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Councilman calls fowl on chicken ordinance raise chickens in their yard. “It’s been brought to my attention in the past week that we have an ordinance in reference to backyard fowl, specifically backyard chickens,” Stough said. “It was adopted, I believe, in 2008. I’ve done research and had people call me about it and I would like to make a motion that we put this ordinance on

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

During Monday night’s Tallassee City Council meeting Councilman David Stough asked that the 2008 backyard chicken ordinance be suspended while the council reevaluates the current conditions placed upon those who choose to

hold for 60 days and let the city council look at it and review the ordinance and see if we want to make any type of amendment to it.” There are several people in Tallassee who raise chickens. Some chickens are raised as a food source, while others are pets. One very famous American author had a pet chicken that would follow her

around as little girl. Flannery O’Conner who lived in Georgia is known for having a pet chicken. Studies have shown that raising poultry can be therapeutic for many. “We have people who have had backyard chickens for 20 years. They are See ORDINANCE • Page 3

TPD arrest four in Monday drug bust

Bike for Life fundraiser scheduled for April 16

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By CARMEN RODGERS Staff WRiter

Tallassee Police Department arrested four individuals Monday night on a myriad of drug charges after an ongoing investigation uncovered evidence of drug activity. Investigators executed a search warrant at an address on South Harper Street at about 9 p.m. Monday evening. As suspected, the search found that methamphetamine was being distributed from this residence. Methamphetamine was located during the search of the property along with a quantity marijuana. In all, four people were arrested: • Amy Yvonne Murray, 39, of Tallassee was charged See BUST • Page 3

around and ran back across the bridge. The final leg of the 5K took participants to the river walk and then back to South Ann Street. There was a great turnout for this year’s event. Registration began at 7 a.m. and the

Jamelle Jelks has been the coordinator for the Tallassee Recreation Center for the past 20 years. Throughout the years he has coordinated several events, but the Bike For Life is new and also personal to him. Jelks’ brother-in-law has been diagnosed with cancer and it is expected to take his life. This is what moved Jelks to action. “This is the first one that we’ve done,” Jelks said. “I came across an Internet ad and I thought about my brother-in-law, so I decided to try and put something together.” “I hope to bring awareness to cancer and raise funds for those affected by cancer.” Registration for this event will run until April 16, which is the morning of the ride. Those who have already preregistered will receive a T-shirt for participation. The cost to sign up and receive a t-shirt is $25. All of the proceeds for this event will benefit the

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Both runners and walkers took part in the second annual Roaring 5K Run. For many, this was their first time crossing the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge on foot. The event was sponsored by Neptune Technology Group and the Tallassee Lions Club.

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Lions Club, NTG’s 2nd annual Roaring 5k Run a success By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Lions Club along with Neptune Technology Group held the annual Roaring 5K Run. The run began on South Ann Street. From there the participants ran across the Benjamin Fitzpatrick Bridge and turned

Tallassee High School’s FFA plant sale begins By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer FFA Student Andy Thomas gives just the right amount of fertilizer to promote growth in the plants grown and sold by the FFA students.

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The Tallassee High School FFA held the annual community plant sale this weekend. The plants will be available for purchase until April 24. There are a wide variety of plants to choose form. The hanging basket selection includes spider plants, purple queens, Swedish ivy, mosquito plants, wandering Jew, and impatiens. Bedding plants are

also available, including begonias, French marigolds and coleus. These plants were grown and cared for by Tallassee High School FFA students. The proceeds from this plant sale will go directly to funding for the FFA program. “We take trips for FFA,” said Daniel Free, Tallassee High School agribusiness teacher. “We will go to Georgia in October for the Sunbelt Ag Expo. We’ll go to the National FFA Convention, it’s in

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Tallassee High School’s 2016 FFA plant sale begins. You’re more than welcome to come and tour our new greenhouse and look at the plants and facility. Swedish Ivy hanging baskets $8, Wondering Jew hanging baskets $8, Purple Queen hanging baskets $7, Mosquito Plant hanging basket $7, Spider Plant hanging baskets $7, Impatiens hanging baskets $7, Fern hanging baskets $7, Lantana $4, Coleus (single) $5,Marigolds (single) $0.25, Coleus $0.50, Vinca (single) $0.25

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Church Coed Softball registration will be held April 4 –April 22 at Recreation Department and tentative date to begin season will be first week of May. Games played on Tuesdays and Thursdays and cost is $450 per team.

April 13

CHURCH REVIVAL: Lake Hill Baptist Church in Deatsville is hosting a revival April 10-13 starting at 7 p.m.

April 15

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS: There will be an event at Holtville Elementary School April 15 at 1:30 p.m. to

bring awareness to child abuse and neglect as April is is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month. he Elmore County Extension, Family Resource Center, Juvenile Judge, DHR Director, Superintendent of Education and many other community partners will be in attendance as well as about 100 elementary students. This is a celebration of all the good work that the schools, churches, agencies and communities do to strengthen families which prevents child maltreatment.

April 16

CRATERFEST: Wetumpka Craterfest & Duck Dash will feature National and local music artists, Kidzone, Arts & Crafts, Crater Bus MiniTours, Crater Art Exhibit/ Video Saturday, April 16th from 2-7PM at Gold Star Park. Vendor spaces and sponsorships available! Contact Jamie Young at jyoung@wetumpkachamber.org or 334-567-4811. REELTOWN REUNION: The Sixth Reeltown High School Reunion of the Classes from 1950-1970 will hold its 20-Year Class Reunion on April 16 in the original Reeltown High School Auditorium. The Reunion begins at 10 a.m. for a time to meet, greet

and tour the school. The “Assembly” will begin in the auditorium at 11 a.m. The RHS Jazz Band will be guest and play a few jazz tunes. Donations will be received for new Rebel Pride Marching Band uniforms. All donations greatly appreciated. Welcome, recognitions, etc., will follow. Please bring your “ole fashion brown bag/sack lunch” with a drink. No meal will be available. Classes will meet after assembly in the cafeteria for their sack lunch meal. Tours of the school and grounds will be available following the assembly and lunch. April 16-17 FRENCH INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT: Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park, the Alabama Historical Commission, and the Friends of the Forts are pleased to announce the annual French & Indian War Encampment taking place April 16-17 at Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park near Wetumpka. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children six to eighteen years of age. The event takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. This special event focuses attention on the main protagonists of the French & Indian War - France, Britain and their American Indian allies. Additionally, the event features daily life at a French frontier fort and Creek village in the year 1756. Soldiers will engage in mock battles each day and souvenirs replicating items of the time period will be available from merchants on site. Living history demonstrations of military, Indian, and civilian life will take place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day.

