to Save the Tatas founder Helen Phillips, the benefit ride raised more than $9,000 this year and cumulatively, more than $50,000.
for medically underserved women in Alabama. The group also provides limited grants when needed and it also strives to build and support breast cancer awareness among all Alabamians to promote overall health,
well-being and education throughout the state. Phillips says she is proud of the benefit ride’s success and appreciates the many volunteers who worked hard to bring it fruition.
Suspicious mail incident deemed false alarm
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Concerns over a potentially dangerous substance mailed to a Wetumpka man turned out to be a false alarm, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin. On Aug. 28, the Holtville Slapout Volunteer Fire Department, the ECSO, the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency and the Montgomery Fire and Rescue Hazmat Team were dispatched to an address that morning after a homeowner reported receiving a suspicious envelope in his mailbox. Inside the envelope, Franklin said the resident found another envelope containing a white powdery substance. Franklin said testing done by the hazmat team later indicated the substance was harmless. As of Aug. 29, Franklin said authorities do not know where the envelope came from or why it was mailed. Franklin said similar events have happened in the past, and it is not known whether this incident is connected to those. “About 10 years ago, we had the same thing happen,� Franklin said. “It happened in about four or five different places.� Franklin said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office by calling 334-567-5441.
“I could not have done this without every member of the staff and all those that have ever supported Save the Tatas,� said Phillips. “I want to thank them all from the bottom of my heart.�
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REGION PLAY BEGINS
ECHS hosts Set the gridiron aside powerhouse in to enjoy the diamond region opener
very year as September begins, everyone becomes consumed with the feeling of football. And as a Southerner, I understand that feeling. However, it seems like football has forced us to neglect one side of the most exciting months in all of sports. Everyone knows October baseball is the best baseball but the excitement happening around Major League Baseball this season has made it impossible to look away during September. Between battles for playoff spots, record seasons and award races, there is too much at stake during the final month of the season. As a New York Yankees fan, baseball has always been my first love. Getting to stay up past my bedtime as a kid to constantly see my team win divisions, pennants and world titles made me a fan for life. My appreciation for fall baseball will never waiver. That’s why it hurts me to know what we have seen from the Boston Red Sox this season has been historic. While the 116-win record may be out of reach now, Boston will easily pass the century mark in victories and will easily win the American League East over my Yankees, who have the second best record in all of baseball. And to top things off, Boston has two MVP candidates with one of them having a real chance at the AL triple crown. The worst division in baseball easily goes to the AL Central but you still cannot look away as Cleveland holds on to two of the league’s top players. Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor are both having MVP-caliber seasons but the bar appears to be a little higher than normal with so many big performances. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics have surprised everyone and appear well on their way to securing a playoff spot many people thought was out of reach. The team is somehow 2.5 games behind the reigning champion Houston Astros for the AL West title. The worst part of this division may be the most entertaining team, with the best player in baseball in Mike Trout and international superstar Shohei Ohtani, is well out of the playoff picture already. Being in Braves country, I cannot forget about the National League. Of course, who would want to with the excitement the no DH (wrong but that’s for another time) league is bringing this season? Atlanta is leading its division behind the power of youth and award-winning performances by Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna Jr. Everyone knew these Braves could do some damage but they are well ahead of schedule as one of the teams to beat in the NL. The fact they have had to go through two Cy Young candidates in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer makes it even more impressive. Still sitting on top of the league is the Chicago Cubs. The talent and playoff experience put them as the favorites to return to the World Series but the inability to stay healthy has hampered the team’s regular season. The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, both currently holding wild card positions, are nipping at the heels of Chicago as they look to make a final push for the division. The closest race of the entire league gets overlooked because of late game times but games in the NL West is something anyone up past 10 p.m. should be watching. MVP candidate Nolan Arenado has helped shoot the Colorado Rockies past the favorites (Dodgers and Diamondbacks) but that may not hold during the final four weeks. With those three teams holding the division lead at least once in the past week, this one could come down to the final series of the season. All in all, there are still ten teams competing for the final six playoff spots. There are five newcomers battling for two Rookie of the Year awards. There are eight stars in the mix for their league’s Most Valuable Player award. This will be a September to remember. And if your eyes never shift from the football field, you may miss something special on the diamond.
