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Wind Creek Fall Festival set Saturday By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

For almost ten years, Wind Creek State Park has been hosting campers for a fall festival. And for ten years, it has grown. “We all joke that it keeps getting bigger and bigger,” Park Manager Gerad Martin said.” If you would have told me 10 years ago that it would be this big, I would have

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laughed at you.” Martin says the park’s staff and volunteers are the reason for the success. “Without staff and volunteers this would never have been successful,” Martin said. “Not one person can take all the credit for it. It has always been a group effort.” Martin recalls that first year with the hayride. See WIND CREEK • Page 3

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The staff at Wind Creek State Park welcomes campers for their annual fall festival with festive decorations and fun themes throughout the campgrounds.

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Alex City, others lagging in plans for ADA deadline

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Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signed a Drought Emergency Declaration Wednesday due to extremely dry conditions. The declaration, often referred to as a “No Burn Order,” prohibits all outdoor burning for 46 counties in north and central Alabama. The order is effective as of 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12. “The current drought condition in our state is posing a serious threat for wildfires,” Bentley said. “The continued lack of rain combined with low relative humidity and strong winds are putting several counties at a very high risk. This declaration is meant to prevent unnecessary burning, reducing the chance of avoidable fires.” The No Burn Order affects the following counties which have been upgraded from the previously-issued Fire Alert: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Lowndes, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston. Additionally, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Alert for the remaining counties in See NO BURN • Page 5

From small issues like signs that are the wrong size or placed improperly, to issues with public restrooms and sidewalks, the cost to comply with upcoming ADA mandates is staggering for small towns.

Alexander City is not unlike other similar-sized cities in that it has some work to be done to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reuben Prater, serving as an advisor to the City of Alexander City in its compliance efforts, estimates that the city will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in the next decade or so to achieve full compliance. The ADA prohibits unjustified discrimination based on disability, requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and imposes accessibility requirements on public accommodations. Those requirements for public and employee accommodations are farreaching, covering public restrooms, sidewalks, access to public buildings, parking, seating in public facilities (such as See COMPLIANCE • Page 3

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Mac McCutcheon, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, will be the speaker at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s fall quarterly luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at noon in the Multimedia Room of the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the Central Alabama Community College Campus. “We are excited to have Speaker McCutcheon to visit with us,” said Ed Collari, president and chief executive officer of the Alexander City Chamber

An important matter is on the ballot Nov. 8 when voters head to the polls. Yes, voters will decide between Trump and Clinton, but voters in Alabama will also vote yes or no on Amendment 2. Wind Creek State Park Manager Gerad Martin hopes voters will vote yes on Amendment 2. “We are very excited about the vote,” Martin said. “Amendment 2 will insure the money that the See AMENDMENT 2 • Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: My husband is very political, and around election time he becomes engrossed in news shows. He has a habit of showing his favorite political news clips to friends when they visit. I am uncomfortable with this, as I feel our friends are too polite to decline, and they allow my husband to preach politics to them out of courtesy to the host. They are like-minded, politically speaking, and the few who aren’t are not going to be swayed by comedy news shows. I excuse myself from the room when he begins his sermons. I have asked him to stop doing this when friends visit, but he refuses. How can I persuade him to just have “friends time” with no politics? -- POLITICALLY UNMOTIVATED DEAR POLITICALLY UNMOTIVATED: You can’t. You aren’t going to change your husband. Fortunately, most of

For some individuals it may be possible to have an occasional drink without falling completely off the wagon, but I wouldn’t recommend it. And as to keeping a bottle of vodka around to nip into “every now and then,” I think that makes as much sense as keeping a box of chocolates in the house if someone is addicted to sweets. (And many of us are!)

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DEAR ABBY: My sister-inlaw wants to choose the gifts we give them. She doesn’t have enough manners to smile, accept a gift and say “thank you” as we were raised to do. She told us, “All those educational toys you gave my son, I donated them!” I have donated much of what she has given us, but I would never tell her that. She’s now ordering toys and having them delivered to our home for us to wrap and give to her son. I had already bought a kaleidoscope, books, racetrack

DEAR ABBY: Is it OK for a person who went to AA a few years ago and has gone totally alcohol-free, to start having a beer every other night or even keep a bottle of vodka around to have every now and then? Or should you stay alcohol-free to be sure that this issue doesn’t happen again? -- ALCOHOLFREE DEAR ALCOHOL-FREE:

and a huge jar of little cars to use as rewards since he’s 4 and still not potty-trained. She sent us a thank-you note (the first one ever) for the gifts THEY sent us to give my nephew, but did not mention the eight items I bought! Please help me cope with this extremely rude sisterin-law. -- TRYING TO COPE IN TEXAS DEAR TRYING: I’ll try. As I see it, you have two choices: The first is to decide to “go along with the program.” The second would be to tell her she has taken all the joy out of giftgiving and, in the future, you will not be participating in the charade. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Depot Theater presents ‘The Glass Menagerie’ STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The award-winning Wetumpka Depot Players present The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams, for two showings on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. The play will also be the Depot’s entry to ACTFEST17, Alabama’s state community theatre festival on Oct. 31. “Tennessee Williams is one of America’s most recognizable playwrights,” said director Tom Salter. “The play is a fascinating memory play that takes audiences into the depression era home of the Wingfield family. The characters in the play are based on William’s own family members and the play is

