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Man sentenced to 20 years for child sex abuse From Staff Reports news@clantonadvertiser.com
A Clanton man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in the Alabama Department
of Corrections on sodomy and child sex abuse charges. Joshua Cole Cleckler, 22, was sentenced by Chilton County Circuit Judge John B. Bush to 20 years in prison for
two counts of sodomy in the first degree and one count of sexual abuse of a child less than 12, according to court documents. Cleckler was arrested in January 2014 and in-
dicted by an August 2014 grand jury. The victim in the case was 3 years old at the time the abuse occurred at residences near the Hinkle Road area of Chilton County
and on Second Avenue S. in Clanton, according to a press release from the 19th Circuit District Attorney’s Office. According to the senSee ABUSE, Page 6
New medical clinic offers aid to Maplesville anthony.richards@ clantonadvertiser.com
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Take a seat: The spacious waiting room that welcomes patients at the clinic’s Maplesville location.
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EVENTS Nov. 28: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Inc. will host a blood drive at the Walmart in Clanton from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nov. 29: Lime Springs United Methodist Church will host The Dixie Echoes from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Dixie Echoes will be worshipping with the congregation at the 11 a.m. service. A sandwich lunch will served at noon, with the singing to begin at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to kick off the Advent season with a great day of praise, singing, worship, and fellowship. Call (205) 245-7299 for more information. Dec. 3: The Clanton Christmas Tree Lighting will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Downtown Corner Park located at Second Ave. N. and Sixth St. The emcee will be Sally Pitts. There will be live entertainment. The event is sponsored by the city of Clanton. Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected to arrive at 5 p.m.
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Cahaba Medical Care opened its new location in Maplesville on Nov. 9, and has offered a sense of relief among the community in just a matter of weeks. “We’ve only been opened three weeks, and with every week we’ve gotten more and more patients,” Cahaba Medical Care Family Nurse Practitioner Christy Hunter said. “It has just taken some time to get our name out there.” Dr. John B. Waits founded Cahaba Medical Care in 2002 with the main location in Centreville. He formed the practice under the idea of providing for smaller rural communities. The goal of the outfit is to not turn anyone down in need of medical assistance. They hope to ensure the health of the town for years to come. “It doesn’t matter if
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Christmas wishes: Chilton County Department of Human Resources staff and family—including (left to right) Cathy Stephens, Jake Glass, Gracie Jones, Marilyn Colson, Missy Jones, John Rittman, Francine Lewis and Corey Stephens—are helping the office’s annual Christmas Wishes program.
Support sought for Christmas program County Department of Special to the Advertiser Human Resources is working hard to make Every child deserves sure the foster children in a holiday full of hope the area have just that this and joy, and the Chilton Christmas season. By Chanel Bingham
DHR is partnering with individuals in the community to provide Christmas presents for 90 foster children in Chilton County through the Christmas
Wishes project. This endeavor has always received “wonderful” support, said See CHRISTMAS, Page 6
Above and beyond the call of duty CARE Ambulance employees nominated for prestigious award By Ashley Burks Special to the Advertiser
Two CARE Ambulance employees were awarded with Quarterly Employee Awards on Nov. 20, but the recognition is not stopping there. Michelle Glass, a paramedic, and Mitchell Keener, an EMT, have also been nominated for the Sophus Falck Award for going above and beyond the call of duty after an Oct. 18 incident in Clanton. Medics were called CONTRIBUTED to the scene in the 200 Block of Third Avenue Service recognized: CARE Ambulance paramedic Michelle Glass (second from left) and EMT Mitch Keener (third from left) received awards Friday and are pictured See DUTY, Page 6 with Operations Manager Dewayne Watley and Vice President Kevin Harralson.
