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County placed under fire advisory By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Elmore County was one of 46 counties recently upgraded from fire danger warning to fire alert status by The Alabama Forestry Commission and a county forester advised residents to avoid burning altogether until wetter conditions arise. According to the AFC report, the status will remain in effect until the State Forester deems conditions have changed and lessened the likelihood of wildfires. The report was issued on Monday and stated nearly 4,000 acres had burned over the last seven days due to approximately 307 different wildfires across the state.

An Elmore County Forester Brian Frederick said the county was not under a “no burn order” at this time. That would take an order from the governor, Frederick said in an email. However, that would be the next step if current conditions do not improve, he said. “We have issued a fire alert for Elmore County,” said Frederick. “This, hopefully will make people aware of the severity of the fire situation right now. We are still issuing burning permits to those who are certified burners and who have adequate equipment to keep a fire under control.” But the AFC urged those to wait until “adequate

moisture” conditions arise, or use “extreme caution.” Those conditions however might not arise for a while, said a National Weather Service meteorologist out of Birmingham, Mary Keiser. She said no rain was in the forecast and Sunday was what she called a “red flag warning.” But dry conditions are not unusual for this time of year, and traditionally October is the region’s driest month of the year, she said. She said Hurricane Matthew had worked to worsen the drought conditions, since the state fell on what she said was the hurricane’s dry side. See ADVISORY • Page A3

Haunted History comes to Wetumpka

Candy walkers to swarm the city

By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

In two weeks the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce will host the city’s first ever Haunted History tour of downtown buildings. According to Chamber Associate Director Jamie Young, the tour currently includes 14 downtown buildings as part of the tour. The Chamber has been working for the last several months with the Central Alabama Paranormal Investigations team to identify buildings in Wetumpka that may have paranormal activity. Young said these 14 locations agreed to be part of the tour and to submit to an investigation by CAPI. Young said the team found evidence of activity in all 14 locations. The locations include the old Lancaster Hotel, the “Big Fish” House, the building that houses the chamber, the Vault, River Perk and the Elmore County Historical Society and Museum. Young said the tour will take three hours in total and will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 26, 27, 28, and 29. There is also an extended tour where participants can go to either the museum or the chamber and participate in a real paranormal investigation until midnight. Young said that luminaries will be placed throughout downtown to mark See HAUNTED • Page A3

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Runners cross the finish line at last year’s Frankenstein’s run, this year event organizers are anticipating 100 runners. Below, at last year’s Frankenstein Run, are Troy Stubbs, Wetumpka Elementary School Principal Bonnie Sullivan and Sean Kreauter.

‘IT’S ALIVE!’ WES to host 2nd Frankenstein Run By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

Wetumpka Elementary School had so much success with last year’s Frankenstein Run they decided to do it again according to WES Principal Bonnie Sullivan. “It turned out really well last year,” Sullivan said. “We had a lot of runners show up.” Sullivan said the event turned out so well that they had more runners show up for the event than were anticipated. This year she said she anticipates possibly as many as 100 runners participating See FRANKENSTEIN • Page A3

Swarms of toddlers through 4th graders will soon roam the streets for candy where it has been said they herd in en masse downtown to move from vendor to vendor only to satisfy their infectious sweet tooth. The organizer of the Wetumpka Candy Walk said to some it was a Halloween alternative, to others a fall festival, while others just see it as another way to maximize their season’s candy profits and do both. Regardless of why though, she said there was usually an “enormous” crowd of kids every year at the event. “I cant even express to you how many children come out to enjoy this event,” said Robinson, the city’s special events and tourism manager. It is scheduled for Oct. 25 behind the City Administration Building from 4:30-6:30 p.m., according to a city flyer. Robinson said they were still See CANDY • Page A3

Annual pageant accepting applicants By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The Christmas on the Coosa pageant is less than a month away and the deadline is even sooner to enter the contest for a scholarship, title, crown and a place in the city’s annual holiday parade. Pageant director Tiffany Robinson said she saw the event not just as a beauty pageant, but a time for the K-12 grade contestants to show how well-rounded they were on a number of topics and issues. The top prize in the Nov. 5 contest to go to

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the girl named Miss Christmas on the Coosa is $1500 in scholarship money, the crown and a sash, according to the pageant’s application and contract. This year Robinson said the pageant was open to all girls living in Elmore County and not just to those, as in the past, who attended an Elmore County school. The deadline for registration is Oct. 29, and rehearsals are scheduled for Nov. 1. Robinson said she started working on the event roughly three years ago and it was going on the 10th or so year the city has held the See PAGEANT • Page A3

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Contestants from the 2015 Miss Christmas on the Coosa Pageant. This year’s winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship as well as other honors.

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Obituaries John Thomas Blankenship BLANKENSHIP, John Thomas, 85, a resident of Marbury, AL passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Lightwood, with Rev. Jimmy Simpler officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. at the church, prior to services. Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife, Venice Blankenship; children, Jeff Blankenship, William Blankenship and Vivian Knippen; brothers, Frank Blankenship, Token Blankenship and Edward Blankenship; sister, Ruthie Pittman; grandchildren, Josh, Brian, Ben, Jessica, Emily, Billy, Daniel, Jennifer; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Maeve, JB Waylon, Kirkland, Skyler, Logan, Brayden, Sawyer, Keaton; and great-greatgrandchild, Lydia. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net

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The Wetumpka Public Library, along with the Elmore County Museum, invites veterans and family members to sign up and participate in a free monthly reading discussion program on the experience of war, beginning September and ending in March. Discussions will be held in the Elmore County Museum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: September 13th, October 11th, November 15th, January 10th, February 14th, and March 14th. All books and films will be provided for each participant in advance of each discussion. Recent veterans of the global war on terror are particularly encouraged to participate.

October 11

Elmore County Education Retirees Association is hosting an event at Coach’s Corner Restaurant at 10:30 a.m., bring your can goods, flu shots will be provided PEEHIP card required.

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October 18

The spotlight will be on photographers at the next Tuesdays with Kelly meeting. These are lunch and learn events at noon on the third Tuesday of each month at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery 408 South Main Street in Wetumpka, AL. Bring a sack lunch, drinks and desserts provided. Free and Open to the Public. Libby Christensen will conduct a game using the photos of Kay Brummal, Wayne Atchison, Barbara Bryan, Sue Mehearg, Mit Fontaine, John Jacobs and herself. Mary Wolfe will provide the music! Fun and Door Prizes.

October 19-20

“Basic Training” for Main Street Wetumpka (new name for Wetumpka Downtown) will be held on October 19th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, October 20th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I can provide more info, but want to touch base with you first.

