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Sewell Award nominees announced STAFF REPORT Student athletes for the 18th Annual Joe Sewell Memorial Award have been announced.

The Joe Sewell Memorial Award is the only program of its kind in the River Region that presents scholarship money in conjunction with the awards to overall and category winners.

The award was established in 2005 to recognize outstanding high school senior athletes in Elmore County who have consis-

tently represented the highest ideals of Christian leadership.

Each year one male and one female senior from Elmore County high schools are chosen for the top honor – the Joe Sewell Memorial Award and $3000 John Sewell Scholarship. Male and female category winners are also selected for academics, athletics, leadership, and church, community, and character, with each category winner receiving a $1000 scholarship.

The award serves to honor the

legacy of Joe Sewell, a native of the Titus community who established a very successful baseball career in the Majors from 19201933 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Sewell’s athletic skill was apparent as he holds two of Major League Baseball’s records including the lifetime record for fewest strikeouts in his 14 year career with only 114 in 7,132 at-bats.

Sewell’s outstanding character and leadership are qualities that serve as the foundation

of this award. His cousin John Sewell, for whom the top scholarships are named, loved sports and spent much of his free time coaching and helping young people. Both men left a legacy in Elmore County that youth and adults alike can emulate.

This year’s 18th Annual Joe Sewell Memorial Award banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3rd at the Wetumpka Civic Center. The ninth grade certificate winners will be recognized at a 4 p.m. ceremony with their

Ivey campaigns in Elmore County

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Gov. Kay Ivey made the short trip from Montgomery to Wetumpka to speak to Elmore County Republicans and seek their vote in the May 24 Republican primary election.

Ivey said her administration’s record fighting a “liberal Washington D.C.” administration and leading the state through the COVID-19 pandemic shows the resolve of Alabama conservatives she wants to continue to serve.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the work our state has achieved in my first term in office,” Ivey said. “Here in Alabama, we hold God, faith and family close to our hearts as well as our conservative pro-American values.

STAFF REPORT A Tuskegee man is dead after a Sunday single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 49 and 120 in the Reeltown community.

Theotis Borum, 66, was fatally injured about 5:03 p.m. Sunday when the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway and struck a stop sign according to a release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

“After striking the stop sign, Borum’s vehicle crossed another roadway and struck a roadway sign before striking a ditch which caused the vehicle to overturn,” ALEA said.

“Borum was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Southbound lanes of the road were closed as first responders were on the scene. ALEA said nothing further is available as ALEA Troopers continue to investigate.

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Sunday traffic accident kills one in Reeltown

“I couldn’t be more proud of the work our state has achieved in my first term in office. Here in Alabama, we hold God, faith and family close to our hearts as well as our conservative pro-American values. All of which I’m glad are a driving force of my administration.”

All of which I’m glad are a driving force of my administration.”

Ivey shared with the Elmore County Republican Party at their monthly meeting Tuesday what she considers some of her administration’s accomplishments over the last five years.

“We have created one of the best business environ-

families.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Jonathan “Bear” Woods, former professional Canadian football linebacker of the Canadian Football League, and current Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Wetumpka High School. The Joe Sewell Board of Directors previously scheduled Woods as the keynote speaker for the event in 2020, but Covid-19 forced a change of plans for that

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Gov. Kay Ivey speaks to the Elmore County Republican Party seeking support for the May 24 Republican primary election.

Elmore County man arrested for inciting riot in Panama City STAFF REPORT An Elmore County man was one of two arrested in Alabama Thursday on warrants for inciting or encouraging a riot in Panama City Beach the last weekend in March.

The Panama City Beach Police Department announced Thursday the arrests of two Alabama

men charged in connection with unrest and criminal behavior. Demarion Ty’Quan Cooper, 20, of Troy and Rashad Boyce Glasper, 25, of Wetumpka were arrested Thursday at GLASPER their homes in Alabama on warrants from the Panama City Beach Po-

lice Department.

“The charges stemmed from several incidents of disorder and violence that occurred in Panama City Beach between March 25 - 27, which concluded in a shooting,” Panama City Beach Police said in a release. “Law enforcement determined Cooper and Glasper played a substantial role in promoting and influencing

their followers to create this disorder with a propensity for violence.

Cooper waived extradition and was transported to the Bay County Jail to await first appearance.

Glasper is currently being held at the Elmore County Jail pending extradition.

The Panama City Beach Police Department would like to thank the U.S. Marshals Florida Ca-

ribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the Troy Police Department and the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office.

Several investigations into the criminal activity that occurred during the weekend of March 26 are ongoing. Additional charges and arrests for several individuals should be expected.

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Obituaries WILLIAM “BILL” DONALD PEPPER William “Bill” Donald Pepper, 86, of Athens, died on Sunday, April 3, 2022 following a courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Bill was born on April 29, 1935 in Dadeville, AL to Herman William Peppers and Jessie Florence McGhee Peppers. Bill spent his early years in East Tallassee, AL, and excelled in all academic areas. Much of his time as a teenager was spent swimming or skiing on Lake Martin.

In 1955 Bill enrolled at Auburn University pursing a BS degree in Forest Management; however, in 1956 he joined the U.S. Army and served his country for the next two years. The Army dropped the “S” from his last name, turning him from Peppers to Pepper. Bill was stationed with peacekeeping forces in Mainz, Germany on the Rhine River and was a veteran of the Korean War. After his Army stint, Bill returned to Auburn and graduated in 1959.

In 1967 Bill met Carol Lynn Jones at a dinner date at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. They married one year later in June 1968 in the chapel of Central Methodist Church in Asheville. They moved to Raleigh,

NC, where Bill completed his master’s degree in Forest Management, and in 1975 Bill was awarded his doctorate degree in Forest Biometrics at NC State University.

Bill’s career as a mathematical statistician began in 1966 with the USDA Department of Agriculture, where he served the Forest Service in both the Southeast region (Asheville and Athens) and the Southern region (New Orleans). Bill studied quantitative genetics, conducted statistical research and data analysis, and provided consulting services to forest scientists. His research helped develop experimental design, and many of his projects were published in national and international journals, papers, and other publications.

Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by an infant son, David Wayne Pepper, on March 1, 1974.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 57 years, Carol Jones Pepper, and their daughter, Joanna McGee Pepper. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Douglas Peppers (Edwina) of Tallassee, AL, nephew Will Peppers (Wendy), and great-nephew Charlie Peppers, all of Mt. Juliet, TN, and nieces Jes-

sica Erin Peppers of Montgomery, AL, and Amanda Dexter (Kendall) and Katherine Pitman (John), both of Mobile, AL. Extended family includes sisters-in-law Sandra Lee (Chris) of Mobile, AL and Marsha Jones-Stills (Bernie) of Atlanta, and his brother-in-law and running partner, Stephen Wayne Jones (Diana) of Birmingham, AL. Last but not least, Bill is survived by his oldest and dearest friend, Richard Pegg of Brisbane, Australia, with whom he did his degree coursework at NC State.

These two old mates have reached out to each other on their birthdays all these many years. Bill will miss Dick’s call later this month on April 29.

In accordance with Bill’s wishes, there will be no formal gatherings.

Bill asked that memorial donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or at parkinson. org; or to the Chancel Choir Memorial Fund at Tuckston United Methodist Church, 4175 Lexington Road, Athens, GA, 30605.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.

MAYOR INDUCTED INTO LIONS CLUB OF MONTGOMERY

Tallassee Mayor John Hammock was recently inducted into the Lions Club of Montgomery.

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ments in the country,” Ivey said. “We have the lowest unemployment in our state’s history. We have created over 50,000 good paying jobs for our people. We have been able to receive some $25 billion worth of aid and business investment. That sort of resiliency is something we all should be very proud of.”

Ivey said she has fought for election integrity and for the right to life.

“We have fought to protect unborn babies with the strongest pro-life bill in the country because here in Alabama, we always stand for the sanctity of life,” Ivey said.

During the pandemic, Ivey said she resisted the decisions to shut down Alabama.

“We have fought to keep our schools, businesses and economy open,” Ivey said.

“One thing every American in every state has had to encounter the past couple of years is to deal with the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic. We have also had to deal with the consequences of the Biden administration’s failed leadership in Washington and the constant harmful policies that Mr. Biden and the mainstream media have pushed on the people of our state and nation.

But what has set us apart here in Alabama Is how we have dealt with these challenges. We do not need to shut down our economy, small businesses and churches.”

Ivey said Alabama was unlike states across the country who “submitted to the Biden administration’s dangerous vaccine mandates.”

“Vaccine mandates do not have a place here in Alabama,” Ivey said. “From the moment the Biden White House tried to push

this vaccine onto Americans by force, I made it very clear that Alabama is standing strong against this unconstitutional federal government overreach.

His mandates are dead in Alabama. We sued him and we won.”

Ivey said liberal education groups and media have tried to force the “racist un-American ideology” of critical race theory on Alabama schools.

“Here in Alabama we banned it,” Ivey said. “Let me say that again. Critical race theory is dead in Alabama and it’s not coming back under my watch.