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The Wetumpka Depot Players are preparing for a their presentation of Tennessee Williams’s “ The Glass Menagerie.” The two shows will be Oct. 21 and 23.

produced world wide with numerous Broadway revivals.” The play features Stephen Dubberley as Tom Wingfield, Kristy Meanor as Amanda Wingfield, Eve Harmon as Laura Wingfield and Christopher Sims as the Gentleman Caller. The

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the Sportplex) and more – all the way down to the heights of hand dryers and countertops. As a result, implementation of the ADA has proven daunting to states, counties and municipalities, many of which – like Alexander City – have put off taking major steps, Prater said. In Alexander City’s case, Prater said, the first step is for the city to put together a plan (the city did some work on a plan in the early 90s, but never any work toward projects it outlined, Prater said), something about which he has already had discussions with Alexander City’s city engineer, Gerard Brewer. He has also met with the city council, which decided to put off work on the plan because of the city’s current financial situation, and advised the Alexander City Housing Authority on issues. “But right now, I’m just serving in an advisory capacity to the city,” Prater said. “The city hasn’t begun work on its updated plan. I have a passion for the city. I live here. If they need something, they call me. What I’m doing now is all pro bono. “The first thing that has to be done is to get the transition plan completed before May of 2018.” Compliance schedules must be reasonable, Prater said, adding that the Department of Justice has said that the mid-range length of time over which compliance must be acheived is seven years. Prater added that DOJ has sent a message to its Civil Rights Division, which oversees ADA compliance, that the only means by which it will be funded to fulfill its ADA charge is through the levying of fines and penalties, which has ramped up enforcement efforts and, in turn, turned the heat up on cities, counties and others to accelerate compliance efforts, even if they are still in planning stages. According to Prater, Alexander City is in the nascent stages of its compliance efforts, but needs to begin to make strides once the funds become available. “The city doesn’t have the money right now with everything that has gone on financially recently,” Prater said. “And that’s the big thing. It’s going to take money. I’d say just making the sidewalks in the city ADA compliant will take $100,000 or more. And that’s a small part of everything that needs to be done.” As formidable as the task seems, Prater said, there are success stories in cities of similar size to Alex City at least in the planning process. He said the City of Jacksonville in Calhoun County had finalized its 82-page plan – which includes recommendations for infrastructural adjustments to 52 city streets and 26 city-maintained facilities – in January. But Jacksonville’s plan was only finalized after the Alabama Department of Transportation notified it and four other Calhoun County municipalities they needed to show documentation of up-to-date transition plans proving ADA compliance or face the loss of eligibility for federal funding. For Alexander City, there are clearly funding and other issues potentially at stake. For Prater, his efforts are rooted in his love for the city and his love and memories of his grandmother. “My grandmother had multiple sclerosis,” Prater said. “I never saw her walk. If she were alive today in a wheelchair, what would I want her to be able to do? That’s why I’m passionate about this. “My job is to make the disabled person able to function like a regular person. As people are living longer, more are becoming disabled. The more people who become disabled, the more important compliance with the ADA is going to be.”

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The staff and volunteers at Wind Creek have even decorated around the park including this scene at the entrance to the campground.

Wind Creek “We loaded three times,” Martin said. “We only had three people walking along the trail to make it work.” And from those beginnings it has grown. According to Martin, every year someone goes above and beyond to make it an even better year. “This year Will and Lisa Queen have come up with the kiddie hayride,” Martin said. “It will have Disney characters and a camping theme. It is geared toward small kids with nothing scary.” And Will Queen is not just helping on the kiddie hayride. “We will have a hillbilly display on the adult hayride,” Will Queen said. “It is kind of a deliverance theme. We will also have a zombie display too.” Queen says that the effort does not just happen the week before. “We have been meeting since November of last year,” Queen said. “For the last couple months we have been meeting every Sunday.” Queen has also been helping out with the carnival. “We will have the inflatables,” Queen said. “Along with other games for kids, Game and Fish will have their archery range setup. We will have a fire truck from the Our Town-Willow Point Fire Department, a fire truck from the Alexander City Fire Department, the dive boat from the Alex City Rescue Squad, Alexander City Police Department will bring McGruff and

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the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will be represented by DARE.” Martin says the campers look forward to some friendly competition. “Every year with the fall festival, we have a furious competition,” Martin said. “The campsites will spar for first, second and third place in campsite decoration.” For those of you undecided about whether to go, if you’re camping, you better call soon. “Typically we are always full,” Martin said. “We always fill up the campground. It is a very popular event.” Friday Pumpkin Carving – Carvers can turn in their already-carved pumpkin at the campground playground at 5:30 p.m. with judging starting at 6:15p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Carnival in the Camping Overflow 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monster Parade in the Campground Playground. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Trick or Treating 6 p.m. Judging of decorated campsites with winners notified at 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Haunted Hayride and Kiddie Hayride Events are free to campers and the public will need to pay the park entrance fee.