Dec. 4: The Rotary Club of Chilton County will host Clanton’s annual Christmas parade. The parade will start with a competition of the floats at 5 p.m. The first-prize winner will receive $150, second place $100 and third place $50. For those wanting to participate in the parade, registration forms can be picked up at Clanton City Hall (500 Second Ave. N.) or The Clanton Advertiser (1109 Seventh St. N.). The Rotary Club has made the registration form available online. Just visit their Facebook page at “Rotary Club of Chilton County” for details. Those who have already submitted a registration form are being asked to submit it again, as there was a glitch in the software that prevented it from processing. The deadline for registration is Nov. 28. If submitted after that date, there will be a late filing fee of $25. The Christmas parade will begin at 6 p.m. and will be full of floats and entertainment, including a special appearance by Santa Claus. Civic groups, churches, schools, local citizens and even horse riding clubs will also take part in the fun. The grand marshal of the parade will be Judge Sibley Reynolds. Dec. 5: The Thorsby Christmas Parade will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Line up will be at 8:30 a.m. at 345 Montgomery Ave. in Thorsby. Parade applications are at Town Hall in Thorsby. The cut off date to be in the parade is Dec. 4. Dec. 5: The Jemison Christmas Parade will be held at 11 a.m. The parade will being at the north entrance of Jemison High School and will travel south along U.S. Highway 31. For more information, please contact Jemison City Hall at (205) 6884491.
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Dec. 5: The annual Christmas Craft Bazaar at Chestnut Creek Heritage Chapel from 8 a.m. to noon. Located at 11975 County Road 24 E in 1942: In Boston, Mass., Verbena. All handmade 1965: In response to a fire in the Cocoanut items. Proceeds will go to U.S. President Lyndon Grove nightclub kills 492 the Heritage Chapel roofB. Johnson’s call for people. ing fund. “more flags” in Vietnam, Philippine PresidentDec. 6: Jemison First 1925: The Grande Ole elect Ferdinand Marcos Opry begins broadcasting Baptist Church will hold announces he will send in Nashville, Tenn., as the a Christmas musical titroops to help fight in WSM Barn Dance. tled, “Peace, Hope, Joy: South Vietnam. A Praise and Worship 1914: World War I: Christmas” at 4 p.m. at 1964: National Following a war-induced Jemison City Hall. The Security Council mem- closure in July, the New church will present a gosbers agree to recom- York Stock Exchange remend that U.S. President opens for bond trading. Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage es1907: In Haverhill, calation of bombing in Mass., scrap-metal dealer North Vietnam. Louis B. Mayer opens his first movie theater. 1964: Mariner program: NASA launches 1895: The first the Mariner 4 probe to- American automobile ward Mars. race takes place over the 54 miles from Chicago’s 1943: World War II: Jackson Park to Evanston, pel presentation through U.S. President Franklin Ill. Frank Duryea wins in music. The presentation D. Roosevelt, British approximately 10 hours. is free and open to any Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin meet in Tehran, Iran, to discuss war strategy.
Arts Department will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. The location of the event is 25195 U.S. Highway 31 in Jemison. Dec. 12: The Town of Maplesville will hold its annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Maplesville Volunteer Fire Department. The festivities will begin with a float contest, with cash prizes being awarded for first, second and third places. There is no entry fee for the contest, but parade participants must
home, the LeCroy home, the McCormick home, the Rowland home and the Teel home. Tickets may be purchased at the Chilton County Extension Office, from a Chilton County Master Gardener Member, or aces.edu/counties/chilton/mg. The cost is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Tickets must be presented at each home. Cookies and punch will be served at the Extension Office from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Girl Power Campaign.” The philanthropy is the Hydrocephalous Foundation and every year each queen raises money for the Hydrocephalous Walk that is held in Alabama. The queens make appearances throughout the year in various parades, fundraisers (such as collecting and donating school supplies to less fortunate), various society fundraiser walks, seeing off the troops overseas, and even at theme parks to
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and all who would like to attend. For more information, call (205) 955-0633. Dec. 8: The Chilton County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to join for a time of networking and thanks to the members. The Chamber is at 500 Fifth Ave. N. in Clanton. For questions, call the Chamber at (205) 755-2400.
SouthCrestBank.com fill out an application at town hall. All floats, buggies and/or golf carts must be at the Maplesville High School parking lot by 3:30 p.m., and judging will begin at 4:15 p.m. At 5 p.m., the Christmas parade will begin and travel from the high school tot he Transportation Department before looping back to the high school. This year, there will be a surprise grand marshal, along with lots of parade participants including several local churches, businesses, cheerleaders, football teams and various floats. Santa Claus will make his parade appearance riding in a sleigh.
