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City, state officials talk legislation
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Officials with the City of Tallassee along with Tallapoosa County Representatives Pebblin Warren and Mark Tuggle, members of the Alabama League of Municipalities and local business owners met Monday morning at the 1220 Cafe to discuss upcoming legislation and what effect those pieces of legislation could have. One topic discussed during the first-
of-its-kind meeting was the Alabama Minimum Wage Act. Brought forth by Rep. Juandalynn Givan of Birmingham, this act would provide that tipped employees’ wages may not fall below 30 percent of the minimum wage at any time; would provide for an increase commencing on Jan. 1, 2020, and every three years thereafter based on the Consumer Price Index for July 1 of the year preceding the year of the increase; would require the state finance director to notify the Alabama Department of Labor in
writing between Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 each year preceding a wage adjustment of the percentage to be used for the costof-living adjustment for the next three calendar years; and would require the Alabama Department of Labor to post any change in the state minimum wage on its website which shall serve as notice to each employer of this state. Local business owners explained that if minimum wage were to increase too rapidly, it would cause inflation to rise. According to these business owners, if
wages are raised they will have offset their cost burden by raising consumer prices, which ultimately would cause inflation to rise. Furthermore, most agreed that the current minimum wage is not meant to be a living wage. Rather, minimum wage is meant to be a starting point. Most high school or college students who obtain their first job should expect to make minimum wage. However, as that See REPS • Page 3
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Tallassee celebrates Arbor Day By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The rain stopped just in time for the recent annual Arbor Day tree giveaway in Tallassee. Members of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce were on hand distributing free tree saplings. The group setup this year’s event behind the Chamber of Commerce office in downtown Tallassee to correspond with the Tallassee Heart Walk. Each year the Elmore County Forestry Commission donates the trees for Arbor Day. Those who attended this year’s event had several trees to choose from. “This year’s tree saplings included oak, crepe myrtle, bald cypress, yellow poplar, and river birch,” said Laurie Rygiel, with the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce. Typically Arbor Day is held in April. However, because weather plays an important factor in the success of young trees, Tallassee holds Arbor See ARBOR • Page 3
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Above, Coach Donna Funderburk and her class performed to “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” Tuesday morning during the multicultural assembly at Tallassee Elementary School.
INTallasseeTHE MELTING POT Elementary celebrates multiculturalism By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Teachers, students, parents, faculty and staff packed the cafeteria at Tallassee Elementary School on Tuesday morning to watch the annual Multicultural Assembly. During the program students shared their ideas for a better future, Coach Donna
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Funderburk and her class performed to “We are the World,” and the Tallassee High School Spanish Club brought a few multicultural dance moves to the stage. Those in attendance also viewed several short multicultural films and videos. “This year we celebrated the many cultures and diversity represented at our school. See CULTURE • Page 7
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The Tallassee High School Alumni Association is inducting its third class of the Tallassee High School Hall of Pride. The induction ceremony will be Thursday morning, March 2, at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium at Tallassee High School. This year, five inductees will be honored: John L. Allbrittin, Class of 1981; Samuel Oscar Dunn, Class of 1938; Ernest Clayton Sonny Hornsby, Class of 1955; Jessee Willard (Bill) Pienezza, Class of 1934; and Marion Woodall Powell, Class of 1974.
Allbrittin graduated summa cum laude from Alabama State University in 1985, and earned his MBA from Wake Forest University while he was working for Proctor and Gamble. His career with Proctor and Gamble spanned 28 years and during his time in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was a member of P&G’s Plan Leadership Team, helping reduce capital spending and saving the company almost $200,000. Allbrittin’s last position with P&G was associate director in Cincinnati, Ohio, managing a staff of 116 people and a budget of $26 million. He currently works as Director of Whiz Kids Church
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Obituaries He later transferred from the Army to the United States Air Force where he served in Vietnam as Air Medivac Technician. He retired from the United States Air Force as a decorated soldier with many accomplishments including receiving the Purple Heart for being wounded in Korea and earning a combat Medical Badge with many other accommodations. He then moved to Eufaula, Alabama where he owned a furniture store with his two sons. After selling the business he continued working in sales until he retired and moved to Tallassee. He was an active member of Tallaweka Baptist Church where he loved and served the Lord in many of their Christian ministries. He excelled not only in his military career and Christian journey but also as a family man. He has always loved and treasured his family. He enjoyed and attended his grandchildren’s various sporting events and hunting with his sons. He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed by all of us that knew and loved him. The family will receive friends, Saturday, February 25, 2017, from 12:30 until service time at Tallaweka Baptist Church. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.
Charles Edward Taylor
Mr. Charles Edward Taylor, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at the age of 86. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. from Tallaweka Baptist Church with Rev. Isaac Kervin officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Taylor is survived by his two sons, Patrick C. Taylor (Laura), Dale M. Taylor (Franke); grandchildren; Michael Taylor, Ryan Taylor, Catie Carter, LeeAnne Singer (George), Beverly Doyle (Don), John Harrison (Jessica) and David Harrison (Cassidy); great grandchildren, Samantha Carter, Sumner Singer, Sallie Ann Singer, Trey Doyle, Camille Doyle, Harrison Doyle ; brother and sister, Jimmy Allen (Charlene) and Barbara Johnson. He is preceded in death by his wife and the mother of his sons, Janelle Taylor; son, Richard “Ricky” Taylor and Charles’s first wife, Lola. Charles Edward Taylor walked and lived an extraordinary life, and was a good servant of the Lord! He was born and raised in Halo, Ga. At the age of 17, our much loved father, grandfather, brother and friend, began his military career in the United States Army, serving as a combat medic in the Korean War.
Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama Martha Bradley Averrett. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law John and Pamela Averrett of Montgomery, AL; daughter and son-in law Tracy and Brian Goff of Prattville, AL; four granddaughters Kimberly Goff, Virginia Averrett, Abby Averrett, and Ellie Averrett; one grandson John Ellis Averrett, Jr.; one brother-in-law, Tom (Patsy) Bradley of Excel, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Salem Macon Baptist Church Cemetery fund. Send condolences at www.corbittsfuneralhome. com.