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Obituaries James “Jim Mayes”

Mr. James “Jim” Mayes, 81, of Tallassee, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born January 4, 1935. Visitation will be Friday, April 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m., at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Dric Williford officiating. He is survived by his wife, Ann Mayes; son, Roger Boddie; daughters, Susan Campbell (David), Patty Mayes and Leigh Carman; brother, Bill Whitmore; and six grandchildren. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

Myrtle Ruth Mason

Mrs. Myrtle Ruth “Nancy” Mason, a resident of Lake Martin, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at the age of 86. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Pemberton officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Mason is survived by her daughters, Teresa M. Corley (James D., Jr.), Jeannie Silas (Ronnie) and Sandy Irwin (Alan); grandchildren, Jamey Corley, Kristen Corley Adams, Neil Silas (Angie), April Silas, Nathan Irwin and Katie Irwin; great grandchildren, Gabriel Adams, Anthony Hudgins, Daniel Silas, Ariell Silas, Garrett Dolan, Stephanie Dolan, Tiffany Meeks (Greg) and Rodney Collier; brothers, Jimmie Lee Pemberton, Jr. and Robert Pemberton (Evelyn); several nieces and nephews.

Re-enactors will be dressed and equipped as they appeared in North America during the middle of the eighteenth century. Boy Scouts of America Troop 50 will sell food and drink on Saturday; however, there will be no refreshments available for purchase on Sunday so please plan to bring a picnic lunch.

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She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Mr. Dan Mason; brother, Charles Pemberton and sisters, Bettie Barker and Frances Daniels. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 12, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Jane Gayle O’steen Spivey

Mrs. Jane Gayle O’Steen Spivey, 75, of Tallassee, passed away April 5, 2016. She was born October 22, 1940. Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services Friday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at East Tallassee Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Webb officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. She is survived by husband, Elmer Spivey; son, Mitchell Ellis Spivey, daughter, Donna Spivey Cunningham; brothers, Durrell Lindsey and Billy Lindsey; sister, Deborah Harper; grandchildren, Jordan Cunningham, Peyton Moore and Madison Cunningham; and one great grandchild, Paisley Moore. She is preceded in death by her father, Ellis “Hank” O’Steen; mother, Frankie Lindsey O’Steen; sister, Martha Lindsey; brothers, Mike Lindsey and Byron Lindsey and aunts, Mary Lindsey and Bennie Lindsey. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

p.m. at Skatezone 88 Red Eagle Drive. It will cost $6.00 per person for regular skates and $3.00 more for inline skates. All proceeds go to the Jessica’s Cancer Busters Relay for Life team. For more information call Bubba Wood at (334) 3002134 or Sherry Cole at (334) 313-4311.

April 18-23

EARTH DAY CLEANUP 2016: Sign up a litter team to pick up around your neighborhood, business or call the Chamber of Commerce for a location. Advanced Disposal Sponsor providing a roll off container at City Hall from 8am-noon on Saturday the 23 for nonhazardous material and litter team debris disposal. Parker Tire & Auto will take used oil, tires and batteries all week from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Electronic Recycling drop off at Tallassee Recreation Center April 21 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The city Shop will have a roll off container available for nonhazardous material disposal and appliances from Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

April 23

SINGING: Dolly Boshell will be singing Saturday April 23 at Antioch Baptist Church. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the singing starts at 6:30 p.m. Featured will be the Larch Family, Dr. Rick Jones and the Youth of Antioch. Everyone is welcome and there will be no admission charge.

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April 30

CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP: The Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance is hosting its annual cemetery preservation workshop at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Scott Martin at bevel67@aol.com for additional information.

May 10

GOLF TOURNEY: Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament will be held May 10 at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club Come join us for a fun day of lunch, golf and a chance to win bragging rights and CASH!

May 14

UNION REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ: On Saturday, May 14th from 2 p.m. until at University Station RV, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334-257-3826, hughesautoparts@centurytel. net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233,steven505@ centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-319-3434, auburnhood@aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-5081768, gfuquaret@gmail. com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems.

May 19

AFTER HOURS: Chamber Business After Hours, Sunset Reception is set for Thursday, May 19 at Wind Creek Wetumpka, 100 River Oaks Drive, Wetumpka from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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about as crazy about their chickens as I am about my little Chihuahua. They raise them and they get the eggs. The eggs are good protein,” Stough said. “They are really concerned about this. And believe it or not, there are more people in this town who have backyard chickens than what I could have imagined.” As anyone who lives inside the city of Tallassee knows, chickens can be found in every neighborhood. Often they are seen along the roadside foraging. This is why Stough would like the ordinance to be reviewed and perhaps amended to suit the demand for backyard chickens. “I’d like to make a motion to put this

ordinance on hold specifically in reference to the backyard chickens, only the backyard chickens for 60 days,” said Stough. The vote was unanimous for the ordinance review. With the passing of this motion, no one living inside city limits can add any new chickens to their flock until the ordinance has been reviewed and possibly amended. “They can keep what they have but they can’t go out and get all the chickens they want,” said Councilman Charles Blaylock.

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Right now the greenhouse has an abundance of plant life, but soon it will be cleared out, only to begin again. While there are numerous plants available for purchase, most of them originated from one common plant. “All of our wandering Jews, purple queen, Swedish ivy, monkey grass and mosquito plants all came from one plant and we propagated them,” said Free. “All of our impatiens, begonias and marigolds, we got them back in February. They were transplants, about the size of your thumb,” he said. The FFA is a group of hard working students who get to see the fruits of their labor first hand. “They work, they work hard,” free said. For students, this program is rewarding and

beneficial. It offers the chance for the students to gain the hands-on real life experience that cannot always be taught from a book. “They will leave on Friday and come Monday to find new blooms have popped up and they get really excited about it,” Free said. “Actually watching the plants grow. When I come in and I see all the colors, I think ‘oh, I did that.’ It’s really beneficial and it makes you more responsible,” said Emily Stillwell a junior FFA student at Tallassee High School. Free is already looking forward to next year. He hopes the 2017 plant sale will be bigger and better than this year. “Next year we are going to have a lot more. We are going to have more tables in here (the green house),”

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he said. “Maybe not double, but close to it.” Free has been teaching FFA for Tallassee High School for the past three years and he learned from the best. “I interned here four years ago under Brock Nolen,” he said. “I love it. I love Tallassee.” Free encourages everyone to come out and see what the FFA students have grown this year. Even if it is only to look, Free invites everyone to see what they have to offer. Plants were not the only things available for purchase. Several woodworking projects were up for grabs Saturday as students placed price tags on furniture they had built from hand in the FFA shop.