Dec. 10: Real Estate Associates is hosting a Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 2003 Seventh St. N. in Dec. 13: The Chilton Clanton. RSVP to jam- County Master Gardeners miechicks40@gmail.com Association is hosting by Dec. 1. the 2015 Christmas in Clanton Home Tour. The Dec. 11: The Jemison homes featured in the High School Culinary tour include the Graham
O There are no obituaries today. We only accept obituaries from funeral homes. Obituaries may be faxed to 205-755-5857, emailed to news@clantonadvertiser.com, or brought by our office located at 1109 Seventh St. N., Clanton, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Dec. 13: Cedar Grove Thorsby Church Christmas program will be held at 5:30 p.m. Finger foods will be served following the program. Feb. 13: A preliminary pageant for the Chilton County/Shelby County Woodlands Pageant will be held at 2 p.m. at the Clanton Country Club. This will be a double crown event where there will be a set of queens awarded for Chilton County and Shelby County. Forms can be picked up at Brenda’s Formal Wear, Bar-D, or by contacting chiltoncowoodlands@ gmail.com. The pageant is an official preliminary to the Alabama Woodlands Scholarship Pageants, which is the qualifier for the United States Woodlands Scholarship Pageant. This is the first year for the pageant to be held in Chilton County. The timber industry is one of the largest industries in the state, and provides much needed funding to Alabama. Every girl should fee empowered and should strive to be the best person that she can be. The pageant’s platform is “The
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spend the day having fun. Dec. 16: The eleventh annual Service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be presented in Clanton by Trinity Episcopal Church and Resurrection Catholic Church with the participation of personnel of Maplesville United Methodist Church and Lomax Independent Church. It will be at Trinity Episcopal Church, 503 Second Ave. S. in Clanton at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. This service is based on the service which has been presented at Kings College Cambridge, and features the traditional scripture readings and prayers and carols both old and new. Bill King, Rector of Trinity Church and Walter Hayden, organist at both churches and minister of music at Trinity hope to see you there. For more information, call (205) 389-4716. Dec. 24: A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at Grace Fellowship Church in Clanton at 5 p.m. The church is located at 1208 Fourth Ave. N. For more information, visit www. graceclanton.com.
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The following couples were granted marriage licenses in Chilton County from Nov. 18-23: Nov. 18 Darrell Wayne Parrish to Brandy Latecia Beach, both of Marbury. Nov. 20 Larry Carl Colburn Jr. of Plantersville to Rebecca Michele Corley of Thorsby. Wesley Wright of Prattville to Delinda Postell Wright of Verbena. Nov. 23 Hal Wayne Harrison to Christina Arnold Harrison, both of Maplesville. Divorces
No couples were granted divorces in Chilton County from Nov. 18Nov. 23. Deeds
The following deeds were transferred in Chilton County from Oct. 20-27: Oct. 20 R&L Development LLC to Central Alabama Home Builders & Construction LLC, for $36,000, land located in Lots 8, 11 and 20 according to Plat of Chapel Trace, Phase 2. Casey Knox and Geri L. Knox to Luis Antonio Landavede, for $19,500, land located in Lot 2 and Lot 3 of Division No. 12 of Rolling Oaks Mini Farms. Paul Gene Dickerson and Catrena Dickerson to Paul Gene Dickerson and Catrena Dickerson, for $1, land located in Section 2, Township 21, Range 14. Robin L. Ingram to Adam Ingram, for $1, land located in Section 24. Nena Crane Cole to Lyndhal Crane, Shellie Crane and Bradley Crane, for $500, land located in Section 7, Township 22, Range 13 East. Joanna McClinton Reiter, trustee of the Rodina Trust, to Joanna McClinton Reiter as trustee of the Rodina Trust, for $10, land located in Section 20, Township 24 North, Range 13 East. Oct. 21 Barbara S. Hicks to Randall Hicks, Brian Hicks and Sharon H. Jinks, for $1, land located in Section 10, Township 21, Range 11. Gina Headley and Judy Pate to Maximino Garcia, for $33,000, land located in Section 23, Township 23, Range 13. Hera Shumack Scruggs to Ray Brent Scruggs and Tamela Scruggs Lewis, for $1, land located in Section 16, Township 21, Range 15. David R. Graves and Debra Ann Graves to Robert W. Langston and Kimberly B. Langston, for $137,000, land located in Lot 10 according to the Map and Survey of
