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High-speed chase ends in fiery crash
By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office has reported a cross-county high-speed chase that ended in an airborne fiery crash killing the 28-year-old female passenger of the vehicle, which was said to have been largely travelling over 90-miles per hour. The driver of the vehicle, Wesley Kyle Phelps, also 28, sustained exten-
sive injuries and was ultimately taken to UAB Hospital for treatment, an ECSO official said. However the victim, Melissa New, of McCalla, was pronounced dead on the scene, he said. The driver was said to have admitted to paramedics he had used heroin and cocaine. The chase began just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, Sheriff Bill Franklin said and he described what he called the
21-mile trek an ECSO deputy went on before having to pull the two from the fiery wreckage. Franklin said Phelps was fleeing from Alexander City police in what was later found to be a stolen 2014 black Ford Fusion with switched tags. The pursuit wound its way over Kowaliga Bridge, as Phelps preceded down State Route 63 and onto Old Georgia Road where he entered Wetumpka jurisdiction, Franklin said.
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No changes in final results for town council
Elmore inmate dies in stabbing incident Another stabbing has occurred at the Elmore Correctional Facility after an “altercation” was said to have broken out between two inmates leaving one dead from multiple stab wounds, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. An AL DOC press report said the incident occurred in the afternoon during an “altercation” between Davieon Cotez Williams, 24, and Jonathan Gladney, 41. Williams was pronounced dead by a prison doctor nearly 30-minutes later at roughly 5 p.m., according to the report, which stated that officers took his body to the infirmary. According to the report, Gladney was suspected of stabbing Williams and was detained. The prison however will remain on lockdown while a DOC investigation is underway.
Phelps passed the deputy at 92 miles per-hour where he was said to be waiting along the side of the road. A few miles later, he said, the chase continued onto SR-14, headed east toward Tallassee. Franklin said Phelps was driving on the wrong side of the road going into curves and over hills as the deputy followed.
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Della Neighbors spends much of her time knitting caps for the Elmore Baptist Association’s mission. She, along with several other women fashion goods using their talents so that the mission can help people in need.
ON A MISSION Elmore Baptist Association knitting for a cause By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Della Neighbors and the Elmore Baptist Association are on a mission to keep the world warm, one knitted hat at a time. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The group consists of women who offer their time crocheting, knitting and sewing to create items for those who are in need of warmth. Neighbors joined the Tallassee Senior Center not long after her husband, James Neighbors, passed in 2006. Through the senior center, Neighbors connected with the Elmore Baptist Association seven years ago and she has been knitting for a cause since that time. Neighbors was born in Red Hill and has lived in Tallassee since 1947. She once worked
in the Mount Vernon Mill and this helped spark her interest in knitting. “I worked in the mill 36 and half years,” she said. “After I married I bought a book for $10, teaching how to knit and crochet. Well, I’d bring home some of the coarse yarn from the mill and I would sit down and make out a pattern. If it didn’t work out, I’d pull it out until it did,” she said. Since that time her interest in the hobby has continually developed. “I love to knit and crochet,” she said. “I have made baby clothes, doilies and all sorts of things. I love to see how it turns out and then I give it away.” According to Neighbors, she has knitted well near a thousand hats for the mission. See KNITTING • Page 3
The final election results are in and there were no changes in the town of Eclectic for mayor and the two contested council positions. Pursuant to Alabama law, the Town Council of Eclectic held its canvassing of the election results Tuesday at noon. According to City Clerk Deborah Rowe there were no changes in the results of the elections held last Tuesday. Rowe said that there were three provisional ballots, which had been submitted. One was thrown out and two were counted. The final vote tallies changed little. In the race for Eclectic mayor, incumbent Mayor Gary Davenport defeated challenger and current Place 5 council member Wanda Estes 169 votes to 122. In Place 2, Charlie Powell defeated Chrissy Calhoun 152 to 127, while Place 4 council member Linda Reed held onto her spot, defeating Stephanie Stepney 166 to 119. Rowe said there were no issues with the canvassing. For those not familiar with the process, Rowe said that envelopes with election results are sealed on the day of the election by elections officials. Envelopes are then opened by the council as part of its mandated authority in overseeing the election to ensure that the numbers all agree. Rowe said that the process proceeded smoothly Tuesday. See VOTES • Page 5
Area teachers recognized by Air Force Association By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor
Two Elmore County middle school teachers were recognized recently by the Air Force Association’s Montgomery Chapter as Teachers of the Year. The winners were Wetumpka Middle School 6th grade math teacher Shayla Broadway and Holtville Middle School 5th grade science and social studies teacher Kelli Jo Wilson. According to information provided by Susan Mallett with the Civil Air Patrol and the Air Force Association, the AFA awards teacher of the year honors in its
200 chapters throughout the nation. The Montgomery chapter has identified “stellar” aerospace/STEM educators for this award for about three decades. According to Mallett, chapters select a teacher from grades K-8 and a teacher from grades 9-12 to honor each year for using the aerospace theme to integrate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects into the curriculum. Each teacher receives a $250 check along with a certificate and chapter TOY pin. Teachers also receive a complimentary Aerospace Education Membership in the Civil Air Patrol where a plethora of free CAP STEM products and programs are provided
the teachers to enhance their classroom environments. Some of these teachers move on to essentially compete for higher honors and awards. According to Mallett, the Montgomery chapter could not decide between two “outstanding” K-8 teachers and so they awarded both Broadway and Wilson with the honor. Mallett said that Broadway integrates robotics and hydraulic engineering into her classroom as well as what is known as the 21st century afterschool program. Wilson incorporates rocketry into her lessons. Both teachers integrate the AFA See TEACHERS • Page 3
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Montgomery Air Force Association recognized the 2016 Chapter Teachers of the Year, from the left: Susan Mallett, Chapter 102 VP/AE, with Kelli Jo Wilson, Holtville Middle School; Shayla Broadway, Wetumpka Middle School; and Mindy Walski, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, and AFA Chapter 102 Preident, Scott Key at Maxwell Air Force Base’s Officers Club.