Gaston Averett
Gaston Wayne Averrett, 69, of Pike Road, AL, died Monday, February 27, 2017. A visitation will be held Wednesday evening, March 1, 2017, at the home of John Averrett from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 9907 Dogwood Court in Montgomery. Visitation will continue at Salem Macon Baptist Church in Notasulga, AL, at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, with funeral services immediately following in the church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mike Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years
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Complaint of Suspicious Person @ EB Payne @ 1809 Follow-Up investigation @ Gilmer Ave @ 1811 Traffic Stop @ N Harper @ 1912 Complaint of a Theft @ 3rd St @ 1935 False Commercial Burglary Alarm @ Gilmer Ave @ 2016 1 WM Juvenile Arrested for Theft of Property 4th @ 2023 Traffic Stop @ Al Hwy 229 @ 2334 Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave & Whatley Dr. @ 0004 Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave @ 0017 Pursuit @ James St @ 0025 1 WM Arrested for DUI / Attempting to Elude @ James St @ 0053 Transport 1 WM from HQ to Friendship Rd @ 0212 Escort @ Hillcrest St @ 07:59 False Commercial Alarm @ Freeman Ave @ 09:15 Complaint of stolen vehicle @ Riverside Ave @ 09:15 Report Generated @ Barnett Blvd for filing false police report @ 09:32 Report Generated @ 2nd Ave for Theft 1st @ 09:34 Civil matter @ Harris St @ 10:34 Animal Control @ Yates Dam Rd @ 10:47 Found property @ Barnett BLVD @ 11:14 Follow Up @ S Tallassee Dr. @ 11:41 Assisted TFD with gas leak @ S Tallassee Dr. @ 13:33 W/M Arrested @ Tallassee Hwy for outstanding warrants with TPD @ 14:33 Complaint of Domestic Incident @ Thelma Dr. @ 16:57 Noise complaint @ S Ann Ave @ 17:10 Fire activity TFD responded to gas leak @ S Tallassee Dr. @ 13:33
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Complaint of Suspicious Vehicles @ Freeman Ave @ 1823 Complaint of a Fight in Progress @ 2nd Ave @ 2035 False Commercial Burglary Alarm @ Friendship Rd @ 0215 Assisted Motorist @ Freeman Ave @ 0304 Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave @ 07:01 Animal Control & Gilmer Ave @ 08:21 Traffic Stop @ Barnett Blvd @ 09:40 Complaint of harassing communications @ E B Payne Sr. Dr. @ 10:28 Civil matter @ Notasulga Rd @ 11:03 Traffic Stop @ Jordan Ave @ 11:41 Report Generated @ Dusty Rd for Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card @ 11:58 Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave @ 13:51 W/F Arrested @ Gilmer Ave For Outstanding Warrant with TPD @ 13:51 W/M Arrested @ Gilmer Ave For Outstanding Warrant with WPD @ 13:51 Follow Up @ 3rd Ave @ 14:46 Complaint of suspicious Vehicle @ Floyd Ln – negative contact @ 15:02 Complaint of Fight in Progress @ Hickory St – negative contact @ 15:14 Traffic Stop @ 1st Ave @ 15:29 B/F Arrested @ Pine St for outstanding Warrant with ECSO @ 15:29 Complaint of Drug activity @ Hickory St @ 15:40 Inmate Transport @ Barnett Blvd to Tallassee
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Co-Champ and went to the state tournament, only to lose in the first round. He left his job with the textile mill in Tallassee and joined the Navy in May of 1944, serving until December of 1945. During that time he was aboard the destroyer the USS Lampson DD367 as 1st chief petty officer and torpedoman. Dunn returned to Tallassee and continued to work in the Tallassee mills, retiring after 28 years. Dunn was serving his first term on the Tallassee City Council when, in 1953, the Tallassee Courthouse, which housed City Hall and the jail, was constructed and dedicated. But perhaps his greatest role was that of Scout leader. A scoutmaster for Troop 38 at Tallassee First United Methodist Church for 34 years, he taught and mentored to over 1,000 young men in Tallassee. Troop 38 was part of the Tukabatchee Area Council and Dunn helped to finance and build the boy scout camp, Lake Talisi. He served as National Jamboree Leader for the Tukabatchee Council and as an Order of the Arrow adviser. He received the highest honor a scoutmaster can achieve, the Silver Beaver Award. Ernest Clayton (Sonny) Hornsby is a 1955 graduate of Tallassee High School and a 1959 graduate of Auburn University. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1960. Hornsby was elected the 26th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama and served from 1989-1995. During his tenure as chief justice, a new justice building was constructed for the State of Alabama. Additionally, “adoption of new rules of criminal procedural and of evidence, trial and appellate court automation, and implementation of time standards put the State of Alabama in the lead nationally in the timely disposition of cases on all levels.” (Alabama Dept. of Archives & History). Hornsby had a long career in Tallassee, owning a private practice from 1960-1988. He served as assistant superintendent of the Alabama Department of Insurance (1960-62), represented Elmore and Tallapoosa counties as an Alabama state senator (1962-66), was the city attorney for the city of Carrville (1963-1982), was city judge for the city of Tallassee (1972-78), and was the city attorney for Tallassee (1984-88). A member of the American Bar Association for 51 years, he also served as president of the Elmore County Bar Association (1968-69), president of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association (1972-73), and president of the Alabama State Bar (1977-78). Hornsby’s three children and one grandchild are also attorneys. Jessee Willard (Bill) Pienezza was the son of an
Italian immigrant who came to Tallassee to work as an overseer on the construction of the east side mill (1897-98). A 1934 graduate of Tallassee High School, he earned his juris doctor from the University of Alabama in 1940. Pienezza served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater of Operations in the Phillipines. When he returned to Tallassee, he helped establish the Tallassee National Guard Armory and served as Commander of Guard units in Prattville, Selma, and Montgomery. He was a proud member of the 31st Infantry Division, commonly known as the “Dixie Division.” He served active duty in Italy during the Korean conflict. Pienezza practiced law in Tallassee from 1940 until his death in 1990. Over the years, he served as assistant district attorney, Elmore County solicitor, and was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives (195-54). He also served the city of Tallassee as city attorney (1959-84). A member of the Tallassee Rotary Club, he received the Paul Harris Fellow, the highest honor a Rotarian can receive, the year before he died. Marion Woodall Powell, Class of 1974, is in her 39th year as director and choreographer of The University of Alabama Crimsonettes and the Crimson Cabaret Dance Line. Powell’s grandfather built the Woodall Hotel, now known as Hotel Talisi, and her mother, Annie Katherine Woodall, taught dance in Tallassee. Powell studied under Jack and Shirley Devenney in Wetumpka and trained professionally with Joe Tremaine in New York and other cities. She became the Crimsonette choreographer and coach in 1978 and the Crimson Cabaret Dance Line coordinator in 2004. Powell has been a part of seven national championship football titles, 12 SEC championships, and 12 SEC Western Division championships. She participated in two bowl games as a Crimsonette, was the feature twirler at the 1978 Sugar Bowl and has been a part of 33 bowl/ champsionship games as the coach. Powell earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The University of Alabama and teaches finance classes on the high school and college levels. Powell and her husband, Mark, along with their two sons, K.T. and Kasey, all UA graduates, have established the Annie Katherine Woodall Endowed Scholarship for young women in the Crimsonette or Crimson Cabaret programs. The public is invited to attend the induction ceremony. A reception will follow in the media center at THS.