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Windchase Subdivision. Vicky Holston Skipper, as the sole heir at law and next of kin of Thomas J. Holston and Mary Louise Holston, to Vicky Holston Skipper, for $1, land located in Lot 9, Block 2 of the Reynolds-Ware Addition to the city of Clanton. Estate of Darla Ann Lee, deceased, by Sheila Francisco, personal representative, to Carolyn June England, for $205,000, land located in Lot 24 and Lot 29 of Emerald Hills Subdivision. Oct. 22 Frances Jackson to Frances Jackson and G. Keilan Jackson, for $1, land located in Section 31, Township 23 North, Range 14 East and Section 6, Township 22 North, Range 14 East. James Escobio and Marjorie Escobio to Ronald N. Herbster and Cheryl A. Herbster, for $73,600, land located in Section 17, Township 20 North, Range 13 East. Cary Evans to Beverly Harless, for $1, land located in Lot 6 of Chapel Trace Phase I. Anthony Wade Murphy, as personal representative of Debria Sue Murphy, to Anthony W. Murphy, land located in Section 10, Township 23 North, Range 13 East. Jane Gore to Linda P. Ireland, for $4,000, land located in Section 2, Township 21 North, Range 14 East. Amanda Jones Champion and Kyle Robert Champion to Drake Homes LLC, for $75,000, land located in Lot 12, Highlands of Lay Subdivision. EvaBank to Billy McCormick and Patricia McCormick, for $25,000, land located in Section 25, Township 21, Range 14. Wells Fargo Bank to Jennifer Lee Bingham, for $85,000, land located in Lot 3 of Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision. Oct. 23 Bret A. Zabransky to Raymond G. Zabransky and Dawn L. Zabransky, for $25,000, land located in Section 6, Township 22 North, Range 15 East. Oct. 26 Jeffrey Minor, as personal representative of the estate of L. Tom Minor, to Thomas Jerome Minor, for $1, land located in Section 29, Township 22 North, Range 15 East. Michael A. Vosburg to Reynolds Investment Company, for $6,500, land located in Section 32, Township 20 North, Range 12 East. Jackie E. Patterson and Virginia S. Patterson to Anthony W. Dalton and Kati T. Dalton, for $72,000, land located in Section 19, Township 21 North, Range 15 East. Pamela C. Gandy to Phyllis K. Gandy, for $100, land located in Section 23, Township 22 North, Range 13 East.
Oct. 27 Constance Amanda Hamby to William Smith, for $3,000, land located in Section 33, Township 22, Range 15. Charlote Jeaneatta Easterling and Horace Daniel Easterling to Adam Daniel Easterling, for $500, land located in Section 9, Township 21 North, Range 15 East. John P. Connell to John Wade Connell, John Patrick Connell and John M. Connell, for $500, land located in Lots 3, 4 and 5 of Spring Lake Subdivision. Sherry McDaniel to Doug Matthews, for $500, land located in Section 33, Township 22 North, Range 15. Chilton County Commission to Chilton County, Alabama, for $1, land located in Section 36, Township 24, Range 13 East. Mary A. Bearse and Gerald W. Dennis to Lee Roy Dennis, for $500, land located in Section 9, Township 20 North, Range 16 East. Jeffrey Minor, as person representative of the estate of L. Tom Minor, to Jeffrey Minor, for $1, land located in Section 21, Township 22 North, Range 15 East. Jeffrey Minor to Jeffrey Minor and Wanda Minor, for $1, land located in Section 21, Township 22 North, Range 15 East. Restaurant scores
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Nov. 18 Chest pain: 900 Block Frances Circle. Bleeding non-traumatic: 2800 Block Seventh St. N. Chest pain: 100 Block Sixth St. S. Nov. 19 Motor vehicle accident: 1000 Block Lay Dam Road. Chest pain: 1200 Block Seventh St. S. Assault: 100 Block Arthur Drive. General illness: 700 Block Cone Street. General illness: 1400 Block Fourth Ave. N. Unresponsive: 1600 Block Second Ave. N. Nov. 20 Oil spill: Enterprise Road. Structure fire: 7000 Block County Road 5009 Chest pain: 1100 Block Fifth Ave. N. General illness: 100 Block Crestview Drive. Nov. 21 Electrical fire: 100 Block Arthur Drive. Bleeding non-traumatic: 200 Block Thompson Avenue. Electrical fire: 100 Block Third Ave. S. Nov. 22 Assault: 1700 Block Eighth St. N. General illness: 100 Block Coosa Street. Syncope: 1200 Block Seventh St. S.