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5k race began at 8 a.m. sharp. The top three placements went to Kris Winslett, Bry Hathcock and and Collin Patterson. Over 120 runners and walkers took part in the second annual Roaring 5K Run. “A total of 123 runners,” said Laurie Rygiel, director of this year’s Roaring 5K Run. Proceeds from this 5K go directly into the community to assist those who need help with eye care. In years past this event funded eye exams and eyeglasses to the schools and to the community. “This past year we went to Tallassee Southside Middle School and Tallassee Elementary and we were able to do eye checkups on students in those two schools,” said Laurie Rygiel, with the Tallassee

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Lions Club. “There were five students who needed our help getting full eye exams through optometrists. We also provided their glasses.” Not only does this event aid in offering eye care to middle and elementary schools, it also helps the community as a whole. “There were also people throughout the town that needed eye exams and glasses,” Rygiel said. “In one case the family had experienced a house fire and the daughter had lost her glasses in the fire. We gave her an eye exam and new glasses immediately.” The eye exams and eyeglasses are offered by Dr. Paris Mullins in Tallassee, at a discounted rate. “Dr. Mullins is a great asset for us,” she said.

“He cares about the kids, especially.” The 5K run also benefits the diabetes association and helps people who are afflicted with diabetes as well. Neptune Technology Group is a leading employer in the Tallassee area and the company is very active in the local community. The factory offered discounted entry fees to its employees who chose to run in this year’s event. Some of the executives from Neptune took part in the race. The Crawfords, Bianchis and Pitchfords all took part in this year’s Roaring 5K Run. Plans are already in the works for next year’s events. “It was suggested to have a females category next year,” Rygiel said.

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Phony television programs now have their own 'genre' designation

ome time ago, a couple of So-Called Columns titled “Enough with the ‘ancient astronauts,’ already!” and “‘Fake documentary’—an ominous oxymoron” decried the proliferation of speculative shows that take certain historical/scientific subjects and stretch them into a semi-plausible presentation that relies heavily on viewer gullibility. The ancient astronauts essay detailed how so-called researchers believe that this planet was visited by aliens centuries or even millennia ago, facilitating the journey of humans along a path to civilization. The thing is, these “E.T. visits Egyptian Pharaohs and/ or the Mayans” presentations incessantly put a lot of their postulations in the form of self-protective questions (“Is it possible that…”). Moreover, there’s the also-dubious phrase “ancient astronaut theorists suggest…” which is heard regularly in such programs. Fake documentaries that were cited in the other earlier column included presentations about UFOs, Bigfoot, and more than one species of giant shark. And in the ensuing time since those commentaries were published, things seem to have gone even further down the truth toidy. It’s gotten so ludicrous that there’s now a term for such escapist fare: “Docu-

The SoCalled Column By Willie G. Moseley tainment.” One recent Bigfoot program, “Breaking History: Bigfoot Captured,” was accurately described by one review headline as an “abomination.” It was broadcast on the formerlyrespectable History Channel, and initially started off as a seemingly believable documentary of a trek into the woods in search of the legendary primate—lots of careening camera angles, nightvision shots, breathless commentary, etc. Then the script—an accurate term—abruptly detonated when the ol’ giant hairball himself reared up out of the bush and was then captured and caged. Even though I knew going in that the show would be fake, I’d never seen potential plausibility destroyed in such a blunt manner. When the out-ofnowhere and klutzy appearance of Bigfoot happened, I spat out an obscenity, due to the manner in which viewers were treated as rubes. What’s more, after the “capture,” the actors kept up their amateurish on-camera banter,

dents recounted are ultimately explained in a practical manner, one segment was misleading. It was actually a go-tocommercial teaser that alluded to a miles-long, cigar-shaped “object” which had been photographed in a crater on the far side of the Moon during an Apollo mission. In the teaser, the Apollo astronaut who took the photo is shown excitedly recounting something along the lines of “There it was,” as if he’s talking about the anomaly. However, once the full recollection of the astronaut comes along after the commercial break, it’s obvious he was talking about the far side of the Moon in toto. Accordingly, that pre-commercial teaser is fraudulent, and even that singular segment might strike some folks as a cautionary red flag concerning the credibility of the series. Nevertheless, it’s still an intriguing show. The bottom line for most of these types of programs is that while they might make for interesting entertainment, their credibility depends on the level of truth each presentation contains, as well as the intellectual level of individual viewers. And if it’s known going in that such a program is indeed in the “docu-tainment” genre, then it’s nothing more than (science) fiction.

Times, they are a'changing

got tickled watching a comedian on YouTube the other day. In the video, he talked about how we respond to our doorbell ringing now as opposed to how we did so 30 years ago. Back then, we were excited to hear it ring. We were thrilled to have “company.” Up in my grandparents’ neck of the woods, they referred to it as “viztin.” People would visit just to visit—to keep each other company for a spell. The homeowners would always offer up something to drink, which was usually sweet tea—sweet tea so thick it could be poured on a pancake. They’d usually try to feed you, too. If the phone rang, they’d either let it ring or pick it up and tell the caller they’d have to call them back, because they had company. Now, the phone takes precedence

as if this was a real documentary that had made a historic discovery. I changed channels soon afterwards. Then there’s “Hunting Hitler,” a series that’s also on the History Channel, which chases Der Fuhrer’s ghost all over South America, since the basic premise is, not surprisingly, that Hitler escaped from Germany at the end of World War II. Submitted as “evidence” are Nazi artifacts (supposedly) discovered deep in the jungle at so-called abandoned safe houses, research about Argentine businesses with German ownership that might have facilitated Nazi refugees’ movements, etc. The thing is, if this is an example of the docu-tainment genre, how do viewers know the “evidence” isn’t planted and the conversations with older Latin Americans aren’t staged? The headline of one review in Variety noted: “‘Hunting Hitler’ further sullies History Channel’s bad name,” and it’s hard to take exception to that pronouncement. Obviously, “teasers” can be phony as well, and one example is a bit different/“milder” in that it’s on another network (the Science Channel). “NASA’s Unexplained Files” series isn’t docu-tainment, and while most of the inci-