Cancer most people who are at the recommended age for screening are eligible at no out of pocket cost. “It’s a benefit for many of your insurances,” he said. “Those who are eligible are those who are 50 years of age or older.” Bianchi explained that with early detection, colon cancer is completely curable. This is why is important to beginning screening for colon cancer at age 50 and continue to follow up with routine screenings. Thanks to efforts like these, the stigma that was once associated with colon cancer screening is beginning to fade and more and more people are being screened and treated early enough for a complete recovery.
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Betty Mitchell and Trish Ward take a look at the saplings offered at this year’s Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, which was held in Tallassee on Saturday, Feb. 18. This is an annual event sponsored by the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce.
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Day during the last full week of February. Last month, Mayor Johnny Hammock announced that Tallassee has been selected as a Tree City USA. This recognition is a direct reflection of efforts like the Chamber of Commerce’s Arbor Day. “Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community firsthand,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Additionally, recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community pride, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.” Tallassee is one of more than 3,400 tree cities recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation with a combined population of 140 million. The foundation sponsors the Tree City USA program in partnership with the U.S Forest Service and National Association of State Farmers.
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“We appreciate the city giving this proclamation, considering it and thank you for the opportunity.” According to the American Cancer Society, the death rate from colon cancer in this country could be cut in half if Americans followed the recommended guidelines for screening. Last year alone, more than 50,000 people died of colorectal cancer in the United States. Currently about one in three adults between 50 and 75 years old, about 23 million people, are not getting tested as recommended. This has prompted an initiative by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, entitled, “80 percent by 2018.” The goal of this initiative is to reduce col-
Reps student furthers their education wages should increase. Rep. Warren asked about Tallassee’s education system during the meeting. Matt Coker, principal at Tallassee High School, explained that Tallassee’s education system is progressing exponentially with the new career tech program. A partnership between local business and the Tallassee BOE could be in the near future. This will mean jobs for students straight out of high school. Tallassee Municipal Judge, Linda Benson, was present for the meeting. Benson voiced her concerns on what the cost of some of the upcoming bills could be to the city. Such as indigent defense fees, a bill brought fourth by Rep. Paul Beckman of Prattville, which would authorize the court or the director of indigent defense services to waive the $4,000 maximum in certain cases; would require a court waiving the limit to enter an order specifying the reasons for the waiver; would also require the director to submit a memo to the state finance director explaining the reasons for any waiver granted by the director. Tallassee Elementary School principal, Jose Reyes, spoke about teacher retirement and how potential legislation like the Teachers’ Retirement System bill brought fourth by Rep. Craig Ford of Gadsden would affect him and other teachers at TES. The Teachers’ Retirement System bill allows for certain retirees and beneficiaries receiving monthly benefits from the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) to receive a funded one-time lump-sum addition to their retirement allowances. Rep. Tuggle assured Reyes that teacher retirement funds would be available to teachers and school administrators when the time comes. “That money is meant only for retirement,” he said. “It’s not going anywhere. It can not be used for anything else.” Rep. Warren brought up the lottery bill. Warren explained that the lottery bill brought before senate last year was hastily put together. However, the fact remains
orectal cancer as a major public health problem for those 50 and older by ensuring 80 percent of adults aged 50 and older are being regularly screened for colorectal cancer by 2018. The 80 percent by 2018 initiative is led by the ACS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (an organization co-founded by ACS and CDC). This year, discuss colon cancer screening with your doctor, and ask your friends and family to do the same. Remember, preventive screens for colorectal cancer does save lives, but only if people get screened.
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that people from Alabama spend money in Georgia and other surrounding states to participate in the lottery. “We are losing a lot of money to other states who have a lottery,” Warren said. A lottery, while highly debated, could add much needed money to the state’s general fund and other areas such as state education and Medicaid. The Alabama regular session will begin on March 7. For a full list of upcoming Alabama legislation go to http://www.alalm.org/bills-of-interest.html.
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Foreigner at the MPAC: Definitive ‘classic rock’
lmost three years ago, this space discussed the, er, concept of “arena rock” bands, but here’s a quick refresher course: Decades ago, many music critics would sarcastically pronounce Styx, REO Speedwagon, Journey, and Foreigner to be the “Big Four” of that category, which intimated that those bands didn’t particularly have any innovative music or style. But since the designation itself indicated the size of the venues such aggregations were playing back then, such scorn was self-defeating, since those bands were megasuccessful. And as of 2017, all four bands—all of which have experienced turnover in personnel, of course— still perform regularly, purveying their hits from the ‘70s to enthusiastic audiences, most of whom first heard such music in the same decade. Stereotypically, a lot of classic rock groups perform at weekend festivals, casinos, or during summer tours featuring two or three bands. They may not be
indeed be plenty of visual The effects. So-Called Foreigner’s set consisted Column almost entirely of hits, which is exactly how it By Willie should have been, because G. Moseley such fare is what such filling up arenas anymore, but they’re still viable, to the delight of their longtime fans. And Foreigner played the Montgomery Performing Arts Center a week and a half ago, exemplifying how and why such aggregations can put on a slam-bang show. A smaller indoor performing arts center (P.A.C.) is going to limit how “light show” effects or pyrotechnics can be utilized, which means a band may actually be, er, challenged to focus on their musical prowess to a larger degree than in larger venues…and the audience is usually closer to the stage, as well. So no smoke bombs or flamethrowers would be utilized in Montgomery. A simple name logo had been suspended in the back of the stage, but large, temporary lighting trusses hinted that there would
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audiences would demand. Singer Kelly Hansen epitomized the term “front man,” as he was perpetually in motion, motivating the crowd to get into the music. His task came off as relatively easy, as most of the audience was on its feet for most of the concert, singing most of the lyrics to most of the songs. Nevertheless, Hansen was relentless, at one point even charging out into the seats in the middle of a song to shake hands and give high-fives. The musicians in the band are first class, and were able to keep the show loose while plying their trade in a loud, professional and melodic manner. No one onstage stood still and stared at his shoes while playing his instrument; bassist Jeff Pilson was a dynamo, and guitarist Bruce Watson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel stayed active as well. Keyboard player Michael Bluestein and drummer Chris Frazier had to remain stationary with their respective gear, of course, but each got a solo opportunity, and made the most of it. And the light show
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Foreigner performs at Montgomery’s MPAC.