In Alabama we believe in common sense. Common sense says agenda is not determined by feelings but by biology. That is why I banned biological boys from competing in girls sports. It’s unbelievable to me that we even have to address this topic but that is the world we live in today.”

Ivey said if reelected she

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would continue to take a fiscally conservative, small government approach towards the economy and fight for conservtive values.

“It is my firm belief that the greatest days of our economy are ahead of us,” Ivey said. “Despite Washington D.C. trying to bend states like Alabama to fit their image, I’m proud to say with full confidence that they will be unsuccessful. That is because here in Alabama we have dedicated Republicans like each of you and we are going to keep that way. Republicans in Alabama are committed to fighting for ideals we all hold dear and through our unwavering resolve we are going to make sure we keep it that way.”

Ivey is joined on the ballot in the May 24 Republican primary for governor

by Lynda Blanchard, Lew Burdette, Stacy George, Tim James, Donald Jones, Dean Odle, Dave Thomas and Dean Young.

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year’s event. After several attempts at rescheduling, the board is excited to finally have the opportunity to welcome Coach Woods as this year’s 2022 keynote speaker. A limited number of advance banquet tickets are available for sale to the public at First Community Bank locations.

Tickets will not be available at the door.

The Joe Sewell Board of Directors expresses their appreciation for the consistent generosity of the sponsors whose contributions allow the awarding of the program’s scholarships, as well as the opportunity to celebrate these students’ accomplishments with a formal award event each year. For more information regarding the award and scholarship program, visit http://joesewellaward.com.

This years school winners are: • WILLIAM JACKSON ATKINSON OF ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Soccer Santuck Baptist Church: Fall Festival Volunteer, Disciple NOW Volunteer, Eclectic Christmas Volunteer ▪ Beta Club President, National English Honor Society, ECHS Elite, Mu Alpha Theta, Robotics Club Board Member, Maroon Machine Member, Auburn University Honors College, El- ATKINSON more County Food Bank, Refurbished playground equipment at Eclectic Elementary School ▪ Scholarship to Auburn University ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Greg and Jan Atkinson • CHLOE BAYNES OF TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field First Baptist Church Tallassee: Children’s Sunday School, Youth Softball Practice, Life-Choice Pregnancy Center ▪ Softball: All-Area, All-Metro, All-State, North-South All-Star, Max-Preps National Freshman of the Year & All-American, County Player of the Year, Offensive PlayBAYNES er of the Year, Sports Illustrated Magazine Faces in the Crowd ▪ Volleyball: Team Captain ▪ Track and Field: Sectional Champion ▪ National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, FCA ▪ Scholarship to Auburn University Montgomery ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Mark and Michelle Baynes • EMMA CAROLINE BROWN OF ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball, Softball Thelma Baptist Church: Guatemala Mission Trip, Strength to Stand Winter Conference, VBS Volunteer, Operation Christmas Child ▪ Volleyball: Serving Award ▪ Softball: State Playoff batting honor ▪ Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Senior Class Secretary, First Priority, Key Club, Senior Elite, Top 5 in Class, Distinguished BROWN Young Woman Academic Award ▪ Volunteer with Food Pantry and hitting lessons for younger players ▪ Scholarship to William & Mary, Auburn University, Falkner University ▪ Daughter of Chip and Stacey Brown • ROBERT SEAN DARNELL OF ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Baseball, Football Ebenezer Bible Church: Operation Christmas Child, Central Baptist Church Youth Group ▪ Baseball: Wetumpka Herald Player of the Week, Elmore County Baseball Player of the Year, All-Metro, Varsity Captain, 2nd Team All-State ▪ Football: All-County Honorable Mention ▪ Beta Club/State Convention, National En- DARNELL glish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, FCA, First Priority, Senior Elite, Mr. Elite ▪ Intends to attend Wallace-Dothan with athletic and academic scholarships ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Keith and Melissa Darnell

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• WOODROW DEAN OF TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL Track Bethlehem East Baptist Church: Children’s Church Helper, Glow Ministry Team Member ▪ Track: All-State Team, State 5A Champion & Runner Up, All-Montgomery Metro Team & Runner of the Year, Section 5A Champion, AHSAA North-South All Star Race1st Place, AHSAA Runner Spotlight, 2nd Place MileSplit National Performer of the Week, 5K record in 3 state venues, DEAN 3rd fastest 5K in Alabama ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society ▪ Scholarships to Cornerstone University, Samford University, University of Alabama, Liberty University ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Larry and Onilda Dean • MICHAEL AUSTIN FORNEY OF HOLTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Baseball, Football, Basketball Shoal Creek Baptist Church: Prayer Group Leader ▪ Baseball: Highest Batting Average, Team Captain, All-County, All-Metro, All-State ▪ Football: North-South All-Star, County Defensive Player of the FORNEY Year, All-County, AllState, Team Captain, Lead Tackler ▪ FCA, Mu Alpha Theta Officer, Spanish Club, Boys State Activities Director ▪ Volunteer with Humane Shelter, Food Pantry ▪ Scholarships to Auburn University, Belhaven University, University of South Alabama, Millsaps College, University of Alabama Huntsville, Alabama A & M, AUM ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Robert and Lee Forney • MACKENZIE ELIZABETH FOSHEE OF STANHOPE ELMORE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball, Tennis Coosada Baptist Church: VBS Volunteer, Nursery Worker, Youth Leadership Team ▪ Volleyball: Offensive Player of the Year, Coaches Award, Team Captain ▪ Beta Club Officer, National Honor Society Officer, SGA Representative, DECA, Junior FOSHEE Civitan, FBLA, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish National Honor Society, English National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society ▪ Scholarships to University of Alabama, University of Alabama Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Troy University, Falkner University ▪ Daughter of Jon and Patti Foshee • NATHAN ALAN GOLDEN OF NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Basketball, Baseball, Golf New Life Christian Center: Kid’s Ministry Volunteer ▪ Basketball: Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-Tournament Award ▪ Beta Club/ Vice-President, Food Pantry, Millbrook Welcome Center, Humane Society, YMCA Volunteer, Montgomery Alzheimer’s Care Givers Volunteer, HUGS GOLDEN Organization ▪ Scholarships to Auburn University, University of Alabama, Auburn University Montgomery ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Rusty and Heidi Golden • BELLE HAYNES OF TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field Beulah Baptist Church: VBS Volunteer, TRIBES Participant, Operation Christmas Child ▪ Softball: Team Captain, All-State, All-Metro, All-County, All-State Terrific 20, NorthSouth Team ▪ Volleyball: Team Captain ▪ Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete ▪ Volunteer with Food Pantry, HAYNES Math & Physics tutor, Life-South Blood Drive ▪ Mu Alpha Theta, FCA, Key Club, SGA Officer, Spanish Club ▪ Scholarships to University of South Alabama, Auburn University, University of Alabama, UAB, Samford University, Southern Union Community College ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Dana and Beth Haynes • KELBI JOHNSON OF STANHOPE ELMORE HIGH SCHOOL Softball, Volleyball, Basketball Coosada Baptist Church: Youth

Group, Santa’s Workshop ▪ Softball: Rookie & Defensive Award, MVP, All-County ▪ Volleyball: MVP, Team Captain, All-County, Coaches Award ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society Officer, Science, English, and Spanish National Honor Societies, DECA Club, Mu Alpha Theta, FBLA Officer, FCCLA Officer, Jr Civitan, Spanish Club, FCA, COVID Food Drive, Tornado Relief JOHNSON Drive ▪ Scholarships to Central Alabama Community College, Bryant-Jordan Achievement Scholarship ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Scott and Brandi Johnson • COLTON CURTIS JONES OF EDGEWOOD ACADEMY Football, Baseball Aldersgate United Methodist Church: Mexico Mission Trip, Youth Member, Mission Week Volunteer ▪ Football: All-State, All-County, All-Metro, AISA All-Star, Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman, East Side AISA All-Star Game JONES ▪ Baseball: AISA AllStar Junior Player ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society, Youth Baseball Camp Volunteer ▪ Scholarships to Belhaven University, University of West Alabama, Birmingham Southern, Huntingdon College ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Henry and Anita Jones • COOPER HARRISON MANN OF HOLTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Football, Baseball, Basketball Cain’s Chapel United Methodist Church: Operation Christmas Child, VBS Volunteer ▪ Football: All-County, All-Metro, All-State Defensive End, Defensive Lineman of the Year, All-County Punter ▪ Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, FCA, National MANN Honor Society, Algebra & Pre-Cal Awards, Food Pantry, Youth Baseball/Basketball Camps, Baked for elderly in community, Tornado Relief ▪ Operate/Own Lawn Care Business ▪ Scholarships to University of Alabama, Lincoln University, Sterling College ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Colin and Jennifer Mann • CALEB MASON OF TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL Baseball, Cross Country, Soccer East Tallassee Baptist Church: D3 Youth Conference, M-Fuge Camps in Georgia and Alabama, VBS and Church Nursery Volunteer ▪ Cross Country: State Qualifier, Top 10 Finisher at 5A Sectionals ▪ National Honor Society Committee Chair, National Honor Society for High School MASON Scholars, Mu Alpha Theta, FCA Leader, FFA, Fishing Team, Choral Program, Tallassee Elementary School After School Program Volunteer ▪ Scholarships to Southern Union State Community College, Auburn University ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Brad and Deborah Mason • MADISON ELAINE MCELRATH OF STANHOPE ELMORE HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball, Cross Country, Track and Field Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church: Media, Nursery & Youth Usher Ministries, Youth Choir, Praise Dance, Youth of the Year ▪ Cross Country: Team Captain ▪ Track and Field: Team Captain ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Officer, MCELRATH Girls State Mayor/ Delegate, DECA Student of the Year, Senior Senate Class President, JROTC Officer, Superior Cadet Award, US ARMY National Scholar/Athlete, Salvation Army, Voice of SEHS ▪Scholarships to University of Alabama, Auburn University, Troy University, UAB ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Frederick and Temeyra McElrath • MATTIE ELIZABETH MOULTON OF EDGEWOOD ACADEMY Cheer Journey Church ▪ Cheer: Team Captain, Alabama Independent Schools All-Star Cheerleader, Three-

