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Countywide Clean Up set for July 15 wind and rain to the area, which gives Elmore County residents even more reason to take part in the upcoming Countywide Clean Up. The next free Countywide Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event, which is sponsored by the Elmore
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Summer months are in full swing and more people are heading outdoors to work in their yards. Many are still cleaning up after Tropical Storm Cindy brought rounds of
County Commission, is held on the second Saturday of every odd numbered month. Countywide Clean Up Days offer county residents ten convenient locations across Elmore County to drop off household and lawn trash at no charge.
Free Countywide Clean Up dropoff locations include the old highway department in Kent, the old highway department shop in Holtville, Crenshaw Park, Sweeten School, Emerald Mountain Equestrian Center, County
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Seven Gables has long been a local landmark. Built in 1939 by commissioned architect George P. Turner, the house at 650 Gilmer Ave. could soon be up for sale. The City of Tallassee is also looking into the sale of the Guest House, another historic home that was donated to the city.
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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Harmony Moyers and Ansley Woodall made an unusual discovery Sunday as they were hula-hooping at the park behind the city pool. It was a painted rock. The painted rock movement has been sweeping the nation and recently landed in Tallassee.
Painted rock movement comes to Tallassee By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Harmony Moyers was at the park Sunday afternoon when she spotted something on the ground. It was a painted rock with a message on it. The message gave instructions to keep or rehide the rock and that the finder post a picture of the rock on the Tallasseerocks Facebook page. “We were at the park behind the pool that afternoon,” said Harmony’s mother, Tasha Moyers. See ROCK • Page 3
After an extensive search, Tallassee High School has selected veteran music educator Michael Bird to serve as its new choral director. Bird Bird replaces Adam Moxley, who served as assistant choral director and then choral director for the past seven years. Tallassee’s choral program was led for over two decades by Jerry Cunningham. Cunningham remains as the Fine Arts department chairman for Tallassee City Schools, and will continue as the THS golf coach, director of the fall musical production, and co-director of the Divas girls’ show choir. Amanda Anderson is coming to Tallassee High School as the assistant choral director, replacing Jessica Head, who served in that role for two years. Anderson is a recent graduate of Auburn University. Bird is excited about this transition, switching to choral music after 20 years as a band director. See BIRD • Page 2
Local residents educated on ways to support Israel STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
On Saturday, June 3, local citizens were invited to special Israel event at the 1220 Caf« in Tallassee. This event was sponsored by Bridges for Peace, a charitable organization that has been faithfully and responsibly supporting Israel for many years in many various ways. The theme of the event was “Rejoicing with Jerusalem,” which celebrated Jerusalem’s 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War. The event was hosted by Barbara Daniels of Tallassee, along with other local supporters of Israel. The celebration included festive
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Israeli-related decorations and the refreshments were catered by the 1220 Caf«. The highlight of the event was listening to two wonderful guest speakers, Nancy Petrey and Janice Bell-Lewis, who have visited Israel on multiple occasions. Nancy shared the history of Jerusalem and the many reasons why Christians should love and support the nation of Israel. Janice shared her personal story of growing up in a traditional Jewish family and how God led her to accepting Jesus as the Messiah and her personal Savior. We are very appreciative to all of those who supported and attended this joyful and informative event. A See ISRAEL • Page 3
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Betty and Paul Daniel from Alexander City and Fran Coan from Jacksons Gap attended the event at Cafe 1220 in Tallassee.
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Bird named Tallassee High School choir director STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
City looks at options for Seven Gables City officials recently announced that they are looking into discontinuing event rentals at Seven Gables and the Guest House. Both properties were donated to the city during George McCain’s administration and used in various capacities. Today, the city says it is losing close to $15,000 a year on these properties. “It’s my opinion that the city should not be in the rental business,” said Mayor Johnny Hammock. “We have had both Seven Gables and the Guest House appraised. “I’m not certain if we can sell them because these See HOUSE • Page 2
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