was exceptional. A band’s lighting director doesn’t just change spotlight colors onstage in a backand-forth manner during a performance; he/she has to coordinate precisely with certain passages of certain songs, and it’s a lot more complicated than a lot of folks may realize. Of particular note was Hansen’s stark, back-lit silhouette marching to the front of the stage as the band began a throbbing intro to “Juke Box Hero.” Foreigner also has a unique way of making each of its concerts memorable to a particular locale: when the band performs the lush ballad “I Want To Know What Love Is,”
a youth chorale, usually from a local high school, is shuttled onstage to sing backup on the chorus. The Montgomery participants were from the Booker T. Washington magnet school, and the kids really got into the performance—their voices soared as they swayed with the beat, and their radiant countenances confirmed that this was an unforgettable experience. And while the final chord of that song was being sustained, one student rushed over to Pilson and began striking the strings on his bass with both hands. It looked spontaneous, but actually wasn’t.
“I started bringing up a member of the choir to ‘whip’ my bass a while back,” Pilson said after the show. “It’s kind of become a tradition, and adds to the fun. (I’ve) probably been doing it three or four years.” Foreigner has succeeded in the musical marketplace for decades, and for good reason—they know how to keep the customers satisfied. And Styx is slated to play the same venue the week this column is being published. Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus of The Tribune and a regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.
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Sixty years ago I was drafted and . . .
e all get old. In our mind we stay young, but facts are facts and I have gotten old. Looking at the calendar it was Feb. 21, 1957 that I had my letter to report to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training. In other words I got drafted. “I can’t be drafted,” I said. “I’m in the National Guard.” But they drafted me. I was already a sergeant in the National Guard, would I get to keep my rank in the Army? Capt. Robert Dupriest, an ex-marine and a company commander of one of the units in Tallassee, said I could keep my stripes, but my company wasn’t doing anything about it. “When you get there if they don’t give you your stripes call me,” he said. I called him and he went to Birmingham and hand carried my paperwork to Ft. Jackson. What a friend! I got my rank back, I do believe it was twice as hard for me because I had the rank of ser-
The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley geant. I had to work with the drill sergeant and show the troops how it was done. I had to do it with the troops and I had to do it with the slackers, sometimes more than once. I know this may sound crazy but I loved it. They asked me if I wanted to be a drill sergeant. I didn’t love it that much. For advanced training I went to Morse code school. While in school I took all different kinds of test for different positions in the army. They gave me no warning that I was leaving Fort Jackson. We got up as usual one morning and had breakfast. I was told to come to the Orderly Room and upon arriving I was told to pack my bags that I was shipping out. “Where am I going?” I asked. White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico was the
answer. Now they were talking to a boy from Alabama who had never been any farther north than Memphis, Tennessee and no farther south than Panama City, Florida. I thought Fort Jackson was at the end of the earth and now I was going to New Mexico. “How many days until I leave?” I asked. “Your plane takes off at ten this morning,” the clerk said. Plane? I ain’t never been on a plane. I ain’t going to fly in no plane. But they put me and my gear in a jeep and hauled me off to the airport in Columbia, South Carolina and put this country boy on a plane. I grabbed hold of the arms of the chair they put me in and held on until that plane took off. I sat as light as I could and begged the good Lord to take care of me. About time I got used to flying they told us we were landing in Dallas for a short layover. If you think flying was scary think about landing. I held onto my seat
knowing we had to take off again. That is the least I have talked in my life. It’s hard to pray and talk to someone at the same time and I wasn’t going to waste the last hours of my life talking when I could be praying. We landed in El Paso safe and sound and I got some of my courage back. A bus came around and picked me and another soldier up. “Where are you going?” I asked? “White Sands,” the soldier said. Me too was my answer. I don’t know what I’m doing here or who I’m to report to. He said he was in the same boat. His name was Preston Barber from Scottsboro, Georgia. We became close friends and spent our days together for the next two years, helping make this one of the great experiences of my life. All of this came back just like it happened yesterday and to think it had been 66 years on Feb. 21. Brantley is a longtime Tallassee resident and regular columnist for The Tribune.