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allapoosa County is one of 46 Alabama counties that are under burn restrictions due to the extreme drought conditions much of the state is experiencing. Some municipalities have stopped issuing burn permits and the Alabama Forestry Commission is requiring anyone planning to burn to meet some very strict guidelines before any burns are allowed. Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency Director Jason Moran asked that residents stop all outdoor burning of trash, brush and other items because even a spark with wooded areas being so dry can cause a wildfire in the blink of an eye. We ask that all residents heed that warning and do their part until we get some much needed rain. Also, you can help make your home and property less likely to experience fires in these extremely dry times. Consider these tips: • Clear leaves and other debris from gutters, eaves, porches and decks. This prevents embers from igniting your home. • Remove dead vegetation and other items from under your deck or porch and within 10 feet of the house. • Screen or box in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating. • Remove flammable materials (firewood stacks, propane tanks) within 30 feet of your home’s foundation and outbuildings, including garages and sheds. If it can catch fire, don’t let it touch your house, deck or porch. • Wildfire can spread to tree tops. Prune trees so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet from the ground. • Keep your lawn hydrated and maintained. If it is brown, cut it down to reduce fire intensity. Dry grass and shrubs are fuel for wildfire. • Don’t let debris and lawn cuttings linger. Dispose of these items quickly to reduce fuel for fire. • Inspect shingles or roof tiles. Replace or repair those that are loose or missing to prevent ember penetration. • Cover exterior attic vents with metal wire mesh no larger than 1/8 inch to prevent sparks from entering the home. • Enclose under-eave and soffit vents or screens with metal mesh to prevent ember entry.

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Great TV is sad commentary on division

don’t understand Kellyanne Conway. I don’t understand Kayleigh McEnany. I don’t understand Scottie Nell Hughes. Those women are the Big Three among female Donald Trump surrogates. All three were out in force over the weekend excusing Trump’s use of a vulgar expression for the female anatomy. All three were pressed hard by anchors, many female, about how they could defend a man who used a word so offensive to women, including, possibly, their daughters. Defeating Hillary Clinton, they all said, is a bigger deal. So these three women support a man who demeans their gender with remarks about menstruation and lewd terms for their anatomies – not to mention making degrading comments about other individuals and groups (latinos, blacks, Muslims, POWs and the disabled come readily to mind) – because they think he is a better choice to be president than Hillary Clinton? There are some Republican women among the media who don’t agree with Conway, McEnany and Hughes. One of the more entertaining exchanges of the weekend came when Ana Navarro, a frequent guest on CNN, who is a Republican but not a Trump supporter, used the word Trump used to make a point about its offensiveness. Hughes responded, “Please don’t use that word” after she had, seconds earlier, finished defending Trump at length. Navarro exploded,

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questioning Hughes being offended at her use of the word after defending Trump’s use of it. It was great television, but sad commentary on the current presidential election campaign. This election has been the most divisive in my memory. And it has divided the electorate over two less-than-desirable choices. Color me undecided. I’m still debating between Hillary Clinton and one of the third-party candidates, but I’m not relishing either choice. If these were two Lincolnesque figures, perhaps the current division in our country would be warranted, maybe even welcomed. But they are not and it is not. Check out Facebook. Memes about Trump and Clinton have replaced photos of dogs and children as the most popular items to post. Check out the cable news. If you’re conservative, you likely favor Fox News, where Sean Hannity is rabid in his support for Trump. If you’re a liberal, you probably favor CNN or MSNBC, where Chris Matthews is in the tank for Clinton. (Whatever happened to real television news? Where are Walter Cronkite and John Chancellor when we really need them?) There are newspapers that still give a fair, balanced and accu-

rate account of election news, but newspapers are bypassed by too many these days in favor of the insufficient “news-trition” that is Twitter. Yes, you can get depth by clicking some of the links, but who really does that? I’m fearful for the future of our nation, not because of who we might elect our next president, but of the rancor that may result among us. (Yes. I know I’ve hit on this topic before, but I worry more the closer we get to election day.) Will the Republicans give Hillary a chance? Could the Democrats swallow hard and try to work with Trump? Or will the next four years erupt in an all-out war of words and legislative gridlock among our political elite and seething hate among a more-polarized-than-ever electorate? I fear, too, what may happen between now and the election. We are not finished with surprises, I don’t think. And I wonder if there might not be ballot-box shenanigans. Yes, no matter the side you’re on, this is an important election. A lot can happen to be dealt with over the next four years. But is it worth our foreseeable future, which could be destroyed if the current degree of divisiveness continues? Donald Trump won’t – can’t – make America great again. America is great. The question is can it stay that way? David Granger is a staff writer for The Outlook.