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time UCA All-American, Pin It Forward Award ▪ Leads prayer before football and basketball games ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society ▪ Wetumpka YMCA Cheer Coach and Camp Counselor ▪ Volunteers private MOULTON cheer coaching lessons for younger girls ▪ Scholarship to Troy University ▪ Daughter of Corbin and Ashley Bartgis • JASMINE R. RUSSELL OF WETUMPKA HIGH SCHOOL Softball, Volleyball, Basketball Hope Hull Church of Christ ▪ Softball: Most Valuable Player, Best Offensive Player, Coaches Award ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society of High School Scholars, YMCA Volunteer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCCLA ▪ Volunteer for food/toy drives and RUSSELL donations to community, Volunteer to paint elementary school building ▪ Scholarships to Troy University, Coastal Alabama Community College, Miles College, University of Montevallo, Albany State University ▪ Daughter of Glenda Russell and Tony Russell • LAMONICA D. SMITH OF HOLTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Softball, Cheer, Track and Field Coosada Baptist/Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church: Sunday School and Youth Volunteer ▪ Cheer: Pin It Forward Award, All-American Cheerleader ▪ Track and Field: Sectional Qualifier ▪ Beta Club Officer, National Honor Society, CAEC Leadership Recipient, MLK Essay Winner, JROTC Captain & Commander, FCA, SGA Officer, Taste of Elmore County, Christmas on the CoSMITH osa Character Breakfast, Zoo Boo, WHS JROTC Expo Event ▪ Scholarships to Marion Military Institute, AUM, Falkner University, Troy University, University of Alabama, Southern Union Community College ▪ Daughter of Lamar and Jeronica Smith • HOPE REAGAN STATON OF HOLTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Golf Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church: Alter Server, Sunday School Teacher’s Aide, Search Team, VBS ▪ Cross Country: State Qualifier, Top Bulldog Award ▪ Soccer: County Brick Wall Award ▪ Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Physical Science Award, Bronze Award for ACT, FFA Officer, FCCLA Officer, Class Officer, Jr Civitan, March for Life in Washington DC, multiple drives for STATON food, coats, & cleaning supplies, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army Soup Kitchen ▪ Scholarships to University of Montevallo, Central Alabama Community College, Jacksonville State University ▪ Daughter of Scott and Mary Staton • MAGGIE KATHRYN THAMES OF ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Track and Field First Baptist Church of Wetumpka: Community Cleanups, VBS, Strength to Stand and “Generate” Trips, Children’s Music Worship Leader, Breakfast Club Devotional Group ▪ Track and Field: State Qualifier, Javelin and Hurdles place winner ▪ Maroon Machine Band: Section Leader, Brass Captain, and Band President ▪ Beta Club Officer, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Student THAMES Council Officer, First Priority, Senior Class Elite, Senior Class Ms. Elite, Senior Class Valedictorian ▪ Scholarships to Troy University, University of South Alabama ▪ Daughter of Taylor and Christie Thames • AVERY M. THOMAS OF WETUMPKA HIGH SCHOOL Football, Track and Field, Basketball Community Congregational United Church of Christ: Media Ministry, “Community Cares” Volunteer, VBS ▪ Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Team, All-Metro, All-County, Coaches Defensive Back of the Year Award, Team Captain ▪ Track and Field: 6A Outdoor/Indoor State Long Jump Finalist ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society ▪ Volunteer with Tackle Hunger Food Drive, YMCA

Assistant Director/Leader, YMCA Christmas Angel Tree Adoption, Food Pantry ▪ Athletic Scholarship to Belhaven University ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Alex and Mar- THOMAS go Thomas • ANNABELLE GRACE TUCKER OF NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cheer, Golf, Softball New Life Church ▪ Cheer: FCC & CCA Leadership Awards, Cheer Captain ▪ Golf: ACAA State Championship Team, 2nd Place ACAA State Golf Tournament, 3rd Place ACAA State Golf Tournament ▪ Beta Club/President, National Honor Society for High School Scholars ▪ Co-FoundTUCKER er of Holiday Cheer, Camp Hope Volunteer, Humane Society, multiple food drives, Montgomery Alzheimer’s Association Organizer ▪ Scholarships to Birmingham Southern College, Auburn University, University of Alabama Birmingham ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Christopher and Autumn Newell • AUSTIN PATRICK TURNER OF WETUMPKA HIGH SCHOOL Football Thelma Baptist Church: Chaperone/Group Leader for Youth and Disciple-Now Conference, Small Group Leader, Strength to Stand, Mission Trips to New Orleans, Georgia, and Guatemala to build and repair homes, churches & provide food and witness to people ▪ Football: Wetumpka Football Team Richard Payne Award Recipient ▪ Beta Club, National Honor SociTURNER ety, Multiple offices in FFA, Organizer of Wetumpka FFA Rodeo ▪ Owner/Operator of A&B Firewood ▪ Entering business field after graduation ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Son of Brent and Jennifer Turner • EMMA KATHRYN WELDON OF EDGEWOOD ACADEMY Volleyball, Basketball Ridge Church: Mission Trip to Jackson, MS, Ridge Small Group Member, Community Cleanup, Operation Christmas Child, Adullam House Volunteer ▪ Volleyball: All-County, All-Metro, Team Captain, All-Tournament State Team, AISA AllStar ▪ Basketball: AISA All-Star, State Championship Team ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society, Academic Top 10%, Presidential Ac- WELDON ademic Award ▪ Representative to Girls State ▪ YMCA Youth Volunteer Coach ▪ Scholarships to University of Alabama ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Chris and Leslie Weldon • MARK SAMUEL WILLIAMS OF EDGEWOOD ACADEMY Football, Baseball Centerpoint Fellowship: Thelma Baptist Church Youth Group, VBS Volunteer, Youth Conference ▪ Baseball: Most Improved Player ▪ Beta Club, National Honor Society, Presidential Academic Fitness Award ▪ SalvaWILLIAMS tion Army Bell Ringer, Field of Dreams Volunteer, Youth baseball camp volunteer ▪ Scholarships to University of South Alabama ▪ Son of Mark and Carey Williams • TRACY ABIGAIL WRIGHT OF WETUMPKA HIGH SCHOOL Golf Weeping Willow Baptist Church: Children’s Church Program ▪ Golf: Team Captain, Humanitarian Award, AHSAA Region 3 Leader ▪ JROTC Cadet Major Battalion Officer, Student Council President, A+ Student VOICES, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership, Alabama Girls State, University of Alabama Early College, JROTC Scholar Athlete ▪ Adopted Afghan Mobile Medical Unit, Children’s WRIGHT Miracle Network ▪ Scholarships to Auburn University, University of Alabama, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi ▪ 9th Grade Joe Sewell Certificate Winner ▪ Daughter of Tracy and Mona Wright

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Congressional lines, congressmen will remain the same

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or several years leading up to the 2010 Census count, the national projections were that Alabama would lose one of our seven congressional districts and drop to six. When the count was taken, we surprised ourselves and the nation and kept our seven seats in the United States Congress.

Therefore, the legislature’s task in drawing our seven congressional districts was relatively easy. Except for some tweaking here and there due to growth in Madison, Limestone, Lee, Shelby and especially Baldwin counties, and the loss of population in the Black Belt, our congressional district lines were kept basically the same as they have been for the past few decades.

We essentially have six of our seven districts that are safe Republican seats. We have one dedicated majority minority African American Democratic Congressional District.

That Democratic seat is held by Congresswoman Terri Sewell. She has been in that seat for over a decade and has become a respected leader in the Democratic House leadership. The Democrats are in the majority which makes her a powerful member of the House.

However, most political experts and polling indicates that this year’s election will bring a swing of 30 or more Republican seat pickups or takeovers, thus making the Republicans the majority party. This will be beneficial for Alabama since six of our seven seats are held by Republicans. It will be particularly beneficial to folks in the fourth district, who have Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) as their congressman.