October 20

Wallsboro United Methodist Church will be hosting a praise and worship service featuring Julie Smith playing the saxophone. It will be a pot luck dinner followed by the service. Everyone is invited for anevening of food, fellowship, praise and worship.

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The Eclectic Cotton Festival Dog Show will be held at 10:30 a.m. in front of Town Hall. All dogs are welcome to enter the contest, owners must bring proof of rabies vaccinations with them. All pets must be on leashes and the contest is free to enter. There will be awards for biggest lap dog, smallest dog, best trick, best costume, ugliest and most unusual dog. A best in show trophy will be provided to the best overall participant. Registration for the event is prior to the commencement of the show.

October 29

Rock Springs Baptist at 375 Rigsby Rd, Tallassee, is hosting its annual community Fall Festival on Sat, Oct 29, beginning at 5 p.m. All guests,

all ages, are welcome. Program features a free hot dog supper, hay ride, cake walk, and marshmallow roast, games, face painting, go fish and much more. Children in costume are welcome. Come, bring canned beans or corn for ministry to a food pantry.

ONGOING EVENTS CHILD FIND: The Tallassee City School System is launching its annual campaign to assist children—birth to age 21—who have disabilities and may need special services. The campaign urges parents, service providers, and concerned citizens to contact Child Find, a program to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities or children who are believed to have disabilities. The Tallassee City School System wishes to notify you of the availability of special education services in our public schools. If you have questions regarding our programs, or if you wish to refer a student, please contact Lynell Carr at (334) 283-5675 or Child Find (Alabama Department of Education) at 1-800-5482547.” ART EXHIBITION: There is a free exhibit of sixtyfive works of art by the late Priscilla Crommelin featuring vibrant still life and floral paintings, portraits and landscapes at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month is the Highway 231 Saturday Night Jamboree at the Alabama League of the South Cultural Center Building at 12814 Highway 231 North in Wetumpka. There will be country, gospel, and rock and roll music in a good atmosphere. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be line dancing, no alcohol, no smoking and no charge. Donations accepted for upkeep of the building. Contact Ray Funderburk at R&R Music and things at 334-991-4682 or 224850-9804 with questions. SANTUCK FLEA MARKET: First Saturday, March-December, dawn to 2 p.m. in the area

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surrounding Santuck Baptist Church. An outdoor flea market with booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food and more. Free admission to the public with free parking available. For info, call 334-567-7400. BLUEGRASS JAM: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All acoustic instruments welcome guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, singers. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and listeners. For info, call 334-5789485. SIT AND SEW: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All sewers and knitters welcome. Bring your own sewing machine or hand-sewing project. Assistance and encouragement to help you through your project. Ironing board and iron provided. Free. For info, call 334-578-9485 or visit www.arrac.org. POTTERY CLASS: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka For age 16 and older. $80 for four classes or $20 per week. Taught every Saturday by Rick Bowman. Bring your own tools or use art center tools. Center provides other supplies. For info, call 334-3131646. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. For ages 12 and older. $32 for four classes. Taught every Saturday by Cliff Wayne. For info, call 334-3009394. MASTER GARDENERS LUNCH AND LEARN: Second Tuesday of each month, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Elmore County Extension Office, Wetumpka. Hosted by the Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association. Free and open to the public. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided. For info, call 334-567-6301 or visit www.aces.edu/counties/ Elmore/. NAACP MEETINGS: Elmore County Branch NAACP Executive Committee meeting every 3rd Tuesday 6:30pm at MLK Center 200 Lancaster St, Wetumpka Elmore County Branch NAACP regular monthly meeting every 4th Tuesday 6:30pm at MLK Center 200 Lancaster St, Wetumpka. HHS 50’s AND 60’s CLASS REUNION: Several members of Holtville High School Alumni are planning a reunion that will span two decades - the 1950’s and 1960’s. This first-time reunion will be held on November 11, 2016 at the Holtville Gymnasium beginning at 1:00 in the afternoon. Each class that has a reunion

planning committee is asked to contact their classmates to relay this information so that “HHS 50’s and 60’s Reunion” will be a great success. SENIOR ACTIVITIES: “Prime Time” activities at the Wetumpka Senior Center, held at the Fain Center, 120 Cotton Street for those 55 and older: Regularly Scheduled Activities Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Cost is $1.60 donation if possible. SilverSneakers Classic Exercise Class - M, W, F at 9:30 a.m. - total body toning and muscular strength SilverSneakers Circuit Exercise Class Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. cardio workout SilverSneakers Yoga Class - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. - deep breathing, stretching, muscle relaxation Bridge Club Wednesdays, Noon to 3 p.m. Audio Book Club- second and fourth Monday of every month at 1 p.m. enjoy listening to a book on tape while knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. NEW REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES DIY Classes - Every first and third Monday at 1 p.m. Do It Yourself Classes to learn to make things you can use around the house, including soap, lotions, crafts and decorations. Uno Wednesdays - 1 p.m. every Wednesday take part in a rousing game or two of Uno. Sock Sisters - 1 p.m. every Thursday come and make non-slip socks to give to nursing home residents. Volleyball - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for an intense game of volleyball, using a beach ball! Bridge - Wanted: Bridge players for afternoon Bridge Club. Meets Wednesday afternoons Noon to 3 p.m. NOTE: For info on any Prime Time event, call 334-567-1335. ECLECTIC: The Eclectic Senior Center is open every weekday until noon. For more info, call Deborah Rowe at 334541-3581. Tallassee Recreation Center Community Announcements Funtastic Fort reservations for the pavilion or gazebo are made by calling the Recreation Department office at 283-4726. The fee for the pavilion is $40 for a two-hour period and the fee for the gazebo is $15 for a two-hour period, fees must be paid prior to the reservation date. SSI INFO: Social Security will no longer be coming to Tallassee; their website is www.socialsecurity.gov or 800-772-1213.

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Haunted the path and the city will be removing planters around town for the event so that participants can freely walk along city sidewalks. The tour will include not only ghost stories but also historical tales and folkloric stories about the individual structures. “We have had people ask if it will be like a haunted house with actors jumping out to scare people,” she said. “It isn’t that kind of tour, it is really a history tour.” Young said the tour will allow participants to see parts of downtown buildings they may have never seen. “Some buildings will have off-limits areas, which will be roped off for safety,” she said. “Participants though will see a lot of areas they wouldn’t normally be allowed to see.” Young said the city of Wetumpka had recently also granted permission for the CAPI team to investigate several city buildings including city hall and the library. “We will probably save those for next year’s tour as

Frankenstein in the event which will be held Oct. 22 behind the school starting at 8 a.m. Sullivan said the event will include a 5k run and a one-mile fun run. The cost of the 5k is $25 while the fun run will be $15. The school is asking that participants register early for the event via a website for the event frankenstien5krun.itsyourrace.com. Late registration is also available for an additional cost between 7 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. the day of the race. Sullivan said that sponsorships are also available with funds going to the school’s PTO. The four sponsorships are platinum at $500, gold at $250, silver at $150 and bronze at $100. Sponsors will be prominently displayed on t-shirts, which will be given to participants as part of the event. Sullivan said the event will start at the back of the school and travel past Mark’s Service Center and Body Shop, to Wetumpka Middle School and then return to the elementary school. The day’s events will also include a costume contest open to children and adults.

