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Council to hear more about school board request By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Members of the Tallassee City Council are slated to hear from members of the board of education during Tuesday’s regular council meeting concerning the board’s petition asking the city to vacate a portion of Preer Street, King Street and public alley rights-of-way, which is the first step to a
Council considers funding option for sanitary sewer project By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The city of Tallassee hopes to build a new and up-to-date sewer system that will serve residents by 2021. In order to build this new facility, the council is actively seeking funding for the project. “We already have an application in for a grant through the EDA (Economic Development Administration) for this project,” Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said. An EDA grant is designed to provide resources to help communities access needed public infrastructure, including water, sewer, access roads, incubators, workforce and training centers that will enable committed private beneficiaries to create or retain jobs. However, the city is not putting all of its eggs in one See SEWER • Page A3
new high school. Board superintendent Wade Shipman addressed the council concerning this matter last month. However, Shipman was asked to return to the council once an architect had been selected, a timeline of work could be given and an agreement that the school board would be responsible for all costs associated with the upcoming project. Since then, the Tallassee Board of
Education hired McKee and Associates to handle the architectural planning of the new high school during the Sept. 11 board meeting. McKee and Associates, formed in 1991, is the continuation of the architectural practice of Walter McKee founded in 1974 and is a firm most school board members are already familiar with. The process of selecting an architect for the upcoming project moved along
smoothly and, according to Shipman, because architectural services fall under the category of professional services, the project did not have to be bid under the competitive bidding law. The board also gave the go-ahead to enter into an agreement with the city of Tallassee to be responsible for all costs associated with the board’s petition to vacate a portion of those streets. See BOARD • Page A2
The Addicted Brain coming to town for one night only
Night of Bands attracts standing room only crowd
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arching bands from Elmore County and Tallassee City Schools were featured in the annual Elmore County Night of Bands, held at Holtville High School’s Boykin Field on Sept. 18. According to HHS assistant band director and Holtville Middle School band director Kevin Lenker, Showcase of Bands gave students from across the county the chance to perform in front of their peers. “It’s mostly about giving our students the opportunity to perform in front of the best crowd possible, which is themselves, other students, other band kids,” Lenker said. “It’s to feel really good about themselves, like being in band is fun, exciting and cool.” Additionally, the University of See BANDS • Page A3 Carmen Rodgers / The Tribune
The Pride of Tallassee Marching Band was featured in the annual Elmore County Night of Bands held at Holtville High School’s Boykin Field on Sept. 18.
Addiction is a growing problem across the country. Virtually every city and town deals with the dilemma and Tallassee residents are not exempt from substance abuse. In an effort to help community members better understand addiction and the science of its effects on the brain, the city of Tallassee is teaming with Bradford Health Services to bring “The Addicted Brain” to the Tallassee High School Auditorium on Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. During this onetime presentation, the presenter will recount personal experiences, over a decade of professional experience in the drug and alcohol treatment field, as well as countless hours of research, to formulate an See ADDICTION • Page A3
Annual festival, market set for Oct. 27 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Saturday marked the first official day of fall and the Reeltown band boosters are making preparations to usher in the season with a day of community fun and entertainment. The group has organized the annual Harvest Festival for Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. next to Reeltown Elementary School. This is the third annual Harvest
Similar to last year’s Harvest Festival and Holiday Market, there will be plenty of activities for area children and attendees. The event is set for Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. next to Reeltown Elementary School.
Fest and Holiday Market and proceeds from this event will benefit the RHS marching band. “Harvest Fest and Holiday Market is a fundraiser benefiting Reeltown’s Music Department,” event coordinator Jennifer Jarvis said. “It will include a variety of vendors for your shopping enjoyment, selling anything from arts and crafts to personalized clothing and accessories.” See FESTIVAL • Page A6
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