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over everything. Boy, times certainly are a’changing! Today, when the doorbell rings, my heart starts pounding like I’m back in Iraq during a mortar attack. I immediately want to hit the floor or take cover. Once I regain my composure, I tiptoe to the door to see who could possibly be contemplating coming through my front door. What could they possibly want? I tiptoe, even though I have carpet. One can never be too careful when it comes to doorbell ringers. I’ll look through the

peephole to see if it’s a friend or a foe or someone I don’t even know. If I don’t open the door, I stand there and watch them like a oneeyed hawk until they leave. Sometimes, they even have the gall to ring it a second time. Who raises these animals? One of my biggest pet peeves is when I wave or speak to someone and they look at me like I have a carrot poking out of my ear instead of simply waving back or saying hello. How difficult is it to acknowledge someone’s presence? I remember my uncle being so excited about seeing Bo Jackson one time when Bo was still at Auburn. My uncle spoke to him. Bo didn’t strike up a conversation with him. In fact, he didn’t even say hello. He grunted. That’s it; he grunted, but the grunt was

acknowledgement. That’s all I’m asking for. In the Army, we answer everything, good, bad, or indifferent, with “hooah.” It’s an acknowledgement. Growing up I knew all of my neighbors. I probably went into half, if not more, of the houses in my neighborhood at some point during my childhood. I broke bread or windows in some of those houses, too. Nowadays, we don’t even know our neighbors. We may know the people directly next to us, but that’s about it. The folks down the street might as well be living atop Mount Kilimanjaro. Times, they are a’changing. For the record, all the “viztin” I experienced as a child was up around my grandparents’ house in Tallapoosa County. No one ever visited us at our

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house. Mama didn’t care to have people over, so we kept the house locked up tighter than Fort Knox, hooah. Well, not literally. In fact, we didn’t even lock our doors. We didn’t even have a key for the front door. We’d leave the door unlocked while we were at school all day. Heck, we even left the door unlocked when we loaded up the Pinto to go to Panama City for the week. Who would do that today? No one. Why? Because, times have already changed. 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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Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers

State's budgets may be Bentley's saving grace

here appears to be very little interest in promoting an effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley. With very few legislative days left in the session, legislators have a myriad of problems to deal with, not the least of which are the budgets, especially the General Fund. The financial woes surrounding the General Fund cloud the horizon and justly require more attention than the circus of an impeachment charade. In this day of wiretapping, videophones, “burner” phones and loose tongues, most legislators do not want to risk the chance that Bentley could have them on the phone with their paramour. In addition, it would be the height of hypocrisy to have the Speaker of the House preside over an impeachment proceeding with a pending trial awaiting him in less than 30 days on 23 ethics law indictments. It was obvious from the get-go that the impeachment idea would get very little traction given the sponsor of the measure. Rep. Ed Henry, a first term backbencher from Hartselle, is considered somewhat of a nut with a penchant for grandstanding. His colleagues in the House consider him a joke and refer to him as “Headline Henry.” It is common knowledge that Speaker Hubbard and the House leadership have relegated Henry to the backbench. They do not even recognize him when he seeks to speak. It would be hard for him to pass a resolution honoring apple pie and motherhood, much less pass a bill. Furthermore, very few House or Senate members want to substitute Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey for Bentley. At least they know what they have in Bentley. They can push him around and basically ignore him. He has been relegated to a benign punch line. He can serve out his next two years cutting ribbons. However, they are not sure about a new lame duck. Kay Ivey would have very little power, but she could be a loose cannon. Based on reliable sources, the Poarch Creek Indians are clearly one of the driving forces behind the effort to have Gov. Robert Bentley impeached. The Poarch Creek Indians clearly would like to see Kay Ivey as Governor for a number of reasons, but primarily to protect their non-taxed monopoly of casino gambling in the state. The Indian casinos are gearing up for the 2018 elections. However, legislators and gubernatorial aspirants clearly perceive that Alabamians are disenchanted with the “so called Indian gambling” monopoly. The Indian money may be an albatross to any potential candidates. This distrust and disdain for the Indian casinos could be the political death for Attorney General Luther Strange. It is well known that Big Luther plans to run for governor in 2018. It is also rumored that Luther will be the Indian casinos’ horse. If that is the case it is very difficult to hide their money under the new campaign finance laws. They are also so arrogant that they pompously, like lizards, want to show their money. This could be the kiss of death for Luther. On another front, it has gone under the radar with all the Bentley and Hubbard scandals, but the U.S. Attorney in the Middle District of Alabama has stepped into the ring of the casino gambling circus. He may become the ringmaster under the tent. It should be known by most ninth grade civics students – and hopefully by now our Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore – that the federal courts trump the state courts every day of the week. U.S. Attorney George Beck, a very well-respected man and attorney, has weighed in on what he calls an obvious discriminating enforcement of laws by the state. In a March 21 letter to Luther Strange, Beck adamantly calls out the attorney general for flagrantly giving different and inequitable treatment to the Indians. He clearly asks the attorney general to clarify his position on the matter concerning the Indian casinos and Alabama casinos, especially VictoryLand. Beck focuses on the memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that Attorney General Strange forced the vendors at VictoryLand to sign, which have prevented VictoryLand from reopening. We could have Gov. Robert Bentley, Speaker Mike Hubbard and Attorney General Luther Strange all in hot water at the same time. 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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Mother, Merle and me – death of Rizzo feels personal

t’s been written and spoken everywhere: 2016, thus far, has been a year of celebrity deaths. This time, it’s personal. Rita Rizzo was the definition of “tough cookie”. In Raymond Arroyo’s fascinating biography, many anecdotes from her hardscrabble years in Canton, Ohio illustrate a youth that showed no evidence of the world-changing greatness to come. Rita’s father abandoned the family when she was only a toddler. Her mother worked odd jobs and was desperate to stave off not only hunger but bouts of depression. Yet, they persevered, eventually working in a tailor shop while living with maternal grandparents. By the time she reached her teenage years, Rita had become one of the first majorettes at the high school in Canton in the late 1930s. In 1939, Rita suffered severe abdominal pains accompanied by lumps. Her mother took her to a stigmatic – someone who shows outward signs of Christ’s wounds – and the mystical woman told Rita to pray a nine-day novena. At the end of the nine days, if her lump was gone, the woman told Rita she must give her life to God. And that’s how Rita Rizzo became Mother Mary Angelica. The pathway to media dominance for this Franciscan nun took many years, but Angelica got involved with media early on, as radio and television were growing in the 1950s. At the time, the most famous Catholic on TV was

