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Officials say be prepared for severe weather in the area By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Severe weather is always a possibility in Alabama. The heavy rains of December, the more than two inches that fell Monday and the storms that caused damage last night are proof of Mother Nature’s capabilities. That’s why it is important to have a severe weather readi-

ness plan in place. Furthermore, this plan should be practiced regularly in order to make certain you and your family are prepared should severe weather occur. “Here in Alabama we are at risk year round,” said Kimberly Trost, ALEM Program Coordinator & PIO Elmore County Emergency Management Agency. It is important to understand the difference between a See WEATHER • Page 3

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New fencing will soon serve as a partition between pedestrians using the sidewalk next to the Tallassee Police Department and the large gorge that is just feet away.

The House of Seven Gables has been a local icon for years. In the special called city council meeting held on Feb. 11, cCuncilman Darrel Wilson brought up concerns about the condition of the roof on house as well as safety concerns over keys to the property. In recent years the house was used as the headquarters for the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce up until the chamber moved to the current location at 17 Sistrunk Street. The councilman noted that the Blount Foundation should help offset the cost

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SAFETY FIRST Councilman addresses safety concerns in recent meetings Councilman Rob Rygiel brought up two safety issues in recent city council meetings. Rygiel would like to see a much-needed traffic light in front of Walmart and he has made arrangements to add fencing to the

sidewalk that runs from the police station to the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge. Since the new Walmart opened in 2014, Rygiel said accidents have occurred on a regular basis in front of the building. The councilman believes this is due to the high volume of traffic that Walmart attracts. See SAFETY • Page 3

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February is National Heart Month and to celebrate the Tallassee Recreation Center hosted the annual Heart Walk. The event kicked off at 7:30 Saturday morning. With over 20 walkers participating in the walk, the Recreation Center raised over $600 to split with the National Heart Association. “We had 21 walkers. We raised $625,” said Rick Golden with the Tallassee Recreation Center. This money will benefit both the National Heart Association and the Tallassee recreation center. “We always donate part of that to the American Heart Association,” he said. “The other portion we keep and we always put toward our weight room or our exercise room. In times See WALK • Page 3

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Kimberly Unick and her dog “Sappie” walk along with Kalli and Alyssa Gill in the 5th Annual Heart Walk held Saturday in downtown Tallassee behind the Chamber of Commerce.

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Obituaries Bobby Joe Wesson Bobby Joe Wesson, 76, a native of East Tallassee and a resident of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 at his residence He retired from Scott Paper Company and held several offices in the I.B. E. W Union 2129. He is preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and two sisters. Bobby Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Ann Nelson Wesson; children Barry Joel (Sheila) Wesson, Shelley Andrea Wesson (Rob) Stephens; sister, Ada Melvina Paravicini; grandchildren, Shelby Wesson, Jaci Wesson, Ainsley Wesson, Wes Stephens and Jon Stephens. A funeral service was held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Pine Crest Funeral Home, Mobile, Alabama. Interment was at Pine Crest Cemetery.

Floyd Hansen Richards

Floyd Hansen Richards, age 100, passed away on February 20, 2016, at his residence in Auburn surrounded by his family. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home, burial will follow at Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation

will be one hour before the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at JeffcoatTrant Funeral Home. Mr. Richards was born in Richards Hardesty, Oklahoma, on January 11, 1916, to Eva and Roy Richards, he grew up on a wheat and cattle farm in the Oklahoma panhandle. He attended college at Panhandle A&M College and graduated in 1941 with a BS in agriculture and science. He earned his private pilot’s license with the Civil Aviation Authority and received an appointment as a flying cadet in the U.S. Army. While awaiting a call to active duty, he accepted an appointment with the USDA as a soil conservationist. He served in this capacity in Conecuh County and Macon County, Alabama until 1945. He purchased Tuskegee Farm Implement Company in August, 1945, acquired John Deere and Holland franchises, and operated this dealership until his retirement on December 31, 1992.Floyd was a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church; a member of the ELKS Lodge No. 1834 of AuburnOpelika; a member of Tuskegee Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years;

and a member and past president of the Alabama Farm & Power Equipment Dealers Association. He was an avid gardener who grew vegetables and fruit with enough to share with numerous friends and neighbors. Floyd is survived by his wife of 70 years, Wilner Louise Moon Richards; four children: Wanda Louise Richards, Dorothy Royal (James), Shirley Smith, and Floyd Hansen Richards, Jr., (Kathy); brother, R B Richards (Rosemary); sister-inlaw Bernita Richards; 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Shirley H. Walden Mrs. Shirley H. Walden, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the age of 71. Funeral services will be Friday, February 19, 2016, at 11:00AM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Barry Tice officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, February 18, 2016, from 5:00 PM until 7:00PM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Mrs. Walden is survived by her two daughters, Becky Walden and Sherry Foster; grandson, Tyler Merchant; sister, Betty Gay and brother, Dalton Huett; niece, Lisa Ann Ware; other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Walden and parents, Aubrey and Geneva Huett. Online condolences are available at: www. jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

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Relay for Life: The annual event is set for Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at Cozumel Mexican Grill, 405 Gilmer Ave. Everyone is invited to the kickoff to learn about how to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer. The Tallassee High School Alumni Association Alumni Night: The event is set for at 1220 Café in Tallassee on Saturday, Feb. 27, to help raise money for its scholarship fund. The event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. and attendees may drop in for dinner and fellowship anytime. Noah Griggs, Jr. and Pam Jennings Griggs, members of the classes of 1981 and 1979, are helping the 1220 staff prepare a delicious Italian dinner with a special dessert. The committee has collected door prizes to give away, and will also be awarding prizes to the oldest THS graduate attending, the person who has traveled the farthest, and the one who shows the most TIGER PRIDE. So get out your best purple and gold! A table of memorabilia from years past will be set up, and t shirts will be on sale for $15. Those who have already joined will be able to pick up their car decals. Tickets are available at 1220 Café, Suzannah’s Photography, and from alumni members Lacey Brewer, John David Lambert, Tammy Dupriest Knapp, Kim Clayton, Rusty Dunn Tinsley, and Myra Singleton Johnson. The THS Alumni Association is a non-profit organization. For more information follow the

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severe weather watch and a severe weather warning. Furthermore, each should have its plan of action. “It is important to understand the difference between watches and warnings,” Trost said. “There are action steps that need to be taken if you are placed under a watch and action steps that you would take if placed under a warning.” Because “pop-up” tornadoes can often form with little or no warning at all, the procedure for a tornadoes warning and a severe thunderstorm warning should be similar in nature “If you’re placed under a severe thunderstorm warning, your action steps should be the same a tornado warning,” she said. “When you start thinking about the power that a thunderstorm can punch, it really doesn’t matter if those winds are coming in a straight line or if they are twirling. The potential is there for property damage, injury and even death.” A 72-hour emergency supply kit is suggested. This kit would include flashlights and extra batteries, nonperishable food items, three gallons for every person in the household and any special

needs that you or a loved one may have. Another proactive measure is a family emergency communications plan. Often after severe weather hits communication can be chaotic. This is why Trost says it is important to let someone outside of the danger zone know where you and your family are or where you are going. Furthermore, studies have shown that head and eye safety gear can save lives during severe weather. “After the April 2011 it was deemed that some of the people who lost their lives could have lived had they head protection,” she said. “Bike helmet, ATV helmet, football helmet or something to protect your head.” Being dressed for the event is important. Think about what would you want to be wearing should disaster strike. Trost suggest wearing sturdy clothing and shoes during severe weather. As the primary severe weather season approaches it is important to prepare yourself and your family, now. Take these suggested steps to further ensure safety during potentially hazardous conditions.

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past we bought a treadmill or an elliptical or weights.” The Heart Walk has become an annual event for the Tallassee area. “This is our fifth year for the Heart Walk,” he said. “This year’s turnout was just a little below average. In past years, we’ve had anywhere from 20-35 (walkers).” Some of the walkers were sponsored by GKN. “GKN will actually pay for their employee’s to walk and that is always helpful,” Golden said. The Heart Walk is designed for all people. “There is a long walk and a short walk,” Golden said. The long walk began behind the Chamber of Commerce building on Sistrunk Street and follows a path to the Southside Middle School. “That walk is about two miles,” he said. For those who cannot walk longer distances, the recreation Center plotted a shorter, less vigorous walk. “The short walk takes them (the walkers) down to Herd Street and back,” he said. “That one is about a mile.” With another successful Heart Walk in the books, the Recreation Center is not wasting any time preparing for next year’s event. “We plan on doing this next year and maybe change it up some,” Golden said.

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Safety “There has been several accidents right there,” Rygiel said. “It seems like we have about one a month now that Walmart has opened.” Furthermore, Rygiel would like to see the four lanes of Highway 14 extended to the intersection of Highway 229. However, the reality of extending the four lanes may be far away, if possible at all. “We have to petition the state to extend that piece of highway so that it would extend all the way through the city,” he said. “We’ve been asking for that for years. Unfortunately, they don’t think that is a priority.” During the Feb. 8 city coun-

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cil meeting Rygiel announced that fencing would be added along the recently laid sidewalk that spans the distance from the police department to the Fitzpatrick Bridge. The sidewalk runs adjacent to a deep ravine that has the potential to hurt someone, should they fall. This is why Rygiel took the proactive measures to ensure the safety of those who use the section of sidewalk. “We’re going to put a fence up there for public safety because people are worried about falling off the cliff,” Rygiel said. This proactive measure is in direct response to concerned community members.

“I had numerous people tell me that they appreciate what we did over there but they feel a little nervous walking close to that edge,” Rygiel said. The new fencing should help alleviate some of the worries by offering a secure separation between the sidewalk and the deep ravine that concerned so many. While the city must wait on the petition to ALDOT for a traffic light, the fence will be in place very soon. A contractor has already been selected and work should begin on the fence in the very near future.

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The Mississippi Delta: Birthplace of the Blues

ne of the greatest first lines ever heard in a pop song is “The Mississippi Delta was shining like a National guitar,” from the title track of Paul Simon’s iconic Graceland album, which turns 30 in August. The leadoff lyric rivals memorable out-of-the-starting-gate phrases like “There’s a brand new dance, but I don’t know its name” (David Bowie’s “Fashion”) or perhaps even immortal quasi-scat singing, such as Roy Orbison’s encaustic “Dum-dum-dumdumby-do-waaaah” that introduces “Only the Lonely.” And just to clarify, “National guitar” is a reference to a brand of resonator guitar (commonly known as a “dobro”) with a bright metal body, as seen on the cover of Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms album. Moreover, the “Delta” being cited isn’t the one where the Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Instead, it’s a spindle-shaped area in the northwest sector of the state that’s about 200 miles long and 70 miles wide. The Delta is known for its extraordinarily fertile soil on thousands of flat acreage, caused by flooding by the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers for millennia, and is the birthplace of the American blues music genre. I recently traveled to Oxford, Mississippi, for a meeting with a publisher. Just west of that town is Panola County, which is on the eastern edge of the Delta, so it was obvious that I’d be enticed by the proximity of that historical musical landscape. Panola County’s seat is Batesville, about 25 miles west of Oxford, and sure enough, it was in that area that the land began to flatten out into huge agricultural fields that stretched as far as the eye could see. My first stop was Clarksdale, in which Highways 49 and 61 intersect. Many blues music historians and fans have cited this juncture as the “Crossroads,” at which legendary blues

The SoCalled Column By Willie G. Moseley musician Robert Johnson made a pact with the devil; however, other locales have made the same claim. Nevertheless, a large sign at the Clarksdale location, replete with models of blue guitars, proclaims that site as the iconic location at which Johnson allegedly traded his soul to Ol’ Scratch in exchange for talent and fame. His composition of “Cross Road Blues” ultimately became a staple for umpteen rock bands, and also inspired a 1986 movie starring Ralph Macchio. (TANGENT: This is the same Highway 61 that is referenced in Bob Dylan’s mid-‘60s album Highway 61 Revisited. The roadway runs from Minnesota to New Orleans). Clarksdale is also the home of the Delta Blues Museum, which strives to educate music fans about the blues’ often overlooked and/or purloined history. Housed in a converted freight depot, the museum features, of course, instruments that were used by legendary players. Several of the guitars are displayed with album covers on which the guitars appeared. Among the more unique displays is a green 1939 Ford that is similar to the vehicles used by archivists who first documented the music of this area decades ago. “Field recordings” of previously unknown American musical genres were made by legendary researchers like John and Alan Lomax; their primeval recording devices were powered by the automobile’s battery. (A bit of personal irony regarding the automobile is the fact that my maternal