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New shelter challenge, events coming soon By REA CORD Executive Director HSEC
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e have gleaned that a new shelter challenge has begun and our chance to win big money for our pets if we finish in first place in Alabama! The best way for us to win is to leap out in first place today and stay there. Please go to www. shelterchallenge.com where you will be able to vote every day from work, home, school, smart phone, etc. Once there the easiest way to find us is to type in our zip of 36092 or Wetumpka. Some web browsers do not work with this site, so if you have problems, please first try a different browser to access the site. Thanks everyone for taking literally
HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELMORE COUNTY NEWS just a minute of your time every day to help us win big for our animals! Since the coming weekend is the Labor Day holiday the shelter will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 to observe the holiday. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday! The Predator’s Riding Club (PRC) is hosting the first ever ‘Camping fer Critters’ to benefit our shelter on Sept. 10-11 which is coming up fast! Camping fer Critters is a two-day motorcycle rally that will take place at the Reeltown
Lion’s Cub Rodeo Grounds at 19700 Highway 49 S, Notasulga, AL 36866. The gates will open Saturday morning, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m with an entry fee of $15/ person and must be 21 to participate. There will be Vendors, Live Music, 50/50 and plenty of camping space as this goes until noon on Sunday. Camping is primitive – pop ups and small campers allowed; there are no hookups and have to bring your own generators. Bikes are not required to attend this first ever event! This should be a great weekend event and hope to see a big crowd. Camping fer Critters will quickly be followed by our 11th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 1-5 p.m! There
will be plenty of vendors and activities for human and dog alike so we hope you have your calendar marked. If you have a pet in need of a microchip then come on out so the veterinarians from Tuskegee can chip your pet for $25 and that will cover the registration with 24 Petwatch as well. There will be a variety of children’s games; canine demonstrations; vendors; pet p hotographer; refreshments; Bark in the Park 2016 t-shirts for sale for $15; meet the breed; rescue groups; puppets and more. Admission to Bark in the Park is $5/person 13 years old and older. ALL dogs coming to Bark in the Park must be good in public, meaning good around children, adults and other dogs
in a very busy situation, and they must have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the park. We still have vendor spots available and Bark in the Park is a great place for folks to be able to learn about your business, product or service. We welcome local businesses, clubs, civic groups, etc. Our vendor fee is a measly $35 and you must bring your own tables/pop-up/chairs. There is no electricity available so if you must bring a generator please let us know for site planning. To get a vendor application please contact us at the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net or call us at 334-567-3377.
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Wetumpka high School’s class of 1956 gathers for a reunion photo 60 years after graduating high school together.
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WHS Class of 1956 holds 60th anniversary reunion STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Wetumpka High School’s Class of 1956 held its 60th graduation anniversary reunion on Aug.13, 2016. Those attending were Warren Aaron, Tom Adair, Lola Womble, Peggy Murchison, Billy Brown, Homer Burkett, Max and Peggy Bush, Sylvia and Chick McConnell, Frank Colquitt, Sara Park, Pat and Phyllis Dunn, David Goolsby, Carolyn and Johnny McQuaig, Nancy Holdbrooks,
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Oregon. The celebration began with a brunch at 10 a.m. at The Depot Player’s Theater. Classmates enjoyed a tour of the Chamber of Commerce Building with Gerry Purcell, the new executive director, hosting and guiding them through the recently renovated block in downtown Wetumpka. Next they went to the City Administration Building to tour the Kelley Fitzpatrick Memorial Art Gallery and the Crater Exhibit. Hostess there was Janice Graham Whorton where classmates found her presentation of Wetumpka’s Crater most interesting. The memorial service was “We Remember …”
a presentation prepared by Carolyn Heisler McQuaig. There was a page for each of the 28 deceased classmates that played across the TV screen all day. Sylvia Moon Grant, class reporter, gave a report before lunch remembering two class officers, Rosemary Lyle Tanner and Jack Venable, and included other dear friends. Ending the day’s activities was a delicious lunch catered by White Wings and David Craig Music playing 50’s songs. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing and reconnecting with friends saying this was one of the best reunions yet. Plans are to have another one in 2018.
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“I knitted these in one week,” she said, pointing at a batch of freshly knitted, brightly colored caps. “I can make one in a couple of hours,” she said. “I could do it in my sleep.” These caps and other knitted items may end up in far away destinations. For two years the group made knitted hats and other items for service members who were stationed on vessels docked in the Mobile Bay. “We make dresses out of pillow cases to send to girls overseas.” Last year, a lot of them went to Maine because it’s so cold up there. The Elmore Baptist Association mission has grown over time and today they depend heavily on donations to continue the efforts. However, there are times when Neighbors will reach into her own pocket to continue these projects. “We go the second Tuesday of every month and I take my caps,” she said. “If they have collected any
yarn they give it to me. I buy some myself. “It gives me something to do and it’s relaxing. “ While Neighbors has been knitting for the Elmore Baptist Association for seven years, she has been knitting for much longer. “It’s been a long time. I’m 88 years old.” Neighbors says she enjoys trying new knitting designs and is excited every time she has the opportunity to just that. “If I see a new pattern that I haven’t used, I just have to seen how it will turnout,” she said. With so much enthusiasm, Neighbors plans to crochet even more caps for the mission and she is thinking of teaching others how to knit and crochet. If you would like more information on the Elmore Baptist Association mission, call 334-567-7321.
