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City OKs bid for rec center upgrades By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Tallassee City Council approved a bid of $116,277 for improvements to the recreation department building at 450 Gilmer Ave. Mayor Johnny Hammock said the city received an incomplete bid of $189,950 and the $116,277 bid from One Call Roofing and Remodel of Birmingham. In March, councilmember Bill
Godwin made a motion to approve spending the $104,000 currently in an account created by the Tallassee Recreation Board. The savings account was originated to raise funds for a new recreational complex that never came to fruition after it was estimated to exceed $10 million. Councilmember Jeremy Taunton recused himself from voting, saying he “had a part in some of the quotes and certain people.”
The council approved spending the $104,000 to cover most of the bid amount and approved the remaining $12,277 from the general fund needed to meet the lowest bid. Officials at the recreation center are asking members to be patient as the renovation begins. “We are very excited about this but there will be times when we are required to close the gym to complete construction and for the safety of our members,”
office manager Margret McLeod said. “While no timeline has been set, representatives from the recreation department will let members know ahead of time so that schedule adjustments can be made. We will try to give as much advance notice as possible. Please be patient with us as we make the improvements necessary to complete this project.” Recreation center officials said work on the facility’s roof has already begun See UPGRADES • Page A2
Roaring 5K Run set for April 27
Commission learns broadband study draft expected in June By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
A draft of a study that could help determine where deficiencies in rural internet access are may be ready by June, the Elmore County Commission was told at its Monday meeting. The commission supports the Elmore County Economic Development Authority’s vision of a broadband study in the county to determine strengths and weaknesses and where customers are underserved or not served. Jeff Stephenson of Sain & Associates, which is performing the study, said the company should have a draft report ready by June. Stephenson said he understands the county wants to use the study to help make decisions on which companies to recruit to boost service See BROADBAND • Page A2
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More than 80 participants took part in last year’s one-of-a-kind Roaring 5K run and walk, which benefits the Tallassee Lions Club. This year’s 5K is set for April 27.
he Tallassee Lions Club is celebrating its upcoming 102nd anniversary with the annual Roaring 5K Run on April 27 sponsored by Neptune Technology Group. The 5K has expanded to included walkers and the distance walked will count toward the Healthy Families Initiative, a community program that challenges citizens to participate in the local 100-mile challenge sponsored by the City of Tallassee and Tallassee City See 5K • Page A2
THS to host Breakfast and Browse Thursday By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee High School officials will spotlight a wide variety of extracurricular activities Thursday when it opens to the public for “Breakfast and Browse” from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. “The Tallassee community has been so involved in extracurricular, athletic and fine-arts events at Tallassee High School,” THS auxiliary coordinator and color guard instructor Brooke Barron said. This event will give the public the
opportunity to see what goes on in the classrooms at THS on a typical day. “We want to open our doors to showcase what happens during our academic classes,” Barron said. Those who plan on attending must check in at the THS central office before touring the facility. “Visitors will check in at the front doors of THS by the office,” Barron said. “Then a student will escort visitors to the media center as well as classrooms on campus.” For more information, call 334283-2187.
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Last month four Tallassee High School students each earned an $8,000 scholarship during the Jr. Chef Competition as part of the culinary arts program at THS. Thursday’s Breakfast and Browse is open to the public and will offer guests an opportunity to see what goes on at the high school.
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