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One-time BP windfall squandered W
e have unbelievable natural resources in Alabama starting with the Tennessee Valley and transcending to the beautiful white sands at Gulf Shores. Many of our natural resources have been exploited over the years. The prime example would be the exploitation of our rich vaults of iron ore discovered in Jefferson County in the early 20th century. It created the city of Birmingham, the Steel City of the south. U.S. Steel swept in and bought the entire region and used cheap labor in the mines and steel mills and kept poor whites and blacks in poverty wages and shantytowns. They owed their soul to the company store. Finally they organized into labor unions. The United Steel Workers Union Local in Birmingham became the largest in the nation. Alabama also became the most unionized state in the south. The TVA workers and Reynolds Aluminum workers in the Tennessee Valley were all unionized. The tire workers in Gadsden, Opelika and Tuscaloosa were unionized. The federal workers around Ft. Rucker in the Wiregrass were union. The largest employer in Mobile was the docks. The dockworkers were unionized. When you combine these locales with the steelworkers in Birmingham, we were a unionized state. In the course of our recent history we have been more prudent with our natural resources. The prime example of that would be during the late 1970s when we sold the oil rights in Mobile Bay to Exxon Mobil. We got a fair price and we put the entire corpus aside and preserved the money into a trust called the Heritage Trust Fund. Gov. Fob James deserves credit for this accomplishment. It is the crowning achievement of his two terms as governor. It is quite a legacy. Not all governors leave a legacy. Ole Fob has one. Not as much can be said for our most recent governors. Don Siegelman, Bob Riley, and Robert Bentley cannot point to any accomplishment that will distinguish their time as governor. Jim Folsom Jr., who only served two years as governor, can lay claim to having lured and landed Mercedes, which has been the crucible that has catapulted us into the second leading automaker in the nation. Gov. Bentley was given a golden opportunity to garner a place in history with the one-time BP oil spill money. Granted, it was not as much money as the Exxon Mobil oil rights nor did we get as good a settlement as could have been garnered. We will only see $693 million of the $1 billion settlement because we bailed out and sold out to get our money upfront. Compared to Louisiana and Florida, it was not a good settlement. Essentially this one-time windfall will be squandered. The BP money was appropriated in a special session last September. The legislature spent the entire BP oil settlement proceeds with a compromise bill that divided the money between state debt repayments, roads for Baldwin and Mobile counties and Medicaid. The allocation was $400 million for paying off state debts, $120 million for highway projects in Baldwin and Mobile counties and a total of $120 million to Medicaid over the next two years. There had been a contentious battle over the funds for Baldwin and Mobile counties going back to last year’s regular session. Lawmakers from the coastal counties fought diligently for the road money because their counties received the brunt of the 2010 oil spill. Lawmakers from North Alabama felt that the BP settlement should compensate all Alabamians equally. Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), who chairs the Education Budget Committee in the Senate, led the fight for north Alabama and Sen. Trip Pittman (R-Baldwin), who chairs the Senate General Fund Committee, spearheaded the battle for Baldwin/Mobile. Senators compromised the final day of the special session. The money from BP is spent. The only thing to show from it will be some highway to the beach. They ought to at least name it the BP Expressway. It would be the only legacy from the windfall. 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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A ‘show choir wave’ to city’s music supporters
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ast weekend, we completed this year’s cycle of show choir competitions. We came across a group from Virginia who, instead of cheering and applauding, employed a “show choir wave” I had not seen before. It was truly unique. Band and choral music allow a student the opportunity to do something no other discipline can match: he or she can speak from the heart. As someone who teaches beginner band, it’s hard to see it that way on a daily basis. But as we conclude this year’s round of show choir performances, I am reminded once again that students always rise to the occasion and accept the challenge to do their best. Sometimes they may fall short or disappoint you. But in general, they will try. And our guys and girls did their best the past six weekends. We go, not necessarily to win, but to be exposed to other programs. Most schools have a choral program that can trace their origins to elementary music, through middle school choir and then a developed high school
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By Michael dance studio, which has also brought us a couple Bird choir. Here, we have not had the ability to have a feeder program for some time. So, everything you see and hear at Tallassee High School has begun completely from scratch, from ninth grade up. That is nothing short of amazing – in fact, it’s a miracle. It all started when people like James Bush and Ed Watkins planted the seed. Students left this program fired up for music, and like Jerry Cunningham, they came home to teach the next generation. Tallassee is known for baseball, especially, to outsiders. We are also known for the Mount Vernon Mills, the Hotel Talisi and the Fitzpatrick Bridge. People may have heard of our Babe Ruth and Dixie Youth programs or maybe our Tiger Sharks swimmers. They may know about the writings of Jack Solomon or Ronald Brantley. They may have passed through
of others around town. They probably know about Studio B, the Pointed Toe and Dance Generation. Maybe they bought a car from Ben Atkinson or James Parker or another dealership in town or have heard that we are the only municipality to have two Super Foodsbranded stores. There are so many things that make our town special. But even someone who hates music or is anti-band and choir must admit: more goodwill has come our way because of the fine folks in the choir and band at Tallassee than just about anything else. People know who we are because of the Long Blue Line and, later, the award-winning Pride of Tallassee. They come to our Jazz Fest. People also see our various choral and band groups in concert competition or at honor bands and choirs or at solo and ensemble festivals. Our music program is represented
well across the region. What I have always admired about the high school choral program is that they seek out performance locations not just because they want to go beat somebody, but because they want to get better. Our Divas and New Image girls and Gold Edition guys have performed so beautifully this year. And, as we approach the enttd of the competitive season, I wanted those of you who read this column to know: Tallassee hasn’t just been lucky, we’ve been blessed. Some of the finest people I have ever had the privilege to meet somehow interact with our program, either as the student, the directors, the parents or alumni of the program. Thank you for all you do to support the Tallassee Music Department and please know that the students and teachers involved are doing all they can to represent our community well. A “show choir wave” to all involved! Bird is an educator with Tallassee City Schools and a regular columnist for The Tribune.
Life is full of special moments
riday was a special day. I had the honor of giving the closing keynote at the Alabama Conference of Social Work at the Perdido Beach Resort in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama. My role and goal was to show my appreciation for conference attendees and to send them on their way happy, motivated and inspired to continue to do the great job they do of helping others. I really wasn’t sure what I was going to write about this week, and then it happened—a special moment. I was supposed to go down on Thursday night, since my session started at 10 o’clock in the morning; however, while it would’ve been nice to have been at the beach, I had more important issues that needed my attention. I had someone to take care of, which is exactly what social workers do every day. I left Opelika at 5 o’clock in the morning and I was some-
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what tired and sleepy, but every time I even thought about dozing off, I felt as if I was being watched, which got my attention and kept me going. Sure, God is always watching over me, but I really felt like I was being watched. It was almost paranoia. I finally realized that I was being watched by Alexander Shunnarah. That dude was with me the entire trip. Whether it’s children, the elderly, inmates or veterans, just to name a few, social workers play such a pivotal role in simply making lives better. One of my lifelong friends is a social worker for the VA. He is a combat veteran, so he knows exactly what many of his patients have been through and can relate to
them directly. My counselor at the VA in Tuskegee is a social worker. I go see him every two to three weeks, and his counseling has helped me tremendously. He, like me, is a three-time war veteran although my three tours pale in comparison to his. His three tours were in Vietnam. Mine were in Iraq, and I had Facebook on the last two. So, I was aware of how social workers have impacted my life personally but I was in for a very special treat. During my presentation I mentioned my father, who, as many of you know, was blind and passed away when I was eight years old. After my presentation, as many of the attendees were coming up to shake my hands, hug my neck, and take pictures, one lady politely asked if my dad’s name was Randall. When I said that it was, she told me she was his social worker the last couple of years of
his life leading up to his untimely passing. She had nothing but good things to say about him and even mentioned how much he talked about his two boys. At that point, I needed a social worker-or at least a box of Kleenex. She’d even been to the old Fuller home place in Tallapoosa County. We talked for a while, took a photo together, and gave each other a big old hug before parting ways. It sure was a special moment, and one that I never saw coming. Every day isn’t going to be perfect, and every day isn’t going to be great, but every day has the potential for a special moment, so hang in there. Life is good. It’s special. It really is. 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.