Bird’s Eye View By Michael Bird Archbishop Fulton Sheen (who was present in Tallassee the day St. Vincent de Paul parish opened, thanks to the Blounts). Having grown up in a predominantly African American neighborhood, she was shocked at the Civil Rights struggle in the South during the 1960s. She determined to build her television station ministry near Birmingham, Alabama, a place about as unfriendly to Catholics at that time as any place on earth. Her tough style made immediate inroads with the predominantly Protestant locals. She earned the respect of the townspeople and began contributing not only to radio and television but also to newspapers and magazines. By 1981, Mother Angelica launched EWTN – Eternal Word Television Network. Mother Angelica believed in the redemptive power of suffering. A floor machine turned over while she was operating it, and led to a spinal injury that required the wearing of leg braces the rest of her life. Yet, even in her last days, despite debilitating strokes and inability to even feed herself, she maintained that suffering for Jesus was the best way to grow closer to

Him. She entered the death throes on Good Friday and died on Easter Sunday in her room at Our Lady of the Angels, her home since 1962. Mother Angelica was my introduction to Catholicism in the mid1980s. I began watching her TV show and realized there was more to these folks than “The Sound of Music” or “The Godfather” or any other stereotype. I went to B. Dalton’s, the old bookstore in Montgomery Mall, and bought one of her books in 1986. My spiritual journey was beginning as I realized that all of this is about more than denominations and labels. Speaking of labels, another death that affected me was Merle Haggard. I never was a giant fan who owned all the records. I have always respected the ones I do own, however. His songs so beautifully illustrate the range of emotions – “Mama Tried” to keep him out of prison, but in “Sing Me Back Home” we realize he’s never getting out alive. In “Okie From Muskogee” and “The Fightin’ Side of Me,” The Hag belligerently stood up for America at a time when no one else would. “If We Make It Through December” is about as lovely a song about having love with no money ever recorded, and “Right or Wrong,” among many others, perfectly captures doomed romance and heartbreak in a way few others could match. I’m gonna miss both of them.

Nicknames prove to be endearing symbols of friendship

hen I was just a boy almost every boy had a nickname. Looking back, some of them have been hurtful but they got stuck with them and it was better to take the nickname than to get mad and fight back. Most nicknames tied to the person’s life or features. Some of those boys and a few, very few girls still go by those nicknames. As I was growing up everyone called me Pete. I kept that nickname until I went into the army. The army makes you go by your first name regardless of your second name. You still go by your first name. When I was about 15 a friend from out of town came to visit me. He stopped up the street at Bill Lindsey’s house and asked Mr. Bill if he could tell him where Ronald Brantley lived. Mr. Bill said he didn’t know Ronald Brantley but Pete Brantley lived down the street and he might know him. There was a boy that lived on Herd Street that we called Biggern. This boy didn’t know how to tell the truth so we would say, “He told a biggern” and the name stuck. This name also stuck to two brothers, one was called biggern and the other called litter one. We had a Wimpy, a Jack Rabbit, Binky, Chappy, Porgy, Corset and Gigo

The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley living around our area. A boy with red-orange colored hair got the name mustard and it stayed with him until he died. A man that delivered our milk was called Snooks and a friend of mine carries the name Big. As a matter of fact, this name was tagged on a number of people. There was Big Britt that drove a truck. Another Big Britt played football and a Big Bates of my school years just to name a few. Who will ever forget all the guys with the nickname Butch. Rusty was another popular nickname and not because he didn’t bathe. It is fun to find out how some people got their nicknames and some don’t want you to know. How many know Frog McInnish? Well how many remember Frog Gates and the cowboy movie star Frog Millhouse that was Gene Autry’s sidekick? How people named Robert got the nickname Bob I don’t know but it is easy to see how Ronald is called Ronnie. Christopher ends up Chris and Timothy ends up Tim. A woman we know is called Sook and another Et. We used

to read comic strips in the newspaper, we called this section the funny paper and a lot of people got their nicknames from the funny papers. One was Barney Google and Snuffy Smith. At least one Smith in every town got the nickname Snuffy Smith. I have a friend that everyone calls Duck. There is Crack, Squirrel, Skeeter, Boss, Hoss and Buck. You name it and there’s a nickname. I’ve heard of one-armed people called Nub but that’s kind of hard and many other names are too. Some names are kind of funny but people are tagged with them and they stick too. Years ago I knew a man that was called Slim and he was. Fats Domino lived up to his nickname. Curly had curly hair and Blackie had black hair. Snake got his name for the way he ran a football. I don’t know if we tag people with nicknames as much today as we used to. Maybe too many people have a chip on their shoulders and resent things more. Most of the people that I know that have a nickname were given it out of friendship and love. Ronald Brantley is a Tallassee resident and a regular columnist for the Tribune

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George McCain, former mayor of Tallassee from 2008-2011, has announced that he again plans to seek the office of mayor in the 2016 elections. A 22-year resident of Tallassee will run on his record of many accomplishments he and the city council achieved during his administration. Among those, to name a few, were great improvements in water and gas infrastructure. McCain “Some politicians say that people can’t see it, but I say they can feel it! I am a statesman and not a politician,” says McCain. During his administration there were end-of-life vehicles in public works and police departments that were replaced when the maintenance cost were so enormous. New specialty equipment was put in force to allow public works to hone in on underground problems. McCain was successful in bringing new retail to Tallassee and there were 450 new jobs created in both retail and industry during his administration. “I was always looking out for new opportunities,” said McCain.“We were successful in being awarded grants which included the infrastructure improvements, turn lanes to Highway 229, the walking trail, water pumping station on the East side and eventually awarding for warning sirens, to name a few.” McCain, as mayor, was chairman of the board for Advance Disposal from 2008 until 2012 and Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission from 2009 until 2012. His experience in general contracting, banking, law enforcement, Chamber of Commerce and 14 years of mayoral experience provide the knowledge to run a city government successfully. “I have so many things I want to do to make this city a community of choice in all areas that I will allude to in my campaign ads,” he said. “My prayer is that I will be re-elected as the city leader.” McCain is married to the former Patsy Faircloth. The two have been wed for 37 years and have three grown sons and two grandchildren. The 2016 elections are slated for August 23.

