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Payne, Blalock honored for years of service By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Bobby Payne took office in 1976 as a councilman for Tallassee. Charles Blalock was elected to serve on the council in 1976. After serving on the council for 12 years, Payne went on to become Tallassee’s Mayor. Together, the two men served a combined 65 years for the City of Tallassee. Monday marked Mayor
Payne and Councilman Blalock’s final council meeting while in office. This is why Suzannah Solomon Wilson, wife of Councilman Darrell Wilson and owner of Suzannah’s Photography, wanted to hold a reception to honor the two men. “36 years and 29 years are extremely long times to be in public service,” she said. “Both of these men have devoted almost all their time to our communi-
Historical Society hosts Tuckabatchee Pow Wow
ty. They love our community and I think they deserve special recognition for everything they have done.” Wilson is a lifelong resident of Tallassee with fond memories of both Payne and Blalock. “So many things have happened since they have been here,” she said. “A lot of good things have happened and I think we need to say “well done” and “thank you” for their service.”
According to Wilson, both men served their community to the fullest. However, Wilson says the two went above and beyond, in true Tallassee spirit. “They were always there,” she said. “At every football game and every baseball game. They really supported the community in every way, not just budgets and things like that, but the things that are important to your heart.”
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Councilman Charles Blalock expressed his gratitude to Mayor Payne during Monday’s Reception at City Hall to honor the two men. Blalock has served on the City Council since 1987. Payne was elected to the council in 1976 and went on to become mayor in 1988. Together, the two served a combined 65 years for the City of Tallassee.
Tallassee Trade Day a huge success
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By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Tallassee Historical Preservation Society hosted the Tuckabatchee Pow Wow at Gibson’s View Plantation on Rifle Range Road. The Pow Wow was a three-day event beginning Friday and wrapping up Sunday. This Native American Indian event is a fundraiser for the Historical Society. See POW WOW • Page 11
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Jesse Liechty, owner of Tallassee Automotive, stands with Mayor Bobby Payne and city officials, along with his staff, at the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the major upgrades to the dealership and its new facility.
Tallassee Automotive cuts ribbon on new look By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
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Jim Binkley demonstrated the Native American Straight Dance.
A local automotive dealership just held its grand opening after a year’sworth of renovations and expansion in Tallassee and its owner called the updates a reaffirmation of their “commitment to
the city.” Mayor Bobby Payne was at the ribbon cutting for Tallassee Automotive, which constitutes both Tallassee Ford and Tallassee Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Ram. Payne gave a strong endorsement of the See AUTOMOBILE • Page 11
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Tallassee offers cutting edge treatment for pets By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Animal companions enhance life in many ways, and today there are more pet owners than ever before. It’s evident that we’re devoted to those pets more than half of us say we’d “leap into action” for our furry family members if they were injured. With 47 percent of American families owning at least one dog, more than 83 million pet dogs in the United States according to the American Pet Product Association (APPA). As these pets age, they experience medical conditions much like those seen in humans. After monitoring the productive effects stemCarmen Rodgers / The Tribune cell therapy has on the human, it was only natural to see how this new therapy could Michelle Mitchell DVM, with her dog Layla at Mitchell Veterinarian Hospital on Gilmer benefit man’s best friend. Turns out, it works Avenue. Dr. Mitchell is one of only three veterinarians in the state of Alabama to offer See VETS • Page 3 adult stem cell therapy for pets.
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Tallassee’s annual Trade Day brought a bountiful day of fun, food and fellowship to Tallassee. While vendors came from near and far, local artists, dance studios and many others provided entertainment for event goers. Rodney O’Neil, owner of Prime Time Athletics, brought his group of up tumblers out to dazzle the audience. “It was a great chance to see how hard everyone has been working thus far,” O’Neil said. “There was a very cohesive and friendly feel to the entire day that made Trade Day a success.” Chamber Director, Michone Roye, said Trade Day went off without a hitch. However, she See TRADE DAY • Page 7
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By a razor thin 3-2 vote, the Elmore County Commission approved a $50,000 request to the Tallassee Industrial Development Board for an extension on Hanil Drive for Gulf Packaging, Inc. IDB Chairman Rick Dorley was present and said that the project cost for the extension would be $120,000 and that the city of Tallassee had agreed to fund $70,000. Dorley asked that the county provide $50,000 for the cost of the project. During his presentation, Dorley also mentioned that there were already overages See COMMISSION • Page 3
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