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James Spann represents District 5. His phone number is 256-3299758. His address is 314 Auburn Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee. Tony Goss represents District 6. His phone number is 256-7493355. His address is 647 Shady Point, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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Being very concerned about your standing concerning Mr. Donald Trump. So often when the head of state makes a political statement, a large number of people from other states tend to believe that statement is the opinion of the citizens of entire state. I wish to inform you that your statement concerning Mr. Trump was not the opinion of the people of Alabama. In our nation, we are just a few days away from the most important election in U.S. history. Just a few of the many issues that are at stake in the election are openings on the Supreme Court, rebuilding our military, securing our borders, a plan to destroy ISIS, getting our nation back as one (we have never been this divided), improvement of our inner cities

(the kids in our inner cities need schools compete for the American Dream), bringing jobs back, lowering– not raising – taxes, reducing the foothold the government has with regulations on small business, elimination of Obamacare and returning our respect for our police officers. As stated, these are just a few of many. Being a Korean war veteran, small business owner, husband, father and proud grandfather, we need to get this election right. Our children will never know the American Dream as you and I have, governor. Our religious liberties are at stake today, due to eight years of ignoring Christians so we could be politically correct. Why would you and numerous other Republican leaders jeopardize everything over your personal hate for a man that millions of Americans nominated to

be our candidate for president by using your influence through your elected position to be heard by the news media over the millions of Americans that voted for him? Now before you start to defend yourself and others concerning the video released Friday, for the record, it was deplorable. Neither I nor my family condone it. In my heart, I don’t feel Mr. Trump is proud of it either. However, we must remember there was only one man that didn’t make a mistake and we crucified him. Governor, our future is at stake. I pray you reconsider your position and support the only chance we have to save our country and make America great again. Bill L. Tilton Jacksons Gap

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No Burn south Alabama, effective immediately. “We need rain desperately. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve seen an increase, not only in the number of wildfires, but also in the size of these fires. Several of them have been very large wildfires,” State Forester Gary Cole said. “With this extremely dry weather, conditions are such that any fire can quickly spread out of control, not only resulting in damage to our forests but also threatening and destroying homes. These burning restrictions are a necessary result of the ongoing lack of precipitation, the recent increased number of fires, high probability of fuel ignition, as well as the reduced availability of firefighting manpower and suppression resources across the state.”

Amendment 2 public pays into the parks stays in the parks. This is a very important vote.” Martin explained that currently when a park guest visits a state park and pays admission or pays to camp, the money is not put in the park system’s accounts. “What they do is take it and allocate it to other departments or back into the general fund,” Martin said. “Since we take hardly anything from general fund and we have all these funds leaving, we are having difficulty sustaining the parks.” Hopes are that Amendment 2 will solve part of the funding issues with state parks and prevent what the Alabama State Legislature did from 2011 to 2015 by reallocating $15 million from the state parks budget to the general fund. That caused five state parks to be closed and other parks to limit their services and hours of operation. All park reserve funds were exhausted as well. After negative public reaction to five parks closing in 2015 and intensified lobbying efforts by Alabama State Parks Partners, the legislature proposed this amendment to ensure that future state park funds would not be allocated to other uses. About 86.5 percent of the state parks budget comes from guest fees, with about $7.6 million of the $37 million annual budget coming from taxes. Martin says customers of the parks system want the money they spend to stay in the parks system. “What our customer base is telling us, is that if they pay to enter parks they want to see where the money goes,” Martin

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Over the last seven days, 341 wildfires have burned over 4,100 acres in Alabama, according to Alabama Forestry Commission fire officials. During that same period in Tallapoosa County, seven wildfires have been reported that burned 67 acres. The Drought Emergency Declaration order will remain in effect until rescinded by the State Forester, at which time conditions will have changed sufficiently to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires. To report persons burning in violation of this law, contact your local law enforcement. For more information on the current wildfire situation in the state, visit Alabama Forestry Commission’s website at www.forestry.alabama.gov.

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explained. “They want their money to stay in the parks and improve the parks. Amendment 2 would allow us to keep the money in the parks.” Martin says there is value in the parks system. “There are not too many places in the state that has affordable hiking, biking and camping experiences along with cultural experiences,” Martin said. “The state parks provide that experience.” With the current funding model, Martin says maintenance and renovations are difficult in state parks. “It is hard to make repairs and renovations when the funds are going out to other departments and the general fund,” Martin said. “If Amendment 2 is approved, we will be able to renovate more of our sites. Make more of the lake front sites with sewer and 50-amp service. That is what is in demand.” Martin also said another project would be to add cabins that are currently operating at 80 percent or better occupancy. State parks have an effect on the local economy too. Just last year, nearly 5 million people visited Alabama state parks creating $375 million in economic impact in the state and communities where they exist. “Whereever a state park is, the surrounding community benefits,” Martin said. “The restaurants, the gas stations, Walmart. I could not tell you how many times the staff answers questions like where is the nearest Walmart or grocery store. They are all reaping the benefits of state parks.”