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Tallassee recreation Center along with the American Cancer society. The bikers will begin at the middle school and follow a route that will take them on an 8-mile course. “We’re starting at Southside Middle School. Then we are going down past GKN to Taylor Road,” Jelks said. “It’s approximately four miles, there and back, for a total of 8 miles.” For those who may have missed the deadline to receive a t-shirt with registration, Jelks encourages anyone to join them Saturday as they show support for cancer victims and survivors. “We had asked for $25 to get a shirt. The last day to sign up for a t-shirt was Friday,” Jelks said. “They can donate if they want to or they can just ride with us.” Although this is the first Bike For Life fundraising event, Jelks hopes this will become something people in Tallassee become accustomed to as an outlet to support those touched by cancer. “This is something that we would like to continue to have,” he said. “I hope it brings awareness to the dreaded disease.” Jelks is also putting together a summer basketball team for the youth of Tallassee. “It’s like a small travel ball team,” he said. “We are still waiting for signups. “They can sign up at the Rec Center.”

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If you’re one of those income tax procrastinators, you owe Uncle Sam a thank you. Why? Because you have three extra days – until Monday, April 18 – to file your taxes this year instead of the usual filing deadline of April 15. “Due to a Washington, D.C. holiday (Emancipation Day) falling on the normal filing deadline of April 15, the tax deadline moves to the next business day, which is Monday, April 18,” said Sharita Hutton of H&R Block. What’s more, if you didn’t file a return for 2012 and would have had a refund coming that year, you may have an extra reason to thank Uncle Sam. “What a lot of people don’t know is the April 18 deadline is not just the deadline for 2015 returns, but also to claim 2012 refunds on an original or amended return,” Hutton said. “The IRS estimates more than 1 million taxpayers did not file a 2012 return and may be due a refund. There is more than $950 million available to these filers in federal tax refunds.” Hutton said that about 90 percent of the federal income tax

returns filed are expected to be filed by the deadline, leaving 10 percent to be filed by the extended due date, which falls on Oct. 17 this year. If you’re going to be among the 10 percent who don’t have your taxes ready, Hutton suggests you “file something.” “File a return or and extension,” Hutton said. “Nearly 1 in 3 taxpayers wait until April to file, and if you’re one of them, you really need to file something by the 18th. The penalty for not filing a tax return is 10 times greater than the penalty for not paying in full. “The best way to avoid this penalty, which could add up to 25 percent to your tax bill, is to file a completed tax return or apply for an extension by April 18.” And, unlike the old days when filing your taxes meant grabbing a calculator and a pencil, the great majority of taxpayers file electronically – or e-file – today. “The most recent statistics from the IRS show that 94% of returns filed as of March 4, 2016 have been filed electronically,” Hutton said. “Typically, more than 90 percent of individual returns are filed electronically.”

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Religion Briefs • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany On Saturday, April 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will host “Beans & Rice.” The Beans & Rice ministry takes place the third Saturday of every month. At that time the Parish Hall is open to those in need of food, who may choose their preferred items from the selection available. On April 17 at 9:30 a.m., Sunday School will focus on the parables of Jesus. At 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/ • Santuck Baptist Church Will host the Community Celebration Sunday, April 24, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. There will be free BBQ, fun and inflatables for the kids. Join us as we celebrate community and host a BBQ cook-off at the Old Plank Road Market on Highway 9 across from the church. • St. Vincent de Paul OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8-8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ and FM 101.1 in Tallassee. Listen Live on www. wacqradio.com or the TuneIn app on your smartphone. The pastor of St. Vincent de Paul is Monsignor

Charles Troncale. • First Baptist Church of Tallassee The First Baptist Church of Tallassee Praise Band will be playing live during the Community Hospice Care’s Charity Night at 1220 Café’ on Thursday, April 21. All proceeds benefit Community Hospice Care. Event hours are from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. • St. John All Nations Pentecostal Foundation Church Church Fundraiser Spring Bling 2016 “50 Women in Hats Program” will be held April 17 at 2:30 p.m. The St. John All Nations Willing Workers for Christ are inviting all women to participate with your fashionable hats for this occasion. Several prizes will be given to the most unusual hats. Saturday, April 29, at 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Church Family Fun Day and Yard Sale. Activities will include games: Fish Pond, Cake Toss, Basketball, Beam Toss, Cake Walk and Bingo. Burgers, nachos and popcorn will also be available. Sunday School 10 a.m. Every Sunday Service 12 noon (every third Sunday) • House of Love and Mercy We will be celebrating our 16th year in the ministry of providing shelter to so many women that used

to be in the shelter and anyone that has helped us in this ministry is invited to come and help us celebrate. Our speaker for this great occasion will be Marsha Jean (MJ) Evans from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Marsha used to be in a shelter years ago and is now doing great work Minnesota. Then on Saturday, April 30th from 9 a.m. until noon we will have a silent auction/yard sale. All proceeds will go to the House of Love and Mercy. There will be door prizes given away as well as an opportunity to win a gift card. Everyone is invited to come and help us celebrate this great occasion. • Westside Baptist Church Services are Sunday a.m. 10 a.m., 11a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday night prayer and Bible study is at 7 p.m. All are invited. • 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 334-312-4913. All proceeds

raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs. • St. John All Nations Pentecostal Foundation Church 3495 Hwy 14 Notasulga, AL 36866. Minister Alma Purter, Pastor. Welcome, welcome, welcome! We look forward to your presence. Program committee: Sister Brenda Moss 334-401-0706, Sister Linda Pullium 334-209-3208 and Sister Judy Moss. • Beulah Baptist Church At Beulah, here is our schedule of services: Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Traditional Service 11 a.m Wednesday Feed the Sheep 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Nursery is available. All are welcome • Lake Point Baptist Church Lake Pointe is a new church and Faron Golden, pastor at Lake Pointe, will be sharing the church’s plan for serving the community and surrounding area through the message from God’s Word. Lake Pointe is located at 8352 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama 36853, and is just a short drive from Tallassee. Everyone is welcome. Come! Let us build!