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grandfather owned a green ’39 Ford. In fact, my parents borrowed it for their honeymoon.) There’s also the cabin in which blues legend Muddy Waters lived (Alan Lomax recorded him on the front porch in 1941). The shrine is simply a primitive wooden box; it was transported from the site of the Stovall plantation where it had been built and set up inside the museum. ZZ TOP, the veteran Texas trio, was involved in the cabin’s relocation, and

some of its planks were used to make several “Muddywood” guitars, one of which is also on display at the museum. The Delta Blues Museum is a definitive site for an education on the history of blues music, but another site beckoned further on down the road. More about that next week. SGT. PEELER PLEASE NOTE: The ZZ TOP band name is spelled correctly; no periods after either ‘Z’, all caps

My animals are a pain in my backside

y animals are a pain the backside. Wherever I go, there they are. I mean, wherever I go, there they are. Know what I mean? I wake up most mornings with Abby, the cat, sitting on my chest, and Ruby, the dog, sitting next to me staring a hole through me, each trying to use their telepathic powers to encourage me to get up to feed them breakfast. Per the norm, I feed them before I feed myself. Their activity level is feast or famine so to speak. They are wide open or nothing at all. In fact, as I sit at my desk writing this article, Ruby is at my feet sound asleep and Abby is just a few feet away in Ruby’s crate. She, too, is sound asleep. Both are snoring; thus interrupting my train of thought,

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hence just one reason for being a pain in my backside. As I look out into the hallway, I see where Abby has scratched up my doorframe. She’s done this to every doorframe in the house. You’d think they’d shot a “Beavers Gone Wild” spring break edition in here or something with all the wood shavings on my carpet. If I was ever moving again, I would worry about it, but since I’ll live here until the day I die, it doesn’t faze me.

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Besides, I would never even think of declawing her. It’s one of the most inhumane things we can do to our cats. Would you want your fingernails ripped out? Every time I pick up my car keys, Ruby jumps up and down like a Mexican jumping bean. She loves to go for rides. As I’ve mentioned in my column before, Abby is not much on riding in cars. It’d be about like me attending a game at Bryant-Denny. They both leave fur all over my house. There is fur all over my carpet, my bed, and my clothes. I use a brush on them occasionally but it really does no good, but when I think about it, I leave my own share of fur around the house, too. When they are ready for evening chow, they look at me with

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Dear Editor, The bashing of the Tallassee Armory Guards and the Confederate battle flag with total disregard for the truth by some local media, prompted me to respond. Our camp’s donation to the Capitol Flaggers for the erection of a battle flag in Montgomery was in response to Governor Bentley’s shameful act of removing the flags from our Confederate Veteran’s Monument. The property donated to the Flaggers just happened to be along I-85 near downtown Montgomery. There was no incentive for our camp to donate because the site might have been within a few blocks of Alabama State. We would have donated to the project if it had been planned for the northern by-pass or any other high-traffic area. The I-85 site has been determined to be unusable because of some nearby power lines, but to their credit WSFA Channel 12 is the only media to accurately report this part of the story. The Sons of Confederate Veterans, a historical honor society, does not discriminate against any race and actually has always had African-American members whose ancestors

their big eyes or Abby starts to rub against my leg. When Ruby needs to go outside, she sits by the back door and stares a hole through me once again using those telepathic powers. When it’s time for bed, Ruby usually knows and oftentimes has that sixth sense that leads her there a few minutes before me. Abby gets up and stretches, then heads that way when I do. After I do what I need to do I get into the bed and Ruby jumps down for about three seconds—just long enough for me to get settled and then jumps back up and curls up next to my left side. She couldn’t be happier. A few minutes later, Abby, after a final late snack from her bowl on my dresser, springs into bed. She lies alongside my right

hip. She’s a happy cat. I’m stuck in the middle and cannot move. Within minutes, both are comfortable. Both are safe. Both are sound asleep. Both are snoring. Loudly. They depend on me for everything. My animals are a pain in my backside, but the joy and unconditional love they give me far exceeds any chore that I, as a responsible pet owner, can ever do for them, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 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. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

Media misrepresented entire lag issue served in the Confederate Army and Navy. We reject any group that uses confederate flags to intimidate anyone. We can prove that slavery was not the cause of the war, but economics, taxes and a desire for independence from an oppressive central government, much like the American Revolution. The SCV’s passion for the flag is rooted in our deep appreciation for the gallant Confederate soldiers who defended their southern homeland against the Yankee invaders. The Tallassee Armory Guards, Camp 1921 is made up of many U.S. Military Veterans and the first act at an SCV meeting is the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. Among our camp’s 180 members are doctors, lawyers, accountants, therapists and dozens of local businessmen who love their southern heritage. These are men who are leaders in this community and who our citizens come in contact with everyday. These patriots love America, but also greatly honor their Confederate ancestors, who by an act of Congress are officially U.S. Veterans just like any other. Along with a flag display in downtown Tallassee, our camp plans to erect a Confederate

Veteran’s monument much like Eufaula, Tuskegee, Union Springs or Alexander City. We argue that this beautiful monument and flag display will be an addition to Tallassee and will help celebrate our rich Confederate history. The Tallassee City Council’s disregard for the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution and private property rights should be disturbing to all citizens. It makes one wonder who will be the next victim of this over reach of authority by the city government? We in the SCV hope those questioning the flying of the Confederate flag in Tallassee will ask any of our members about the truth concerning the Confederacy, (truths you won’t read in any textbook)! Maybe if you tell us why you hate our flag, we can explain to you why you shouldn’t. And for those who despise our southern heritage, remember this is the “Heart of Dixie.” If you don’t love it, you are more than welcome to leave it. Fred Randall Hughey Commander The Tallassee Armory Guards, Camp 1921, Sons of Confederate Veterans

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Taking a flying leap

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PAC's influences more visible in campaigning as primary election day approaches

s our primary selection day approaches, it appears that we are seeing significant campaign attention from the presidential candidates. The move by the legislature to make us an early primary state was a good one. As is generally the case, we are seeing negative ads. That Flowers is not unusual in politics. The reason that they are employed is because they work. Otherwise, the media consultants would not use them. Therefore, this is not a different approach. However, the unique factor in this year’s presidential contest is who is paying for the ads. The disparaging attacks are being paid for by Super PACs and not directly by the candidates’ campaigns. These shadow campaign organizations were created by a federal campaign loophole. They allow a candidate to organize a PAC with an innocuous name that allows them to circumvent the federal campaign contribution threshold and spend unlimited amounts of money. These Super PACs are created to allow wealthy individual contributors to write very big checks. Thus, in essence it allows the super-rich to control the Super PACs and have a super-size say on who sits in the oval office. These Super PACs created for deep-pocketed supporters are supposed to operate separately from campaigns but in this presidential contest the lines have become very blurred. The rules on what amounts to coordination have been so narrowly defined that Super PACs and candidates’ campaigns appear to be one in the same. Federal Election Commission records reveal a good amount of correlation. Super PACs are paying staffers before they shift to campaign payrolls and individuals and groups are writing checks to the same vendors. Super PACs and other outside organizations have sponsored nine of every ten political ads aired this year. Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman, John Podesta, has appeared at fundraisers for a pro-Clinton Super PAC called Priorities USA Action. It is well documented that GOP candidate Jeb Bush delayed his presidential announcement by several months to allow his Super PAC, Right to Rise, to raise money. Right to Rise raised $103 million for Bush, while the Bush’s official campaign collected $11 million. Last year’s surprise announcement by GOP House Speaker John Boehner to resign gave rise to the selection of a new speaker. Paul Ryan, the 45-year-old Wisconsin Congressman who was a former vice presidential candidate, appears to be a good choice. Ryan comes across as sincere and well-intentioned. He comes across as direct, confident but not cocky or abrasive. He strikes you as someone who is doing the job for the right reasons. He obviously is living within his means on his congressional salary. He sleeps in his office rather than opting for an apartment or swanky Georgetown residence. For years it was thought that being a governor was not only the best training ground for president but also the best stepping stone. That has not been the case this year. In a record size Republican field the first two horses to fade and fail were Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Texas Governor Rick Perry. It has instead been a year for outsiders. The GOP field has been led by completely inexperienced political novices. Celebrity billionaire Donald Trump, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, and former CEO Carly Fiorina have stolen the show. These three political newcomers have never won an election or even run for public office. It appears that Donald Trump is poised to carry Alabama next week. He leads overwhelmingly in the polls and has garnered a good cadre of political face cards who have rallied to the frontrunner. Perry Hooper, Jr., a well-known establishment Republican figure, heads his campaign. Hooper is joined by state representatives Jim Carnes, Tim Wadsworth, Ed Henry, and Barry Moore. It will be interesting to see the outcome. Many national political experts predict that Trump may falter prior to the GOP nomination convention. They believe that at the end of the day the 2016 Republican nominee will be someone who actually has held office. Conventional prognosticators predict that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio or Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will ultimately be the nominee. We will see. See you next week. 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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ne trip around the sun takes 365 days and six hours. Every four years, therefore, an extra 24 hours accumulates, so a Leap Day is added. This year is a Leap Year, and Leap Day is next Monday, February 29. Julius Caesar first proposed this calendar change over 2000 years ago. It has affected everyone and everything ever since. Two of my former students who are now all grown up, twins Donna and Keri Flowers, were born on February 29 during a Leap Year. By the time they got to my class in middle school, they said they were only three years old! So, now that they are in their late twenties, they might be seven or eight by now! I have known several people over the years to celebrate their birthday on February 29. When our daughter Danielle was born in 2004, she almost made it – but made her appearance on February 28, missing out by a few hours on being a Leap Day baby. The chances of being born on a Leap Day: 1 in 1,461. There are many other interesting things happening on Leap Day every four years. Some examples: • In Irish history, St. Brigid

Bird’s Eye View By Michael Bird made a deal with St. Patrick to allow women to propose to men on this day, a tradition that still exists, in order to balance the male-female role in the way Leap Day balances the calendar. • During the Middle Ages, a related law on the books (still observed by some today) involved the wearing of gloves on Leap Day. Any man who refused a woman’s proposal on February 29 had to buy the lady 12 pairs of gloves, so the girl can hide the embarrassment of not having an engagement ring on her finger! • It’s Sadie Hawkins Day in the United States, where the girls ask the guys out, instead of the traditional roles. • In England, if a man refused marriage, he had to pay a fine of one pound and a single red rose. • Scottish tradition holds that it is as unlucky to be born on February 29 as it is on Friday the 13th!

• In Greece, it is bad luck to get married in a Leap Year, but especially on Leap Day. • In Finland, men are supposed to make a skirt for the woman whose proposal they turned down. • Chinese and Hindu calendars include a Leap Day, as do the calendars of the Jewish tradition. However, Leap Day is forbidden in Islam. An extra day is added to the end of the Muslim year every few years, however. • The first Salem witch trial was on February 29, 1692. Depending on which side you’re on, that’s an important day to remember. • February 29 is also the feast day of St. Oswald, who served as Archbishop of York in the late 900s. He taught “computus,” the study of calendars and the ways to calculate Easter each year – even the Last Judgment. So, it’s appropriate, then, that Oswald died on February 29, 992 – a Leap Day. (Incidentally, Oswald was performing the Lenten tradition of foot washing when he passed away.) There’s holidays set aside for everything, but Leap Day is definitely in a class by itself, once every four years.