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of Commerce. “We expect that he’ll talk about his new role in the state House of Representatives along with his political expectations for Alabama. “In addition, I’m hoping he will share his thoughts on efforts to stimulate economic growth in communities like Alex City or the region as a whole along with industrial recruitment and workforce development.” McCutcheon was elected speaker of the house on Aug. 15, two months after a jury convicted former House Speaker Mike Hubbard on ethics charges, triggering his automatic removal from office. He defeated the Democratic nominee for speaker, John Knight of Montgomery, by a 68-28 vote McCutcheon has served on the House Transportation committee and as chair of the House Rules committee. The Madison County Republican said upon his election, “The days of the imperial speakership are over. I will work every day, every hour, every minute and every second to be the people’s speaker.” McCutcheon is an associate pastor at

the College Park Church of God. He has also worked as a farmer and was a longtime employee of the Huntsville Police Department, where he served several roles, including officer, trainer, majorcrimes investigator, hostage negotiator and probation officer. McCutcheon has been the representative for District 25 in the Alabama House since 2006. He was unopposed in that election, in 2010 and in 2014. McCutcheon and his wife, Debbie, have two children. He has been a member of the Alabama Peace Officers, American Legion, City of Madison Chamber of Commerce, Fraternal Order of Police, North Alabama Emmaus Christian Community and the Tennessee Valley Smallmouth Bass Club. McCutcheon holds an associate’s degree from Calhoun College and a bachelor’s degree from Trinity University. The cost of the lunch is $20 per person and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, contact Kim Dunn by Oct. 20 at 256-234-3461 or by email at kdunn@alexandercitychamber.com.

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TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting a trade day Oct. 15. Booths are $10. REUNION: A Mountain Day Reunion will be held Oct. 15 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Community Center. Turn at the Mountain Fire Department on Highway 49 on Bethany Road and the Community Center will be two miles on the right. Bring a covered dish for lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship. Everyone is invited. FALL FESTIVAL: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual fall festival Oct. 15. At 9 a.m. is the 4th annual 5k Run/Walk, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is a carnival in the overflow parking lot with lots of games and prizes, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. is the costume parade in the Campground Playground, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. is trick or treating in the campground, at 6 p.m. judging for the decorated campsites will begin and at 7 p.m. will be the haunted hayride and the kiddie hayride starting in the beach parking lot. CANCER WALK: Sistas for a Cause will have their 5th Annual Cancer Walk at Cooper Recreation Center Oct. 15. Registration fee is $10 and starts at 7 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m. Guest speaker is Sheretha Sands Woodyard. THE OWL LADY: Camp Hill Library will be hosting Donna McCain, The Owl Lady, who will present an educational presentation with raptors Saturday, Oct. 15from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is free with cookies and punch. BBQ: The 25th Annual Waverly BBQ is Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waverly Community Center. In addition to BBQ there will be a silent auction, live auction, quilt raffle, arts and crafts, barnyard bingo, cornhole tournament, petting zoo, t-shirts, Cowboy Church Band and a $100 door prize. For more information call 334-8877288. CELEBRATE RECOVERY PICNIC: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Celebrate Recovery picnic Oct. 15 starting at 10 a.m. outside of the fellowship hall. Everyone is invited. BASS TOURNAMENT: There will be a benefit tournament for Kathy Brooks to help with medical expenses Oct. 15 starting at safe daylight until 3 p.m. at Wind Creek State Park. Entry fee is $100 per boat with a $10 big fish pot. Registration is at Fish Tales Bait and Tackle prior to the tournament and at Wind Creek the morning of the tournament. HAUNTED HAYRIDE: The Fields of Fear Haunted Hayride will be Oct. 15, 22 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 503 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Cost is $15. 280 BOOGIE: The Fifth Annual Waverly Fall 280 Boogie is Saturday, Oct. 15. Music starts at noon with Early James, Soulco, Kelsey Waldon, Vulture Whale, The Pollies, Dylan LeBlanc and the Corey Harris Band. PRAYER SUMMIT: Passion Church will be hosting a prayer summit Saturday, Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join in to pray for our nation, the nations of the world, our community and for individual needs. Come for 15 minutes or four hours. All are welcome.

October 16

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The

Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church in Alexander City. The speaker will be Peggy Jackson Walls with a review of her new book “Alabama Gold” A history of the South’s Last Mother Lode.” PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Early Rose District Center is hosting its 14th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Min Brenda Davis Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Dr. Rev. Eddie Hunter, pastor of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church. PASTOR APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 5th Appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sis Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Camron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell, Alabama. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Pearson Chapel Church on Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have their annual Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Bro. Billy Coleman will preach and Highway 22 Bluegrass Group will play and sing. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Everyone is invited to attend. CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. S. Dewayne Drakeford of Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. PEARLS DAY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is presenting its annual Pearls Day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Rev. Justin Freeman and New Canaan Baptist Church is the guest church. All churches are invited. CHURCH SINGING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting Dianne Sherril for a singing and her testimonial at 11 a.m. The event is free and the church is located at 3380 Elkahatchee Road. MEN’S DAY CELEBRATION: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City is hosting their annual Men’s Day Celebration Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Hillard is the pastor and guest minister for the day will be Rev. Tracy Burton pastor of Seleeta Baptist Church. USHER’S DAY: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wadley is hosting its Annual Usher’s Day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. Guest speaker will be Sister Willadelle Carter of the The Greater Pine Hill Baptist Church in Penton. Everyone is invited.