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Aerospace Connections in Education program with their students. Both Broadway and Wilson, along with Montgomery Catholic Prep teacher Mindy Walski were invited to an all-expense paid summer week’s trip to Pensacola Naval Air Station in June to participate in the CAP Aerospace Education school where they learned about even more resources that will stimulate their students with an interest in STEM careers. They will all be invited next summer to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, to Nellis Air Force Base, for a week learning about cutting edge aerospace careers, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations. Wilson said that she incorporates the AFA’s ACE program as part of her classroom activities on Friday. Specifically she mentioned that this year her focus for her students has been on hydraulics and engineering. Wilson, who has taught for the last nine years in Holtville, said she was somewhat shocked by the honor. “I was humbled,” she said. “I don’t feel like I should get an award for doing my job, but it is nice to be recognized.”
Broadway said she was very excited to be named a recipient of the award. “It was unreal, awesome,” she said. “To have that kind of recognition, it makes you aware that you are really doing something in a child’s life.” Broadway said she had been using the ACE program for some time and said that it is very useful for teachers. “I think overall the program is a really great resource for teachers,” she said. “It is $35 to register with the Civil Air Patrol, but you receive so much and it is free each year thereafter. I really don’t understand why there aren’t more teachers that utilize this resource.” Broadway said last year her students build robotic arms, they even had a football rocket that they threw as part of an experiment. Broadway said she also had a speaker come from General Motors in Detroit and speak to students about hydraulics. “It (the ACE program) really is a great program and the kids love it,” she said.
Chase Ultimately about 5-miles later on the highway Phelps would run off the right side of the roadway about a quarter mile above Linville Funeral Home, Franklin said. Phelps was said to have hit a culvert, which sent the vehicle careening through the air an into the tree line The car caught fire, Franklin said, and the deputy ultimately had to break into the vehi-
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cle through its windows to remove the driver and passenger. Franklin said state troopers helped at the scene. According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency press release, neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt. “That man is very fortunate to be alive,” Franklin said. Phelps, who is also
Inmates The DOC document said Gladney was serving a life sentence from a manslaughter conviction in 2006, while Williams was in prison for 5 years on charges of second-degree rape. This is at least the Williams third stabbing incident
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at the prison this year along with reports of another that resulted in a death in March, and a stabbing injury in April. In early 2015 there was at least one stabbing death reported.
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from McCalla, was transported to UAB by helicopter, the release stated. Franklin said when Phelps had recovered he would be taken into custody with charges both in Elmore and Tallapoosa counties. Phelps, he said, had recently served a stint in Easterling Correctional Facility and had outstanding arrest warrants for parole violations. Franklin said he had
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talked with Phelps’ mother who told him that Phelps was in the same type of vehicle over the weekend at her house, but found it odd he parked in rear portion of their yard. Phelps’ mother also said her son recently told her he had once more began using methamphetamines, and “ice,” Franklin said.
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Places 1, 3 and 5 were not contested. Jackie Stearns is the newly selected Place 1 council member, Enez Gates retains her spot at Place 3 and David Goodwin takes over in Place 5. Newly elected members of the council will be sworn in on November 7 at the council’s regularly scheduled meeting.
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The Observer strives to report the news honestly, fairly and with integrity, to take a leadership role and act as a positive influence in our community, to promote business, to provide for the welfare of our employees, to strive for excellence in everything we do and, above all, to treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.
We need more pets and fewer politicians JODY FULLER Guest Columnist
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olitical season is the most wonderful time of the year,” said no
one ever. I’ve gotten to where I don’t even want to turn on my television. Whether it’s the terrorism or criminal activity at home or abroad or the chaos, corruption and Kardashian-like atmosphere of the presidential campaign, it’s just too much to bear, and I don’t want to see it. Make no mistake about it; I’m not naïve. I know what’s going on in the world, but I don’t feel the need to be inundated by it 24/7. I don’t bury my head in the sand. I do, however, choose to spend my time more wisely. I pray. I work. I write. I read. I garden. I cook. I clean. I crochet. I also spend the bulk of each day with my critters. “I love a dog. He does nothing for political reasons,” said cowboy, humorist, and American icon Will Rogers Ruby, my three year old chocolate lab is “wonderfully spoiled” according to my veterinarian, and rightfully so. She is quite simply the best dog ever and most people know that, whether they want to admit it or not. A couple of years ago, Ruby and I were at the drive-thru at Chick-Fil-A and the young lady at the window looked into my vehicle with excitement. “Oh my gosh! You’re friends with my mother on Facebook,” she said. I confidently sucked in air through my nose like Barney Fife, but before I could exhale, she said “Because I recognize your dog.” My ego was quickly deflated, and that’s ok. Ruby is no politician. She loves unconditionally and lit-
erally wants to be at my side through thick and through thin. All she wants to do is make me happy. In fairness to politicians, it’s not always their job to make you happy. It’s wonderful if they can, but they also have to look at the greater good, which may or may not be what you want. Ruby on the other hand only wants to please me. All I have to do is feed her, house her, pet her, and throw the ball for her a thousand times a day. Each night, when we first get in the bed, she lays at my side but rests her head on my chest. In other words, she is wonderfully spoiled, as am I. Abbey, my cat, comes to bed at her discretion but does so in stride with us more times than not. She’s a really good cat. Abbey is much more like a politician. There are times she is just the sweetest thing in the world for all the right reasons; however, there are other times when she just shows up when she wants something. You know, like the politician who conveniently starts going back to church during election season. With all the bedlam around the globe, it’s important for us to keep our eyes open and our ears to the ground, but it’s also important to focus on the good things in our lives. There is so much good in this world, but all too often, it seems to get trumped by all the negativity. God has blessed us with this big, beautiful world. We, too, are wonderfully spoiled, but we always find ways to mess things up. Perhaps we just need more pets and fewer politicians. I don’t know. I have a ball to throw. For the record, I don’t really crochet, at least not yet. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@ jodyfuller.com.