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Mrs. Coker’s third grade class along with other students, parents and teachers were dancing in the aisles as they watched the THS Spanish Club perform Tuesday morning at Tallassee Elementary School’s multicultural assembly.
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The theme of the program was We Are the Future,” said Tenea Stanton, guidance counselor at TES. According to Stanton, students at TES were allowed to express their idea of multiculturalism through various outlets. “Some students participated by telling their peers about their future plans in life,” she said. “The students learned about diversity and embracing tolerance with everyone.” This assembly celebrated different cultures by exploring what sets them apart and what brings them together.
“We celebrated diversity through oral presentation and dance,” Stanton said. “Also, we watched videos about hard work and working together.” TES students, parents and teachers were dancing in the aisles as they watched the THS Spanish Club perform. “Our students enjoyed learning about other cultures,” Stanton said. The multiculturalism assembly at TES shows first-hand that despite differences in cultures, there is one race on earth – the human race.
Annual Jazzfest set for April 4 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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Tallassee’s sixth annual Heart Walk Brandee Woodall and Kirstyn Hall Participated in the sixth annual Heart Walk last Saturday. This walk is sponsored by the Tallassee recreation Center because February is National Heart Month. Tallassee’s Heart Walk is intended to promote a healthy lifestyle. Proceeds from this walk benefit the American Heart Association.
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T-Ball registration will be held at Recreation Department for boys and girls ages 4-6 (girls MUST have turned 4 by Jan. 1 and boys MUST be 4 by May 1). Registration dates will be Feb. 27 through March 10 and fee will be $45.
MARCH 4
The Reeltown High School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 55th Year Class Reunion 1962-2017 at Elmer’s Restaurant for lunch at 12 noon. Please attend. Contact others. We look forward to seeing everyone. Classmate Sherry Weldon will be the speaker. Lots of memories and fun.
MARCH 4
Roaring 5K Begins at Park Greens on South Ann Ave. 7 a.m. Registration 8 a.m. 5K Run/walk begins. Registration fee is $25 if received by Feb 27 or $30 thereafter through the day of event.
The seventh annual Tallassee JazzFest is set for Tuesday, April 4, inside the Tallassee High School Auditorium. Admission for this event is free. Donations are accepted and concessions will be available. This event celebrates Jazz Education Month in the United States and showcases bands from around Alabama in a non-competitive, supportive environment. Wetumpka High School, led by Jason Warnix, will kickoff this event with a 4:30 p.m. performance. Alabama Christian Academy, led by Travis Kaye, will take the stage at 4:50 p.m. Following ACA, Huntington College, led by Eddy Williams and Adam Murphy, will per-
form at 5:10 p.m. Carroll High School will perform at 5:40 p.m. Auburn High School, led by Dr. Mike Pendowski, will take the stage at 6 p.m. Tallassee High School, led by Robby Glasscock, will perform at 6:30. Flomaton High School, led by Josh Cockrell, will take the stage at 6:50 p.m. BB Comer High School, led by Dan Seaborn, will give their performance at 7:10. Lurverne High School, led by Jonathan Chance, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Opelika High School, led by Neil Sasser, will perform at 7:50 p.m. Reeltown High School, led by Tyler Strickland, will perform at 8:10 p.m. The final performance of the night will be Alabama State University, led by Dr. Ike Bell, and will begin at 8:30 p.m.
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MARCH 18
THS Alumni Benefit Dinner from 2- 8 p.m. Tickets are available at 1220 Cafe’ and Suzannah’s Photography. Tickets are $25 a person and include a prime rib dinner, door prizes and lots of fellowship!
MARCH 18
Cruise-In Car Show 6 p.m. at the Super Foods on Gilmer Ave.
MARCH 20
City Council meeting will be held at City Hall at 6 p.m.
MARCH 21
Tallassee Youth Softball opening ceremonies at 5:45 p.m. at the Tallassee Softball Complex.
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The annual Daddy Daughter Dance, Boots and Belles, will be from 6-8 p.m. There will be a DJ, Dance lessons and refreshments offered. Tickets are $30 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter. Tickets can be purchased at the door or purchased ahead of time at the Segrest Law Firm or by calling 334-252-0036.
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Tallassee Community Development Corporation Meeting from 6-7 p.m. inside the Trustmark Bank Annex building.