The following ratNov. 23 ings were given to the Extremity injury: 900 Chilton County Health Block Frances Circle. Department: Difficulty breathing: 100 Block Medical Walmart Bakery, 1415 Center Drive. Seventh St. S., Clanton: Fire alarm: 200 Block Trilliam Lane. 99 Walmart Deli, 1415 General illness: 200 Seventh St. S., Clanton: Block Wade Street. Fire alarm: 800 Block 99 Whataburger, 2280 County Road 547. Seventh St. S., Clanton: Extremity injury: 2500 Block Big M Boulevard. 98 Dari Delite Thorsby, Helicopter landing 21100 Highway 31, zone: 1200 Block Seventh St. S. Thorsby: 98 KFC, 2035 Seventh St. Appliance fire: 1400 Block Fourth Ave. S. S., Clanton: 98 Hong Kong Taste, 678 Chimney fire: 100 Block Crestview Drive. Ollie Ave., Clanton: 97 McDonalds Clanton, Motor vehicle acci2250 Seventh St. S., dent: Interstate 65 206 Mile Marker Northbound. Clanton: 97 B&K BBQ, 2250 Seventh St. S., Clanton: 97 Shoney’s, 950 Lake Mitchell Road, Clanton: 96 San Marcos, 1430 Seventh St. S., Clanton: 96 Zhen Bao, 24728 Highway 31, Jemison: 95 Main Street Market, 21012 Highway 31, Thorsby: 92
Clanton Police Dept. reports
The following is an activity report of the Clanton Police Department from Nov. 18-Nov. 21:
Nov. 18 Probationercommunity service: Clanton Municipal Court, Clanton Fire Dept. Clanton. reports ProbationerThe following is an activ- community service: ity report of the Clanton Clanton Municipal Court, Fire Department from Clanton. Nov. 18-Nov. 23: Assist other law en-
forcement agency: Municipal Court, Clanton. Assist other law enforcement agency: Municipal Court, Clanton. Criminal trespass: Clanton. Theft of property, third degree ($500 or less): 300 Park Plaza, Clanton. Harassment or harassing communications: 2241 Temple Road, Clanton. Theft of property, third degree ($500 or less): 110 1/1 Authur Dr., Clanton. Harassment: 115 Augusta St., Clanton.
S., Clanton. Indecent exposure: Credit Central 1109 Seventh St. S., Clanton. Death investigation: 1615 Second Ave. N., Clanton.
Nov. 20 Theft of property, third degree ($500 or less): Fourth Ave. N., Clanton. Possession of a forged instrument: 640 Ollie Ave., Clanton. Theft of property: 107 Dogwood Court, Clanton. Illegal possession of prescription drugs: Ashley’s Court, Clanton. Nov. 19 Property damage/civil Domestic violence: matter: 208 Interstate 65 117 Willis Circle, Clanton. Southbound, Clanton. Suspicious activity/incident: 1103 Fourth Ave. Nov. 21 N., Clanton. Assault: 107 Harassment or harass- Friendship Road, Clanton. ing communications: 201 Suspicious activity/inSeventh St. S., Clanton. cident: 200 Town Mart, Theft of property: 2131 Clanton. Theft of property, third Seventh St. S., Clanton. Receiving stolen prop- degree ($500 or less): erty (greater than $2,500): 1601 Kincheon Road, McDonald’s Seventh St. Clanton.