Pageant pageant. Robinson said it is one of the “traditions” of Christmas on the Coosa. A segment of the city-prepared guidelines reads, “Our mission is to select individuals to serve as ambassadors for The City of Wetumpka and Christmas on the Coosa events and activities,” and goes on to say: “The pageant program provides an opportunity for girls to develop knowledge and skills in a fun and memorable manner that will help build character and develop leadership abilities.” Robinson emphasized this aspect of the pageant. She said it encouraged good grades and community involvement and was a beneficial public speaking venue. “It prepares them for a lot of things for their future,” said Robinson. She also said the contestants would have to prepare a “platform” on issues that concerned them, and some would have interviews based on the resume-like information they submitted. The guidelines instruct the girls to pay “special attention” to “current issues in the media” and the city, along with the annual Christmas event itself.

Candy accepting vendors, and up to 50 businesses would be given a free location for a table in the walk. For them, she said, it was “an “opportunity to get involved in the community.” The city had held the event for going on roughly eight years, and a variety of businesses and non-profits alike, such as the Humane Society of Elmore County, usually attend to pass out candy and other items, she said. There is a charitable reason behind the event as well.

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we have already got this year’s tour organized,” she said. For those involved in the extended tour the Chamber is also hosting a paranormal class Saturday at the Chamber’s offices downtown. Completion of the eight-hour class will earn the participants a certification as a paranormal investigator. There is limited space available for the tours. Young said that the Wednesday and Thursday tours have 85 people signed up, while Friday has approximately 100 and Saturday 125. “We are completely full for the extended tours on Friday and Saturday,” she said. The cost is $15 for the regular tour and $40 for the extended tour, which includes the paranormal investigators class. For more information or to purchase tickets you can go by the chamber offices downtown or to www. wetumpkachamber.com. A link on the home page will allow you to buy tickets for any of the nights that are still available.

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Media reports have emerged about grass fires and even structure fires in the area where local fire departments had to respond. A Wetumpka fire fighter had strong instructions, and said “no form of fire whatsoever” should be produced at this time. But Frederick said burn permits were still being issued and he said that if it was unavoidable then to at least have a clear area, free from “combustible fuels,” like dry grass, trees, etc. and to stay with the fire until it was completely out. The AFC listed its criteria for other less obvious reasons for issuing the alert. According to the AFC, the fire alert was issued because of the more obvious conditions such as: “current drought situation, continued lack of precipitation, high probability of fuel ignition.” However it also listed another less obvious reason for the alert, “a shortage of available firefighting manpower and resources.”

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“Barry Chrietzberg is one of our sponsors and he will have a photo booth set up where people can get photos taken for free,” she said. Sullivan added the event will also have snacks available and other fun activities. “We will have door prizes, prizes for the costume contest and medals for the winners of the race,” she said. Time for the event will be kept by About Time Events that will provide each racer with a certified time for the event. “I am happy it was something we could do again,” Sullivan said about the event. “We appreciate all our local businesses, they are so supportive of our students.” Sullivan said that while the school has several fundraising activities this one was one way to get students out and involved. “This is truly a community school,” she said. “Here we want students and parents to have an active role in everything we do.”

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The platform element of the pageant is for grades 11-12 according to the application, and it specifies that these platforms are causes they wanted to address through a number of different ways, like fundraising, program development or community service. “There are so many needs in the world today,” the document states, “that finding a cause you feel passionate about in your community is just a matter of looking around or talking with a few business leaders.” Robinson said they are still currently accepting applications for the pageant. There are four categories and three places within the top section, each of which have a dollar-scholarship amount to their award. The younger category prizes will go to the participants that sell the most tickets, according to the guidelines. It stated that an application could be submitted to the City Administration Building by the deadline on Oct. 29 at 4:30 p.m.

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“We do ask they bring a canned food item,” Robinson said. They will be collected, she said, for the Elmore County Food Pantry. Robinson said giving to the pantry through the event had always been a part of the Candy Walk. The route she said would proceed in what she called “big U” shape and follow along the River Walk at Gold Star Park.

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enerally I have tried to remain neutral in the current presidential race. I am not a fan of either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, nor do I support any of the “third party” candidates out there. Actually my honest opinion is this is the worst presidential crop we have ever had, well at least in my lifetime. One thing though that perturbs me is Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. When I listen to Trump talk, which isn’t often since he is an insufferable moron, I don’t recognize the country he is talking about. Trump seems to be depicting some third world concept of our country, which is interesting since the man is purportedly a billionaire who

relieves himself in gold toilets. The fact is this country is actually better than it has ever been. Sure there are those who are unemployed and struggling, and that is a bad thing, but so many more are successful. People live longer now than they have historically, the medical profession is making strides each day in eradicating various ailments. Things that would have killed people just 50 or 60 years ago are no longer a threat. The average person in this country has a home, generally a house or apartment, a vehicle (especially if you live in the south), a phone, either cell or landline, and access to healthcare and food. Most also work jobs that contribute to society. And while crime is a

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constant focus in the news, crime rates are actually down in this country from historic highs from a couple of decades ago. Over the weekend I was watching a British medieval era television show. As a young man I had a fascination with medieval European history. My undergraduate degree is in history and my focus was on medieval history. Why do I bring this up? Because our ancestors, whether they came from Europe, Asia,

the Middle East, Africa or the Americas all lived a much more primitive lifestyle than we currently enjoy. In some parts of the world this primitive lifestyle still remains, with life expectancies hovering closer to 40 than the nearly 80 years we are used to in this country. In watching my program, which only partially depicts the issues of living in a more primitive time, I was struck with how common folks had to constantly live in fear of disease, famine and war. Anyone who has ever watched one of these types of programs probably has remarked on how graphic things are. The funny thing is the reality was actually much more graphic than the fictional version depicted on

your television set. Life was, to quote Thomas Hobbes, who was writing later in the 17th century, “nasty, brutish and short.” Our lives now in this country, in comparison to the lives of our ancestors, or those in other parts of the world, really aren’t that bad. Sure things aren’t perfect, they never will be. Do we have problems with violence, bigotry, racism and the like? Of course we do, and we should strive to continue to improve our country. But all in all America, more specifically the United States of America, is already great, especially in comparison to other places. Anyone telling you differently is selling you something…something you do not want to buy.