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or you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling; I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living. (Psalm 116:8, 9 ESV) In the days when gasoline was cheap, it was common for local businesses to deliver an appliance or furniture at no additional cost. But a delivery charge is now the norm and the occasional instance of free delivery is a courtesy or a perk offered to close the sale. Fast, free delivery helped me make pizza the mainstay of my diet back in college days. But now in many areas, delivery is only available in a very limited radius and at additional cost (if
at all). I have occasionally avoided delivery charges by commandeering a friend and his truck and moving it myself. (My truck-driving friends love it when I do that.) It’s a good way to add drama to one’s life–moving an oversized or fragile item in a pickup truck. I can usually get my pizza to the house without having to borrow a truck. The things the psalmist talked about in our text cannot be delivered by two men and a truck or any number of men and trucks. God had delivered some items to him that he could never do for himself. First he said, “You have delivered my soul
MIKE MCELROY East Tallassee Church of Christ
from death.” The psalm was probably about occasions when the psalmist was in danger of being killed and God had rescued him from his enemies’ hands. The words remind me of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus by the mighty power of God, our salvation by his sacrifice and the assurance of our own resurrection. The God of life is not willing that any should perish and he offers a deliverance from our most formida-
ble and final enemy that we could never get for ourselves. Then he said that God had delivered “my eyes from tears.” In a broken, fallen world, tears are our lot in life. We experience pain and loss. Fear wells up inside us, robbing us of our peace and comfort. God delivers his people from tears in at least two ways: he comforts us in our affliction (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) and he promises a home in a place where “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
God is the God who turns our mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11). He can deliver our eyes from tears. The last delivery the psalmist mentioned is delivering “my feet from stumbling.” God may clear the obstacles in our path or shine his light into our lives or strengthen our steps so that we do not stumble. I am humbled to admit that I do not always see clearly enough to know I’m on the right path and see the threatening obstacles. Do you like to admit that you need strength from outside yourself to stay on course? In our blind and weak condition, we should rejoice that God delivers our feet from stumbling.
So the psalmist affirms, “I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” He has made us alive in every sense of the word. We ought to walk before the Lord and our peers like we know and believe that we have been delivered freely in ways we could never do for ourselves. Mike McElroy is the preaching minister of East Tallassee Church of Christ in Tallassee, Alabama. He is the author of The Abiding Companion—A Friendly Guide for Your Journey Through the New Testament, available from Amazon.com.
Area Churches • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
On March 5 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School will be held in the parish hall. At 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Holy Eucharist marking the first Sunday in Lent, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http:// epiphanytallassee.org/
• Living Water Worship Center
Lunch for Life will be March 19 following regular service at Living Water Worship Center. Lunch for Life is a fundraiser for women with life controlling issues.
• Faith Foundation Holiness Church
An appreciation Service honoring Bishop Marvin Freeman and First Lady Mable
Freeman to be held Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. at Faith Foundation Holiness Church (behind Auto Zone) 157 Hull St. in Tallassee. Pastor: Bishop Marvin Freeman Overseer: Apostle Quentin Freeman. For more information contact: Mother Gloria Freeman (334) 991-4026 or Sister Shannetta Daniels (334) 415-5019
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
“Our Life’s Journey” is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Pastor; and Knights of Columbus Council 15093, Andy Lacey, Grand Knight. It airs on WACQAM 580 and FM 101.1 each Sunday from 8-8:30 a.m. Listen online at www.wacqradio.com OR on your smart phone using the
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• Calvary Baptist Church of Tallassee
If you are looking for a church to worship and praise the Lord come join us at 293 N. Wesson Street in Tallassee. Our services are: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning worship service; and 6 p.m. evening service. Also join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening for our prayer and fellowship Service. If you have any questions call Pastor Jim Voss at 334-283-2366.
• Tallassee Church of Christ
Our new minister is Charlie Boddy. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday eve-
ning service begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome at all services Call us at 334-2835437 or visit at 209 Gilmer Ave.
• East Tallassee United Methodist Church
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 334312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.
Area Churches 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 Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5673665 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 5692851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 5671141 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 5141097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5673668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-538-9415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 567-0620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 567-
0311 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 569-1510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 5679886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God Hwy 143, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN
Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 567-0476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 5692122 EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 252-8618 Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-7534 St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook HOLINESS New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-9211 Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St., Wetumpka 5143114 JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 9235 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-8100 LATTER DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1405 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 5678339
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Cobbs Ford Rd., Millbrook LUTHERAN Christ Lutheran Church 2175 Cobbs Ford Rd., Prattville PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 100 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678135 Millbrook Presbyterian Corner of Main St. & Coosada Rd. Valley View Presbyterian - PCA 4125 Rifle Range Rd. Wetumpka 386-2386 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore 5141020 INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 541-2552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 5692375 Central United Methodist Church 11721 Central Plank Rd. Central Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore 567-8653 First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka 567-7865 First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood, Millbrook
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Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Rd., Titus Mulder Memorial United Methodist 3454 Fire Tower Rd., Wetumpka 567-4225 New Style United Methodist 64 Old Georgia Plank Spur, Wetumpka 567-9840 Oak Valley Station United Methodist 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee 541-3924 Pierce Chapel United Methodist 1003 Pierce Chapel Rd., Santuck 265-6099 Providence United Methodist 1540 Providence Rd., Titus Robinson Springs Methodist Church 5980 Main St., Millbrook Trinity United Methodist 135 Little Weoka Creek Rd., Equality 567-9997 Union United Methodist 691 Central Rd. Eclectic Wallsboro United Methodist 11066 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Millbrook Church of the Nazarene 3251 Browns Rd., Millbrook PENTECOSTAL Faith Deliverance Church 475 Jackson St., Elmore 567-9209 OTHER Central Bible Chapel 3630 Edgewood Rd., Millbrook Chapel of Praise Hwy. 14, Millbrook
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Tags can help with lost pets, medical emergencies By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
Come by and join us in our new Tail End Thrift Store on Santuck Saturday, March 4, as we are having a Dawg Gone Winter Super Sale! With winter coming to a close this is a great opportunity to save big on some of your favorite name brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, and Jones New York, just to mention a few. You may need to get there early. Doors open at 9 a.m. and we look forward to seeing you there. As you may or may not be aware, 100 percent of the proceeds from our store go directly to the care and well-being of the animals at the shelter. Thank you for your continued support! Many thanks to the Prattville Chappy’s Deli for picking us to benefit from their “Spirit Night’ on
Saturday. They will donate 10 percent of the total from receipts left for us and we are most appreciative that they thought of our shelter like this. Didn’t hurt that the food was wonderful as well. And thank you to all who left us with their receipt for this fundraiser. We are hoping all of our supporters will help us in an on-line contest that could win us $5,000 or more. This “Winner’s Express’ is sponsored by Wind Creek Wetumpka and it is very easy to vote for us – no registration required. Just go directly to this page: http://125kgiveaway.hscampaigns. com/#entry-8 and you will see our video where there is also a small black heart in the upper left. Just click on that heart and it will turn red. You are able to vote a few times each day and this contest goes until March 17. We also have this contest ‘pinned’ to the top of our Humane Society of Elmore County Facebook page so you
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Tigers start season 3-0 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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Tallassee’s Jake Burton went 1-4 batting a Double and three RBI during Tallassee’s season opener against Central Clay High School. The Tigers beat the Volunteers 11-1 and began the season 3-0 by adding wins over Russell County and Lee-Montgomery.