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Voter hacking issues a real concern
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ecently there have been reports that Russian hackers breached voter information in Illinois and Arizona. These breaches are part of what appears to be the ongoing interference of Russia or Russian operatives in our election cycle. Russian hackers also apparently gained access to databases belonging to the Democratic National Committee recently. Those hacks have been well known due to the site Wikileaks obtaining access to them. So far we have not received any reports of similar activities in Alabama, but the concern remains that our information could also be easily hacked by Russian operatives. These issues are concerning because they appear to show some attempt by the Russians to either influence our elections or to profit from information obtained about registered voters. One of the issues with our modern voting systems and our computerized data processing systems are that elections are actually in some respects easier to rig now than they ever have been. Concerns lately, especially in Republican states, is that election fraud will come more in the form of individual voter fraud, where ineligible voters will cast ballots illegally. Wetumpka recently experienced allegations of such behavior. But the reality is that we are much more susceptible to the machines being rigged than any
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individual voter fraud. During local elections in Kentucky two years ago I closely observed the election process, including the handling of and relaying of information from the voting machines used by the county I worked in. I was amazed at how easy it would be to actually rig a machine to spit out whatever voter totals you wanted with just a few simple modifications. In fact, I read a story recently where a Princeton professor hacked into a voting machine in less than eight minutes. It was an older model, but one still in use in several states. The fact that the data in a voting machine would be that easy to hack is quite concerning, especially for the effect it could have on our elections. Elections are an important part of the American experience. The fact that we have generally had free and fair elections separates us from countries where election fraud is rampant and the results of elections almost always called into question by neutral observers. If our election processes now become subject to tampering, especially by foreign powers out
to weaken our stance in the world, it could be catastrophic for our country. Additionally, when voting machines and machines holding sensitive voter information are hacked, that voters personal information is now out in the open. Anyone who has had a credit card stolen, or been the victim of identity theft is well aware of the difficulties involved in repairing such a situation. Imagine your personal information in the hands of Russian hackers bent on influencing a federal election. I don’t pretend to have a solution to this problem. I am not suggesting a return to wholly paper-based election methods, but our current system is subject to severe tampering and possible fraud. If we cannot trust the ultimate result of our elections, how then can we support our system of government? It appears as though the only solution is for greater security on these devices, but the world of IT is one of constant innovation. For each advance in security, there is an additional advance of those seeking to thwart that security. Perhaps then the only solution is to put protocols in place with enhanced human oversight of the process in an attempt to ensure votes are calculated properly? Again the answer to this problem is not clear, but it is one we must solve in order to ensure the integrity of our elections.
Labor Day is tribute to American worker
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ith Labor Day approaching it signifies that the long hot summer will soon be coming to an end. It seems that the summers are getting hotter and hotter. I was born and raised in south Alabama so I was accustomed to long hot summers. I remember when there was no air conditioning in houses or cars. It was hot, but seems hotter today. I think we have gotten softer. It also seems that we do not have the spring or fall seasons anymore. All of a sudden one day in mid May it is 86 degrees and it never goes below that through mid September, or maybe even October. We have about five months out of the year where the temperature is mostly in the 90s. This Monday is Labor Day. It usually does not cool off much, but we Alabamians seem to think that Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. I guess it is because it also usually marks the beginning of college football season. For those of us who are political junkies Labor Day also marks the beginning of the political season. In past political years most campaigns for the November general election kicked off on Labor Day. This year is a biggie because 2016 is a presidential year. This year will bring to life one of the nastiest presidential races in memory. Both candidates already have unfavorable ratings of over 50 percent. That means that whoever is elected, the majority of the people in the country will hate their president. In bygone days, every major candidate for statewide office would be in northwest Alabama this Monday. There is an event held in the northwest corner of
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Alabama known as the Terry Family Reunion. It is the largest family reunion in Alabama. Serious Alabama politicians know about this annual event that has been going on for many years. Not everyone who attends this family reunion has Terry family roots, but a good many do. It has become a must-do event for aspiring statewide and definitely local candidates. Every candidate for sheriff, probate judge, legislature or constable will be at the Terry Reunion, which is held in the corner of Lawrence County. It is an event for all politicians but especially for those from the Quad Cities of Sheffield, Florence, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals and also for politicians from the counties of Colbert, Lauderdale, Franklin, Lawrence, and Morgan. In the past you can be assured that every statewide candidate for lieutenant. governor, Supreme Court and every other constitutional office would be there. The Terry Family Reunion will have everything to eat, especially good barbeque. There will be political speeches and lots of oneon-one campaigning. Although there will be Labor Day barbecues from one end of the state to the other, none will be as political as the Terry Family Reunion just south of Tuscumbia and just north of Moulton and Russellville. Labor Day is also a day to salute the American worker. We
salute and honor our working men and women. As we salute and honor our Alabama workers, it should be noted that Alabama has historically been one of the most unionized states in the South. Even with the upcoming presidential election on the horizon, I do not see how the last one third of this political year could be nearly as exciting or eventful as the first two thirds of the year have been in Alabama politics. The Mike Hubbard conviction, the Roy Moore removal from the bench, and the sensational salacious Robert Bentley saga are fodder for another book. The legislature does not appear overly interested in moving forward with impeachment proceedings against ole Bentley. It is common knowledge that the feds are interested in and investigating his affair. Therefore, their poking their nose into his business would be like getting the cart ahead of the horse. It would also amount to the pot calling the kettle black. It would be hard to explain or defend voting for a man indicted for 23 counts of felony ethics law transgressions as your leader/speaker and then voting to impeach a poor old 74-year-old retired doctor, who has not stolen a dime and does not even take a salary as governor. It would give a new meaning to the word hypocrisy. Happy Labor Day! 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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Area Calendar August 31 Summer Celebration Revival at Santuck Baptist Church. Speaker: Pastor Bill Overstreet Worship Leader: Michael Reid Sunday, Aug. 28 Service Times: 9 & 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday – Wednesday August 29-31 service Time: 7 p.m. For more information, please call 567-2364.