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o you remember the Tala-C Drive-in theatre up on Macedonia Road? I don’t know the exact year but I do remember how popular it was in the 1950’s. I was up that way recently and I tried to figure out exactly where it was. I think I have it pinned down. Do you remember the drive-in days and where it was? Try it, you will find it fun. Do you remember in those days when we took a trip to Florida, we would start seeing those big old gaudy signs that would say “exotic” reptile farm only three miles? When we got there it would be a service station with little cages around it and in those pens there would be a turtle, fox, chickens and other tired looking animals. The main attraction would always be alligators, they even had alligators for sale. The little baby gators were about twelve inches long and were for sale. People would buy their children one and in less than a month they were flushed down the toilet. Do you remember when the Donut Shoppe was in Jordanville? Go back to the late forties and early fifties, next to Arthur Andersons snack stand a donut

The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley shop was built. I can’t remember who ran this stand or who the owner was but they had some good donuts. Things come and things go and in most cases all we have are our memories of those such things. The thing that stands out in my mind was how much glass there was in the building. It seems like it was almost all glass. Do you remember Harrogate and Willow Springs in Wetumpka? Harrogate was fed by an artesian well and was up on Jasmine Hill. Willow Springs was down near the road. I remember them well. They were popular swimming pools for teenagers in the forties and maybe fifties. Do you remember these or Gantt’s Mill Pond in the East Tallassee area? This wasn’t a built concrete pool but a regular mill pond with a float in the center. Mr. Gantt had two or more daughters and Martha was in my room at school. Do you remember the mill

whistle and how people of this area depended upon the sound of the whistle? The whistle blew three times a day; it blew at six AM, two PM, and ten PM. This was when the shifts changed. Women prepared meals and set the table by this whistle. The only time the mill deviated from this was at the end of World War II when they blew the whistle and the workers and townspeople met in downtown for a huge dance and celebration. Do you remember when Tallassee mills furnished housing for teachers that moved to Tallassee to teach in our schools? These houses were called teacherage’s. The one for East Tallassee school stands today and is a private home. I don’t know the rules but I think most of them were understandings that were discussed and agreed to before the teacher moved in. What happened if these rules were broken and they got caught, I don’t know. I never remember of a teacher leaving in mid-term. I remember all of these places, do you? Ronald Brantley is a regular columnist for The Tribune.

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Will Christianity survive the Church?

liver was a dedicated member of a church I once served. He wasn’t always a dedicated member, in fact, it was a miracle that he became a member. Although he came from a church-going family, he ignored the church and God for most of his life. As a young teenager, he got into a little trouble over something minor. However, the next Sunday, he was called out by name, shamed, used as a bad example in a sermon and told there was no hope for his salvation. For over thirty years, he never went back to a church. His wife worked with some of our parishioners. She was intrigued by the excitement in their voices when they talked about the Church, about how much they loved it, how much they did for it and how much their

involvement did for them. I don’t know if they asked her to visit, or if she asked, but one Sunday, she came. And, she brought Oliver. I didn’t know him or his history, but I could see as he sat there, arms crossed over his chest, that he wasn’t happy. The miracle was that on that Sunday, one of my sermon examples was the title of a pamphlet/ book, “How Christianity Survived the Church.” That book was a short history of the worst wrongs, cruelties and hurt the Church had inflicted over the centuries, oftentimes “In The Name of God.” You know many of them: the crusades, persecution of the Jews, the conquest of South America, the Spanish Inquisition. Some not so apparent or well known include the way 18th Century missionaries destroyed cultures in an effort to impose

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European Christianity on indigenous people, the superior attitude by which we U.S. Christians justified the resettling and massacre of the American Indians; our “Christian” justifications for slavery; our pre and post revolutionary persecution of some denominations, especially the Quakers. But, when I talked about how the church often treated individuals, condemning them, naming them, shaming them, even cursing them, I could see he was growing uneasy. Both the book and that sermon concluded that despite the wrongs and hurt inflicted by the Church, many people in the church continued

to take to heart Jesus’ command to “love on another as I have loved you.” Many people and clergy talk, preach and live lives of forgiveness, grace, love. Many also make it their life’s work to help those who have been hurt by the Church, its clergy or its members. After church, Oliver stopped me at the door and asked: “Do you really believe that the Church has hurt people, that it is wrong, and that God still loves everyone?” “Yes,” I said. I believe that the Gospel message is that God loves us, always, no matter what. He hardly missed a Sunday after that, and become more and more involved in the church. As a priest for nearly thirty years, I’ve met many people who have been hurt by judgmental, self-righteous, falselypious, people in the Church who tell them that they aren’t Christian,

they are going straight to hell, or that God doesn’t love them; or, by Church policies which attempt to frighten members into “righteousness” rather than love them into God’s arms. For people who aren’t perfect (and who is), people who are sensitive, especially children who believe what adults tell them, to be told over and over that they are sinners, worthless in God’s sight with no hope of salvation, are easily wounded by the words of others. Guilt abounds, interior pain increases and they come to be that they are not worthy or welcome in church or by God. As long as we, the Church, continue to judge, frighten, berate, harangue, and treat people with less than the agape love Jesus manifested, people will continue to be hurt by the Church. When we fail to

respect those whose beliefs differ from ours; when we preach or live hate for those whose beliefs are different; when we fail to “respect the dignity of every human being”; or, refuse to consider the fact that what we believe may not be The True, or at least The Whole True; we run the risk of driving people away from the Church and away from God. God is Love, God is all Love. God offers us love. That’s what the Church offers. That’s what we preach. That’s what changes lives. Will Christianity survive the Church. If we live God’s love, preach God’s love and offer God’s love to everyone, yes, it will. The Rev. Bob Henderson is Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka.

Religion Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany On February 28 at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School will focus on the parables of Jesus. 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 February 28 - Matthew Kelly “Seven Pillars of Spirituality Part 3” March 6 - Scott Hahn “Why a Protestant Pastor Became Catholic Part 1” March 13 - Scott Hahn “Why a Protestant Pastor Became Catholic Part 2” March 20 - James Dean, David Carucci, Patrick Driscoll - “Palm Sunday” March 27 - James Dean, David Carucci, Patrick Driscoll - “Easter Sunday” April 3 - Patrick Lencioni “Living a Christian Life in a Secular World Part 1” April 10 - Patrick Lencioni “Living a Christian Life in a Secular World Part 2” OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8:008:30 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. First United Methodist Church The men’s group will hold their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 27. The proceeds will support the missions sponsored by the group, and particularly their wheelchair-ramp ministry. Breakfast—bacon or sausage, juice or coffee, and

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 567-5754 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 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church

all the pancakes you care to eat--will be served from 7AM until 10AM in the church Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $5 each, and may be purchased at the door, or ahead of time from any member of the men’s group. All are invited to enjoy this great meal and support the ministries of the group. Salem Macon Baptist Church The Forever Young Seniors will meet Tuesday February 23rd at 6:30 PM. Billy Bob Bohannon (Bill King) will present our program with funny stories and songs. Mark you calendar and plan to come. Bring a covered dish and enjoy good food, good fellowship and lots of fun. Elam Baptist Church The Annual Valentine Banquet was attended well and enjoyed by all. Music by Mark Lanier and Friends was such a blessing along with much fun, great meal and fellowship. The Young Adult Class will have their monthly meal on Wednesday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. In the Young Adult Department downstairs. Sunday, March 6 everyone is invited to the Church Wide Breakfast at 9 a.m. and encouraged to attend Bible Study at 10 a.m. with Worship at 11 a.m. KIC (KIDS IN CHRIST) meet each Sunday during the Morning Worship Hour. A nursery is provided. The Sunny Senior Breakfast will meet Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Easter Pageant is planned for March 20, Palm Sunday. More Easter events to be announced. Hope to see you in church each Sunday, Wednesday and special activities. Everyone welcome. East Tallassee United Methodist Church:

2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 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

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. Friendship Baptist Church: Friendship Closet, a ministry of Friendship Baptist Church located next to the church, is open the first Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. If you have a need for clothes, shoes, etc. for women, men and children, come visit us. You will find the presence of God there! St. John All Nations Pentecostal Foundation Church 3495 Hwy 14 Notasulga, AL 36866. Minister Alma Purter, Pastor. Welcome, welcome, welcome! We look forward to your presence. Program committee: Sis. Brenda Moss 334-401-0706, Sis. Linda Pullium 334-209-3208 and Sis. Judy Moss. Oak Valley United Methodist Pastor Eddie W. Coleman II and the Oak Valley United Methodist Church family has chosen that our theme for 2016 will be: More like Christ and less like man. Lord help me, to be more like you. In keeping with our theme we are beginning a community outreach program which is open to everyone. On Friday, February 26, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. we will host our second free soup and

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 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878

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Lake Point Baptist Church Lake Pointe is a new church and Faron Golden, pastor at Lake Pointe, will be sharing the church’s plan for serving the community and surrounding area through the message from God’s Word. Lake Pointe is located at 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama 36853, and is just a short drive from Tallassee. Everyone is welcome. Come! Let us build! Beulah Baptist Church At Beulah, here is our schedule of services: Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Feed the Sheep 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Nursery is available. All are welcome House of love and Mercy Will be celebrating their 16-year anniversary. The celebration will be a 2-day event beginning Friday, April 29 at 6pm. The speaker for this great occasion will be Marsha Jean Evans (known as MJ) who used to reside in HOLM and is now a great supporter who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On Saturday, April 30 from 9am-12pm the HOLM will hold a silent auction to benefit the HOLM. Looking for a great time and looking forward for women that used to reside in the program as well as many people who live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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 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

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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

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Tallassee City Schools System is a candidate for renewal of AdvancED District Accreditation. AdvancED District Accreditation provides nationally recognized accreditation for the district and all of its schools. To earn AdvancED District Accreditation, the district must: 1) meet the AdvancED host an external review team once every five years. Using the AdvancED Standards for Quality School Systems as a framework, the district has completed a thorough self-assessment of its strengths and opportunities for improvement. The district also engaged in a broad cross section of representatives from across the district, its

schools, and the broader community in its self-assessment. Following its internal review, the district will host an AdvancED Quality Assurance Review team comprised of trained professionals from across the nation and state. The review team will visit the district on Feb. 29th – March 2, to evaluate the district’s self-assessment, determine the degree to which the district meets the AdvancED accreditation standards, and make an accreditation Parents and interested community members are invited to attend the Oral Exit Review to be delivered Wednesday, March 2 at 11 a.m. in the library of Tallassee High School, 502 Barnett Avenue Tallasee, AL 36078.

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Arbor Those who attended this year’s event had several trees to choose from. “This year’s tree saplings included nuttall oak, black gum, crepe myrtle, bald cypress, yellow poplar, and river birch,” said Hester. Typically Arbor Day is held in April. However, because weather plays an important factor in the success of tree fledglings, Tallassee holds Arbor Day during the last full week of February. “In general for our area, the best time of year to plant a sapling is late winter or early spring,” Hester said. “If the weather is too hot then young trees may be susceptible to damage and young trees need plenty of water to thrive.” Each year the Elmore County Forestry Commission donates the trees for Arbor Day. “We would like to thank the Elmore County Forestry Commission for providing the saplings for distribution,” Hester said.

Harriet McNelley, of Tallassee said she came out to pick up a few trees to plant along her fence line. McNelley has taken part in the annual event for years. “I have a Japanese maple that is about six foot tall now,” she said. “I got it about three or four years ago and it’s beautiful. I’ve taken care of that baby.” Philip Beckham and his young son Drew picked up a variety of trees from the event. The Beckham family recently built a home and plan on planting these trees around the home. “We built a new house and these are going to go on the property,” Beckham said. “Our land was all pine and a lot of that was taken out.” With so many coming out to take part in this year’s Arbor Day event, the Chamber of Commerce is already looking forward to next year’s Arbor Day celebration. “This is an annual event, so we look forward to this event next year,” Hester said.