Tallassee’s varsity baseball team began its 2017 season with three consecutive wins. The Tigers began the season on Monday, Feb. 20, against Central Clay High School, downing the Volunteers by a final score of 11-1. Collier Bonner got the win for the Tigers going four innings striking out eight and allowing only one hit. Tallassee scored two runs in the first inning. The Tigers had two more runners make it home in third inning. It was the sixth inning that proved to be most impressive for the Tigers with six runs scored. Blake Dean went 1-3 with a double and a run batted in. Will Peters went 1-3 with a double. Kalvin Levett went 1-3 with a single. Jake Burton went 1-4 with a double and three runs batted in. Caleb Stewart went 1-1 with a pinch-hit, a single and two runs batted in. Following the season opener, the Tigers hosted a game against Russell County High
School. The Tigers walked away victorious over the Warriors. The Tigers held the Warriors until the top of the fifth inning when Russell County saw the first and last two runs of the game. The Tigers scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning and a run the bottom of the fourth inning and won by a final score of 6-2. Staying on schedule, the Tigers faced Robert E Lee on Friday and once again walked away triumphant. Parker Neighbors got the win for Tallassee. Tallassee held the Generals scoreless until the top of the eighth inning when the Generals scored twice. However, Lee’s lead over the Tigers would be short-lived. The Tigers quickly rallied back in the top of the eighth inning with an impressive 12 runs. Will Peters went 2-4 against the Generals and Casey Baynes went 2-4 with a triple and 2 RBI for the Tigers, who won by a 12-2 final. The Tigers hosted LAMP on Monday at Southside Middle School.
Another year on the AU diamond T
he month of March has now taken the reigns of 2017 and left February behind to the annals of history. While Punxsutawney Phil assures me that winter has no intention of going quietly, I can already see the harbingers of spring. Oh sure, there are the obligatory signs like flowers blooming and birds singing, but I’m not talking about something as trivial as the majesty of nature. No, I’m referring to truly beautiful sights and sounds like a freshly chalked infield or the aroma of a newly-oiled leather glove. ‘Tis the season to be swinging and I do love this time of year. As the song says, “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play!” The AU softball and baseball seasons are now under way and both teams are off to a good start. Clint Myers began his fourth season as head coach of the Auburn softball program in 2017. He has taken the team to unprecedented success and turned the program into a national contender in a very short amount of time. The Tigers were in the World Series for the first time in school history two years ago and came up one game (and one run) short of a national championship last season. Myers’ latest squad has opened 2017 with a 14-2 record and a No. 2 national ranking despite several key losses from a team that won 58 games (most in school history). In previous years, Auburn relied on one of the most productive and powerful offenses in the country. They may get there as the season progresses, but so far, these girls are not near as prolific at the plate. Then again, SR Kasey Cooper has had an uncharacteristically slow start. She’s one of the best hitters in the country and will inevitably catch fire at some point, so I’m not concerned. The pitching, on the other hand, has been absolutely terrific. Junior Kaylee Carlson and sophomore Makayla Martin have been practically unhittable. Carlson is 8-0 with a 0.63 ERA and Martin is 6-2
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with a 0.56 ERA. Freshman Ashlee Swindle is learning the college game and providing much needed quality depth. It’s a long season, but the Tigers appear to be on their now customary path to Oklahoma City. 2017 marks year two for the Auburn baseball program under the leadership of Butch Thompson. The Tigers struggled last season, finishing with a record of 23-33 overall and 8-22 in conference. Of course, that’s what fans have come to expect from this once proud institution in the Loveliest Village. Hal Baird retired in 2000 leaving a program that was a yearly playoff contender with two trips to the World Series in 94 & 97. Since 2000, AU has had five coaches and only managed two winning records in conference (03 and 10) missing the SEC Tournament more often than not. That is a precipitous fall that happened before most even realized it. Thompson gets a pass for 2016, because he had to clean up the mess left by his predecessor. The “experts” have picked the Tigers to finish last in the West in 2017. However, an Auburn team with a lot of new faces is off to its best start in years. The Tigers are 7-1 on the year and appear to have upgraded across the board. Junior Keegan Thompson has been brilliant coming off Tommy John surgery and sophomore Casey Mize has been a dominant No. 2 starter. The offense has been consistent and timely. If that continues and a pitcher or two steps up in the bullpen, Auburn could actually have a pretty good year. You know what, forget I said that… I don’t want to jinx it. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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THS wrestlers place in state tourney The 2016-17 Tallassee High School wrestling team placed 3rd in the state for all 1A-5A teams at the Alabama State Wrestling Tournament Feb. 16-18. The following wrestlers placed individually in their weight classes. Jake Baker placed 1st in his division for the 2nd year in a row. Jake is undefeated in the state of Alabama. Andy Baker and Zack Haynes placed 3rd, Jordan Price placed 5th, and Hudson Deem placed 6th in their individual weight classes.
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R.R Moton High School team honored
William Cokey Turner, Dernard Brain Burney and Calvin Soup Crockett were on R.R. Moton High School’s 196869 basketball team. The Bulldogs, under the guidance of coach Roosevelt Sanders, won the State Basketball Championship held in Huntsville in 1969. City officials, along with Mayor Johnny Hammock recognized the team for its accomplishment Monday at City Hall during the Tallassee city council meeting. 1969 was the last class of segregation in the Tallassee City School system and the last year that the Bulldogs would have a team. Coach Roosevelt and his Bulldogs went on to become Tigers. As Tigers, they went on to place third at the 1970 state championships. Other teams members who were not able to attend Monday’s city council meeting were: Bobby Hooks, Michael Williams, Donald Simpson, Rufus “Jug Head” Robertson, Ulysses White, O. Roberson and Clarence Smith. Pictured above: Mayor Johnny Hammock, William Cokey Turner, Dernard Brain Burney, Calvin Soup Crockett, Chief Higgins and councilman Damian Carr.