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ur junior U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has risen to national prominence in this pivotal presidential year. His arch conservative senate voting record and impeccable pedigree as one of the most rock solid Republicans in the U.S. Senate has made him a marquee persona among right wing Fox News conservatives throughout the country. During the GOP primary debates earlier this year, the aspirants would refer to him and insinuate that Sessions was in their corner. However, the ultimate victor, Donald Trump, won the early support of Sessions primarily due to their common opinion on immigration. It is no secret that Trump reveres and trusts Sessions. In fact, Sessions has evolved into Trump’s foremost confidant both politically and philosophically. Without question, Sessions is closer to Trump than any member of the Senate. If Trump were to be elected, Trump could appoint Sessions to the Supreme Court. Jeff Sessions would unquestionably become a social conservative stalwart on the Court. If this were to occur he would be only the second Alabamian in a century to be named to the nation’s high tribunal. The last Alabamian named to the Supreme Court was Hugo Black. If Sessions is appointed to the Supreme Court, the contrast in the two legacies of Sessions and Black would be remarkable. Probably the most enduring legacy a president will have is an appointment to the United States Supreme Court. This lifetime powerful appointment will be lasting. The nine Justices of the Supreme Court have omnipotent everlasting power over most major decisions affecting issues and public policy in our nation. Our new president will not

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only fill the one seat vacant now due to the death of Justice Scalia, but probably two more. These appointments may be their most lasting legacy. It may come as a surprise to you since Alabama is currently considered one of the most conservative places in America but Alabamian Hugo Black was arguably one of the most liberal Supreme Court justices in history. He was also one of the longest serving justices. Black was the fifth-longest serving Supreme Court justice. He sat on the Supreme Court of the United States from 1937 to 1971. Nearly 35 of his 85 years on earth were spent on the Supreme Court. Hugo Black, like most folks and heroes of that era in Alabama history, was born on a farm. He was born in rural Clay County in 1886. He was the youngest child of a large family. He worked his way through the University of Alabama Law School under the tutelage of President George Denny. He shoveled coal to stoke the furnaces at the university. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He began practicing law in Birmingham at 22 years old. He became a Jefferson County prosecutor and then World War I broke out. He served in the War and rose to the rank of captain. In 1926 at age 40, Black was elected to the United States Senate. He arrived in the Senate at the beginning of the Great Depression. During his entire tenure in the Senate, America was in the throes of the Depression. Folks who

endured this era were marked by it. Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to the White House in 1932. His New Deal was the most legendary political accomplishment in American history. Black became one of FDR’s staunchest allies. He voted for 24 out of 24 of Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. Alabama benefited mightily from FDR’s New Deal, especially rural Alabama and the Tennessee Valley. Roosevelt rewarded Alabama’s junior senator with a coveted seat on the Supreme Court. He was one of nine justices appointed by President Roosevelt during his 13-year reign as president. Black was a liberal New Dealer in the Senate and liberals were pleased by the justice from Alabama’s tenure over the next 35 years. Liberals regard Black as one of the most influential Supreme Court justices of the 20th Century. He hung his hat on the 14th Amendment. He was part of the court decision that declared school racial segregation illegal in the famous Brown v. Board of Education decision. It is probably unbelievable to most Americans that Alabama’s only contribution to the Supreme Court is one of its most liberal justices in history. Believe me, there would be quite a difference in philosophy between the ultra-liberal Hugo Black and the ultra-conservative Jeff Sessions, which illustrates the historical change in Alabama politics. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Humane Society Annual Meeting slated for Oct. 18 REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

We want to thank to our volunteers who worked so hard and everyone who donated supplies to our shelter at our Wetumpka Walmart Supply Drive on Saturday. Those three truck-loads of supplies go a long way in our shelter and are greatly appreciated. The money we don’t have to spend on those supplies can now go to those pets we have to send to local veterinarians for acute injuries or illness. Thank you so very much.

We do have another rather BIG need and it might be a long-shot but – a few weeks ago one of our staff avoided an accident when an inattentive driver veered into her and while we are happy to report she only suffered bruising from the seat belts and air bag, our Chevy Truck did not fare as well. Because of the extent of the damage it was declared a total loss so we are now on the lookout for a replacement pickup. We need a full-size pickup in good mechanical condition as it will be on the road three-four days/week. If you might have a candidate or know of

someone who does, please have them contact the Shelter Director at 334-5673377 or email hselco@bellsouth.net. Many people have asked so wanted to update that our new Tails End Thrift Store is coming right along as power and water have all been connected. There is still much work to be done but we should be fully operational in the new building by the first of the year and won’t that be a great way to kickoff 2017! We are very grateful to every person, business and organization that goes out of their way to help our animals and

our shelter. Every donation of time, money, food, supplies makes a very positive difference and also buoys our spirits just knowing that so many people care. Next Tuesday, Oct. 18, is our Humane Society’s Annual Meeting so we hope to see all of our members and anyone else interested at 6 p.m, Trinity Episcopal Church, 5375 Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. We will be reviewing our accomplishments in the past year and looking ahead to 2017. Hope to see you there!

Pet of the week- Sugar Sugar is a Lab/Bulldog mix girl who is about two years old, 45 pounds. Sadly this sweet girl has been with us almost five months which is confusing since she is such a gentle girl who loves children, is very responsive to commands, good with dogs her size, seems fine with cats, rides in a car like a person - just sitting up and looking out the window. Sugar lives up to her name so we know there is a loving home out there for her. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over oneyear-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org for more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions Mon–Fri 10-5 and Sat 9-3.