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Elmore County’s Antwan Cooks (2) puts a hit on Leeds’ Jakobi Hunter (34) in last year’s region opener.
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Elmore County has played Leeds in its region opener in each of the last two seasons. The Panthers haven’t found a formula to beat the Class 4A power, losing the last two meetings by an average of 30 points. The two teams have played each other only four times but Leeds has easily won all four meetings. Elmore County coach Jordan Cantrell is ready for the challenge but said his players will have to stay focused on the football instead of the names on the jerseys. “We really want to get after them and make a name for ourselves too,” Cantrell said. “The kids know what they’re dealing with as far as their tradition. Leeds is a good football team right now. We just want out kids to keep their heads screwed on right and be ready to perform on Friday See FOOTBALL • Page 10
Teens build hoops court By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Wetumpka Municipal Park has a new addition, thanks to the work of a local teenager. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Boy Scout Troop 50 member and Elmore County High School junior Jay Kujala has spent the past three weeks building an outdoor basketball court. The project was finished Saturday. “We’re supporting community activities in the city of Wetumpka, and all of it is done at no expense to the city,” Troop 50 Assistant Scoutmaster Gardner Purdue said. According to Kujala, the court is about the size of an average high school basketball court and was intended for free, recreational use by everyone. Kujala, along with fellow troop member Hunter Johnson, their fathers Jason Kujala and Kevin Johnson and several other volunteers built the court by laying down a concrete surface, painting boundary lines and installing basket supports in the ground. Kujala said he first got the idea for the project after he heard there was a need in the city. “My dad knew (Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Director) coach (Ron)
Dickerson,” Kujala said. “He said they had been looking to build a basketball court.” Kujala said the biggest challenge during the construction process was covering the costs of the building materials, which averaged about $600. Kujala said he came up with the money through donations from family and friends. Other than that, Kujala said the building process was “pretty great.” Additionally, Kujala said he learned about some of the basics of construction. “I learned about how you have to lay down a seal coat and about how you have to wet the concrete before you start sealing it,” Kujala said. Purdue said Eagle Scout projects like Kujala’s teach the values of selflessness and hard work. “We try to teach, through our projects, the importance of giving up yourself to the community,” Purdue said. “Eagle Scout projects have to benefit someone other than the boy, and it cannot benefit scouting.” Kujala credited those who volunteered their time and effort, as well as those who donated for their support. “Without their help, this never would have happened,” Kujala said.
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Benjamin Russell prepares for a point against Elmore County last Thursday in New Site.
Area teams tangle in volleyball By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Observer
A trio of area schools took to the court Thursday evening in a first-week volleyball tri-match and the outcome left the coaches with a list of positives, negatives and one injury that could alter a season. In terms of play, Elmore County beat the host Generals 2-1. Benjamin Russell defeated the Panthers, 2-0, then the Wildcats were felled by the host Generals 2-0 in the nightcap. “We are very inexperienced and that showed,” Benjamin Russell coach Magan Ford said. “A tri-match takes a long time and a lot of mental toughness. We just came out flat and they punched us in the mouth and that’s what I told the girls.” The Wildcats (2-1) contested nearly every volley in the win over the Panthers.
Elmore County went on a 7-1 first-set run led by the offense of Madison Traylor and the defensive play of teammates Haydn Winn, Mirriam Foster and Katie Peak. “We have to clean up on defense,” Panthers coach Kim Moncrief said. “There are a lot of little things that we didn’t do right, but I am proud of them.” The Wildcats, led by Brooke Edwards, Timira Lawson and Brooke Edwards, stayed in the game thanks to a mix of timely kills, blocks and Panthers miscues. “(Elmore County) is a well-coached team and is always going to be consistent,” Ford said. “But we came out jumping around, out of control. And once we got a few points under our belts, we started playing better.” The maroon-clad Wildcats stayed within See VOLLEYBALL • Page 10
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Parker Watts (67) was named as one of the team captains for Elmore County.