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of these roof repairs but what was not covered by funding would have to paid by the city. One solution offered was using the roofing from the smaller house that sits on the quarters and is currently used to house the ambulances that service the city to patch the existing roof on the larger House of Seven Gables and replacing the roof on the smaller structure. Along with the roofing issue, the councilman brought up safety concerns over unaccounted for keys to the house. “The roof is the main thing and there are some other issues about keys,” he said. The councilman stated that it had been brought to his attention that people with no official affiliation with the city of Tallassee or the managers of the house of Seven Gables had keys to the establishments and this was cause for alarm. “In the past, the management of the keys, everybody and their brother got keys so that’s a security issue,” Wilson said. “In the past, the management had no accountability so we going to secure the facility.” Jeanna Kervin was the executive director of the Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce from 2009 until June 30, 2014. Kervin refutes the councilman’s accusations of mismanagement and poor upkeep of the House of Seven Gables. “The situation of the keys, that was misrepresented,” she said. Kervin believes there could be some unaccounted for keys floating around, if someone who rented the house made a copy. “We took a deposit and before we gave anyone their deposit back they had to return the key,” she said. “If they made a copy of the key, I was not aware of it.” Kervin also said she petitioned the city for needed repairs during her term as executive director of

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the Chamber of Commerce. “I had encouraged them to repair the home but they would not do it at that time,” Kervin said. Currently the city is taking actions to devise a plan to for roof repairs to the home and a new electronic keypad will soon be in place to insure that unaccounted keys will no longer be in circulation.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You are both driven and eɉcient, yet others could misunderstand your intent. A close associate will push you to take action. This person seems to think words just won’t cut it. Your paths might be diɈerent, which could trigger some Äreworks. Tonight: Try to detach. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Your creativity surges when you get into a disagreement with a loved one. You could be in a position where you’ll need to carry certain responsibilities in order to realize a key objective. Are you willing to incorporate more obligations into your day? Tonight: Let your hair down. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You might feel as if you’re able to handle a lot of demands all at once. To many people, you appear to be very driven, but you are just following your natural pace. Your sense of humor brings relief later in the afternoon. You will accomplish a lot. Tonight: Take a midweek break. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Be willing to use more creative means to get the results you desire. Many of you will be focused on your personal life more than your professional life. Others can’t help but respond to your inquiries and actions. You desirability speaks as well. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You understand where you must invest more; whether it is an emotional or a Änancial investment depends on the situation. You can’t stall any longer, nor should you. Communication will conÄrm what you are thinking. As a result, you feel supported. Tonight: Speak your mind. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You are likely to notice that your words carry your message with exactitude. You also will witness a strong response from others, which pleases you. In fact, you might decide to make an extra call or two, which you have been putting oɈ for a while. Tonight: Indulge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Much is going on behind the scenes that you would like to deal with, especially as there could be Änancial ramiÄcations involved. Meanwhile, try to maintain a low proÄle as much as possible during the daylight hours. Think rather than act. Tonight: Claim your power. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You have a message, and your intentions are clear. If someone doesn’t get what you are saying, restate your thought in diɈerent words until he or she hears it loud and clear. Woe to those who decide to turn away from you! Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Pressure builds to take a stand and express your beliefs. You have the energy, and possibly even the anger, to move forward with this matter. Look past someone’s knee-jerk reactions, and keep your eye on the long-term results. Tonight: Friends and loved ones surround you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Reach out to an expert in order to get his or her impression about a certain matter. This person might not be as familiar with your personal life as those around you, so he or she is likely to oɈer you a diɈerent perspective and unbiased feedback. Tonight: Relax to a favorite pastime. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You’ll want to have a discussion with a key person in your life. One-onone relating emerges as your strong suit, even though you sometimes prefer not to get so intense about certain issues. In any case, you’ll be following someone else’s lead. Tonight: Treat your mind. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You are able to see a situation from a diɈerent point of view. You might want to see how others approach the same matter. You could end up deferring to them as a result. Experience is great, but the result are not always the same. Tonight: Have a long-overdue discussion.

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‘Getting Down with the Dawgs’ fundraiser a huge success By REA CORD Executive Director

f you were not able to join us Saturday night for our Sixth Annual ‘Getting Down with the Dawgs’ Drawdown then all we can say is, you really missed out on a fun evening. The crowd was lined up down the sidewalk for the Wind Creek Wetumpka Entertainment Center doors to open at 5 p.m. and they were not disappointed as the venue and entire evening was simply perfect! We truly cannot thank everyone at Wind Creek for their tremendous hospitality and service to a packed house. The food was

fantastic as always and the setup was spot-on for our Drawdown. Everyone remarked at the fantastic table decorations and all thanks go to Chris Sisson, Rita Caswell and Genie Kline for their imagination, talent and hard work! Many thanks to Sandy Faulk, Patti Kaleta and Dawn Sullivan for getting everyone off to a great start at check in and again at the end when paying out to very happy winners! Powersounds USA and DJ Ziggy truly helped ensure our evening was fun and entertaining as he is the consummate professional Master of Ceremonies with awe-

HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELMORE COUNTY NEWS some music, video and lighting equipment and we greatly appreciate Ziggy’s hard work and support to our shelter. We were lucky enough to again have our very own local performing, recording and American Idol star, Jessica Meuse, join us as she performed three of her most popular songs. We truly love Jess’s support to our shelter and how much she and her entire family love animals and are there for our shelter. Thank you Jess!

While everyone, of course, wanted to win the BIG money prize, we had many door prizes throughout the evening thanks to more wonderful shelter supporters so please thank Prime South Bank, Must Stop Café, Our Place Café, CORNUS Kennels & Papa Roc’s for their generosity and also a pat on the back to Jennifer Tritz and Charline Pope for rounding up our prizes and getting them out to the winners. Our board members truly deserve high-fives as they worked to ensure a quality event for everyone and that just doesn’t happen overnight but as a result of months of planning

and coordination. We are lucky to have such a dedicated group of board members! The two people we must single out as the founders of this event starting six years ago are Jimmy & Kim Baker! They make sure our event is accomplished without a hiccup and we truly cannot thank them enough for donating their time and expertise that resulted in $23,000 raised for our shelter! Simply outstanding – thank you Jimmy and Kim! In the end and after a great evening the final ten tickets holders all agreed to split the $10,000 amongst themselves. The final

winning ticket numbers were: 46, 52, 62, 107, 120, 155, 185, 203, 222 and 280. Three of these most wonderful winners then turned around and gave back their $1,000, which is how the shelter ended up with a total of $23,000 for our animals! We are always humbled by the support of so many and it shows how many people not only love animals but have faith that we do all we can each and every day for all the animals that need us. On behalf of our board, our staff and the homeless and unwanted animals we care for, thank you ALL so very much!

Meet BeBe: HSEC Pet of the Week By REA CORD Executive Director

BeBe is a too cute Lab/Bulldog mix pup, almost four months old, and she should be in the 40-pound range when fully grown! She loves to play and then loves to cuddle. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old; cats over 1 year old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, 45 days of pet health insurance and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, 36092, go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org for more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions Mon–Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

House passes Winston’s Law bill unanimously STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Aggravated Child Abuse bill (SB23) Tuesday. The bill, which has been referred to as Winston’s Law, passed with a vote of 101-0.the bill now goes to Governor Bentley for his signature. Moved by the circumstances surrounding a case he is currently prosecuting, 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Randall Houston asked the Alabama Legislature to increase the possible penalty for Aggravated Child Abuse for a child under six years of age to life in prison. “I am extremely pleased this bill has made its way through the Alabama Legislature so quickly, and our legislators worked to fix the gap in the Aggravated Child Abuse laws. Representative Beckman and Senator Chambliss were key to persuading their colleagues to recognize the importance of such legislation,” Houston said. This bill came to fruition after Houston received the case of Hallee McLeod, whose 4-year-old son was found unresponsive and injured in the back of a car in Florida in September. In January, an Elmore County Grand Jury indicted McLeod for aggravated child abuse and chemical endangerment of a child. Under current Alabama law, Aggravated Child Abuse is a Class B felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison, but the new law will elevate the crime to a Class A felony punishable by 10 to 99 years, or life, in prison in cases involving a child younger than six-years-old. By elevating the punishment, this crime will be raised to the same level as Attempted Murder charges.

Alabama Children First – a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving the lives of Alabama’s children and families by shaping public policy, is one of the groups who has been following and supporting this bill from the beginning. “We are extremely pleased by the Legislature’s work to defend those without a voice by stiffening the penalty for child abuse of a child under six,” stated the organization’s executive director, Christy Cain. Cain shared that this bill will help bring justice for children who have been the victim of child abuse and neglect. She added, “This bill is important because it stiffens the penalties for a crime that can have life altering effects on its small victims.”

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Tallassee baseball off to a good start By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee’s Varsity Baseball team took both wins Saturday, as the team played both Handley and Holtville. The Tigers faced Handley High School in the first game. There were some impressive stats to come out of the game with Dylan Hathcock (1-1) 6IP 3K 0BB, Will Peters, Casey Baynes, Blake Dean and Dee Williams had 2 hits apiece. “We beat Handley 9-3. Holtville beat Handley 6-5 on a walk-off three-run homer and we defeated Holtville 8-2 in the last game,” said Adam Clayton, Head Coach for Tallassee’s varsity baseball team. During the win over Holtville High School the Tigers put some

impressive stats on the books with Will Peters (2-0) 6IP 6H 4 K 4BB, Dylan Hathcock 3-3 2 doubles 3RBI and Casey Baynes 3-4 2b HR (1) 2RBI Clayton believes it is the number of talented players that are returning from last year’s season. “We have seven returning starters from last year’s team which won 28 games. We have some experience returning. Our pitching staff, we didn’t lose any of our arms from last year so they are pretty experienced. Not only do the Tigers have a solid pitching staff, they also have some heavy hitters on this year’s lineup. “We’re swinging the bat pretty well right now, offensively,” he said. Clayton is happy with the

team’s results thus far, but admits there is always room for improvement. “Pretty pleased about where we are,” he said. “We are only one week in and we have a long season to go. We are going to try and improve in some other areas.” Saturday’s competition was the fifth game of the season. Last week Tallassee played a doubleheader against Dadeville. The tigers lost the first game, but came back to win the second. “We split with Dadeville last Tuesday,” Clayton said. “They beat us 2-1 in the first game and we beat them 8-2 in the second game.” Following the Dadeville game, the Tigers faced Elmore County High School where they domi-

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Senior pitcher and outfielder Dylan Hathcock sends strikes at the Handley team during Saturday’s game at Southside Middle School in Tallassee.

nated the game. “Thursday we went to Elmore County and defeated them 17-2,” he said.

Tallassee will host the Field of Dreams Tournament this week and will play Elmore County Tuesday at 3 p.m.

Tigers takes second place in state Baseball

tryouts to be held

Baker champion at 285, 7 Tigers in Top 4 By COREY ARWOOD Tallassee Tribune

Tallassee wrestling brought back a heavyweight state champion, one runner-up and 5 fourth-place wrestlers from the state finals, and placed second overall at the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association Wrestling Championships. The heavyweight state champion was the 285-pound junior Jake Baker and runner-up from the 195-pound bracket was his brother Andrew Baker, a freshman. Zack Haynes, Jonovan Miller, Bruin Hathcock, Jordan Price, and Jeremy Noah all took fourth place in their respective weight classes in the 1A-5A division at the tournament in Huntsville’s Von Braun Center. “It was an awesome weekend,” said John Mask, Tallassee wrestling coach. “All 10 of our guys should be commended for their fight and their effort and their determination.” Tallassee ended up being second in the state just behind Leeds, another southern region program. Heavyweight champ Jake Baker’s opponent was an undefeated wrestler from Leeds. Mask said Baker had not wrestled Josephus Smith, the defending state champion, yet this season. It was a win in overtime. Mask said the first period they wrestled 0-0. Then Baker went down in the down position but was able to get up to score a point and once he made it back in neutral position he earned earn a third point after returning to his feet, Mask said. In the overtime the score was 1-1 after 6 minutes, Mask said. The victor would be whichever wrestler took the other down first in overtime, and 15 seconds in, Mask said Baker took down Smith for 2 points and a win of 3-1. “Of course that’s just two great heavyweights wrestling,” Mask said.

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Jake Baker, a Tallassee junior, is the class 1A-5A heavyweight state champion after wrestling in the state finals at Huntsville, Alabama’s Von Braun Center.