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ABUSE tencing order filed by Bush on Tuesday, Cleckler’s sentence will run concurrent with each count he was found guilty. Cleckler was given credit for time served, and he will be required to
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pay all court costs associated with the case. “Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for my office to prosecute cases of this nature,” District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit Randall
Houston said in a release. “People who sexually abuse children usually know the victims and can be anyone, even someone the victim used to look up to, such as a neighbor, babysitter, friend, or
CHRISTMAS DHR Director Marilyn Colson, who is looking forward to another successful year. “The community is always so supportive of this effort,” Colson said. “It really helps our staff to know that people care about what we do because of the great response we always get.” The Christmas Wishes project utilizes both donations and sponsor-
ships to fulfill the wish lists of local foster children. Ages of children needing gifts this year range from infants to 18 years. Dolls, books, Alabama and Auburn items, along with gift cards are just a few of the items on their wish lists. “They just want the same things as other children want,” Colson said. “This project pro-
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vides a way for children who can’t be with their family to feel like their lives are as valuable as anyone else.” About 30 children remain in need of a sponsor. For those wanting to support the effort of the Christmas Wishes project, there are many ways to get involved: Make a financial donation to be used toward the purchase of wish list
DUTY after a double shooting that left one victim dead and one in serious condition. Glass and Keener were not the original crew called to the scene, CARE Ambulance Manager Dewayne Whatley said. “We know the family because we carry the husband to the hospital,” Whatley said. “Mitch and Michelle were not the original crew that showed up to the call, but they wanted to check on
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the family to see if they needed anything.” The elderly couple that also resided in the home did not have much, and Glass and Keener decided to clean the scene for the family. “This crew went and rented a carpet cleaner and cleaned up the blood for the family,” Whatley said and added that he was later contacted by family to thank him for what his crew members did. “It takes a special
person to go out of their way to do something like that. I was very, very proud of them because it was late at night and they could’ve been in bed.” Once a year, the Sophus Falck Award is presented for excellence in service and for going above and beyond the call of duty. Glass and Keener are the only nominees for the East Coast of the United States, Whatley said. “It would be amazing if they win it out of 40,000
Doctor’s visit: A view inside one of two examination rooms at the recently opened Cahaba Medical Care on Main Street in Maplesville.
lief in knowing that they are in short proximity to medical assistance. The clinic has a procedure room as well as examination rooms. The hope is to provide more office space, a larger waiting room and an X-ray, which the town is currently without. “There’s a lot of community needs, and we hope to meet that need as much as we can,” Hunter said. “I know it sounds very idealistic because it is unusual.” Hunter is part of a
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employees, but just to be nominated is an incredible honor,” he said. “I’m like a proud papa. You can try to instill value in your employees, and to see it come true makes you proud even though you have no knowledge of what they are doing. They didn’t have to do that, but they did.” Glass and Keener are the only Alabama employees to ever be nominated for the Sophus Falck Award.
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items. Provide a sponsorship for a specific child’s wishes. Donate gift cards, which are especially desirable for teenagers. For more information on how to become involved with the Christmas Wishes project or to sponsor a child, call (205) 280-2000 or email marilyn.colson@ dhr.alabama.gov.
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CLINIC you have or don’t have insurance,” Hunter said. “Don’t let that stop you because you still need good care. We will see anybody and everybody.” The clinic has a “sliding fee” for those who do not have insurance. Patients bring in some record of what they make [income], and if it is around the poverty level, they have a $5 to $20 copay. “It is a federally-qualified health clinic, and with that came some grant money in order to help us keep our doors open,” Hunter said. According to Hunter, this is just the first phase of the Cahaba project in Maplesville. They bought the buildings to both the left and right of their current location. The plan is to expand and eventually occupy a large portion of Main Street. The buildings require a lot of work but are expected to be a fixture within the community moving forward. Throughout the process, the citizens have been given a since of re-
member of the family. It is imperative caregivers remain vigilant in talking to children about proper touching and that they take pertinent action if they learn of such inappropriate adult behavior.”
four-member staff that includes registered nurse Amanda Brown, receptionist Karen Jones and medical assistant Aneisha Parker. Future plans for growth include adding a social worker, a dentist within the area, and providing transportation to patients. According to Hunter, she has always felt a connection to Maplesville, having lived there and her husband Steven Hunter being the principal at Maplesville High School. However, she had always
worked outside of the area in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. “This dream just kind of came about,” Hunter said. “It’s nice to be at a time in my life where I can get to know and help people who are closer around me. I am excited about to getting to know them.” The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and accepts walk-ins. For more information or to set up an appointment, call (205) 679-6940.