Watts paves way for Panthers Editor’s Note: In the Trenches is a new series that will focus on linemen throughout the area and will appear in the Elmore County newspapers. By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
It is no secret Elmore County is a run-first football team. Running back DJ Patrick has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons and has a new school record in his sights for 2018. Fellow senior offensive lineman Parker Watts has been leading the way for Patrick in those seasons and he’ll be back at it again this year. “If I’m too slow, he’ll slow down and put his hand on my back to wait for a block,” Watts said. “That’s nice because I know I can’t outrun him.” Watts is entering his fourth season with the varsity team and his third as a starter on the offensive line. He started at center for the Panthers last season and has played every position on the line during his high school career. Watts also plays on the defensive side of the ball for the Panthers, moving between the defensive line and linebacker positions. He is starting as a linebacker but can be seen on the line during short yardage situations. This season, the coaching staff named Watts as one of the three team captains. He will be playing as the quick guard, which will often be the lead blocker in the run game. “It’s basically a fullback on the line,” Watts said. “Half the plays are me pulling to block on the outside.” Elmore County coach Jordan Cantrell is the position coach for Watts. Cantrell said he is hard on the linemen but he has been pleased with their performance in the preseason. Cantrell teaches every play starts with the linemen and without them, there is no offense. “As a lineman, you’re used to not getting any of the glory,” Watts said. See TRENCHES • Page 10
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ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL RANKINGS 9. Homewood; 1-1; 31 10. Benjamin Russell; 2-0; 28 Others receiving votes: Pelham (2-0) 19, Muscle Shoals (1-1) 15, Opelika (0-2) 15, JacksonOlin (2-0) 12, Eufaula (1-1) 10, Bessemer City (2-0) 9, Daphne (1-1) 6, Baldwin Co. (2-0) 5, St. Paul’s (1-1) 5, Selma (1-0) 4, Athens (1-0) 2, Calera (0-2) 1.
This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings: CLASS 7A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Thompson (20); 2-0; 326 2. Hoover (8); 1-1; 269 3. Central-Phenix City (2); 2-0; 252 4. McGill-Toolen; 2-0; 224 5. Bob Jones; 2-0; 169 6. Auburn; 2-0; 148 7. Hewitt-Trussville; 1-1; 134 8. Lee-Montgomery; 2-0; 88 9. Mountain Brook; 2-0; 37 10. Spain Park; 1-1; 20 Others receiving votes: Enterprise (2-0) 14, Prattville (2-0) 12, Austin (1-1) 6, Sparkman (1-0) 3, Vestavia Hills (1-0) 3, James Clemens (0-2) 2, Oak Mountain (1-0) 2, Grissom (2-0) 1.
CLASS 5A 1. Briarwood (28); 1-0; 354 2. Etowah (2); 2-0; 271 3. Vigor; 1-0; 235 4. Carroll-Ozark; 2-0; 201 5. Wenonah; 0-0; 163 6. Tallassee; 2-0; 155 7. Jackson; 1-0; 125 8. Demopolis; 1-1; 81 9. St. Clair Co.; 1-1; 32 10. Sylacauga; 2-0; 29 Others receiving votes: Madison Aca. (1-1) 12, Pleasant Grove (2-0) 10, Satsuma (2-0) 10, Alexandria (1-1) 9, Ramsay (1-1) 8, Charles Henderson (0-1) 3, Greenville (1-1) 3, Boaz (2-0) 2, Citronelle (2-0) 2, Dora (1-1) 2, Hamilton (1-0) 1, Parker (1-0) 1, Scottsboro (1-0) 1.
CLASS 6A 1. Wetumpka (24); 2-0; 333 2. Oxford (2); 2-0; 254 3. Pinson Valley (2); 1-1; 240 4. Clay-Chalkville (2); 2-0; 236 5. Spanish Fort; 1-1; 178 6. Saraland; 2-0; 156 7. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; 1-1; 89 8. Hartselle; 2-0; 62
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night.” Leeds entered 4A in 2014 and has been in the same region with the Panthers in all five seasons at the level. The Greenwave won state championships in each of their first two years in the class but haven’t topped their region since the 2015 season. The Greenwave (1-1) responded well from losing their season opener. They defeated John Carroll 55-24 behind a huge performance from Jacobi Hunter. The junior rushed for 240 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Senior quarterback Nick Armstrong passed for 130 yards and added three touchdowns on just six pass attempts. Leeds got big contributions from the defensive side of the ball in the win. The defense forced three turnovers, including a fumble returned for a touchdown by Alphoncie Hopson on John Carroll’s first snap. Elmore County is coming off a win in its first game of the season after a strong rushing performance by DJ Patrick. Leeds has allowed an opposing running back to rush for more than 100 yards in each of its first two games so Patrick should find running room in this week’s matchup.