Aderholt is the most senior member of our delegation and is the ranking Republican on the House Appropriation Committee.

Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Anniston) is also gaining ground in seniority. He is a ranking mem-

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist ber of the Armed Services Committee.

Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Jefferson) represents the suburban areas of metro-Jefferson, Hoover and Shelby. It is considered one of the most Republican House districts in America.

We have two freshmen Republican Congressmen, who are finishing their first two years in the House.

Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) represents the coastal first district of basically Mobile and Baldwin Counties. He has taken to Congress like a duck to water.

Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) represents the second district made up of the Wiregrass and the fast-growing Pike Road area of Montgomery as well as the populous counties of Autauga and Elmore.

All six of the aforementioned incumbents will be reelected without opposition.

The only excitement in Congressional politics in the Heart of Dixie will play out in the fifth district.

This Huntsville-Tennessee Valley seat is currently held by Mo Brooks, who has opted to run for the U.S. Senate, thus leaving a seldom seen open congressional seat contest.

There are six Republicans vying for this open fifth district seat. The contestants are Dale Strong, Paul Sanford, Casey Wardynski, Harrison Wright, Andy Blalock, and John Roberts.

Madison County Commission Chairman Dale Strong appears to be the strongest candidate. He is far outdistancing the field in polling and fundraising. Some say that he could

eclipse the field without a runoff.

The most ardent challengers will be former State Senator Paul Sanford and former Huntsville City School Superintendent Casey Wardynski. Dr. Wardynski has done a good job fundraising.

There will be a large turnout in this congressional race. In fact, this Huntsville-Madison-Limestone Tennessee Valley area of the state will more than likely have the largest percentage turnout in the state. Not only is there an open congressional seat, but Mo Brooks is the local candidate for the open U.S. Senate Seat, and popular, incumbent Republican state school board member, Wayne Reynolds, will also be on the ballot with token opposition.

In addition, the only hotly contested Republican State Senate race between Tom Butler and Bill Holtzclaw is in the Madison-Limestone area. There are also three open hotly contested State House races, including filling the seats of Speaker Mac McCutcheon and veteran House member Howard Sanderford. There is also a hotly contested open sheriff’s race in Limestone County. Furthermore, the phantom candidate for the U.S. Senate, Mike Durant, claims Huntsville as his home. All these ingredients are a recipe for a larger turnout in the Tennessee Valley than the rest of the state on May 24.

The Congressional lines and six of seven congressmen will remain the same for this 2022 election cycle. However, hold the phone. The federal courts could change that for 2024.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. Steve served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at: www.steveflowers.us.

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VOICES shares facts, legislature provides help

By BETH CHAPMAN The legislative session just concluded and coincided with the release of VOICES for Alabama’s Children’s annual data book. The VOICES report indicated we have many more issues ahead that need attention. The research results provided by VOICES are not good.

(But keep reading, help is on the way.)

Too many children can’t read or perform math at grade level, and many of them are hungry and being abused in their own homes.

Since 1994, VOICES for Alabama’s Children has provided extensive research on the conditions of our children and released its annual data book. The report documents and tracks the facts on the health, education, safety and economic security of Alabama children by county.

VOICES’ data found there is only one mental health provider available for every 923 Alabamians. It pointed to research that shows unaddressed childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) lead to lifelong chronic health issues.

Those factors also can cause significant barriers to educational achievement and financial security.

Last year, less than 25 percent of our children were proficient in math.

Data found that when it came to economic security, 24 percent of Alabama’s children live in poverty, and one in five of them are food insecure. In simple language, these children are hungry!

When it comes to education of Alabama’s poverty-stricken fourth graders, only 38 percent are proficient in reading, and only 12 percent are proficient in math.

In 2021, there were 3,453 children who entered foster care. An estimated 48 percent of those cases involved parental substance abuse use.

And of course, there is child abuse involved in many of these homes as well.

Our legislators have made tremendous investments toward improving these statistics, and they are to be commended for it. Those investments include: $17.8 million in quality childcare programs, $22 million more for First Class Pre-K (from 42-45 percent for 4-year olds), $1.5 million in first-time funding for summer and after-school pilot programs for K-12 students, $20 million in provisions of the Alabama Numeracy Act, $10 million in flexible grant funding for under resourced/underperforming schools,

$5 million for mental health pilot programs for youth and adolescents, $1 million increase for school-based mental health services collaborations and $4 million postpartum healthcare pilot program for new mothers.

VOICES works on research, policy and advocacy. It strives to “ensure the well-being of Alabama’s children through research, public awareness, and advocacy. It partners with community leaders to encourage Alabama lawmakers to pass legislation beneficial to Alabama’s children.”

I greatly commend VOICES for all it has done for years and for what it continues to do for Alabama’s children. It also educates the public on how we need to improve the well-being of our children’s lives.

Great progress can be made to improve the lives of Alabama’s children. But legislators, and we as a society, must continue to be concerned if our children are learning, have access to three meals a day, and live in safe homes. We must be proactive to see that our children’s needs are met on a daily basis and our state’s needs will be met in the future, too.

More details about the VOICES data report can be found at https:// alavoices.org/kids-count-data-maps/

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MICHAEL BIRD Columnist

A love stronger than death T he fact that it was all foretold makes this week all the more powerful as events unfolded two thousand years ago.

I am no theologian or scholar, but the story of Holy Week should give us all pause as we reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while Pontius Pilate entered with troops. The crowd shouted Hosanna at this unlikely king during the holiest of times, Passover.

Jesus preached in the Temple for the next three days and called out the moneychangers, throwing them out as he said that they had “turned it into a den of thieves”.

It was during this time that Jesus spoke in parables and visited the Mount of Olives. He said one would betray him (Judas did, for silver), and one would deny him three times (Peter did, then realized it too late).

Pilate, in a power grab worthy of a reality show competition, allowed his audience to vote on whose life would be spared. Barabbas, known as a guilty criminal, was freed and Jesus was condemned. Pilate literally washed his hands of the issue.

On Thursday, Jesus celebrated Passover with the disciples. Today, Christians call it Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday, and there are foot washing rituals. Overall, we recall the words Jesus spoke as he offered His body and blood: “do this in memory of me”.

Condemned to death, Jesus spent Good Friday being ridiculed, spat upon, humiliated, beaten, and tortured in violent and gruesome ways.

A crown of thorns was weaved for him, and he was whipped and scourged. He took his place with two other criminals at Calvary, after having to carry his own cross through town, and was nailed to the cross.

Above his head was the inscription I N R I, meaning “Hail, King of the Jews”.

This religious leader who had led and lived so humbly was now suffering a most brutal death surrounded by people who, through an outrageous scene mob mentality, hated Him. There are numerous quotes attributed to Jesus as he hung on the cross, but out of all of them the one that always makes me cry, realizing His true gift as our Savior, is what he said to the dying thief.

“Today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Indeed – for all of us, God loved the world so much that he sacrificed His only son.

That love is what we should express, not that judgmental version of Christianity that we sometimes see and hear.

That version of Christianity is what our culture criticizes and ridicules – and rightly so, because it is a corrupted version. The Jesus of the Scriptures walked among the poor, and at every stop preached forgiveness and mercy to all. He was the ultimate example of turning the other cheek.

While He called out sinners, He also showed that everyone is welcome to believe, no matter what they look like or where they live.

On Easter, my wish is that the world would recognize this love once again as that crucifixion audience did so many years ago: “He really was the Son of God!” Michael Bird is a music teacher for Tallassee City Schools and co-hosts “The Saturday Morning Show with Michael Bird and Scott Adcock” on 580 WACQ and FM 98.5.

Gender transitioning is not reasonable

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hat is reasonable? Is it reasonable to help children as young as five years old transition their gender based on how they feel about themselves? That’s a question that has lit up the virtual ‘talkisphere’ the past few weeks.

Some school districts and states have been teaching gender differences to very young elementary children. Florida recently passed a law prohibiting such sex education in grades K-3.

Last week, New Jersey rolled out its new “gender identity” curricula for first and second grade students this fall. One lesson plan for second graders teaches children to identify at least four body parts from female and male reproductive organs.

A prospective lesson plan for first graders asks students what gender they “feel” they are, and teaches they might be a little bit of both genders.

Permanently transitioning a person’s gender for life is certainly a big deal. Giving a parent or a caretaker authority to transition a prepubescent child’s gender for life is an even bigger deal. How does such a change affect a person? We have little if any definitive answers to how such a change may affect a person over a lifetime. Nevertheless many activists, pundits and politicians boldly agree gender change

DANIEL GARDNER Columnist promotes good and positive mental health “for the children.”

Gender transitioning at any age has leapfrogged well beyond any diagnosis of mental disorders. Education about gender transitioning is now in the hands of governing authorities from local school boards to state legislatures to federal bureaucracies, and will likely be decided by judges who are ill-equipped to rule on matters of biology. Elections have consequences.

Closer to home, activists have infiltrated our schools teaching children about gender differences and “feelings” that sometimes contradict what parents say. Woke folks contend that teachers are experts in these matters and should have the freedom and authority to teach children what they need to know in times of misinformation particularly about values and morals. Who knows best what children need to learn? Well educated and degreed professional teachers, or parents who struggle with new math?