He said it made the eighth year in a row that Tallassee had a state champion. They got to Huntsville Wednesday and made it back home Saturday night, but in what Mask said was an unbelievable 3-or-so hour stretch on their last day Tallassee won every match it wrestled. Mask said there were a lot of factors that came to play in the team’s successes in the finals, but there was one common denominator to their wins – the team itself.

“It was a lot tougher tournament,” Mask said referencing the preceding weekend’s area sectionals that determined who went to state finals. “We just wrestled better, to me the kids they keep getting better each and every week,” Mask said. “They perform their best at the right time. I couldn’t ask for anything more. They gave it their all. They shined when the lights were the brightest so to speak.”

Tryouts for the Tallapoosa County Elite tournament baseball team are coming up this weekend. The 11-U county baseball team will host tryouts on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Field 4. Youth baseball players 11-and-under from Tallapoosa County and Tallassee are invited to tryout for the team, which will not interfere with players’ time in their respective city league. The tournament team will participate in 3-5 tournaments from March to May. Tournaments the Tallapoosa County Elite will compete in include the Playmaker March Madness Auburn on March 12-13, the Buffalo Wild Wings Florence Invitational on April 2-3, and the Auburn May AA Matchup on April 30 to May 1. The Tallapoosa County Elite are looking for the best players to tryout. Players are asked to call Cedric Buckner at 334-202-0263 or Debra Hay at 256-749-0274 to confirm they will attend tryouts.

Tallassee Tiger soccer off to good start, future looks bright By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune

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Tallassee’s Stuart Smith takes it downfield against Catholic during Friday’s game.

Despite a very close loss to Catholic High last Friday, Head Coach Katie Hayley is very optimistic about the upcoming soccer season. With area games beginning this week, Tallassee’s soccer team has faced some tough competition to prepare for these upcoming games. “We’ve played four varsity games and two JV games. The varsity is 2-2 right now, which is pretty good,” said Hayley. “We’ve been playing 6 and 7A teams, bigger schools. We start area play this week. Thursday is our first area match and we’ll play Marbury High School, here at 5 p.m.” While the Junior varsity team has not won a game so far, the season is young and so are the players. “JV is 0-2 but they are playing huge schools,” she said. “Most of our JV is made up of

ninth graders.” Not only is Hayley excited about this soccer season, she is looking forward to the next few seasons. Because most of her players are younger, they will become seasoned players as they learn more about the game. “I’m looking forward to the season,” Hayley said. “This is probably one of the more talented teams I’ve had in a while. They are young. We have a few seniors but we’re still mainly 9th and 10th and some juniors. I’m looking forward to it.” Some of the 6A and 7A teams lost to Tallassee’s varsity soccer team and the games Tallassee lost were close. “We beat Jeff Davis and Valley and lost to Park Crossing and lost to Catholic,” she said. “Catholic game was 4-2 but we were missing a lot of players, starters and we really didn’t have any subs. It was a really good game and we’ll get them next time.”

Since there is no youth soccer league in Tallassee, Hayley hopes the creation of the JV team will help boost the varsity team to new heights. “When I got here I started the JV program so we could have some type of feeder program to into varsity. We’re starting to see the rewards of that,” Hayley said. These early in the season games have allowed Hayley the opportunity to observe the team and learn what each player’s strengths and weaknesses are, and that offers the opportunity to find the most suitable player for each position. “In soccer, it’s a lot like putting pieces of the puzzle together to see where they need to go. These games prior to area matches, we are changing up where people go, where they start and trying to find that starting 11,” she said. Hayley is looking forward to the upcoming area games. She

believes the momentum is building and will soon show on the field. “When area starts it really gets serious and they are really excited and pumped up about it,” she said. This year, the four area schools are very equally talented. Without a dominating team from the starting gate, the season could go either way for either team. Only time will tell. “Every area match matters,” Hayley said. “In our area, it’s us, Holtville, Marbury and Elmore County. All four teams are so evenly matched and it’s been like that for so long that there’s no dominant team. It’s really evenly matched and you just never know who’s going to end being the top two.” The Tigers will take on Marbury at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at the J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium. For additional games and times check the posted game schedule.

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Three vehicles collide closing Highway 49 and 14 intersection for hours for investigation

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have confirmed that two people are dead after a Monday night accident. Officials said they were called to the scene of a threevehicle crash on Alabama 49 South and Alabama 14 in an area between Tallassee and Reeltown. The crash involved a 1992 BMW, which was struck by a 1997 International 4700 and a 2016 Dodge Ram. Both victims were in the BMW. The driver was listed as Natasha Michelle Bozemanm 27, of Montgomery,

while the passenger was Anthony Robinson, 33, of Hayneville. Neither victim was wearing their seatbelt and both were ejected from the car. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Tallapoosa County Coroner Mike Knox said the cause of death will likely be multiple blunt force trauma. The driver of the Dodge was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the International was not injured. The crash occurred at 7:42 p.m. at the intersection of Alabama 14 and Alabama 49, just outside of Tallassee. The roadway was

Emergency personnel work to clear the wreckage from the scene of Monday night’s fatal crash.

extremely wet as heavy rains fell for several hours in that area Monday. The intersection was closed to traffic for several hours during the investigation and cleanup. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.

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Andrew Lazenby, top, is a local winner of the H&R Block 1,000 Win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes. He celebrates at the H&R Block office at 205 Barnett Blvd, Tallassee, AL and is presented with a giant check. From left Tucker Trussell, Lois Trussell and Andrew Lazenby join in on the February 11 festivities. Jessica Cousins, left, is also a local winner of the H&R Block 1,000 Win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes, She is presented with a giant check from left, Lois Trussell, Jessica Cousins, Betty Segrest, Tucker Trussell and Chris Cousins join in on the Feb. 2 festivities. H&R Block gave a total of $32 million in the first month of tax season in its National 1000 win $1000 daily sweepstakes. Thirty-two thousand people won $1,000 from H&R Block including Mrs. Cousins and Mr. Lazenby.

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Have you read 100 books lately, these kindergarteners have

Tallassee Elementary School’s kindergarten students who read 100 books by the 100th day of school: Ms. Bell Kyli Jeffery Colt Kosier Hudson Timmerman Carleigh Wilson Cooper Crain Hamp Love

Maddie Tennyson Carleigh Wilson Mrs. Taylor Austin Spencer Lindsey Hacker Anna Gail West Aldridge Evan Coburn Elise Soehren Emma Soehren Branton Griffith,

Alex Mehler Mrs.Mann Landon Cullars Braeden Yankey Ian Treff Griggs James Blakely Jackson New Madelyn Thornton Christopher Webster Miley Fillingham

Blu Berry Levi Messer Anna Kate Nicholas

Ashton Strum Brayden Mann Dezmin Denmark Lelia Scott Krimson Johnson not pictured: Preston Hunt

Mrs. Gantt Kayson Atkins Calie Boatner Shylar Cameron Channing Johnson Cavion Rice Kenzie Santana

Mrs. Hill Chandler Metz Brodie Jones Bryant Jones George Stewart

New math program for 21st Century students STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee 21st Century Community Learning Center at Tallassee Elementary School started a new math program in October to help 4th - 6th grade students improve their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills. The NBA Math Hoops program is a Learn Fresh program promoted by the NBA and it is targeted for students in 4th-8th grade. Our 21st CCLC 4th-6th grade students have been learning to

play the NBA Math Hoops game since the middle of October. There are only 50 afterschool programs in Alabama participating in the NBA Math Hoops program. Tallassee’s top three players with the most points at the time of check in, which is every 4-5 weeks, receive free NBA merchandise as a reward for their hard work. Later in the spring, the top two players will participate in a state wide NBA Math Hoops tournament. The Tallassee 21st Century Community Learning Center

is an afterschool program that services students in 1st-6th grades. We offer weekly EPIC STEM lessons, Taekwondo by Tracy Daar (Chung’s Taekwondo and Fitness), Art by Stephanie Harrison (Jasmine Hill Art Gallery), Dance by Claire Scroggins (The Pointed Toe), and Ceramics by Cindy Rigsby (The Crafty Monkey) for our students. There are currently a few open spots in the 21st CCLC program. For more information please contact Lauren Funderburk, the 21st CCLC Program Director, at shirleylauren08@gmail.com.

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County Commission District 1 Shanna Chamblee

Chamblee Shanna Chamblee, a Titus resident, will be seeking the office of District 1 County Commissioner for Elmore County. A graduate of Speake High School in Lawrence Co. Alabama, she attended AUM in 2005-06 and has been an Elmore County resident since 2003. She is married to Les Chamblee they have eight children ranging in ages from 4-19 and a small homestead farm. The Chamblee’s are a Christian family, conservative fiscally and morally and are active members of Victory Temple in Wetumpka. Shanna will be seeking to serve District 1 as a conservative Republican. Her experiences include: 1.) Leader of the Wetumpka Tea Party’s Elmore County Commission Watchdog Group. She attends each commission meeting, questioning and holding our current commissioners accountable and reporting activity each month at Tea Party meetings. She has developed working relationships with the current commissioners. 2.) Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for Alabama Gun Rights Inc. Having had an active hand and vital role in our state’s gun rights freedoms and liberties. The latest accomplishment being a hand in writing, introducing, lobbying for, speaking at Senate Committee for, and seeing through to passage last session’s HB47 that advanced our state’s gun rights. 3.) Attends our County’s monthly Republican Executive Committee meetings and has passed through the lengthy vetting process to be on the committee. She is currently first alternate awaiting a soon to be vacated seat. Shanna has a goal of igniting a passion for conservative values and involvement in her generation. 4.) Has led the efforts of the signature campaign to repeal the Limited Self Governance Act that was narrowly voted in last year. We are currently at half of the number of signatures needed to place a repeal referendum on next year’s ballot. 5.)Lastly, but most importantly, she is a mother to a LOT of children. “I believe this alone has taught me financial management skills, time management, efficiency, and negotiation skills as nothing else in life ever could have.”

Kenny Holt

Holt Kenny Holt, a Titus, Alabama native has announced his candidacy for Elmore County Commissioner of District 1. He and his wife of 44 years, Debbie, have two children, Eric Holt and Doryan Holt Carlton. Kenny grew up in Elmore County, graduating from Wetumpka High School in 1967, and then went on to attend junior college. He has over 46 years of business and finance experience in the local area. “I think I have unique qualifications to serve on the commission. I know Elmore County and the people of Elmore County. I have worked with them in the community and in business for many years,” Holt said. “I am familiar with all aspects of Elmore County: the strengths, the needs, the infrastructure, and the limits of our tax base. I am committed to doing what is best for the citizens of Elmore County.” Early on he left Elmore County for five years to advance his career and continue his education, however his goal was always to return to his home. A lifelong dream of purchasing his grandparents’ property was achieved and is where he and his wife now live. Always involved in his community, Kenny served as vice president of Millbrook Youth Football and officer of Stanhope Elmore Quarterback Club as his children attended school in Millbrook. He has served in many capacities in Elmore County, including United Way Campaign Chairman, Founding Board Member of Concerned Landowners of Elmore County (CLEC), and board member of Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce. He is also a graduate of Leadership Elmore County and served as a Board Member for Alabama Manufactured Housing Institute. Presently he is serving as director and past chairman of the Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority (CEWSA). Titus community involvement includes board member of Buyck Volunteer Fire Department and Deacon of New Home Baptist Church. “I recently retired with the intention of serving my community. Although I know many of the residents of the county, I am looking forward to working for all citizens of Elmore County.”

