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Finance committee discusses budget
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
As October approaches, the Tallassee Finance Committee met to discuss the upcoming fiscal budget on Thursday, Aug. 24. During this meeting, council members looked at various ways to slim the budget and discussed ways to increase city revenue. The idea of raising rental fees for certain city
properties, such as The Guest House and The House of Seven Gables was discussed. Kami Scarborough oversees property management at The House of Seven Gables and The Guest House. “She (Scarborough) has come up with projected changes in some of the prices that we charge,” said Councilman Bill Godwin. After thoroughly analyzing the market, Scarborough created a competitive price proposal for both
properties. The proposal for the House of Seven Gables includes a $200 increase in rental fees. Councilman Stough initially questioned this rate increase. “When you go $200 above $600, that’s a lot of money for one day’s rent,” he said. Councilwoman Heather Johnson pointed out that rental fees for a facility comparable to the House of See BUDGET • Page 7
Tallassee Cares donation drive draws heavy support
Elmore Baptist Association knits with a mission
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The people of Tallassee rose to the occasion Thursday, Aug. 25 and made the Tallassee Cares donation drive successful. The holding room at the Recreation Center was lined with boxes of much needed supplies that will be sent to Louisiana flood victims. City officials were on hand to carry donated items inside so that those who gave did not have to step out of their car. The event was set to begin at 7 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. However, the people of Tallassee could not wait to help others. “People started showing up at 6:30 this morning,” said Rick Golden, Director of the Tallassee Recreation Center. See DONATIONS • Page 3
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The greens at City Hall were full of movie goers Saturday as the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce held the seventh annual Movie Under the Stars. Kung Fu Panda 3 was this year’s feature presentation.
Chamber hosts Movie Under the Stars By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce held the annual Movie Under the Stars on the greens of City Hall Saturday evening. The crowd began to build just before dark. Children enjoyed games, such as the dumpling drop and hula-hoops. Many children spent the twilight hours racing up and down the greens while their parents
set out blankets and chairs as nightfall approached. Once the sun set, the crowd enjoyed Kung Fu Panda 3 on the massive big screen. Alabama Power was on hand offering up delicious popcorn, snow cones and other refreshments to keep the crowd cool. Lower humidity offered a comfortable See MOVIE • Page 7
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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 See MISSION • Page 3
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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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