Niche educational companies help teachers across the board by supply-

ing cartoons developed by curriculum specialists for K-3 classrooms to raise and answer interesting questions about our bodies and feelings.

Search the Internet for companies like AMAZE.org to see actual videos teaching children about sex.

Of course news media label parents’ concerns over exposing K-3 children to explicit sexual content as far rightwing conspiracies spun by white supremacist racists bent on returning America to the 1950s.

They say parents are the problem, and that so-called traditional American values are nothing more than wishful thinking about how things used to be.

The Biden administration and their woke partners in Congress, the federal bureaucracy, academia and the media have sailed far beyond the extreme left, broadcasting their idyllic views of life in America as they believe it should be, beginning with freedom to become anything that makes us feel good.

Make no mistake, gender transitioning is a dangerous biological experiment based on a patient’s feelings and not on biological science. Its very premise is a lie. Neither XX nor XY chromosomes can be changed via surgery or hormone treatments. Gender transitioning is nothing less than physical abuse dressed up in woke ideology. Gender transitioning is not reasonable.

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Community Calender APR. 13 ECAG MEETING The next ECAG membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Coaches Corner in downtown Wetumpka. Attendees may order a lunch of their choice from the Coaches Corner menu. The April program will feature Elmore County Art Guild member Marty Woodall. Additional details about the ECAG July exhibition will also be discussed. For questions or more information, call Shirley Esco at 334-399-5115.

APR. 15 ART WALK - Stroll through the streets of downtown Wetumpka and shop from a wide selection of talented local artists. Each Art Walk lasts from 4 - 8 p.m.

APR. 16 EARTH DAY SPRING MARKET – Wetumpka Pride and Earth Day celebration and the Wetumpka Spring Market will be held from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. April 16 at Wetumpka Farmer’s Market at 304 East Coosa Street.

There will be a plant swap and plant care advice session from the Master Gardeners, as well as free t-shirts, food and vendors. Bagged recycled plastic bottles, newspapers, cardboard, books, magazines, aluminum and steel cans will be collected.

HWY 63 CLEAN UP – Two clean up groups are scheduled Saturday for around Lake Martin. One will start at Lake Martin Mini Mall in Eclectic. Meet at the Mini Mall between 8 and 9 a.m. to receive your assignment and supplies (picker, bags, vests and waters) from Lake Martin Resource Association. Bring your own gloves. Everyone will finish around 12 p.m. and return to Lake Martin Mini Mall to dump trash and enjoy live music and cookout.

Join in on a walk for a cleaner Lake Martin. If you are not participating, take care when driving the area as there will be volunteers walking beside the road.

BLUE CREEK CLEAN UP – Two clean up groups are scheduled Saturday for around Lake Martin. One will start at 34 Market in Dadeville. Meet at 34 Market at 8:30 a.m. to receive your assignment and supplies (picker, bags, vests and waters) from Lake Martin Resource Association. Bring your own gloves. Everyone will finish around 12 p.m. and return to 34 Market to dump

trash and enjoy live music and cookout. Join in for a cleaner Lake Martin community. If you are not participating, take care when driving the area as there will be volunteers walking beside the road.

APR. 22 ABILITY GAMES – The 2nd Annual Elmore County Ability Games will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wetumpka Sports Complex. This event will allow students in the special needs program to participate in a day of fun and games. The event is sponsored by Special Education Adaptive P.E. APR. 23 2022 COOSAPALOOZA BREWFEST - Enjoy tasting from nearly 50 craft breweries, with tickets available now at bigtickets.com. This event lasts from 3-6 p.m.

APR. 30 PANCAKE BREAKFAST - The Alex City Methodist Church 2022 Ecuador Team is having a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 30 from 7 – 10 a.m. at the church located at 1020 11th Avenue North, Alex City.

Plates are $8. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, contact Alex City Methodist at 256-329-1284.

MAY 5 COMMUNITY MARKET - Wetumpka Community Market features 40+ vendors selling arts & crafts, baked goods, produce, plants, jewelry, etc! Open from 4 7 p.m.

MAY 14 ART IN THE PARK - Everything’s Art! and Pennington Park will host Dadeville’s 3rd annual Everything’s Art in the Park (AITP) on May 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Pennington Park located at 121 N. Spring St. in downtown Dadeville. AITP will feature juried original oil, watercolor, and acrylic art, and crafts created by local and regional artists. AITP has become known for quality and original hand-made creations to include crafts, jewelry and artwork. The event will also host local food vendors and a free family-friendly live concert from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and bring your lawn chairs and coolers. Friendly, leashed pets welcome. Vendor applications can be obtained from Everything’s Art by sending an email to everythingsartguild14@gmail.com or calling 770-328-2094. Additional information may also be

found on Everything’s Art and Pennington Park’s Facebook pages.

MAY 20 ART WALK - Stroll through the streets of downtown Wetumpka and shop from a wide selection of talented local artists. Each Art Walk lasts from 4 - 8 p.m.

MAY 24 - 31 MEMORIAL DAY - Pennington Park will observe Memorial Day 2022, beginning May 24 through May 31.

Pennington Park will display over 2,000 American flags in honor of those former military members who have passed. Additionally, memorial markers will be placed to recognize deceased veterans by name, rank and service component but only 300 markers are available. If you would like a marker placed in Pennington Park to honor your loved one (and his/ her deceased spouse), please private message “Pennington Park” on Facebook with the individual’s name(s), rank and branch of service or call/ text Kurt Pfitzner at 334-2339852.

JUN. 2 COMMUNITY MARKET - Wetumpka Community Market features 40+ vendors selling arts & crafts, baked goods, produce, plants, jewelry, etc! Open from 4 7 p.m.

JUNE 12 FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that

provides high quality homegrown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@ gmail.com or call 334-2339851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free.

Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/ instructions and your participation confirmed.

JUN. 17 ART WALK - Stroll through the streets of downtown Wetumpka and shop from a wide selection of talented local artists. Each Art Walk lasts from 4 - 8 p.m.

JUNE 26 FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality homegrown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@ gmail.com or call 334-2339851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free.

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The witness of Watergate

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he scandal rocked the nation for two years. It was the origin of the “gate” reference to most every other scandal and the genesis of my interest in presidential history.

Intruders entered the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington’s Watergate Hotel on June 17, 1972. Investigators linked the burglars to the president’s reelection committee. President Nixon, the nation’s chief law enforcement official, was complicit in a cover-up of the crime. Actually, according to a new book on the scandal, the House Judiciary Committee cited 36 specific acts of obstructing justice.

Nixon’s downfall largely came about due to the testimony of Alexander Butterfield, former White House advisor, in response to

questioning by attorney Fred Thompson, later to become a Hollywood actor and U.S. senator. Garrett M. Graff in “Watergate—A New History,” called it “Butterfield’s bombshell”—the revelation the president had a secret White House taping system. As someone noted, “Nixon bugged himself.”

The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski’s request for selected tapes, and the June 23 tape was the “smoking gun” showing the president’s crime.

Graff’s book, a challenge at 793 pages, is filled with new information and is a reminder of what the nation faced in those days.

I’ve admired President Nixon. He was a leader gifted in so many ways. I never met him but did pay respects at his gravesite a few years ago. It was late afternoon and the set-

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BAPTIST Bethlehem East 7561 Upper River Road Calvary Baptist Church 293 N Wesson Street Word of Life 501 Sims Avenue Carrville Baptist Church 2436 Notasulga Road East Tallassee Baptist Church 314 Central Boulevard Elam Baptist Church 4686 Notasulga Road First Baptist Church 1279 Friendship Road Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church 1024 Flat Rock Road Friendship 4345 Friendship Road Liberty Baptist Church 574 Liberty Road

Mount Zion Baptist Church 64 Log Circle Providence Primitive Baptist Church 4850 Chana Creek Road Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rie Range Rd., Tallassee River Road 239 Lower Tuskegee Road Riverside Heights Hispanic Mission 495 Little Road Rock Springs 375 Rigsby Road Rock Springs Baptist Church 2810 Rock Springs Drive Tallassee First 1279 Friendship Road Tallaweka Baptist Church 1419 Gilmer Avenue Westside Baptist Church 1825 Gilmer Avenue

AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd., Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231, Wetumpka ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church 2520 Lynwood Dr., Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka Brookwood Baptist 3111 Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore

Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist 1554 Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist 304 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Grandview Pines Baptist 346 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd., Titus Millbrook Baptist Millbrook Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd., Eclectic Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rie Range Rd., Wetumpka New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus New Hope Baptist 6191 Light-wood Rd., Deatsville New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic

ting sun glared in my camera lens, so the kind security officer allowed me to return the next morning on the way out of town to take a better picture.

I’ve always thought we can learn spiritual lessons from Watergate.

It’s hypocrisy when we declare one thing and live another. Nixon was hypocritical since his job was to enforce the laws of the nation.

Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. The only valid response is to acknowledge it’s true. None of us lives up to our ideals, though we try. Browning wrote, “Ah, a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for?” Sincere believers never insist they’ve arrived; instead we admit we’re on a continuing life journey of growth in holiness.

A second lesson we glean from Watergate is

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– Proverbs 10:12 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindess, and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8

Columnist that we’re all bugged! Jesus said, “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:36).

Words are powerful tools. They can be used to encourage and bless others, or they can be used to stir strife and division among others.

What a sobering reminder that God hears our words, and we will stand before him one day to give account of every word and every deed.

Reflections is a weekly devotional feature written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster, Alabama.

The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com.

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask.

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CATHOLIC St Vincent De Paul Parish 620 Gilmer Avenue CHRISTIAN/OTHER Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ 1072 Muskogee Trail East Tallassee Church of Christ 501 Central Boulevard First Presbyterian Church 514 Central Blvd Light of Jesus Outreach Ministries 140 Gin Street Macedonia Christian Church 2685 Macedonia Road Mount Olive Congregational Christian Church NACCC 492 Kent Road Oak Heights Church of Christ 74 Manning Circle Tallassee Church of Christ 209 Gilmer Avenue

Wind Rain & Fire Ministries International 1201 Gilmer Avenue Vessel Church 84632 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic God’s Church, Campre Ministries 209 Barnett Bouelvard The Lord Our Righteousness Center, Inc. 4566 Claud Road Eclectic Tallassee First Assembly of God 185 Friendship Road EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Avenue METHODIST East Tallassee United Methodist Church 101 Central Boulevard First United Methodist Church 1 Jordan Avenue New Zion 3523 Ashurst Bar Road Oak Valley Station United Methodist 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee

St. Paul Tallassee 101 Herren Hill Road Wall Street 71 Zion Street INDEPENDENT Abundant Life Church 2634 Lower Tuskegee Road Saint Mark All Nationals Pentecostal Foundation Church 30 Stewart Street Tallassee Church of God 134 Adams Street Tallassee Holiness Church 194 Honeysuckle Lane God’s Congregation Holiness Church 508 Jordan Avenue Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Highway in Eclectic

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Surrounding Area Churches Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville Springeld Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka First Missionary Baptist at Guileld 412 Company St., Wetumpka Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka

Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd., Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 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 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God 2080 Main Street, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee

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Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook HOLINESS New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St., Wetumpka JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 9235 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1405 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 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 Millbrook Presbyterian Corner of Main St. & Coosada Rd. Valley View Presbyterian - PCA 4125 Rie Range Rd. Wetumpka SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville Central United Methodist Church 11721 Central Plank Rd. Central Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood, Millbrook Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Rd., Titus

Mulder Memorial United Methodist 3454 Fire Tower Rd., Wetumpka New Style United Methodist 64 Old Georgia Plank Spur, Wetumpka Pierce Chapel United Methodist 1003 Pierce Chapel Rd., Santuck Providence United Methodist 1540 Providence Rd., Titus Robinson Springs Methodist Church 5980 Main St., Millbrook Trinity United Methodist 135 Little Weoka Creek Rd., Equality 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 Victory Temple 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka OTHER Central Bible Chapel 3630 Edgewood Rd., Millbrook Chapel of Praise Hwy. 14, Millbrook Cornerstone Full Gospel 9301 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka East Chapel MP Church Airport Rd., Millbrook Grace Bible Church 2251 Main St., Millbrook Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka New Life Church - Millbrook Sanctuary Worship Center 1688 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka Servant Fellowship Church Wetumpka The Worship Center 2705 Williams Rd., Wetumpka Time of Refreshing Fellowship 117 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka

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Holtville baseball sweeps Elmore County

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Holtville baseball team used strong pitching performances and some late game heroics to finish off a sweep of Elmore County in area play on Thursday night.

Holtville beat Elmore County twice on Thursday, winning 6-5 in nine innings in Game 2 of the series and 4-3 in the final game, to finish off the sweep of Elmore County on the year. That comes after Holtville also one Game 1 on Monday, 6-3.

Holtville, which has won five straight AHSAA Class 5A, Area 5 games, is now 21-5 and has a 5-1 area record. The Bulldogs now have complete control of their own fate and will clinch the area championship with two wins against Jemison next week.

Elmore County, now 3-3 in the area, will place Marbury (4-2) next week and the Panthers must win the series to make

the playoffs.

“Getting the first game was huge,” Holtville coach Scott Tubbs said. “That was really big and we needed to win that for region standings. We didn’t swing it particularly well, but we played good defense and gave ourselves a chance. I like the way we fight. We could be a little better, but I like the way we fight when we need to.”

Holtville came from behind to win both games on Thursday. In the first game of the doubleheader, Elmore County led 5-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning , but the Bulldogs were able to load the bases with one out after two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a sacrifice bunt.

After a batter struck out two leave the bases loaded with two outs, Todd Wilson stole home to tie the game, 5-5. The next batter struck out to send the game to the ninth inning.

In the ninth inning, Mikey Forney See SWEEPS, Page B2

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4Marbury at Tallassee THURSDAY, APRIL 14

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4Beauregard at Tallassee 4Stanhope Elmore at 4Benjamin Russell, DH 4Jemison at Holtville, DH 4Elmore County at Marbury, DH

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4Tallassee at Beauregard 4Elmore County at Central Phenix City

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Holtville pitcher Todd Wilson pitched nine total innings in the series against Elmore County.

4PCA at Stanhope Elmore 4Holtville at Marbury 4Elmore County at Tallassee FRIDAY, APRIL 15

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4Tallassee at Beauregard, DH

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4Tallassee at Beauregard Tournament 4Holtville at Beauregard Tournament 4Wetumpka at Beauregard Tournament

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Tallassee’s Devin Stiff signs with Oglethorpe University

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4Marbury at Stanhope Elmore SATURDAY, APRIL 16

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ABOVE: Tallassee senior Devin Stiff signed a National Letter of Intent with Oglethorpe University on Thursday. He will throw the javelin for the Stormy Petrels. BELOW: Stiff poses with his track team after signing his NLI with Oglethorpe University on Thursday.

4Lee at Stanhope Elmore 4Helena at Wetumpka 4Elmore County at Horseshoe Bend

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4Tallassee at Beauregard Tournament 4Holtville at Beauregard Tournament 4Wetumpka at Beauregard Tournament MONDAY, APRIL 18

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4Stanhope Elmore at St. James 4Prattville at Wetumpka 4Benjamin Russell at Elmore County

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4Elmore County at Holtville 4Calera at Wetumpka TUESDAY, APRIL 19

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4Bessemer Academy at Edgewood Academy

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Ranking SEC Basketball Coaches W e have come to the close of another terrific college basketball season and this year’s Tournament has been very entertaining.

Congratulations to the Kansas Jayhawks and to the South Carolina Gamecocks on their championships. Auburn will have their annual A-day this Saturday, but I’m going to do something this week I’ve never done before. I’m going to rank the men’s SEC basketball coaches. It’s totally subjective and actually pretty difficult.

1. John Calipari (Kentucky) – As much as I would like to rank someone else in the top spot, Calipari’s resume is just too impressive. 768 wins between UMass, Memphis and Kentucky.

12 Elite Eight, 6 Final Four, 2 run-

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2. Bruce Pearl (Auburn) – What he has done on the Plains is nothing short of remarkable. Pearl has 628 career wins and a Division II championship. Hopefully he can add to his monumental accomplishments of the next few years.

I wouldn’t trade him for anyone in the

country.

3. Eric Musselman (Arkansas) – No one had been able to win consistently at Arkansas since Nolan Richardson, but that appears to have changed. Musselman spent 4 years winning at Nevada and has taken the Hogs to the Elite Eight in two of his first three years.

4. Rick Barnes (Tennessee) – With 35 years of experience at Providence, Clemson, Texas and now Tennessee, Barnes has 754 wins and has been to the Tournament 26 times. However, he only has one Final Four and two Elite Eight appearances.

5. Nate Oats (Alabama) – He took Buffalo to the Tournament three times See COACHES, Page B2

4Tallassee at Brewbaker Tech 4Stanhope Elmore at Marbury 4Holtville at Jemison 4Wetumpka at Benjamin Russell 4Bessemer Academy at 4Edgewood Academy

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4Wetumpka at PCA 4Stanhope Elmore at Benjamin Russell 4Booker T. Washington at Holtville 4Elmore County at Pike Road 4Tallassee at Marbury

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Wedding prices are ridiculous

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ne of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever had to do is try to plan a wedding.

Gillian and I are currently engaged.

We have been dating since late 2015, and we’ve been engaged for about a year now. We had originally planned to get married earlier than this, a year after our engagement, but her law school and prep for the bar exam got in the way.

But now we’re finally getting ready for the big day. We have a date set for October 15 and a venue selected in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. We’re excited for the big day.

The ridiculous part, though? The freaking prices for this wedding stuff.

Don’t get me wrong. We knew having a wedding was going to be expensive, but I guess I was just unaware at how expensive some of this stuff is.