September 1-3 Camp Stew Sale at Cedarwood Community Church, Hwy 231 N. Wallsboro, Sept 1 and 2 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 3 from 7 a.m. to noon. Stew is $8 for large microwaveable container. All proceeds go to church building fund to help complete the inside of the church. For information please call Jo Parker at 514-0242; Laura Knight at 567-2457 or Pastor Roger Olsen at 567-0476.
September 3 Emerald Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Labor Day Weekend BBQ Sale on Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the EMVFD Fire Station at 1785 Old Ware Road in Wetumpka.
Boston butts may be purchased for $30 and plates for $8. The plates will include BBQ pork or ½ chicken, potato salad, baked beans and bread. Cakes will also be available for purchase whole for $25 or $2 per slice. For information or tickets, please call 5676077 or 567-0405.
September 11 Sunday is homecoming at River Road Baptist Church. We would like to invite everyone to come and join us in our homecoming celebration. Preaching is at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow. Everyone is always welcome to come and worship with us. We look forward to seeing you there.
September 13, October 11, November 15, January 10, February 4 and March 14 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: Sept. 13th, Oct. 11th , Nov. 15th , Jan. 10th , Feb. 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.
September 19 The annual Taste of Eclectic is scheduled for September 19. The event will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Elmore County High School Cafeteria. The cost of the event is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Funds go to support the Veteran’s Park in Eclectic.
September 20 Seeing Is Believing is the theme of the next Tuesdays with Kelly meeting when Kathie Buntin and her mother, Bennie Kennedy, from Dothan Alabama will discuss flower arranging for the church altar. The door prize will be a devotional booklet “Seasons of Hope and Encouragement” written by Cindy Childress. Music will be provided by Mary Wolfe. Drinks and dessert are compliments of the Rumbling Waters Arts Club so bring your sack lunch to this “lunch and learn” event at noon on the third Tuesday of each month at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery 408 South Main Street in Wetumpka, Alabama. Free and open to the public.
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 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:
JOBS available Advertising Sales Representative Alexander City & Wetumpka Offices As an Advertising sales representative you will be expected to develop new business and maintain an existing account base of clients for The Alexander City Outlook, The Wetumpka Herald, The Dadeville Record, The Tallassee Tribune, The Eclectic Observer, Lake Magazine, Lake Martin Living Magazine, Elmore County Living Magazine, Digital Sales and other special publications.
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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 334-313-1646. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. For ages 12 and older. $32 for four classes. Taught every Saturday by Cliff Wayne. 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 firsttime reunion will be held on Nov. 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 CLUBsecond 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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‘I’ve had that surgery’– a lesson on silence is golden
ccasionally, someone will ask me how many times I’ve been in the hospital. For a little fun, I often reply, “Oh, I’ve lost count, but probably thousands of times.” They usually look at me like I’m either crazy or just plain lying. Then I explain that I’ve been there as a minister, not as a patient. Jean’s recent stay in the hospital caused me to reminisce about some of those hospital experiences. Some people love to show off their battle wounds and scars, even when they shouldn’t! With 30 years of pastoral experience, I’ve seen it all – whether I wanted to or not! One older gentleman showed me a pill bottle that he had filled with gall stones – his gall stones. The doctor had given them to him as a souvenir. I rammed my hands in my pockets
in fear that he might pour them out. I sure was glad the doctor didn’t give him his gall bladder! I approached an open hospital room door of a church member once, only to see her standing inside with her back to the door. She wore one of those “tie in the back” hospital gowns, only it was not tied. I ducked back quickly into the hallway, hoping they had not seen me. I heard her daughter say, “Mama, someone was at the door and I think it was your pastor.” Her mama said, “Well, if it was he just saw my....” Well, never mind, you get the picture. I came back later for an awkward visit. Neither of us mentioned that I had been by earlier. One church where I served had a number of retired pastors in the congregation. A couple of them liked to visit the hospitals
DR. BILL KING Faith Columnist
with me. I enjoyed their company but one of them, whom we will call Bro. Jones, liked to compare notes with the patients. I suppose he thought he was comforting them but sometimes he was anything but comforting. He told one patient that his twin brother had the exact same thing he had and had died from it! Once he went with me to visit a lady, who was scheduled to have a hysterectomy. I thought Bro. Jones and I had discussed the nature of her surgery but evidently something got lost in trans-
lation. Right before we prayed and they wheeled her down to surgery, Bro. Jones patted her on the hand and said, “Now sister, don’t you worry about a thing. You are going to be fine because God is going to take care of you. I know, because I’ve had this same surgery three times and it is a piece of cake!” Mrs. Jones didn’t say a word and I quickly said, “Let’s pray.” I stammered and stuttered as I searched for something to say after that. I said amen, grabbed Bro. Jones by the hand, and practically ran out of the room dragging him with me. I wanted to laugh but at the same time crawl under the bed. In the hall, I asked, “Bro. Jones, do you not know what surgery she is having?” He said, “She’s having kidney stones removed, isn’t she?” I answered, “No!” When I
told him what she was having, he turned red and said, “I’m going back in there and tell her that I’ve never had that one.” I said, “No you’re not! I’m pretty sure she knows that without you telling her.” There’s an old children’s song that says, “O be careful little mouth what you say.” Solomon once said, “Do not be rash with your mouth.” Sometimes silence really is golden. Dr. Bill King writes a weekly column that appears in several newspapers across Alabama. He is a director of missions in Opelika/Auburn, published author, singer/songwriter, musician, published author, and performs Christian humor as Billy Bob Bohannon (www.brobillybob.com). You may contact him at bkpreach@ yahoo.com.