Mark Hragyil

Hragyil I am Mark Hragyil and first I would like to thank the citizens of Elmore County for allowing me to serve you for two terms as District 1 County Commissioner. Here are some points that I would like for voters to know as they consider their options for the upcoming primary: 1. We have made some good progress maintaining roads, in (District 1) we have resurfaced 194.5 miles of road 2. 70.57 miles of road striped 3. Several dirt roads improved. The Commission has made some big improvements to Elmore County. Construction Of County Emergency Operations Facility (EOC) building 2. Design and Planned Construction of an addition / annex to the old Courthouse. 3. Replacement of Structurally deficient bridges to Montgomery (MPO federal Funds 4. Reroofing of County Judicial Building. 5. Worked with AIabama Department of Human Resources to construct New DHR facility on county property. 6. Partnering with City of Wetumpka to Construct new access to come to Creek Park. Capitalized on ADEM grant for recycling scrap tire cleanup and illegal dump cleanup. 8. Replacement of all locks in County Jail. 9. Construction of a Record Storage Facility. 1O. Demolition of Cook Building and old jail (preparing for future courthouse addition) 11. Partnership with City of Wetumpka to provide fuel services. 12. Completed Outdoor Elmore Recreational study and plan 13. Partnered with City of Elmore, Millbrook, Tallassee, And Wetumpka, to accomplish several resurfacing I improvement projects on county/city roads. 14. Design and planned improvements to several county buildings through the use of energy saving projects (boiler at jail, heating and cooling system at old court house and lighting. I would like to thank you for your support and would appreciate your vote on March 1.

RE-ELECT

JAMES “TREY”

TAYLOR

ELMORE CO. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 A VOTE FOR

EXPERIENCE & PROGRESS I am a conservative Republican with Christian values and a proven record of accountability, transparency, ethical decision making, and PROGRESS. I am asking for your vote on March 1st to keep Elmore County moving in a positive direction.

PROGRESS in DISTRICT 2: ➢ 19 Roads resurfaced in Dist. 2 (79.84 miles): Central Ave., Rifle Range Rd., Jackson Rd, Rock Springs Rd., Weldon Rd., Windemere Rd., Real Island Rd., Emerald Mtn. Pkwy., Mountainview Rd., Dunn Adams Rd., Mt. Hebron Rd., Little Rd,. Chana Creek Rd., North Ann St., Indian Trail, Dean Circle, Peace Church, Nero’s Rock Rd., Nero’s Pt. ➢ Implemented new dirt road resurfacing project and resurfaced the following 5 roads in Dist. 2 (4 miles): Dolan Rd., Funderburk Ln., Nabors Ln., Jug Factory Rd., Mooney Hollow Rd. ➢ In conjunction with City of Tallassee and Tallassee Industrial Bd., worked with GKN to expand their facility, creating 40 jobs and saving 200 more ➢ Worked with State of Alabama to finance new water main to Madix facility in Eclectic, creating 23 jobs at this facility ➢ Partnered with Eclectic and Tallassee to accomplish resurfacing / improvement projects on county and city roads within their city limits ➢ Partnered with Cherokee Alpine Trail Assn. on construction of new parking lot ➢ Allocated funds to all schools in District 2

PROGRESS throughout ELMORE COUNTY: ➢ Implemented BLUEPRINT 2020 plan with an initial $13.6 million investment that will yield a total of $36 million in road, bridge, and facility improvements throughout Elmore County—all accomplished with no additional cost to taxpayers: • Construction of County Emergency Operations facility • Construction of Highway Dept. Admin. Facility (current) • Construction of Record Storage facility • Demolition and preparation for new Courthouse annex • Reroofing of County Judicial Building • Planned repairs to Judicial Bldg. and parking lot • Resurfacing of 165 miles of county roads

• Approx. 20 miles of unpaved county roads resurfaced • Replacement of 3 structurally deficient bridges • HVAC system improvements and capacity updates • Planned construction of Old Courthouse Annex • Planned improvements to several county facilities through use of energy savings projects

➢ $9 million awarded to Elmore Co. by ALDOT for federal bridge replacements and Firetower / Redland Rd. intersection improvements ➢ Implemented Budget Hearings for all county departments and non-profit organizations which were made open to the public ➢ Put into effect video recording of Commission meetings to make them available for public viewing on the county website ➢ Allocated $100,000 to Firefighter training facility in Wetumpka ➢ Maintained a balanced County Budget all three years Pd. Pol. Ad. by Trey Taylor

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County Commission District 2 Mack Daugherty

Daugherty Mack Daugherty, of the Kowaliga/Eclectic area has announced his intentions to seek the Republican nomination for the District Two seat on the Elmore County Commission in the March 1st election. Mack has resided in the same location in Elmore County for the past (43) years, along with his wife, the former Mary Colley. The Daughertys have a son, Corey, who along with his wife Holly and two children, reside in Birmingham, and a daughter, Dr. Cecilia D. Smith, who along with her husband Rhett and two children, reside in the Kowaliga/ Eclectic area. Mack is a military veteran, (32) year law enforcement veteran, successful businessman (founder and owner of Lake Martin Security, Inc. for past (32) years), and is a retired engineer with the CSX Railroad Company. Mack is a graduate of the University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy, is a volunteer APOST, Certified Deputy Sheriff in Elmore County, a volunteer deputy game warden, a former Fire Chief and founding member of the Kowaliga Fire Dept., and a volunteer certified instructor with the American Red Cross. Mack currently serves as Chief of Security for Russell Lands, Inc., a position which he has held for the past (23) years. Mack has also served as a worship leader in church music ministry for the past (43) years. Mack currently serves as worship leader at the Church in the Pines and Children’s Harbor Chapel at Lake Martin. Mack and his wife Mary have also been volunteers with Children’s Harbor, since its founding in 1989. Mack is a member of the advisory board for Trustmark Bank in Tallassee and Eclectic, a member of the local and national Fraternal Order of Police, The Alabama Peace Officers Association and the National Rifle Association. In their spare time, Mack and Mary enjoy spending time with their grandchildren and have a passion for showing horses. “My pledge to the citizens of Elmore County is to provide honest, ethical, proficient and fiscally responsible representation in every regard and to protect property rights from unnecessary and over-reaching government regulations. While I very much appreciate the offers of campaign contributions, I have decided to accept no campaign contributions and to self-fund my own campaign. I only ask for one thing, and that is the opportunity to once again serve the good people of Elmore County. I firmly believe that people who hold public office are indeed servants of the people and that every decision should be made with aspect at the forefront. My dad was a Baptist preacher, and he and my mom instilled in me and my siblings the virtue of always having a servant’s heart. I firmly believe that as children of God, while on this earth, that one of our “callings” is to serve our fellow man by any means that would be beneficial to them. During my lifetime I have tried to live out that principle, whether serving my country in the military, serving the citizens as a law enforcement officer, serving in the ministry of the church or serving the needs of seriously ill children and their families. I will be humbled and most appreciative of your vote and support, but most importantly your prayers. May God continue to bless our country, our state and the wonderful place that we call home, Elmore County!”

Trey Taylor

Taylor James (Trey) Taylor announces his candidacy as the Republican nomination for Elmore County Commissioner, District 2. Taylor is a lifelong resident of Elmore County. He is currently serving his first term as the District 2 Commissioner. He is married to Holley (Smith) Taylor, formerly of Eclectic, and has two children Madeline (16) and Jase (14). He and his family reside in the Kent community. Taylor is the son of the late Melvin Taylor Jr. and Judy Taylor. He is a graduate of Tallassee High School and Auburn University of Montgomery. He is a member of Rushenville Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. Before his election to the current term, Taylor worked for Elmore County as a subdivision inspector, project inspector and license inspector for over ten years. Currently, Taylor owns and manages Tallassee Bonded Warehouse located in Tallassee. In looking back over his current term Taylor says, “It has been an honor and blessing to serve as Commissioner of District 2 for the past three years.” District 2 is one of the largest districts in the county. It incorporates three school systems and a vast amount of dirt roads and paved roads. He states, “This Commission has made significant progress towards the future of Elmore County with the BLUEPRINT 2020 project which is a 36 million dollar plan of infrastructure renewal and modernization. We have made a 13.6 million dollar investment that will yield a return of 36 million dollars of new construction and much needed improvements on existing county facilities, roads, and bridges.” ALDOT (Alabama Department of Transportation) also awarded an additional 9 million dollars in the past three weeks for further road and bridge improvements. This totals 31.4 million dollars of money awarded to Elmore County which is the most funds ever awarded to this county during one term. Citizens of Elmore County are already reaping the benefits of the BLUEPRINT 2020 project. “The past three years, in District 2 alone, we have resurfaced 79.84 miles of federal and local roads and 36.46 miles of paved roads have been restriped,” Taylor reports. With BLUEPRINT 2020 funding and Taylor’s former experience working with the Highway Department he has spearheaded and implemented a plan to resurface dirt roads in which 4 miles have been resurfaced in District 2. Additional Commission projects that are part of the BLUEPRINT 2020 plan include construction of the new Emergency Operations Center and a new Highway Department building. Also, the County Courthouse will undergo much needed energy saving improvements and plans for the construction of a Courthouse Annex has been approved and is underway. This task of upgrades was made without any additional cost to the taxpayers of Elmore County. Taylor and this Commission have been instrumental in improvements both physically and economically throughout District 2 and all of Elmore County. They partnered with the towns/cities of Eclectic, Tallassee, Elmore, Millbrook, and Wetumpka to accomplish several resurfacing projects. This Commission has helped create 40 jobs and save 200 jobs in Tallassee by working with GKN and the Tallassee Industrial Board on expanding their facility. Recently, Taylor and his fellow Commissioners allocated money to expand water lines to Madix Corporation in Eclectic to create and save jobs. Taylor has also distributed funds to all schools in District 2. Taylor has made it a priority for this Commission and the county offices to become more transparent and accountable to the citizens of Elmore County. “We (the Commission) implemented policies during my first term to make us more accountable. We started recording Commission meetings which are viewable via our website so everyone can be informed about what this Commission is doing.” Taylor has become involved in other committees to represent the interests of Elmore County. He currently serves as the Rural Planning Organization Chairman (RPO) for Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery counties and was recently elected to the Association of County Commissioners of Alabama Legislative Committee. “ I am asking for your vote on March 1st to keep a fast growing Elmore County moving in a positive direction. Thank you for your consideration.”

County Commission District 3 David Bowen

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Bowen

Stubbs

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your representative to the Elmore County Commission for the past 7 years. I have been humbled by your prayers and support and cherish each one. I am excited to announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the Elmore County Commission District 3 seat. Three years ago I ran on a platform of “Results, not Promises”. Under my leadership as Chairman, this Commission has undertaken the largest building and road program in this counties history. This Commission developed its Infrastructure Renewal and Modernization Plan entitled “Blueprint 2020”. Improvements to 200 miles of County Roads, construction of a new Emergency Operations & 911 call center, new highway department office, new courthouse annex, new DHR Building are just a portion of this project undertaken by this Commission. As the Chairman of the County Commission I undertook an extensive review of all expenditures countywide to see how we could make your county government more efficient. As a result we downsized the commission office staff, upgraded phone and internet services to the most up to date systems at no additional cost to taxpayers. This Commission also completed an energy audit of all facilities and for the first time in its history the historic downtown courthouse will have new lighting and central heat and air at no additional cost to tax payers. I am a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and a small business owner here in Wetumpka. I attend Santuck Baptist Church where I have served as deacon and a Sunday school teacher for children, youth and adults. During my term on the commission I have served on the Justice and Public Safety steering committee for the National County Commission Association and the Board of Directors for the State County Commission Association. On March 1st vote to keep experience working for you. Vote David Bowen for Elmore County Commission District 3.