Friday’s game will be the first home game of the season for the Panthers. Cantrell said there was already excitement around last week’s opener but playing at home brings another level to it. “These people in Eclectic love their football,” Cantrell said. “The team is very excited. They’re fired up to play at home. Everyone in the community is going crazy so it’s going to be a wild week.” Both teams will begin its quest to reach the playoffs as region play begins across the state. Leeds will be looking to extend its playoff streak to 13 consecutive seasons. On the other side of the spectrum, the Panthers hope to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011. “No one on this roster has played in an AHSAA playoff game,” Cantrell said. “This is one step closer to that goal. We have to win these region games to go to the playoffs. It’s important to be ready mentally and physically to perform at a high level on these nights.” A victory for Elmore County on Friday night would match the team’s win total from 2017. The Panthers have not won two consecutive games since the first two weeks of the 2016 season.
12, Oakman (0-1) 9, Flomaton (2-0) 8, Westminster-Huntsville (2-0) 7, Holly Pond (2-0) 6, Walter Wellborn (2-0) 6, Clements (2-0) 5, Providence Chr. (2-0) 5, Weaver (1-0) 4, Beulah (2-0) 3, St. James (1-1) 3, Sylvania (0-1) 3, Pike Road (2-0) 1, Pleasant Valley (1-0) 1. CLASS 2A 1. Fyffe (29); 1-0; 357 2. Luverne; 1-0; 253 3. Reeltown; 2-0; 224 4. Ohatchee; 1-0; 193 5. Leroy (1); 0-1; 190 6. Ariton; 1-1; 143 7. Thorsby; 2-0; 118 8. LaFayette; 0-1; 80 9. Goshen; 0-1; 33 10. Cedar Bluff; 1-0; 27 Others receiving votes: North Sand Mountain (1-0) 25, Collinsville (2-0) 18, Abbeville (1-0) 9, Sulligent (1-1) 9, Addison (1-1) 8, Red Bay (2-0) 6, Westbrook Chr. (2-0) 6, Cleveland (1-0) 3, Aliceville (0-1) 2, Cold Springs (2-0) 2, SoutheasternBlount (2-0) 2, Cottage Hill (1-0) 1, Ranburne (1-0) 1. CLASS 1A 1. Lanett (21); 1-1; 324
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The Edgewood Wildcats improved to 2-1 on the season after a 34-3 win against Lee-Scott Academy on Friday night. Junior running back Kolby Potts led the offense, finishing with 134 rushing yards and three touchdowns. “He’s a workhorse,” Edgewood coach Darryl Free said. “He always wants the football and that’s a positive thing. He’s really developed from this time last year. He’s understanding how to play the running back position.” Potts, who is the Elmore County Player of the Week, was the workhorse for the Wildcats, rushing the ball 11 times more than anyone
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season gave the Wildcats a 7-0 lead, which was all the team needed, but the junior was not finished. As the sun went down in Auburn, Potts added another touchdown for the visitors. His offensive line made a hole to the left and Potts did the rest. He had to avoid one tackler on his 17-yard scramble to the goal line. His final score of the game came on the first play of the fourth quarter. With Edgewood closing in on the end zone, it was an easy to decide who was going to get the ball. Potts avoided a big push from Lee-Scott’s defensive line and ran it 4 yards to give the Wildcats a 34-0 lead. “My linemen just do a good job of opening up holes and I take advantage of
it, running as fast as I can,” Potts said. “My O-line does a great job blocking for me and without them, I wouldn’t be running anywhere.” Potts also plays on the defensive side of the ball. He finished Friday’s game with 2.5 tackles and one pass breakup. During both of Edgewood’s victories this season, Potts has been the star. In wins over Northside Methodist and Lee-Scott, the junior has averaged 128.5 rushing yards per game and 6.8 yards per carry. “Kolby is a huge part of our team and getting him going is something we want to do every Friday night,” Free said. “But we can’t put all of the pressure on one player because that wouldn’t be fair to him.”