Religion Briefs Tallassee Church of Christ
Announces our new minister, Charlie Boddy. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. worship service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m. Visitor’s welcome at all services 334-283-5437 209 Gilmer Ave.
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
On Sept. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/
St. Vincent de Paul
OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ and FM 101.1 in Tallassee. Listen Live on www.wacqradio.com or the TuneIn app on your smartphone. The pastor of St. Vincent de Paul is Monsignor Charles Troncale. Sept. 4 - Which Came First part 1 Sept. 11 - Which Came First part 2
St John All Nations Pentecostal Foundation Church
Members of St. John All Nations Pentecostal Church cordially invite all
Churches to magnify the Lord with us during our Annual Joint Sunday School and Missionary Service. Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Subject is Noah and the Ark, study text: Gen 6:5, 8-22 and Missionary Service at 11:30 a.m. Guest Speaker Overseer Lessie Parker. The New Beginning Full Gospel All Nations Pentecostal Church, Notasulga, AL. We pray you will be available to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Elam Baptist
Elam Baptist Church winds down after a busy summer season. The summer began with VBS “Submerged” in June. Father’s Day was celebrated with a family covered dish meal following the morning worship service. The children enjoyed a “Back to School Fun Day” with water slide, games, activities, snack food and watermelon the end of July. The “Blessing of the Back Packs” was observed to encourage the children as they return to school activities for the next year. A gospel singing featuring Mark Lanier Quartet was well attended by members and the community and enjoyed by everyone. A nice finger food fellowship followed. The ladies special study group completed “Battle Plan for Prayer” led by Julie Bridgman. The sunny senior adults have enjoyed breakfast the second Monday of each month and also
visited “Peach Park” in Clanton in July. The event was enjoyed and well attended. As summer is over and fall is in the air, the new church year begins Sept. 1 for 2016-2017. Elam pastor and members look forward to the new church year and reaching others for Jesus Christ in outreach, Bible study, fellowship and activities. The Elam Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 6 p.m. with director, Kevin Lanier. Leading praise & worship during the morning service is Melanie Garner, Amy Hughes, Connor Teague, Gracie Teague and Cici Clark along with Kevin Lanier. Everyone is welcome and has a special invitation to join us at Elam for all worship, events and fellowship. You will be blessed. Hope to see you in CH RCH. What is missing in CH RCH? U are! So, make it complete and be in CHURCH.
Carrville Baptist Church
Sunday, Sept.25, join us for our Fall Community Celebration. There will be inflatables, games, a train, pony rides, food and much more. Our regular Sunday services are Sunday school 9:15 a.m., morning worship 10:30 a.m and all Sunday evening activities are at 6 p.m. Our Wednesday night activities are at 6:30 p.m.
Lake Pointe Baptist
Super Sunday evenings, revival-themed services at Lake Pointe Baptist Church, 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama, the last two Sunday evenings of August and the first two Sunday evenings of September. That’s Aug. 21 and Aug. 28, then Sept. 4 and Sept. 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening. Special guest speaker is Dr. Ray Cummings, pastor of Golden Acres Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come hear the exciting challenge from God’s Word. For answers to your questions, call the church at 256.373.3293 and leave your message or email pastor@lakepointebaptist.com
East Tallassee United Methodist Church
The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vendors are welcome: new items, old items, crafts, youth groups, ball teams, baked goods, produce and food. The flea market is sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located across from City Hall. We will offer various priced booths. To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.
Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 5675754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 5692825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5674325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook
Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 5691952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 5674458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 3121878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-3665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist
5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 569-2851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 514-1097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 567-3668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-5389415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 5670620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 567-0311 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 5691510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 567-9886 Church at the Brook
2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God Hwy 143, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 5670476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 569-2122 EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 252-8618 Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-7534 St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook HOLINESS New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-9211 Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St., Wetumpka 514-3114 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 9235 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-8100 LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1405 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-8339 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cobbs Ford Rd., Millbrook LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church 2175 Cobbs Ford Rd., Prattville PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 100 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8135 Millbrook Presbyterian Corner of Main St. & Coosada Rd. Valley View Presbyterian - PCA 4125 Rifle Range Rd. Wetumpka 3862386 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore 514-1020 INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 541-2552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-2375 Central United Methodist Church 11721 Central Plank Rd. Central
Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore 567-8653 First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka 5677865 First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood, Millbrook Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Rd., Titus Mulder Memorial United Methodist 3454 Fire Tower Rd., Wetumpka 567-4225 New Style United Methodist 64 Old Georgia Plank Spur, Wetumpka 567-9840 Oak Valley Station United Methodist 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee 541-3924 Pierce Chapel United Methodist 1003 Pierce Chapel Rd., Santuck 2656099 Providence United Methodist 1540 Providence Rd., Titus Robinson Springs Methodist Church 5980 Main St., Millbrook Trinity United Methodist 135 Little Weoka Creek Rd., Equality 567-9997 Union United Methodist 691 Central Rd. Eclectic Wallsboro United Methodist 11066 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Millbrook Church of the Nazarene 3251 Browns Rd., Millbrook PENTECOSTAL Faith Deliverance Church 475 Jackson St., Elmore 567-9209 OTHER Central Bible Chapel 3630 Edgewood Rd., Millbrook Chapel of Praise Hwy. 14, Millbrook Cornerstone Full Gospel 9301 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 East Chapel MP Church Airport Rd., Millbrook Grace Bible Church 2251 Main St., Millbrook Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka 514-9292 New Life Church - Millbrook Sanctuary Worship Center 1688 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka Servant Fellowship Church P O Box 1423, Wetumpka 567-2190 servantfellowshipchurch@windstream.net The Worship Center 2705 Williams Rd., Wetumpka Time of Refreshing Fellowship 117 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-7750 Victory Temple (Pentecostal church) 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-7779 Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka 514-2730
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From Cruisin’ to Campin’ all for the critters of Elmore County By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
A motorcycle club’s local chapter will again work to support an area animal shelter, and nearing its 15th year raising funds the group has different plans this year to “test ride” what it wants to see for the charity’s future. This will be the Predator’s Riding Club’s 14th year holding an annual event for the “critters” of Elmore County Humane Shelter. This year though they will set out on something entirely new to the club in its history with the shelter. Their well-known one-day run, “Cruisin’ fer Critters,” will be extended into a weekend-long
rally event dubbed, “Campin’ fer Critters.” It will be open to the public, on the weekend of Sept. 10-11, with the gates opening 9 a.m. Saturday and closing noon Sunday at the Reeltown Lion’s Club Rodeo Grounds just outside of Notasulga. “What we’re trying out,” said Sherry Clowell, one of the main organizers of the event. ”We’re going to have a 24-hour, day-anda-half motorcycle rally. But she said anyone 21 and over was welcome regardless of whether or not they owned a cruiser or a crotch rocket. She said there would be live rock-and-roll music, food and merchandise vendors, and motorcy-
cle-based games. A flyer the Predator’s put out said there were primitive camping lots available at the b.y.o.b. event and a entry fee of $15 per person, with all proceeds going “directly” to the shelter. Clowell also said there would be a “50/50” ticket raffle with the winnings going half to the ticket’s purchaser, while the other half also went to ECHS. She said it was their second “Camping” event, but it was a trial-run for next year She said it was a vision the members, along with her late husband, shared, to see the event grow into a sort of three-day festival all in time for its 15th anniversary.
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Students in for overseas lectures
William Green, a 10th and 11th grade history teacher at Tallassee High School is on a short deployment with the Army Reserve in Germany. Using the audio from his Promethean Board and two MacBooks, he is able to communicate with his students in each class period from across the Big Pond. Mr. Green has already given his students a look into his military job, and they have even discussed some of the culture of the local people.
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Elmore County aims to pass by No. 3 Green Wave By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
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Rising senior quaterback Will Venable looks to lead Elmore County over Leeds in a battle of unbeatens.
This week, Elmore County’s got Leeds fever, and the only thing that could cure it is more air. Mostly relying on a now-proven potent rushing attack, led by sophomore running back D.J. Patrick, the first two games, the Panthers may turn to experienced quarterback Will Venable to get their first win over No. 3 Leeds at Homer Stiles Field Friday at 7 p.m. “We may have to,” ECHS head football coach Norman Dean said. “You try to always take advantage of whatever the other team may give you. We threw the ball a few times against (Alabama Christian Academy). We ran the ball well so we stuck to that against ACA. “It’ll kind of depend on how many they put in the box to stop the run, and if they do, we’ll throw it.” Through Elmore County’s two wins to start the year, Venable only has 21 pass attempts with 11 completions for 267 yards and two touchdowns. The senior has connected with five different receivers, with junior Terrence Head being his favorite target with four catches for a team-high 129 yards and a score. Senior Tyric Belyeu hauled in the other receiving touchdown, and has three grabs for 72 yards through two contests. Patrick has produced the bulk of the Panthers’ offense -- behind an experienced offensive line featuring senior Jakobi Bickley and Ryan Rush -- carrying the ball 36 times for 331 yards and five touchdowns. Whether the Green Wave (2-0), captained by First-Team All-State defensive lineman Isaiah Sharp-Perry, stack the line of scrimmage to stop Patrick or not, Dean said playing Leeds the last two seasons, their athleticism and size has negated ECHS’s offensive counter. “They’re large, and they got speed. Last year, they were so good on defense that they didn’t have calls for this gap,” Dean said. “They just lined up where they wanted to and go. They were good enough to do that, they have that much speed and athleticism. “We can’t afford to be wrong, in the wrong gap or anything. Leeds, with their speed and athleticism, can be lined up wrong and still be successful.” Elmore County plays at Leeds Friday at 7 p.m.