Troy Stubbs, a Wetumpka resident, has announced his candidacy for District 3 Elmore County Commissioner. Married to the former Jenny Enslen of Wetumpka, He and his wife have four children: Isaac, Elsa, Lucas and Bennett. The Stubbs family is active in the community, with children attending Elmore County public schools, and Jenny serving as editor of LEAN, a statewide magazine published by the Joy to Life Foundation. Troy Stubbs has volunteered as coach of numerous youth sports teams including YMCA basketball, Dixie Youth baseball, and AYSO soccer. He currently serves as chief administrator of Boy Scout Troop 605. In addition to volunteer coaching and scouting, he has organized charitable efforts to support the Elmore County HIPPY program, Camp Hope and the Elmore County Food Pantry. He also serves on the Board of Directors at the Wetumpka YMCA and is a member of both the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce and the Elmore County Republican Executive Committee. “We value our membership in this community and seek to give back in as many ways as we can,” Stubbs said. Since 2012, Stubbs has been officially rated by the Alabama Department of Education as a “highly qualified” math teacher at Wetumpka High School and has earned a master’s degree in secondary mathematics. He also serves as the offensive coordinator for the WHS varsity football team and head coach of both the boys and girls golf teams. An additional master’s degree in sports administration from the University of Louisville has prepared Stubbs well for his coaching and administrative responsibilities at the high school. His prior coaching experience includes serving as an assistant football coach at the University of Louisville, Davidson College and the University of Arkansas-Monticello. After high school, Stubbs attended the United States Air Force Academy as a football player and student for two years. He transferred to the University of Alabama where his father, Charlie Stubbs, was offensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide. While at Alabama, he graduated with honors in international finance. Following graduation, he spent several years providing financial advice to municipalities throughout the Southeastern United States. “Elmore County has limitless potential, and I am eager to do my part as a local citizen to see us achieve greatness,” Stubbs said. “True leadership listens to the people and strongly considers their voice in making decisions. It is my intention to serve with integrity, maintain conservative values and be a leader our community can rely on.”

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Elmore County Board of Education District 5 Leisa Finley Finley

Larry Teel Teel

Leisa Finley, a Wetumpka resident, has announced her candidacy for District 5 of the Elmore County Board of Education. Finley has two children, Carly a graduate of Wetumpka High School and current student at UAB, and Austin, a senior at Wetumpka High School. Finley is the Executive Director for the Elmore County Economic Development Authority. She is tasked with recruitment of new industry and retail, which includes support and retention of local manufacturing businesses. “With the partnership of economic development and education, it is critical to ensure we are preparing our students for the workforce. In years past, prospects were interested in quality of life opportunities, and today, workforce and education tops the list. It is critical that we educate not only our students, but also our parents and teachers on what is required to satisfy the needs in workforce to continue to grow our community.” Elmore County is fortunate to have tremendous talent,

but I would like to see us achieve higher goals.” Finley has served on several local and regional boards in leadership positions. She is a member of SEDC (Southern Economic Development Council) a seventeen state regional board of which she was State Director for Alabama. She is also a member of IEDC (International Economic Development Council), EDAA (Economic Development Association of Alabama), and is the current President of the Elmore County Technical Center Advisory Committee. A graduate of University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute, Basic Economic Development at Southern Mississippi and has attended UAB and will receive a degree in Global Business from Troy University in the spring. “Elmore County has been my home my entire life and my passion is to participate in assisting our system to reach its full potential.”

It has been my privilege to be elected to six terms on the Elmore County Board of Education from 1980-2016 (36 years) by the citizens of Elmore County. It has been my pleasure to serve the 11,000-plus students, 1,300plus employees and 70,000-plus citizens. I have been personally involved in provision of new and improved facilities across Elmore County to accommodate student growth from approximately 5,000 students in 1980 to the current 11,000-plus students. You have invested over $127 million in facilities to serve our students. I have helped provide consistency and continuity of school board business during the tenure of eight superintendents. I have taken the time for many years to provide leadership as president of the board, which is selected by fellow BOE members. I am working diligently to complete many needed and long awaited capital improvements across the county on the BOE five-year capital plan. I have a renewed commitment to improve student achievement and to stop a slight decrease in scores evidenced on the second year ACT Aspire Assessment to meet the recently updated State Department of Education College and Career Ready Standards. I will continue to encourage our administration to better utilize the millions of dollars of technology we have in place. I will encourage our administration to seek better

and more professional staff development for our teachers in the use of this technology. I will encourage more programs and/or new personnel to improve student achievement. I have been married 51 years to Peggy Sanders Teel. I have two sons: Bart, married to Denise Terrell Teel and Troy, married to Celia Jackson Teel. We have eight wonderful grandchildren. I am a graduate of Elmore County High School in Eclectic and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Auburn University. Community involvement and activities include serving on the Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Task Force since 1979, deacon at First Baptist Church Wetumpka from 1976-present, Elmore County Board of Education member since 1980, Director Emeritus of First Community Bank of Central Alabama, Wetumpka YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee in 2007, Alabama School Board Association Master Level credentials, Business owner/manager from 1972-1999, and currently a HVAC commissioning agent on new construction across Alabama. If elected, I will continue to work for the students and teachers of Elmore County Public Schools to help provide a safe environment and quality facilities. I will continue to work relentlessly to help provide the best academic environment possible so that our students are prepared for their next academic level and/or work place. Your vote and support is appreciated.

My father, Mack Daugherty, is currently running for Elmore County Commissioner District 2. He is one of the most honest, loyal, dependable and innovative men I know. He has always put faith, family and responsibility to others first and foremost in his life. These qualities will make him an excellent choice for Elmore County Commissioner. I was blessed to grow up in a loving, Christian home with two wonderful parents. My brother and I were always shown the importance of honesty, hard work and responsibility. These are traits that were instilled in my father as a young boy, growing up the son of a Baptist minister and hardworking mother. We were taught the importance of earning an education as well. My dad always said that such was our ticket to do whatever we wanted to in life. He always led by example, not only in our family, but also in his career, church and our community. He will certainly carry this example over into leading District 2, if given the opportunity to serve the voters. Please consider him when you cast your vote on March 1, 2016. He will work diligently to make the voters proud. Thank you for your consideration. Cecilia Daugherty Smith, Pharm. D The Apothecary Inc. Pharmacy Tallassee, Alabama

My Dad, Mack Daugherty, is currently seeking your vote for Elmore County Commissioner District 2. As a child growing up, he instilled in my sister and me many of the things we have tried to incorporate into our own lives and families throughout the years. By his example, we realized as young children that honesty, integrity, hard work and a passion for helping others were key character traits in life. We were raised in a Southern Baptist church where Dad served as a Minister of Music and as a Deacon. His commitment to Christ, family career and community are all things I admire. These characteristics are what will make him an exceptional choice to lead the residents of District 2. I respectfully ask that you consider my Dad and friend, Mack Daugherty, as County Commissioner of District 2 when you cast your vote on March 1, 2016

Mack Daugherty

Elmore County Commissioner District 2 Conservative Republican • Military Veteran

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GOP PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY CANDIDATES Ben Carson is a retired neurosurgeon who has never held public office but spent the majority of his career as head of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, a position he held from 1984 until his retirement to Palm Beach, Florida, in 2013. Ted Cruz is a first-term U.S. Senator from Houston, Texas. Cruz defeated David Dewhurst in the Republican primary and Democrat Paul Sadler in the general election to win the seat vacated by the retired Kay Bailey Hutchison. Prior to winning his senate seat, he was appointed Solicitor General of Texas in 2003 and served until 2008. He is the son of Cuban immigrants. John R. Kasich is currently serving his second term as governor of Ohio. He also served in the U.S. House as a representative of Ohio’s 12th congressional district from 1983 to 2001 and in the Ohio State Senate from 1979 to 1983.

Marco Rubio is a first-term U.S. Senator from Miami. Rubio defeated former Florida governor Charlie Crist and Democrat Kendrick Meek for the Senate seat vacated by Republican Mel Martinez. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 until gaining the U.S. Senate seat, including serving as speaker of the Florida House from 2006 through the remainder of his tenure. He is the son of Cuban immigrants. Donald J. Trump is a businessman and media personality who is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Like Ben Carson, Trump has never held public office, though he did run for president in 2000 on an exploratory basis and captured two Reform Party primaries. On ballot, but no longer actively campaigning Jeb Bush is no longer actively

campaigning for the presidency. He is the former two-term governor of Florida, the younger brother of former president George W. Bush and the son of former president George H.W. Bush. He lost a bid for the Florida governorship to Democratic incumbent Lawton Chiles in 1994 before defeating Democrat Buddy MacKay and Bill McBride in the 1998 and 2002 governor’s races, respectively. He also served less than two years as Florida’s secretary of commerce. Chris Christie is no longer actively campaigning for the presidency. He has been governor of New Jersey since 2010, having defeated Democratic incumbent John Corzine in 2009 and Democratic challenger Barbara Buono in 2013. Carly Fiorina is no longer actively campaigning for the presidency. Fiorina served as CEO of Hewlett-Packard from 1999 to 2005, becoming the first woman to lead a Fortune magazine Top 20 company. She was forced out as CEO by the Hewlett-Packard board in 2005. In her only other political contest, she lost a 2010 bid for the a California seat in the U.S. Senate to incumbent Barbara Boxer. Lindsey Graham is no longer actively campaigning for the presidency. Graham served four terms in the U.S. House, from 1994-2002, representing South Carolina’s third congressional district. In 2002, he ran for and was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he is currently in his

third term. Mike Huckabee is no longer actively campaigning for the presidency. Huckabee was twice (1998 and 2002) elected governor of Arkansas after serving one full term and a partial term as the state’s lieutenant governor. He flirted with a presidential campaign in 2012 before deciding against it. Rand Paul is no longer actively campaigning for the presidency. Paul is currently serving as a U.S. senator from Kentucky, a seat he has held since 2011, when he defeated former Kentucky attorney general Jack Conway in the general election. Rick Santorum is no longer actively campaigning for the presidency and has endorsed Marco Rubio. Santorum represented Pennsylvania’s 18th district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991-95 and served as U.S. senator from Pennsylvania from 1995-2007. Donald J. Trump is a businessman and media personality who is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Like Ben Carson, Trump has never held public office, though he did run for president in 2000 on an exploratory basis and captured two Reform Party primaries.

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GOP SENATE PRIMARY CANDIDATES Marcus Bowman is a 42-year-old technology consultant from Daphne, Alabama. He spent 10 years in Washington, D.C., as a political analyst and researcher on transportation and energy policy for International Access Corp. – a job, he says, gives him the qualifications to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate, adding that he learned the political process in D.C. and has an understanding of constitutional principles. John Martin is a Dothan Republican who is currently employed as a senior aviation analyst at Fort Rucker. Martin has been affiliated with the United States Army for the last 40 years, spending 23 years as an Army Ranger and Apache pilot before retiring to work on contracts in Iraq, Fort Rucker

and Fort Benning. The conservative candidate has travelled the world and worked closely with officials at the Pentagon in this capacity. Jonathan McConnell is a native of Mobile and currently lives in Birmingham. He is a graduate of Auburn University, where he served as president of the Student Government Association, and retired as a captain from the U.S. Marine Corps before law school and his founding of Meridian.us, a global maritime security company. Shadrack McGill is a 40-year-old businessman and former state senator from Woodville. With backing from the Tea Party, he defeated longtime state Sen. Lowell Barron to win his seat in 2010. McGill gained national media attention in 2013 when he claimed

strippers harassed him and his family. His wife, Heather, posted a lengthy Facebook mention shortly after he took office that said her husband was being targeted by women on social media looking to ensnare him in a scandal. Richard Shelby is Alabama’s incumbent senior U.S. Senator. The 81-year-old Birmingham native initially ran as a Democrat and defeated Republican incumbent Jeremiah Denton to win election to the Senate. He switched his affiliation to the Republican Party in 1994. Currently, Shelby serves as chairman of the Senate Banking and Intelligence committees. He also served eight years each in both the Alabama State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

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19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Randall Houston

Houston Randall Houston, District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, which includes Autauga, Chilton and Elmore Counties, has qualified for his 3rd term as District Attorney. Randall is a 1980 graduate of the University of Alabama and received his juris doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1984. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1974-1978. Houston worked in the 19th Circuit District Attorney’s Office from 1987-1990 and returned to the office where he has worked since 1993. He was named Chief Assistant District Attorney in September 1996. As a result of his relentless drive and dedication, Houston was elected for the office of District Attorney in 2003 & 2009. He is characterized as a, “well respected public servant and tough on crime District Attorney,” by those who know him. Randall Houston, in 2011, was unanimously elected to serve on the Alabama District Attorneys Association Executive Committee, which is the governing body for the district attorneys of the State of Alabama. In this capacity, he has worked tirelessly to promote the interest of prosecutors, victims, law enforcement, and the citizens of the state of Alabama. In 2012, Houston was named “District Attorney of the Year” for the State of Alabama, which is an honor of distinction in the field of prosecution and is voted on by ones professional peers. Houston is recognized as being at the forefront in the state for prosecutions and legislation. He was instrumental in the passage of the Homicide by Vessel law in 2014. This brought in line the ability for prosecutors to charge the same offenses for those who kill while operating a boat under the influence with those who commit the same crime while driving a car. Randall and his wife Stacey reside in the Redland Community of Elmore County.