We got lucky and got a really nice venue for more on the cheaper side of things. It wasn’t cheap, but it was cheaper than some. We liked one place, and we had to quickly take it off the list because they wanted us to pay $18,000 for the venue.

What the heck? Not a chance we would ever do that.

And I’m not trying to criticize these places for charging this much. The only reason they charge this much stuff is because of the fact that people pay that much for them.

More power to them. Get your money. But you won’t be getting that from us. I would never pay close to $20,000 for just a venue for one day. That wasn’t even adding in all of the other things we have to pay for.

So we found another place. It’s probably just as nice and beautiful, and it wasn’t even close to that same level of price range.

Enough about the venue. Let’s move on to the photographer. This one was on me. I think I was very ignorant about the prices of wedding photographers, and I was more than shocked to find out how much they cost.

We have ours booked up. She does great work, and when you can do great work like she does, you can charge

DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor that much. But I remember one day I was on Xbox playing with some buddies, and in our party were four people. Two of which were married and two of us that are engaged.

So we got to talking about photographers. I ignorantly said something along the lines of how I didn’t plan to pay more than around $2,000 for a wedding photographer. This was before I knew how expensive they were.

I was quickly corrected by the other people in the party, and they set me straight. After berating me for a few minutes, I stopped the conversation. Later, when Gillian and I started looking at photographers, I realized we would be paying more than that.

It wasn’t an awful price, but it was more than expected. We’ve done a pretty good job of shopping around for some of the cheaper options. We aren’t going super cheap on everything, but some things can be worked around.

We’ve got most of everything booked now. We have our venue, our photographer, our caterer, her dress, and some other things booked. Now we have some of the smaller stuff.

When we started looking at the total prices of things, we both joked that we might as well just elope.

But it was just a joke. I don’t mind doing something really small, as long as I leave the day married to Gillian.

But I am excited for the actual wedding. It’s going to (hopefully) be a beautiful day, and I cannot wait to be married and celebrate with all my friends and family.

This was more of a rant column than anything, because wedding prices are stupid. But I’m excited.

October 15 cannot get here fast enough.

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Elmore County pitcher Cooper Rogers allowed three runs and struck out five batters in five innings.

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walked, stole second base, then scored on a walkoff single from Braxton Potts, to win 6-5.

In the second game, Elmore County led 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, and just needed three outs to salvage a win in the series. Holtville, however, had other plans.

Randy Davis singled to right field to start the inning, then a walk put two runners on. After both runners advance to scoring position after a wild pitch, both runs came across to score on a play with both a fielding error and throwing error in the infield.

Sam Silas stood on second base after hitting into the error, then he came around to score the game-winning run on a walkoff single by Tanner Potts.

“I think their fight says a lot about their character,” Tubbs said. “There’s not a whole lot of quit in them.

Sometimes I wonder about their focus, but they don’t quit and they work hard.

They know at any moment, the game can change. We manufactured some runs and it was kind of a big deal for our guys. It says a lot going into the next series and possibly playoffs.”

While the hitting was

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Holtville outfielder Weston Tubbs hits a popup against Elmore County.

inconsistent for the Bulldogs for much of the series, Holtville was able to rely on exceptional games from all of the pitchers that Tubbs put on the mound.

In Game 1, Tanner Potts pitched six innings and allowed three runs on six hits while striking out five batters. He earned the win while Wilson came in to close the game and earned the save with two strikeouts.

In Game 2, Wilson started and pitched eight innings. He allowed 14 hits and five runrs, but struck out six batters and kept his team in the game. Senior Kason Shaffer came in and pitched one inning and earned the win after the walkoff.

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in his four seasons and now has gotten Alabama there twice in three seasons. He’s one of the younger coaches in the league, but already has an SEC regular-season and tournament title.

He could be moving up the list quickly.

5. Buzz Williams (Texas A&M) – Williams went dancing with Marquette five times and three times with Virginia Tech. He has yet to break through with the Aggies, but it seems only a matter of time. I think he has a lot in common with Bruce Pearl including the ability to sweat through a suit.

7. Mike White (Georgia) – He seems to be an example of a guy that has great success at a lower level school, but only moderate success at

Drey Barrett pitched Game 3 and allowed only four hits and two runs, both unearned, in six innings of work. He struck out six Elmore County batters. Once again, Shaffer entered late in the game and was given the win after the walkoff.

“This series, I thought all three pitchers were very efficient,” Tubbs said. “They worked ahead in counts and were not behind in counts a lot. Tanner threw 80 something pitches, while Todd through a little over 100 and Drey threw about 90.

All three of them gave us a chance, and Kason did a great job coming in and closing for us both games.

It’s kind of neat when you can come in and get two wins in one day in relief.”

a big-time program. He’s always going to win around 20 games year, but hasn’t shown the ability to be a true title contender.

8. Jerry Stackhouse (Vanderbilt) – Stackhouse inherited a program in shambles and is attempting a major rebuild. It’s been a slow process, but I do believe he is making progress.

Next year could be a pivotal one for his tenure in Nashville.

9. Kermit Davis (Ole Miss) – In 16 years at Middle Tennessee he won five conference titles. He definitely knows the X’s and O’s, but I’m not sure his ability to recruit is on par with his contemporaries. After four years he is 64-61 in Oxford.

There are five new coaches joining the league in 2022 – Todd Golden (Florida)… Matt McMahon (LSU)…

Chris Jans (Miss State)… Dennis Gates (Missouri)… Lamont Paris (South Carolina)

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CACC STUDENTS COMPETING FOR NATIONAL TITLE

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Central Alabama Community College students Steven Ledbetter, Luther Walters and Jerry Miller pose with their instructors Ben Bailey and Pat Murphy. They will be traveling to the Project MFG regional competition in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday, April 12. These students from CACC Welding and Machining programs in Childersburg had to complete a five axis CNC part and weld an eight-sided, airtight assembly to make it to regionals. CACC is one of 17 schools in the nation competing for a national title.

CACC receives industry automation trainer STAFF REPORT Central Alabama Community College (CACC) received a nice addition to the Prattville campus this past week.

A SMC HAS-200 trainer was installed and will now give students the opportunity to train for high level jobs in innovative industries. The SMC HAS 200 Industry 4.0 system has been devised based on the training requirements in industries with a high level of automation and the most innovative Industry 4.0 technologies.

“Versatility and attractive design allows the reproduction/emulation of real factory operation, thus allowing the student to be exposed to many different scenarios,” CACC said in a release. “The technologies used respond to the needs of the most diverse sectors in manufacturing.”

Students will be exposed to an integrated system that teaches concepts related to a highly automated production system, focused mainly on the manufacturing execution system (MES).

“We have the advanced manufacturing training equipment needed to train and educate our students for today’s manufacturing needs,” CACC president Jeff Lynn said. “We

are very excited about the opportunities this training system will provide for our students. We continue to grow and expand our offerings at our new Prattville campus. Workforce development is crucial to the growth of our state and we must continue to meet the needs and demands of our workforce partners. This is a major enhancement for our Prattville campus and we are just getting started.”

Students can develop different projects, such as integration of a manufacturing execution system (MES), integration of a SCADA package and PLC configuration and/or programming.

The SMC HAS 200 unit will provide specialized training on highly automated production systems and Industry 4.0 technologies. The system can work in stand-alone or integrated mode and the stations have a built-in conveyor belt which allows different types of physical configuration to be defined and implemented as well as a barcode reader to identify and track all of the products throughout the process.

All of the stations also have a state-of-the-art PLC to control each station and integrate them with the SUBMITTED / THE TRIBUNE higher supervision and Central Alabama Community College received a A SMC HAS-200 trainer for its Prattville campus this past week. It was installed management levels. and will now give students the opportunity to train for high level jobs in industry.

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Tallassee JazzFest scheduled for April 22 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Tallassee JazzFest will be held Friday, April 22 at Southside Middle School. The school system has cultivated relationships with the band directors across the state who regularly bring their bands to perform at Tallassee Schools.

The schedule is as follows: 3:45 p.m. - Booke r T. Wa s h i n g t o n High School - Curtis Hollinger, Director 4:00 p.m. - Montevallo High School - Brian Hodges, Director 4:15 p.m. - B.B. Comer High School Dan Seaborn, Director 4:35 p.m. - Shades Valley High School Earnest Echols, Director 4:50 p.m. - Pike Road High School - Patrick Darby, Director 5:10 p.m. - Smiths Station High School - Victoria Warnet, Director 5:30 p.m. - Faulkner University - Eddy Williams, Director 6:00 p.m. - Auburn

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University - Dr. Mike Pendowski, Director 6:30 p.m. - Southside Middle School - Melanie Skeen, Director 6:45 p.m. - Daleville High School - Mark Nichols, Director 7:05 p.m. - Carroll High School - Brenda Simechak, Director 7:25 p.m. - Opelika High School - Neil Sasser, Director 7:45 p.m. - Eclectic Pops - Anthony Vittore, Director 8:00 p.m. - Prattville High School - Michael Skeen, Director 8:20 p.m. - Wetumpka High School - Jason Warnix, Director 8:40 p.m. - Montgomery Recreators - Ted Mann, Director 9:10 p.m. - Tallassee High School - Dr. Robby Glasscock, Director It costs nothing to participate and there is no admission charge.

