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MAY 17, 2023

TallasseeTribune.com

VOL. 125, NO. 20

Local cemetery tour returns this weekend By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor The annual Elmore County Historical Society Wetumpka City Cemetery Tour brings history to life and highlights the efforts of the organization. Historical society president Calvin Chappelle believes the living cemetery tour is a big draw for the organization and its other events and capabilities.

“We like for people to learn more about the society and our partner the Elmore County Museum,” Chappelle said. “It is a friendmaker and fundraiser. It lets people know the activities of the Elmore County Historical Society. It gives them an opportunity to learn about our other events throughout the year.” The society hosts monthly talks in the spring and fall at the

Elmore County History Museum on a variety of topics. “We help people with their genealogy and research,” Chappelle said. “It is a similar process we use to highlight some of the colorful characters and historical figures buried in the Wetumpka City Cemetery.” The historical society offers several genealogical workshops throughout the year and just like the figures presented in the tour,

interesting facts come up along the way. “We research about seven or eight individuals each year,” Chappelle said. “Not everyone who is buried there lived in Wetumpka or died in Wetumpka. The vast majority were Elmore County citizens. Then we find local individuals to portray those people and tell their stories.” This year’s tour features several interesting people from

Elmore County’s history. Chappelle said the Scottish immigrants William and Mary Douglas were husband and wife and from Scotland highlighting how many families came to the U.S. “A lot of people in that time were coming to America for various opportunities,” Chappelle said. “We don’t See TOUR, Page A6

Reeltown presents awards to graduating seniors BY ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia reporter With graduation weeks away, Reeltown High School recognized seniors for their achievements and academic excellence. The top 10 students for the 2023 senior class were See REELTOWN, Page A6

FAMILY FUN AND DISCUSSIONS CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE TRIBUNE

Tallassee City Schools hosted a Family Engagement Night in an effort for parents to interact with their children in a fun environment. Area businesses and organizations joined Tallassee City Schools at Hot O’Brien Stadium with booths and fun. Educators circulated among the crowd speaking with children and families. Families also had a chance to visit with the Tallassee Police Department, the United Way and other organizations to see opportunities for families.

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Head athletic trainer Chad Abrams, left, recognized Ashley Flurry, Cameron Tubbs and Meg Ledbetter for being the student athletic trainers for the football season over the past two years.

Council reestablishes funding for TRA By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor The Tallassee Redevelopment Authority (TRA) now has money for insurance and helping maintain the west mill property in Tallassee. Initially, the Tallassee City Council did not allocate any money for TRA in the 2023 budget because it had not received a request for funding. Previously the organization received $3,600 per See COUNCIL, Page A3

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