Casey Biggs

Biggs Casey Biggs has announced that she will seek the Republican nomination for the Office of District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, which includes Autauga, Chilton and Elmore Counties. Biggs, who spent five years as an Assistant District Attorney, served as a prosecutor on more than 500 cases and has a vast array of experience convicting criminals of charges including child abuse, sexual assaults, burglaries, and capital murder cases. “I am running because I believe that I am the type of hands on, tough on crime prosecutor that we need to run the District Attorney’s office,” Biggs said. “Nobody should get a pass when they commit a crime in the 19th circuit and, if elected, I will make sure that if you break the law, you will get prosecuted.” Biggs has an earned the reputation of being a tough as nails prosecutor who takes on cases from which others may shy away. The District Attorney failed to secure an indictment against Clifford Wynn in 2009 but Biggs was able to prosecute and get a conviction in 2012. She appeared on the popular national television show, On the Case with Paula Zahn, to discuss her role in convicting Wynn of raping and murdering Patricia Gayle Laserre. Child abuse cases are also extremely important to Biggs as well. In addition to her role as an attorney, she also serves as the Junior Board President of the Butterfly Bridge Child Advocacy Center, which serves children who have been victims of abuse and neglect. “I have convicted child abusers in cases where I was told that I shouldn’t pursue the case. I was told it would be too hard but I pursued those cases and got convictions,” Biggs explained. “I do not believe that you should get a second, third or fourth chance to hurt a child. If there is credible evidence of the abuse of a child, I will take that evidence to a grand jury.” Since leaving the District Attorney’s office, Biggs has served as an attorney for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Casey travels all over the state representing law enforcement officers in civil litigation. She works hard daily to preserve the integrity and the rights of Alabama State Troopers who put their lives on the line every day to protect and to serve the public. Biggs also believes that a tough on crime District Attorney is needed to reverse the rising crime trend in the 19th judicial circuit. FBI crime statistics show that, although violent crimes have decreased by approximately 20 percent on a nationwide scale, these crime rates have actually doubled in Elmore County and tripled in Autauga County over the last decade. “If I am elected, the people of this circuit can rest assured that I will work closely with law enforcement to prosecute those who commit crimes against the citizens of Autauga, Chilton and Elmore Counties. Criminals will know that they will no longer get a pass in this area,” Biggs said. Casey Biggs and her husband, Brandon, reside in Chilton County. The primary election will be held March 1, 2016.

County Commission District 4 Joe Faulk

Faulk Joe Faulk is an incumbent Republican seeking reelection for the District 4 seat on the Elmore County Commission. Commissioner Faulk came into the office of County Commissioner for District 4 in November 2000 with a promise to bring change to county government and he began fulfilling that promise immediately. During his first business meeting, he moved to adopt a resolution to be open and accountable to the citizens of Elmore County and the Commission has succeeded in that goal. Commissioner Faulk serves as Economic Development Chairman for the Commission and was instrumental in the establishment of the Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA). Through relationships developed with state and Congressional elected officials, knowledge of the grant funding process and diligence, Commissioner Faulk spearheaded the effort to get funding for a much needed county emergency operations center (EOC). After five years persisting in the effort, Elmore County has been awarded a $1 million grant to build a new county EOC. The new facility will combine the EMA/HS Office, EOC, Sheriff’s Dispatch and E-911 Offices, putting essential emergency coordinating staff in one location and freeing up much needed space where these offices and staff are currently located. Plans for the EOC include long term operational capabilities including a bunkroom, kitchen, restrooms with showers, conference and media space and on-site back up power generation. Mr. Faulk served as Commission Chairman for four and a half years. As Chairman, he set the bar for effective leadership, encouraging municipal, county, state and federal elected officials and leaders to work together for the good of Elmore County. This cooperation resulted in the first-ever Master Countywide Infrastructure Plan prioritizing project needs across the county with buy in at every level of government. As Commission Chairman, Faulk served as the Finance Committee Chairman. During his tenure, the county has enjoyed financial integrity, as exemplified by years of clean audits and overall favorable, sound financial condition. In an effort to help inform citizens about the programs and challenges the Commission faces, Commissioner Faulk recommended the formation of a Public Information Office. The office takes a proactive approach to informing citizens about the role of county government and serves as the point of contact for citizens with the Commission. Prior to his election as County Commissioner, Faulk served as Millbrook City Councilman from 1994 to 2000 and served as Mayor Pro Tem from 1996 to 2000. Commissioner Faulk is a Past President of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) Board of Directors. He is a graduate of the 17th Class of Leadership Alabama. Chairman Faulk currently serves on the National Association of County Commissions (NACo) Economic Development and Membership Committees. Mr. Faulk serves on the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC) Board of Directors and is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Central Alabama Aging Consortium. Commissioner Faulk has cultivated close working relationships with Alabama’s Congressional Delegates, scheduling meetings with them while in Washington, D.C. to discuss issues and funding related to transportation, economic development, tourism/recreation and other needs in Elmore County. He has five children Blake, Jarrid, Madeline, Pearson and Penelope. Commissioner Faulk is a charter member of Tri City Baptist Church and is a local volunteer Prison Chaplin District 4 Subdivisions: Autumn Trail, Eagle Rock Estates, Oak Brook, Savannah Trace

Steven Livingston

Livingston Millbrook resident, Steve Livingston has officially announced his candidacy for County Commissioner for District 4. Mr. Livingston is a Christian-conservative who strongly believes in limited government that knows they are servants of the public and not rulers over the people. Mr. Livingston recently left employment with the State of Alabama as an Intelligence Analyst working for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to dedicate his time and effort to run for this critical position. Mr. Livingston has been a voting member of the Elmore County Republican Executive Committee for two years and has dedicated himself to defending the conservative values of the Elmore County Republican Party. Mr. Livingston is a veteran with 28 years of military service and retired as an E-9/Operations Sergeant Major. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division for 4 years, 21 years with the 20th Special Forces Group, and 3 years with the 231st Military Police Battalion in Prattville. After he retired from the Alabama Army National Guard in 2008, Mr. Livingston spend the next two and half years in Baghdad Iraq serving on the US Ambassador’s personal protection detail. After returning from Baghdad, he served a short time as the Director of Security for Faulkner University. Mr. Livingston is a trained investigator and intelligence researcher who can fully examine the issues and conduct details analytical assessments and provide effective solutions. He graduated from the Prattville High School in 1981 and completed a BA degree in Criminal Justice with a Spanish Minor. He recently completed the course work for his Master’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Passionate about politics and concerned about government corruption and overreach, Mr. Livingston feels compelled to make the needed changes to our local government. As a former military leader, Mr. Livingston knows how to get things done and how to set high standards. True leadership can motivate a team effort and ensure success. Current friction is not serving the people of Elmore County very well. It is time for serious change in the current leadership and Mr. Livingston pledges to bring real integrity and real transparency to the office.

Johnny W. Ford No information was received from candidate Johnny W. Ford.

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ABOUT THIS VOTERS GUIDE This section features information on candidates in contested races in the March 1 primary election. In some cases, candidates did not submit information, so we were unable to provide details on those candidates. Also, information on the U.S. House race will be featured in the Saturday’s Elmore County Weekend. Since the ballots can be a bit confusing, here is a list the candidates, including uncontested races. Names that will appear on the ballot are: Elmore County Commission, District 1 Mark Hragyil, Republican (I) Kenny Holt, Republican Shanna Chamblee, Republican Elmore County Commission, District 2 James (Trey) Taylor, Republican (I) Mack Daugherty, Republican Elmore County Commission, District 3 David Bowen, Republican (I) Troy B. Stubbs, Republican Elmore County Commission, District 4 Joe Faulk, Republican (I) Steven Livingston, Republican

Johnny W. Ford, Republican Elmore County Commission, District 5 Stephanie Daniels Smoke, Democrat (I) Earl Reeves Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis, Republican Elmore County Board of Education, District 4 Michael R. Morgan, Republican (I) Elmore County Board of Education, District 5 R. Larry Teel, Republican (I) Leisa Finley, Republican Constable, Precinct 0151 John P. Hazel, Republican Constable, Precinct 221.02 Roger Karon Parker, Republican Constable, Precinct 0221 Walker Allen-Phillips, Republican Constable, Precinct 0181 Jacob R. Corbin III, Republican

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Leadership That Listens ON MARCH 1ST ELECT TROY STUBBS

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Constable, Precinct 291 Sidney Williams, Republican Constable, Precinct 0201 Tommy Rives, Democrat Chilton County Circuit Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit Sibley Reynolds, Republican (I). District Attorney, 19th Judcial Circuit Randall V. Houston, Republican (I). Casey Biggs, Republican. The 19th Judicial Circuit includes Autauga, Chilton and Elmore counties. (I) denotes incumbent. *Andre Harrison, Independent (I) will not be on the ballot for the primary but will be an Independent candidate for Elmore County Schools Superintendent in November.

Mack Daugherty Elmore County Commissioner District 2 Conservative Republican • Military Veteran “Dear Friends, on Tuesday, March 1st, you will decide who will serve as your District Two County Commissioner for the next (4) years. Today, the office of county commissioner is so much more than being a “road commissioner.” In the year 2000, the Elmore County Commission voted to adopt the Unit System, in which all road and bridge maintenance was placed under the responsibility and oversight of a County Engineer, and all such operations were moved to one location in Wetumpka. This transition not only saved a very significant amount of taxpayer dollars, but also removed the “politics” from road work, etc., as the road maintenance and repair is now on a “rotation” system. The county commission is responsible for the managing of a 28.7 million dollar annual budget, the making of appointments to (17) different boards and working to recruit new industry and businesses into the county, just to name a few. The office of county commissioner requires the making of decisions, regarding the operation and management of a “big business.” I have (23) years of corporate management experience, and I am prepared and capable of making those decisions. I am not seeking this office as another job, as I have worked two and three jobs all of my adult life. I am seeking this office as an opportunity to SERVE the citizens of Elmore County in an honest, ethical, proficient, transparent and fiscally responsible manner. I firmly believe that those who are elected to public office are indeed SERVANTS of the people and thus should be held to a very high standard of accountability. I am accepting no campaign donations and am obligated to no one but the citizens of Elmore County. As your county commissioner, I will work diligently to protect your property rights and personal rights from unnecessary and over-reaching government regulations. I would be humbled and grateful for your vote on March 1st. Thank you and God Bless you.”

Home: (334) 857-3491 9 Elmore County resident for the past 43 years. 9 Married to the former Mary Colley of Eclectic for the past 43 years. 9 Son – Corey, who along with his wife Holly and children, Addison and Cecily, reside in Birmingham. 9 Daughter – Dr. Cecilia Smith, who along with her husband, Rhett and children, Paul Rhett and Laura, reside in the Eclectic area. 9 32-Year Law Enforcement Veteran. 9 Successful Businessman (Founder and Owner of Lake Martin Security, Inc.), For the past 32 years. 9 Retired Engineer with CSX Railroad. 9 Graduate of University of Alabama Law Enforcement Academy.

Cell: (256) 234-9216 9 Volunteer Commissioned APOST Certiﬁed Deputy Sheriff in Elmore County for 25 years. 9 Volunteer Deputy Game Warden for past 24 years. 9 Certiﬁed American Red Cross Instructor 23 years. 9 Founding Member and Former Chief of Kowaliga Fire Dept. 21 years. 9 Currently serves as Chief of Security for Russell Lands, Inc., for the past 22 years. 9 Minister of Music in church ministry for the past 44 years. 9 Currently serves as Worship Leader at Church in the Pines/Children’s Harbor Chapel at Lake Martin, for the past 12 years. 9 Children’s Harbor Volunteer since 1989.

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