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Giving up the joy of anger

sn’t anger delicious? Oh, the way we can wrap anger around us, hold on to it, and savor every bit of it. And, oh, it’s so easy to rekindle our anger from smoldering ember to a hot, bright flame over and over, because our anger is usually directed at a person or a thing, and all we have to do is see them, or it, and our anger explodes, again. And how righteous and blameless we feel, because someone has done something to us which justifies our anger. I know, as Paul knew in writing Timothy, how deadly, how destructive, how painful anger is or can be. I can talk about anger ‘cause I’m an expert about the pain of anger, at least about the short-term kind. I know how painful anger can be when your car repair isn’t going just right, and you hit the tire with a hammer. The hammer rebounds with approximately 3.46 times the velocity you hit it with and smacks you right between the eyes, knocking you on the ground. (and the first thing you do when the stars fade out is look around to see who saw you.) Anger can really hurt you. In I Timothy, 2:1, 8, Paul talks about anger: First of all, then, I urge that supplications,

prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men. . . . I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling. Pray without anger. Paul really isn’t talking so much about emotional, volatile, explosive anger like hitting a car tire with a hammer. No, he is really talking more about that kind of anger that can burn inside of us for years, cutting us off from people we treasure and love like our brother or sister, best friend, mother or dad: people who have hurt us, betrayed our trust, taken something precious from us, or taken advantage of our love, whether long, long ago, or even just yesterday. Like the 40 year old woman I knew who couldn’t resolve her grief because she was caught in the tension between her love for her father and her real anger at him for dying when she was 12 leaving her alone and lonely; or the name of a once favorite uncle that can’t be spoken in my family because of a promised inheritance that was never made; or the self-destructive behavior of so many of us because of the constant anger we direct at ourselves for not living up to our own expectations or our

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perception of someone else’s exceptions of who we are or what we should do. Like any sin, our anger starts out tasting delicious, but sours so quickly. What we must remember is that the anger itself isn’t the sin. Anger channeled the right way can work for good. MADD, for example, was founded by a woman who was so angry that her child had been killed by a drunk driver, that she decided to do something about it. And, if we believe that Jesus never sinned, then anger itself is not a sin. When Jesus healed the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath, we are told that Jesus looked at the Pharisees with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart. (Mark 3:5) No, anger isn’t the sin, its what we do with the anger that’s the sin, whether its turning it in on ourselves where it works out in self-destruction; or whether we turn it out-

ward toward others, where it destroys relationships and cuts us off from other people. And, of course, the longer we hold on to our anger, the harder it is to let it go. When we hold on to anger, we get used to it, we relish it, we wallow in it, and, before we know it, that anger becomes a permanent and seemingly essential part of who we are. I think everyone will agree, at least in theory, that we need to let our anger go or at least change our anger, even our righteous and perhaps justified anger. If we can’t let it go, we need to change and channel that anger into creative energy rather than toward destructive behaviors. How do we do that? The answer is right there in the Timothy. We pray. We pray without anger. We take the person, the situation, the circumstances of our anger and offer them to God. And it doesn’t matter if the subjects of our prayers are very general – like all drunk drivers; or as specific as our brother or the person whose office is next to ours. So, pray. Pray right now as you are reading this. Pick the person against whom your anger burns hot-

test; the person who has done the most harm; the person you can’t forgive. Visualize them. See them in your mind, happy, laughing, surrounded by God’s love. Imagine and see them and you in the circumstances that caused your anger Offer the hurt, the fear, the pain you felt to God. Then imagine and see both of you, back in those circumstances, changed by God’s love, not angry at what happened, but surrounded by God’s love, transforming the anger into love for each other. And, pray for them and you. Do it. Do it every day for a month. Do it even though you don’t want to, or don’t think you can. Every day for a month. I dare you. Begin today, as soon as you finish reading this. If you have no lingering anger toward a particular person, pick a current event, or a world leader, or anything else that sparks your anger, and pray for it or them. Do it for a month, and see what happens. Your prayers may not change the person or situation at all, but you might be surprised at what happens to you.

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LEARNING ABOUT CORN

Is corn your favorite food? Corn is the seed, or grain, of a cereal plant that is eaten around the World by both people and animals. In almost all other regions of the World, this grain is called maize. Maize was brought to Europe from the New World, what is now America, by explorers. In South Africa, corn is called mealies. Corn is one of the main staples for the Earth’s population; only wheat and rice have more farmlands devoted to their cultivation. In the U.S., most corn crops are grown in the Corn Belt; this is the region of plains which stretches across the middle of the Country from Western Ohio to Eastern Nebraska. The soft, sweet corn consumed by humans is generally harvested early in the year (June and July), although the times vary greatly depending on the region where the crops are located. The majority of corn grown is harvested in October and November. This is corn that has had time to dry and is used to make feed for livestock and to create other products. Almost all of the plant is used, not just the corn itself. The stalks can be used to make paper; WKH KXVNV DUH RIWHQ XVHG DV D ¿OOLQJ PDWHULDO DQG D SRSXODU QHZ W\SH RI IXHO HWKDQRO LV FUHDWHG IURP WKH FRE 7KHVH DUH just a few of the many things that can be made from corn. Corn can even be used as a decoration since black, white, els can be cultivated. red, pink, and even blue kernels

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Rotary Club to host fundraiser for Hart Scholarship By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

The Wetumpka Rotary Club is hosting a pancake breakfast at Must Stop Café on Oct. 29 from 7 to 10 a.m. for the Deputy James Bart Hart Memorial Scholarship fund. According to Wetumpka Rotary President Eric Hyde, Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin and Wetumpka Police Chief Danny Billingsley will be on hand as well as other deputies and officers from their respective departments. “We have had donations, not only of money, but of time from Alagasco, who is sending people over to cook the pancakes,” Hyde said. “We also have Edward Jones Investments who is donating the food, and many more Rotary members will be involved in helping with the event.” Hart was an Elmore County Sheriff’s Deputy who gave his life in the line of duty in 2014. “We are so very sorry for Charlotte Hart and her family and the loss they have endured for our safety,” Hyde said. “This is a time not only to remember what Deputy Hart did for us, but also to remember those who serve us in the sheriff’s department and the police department and how they put their lives on the line for us everyday.” Hyde said the club is looking forward to a great turnout. “We want to give a thank you to everybody for their help,” he said. Tickets for the event are $5 and maybe picked up at Must Stop Café, 60 Village Loop in Wetumpka, or by calling Hyde’s office at 567-6723.

Elmore Volunteer Fire Department to display plans for new building By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

The Elmore Volunteer Fire Department has worked up plans for a new station and is allowing the public to view those plans Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Elmore Water Authority located at 1633 Highway 14 in Elmore. EVFD board member Bart Mercer said that the department has selected a property and has had plans drawn up for the new structure and the department wanted to offer the public an opportunity to comment on the plans. “We want to give people a chance to look at them and offer any comment they may want to provide,” he said. The plans have not yet been put out for bid and Mercer said that the department wanted to allow this public comment opportunity before releasing the project for bid.