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Tuesday Book Club reads World War II story
Jones turns 4 On June 27, Ben Jones celebrated his 4th birthday with a train party held at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum in Calera. Ben and his guests enjoyed activities in the
party train car and taking a ride on the Heart of Dixie Railroad Train. Ben is the son of Brian and Megan Jones. He is the grandson of Gary and Terry Tate and Ronnie and Ester Jones.
On Oct. 27, the Tuesday Book Club met to discuss “The Nightingale,” a work of historical fiction about French resistance fighters during World War II. This book, written by Kristin Hannah, tells the story of two French sisters, Vianne and Isabella, who risked their lives to aid others during the German occupation of France. After Vianne’s husband goes away to war, she faces dangers and unbelievable hardships in order to take care of herself and her daughter and
finds herself risking her own life to save the lives of many children. Isabella, Vianne’s younger sister, travels the country delivering papers for the resistance and eventually begins to lead downed airmen from America, Canada and Britain on a route across the Pyrenees Mountains in order to escape Nazioccupied areas. Her bravery soon earns her the nickname, “The Nightingale.” Members of the Tuesday Book Club seem to enjoy reading stories of World War II and this
Thorsby crowns 2015 Halloween Queen Thorsby School recently crowned the 2015 Halloween Queen. Participants in the Halloween Queen contest helped to raise money to purchase new books for the library. This year’s winners were Halloween Queen, Ellie Grace Carroll (left) and first alternate, Baylee Cooper (right). Over $350 was raised for the books that will be purchased in the library. Students, faculty and Mrs. Langston were thanked for their hard work.
SouthCrest Bank holds Customer Appreciation Day SouthCrest Bank’s Clanton branch recently celebrated growing customer relationships with “Customer Appreciation Day.” With a goal of thanking customers for their business and meeting customers face to face, the bank encouraged customers to come to the branch to fill out an entry card for the opportunity to win prizes, including a 32-inch flat-screen HD television, a charcoal grill, a rolling cooler, custom backyard corn hole boards and more. Ending the two week promotion with a football tailgate-themed
free lunch for families to enjoy grilled hotdogs and all of the trimmings, SouthCrest’s SVP Market Leader Patsy Leach randomly selected local winners of the drawing. The two winners included Monica Newbill as the
recipient of the flatscreen television, and Melissa Ray who received the cooler and corn hole boards. SouthCrest Financial Group recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of core profitability during the third quarter of 2015, loan growth remains strong, and it recently opened a new full service branch in Cumming, Ga.
The company operates a 12-branch network throughout Georgia and Alabama through its subsidiary bank, SouthCrest Bank, N.A. The bank provides a full suite of retail and commercial banking services, SBA lending, mortgage banking, online banking services and new enhanced services are slated for 2016.
novel proved to be a favorite, perhaps because it tells the story of what ordinary French women did to help the resistance. Those present and taking part in the discussion were Mae Hunnicutt, Nancy Rogers, Linda Brackin, Lloyd and Janet Mize, Judy Williams, Karen Jones and Ned and Carol Lowery. In November, the club will ready “Rogue Lawyer,” John Grisham’s latest novel.
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Best of Care Daycare prepares for Thanksgiving
Children at The Best of Care Daycare in Clanton prepared for Thanksgiving by making crafts.
CLANTONADVERTISER.COM CMS BEAUTY NIGHT Eighth grade: Clanton Middle School Beauty Night eighth grade winners included: Lydia Frances Patterson, third alternate; Claea Alexin Bice, first alternate; Carlee Desmond, winner; Sara Kate Emmerich, second alternate; Grace Nolen, fourth alternate; and Maliah Laister, Miss Congeniality.
Seventh grade: Seventh grade winners included: Abi Acreman, third alternate; Kailee Williams, first alternate; Kelsey Cleckler, winner; Maddie Christine Giles, second alternate and Miss Congeniality; and Hallie Ousley, fourth alternate.
Sixth grade: Sixth grade winners included: Cameron Trinity McGhar, fourth alternate; Chloe Olivia Haggard, first alternate; Halle Alyssa Sullivan, winner; Emma Kate Locke, second alternate; Lily Rose Newton, fourth alternate; and Ana Nunn, Miss Congeniality. PHOTOS BY BRANDON SUMRALL /SPECIAL
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