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Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 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 567-3665 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 569-2851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 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 514-1097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 567-3668 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., Tallassee 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 5676561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 567-9886

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 569-2122 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 514-3114 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 567-8339 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 567-8135 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 514-1020 INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 541-2552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-2375 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 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 Cornerstone Full Gospel 9301 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 East Chapel MP Church Airport Rd., Millbrook Grace Bible Church 2251 Main St., Millbrook Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka 514-9292 New Life Church - Millbrook Sanctuary Worship Center 1688 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka Servant Fellowship Church P O Box 1423, Wetumpka 567-2190 servantfellowshipchurch@windstream.net The Worship Center 2705 Williams Rd., Wetumpka Time of Refreshing Fellowship 117 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-7750 Victory Temple (Pentecostal church) 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-7779 Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka 514-2730

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Help Humane Society observe Animal Control Officer Week REA CORD Executive Director Humane Society of Elmore County

his week is National Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation Week and we certainly hope you thank your local ACO for his/her hard work whenever you do cross paths. Our county and each town has ACO’s to assist citizens and animals alike and these men and women go far beyond the old days of the ‘dog catcher’ as they work to enforce state and local laws, help animals in need, protect the health and safety of people, and resolve issues involving animals. Animal control officers often go far beyond just capturing wayward animals as they deal with dog and cat bite/attack cases, mediate disputes between neighbors over animal issues, round up loose livestock that have gotten out of pastures, investigate animal cruelty and neglect cases, work with their fellow law enforcement on other cases where animals are often innocent victims, investigate and often seize abandoned pets, etc. All areas of Elmore County have a containment or “leash law” for

HUMANE SOCIETY OF ELMORE COUNTY NEWS dogs and Wetumpka and Tallassee add to that with a “leash law” for cats. City noise ordinances and barking dogs are often at crossed paths and some towns have limits on the number of pets in city zoning ordinances. And some, but not all, of our cities restrict livestock within city limits. Our animal control officers are dedicated professionals who deserve respect from the public they serve – many are Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training (APOST) certified officers and some have attended specialized animal control training at the state and national level to learn about things like safe capture techniques, animal identification, disease issues, legal issues, investigative techniques, court proceedings, rabies control, public education, wildlife and exotics, and so much more. Animal issues often put them in harm’s way from both animals and people and their call volume often means they have to triage cases to deal

with the most serious, or potentially serious, the quickest. So we just want to say thank you to each and every animal control officer for all they do to help animals and people throughout Elmore County – your hard work is greatly appreciated. This week is also National Volunteer Appreciation Week! As a non-profit organization we can truly never thank our volunteers enough as they are the very essence of our work to help animals in need. Our Tails End Thrift Store is our single largest fundraising activity and is 100 percent volunteer run. These volunteers work tirelessly receiving donations, working in the store and helping shoppers throughout the week and we are immensely grateful to them for their dedication and love for animals. The volunteers who help at our Saturday PetSmart adoption events

are critical in helping even more of our pets find their new homes and we also hope they have some fun meeting and playing with the pups as they help out. All the volunteers who help us in the shelter, take puppies to nursing homes, man our booth at area events, vote for us on on-line contests, tell others about us and simply provide moral support are our life blood and we are a better shelter for your support. As you can see there are many ways to you can volunteer to help our shelter! For more information on volunteering go to www.elmorehumane.org/volunteeropp_. htm . You can also stop by the shelter at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka to pick up a Volunteer Form, or you can email us for a form at hselco@bellsouth.net. Or feel free to call us at 334-567-3377 if you have any questions about becoming a volunteer!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at 5:00 p.m. CDT on April 25, 2016, the City Council (“City Council”) of the City of Tallassee (“City”) will hold a public meeting in the City Council’s chambers located at 3 Freeman Avenue in Tallassee, Alabama. One of the purposes of the public meeting will be to consider and discuss and, if appropriate, vote and take action on the adoption of a resolution (A) approving and authorizing the City’s execution and delivery of an Economic Development Grant Agreement under which the City will agree to grant public funds as an incentive to Patton Plaza, LLC, an Alabama limited liability company (“Developer’) for its redevelopment and repurposing of a certain vacant portion of the retail shopping center known as Patton Plaza located at 1306 Gilmer Avenue for use by a retail store and (B) finding and determining that such grant incentive serves a valid and sufficient public purpose, notwithstanding any incidental benefit accruing to a private entity. The grant incentive to be paid will be a portion of the City’s sales and use taxes received by the City from retail sales generated by the retail store located in the redeveloped space over a ten-year period, with such tenyear period commencing on grant payment commencement date (as defined therein). This economic development incentive grant of public funds is in consideration of, among other items, the agreements of Developer to renovate and lease that space within the corporate limits of the City, thus redeveloping the vacant space and creating economic development therein. The City believes that the renovation of that certain retail space and the improvements thereto will likely have public benefits including: promote and continue economic and industrial development within the City, create additional jobs, increase median wage rates, expand the tax base and otherwise promote the health, welfare and prosperity of the citizens of the City by causing retail businesses to locate here. The identity of the business entity for whose benefit the City proposes to use and grant public funds is the Developer. This notice is being given in accordance with Amendments 739 and 772 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901, as amended, as the expenditure of funds by the City is for the purpose of promoting local economic and industrial development within the corporate limits of the City. This notice is being published in the newspaper having the largest circulation within the City. Given on this 11th day of April, 2016. CITY OF TALLASSEE

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Tallassee continues baseball domination By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