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Wetumpka readies for top 10 showdown with Opelika By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

If College Gameday had a high school show, it might select Hohenberg Field as its site this Friday as No. 10 Wetumpka hosts No. 4 Opelika for a top-10 marquee matchup. Just about all the storylines are there for this monster showdown. The Bulldogs currently lead the Class 6A, Region 3 race at 4-0 and will look to wrap up the regional championship, but the Tribe is right behind them at 3-1 and have title and hosting a playoff game aspirations of their own. It’ll be strength versus strength with Wetumpka’s offense, averaging 39.2 points per contest, which ranks among the top 25 in the state and will square off against an Opelika defense that comes in 19th in the state in scoring, allowing 13.1 points per game. More specifically, the matchup of the Bulldogs’ stout rush defense, led by senior linebacker Zack Yancey and senior safety Will Boler, and the Tribe’s run-first scheme, spearheaded by running back tandem DeAndre Williams and Kavosiey Smoke, with sophomore quarterback Jadarious Martin. Opelika, who cracks USA Today’s top 100 teams in the country at No. 97, has won 16 straight region games, dating back to Oct. 25, 2013, while the

VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDELINE To get our readers ready for the monster Class 6A, Region 3 game Friday between Wetumpka and Opelika, the Wetumpka Herald reached out to OpelikaAuburn News prep writer Erik Bacharach for some insight and analysis.

Bacharach Q: This crucial region game is a matchup of strength versus strength in Opelika’s defense and Wetumpka’s offense. How has the defense been so lights out this year? Bacharach: Opelika is just fundamen-

Indians haven’t lost at home this year and have given up just 29 points in three games. The contest will be the first time Wetumpka has hosted a top-5 opponent since McGill-Toolen in the second round of the 2013 playoffs. WHS head football coach Tim Perry said Tuesday his team wasn’t downplaying the game. “Considering all the factors involved, I’d say this is the biggest game in this coaching staff’s tenure at Wetumpka with us ranked 10th in the state and with the potential of a region championship on the line and home-field advantage,” Perry said. “They’re 7-1, we’re 7-1.” The Indians will face their toughest test offensively and defensively against the most complete team they’ve played. “We’re very impressed with them, like we were in 2014 (first round playoff game). They’re well-coached, they have a great system, their players understand it, they line up correctly,” Perry said. “(On offense) they are very balanced. They have a lot of good skill players that they spread the ball around to. You can’t go in with a gameplan to load the box and make them throw it because they can throw it. “Every week, we adjust what we do to do the best job we can for our guys to be successful. We won’t make wholesale changes, but we’re working on what we

tally sound at every position on defense. The Bulldogs run to the ball, are great at tackling, and never take a play off. Senior linebacker Zack Yancey and safety Will Boler lead a secondary unit that is fantastic at stopping the run and rarely blows assignments. Q: Wetumpka thrives on its run game, behind a plethora of options led by DeAndre Williams and Kavosiey Smoke. The Bulldogs own one of the state’s best rush defenses. Breakdown that matchup and who do you think holds the edge? Bacharach: One thing I’ve learned this football season is not to bet against Opelika’s defense. Opelika has held five of its eight opponents this season to seven points or fewer, including three shutouts. DeAndre Williams and Kavosiey Smoke will provide the Bulldogs with another big challenge, but I’d say the

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Wetumpka junior safety Nick Turner (1) tackles a Pelham tight end last Friday during the team’s Class 6A, Region 3 victory at Hohenberg Field.

do. We have to stay true to what we do, but we also have to be prepared to make adjustments. But we want to go into it and play to our strengths.” Focus and execution will be the biggest keys, Perry said, for Wetumpka to seal one of the biggest victories for its program. “It would be huge. A win Friday night against a team the quality of Opelika

and how they’re ranked, it would be a huge win for not only our football team, but our school and community as well,” Perry said. “Our goal is to keep working hard so our program competes for regional and state championships yearin and year-out. And games like Friday night are important for our program to reach those goals.”

Opelika run defense holds the edge.

catches for 644 yards and nine touchdowns through eight games this season. The common denominator for both the pass and the run is the Bulldogs’ offensive line, which has been arguably the strongest facet of Opelika’s team this season. The unit is led by RaKavius Chambers, a 6-3, 300-pound lineman who is committed to Duke.

Q: Looking at the offense, what hurts opposing defenses more, Opelika’s rushing attack or their passing game? Bacharach: What makes Opelika so difficult to defend is the balance it has on offense. Bulldogs head coach Brian Blackmon will tell you balance doesn’t necessarily mean a 50-50 split when it comes to passing and running the ball. If an opposing defense is taking away Opelika’s passing game, running back Weldrin Ford has proven he can power the offense and take over a game. When opposing defenses have stacked the box with defenders to effectively limit Opelika’s run game, first-year starting quarterback John David Worth has proven capable of leading the offense downfield. Worth’s favorite target is Jaleel Heard, a Jacksonville State commit who has 44

Q: What do you think the Bulldogs will look to try to establish first against a young, but risk-taking Indians’ defense? Bacharach: I think Blackmon will first try to ride the hot hand. Ford is coming off a performance in which he ran for 200 yards and four touchdowns against Chelsea. Once Ford gets going, he’s hard to stop. But if Wetumpka can effectively clog Ford’s running lanes early, Blackmon won’t be afraid to switch gears and open up the passing game more.

Wetumpka cruises past rival Stanhope in season finale By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

Wetumpka used a steady helping of efficient offense to cruise past rival Stanhope Elmore, 3-0, in its regular season finale at home Monday. The Indians rained down 34 team kills, ran new offensive plays and kept the Mustangs off-balance nearly the entire match. Junior outside hitters Kasie Thomas and Jordan Stewart led the way with 13 and eight kills, respectively. “Offense was great, however, offense starts on defense,” Wetumpka volleyball coach Margo Thomas said. “It always starts with the pass to the setter so the setter can get it to the hitter. But they did great, we ran some new plays tonight and they worked, so the girls were really excited.” One of the attack leaders, Stewart also paced the defense with nine digs. Junior libero Shamari Crenshaw and sophomore Caroline Tyler both added five digs. Middle blockers Anaya McCullum and Ryleigh Hamm had five and three kills, respectively, while setter Amber Sprayberry garnered 10 assists. Despite moving some positions around and getting a couple of starters back, Stanhope coach Virginia Barber said she

felt her team took a step backwards in their preparation for the area tournament. “A little bit of regression I would say. But changed a setter and we got some people back from injury, so we’re working them back into the rotation,” Barber said. “No, I’m not pleased with them tonight, but I’ll take it as long as we’re still fighting and not giving up. “We’re going to settle in (Tuesday at the regular season finale tri-match at SEHS) with what we’re going with for the area. We know what we need for the area tournament, and we just have to beat Selma to get to regionals so that’s what we’re focusing on.” The Indians (12-15) closed the regular season winning six of their last eight matches. Heading into the postseason on a roll, Thomas likes where her team is. “Tonight was a confidence builder. Our goal is for them to peak at the right time,” she said. “We started out slow, but things are getting better, and we just want to continue to clean up what we’re doing. If we clean up and play with few errors, we’ll be OK. Just keep that aggression up and minimize mistakes.” WHS will play Opelika in the first round of the Class 6A, Area 6 tournament next Tuesday at 5 p.m. at host Benjamin Russell High School.