ASWA WEEK 3 FOOTBALL POLLS Class 7A 1. McGill-Toolen (29) (2-0) 2. Spain Park (2-0) 3. Hewitt-Trussville (1) (2-0) 4. Hoover (1-1) 5. Murphy (1-0) 6. Central-Phenix City (1-1) 7. James Clemens (0-1) 8. Lee-Montgomery (2-0) 9. Bob Jones (1-1) 10. Vestavia Hills (1-0) Others receiving votes: Foley (2-0), Buckhorn (1-0) 9, Auburn (1-1), Mountain Brook (2-0), Mary Montgomery (1-1), Theodore (2-0), Thompson (1-0), Davidson (1-1) 3, Gadsden City (0-2). Class 6A 1. Clay-Chalkville (28) (2-0) 2. Blount (1) (2-0) 3. Spanish Fort (1-1) 4. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (2-0) 5. Opelika (1) (2-0) 6. Oxford (2-0) 7. Saraland (2-0) 8. Gardendale (2-0) 9t. Bessemer City (1-1) 9t. Park Crossing (1-1) Others receiving votes: Hartselle (2-0), Wetumpka (2-0), Benjamin Russell (0-1), Minor (2-0), SouthsideGadsden (2-0), Austin (1-1), Chelsea (2-0), Parker (1-0). Class 5A 1. Jackson (17) (1-0) 2. St. Paul’s (11) (1-1) 3. Russellville (1) (1-0) 4. Mortimer Jordan (1) (1-1) 5. Beauregard (1-0) 6. Etowah (1-1) 7. Guntersville (1-0) 8. Brooks (1-1) 9. Alexandria (0-1) 10. Central-Clay Co. (2-0) Others receiving votes: Scottsboro (1-0), Calera (2-0), Eufaula (1-1), Sylacauga (2-0), Wenonah (1-0), Mae Jemison (1-1), Corner (2-0), Carroll (1-0), Demopolis (1-1). Class 4A 1. Cordova (28) (2-0) 2. Andalusia (1) (2-0) 3t. Leeds (1) (2-0) 3t. UMS-Wright (1-1) 5. Madison Acad. (0-1) 6. West Limestone (2-0) 7. Munford (0-1) 8. Thomasville (1-0) 9. Haleyville (2-0) 10. North Jackson (0-1) Others receiving votes: Jacksonville (2-0), Handley (0-1), Madison Co. (0-1), Montgomery Catholic (2-0), Tallassee (2-0), Randolph (2-0) 6, Wilson (2-0), Elmore Co. (2-0), Fayette Co. (0-2), Winfield (2-0), Cherokee Co. (0-2). Class 3A
1. Piedmont (29) (2-0) 2. Gordo (1) (2-0) 3. Opp (1-0) 4. Montevallo (1-0) 5. T.R. Miller (0-1) 6. Oakman (1-0) 7. Bayside Acad. (1-1) 8. Hillcrest-Evergreen (0-1) 9. Colbert Co. (0-1) 10. Glencoe (2-0) Others receiving votes: Straughn (1-0), Mobile Chr. (1-0), Daleville (0-1), Randolph Co. (1-0), Flomaton (2-0), Lauderdale Co. (0-1), Walter Wellborn (1-0), J.B. Pennington (2-0), Greene Co. (2-0), Weaver (2-0), West Morgan (2-0) 3, Locust Fork (2-0) 2, Clarke Co. (0-1) 1. Class 2A 1. Elba (30) (1-0) 2. Washington Co. (1-0) 3. Fyffe (1-0) 4. G.W. Long (1-0) 5. Lanett (2-0) 6. New Brockton (1-0) 7. LaFayette (2-0) 8. Cleveland (1-0) 9. Tanner (0-2) 10. Red Bay (2-0) Others receiving votes: Aliceville (0-1), Sheffield (1-1), Leroy (1-0), J.U. Blacksher (1-1) 3, Southern Choctaw (1-0) 1, Gaston (0-2) Class 1A 1. Maplesville (24) (0-0) 2. Linden (6) (1-0) 3. Pickens Co. (1-0) 4. Spring Garden (1-0) 5. Brantley (0-1) 6. Cedar Bluff (0-1) 7. Berry (2-0) 8t. Decatur Heritage (0-1) 8t. Sweet Water (0-1) 10. Addison (2-0) Others receiving votes: Notasulga (1-1), Wadley (1-0), Marengo (1-0), Georgiana (1-1), Houston Co. (2-0), Hubbertville (1-0), McKenzie (1-1), R.A. Hubbard (1-1), Hackleburg (1-0) 2, Loachapoka (0-2), Woodville (1-0). AISA 1. Bessemer Acad. (30) (3-0) 2. Escambia Acad. (2-0) 3. Autauga Acad. (1-0) 4. Monroe Acad. (1-1) 5. Marengo Acad. (1-0) 6. Lowndes Acad. (1-0) 7. Fort Dale Acad. (1-0) 8. Northside Methodist (2-0) 9. S. Choctaw Acad. (2-0) 10. Chambers Acad. (1-0) Others receiving votes: Pike Liberal (1-0), Abbeville Chr. (0-2), Springwood (1-0), Jackson Acad. (1-1), Clarke Prep (0-1), Lee-Scott (0-1), Morgan Acad. (1-1), Hooper Acad. (1-0).
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Elmore County juniors Sarah Ingram (3) and Hannah Hughes (21) fail to block an attack from an Alabama Christian Academy hitter during a match at the ECHS-hosted tri-match last Thursday.
Elmore County goes 0-2 in season-opening tri-match By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor
Almost will only get Elmore County as far as the bus ride home. That’s what ECHS volleyball coach Kimberly Moncrief told her team Tuesday at practice, as they prepared to travel to Dadeville Wednesday to play its first Class 4A, Area 6 match of the season. The Panthers dropped both matches in the season-opening tri-match they hosted, losing 2-0 to Alabama Christian Academy and falling 2-1 to Benjamin Russell. Elmore County took the first set and pulled four points within winning the match, but BRHS held on for the last two frames. “We knew both of those teams would be extremely competitive and would be a tough way to begin the season,” Moncrief said. “But we use both of those teams as usually our measuring points. We like to see where we stack up so we know what we can work on and need to do. “With Benjamin Russell the way we played them, we were pleased coming away from that. We didn’t make as many errors against them, we were able to take that first set. We played the second game here, we were four points away from winning that match. But that still means
we lost. We just have to keep pushing forward to where we can take one of those matches where we would know that we’ve beaten a historically strong team.” Against ACA to start the tri-match, Moncrief said the Panthers accumulated too many selfinflicted errors and service woes. “I think that match would have been a lot closer if we had been able to control ourselves a little better. Consistency is what we’re going to need to work on,” the coach said. And that consistency can’t come soon enough as ECHS opened area play Wednesday. “That’s very tough to do to get them in the right mindset. That is one reason we scheduled the tri-match with two tougher teams because we want to come in expecting to have to fight, expecting to have to play,” Moncrief said. “Our area teams are solid, usually are strong athletically. We know kind of what to expect. We have to come in on top of our game as best as we can. It would’ve been nice to have a couple more matches to get the rhythm going. We’ve done it before, we just have to go down there and work hard, play at the top of our games and not make as many mistakes.” The Panthers play at Billingsley today at 5:30 p.m.