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“He knows that though so it’s nice to have him there to push us.” Watts said workouts have been more repetitive under Cantrell but it has helped the team improve. The senior said the effort has increased and the play on the field is sharper because of that. The Panthers will bring out a run-heavy offense this season. Watts stays active in the offense but he said it is not much different from the passing plays. “We’re not looking at the stats,” Watts said. “I’m just going full speed on every play. As long as you leave the field knowing you put all of your heart into the game, that’s what matters.” While there may not be a lot of stats for offensive linemen, there are stats that can show how well Watts and his offensive line performed. Patrick wants to hit the 2,000-yard mark on the ground this season and Watts believes in him. “Oh, I know he can,” Watts said. “And any accomplishment that my teammates can reach is an accomplishment for me.” Elmore County finished with 167 rushing yards in the team’s win over Marbury last week. Patrick ran behind Watts for 152 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries in the victory.
Volleyball striking distance then tied the best-of-three opener 23-23 on a Lawson kill from the right side that ricocheted off the arms of a pair of Panthers defenders and to the floor for the point. A block at the net by the duo of Harris and Edwards led to another Wildcats point and their first lead of the night 24-23. “They have some strong hitters and we didn’t utilize our hitters the way we should,” Moncrief said. “But I do look forward to seeing them again.” The opening affair ended when the Panthers were whistled for carrying at the net giving, the game-winning point to the Wildcats.
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Edgewood’s Kolby Potts runs wild in win else on the team. He got going early in the game with his first big runs coming in the opening Potts quarter. With Edgewood near midfield, Potts busted through the middle of the line for a first down. On the next snap, an outside run was called but Potts made a cut through the middle of the field and ran into the end zone for a 32-yard score. “It feels pretty good,” Potts said. “You always want to score but I do like seeing my teammates score the majority of the time.” His first touchdown of the
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“I was proud they didn’t get down on themselves and actually let the momentum swing our way,” Ford said. “That says a lot about the play of a very young team.” In the second game of the Wildcats/Panthers match, Eclectic again jumped ahead 13-9. But Benjamin Russell took advantage of a series of unfortunate Panther touches and knotted the game at 16-16, 18-18 and 20-20 before going on a four-point rally to jump ahead 24-20. The Panthers closed the gap to 24-23, but the match ended with an out-of-bounds call giving the Wildcats the 25-23 victory.
Panthers 2, Generals 1
After knocking off Montgomery Catholic and Charles Henderson (Troy) to open the 2018 season, the Panthers traveled into the Tallapoosa County and were met with a group of fired up Generals. The hometown team didn’t back down from its Class 4A opponent, but an injury to setter Karsen Kinman changed the outcome of the match. “Our starting setter went out during the second game,” HBS coach Julie Turner said. “Then she came out and planted [in front of the Horseshoe Bend bench] going after a ball and tweaked her knee again. We don’t know the
extent of the injury right now.” That setback changed the team focus. “They were worried about her and we had to refocus,” Turner said. “There was a lot of things that we did wrong in that game that we could have done right.” Down a game and working to force a third, the Panthers pushed ahead 19-10. The Generals added three in a row to close the margin to six points. Again behind the play of Traylor and Alexis Esco, Eclectic ended the game on a 6-0 rally. “We started out slow, but once we started cleaning some things up, we played a lot better in the second and third sets,” Moncrief
said. “We were just rusty, to begin with and we’ve got to learn how to be more aggressive coming out of the gates. We did the same thing in our first game against Catholic. We came back and ended up winning the match. We’ve just got to be able to turn it on sooner.” The third game - a battle to 15 points - was stalemated at 5-5, before the Panthers took control and put the game away on a 9-2 run. During that stretch, Traylor, Peak and Grace Bartlet led the charge. Jahia Jennings accounted for the hometown Generals final two points of the game, but Elmore County won, 2-1.