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Wetumpka junior outside hitter Kasie Thomas (5) spikes the ball versus rival Stanhope Elmore Monday at WHS.

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Facts to help understand breast cancer Understanding Breast Cancer

Cancer is a broad term for a class of diseases characterized by abnormal cells that grow and invade healthy cells in the body. Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast as a group of cancer cells that can then invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.

What Causes Cancer To Develop?

Cancer begins in the cells which are the basic building blocks that make up tissue. Tissue is found in the breast and other parts of the body. Sometimes, the process of cell growth goes wrong and new cells form when the body doesn’t need them and old or damaged cells do not die as they should. When this occurs, a build up of cells often forms a mass of tissue called a lump, growth, or tumor. Breast cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop in the breast. These cells can spread by breaking away from the original tumor and entering blood vessels or lymph vessels, which branch into tissues throughout the body. When cancer cells travel to other parts of the body and begin damaging other tissues and organs, the process is called metastasis.

Causes Of Breast Cancer: How Did This Happen?

When you’re told that you have breast cancer, it’s natural to wonder what may have caused the disease. But no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors seldom know why one woman develops breast cancer and another doesn’t, and most women who have breast cancer will never be able to pinpoint an exact cause. What we do know is that breast cancer is always caused by damage to a cell’s DNA.

Known Risk Factors

Women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors (such as drinking alcohol) can be avoided. But most risk factors (such as having a family history of breast cancer) can’t be avoided. Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman will get breast cancer. Many women who have risk factors never develop breast cancer.

What Causes Breast Cancer Growth?

There is much that we know and much that we have yet to understand. However, we do know that cancer spreads in three important ways: • Damaged cells replicate, creating more damaged cells and tumor growth. • Our body’s hormones and chemicals can accelerate the growth of some tumors. • Lymph and blood vessels can carry the cancer to others areas of the body, and lymph node examination can help pinpoint the progression of the disease.

Accelerated Growth

The growth and spread of breast cancer can be difficult to grasp because cancer cell growth is often fueled by normally healthy chemicals of the

body, like estrogen, progesterone, and the HER2/ neu gene (a growth hormone). Although each of these three bodily chemicals can serve an important healthy function, when a cell becomes cancerous these chemicals can accelerate the growth of breast cancer tumors. Healthy HER2 receptors are the proteins that help manage how a breast cell grows, divides, and repairs itself. However, in about a quarter of all breast cancer patients, the HER2 gene isn’t functioning properly. It makes an excess number of copies of itself in a process known as “HER2 gene amplification.” Then these extra genes instruct the cells to make too many HER2 receptors, which is called “HER2 protein overexpression.” The ultimate result is that breast cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled fashion.

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American Cancer Society explains screening standards for Breast Cancer STAFF REPORT American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society recommends these cancer screening guidelines for most adults. Screening tests are used to find cancer before a person has any symptoms. Visit the American Cancer Society website, www.cancer. org, or call the toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, to get more details on our cancer screening guidelines or to learn more about what you can do to help reduce your risk of getting cancer.

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Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so. Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening. Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer. All women should be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential harms linked to breast cancer screening. They also should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast changes to a health care provider right away. Some women – because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors – should be screened with MRIs along with mammograms. (The number of women who fall into this category is very small.) Talk with a health care provider about your risk for breast cancer and the best screening plan for you.

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The American Cancer Society recommends Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so. Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year. Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening.

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Signs and symptoms of breast cancer Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel is an important part of keeping up with your breast health. Finding breast cancer as early as possible gives you a better chance of successful treatment. But knowing what to look for does not take the place of having regular mammograms and other screening tests. Screening tests can help find breast cancer in its early stages, even before any symptoms appear. The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass. A painless, hard mass that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancerous, but breast cancers can be tender, soft, or rounded. They can even be painful. For this reason, it is important to have any new breast mass or lump or breast change checked by a health care professional experienced in diagnosing breast diseases. Other possible symptoms of breast cancer include: • Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no distinct lump is felt) • Skin irritation or dimpling • Breast or nipple pain • Nipple retraction (turning inward) • Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin • Nipple discharge (other than breast milk) Sometimes a breast cancer can spread to lymph nodes under the arm or around the collar bone and cause a lump or swelling there, even before the original tumor in the breast tissue is large enough to be felt. Swollen lymph nodes should also be reported to your doctor. Although any of these symptoms can be caused by things other than breast cancer, if you have them, they should be reported to your doctor so that he or she can find the cause. Because mammograms do not find every breast cancer, it is important for you to be aware of changes in your breasts and to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

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Knowing the risk factors of breast cancer Gender: Breast cancer occurs nearly 100 times more often in women than in men. Age: Two out of three women with invasive cancer are diagnosed after age 55. Race: Breast cancer is diagnosed more often in Caucasian women than women of other races. Family History and Genetic Factors: If your mother, sister, father or child has been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, you have a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the future. Your risk increases if your relative was diagnosed before the age of 50. Personal Health History: If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast, you have an increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer in the other breast in the future. Also, your risk increases if abnormal breast cells have been detected before (such as atypical hyperplasia, lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)). Menstrual and Reproductive History: Early menstruation (before age 12), late menopause (after 55), having your first child at an older age, or never having given birth can also increase your risk for breast cancer. Certain Genome Changes: Mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase your risk for breast cancer. This is determined through a genetic test, which you may consider taking if you have a family history of breast cancer. Individuals with these gene mutations can pass the gene mutation onto their

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Environmental And Lifestyle Risk Factors

Lack of Physical Activity: A sedentary lifestyle with little physical activity can increase your risk for breast cancer. Poor Diet: A diet high in saturated fat and lacking fruits and vegetables can increase your risk for breast cancer. Being Overweight or Obese: Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for breast cancer. Your risk is increased if you have already gone through menopause. Drinking Alcohol: Frequent consumption of alcohol can increase your risk for breast cancer. The more alcohol you consume, the greater the risk. Radiation to the Chest: Having radiation therapy to the chest before the age of 30 can increase your risk for breast cancer. Combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Taking combined hormone replacement therapy, as prescribed for menopause, can increase your risk for breast cancer and increases the risk that the cancer will be detected at a more advanced stage.