October 17

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frye Gaillard will present “Biography of President Jimmy Carter and the story based on oral history of a family of runaway slaves,” to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office. COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will have its October meeting Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Central Office. LMAIDA MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will have its quarterly meeting on Monday, Oct. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Executive Board Room on the campus of Central Alabama Community College.

October 18

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning

and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions. COMMUNITY MEETING: The Community Action is hosting a community meeting Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a representative to serve on the Community Action Board of Directors to represent the low income population. RETIREES MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) will have a meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Alexander City Board of Education at 10 a.m. The program will be on elder law and flu shots will be given.

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911 BOARD: The Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet Oct. 19 instead of the normal second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

October 20

RALLY IN THE ALLEY: Raffle tickets for Chairish pieces will be sold at Rally in the Alley from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DYSLEXIA INVENTORS: The Adelia M. Russell Library will be hosting Great Inventors with Dyslexia Oct. 20 from 3:45 p.m. 5 p.m.

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McLeod sentenced to 20 years By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The mother in the infamous Winston’s Law child abuse case received the full sentence from an Elmore County district judge who had strong words for the sobbing defendant that maintained the abuse came from the boyfriend. “I’m not just this monster that people have portrayed me to be. I was not aware of all the abuse that was going on,” said Hallee McLeod, 29, of Wetumpka. The case is widely known and the physical details of the alleged abuse suffered by the then 4-year-old son of Mcleod and Joey Crampton have circulated across the nation in the high profile case. At her sentencing, District Judge Ben Fuller showed pictures of the physical injuries “Winston” was said to have suffered. The images were gruesome, and Fuller held them to a choking tearfilled McLeod immediately after her impassioned plea for a reduction in her sentence. “You are evil,” said Fuller. “You are a evil creature that would allow this to happen to a 4-year-old child.” McLeod’s mother, Dot Faust, was at her side at the judge’s bench. The child’s father, Joey Crampton, stood at a distance behind McLeod and Faust to their left. “Your honor I did not do that,” McLeod said referring to the pictures of what was referenced as the badly bruised and swollen groin area of her son. She attested that the abuse came from her then-boyfriend Scott Hicks, of Wetumpka.

As of September, Hicks has remained in a Bay County, Florida, jail. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies initially apprehended both Hicks and McLeod in Panama City, but McLeod was extradited back to Elmore County. McLeod said she was unaware of the extent of the abuse her son allegedly suffered from Hicks. “I only want the best for Winston,” McLeod would say, shaking between sobs. Her words to Fuller before his judgment seemed to show she knew what was coming. She said she could not change the past, “But I can make the future a lot better,” said McLeod. Throughout her pleas she said that she had accepted her punishment, and occasionally asked for reductions to her 20-year sentence. Fuller seemed little swayed by this. “It is difficult just for me to maintain a judicial decorum about this,” Fuller said, who was visibly angry. “… It rings very hollow to me madame,” he said. McLeod continued her attempts at what appeared to be an attempt to persuade Fuller. She said everything in her life at that time had revolved around her boyfriend. Reports of potential drug addiction and domestic abuse have circulated regarding McLeod’s time with Hicks. Her pleas to Fuller imploded however when she said that a lengthy sentence would punish others too, referring it seemed to her family and her mother, Faust, who serves as a registrar with Elmore County. “(The) law doesn’t allow me to impose a life sentence, it allows me to impose a

20-year sentence and that is what I’m going to do,” said Fuller. Fuller then talked directly to Faust, “I am sincerely sorry,” he said as Faust shook. However, under “Winston’s Law” championed by District Attorney Randall Houston, Crampton and state legislators

has expanded that sentencing from 10 to 99 years for aggravated child abuse charges. Crampton has faced notoriety of his own with recent charges of third-degree domestic violence after reportedly choking his wife and throwing their infant son.

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October 10

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October 9

• An Opelika man, age 43, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving Under the Influence. • A report was filed for Driving Under the Influence that occurred on Woodyard Street.

October 7

• A report was filed for Harassment and Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle that occurred on Freeman Drive. • A report was filed for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property 2nd.

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• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on N. Loop Road.

report for domestic violence harassment. • Matthew Smith of Opelika was arrested on active grand jury indictments for 35 counts of obscene matter.

arrested on sexual abuse grand jury indictment. • Kelvin Bradford of Alexander City was arrested on a probation violation warrant.

October 7

• A resident of Price Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal trespassing.

October 4

• A resident of Adcock Road filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Rocksprings Road filed a report for domestic violence. • Lateshia Kelley of Goodwater turned herself into the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department on the charges of NWNI.

October 6

• A resident of County Road 79 in Daviston filed a report for criminal trespass. • A resident of Acorn Lane in Dadeville filed a report for harassing communication.

October 5

• James Harrison of County Road 91 was

October 3

• Troy Ray was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department on the charge of failure to appear child support times two. • A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report for domestic violence. • A resident of Abdullah Road filed a report for identity theft. • Jerrod Payne of West Hewston Street was arrested for disorderly conduct.