After returning from Spring Break the Tallassee Tigers wasted no time getting back into the swing of things. The team has been on a winning streak and the current record is 25-6, which is exactly where the Tigers were at this point in the season last year. Tallassee traveled north to face the Holtville Bulldogs in a doubleheader and won the first game with a final score of 14-6. During the game Dylan Hathcock who is 8-2 on the mound had five strikeouts against the Bulldogs with no walks. Will Peters was 4-6 at the plate, an impressive four RBIs. Casey Baynes went 3-6, Dylan Hathcock went 3-5, and Cody Hamilton was 4-5. In all, Tallassee racked up 17 hits against the Bulldogs. During the second game of the doubleheader against Holtville, the Tigers dominated once again, with a 7-2 final score. Dee Williams, who is 3-0 on the mound, gave up only two hits and finished with a remarkable 13 strikeouts of Holtville players. At bat, Will Peters went 2-4, Dylan Hathcock went 3-4 and Reid Whitaker went 2-2. Prior to the doubleheader against Holtville, Tallassee faced Booker T. Washington. The evening was set to be a doubleheader, but BTW forfeited game two of the doubleheader. During the game that was played Lincoln Oliver who is 1-1 threw three strikes and only allowed three walks. At bat, Will Peters went 2-5 with three RBIs, Dee Williams batted 2-2 with four RBIs and Chase Goodman Carmen Rodgers / The Tribune went 1-1. Dylan Hathcock who is 8-2 on the mound had five strikeouts against the Holtville Bulldogs with no walks on base. Tallassee is slated to travel north again to face Stanhope Elmore for a 4:30 doubleheader on Tuesday at 4:30.

What do we know about Auburn after A-Day?

he Auburn Tigers held their annual intra-squad scrimmage (a.k.a. the A-day ANDY game) over the weekend GRAHAM and the Blue team edged Guest out the White team Columnist 19-10 in front of nearly 46,000 Tiger faithful. In the spirit of full disclosure, I was not among them, but I did watch it on television. While stats are essentially meaningless in a game like this and great performances are often merely a mirage, a crafty veteran (like yours truly) can usually still garner a few tidbits of useful information. Here are 5 things we know and 5 things we don’t know about Auburn after Saturday. 1. We know the Tigers have an outstanding field-goal kicker. JR Daniel Carlson was 5 for 5 nailing two from over 50 yards on a very windy day. He was a finalist for the Groza Award (best field-goal kicker) last year and is truly a weapon for the Tigers. 2. We know the strength of Auburn’s defense in 2016 will be the defensive line. The Tigers have experience, strength, athleticism and depth across the front with guys like Adams, Lawson, Lawrence, Russell and Swain. They also have several impressive newcomers like Marlon Davidson, Antwuan Jackson and Paul James III. 3. We know Gus Malzahn still really likes to chew bubble gum. 4. We know the Tigers have two outstanding fullbacks. SO Chandler Cox and RSO Kamryn Pettway combined to rush for 149 yards on Saturday. Yes, I know I said stats are meaningless, but this was only on 9 carries. Both men are imposing figures with enough athleticism to be a threat in the running game if used properly. 5. We know there are going to be changes on the offensive line. Last year’s center Austin Golson appears destined to fill the left tackle spot and SR Xavier Dampeer will get his shot at center. Right tackle appears to be Robert Leff’s to lose. 1. We don’t know who the starting quarterback will be in 2016. All the QB’s wore noncontact jerseys Saturday, so John Franklin’s greatest asset was totally nullified. Sean White made some very quality throws and also made some terrible throws. Jeremy Johnson looked, well, the same. It’s a good thing we have five months to work out the kinks. 2. We don’t know what impact new O-line coach Herb Hand will make. He has a wealth of experience and has been a part of some innovative offenses at West Virginia and Tulsa. In fact, he and Malzahn collaborated to put a prolific offense on the field for the Golden Hurricanes. Auburn didn’t show anything new Saturday, but expect to see Hand’s fingerprints on the offense in the fall. 3. We don’t know if the offense is really as inept as it looked. Again, stats are meaningless, but 1 for 22 on 3rd-down is a bit unsettling even in a spring game. 4. We don’t know who met their demise on The Walking Dead season finale. Wait, I’m sorry. That’s a different list. 5. I have no idea if Auburn can improve upon their 7-6 record of a year ago based on the results of this game. People were very impressed with the spring performance in 2012. Kiehl Frazier was the MVP. I rest my case.

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Members of the Tallassee Pirates T-Ball team stand in salute as the National Anthem was played Saturday during opening ceremonies for the league.

T-Ballers shine in opening day ceremony By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune

The Tallassee recreation center celebrated opening ceremonies for T-ball. The ceremony was held at the Tallassee Dixie Youth Baseball Field. Ceremonies began at 8 a.m. and games began directly following. The park was filled with parents, grandparents, family and friends as spectators came out to watch Tallassee’s youngest ballplayers take the field. This year both the boys’ T-Ball and girls’ T-Ball games will be held at the Dixie Youth Baseball Fields. This year the league has a total of 120 players, both boys and girls. Together they make nine boys’ teams and three girls’ teams. There are also close to 50 volunteer coaches this year. “Approximately 48 volunteer coaches,” said Rick Golden, director of the Tallassee Recreation Department. Golden is quick to admit that these coaches do a lot

for the teams and the recreation center. “We want to extend our thanks to the volunteers and parents who make this program a success,” he said. T-Ball was the final opening ceremony for the Recreation Center. Dixie Youth Baseball held their opening ceremonies last weekend and Babe Ruth Baseball is well into its season. There were ample proud parents and grandparents, some from as far away as Marietta, Georgia. This is where Joyce Miller drove from to watch her grandson play ball. “I just love to watch the young children play ball,” she said. “They are so innocent.” Like most grandparents, Miller enjoys watching her children as they watch their children take part in the same sports they did as a child. “I get a big kick out of watching his parents watch him play ball. They seem to be more intense about it than he is,” she said.

THS selects color guard members The 2016 Pride of Tallassee Color Guard members have been selected.Pictured are front row, left to right: Captain Haley Ansley, Co-Captain Kelsey Butler, Bethany Kelley and Kelsie Gregory. Second row, left to right: Katie Gaston, Charlecia Skipper and Anna Claire Dantro. Third row, left to right: Alyson Mann, Grace Gibson, Ivri Russell and Anna Grace Ledbetter. Fourth row, left to right: Natalie Pierce, Jana Woodall and Grace Coker. Submitted / The Tribune