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County honors former EMA director By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer
Emotions were high as the Elmore County Commission recognized outgoing Emergency Management Agency Director Eric Jones for his service to the public during its work
session on Aug. 13. Jones resigned from the county’s EMA effective Aug. 10 to take a job as the Alabama EMA Program Coordinator, according to commission chairman Troy Stubbs. “We were very excited for Eric, for his family, and the opportunity that he’s
worked diligently to achieve at this point in his career,” Stubbs said. “We’re also very sad to see him leave. We recognize the many contributions that he has made to Elmore County.” During Jones’ 14-year term as county EMA Director, Stubbs said he applied for and administered nearly $5.5 million
worth of grants on behalf of the county, managed and administered over $13.5 million of aid distribution when disaster struck the county on several occasions and established the Elmore County Emergency Operations Center. During the work session, the county See DIRECTOR • Page A3
THS Alumni Night set for Aug. 25
Steps to the Cure 5K Walk to feature the Gene Machine
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Women in Network’s Steps to the Cure 5K Walk will take place in downtown Notasulga this Saturday. The fourth annual 5K benefit walk will begin at Notasulga Town Hall, 76 West Main Street, and will run from 6:30-8 a.m. This event is aimed at raising cancer awareness while bringing community members together for a morning of outdoor fun. This year there will be a special guest at the 5K Walk, Auburn University’s Gene Machine. The Gene Machine is a 15-passenger bus that serves as a mobile recruitment and enrollment station. It allows Auburn University’s research team to step outside the laboratory and meet members of the community. Team members drive a bright pink converted shuttle bus, known as the Gene Machine, around the state for educational sessions, community events and study enrollment appointments. The team enrolls those affected by cancer and their family members to examine cancer genetic mutations. See 5K • Page A2
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Coach Bruce Dean and Cooper Crain share a fist bump Thursday morning as the Tallassee Elementary School student heads back to the classroom for the 2018-19 school year.
Another year Children return as area schools back in session By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
T
he summer vacations have ended and alarms clocks across the city were set for early hours as students headed back to school Aug. 9, a day for which the principals, teachers, and staff at all Tallassee Elementary, Southside Middle and Tallassee High School have been
preparing for weeks. Buses started dropping off students at 7 a.m. promptly. Students were dressed in their best with smiles from ear to ear as they entered their classrooms. For many, this was a time to reunite with friends whom they have not seen since school ended in May. At the high school, principal Matt Coker said the first day went smoothly. Before lunch, See SCHOOLS • Page A2
With the new school year on the minds of a lot of people, the Tallassee High School Alumni Association is holding alumni night at 1220 Café on Saturday, August 25. The event is a fundraiser for the organization’s scholarship fund. The alumni association is a 501(c)3 organization and awards scholarships each year to two deserving THS seniors. Like most nonprofit organizations, the group relies heavily on charitable donations and fundraisers to operate. Organizers of this event say for a small amount of money, guest can enjoy a great meal while supporting a worthy cause. “Tickets to dinner are $20 each and include chicken piccata, a twice-baked potato, vegetable medley, dinner roll and a side salad,” said THS alumni and event coordinator, Suzannah Wilson. “Guests are encouraged to dine in and learn more about the alumni association but meals can also be carried out.” This event is open to the public and all THS alumni. There will also be games with prizes during the fundraiser with all proceeds going to the organization’s scholarship fund. See ALUMNI • Page A2
Grace Coker, a senior at Tallassee High School, has been honored as a Teen Spotlight in Potential Magazine for excelling in her talent and leadership.
Tallassee student spotlighted in Potential magazine By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee High School has continually formed outstanding students who are well known for their scholastic and extracurricular talents. That tradition continues with Grace Coker, a senior at THS that been honored in an article called “Teen Spotlight” in Potential magazine for “excelling in her talent and leadership.” Coker is an accomplished young lady with strong time-management skills. It takes dedication and a lot of
organization to keep with such a hectic schedule. She was elected student body president at THS for the 2018-2019 school year, a position that requires the votes of students in 9th-12th grade. She is a section leader of the THS choir, and is also a member of the Divas Show Choir and the concert band. She has been a majorette in the Pride of Tallassee marching band for two years. When asked to share her favorite thing about Tallassee High School, Grace replied, “I have to cheat and name
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