October 2

• A resident of Pinkston Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

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October 4

• A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Royston Street. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on S. Tallassee Street.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department October 11

• Curtis Easterwood of Dejarnette Road in Kellyton was arrested on a grand jury indictment for burglary third and grand jury indictment for theft of property fourth. • A resident of Smith Mountain Drive in Dadeville filed a report for an animal bite. • A resident of Highway 22 East in Daviston filed a report for theft. • A resident of Murphy Lake Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic abuse.

October 10

• A resident of Sparrow Court in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Tigerwood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

October 9

• A resident of Lovelady Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of a residence. • A resident of Thompson Road in Notasulga filed a

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Benjamin Russell’s Asia McWaters (28) sends the ball over the net during the Lady Wildcats’ home game against Wetumpka.

LADY WILDCATS LOSE DOUBLE HEADER BRHS falls to Briarwood Christian, John Carroll By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Benjamin Russell’s trip to Birmingham Tuesday had a grim outcome as the Lady Wildcats lost 2-1 sets each to Briarwood Christian and John Carroll Catholic. BRHS head coach Pam Robinson said that while the Lady Wildcats led the first of three sets against Briarwood Christian, the Lady Lions came out on top 34-32. “It was very quiet, and volleyball shouldn’t be quiet,” she said. “I don’t think we communicated very well.” Benjamin Russell won the second set 25-13. But the Lady Lions took the last set 15-13. “In the third set we let them get

ahead of us,” Robinson said. “We ended up coming back but it was too little, too late.” An hour later, BRHS won the first set against John Carroll 26-24. Things soon turned around when the Lady Wildcats lost the second set 25-8. “In the second set we didn’t even show up,” Robinson said. BRHS also lost set three 15-10. Tuesday’s losses brought the Lady Wildcats’ season record to 31-13 overall and 4-0 in the region. But Robinson said playing these two teams was good preparation for BRHS’ post-season play. “They’re accustomed to being the top in the state,” she said of the opposing teams. “It was good to get out there and play against them.” Benjamin Russll next headed to

Sylacauga to play the Lady Aggies for the final match of the regular season. Results were not available at press time. Next week the Lady Wildcats host the area playoffs on Tuesday. Hosting secures Benjamin Russell’s place in super regionals. However, the outcome of the playoffs will determine each team’s place in the advancement. The playoffs start at 5 p.m. with Opelika matching up against Wetumpka. Then at 6 p.m. the winner will take on BRHS in the best three of five set and single elimination format. The super regionals final schedule has yet to be announced. However, the dates are set for Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.

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aybe I was eager to join the festive crowd. Maybe I was eager to get off of the MARTA. But for whatever reason, this former sports reporter stepped off of the train that carries people all over metro Atlanta and had nearly two hours to kill before meeting colleague Lori Dann at the Georgia Dome’s press gate. Big mistake. It couldn’t have been more than 30 degrees outside and I failed to bring a heavy jacket or gloves. Auburn was to play North Carolina in the Peach Bowl that night, but as far as I was concerned, this was going to be my own, personal ice bowl. There is no excuse for not coming prepared. There is also no JOE excuse for why MCADORY I did not seek Sports Columnist shelter inside the nearby CNN Center. I slowly cut through the brisk wind that whipped between the dome’s west side and World Congress Center and reached the press entrance, hoping they would at least let my wait inside. They wouldn’t. Obviously, I was disguised as a homeless man with computer bag, laptop, media guides, notepads and pens. I was tossed back into the wind-chilled, frozen festivities of Tar Heel and Tiger fans. I could have called Lori and begged her to arrive early, except this was 2001 and I wasn’t tech-savvy enough to carry a cell phone back then. Maybe, just maybe, Lori left my credentials at will call, I thought. But that’s on the opposite side of the stadium. Draped in my imaginary parka and snowshoes, which were really just New Balances and a zip-up jacket, I made my journey. I arrived 20 minutes later and my face was purple. That’s what I was told, anyway. The lady at will-call asked if she could help. I would have settled for a cup of warm soup and hot chocolate, or even bourbon at that point. Instead, I couldn’at stop shaking and the noises that blurted out of my mouth were unrecognizable. It’s hard to talk when your lips and cheeks won’t move. Will call had nothing for me. Two or three news trucks – the ones with satellite dishes on top – were parked nearby and running. This was either brilliant or stupid, I’m not sure which, but I laid beside the exhaust of one to keep warm. I was probably poisoned and smelled really bad the rest of the night, but I didn’t care. An hour later, I made it back through the frozen tundra to the media gate to meet Lori. Yes, I was frozen by the time I got there. Purple again, too. This time I had credentials and was allowed to enter. After some warm cocoa, I found my assigned press-box seat – located directly beneath an air conditioning vent. Figures. Quick kicks: •One thing that keeps amazing me about Alabama is its ability to excel beyond the perceived starting lineup, particularly at running back. Preseason hype had Bo Scarbrough touted as the next Derrick Henry. As great as he might be, Scarbrough is third-string behind Damien Harris and freshman Joshua Jacobs, who I’d never heard of until a couple of weeks ago. •Auburn moved to No. 23 in the AP poll after Saturday’s win at Mississippi State and doesn’t play until Arkansas visits Oct. 22. A win against the Hogs would give the Tigers five wins and would all but lock up a bowl berth. Eight wins are not out of the question. •Playoff projection: 1. Alabama; 2. Ohio State/ Michigan winner; 3. Clemson; 4. Washington. Joe McAdory is the communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business and is the former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News.