Tallassee Schools does ask that people support our music program with the purchase of concessions. They will have chicken fingers, pizza slices, candy, chips and drinks for sale.

Student from Wetumpka makes MSU president’s list STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Layne Ray Richardson of Wetumpka was named to Mississippi State University’s president’s list for the fall 2021 semester.

The Mississippi State University’s deans’ and president’s lists are now available online. The university publishes deans’ and president’s lists for each Spring and Fall semester for the convenience of the media, friends, and family members. Users can select the list, term and year they would like to view. Data can be further filtered by state of residence, and home county for Mississippi students. It can also sort by city.

Some names of students may not appear on this list as a result of student requests for privacy from publication through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. For more Information, contact MSU’s Office of the Registrar at (662) 325-2022.

Miss Mary Ella Crenshaw will turn 106 on April 19. Crenshaw was born April 19, 1916. She is a resident of Tallassee. She retired from working in housekeeping at the Community Hospital in Tallassee 50 years ago.

She loves afternoon walks and visiting friends. She contributes her longevity to her afternoon walks, the Good Lord and a lot of prayer.

Her favorite snack is Sara Lee pound cake, peaches and whipped cream.

Her granddaughter said Crenshaw’s driver’s license was renewed April 11 and that she is still independent.

Tallassee High student named to All-State Band STAFF REPORT TPI Staff All-State Band is comprised of the top 300 musicians in the State. Audi-

tions are held in January at the district level, and again in April at the state level.

Students are chosen for Red, White or Blue Band and have three intensive days of rehearsal with a guest conductor, culminating in a final concert performance on the last day.

Tallassee High School had one student who represented the school system at the Alabama All-State

Band in Mobile. Danielle Bird, a junior at Tallassee High School, was 7th chair trumpet in the White Band. Her conductor was Dr. Jamie Nix from Columbus State University.

Danielle was also a member of the Alabama All-State Choir this year, which is a double honor for the entire music program at Tallassee High School.

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Easter is a popular Spring holiday in the United States, and we will celebrate it this year on Sunday, April 17. Easter represents the new life and warm weather that are so often associated with it, although in some parts of the Country it may still be somewhat cold. Many people dress up in their finest clothes and go to Church on Easter Sunday, while many others have picnics and participate in community events like Easter egg hunts. Children love Easter for the fun that it brings. Kids are visited by the Easter Bunny who brings a basket of goodies each year. Eggs are dyed to look bright and colorful. Many Easter egg hunts are held for kids to enjoy. Today, we celebrate Easter because the Council of Nicaea declared in 325 A.D. that Easter would be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full Moon that follows the Spring Equinox (the first day of Spring). This means that Easter can occur on any Sunday between the first day of Spring (which usually falls on March 21, except during a leap year when it falls on March 20) and April 25. That is why Easter sometimes comes earlier in some years than others. It is believed that the term Easter which we use today is derived from the Old High German word “eostarum” which, in turn, is derived from Latin and means “dawn.”

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Victims of storms should be on guard against fraud STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Following the damaging storms last week, homeowners are seeking help to clear their property or repair their homes.

The Home Builders Licensure Board is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for fraudulent contractors who may be looking to stuff pockets with money from victims.

The Home Builders Licensure Board maintains an official list of 2022 licensed residential homebuilders for the state and urges victims to check the list before doing business with a homebuilder or remodeler. The

board’s website (www.hblb.alabama.gov) contains a wealth of information to help protect Alabama’s consumers from dishonest or unqualified contractors.

The state homebuilders and remodelers license is required when the cost of the job is more than $10,000. The state roofers license is required when the cost of a roofing job is more than $2,500. Consumers are encouraged to seek out licensees of the board even if the scope of the work is less than $10,000 or $2,500 for a roof.

Executive Director, J.R. “Chip” Carden, cautions homeowners, who experience damage from the Tornado that caused

damage in multiple areas of central and south Alabama and emphasizes the importance of the consumer knowing about the potential problems of contracting for homebuilding and remodeling with unlicensed contractors.

“Do your homework,” Carden said. “Call any references the builder gives you and check with the Board to confirm if a builder is licensed and in good standing. Don’t be in a rush. A bad decision now can make a difficult situation even worse.”

The board outlined steps consumers should take when working with a builder: • Ask if they are licensed and ask to see the card. The HBLB

license is credit card-sized license – a sample is listed on HBLB’s website. You may check on a builder’s license status by calling 1-800-304-0853, or by visiting www.hblb.alabama.gov.

• Ask for and check references, especially if the builder makes unsolicited contact with you or is from out-of-town.

• Make sure quotes and contracts are in writing. Under state law, licensed homebuilders must use a written contract. Make sure it includes the contractor’s full name, address, telephone number, a description of the work to be performed, starting and estimated completion dates,

and the total cost of the job. The contract must be signed by all parties.

• Never make a full payment or substantial down payment up front. Do not make a final payment until you are satisfied, and all subcontractors have been paid. If they tell you that more money is needed in advance, be wary.

• Ask for proof of insurance, including workers compensation and general liability.

For information contact the Home Builders Licensure Board, 445 Herron Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, (334) 2422230 or 1-800-304-0853 or www.hblb.alabama.gov.

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Humane Society of Elmore County News – 11 Apr ‘22

By REA CORD Executive Director This is National Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation Week, and we ask everyone to thank and acknowledge the important job our ACO’s do for our communities. Each of our towns and the county are lucky enough to have ACO’s dedicated to enforcing state and local animal related laws, helping animals in need, protecting the health and safety of people, and resolving issues involving animals. ACOs are important to public safety as they interact with people and animal alike, often in risky situations involving injured, scared or aggressive animals.

Animal Control Officers today deal with far more than just stray dogs as they respond to animal bite/attack cases, mediate disputes between neighbors over animal issues, round up loose livestock that have gotten out of pastures, investigate animal cruelty and neglect cases, help injured animals get to care, work with other law enforcement when animals are involved in larger criminal cases, etc. All areas of Elmore County have a containment law for dogs and Wetumpka & Tallassee add to that with a “leash law” for cats. City noise ordinances and barking dogs often present challenges and some towns have limits on the number of pets in city zoning ordinances. And some, but not all of our cities restrict livestock within city limits.

Our Animal Control Officers are dedicated professionals who deserve respect from the public they serve – some have attended specialized animal control training at the state and national level to learn about things like safe capture techniques, animal identification, disease issues, legal issues, investigative techniques, court proceedings, rabies control, public education, wildlife and exotics, and so much more. Animal issues often put them in harm’s way from both animals and people and their call volume often means they have to triage cases to deal with the most serious, or potentially serious, the quickest. So please understand that their call volume often greatly exceeds their ability to get to some calls immediately. So please help us thank all of our Animal Control Officers as they work to help animals and people alike.

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After winning the inaugural competition in 2021, Auburn University’s Campus Food Pantry has joined the SEC Food Fight for a second year.

Auburn looks to defend SEC Food Fight title Conference competition highlights food insecurity on college campuses

By SHERYL CALDWELL Special to TPI After winning the inaugural competition in 2021, Auburn University’s Campus Food Pantry has joined the Schools of the Southeastern Conference, or SEC, Food Fight for a second year to raise funds, food and hygiene items and awareness of the need on college campuses.

From April 8-21, the Auburn Family can support the Campus Food Pantry in the fight against food insecurity and help Auburn beat its SEC rivals.

“The SEC Food Fight was created because all of our campus food pantries struggle to get donations at times,” said Sarah Grace Kaschak, Auburn Cares coordinator. “I think especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an increase in need and a decline in donations.”

As the reigning champion, Auburn is the favorite to bring home the title again this year, but even more, Kaschak hopes the drive will fill the food pantry’s shelves.

“Food insecurity on Auburn’s campus affects about one in three students. So, it is definitely a prevalent issue here,” she said. “The SEC Food Fight is a great opportunity for us to remind people that the food pantry serves a vital need on campus and that we need their help to continue meeting that need.”

Auburn’s food pantry has been on campus since 2011 but recently relocated to a central location in Lupton Hall, increasing ease of access and awareness among students.

“We’ve seen a dramatic uptick in student traffic since we moved, which is wonderful,” Kaschak said.

“That means students who need us are finding us more easily, but it

also means we’re having even more difficulty keeping the shelves full.”

Although the SEC Food Fight highlights the issue of food insecurity with a good-natured conference competition, the Campus Food Pantry battles this issue yearround.

“Our ultimate goal during the SEC Food Fight, and throughout the year, is to engage with the entire Auburn Family on the issue of food insecurity,” Kaschak said.

“We want students in need to feel safe and comfortable seeking help, and we hope the Auburn Family will continue partnering with us as we combat this issue on our campus. We can’t do it without them.”

To support the Campus Food Pantry in the SEC Food Fight, go here.

Food and hygiene items can also be dropped off at the Auburn Cares office in the Melton Student Center.

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