Walking for Awareness A group of breast cancer survivors and supporters made their way down the river walk at Gold Star Park Friday in the “The Pink Ribbon Walk,” where they would gather at the boat ramp to release the balloons.

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Questions to ask your doctor about breast cancer Being told you have breast cancer can be scary and stressful. You probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Learning about the disease, how it’s treated, and how this information might apply to you is a lot to do on your own. You might need some help. Your American Cancer Society can give you general information about this disease and its treatment, but your cancer care team is the best source of information about your situation. It’s important for you to be able to talk frankly and openly with your cancer care team. They want to answer all of your questions, no matter how minor they might seem to you. But it helps if you know what to ask. Here are some questions that you can use to help you better understand breast cancer and your options. Don’t be afraid to take notes and tell the doctors or nurses when you don’t understand what they’re saying. The questions are grouped by where you are in the process of cancer treatment. Not all of these questions will apply to you, but they should help get you started. For more information on breast cancer please contact your American Cancer Society toll free at 1- 800-227-2345 or online at www.cancer.org. When you’re told you have breast cancer 1. Exactly what type of breast cancer do I have? 2. How do I get a copy of my pathology report? 3. Has the cancer spread to my lymph nodes or other organs? 4. What’s the cancer’s stage? What does that mean? 5. How does this affect my treatment options and long-term outcome (prognosis)? 6. What are my chances of survival, based on my cancer as you see it? 7. How much experience do you have treating this type of cancer? 8. Will I need other tests before we can decide on treatment? 9. What are my treatment choices? 10. What treatment do you recommend and why? 11. What’s the goal of my treatment? 12. Should I think about genetic testing? 13. Should I get a second opinion? How do I do that? 14. Should I think about taking part in a clinical trial?

Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer When deciding on a treatment plan

1. What are the chances the cancer will come back after this treatment? 2. What would we do if the treatment doesn’t work or if the cancer comes back? 3. Will I go through menopause as a result of the treatment? 4. Will I be able to have children after treatment? Would I be able to breastfeed? 5. How much will I have to pay for treatment? Will my insurance cover any of it? 6. How long will treatment last? What will it involve? 7. Where will treatment be done? 8. What risks and side effects should I expect? 9. What can I do to reduce the side effects of the treatment? 10. How will treatment affect my daily activities? 11. Will I be able to work during treatment? 12. Will I lose my hair? If so, what can I do about it? 13. If treatment includes surgery: · Tell me about breast reconstruction. Is breast reconstruction surgery an option if I want it? What would it involve in my case? · Can I have reconstruction at the same time as the surgery to remove the cancer? What are the pros and cons of having it done right away or waiting until later? · Will you have to take out lymph nodes? 14. What will my breasts look and feel like after my treatment? Will I have normal feeling in them? 15. Will the treatment hurt? Will I have any scars?

Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer Before treatment

1. Will I need a breast form (prosthesis), and if so, where can I get one? 2. What should I do to get ready for treatment? 3. Will I need blood transfusions? 4. Should I change what I eat or make other lifestyle changes?

Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer During treatment

Once you have decided on treatment, you’ll need

to know what to expect and what to look for. All of these questions may not apply to you, but asking the ones that do may be helpful. 1. How will we know if the treatment is working? 2. Is there anything I can do to help manage side effects? 3. What symptoms or side effects should I tell you about right away? 4. How can I reach you on nights, holidays, or weekends? 5. Do I need to change what I eat during treatment? 6. Are there any limits on what I can do? 7. What kind of exercise should I do, and how often? 8. Can you suggest a mental health professional I can see if I start to feel overwhelmed, depressed, or distressed? 9. Will I need special tests, such as imaging scans or blood tests, and how often?

Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer After treatment

1. Do I need a special diet after treatment? 2. Are there any limits on what I can do? 3. Am I at risk for lymphedema? 4. What symptoms should I watch for? What should I do if I notice swelling? 5. What can I do to reduce my risk for lymphedema? 6. What kind of exercise should I do now? 7. What type of follow-up will I need after treatment? 8 How often will I need to have follow-up exams and imaging tests? 9. What blood tests will I need? 10. How will I know if the cancer has come back? What should I watch for? 11. What are my options if the cancer comes back?

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A mammogram is an important step in taking care of yourself and your breasts. Whether you’re a mammogram newbie or a veteran, knowing what to expect may help the process go more smoothly.

How to prepare for your mammogram If you have a choice, use a facility that specializes in mammograms and does many mammograms a day. Try to go to the same facility every time so that your mammograms can easily be compared from year to year. If you’re going to a facility for the first time, bring a list of the places and dates of mammograms, biopsies, or other breast treatments you’ve had before.

If you’ve had mammograms at another facility, try to get those records to bring with you to the new facility (or have them sent there) so the old pictures can be compared to the new ones. Schedule your mammogram when your breasts are not tender or swollen to help reduce discomfort and get good pictures. Try to avoid the week just before your period. On the day of the exam, don’t wear deodorant or antiperspirant. Some of these contain substances that can show up on the x-ray as white spots. If you’re not going home afterwards, you may want to take your deodorant with you to put on after your exam. You might find it easier to wear a skirt or pants, so that you’ll only need to remove your top and bra for the mammogram. Discuss any new findings or problems in your breasts with your health care provider before getting the mam-

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What to expect when getting a screening mammogram You’ll have to undress above the waist to get a mammogram. The facility will give you a wrap to wear. A technologist will position your breasts for the mammogram. You and the technologist are the only ones in the room during the mammogram. To get a high-quality picture, your breast must be flattened. The technologist places your breast on the machine’s plate. The plastic upper plate is lowered to compress your breast for a few seconds while the technologist takes a picture. The whole procedure takes about 20 minutes. The actual breast compression only lasts a few seconds. You might feel some discomfort when your breasts are compressed, and for some women it can be painful. Tell the technologist if it hurts. Two views of each breast are taken for a screening mammogram. But for some women, such as those with breast implants or large breasts, more pictures may be needed.

What to expect when getting a diagnostic mammogram More pictures are taken during a diagnostic mammogram with a focus on the area that looked different on the screening mammogram. During a diagnostic mammogram, the images are checked by the radiologist while you’re there so that more pictures can be taken if needed to look more closely at any area of concern. In some cases, special images known as spot views or magnification views are used to make a small area of concern easier to see.

How will I get my mammogram results? If you don’t hear from your health care provider within 10 days, do not assume that your mammogram was normal; call your provider or the facility where the mammogram was done.

This year’s Breast Cancer Awareness supplement is in memory of Anne Robinson, a long-time advertiser and supporter. September 5, 1947 - January 22, 2016