Editor’s note: The gold crown indicates those with the best record so far in the season.

BRHS vs Helena C. Coosa @ Montg. Acad. Dadeville vs Handley H. Bend vs Fayetteville Reeltown vs Vincent Bama @ Tenn. Georgia vs Vandy Ole Miss @ Ark. Fla. vs Missouri LSU vs So. Miss

Cliff Williams

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Last Week: Last Week: 7-2 7-2 Overall: 48-11 Overall: 47-12

Mitch Sneed

Doug Patterson

Luke Robinson

Last Week: 8-1 Overall: 47-12

Last Week: 7-2 Overall: 45-14

Last Week: 8-1 Overall: 44-15

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Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: 8-1 5-4 8-1 8-1 Overall: 43-16 Overall: 43-16 Overall: 41-18 Overall: 41-18

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DIANA JORDAN TO SPEAK AT RUSSELL MEDICAL’S BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON See details on page 4.

A special section dedicated to: Increasing Awareness Signs & Symptoms Mammograms: What to Know Before You Go

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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.

Breast cancer

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.

Breast Cancer Awareness

October 2016

Jordan to speak at RM breast cancer awareness luncheon early detection and self-responsibility. Russell Medical’s Susan Foy said she is looking forward to this year’s luncheon and expects that, once again, it will sell out. Comedienne, motivational speaker and breast “We have tried to get Diana Jordan here cancer survivor Diana Jordan will be the featured to speak in the past, but because she lives in speaker at the 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness California and with the expense of travel, we Luncheon, set for Tuesday, Nov. 1, at noon at the hadn’t been able to do it,” said Foy, RM’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the marketing director. “But, this year, she was Central Alabama Community College campus. going to be in the South for another engagement The 13th annual luncheon is sponsored by and we were able to get on her book affordably. Russell Medical and UAB Medicine’s Russell We’re excited about her being here. We expect Medical Cancer Center. This year’s theme is she’ll take a sort of laughter-is-the-best-medicine “Tickled Pink.” approach. Jordan, called by Oprah Winfrey “one of the “We always have treats for our guests and funniest people on the planet,” has toured the decorate the Betty Carol Graham Center in United States many times over as a comedienne. coordination with our theme. And, once again, we In 2011, she was diagnosed with stage one breast expect to sell out for the event. Tickets will go cancer. She says annual mammograms saved her fast. We look forward to seeing so many of our life. friends who have been with us in the past again Jordan has an amazing personal story. Within this year.” four months of her mastectomy, she was using a Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in heating pad and fell asleep. The heat from the pad advance at the Russell Medical Gift Shop or by burned a hole in her reconstructed breast almost to calling 256-329-7145. Tables are $120 and may be the implant. reserved, but must be paid for in full to do so. Unable to save the reconstructed breast, Jordan “Overall, it’s a fun, informative and was forced to endure four more operations to inspirational event and we try to make sure that repair it. we get folks in and out of there as close as we Jordan has been a favorite speaker at many possibly can to their allotted lunch hour,” Foy Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure luncheons and said. cancer awareness events over the years. Her many All proceeds from the luncheon go to the years of experience as a stand-up comedienne Russell Medical Foundation’s breast cancer shine through as she delivers her message about awareness fund, Foy said.

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Comedienne, motivational speaker and breast cancer survivor Diana Jordan will be the featured speaker at the 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon hosted by Russell Medical.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

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

Facts About Breast Cancer In The United States • One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. • Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. • Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year. • On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes. • Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today. Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation

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.

Knowing the risk factors of breast cancer Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Factors

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 children. Dense Breast Tissue: Having dense breast tissue can increase your risk for breast cancer and make lumps harder to detect. Several states have passed laws requiring physicians to disclose to women if their mammogram indicates that they have dense breasts so that they are aware of this risk. Be sure to ask your physician if you have dense breasts and what the implications of having dense breasts are.

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.

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October 2016

Mammograms: What to know before you go STAFF REPORT American Cancer Society

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 mammogram. Don’t be afraid of mammograms! Remember that only 2 to 4 screening mammograms in 1,000 lead to a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Tips for getting a mammogram These tips can help you have a good quality mammogram: Always describe any breast changes or problems you’re having to the technologist doing the mammogram. Also describe any medical history that could affect your breast cancer risk—such as surgery, hormone use, breast cancer in your family, or if you’ve had breast cancer before. Before getting any type of imaging

test, tell the technologist if you’re breastfeeding or if you think you might be pregnant.

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.

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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

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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?

Questions to Ask My Doctor About Breast Cancer Other questions I need answered

Along with the sample questions you’ve been given, be sure to ask any others you might have. For instance, you might need to know more about how long it will take to recover from surgery so you can plan your work schedule. Or, you may need to ask about insurance coverage or how you can get help paying for treatment. Write your own questions here. Source: American Cancer Society

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