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DiLaura retires as Neptune president has been promoted to president of Neptune Technology Group. DiLaura will support Deemer as president emeritus to facilitate a smooth leadership transition with customers, partners, and employees. Neptune Technology Group is based in Tallassee and provides solutions to maximize water utilities resources through “smart” systems
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Charles (Chuck) DiLaura, longtime president of Neptune Technology Group has announced plans for retirement. DiLaura plans to retire at the end of the year and will hand over the reigns to Don Deemer, who
for metering and data collection. Deemer joined the executive management team for Neptune in June 2005 as vice president of sales and was recently promoted to executive vice president. Deemer has a keen insight for utility customers, beginning his career in the industry 29 years ago in the Electric Metering Division of
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THS Alumni to award scholarships
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By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Tallassee High School Alumni Association is now in its second year of awarding scholarships to THS seniors. Last year the THSAA awarded a $1000 scholarship to THS senior Michael Fulmer. This year there will be two scholarships. A $1000 scholarship for a student who will be attending a four-year university beginning fall of 2017 and a $500 scholarship for a student who will be attending a twoyear community or junior college or technical school. Mrs. Felicia Jackson, school guidance counselor at Tallassee High School, will be e-mailing the applications to students who are interested in applying. Applicants must be seniors who expect to graduate at the end of the 2016-17 school year. Students must have a GPA of at least a 3.0, along with an ACT score of 20 or more. Students must show See SCHOLARSHIP • Page 7
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Statues of Andrew Jackson and Menawa are among what little remains of Castaway Islands park.
Castaway Islands 63 years later By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
It was 1954 and very people knew of Lake Martin. Until named of Henry Cooper Crossley set his sights on the magnificent body of water surrounded by picturesque landscape. According to Carolyn Garnett, Crossley’s longtime wife, Crossley knew from the first time that he laid eyes on
Lake Martin that he wanted to open it up for recreation use. “He built a large motor sailor that he wanted to take to South America and sail,” she said. “We had a friend who told him that he had to test that big boat before he could take it South America. He wanted Cooper to make sure it wouldn’t sink.” See CASTAWAY • Page 3
God’s Congregation Holiness Church holds ribbon cutting Bishop Gauntt, his wife Nina, several church members, members of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce as well as friends and family joined in as God’s Congregation Holiness Church held a ground breaking and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate a new building that will be located right next door to the existing church on Jordan Avenue. Carmen Rodgers / The Tribune
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Obituaries Onell Linda Morgan
Ms. Onell Linda Morgan, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, at the age of 73. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Adam Rackliffe officiating, with Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. She is survived by her daughter; Lauren Gregory Gantt (Angus), grandchildren, Natalie Sullivan, AJ Gantt and Greenlee Gantt; brothers, Paul Merriott and Greg Merriott; several nieces and nephews and friends, Jack Gregory and Darrell Walker. She is preceded in
death by her parents, Othel O. and Margaret Crawley Merriott. Nana loved spending her time with family, her grandchildren and friends. She was a loving, caring, person who put others before herself and would do anything for anyone. Her love that she gave to others will continue to live on. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel, Tallassee, Alabama. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama
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Boy Scouts earn Citizenship in the Community Badge Members of Tallassee’s Boy Scouts Troup 59 attended the city council meeting with earning their Citizenship in the Community Badge. (Left to right) Landon Nunn, Dalton Williams, James Davis,, Joshua Alexander, Mayor Hammock, Norma Alexander, Riley Davis, David Williams and Trevor Anecito.
TES student first round winner in art contest By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee Elementary student Madonno Keyes is among the winners of CollegeCounts’ statewide SmartArt Contest. Students across the state were asked to provide artwork and narrative describing their goals after college. Keyes was chosen as one of the preliminary winners and was granted a $100 CollegeCounts contribution to jumpstart her savings. The contest was open to all fourth-grade students attending a public school in the state of Alabama. CollegeCounts, Alabama’s 529 college saving program, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, offered a lesson on careers led by their school counselor ending with the students completing a 50-word narrative describing what they want to do after completing college along with accompanying artwork. “We wanted this contest to serve as a catalyst for these young students to think early about their goals and let them know those dreams can be achieved, “said Young Boozer, treasurer for the state of Alabama and board chair for CollegeCounts. Of the participating schools, one student from each school system was chosen as a first-round winner.
Their artwork was then sent to the state Capitol and judged in a second round to determine the final statewide winners. Each first-round winner received a $100 CollegeCounts 529 account contribution. “Paying for college can be a daunting task, and we hope this initial investment will encourage continued contribution by each winner and their family, “said Boozer. Although the competition has closed, parents are able to enroll for a CollegeCounts 529 account and begin saving for their student’s collegiate futures at any time. CollegeCounts has no minimum contribution requirement, allowing families to open accounts and save a little each month through quality investment funds. Funds may be withdrawn and used at colleges, universities, trade schools and graduate schools at one-, two- and four-year schools in Alabama and across the U.S. Under the 529 Section of the tax code, special tax benefits are provided to families saving for future college expenses. Alabama taxpayers may receive a generous state income tax deduction of up to $10,000 for married couples filing jointly ($5,000 for single filers) on contributions to CollegeCounts each year. For more information about CollegeCounts, Alabama’s 529 Fund, and how to open an account, please visit CollegeCounts529.com.
Dawson Lumpkin
Rev. Dawson Lumpkin, 90, of Notasulga, passed away February 11, 2017. He was born October 30, 1926. Visitation will be Monday, February 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Eugene Walls and Rev. Bill Perryman officiating. Burial will follow at Notasulga Memory Gardens, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. He is survived by sons, Larry (Nelda) Lumpkin and Donnie (Michelle) Lumpkin;
Wayne Langley
Mr. Wayne Langley, 80, of Eclectic, passed away February 11, 2017. He was born August 7, 1936. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 14, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Rev. George Smith and Rev. Vaughan Gardner officiating, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Amie Dunson Langley; daughter, Renee Langley; and sister, Loretta (Billy Ray) Ingram. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Shorty” and Mary Gerusha Langley and sister, Mary Lloyd
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Mr. Dan W. Evans, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, at the age of 82. Funeral services will be Monday, February 13, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel, with Mike McElroy and Toby Quinn officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Evans is survived by his son, Donald Wayne Evans (Sandi); five grandchildren, Ashleigh Millwood (Jerry), Brandon Evans, Justin Cox, Jonathan Evans and Hannah Evans; three great grandchildren, Kevin, Autumn Grace Millwood and one on the way; sisters, Lena Osteen, Glenda Spivey, Bonnie Alexander, Connie Fomby, Ellen Phillips and Dale Wilson; special friends, Beth Gibbons, Maria Abrams and Swanee Thrift and a host of nieces,
Ralph P. Gandy
Mr. Ralph P. Gandy, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the age of 77. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. from Elam Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Bridgeman officiating, burial will follow in Elam Baptist Church Cemetery with Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Ralph is survived by his wife of twenty three years, Mrs. Teresa Gandy; three sons, Randall Price (Laurie), Terry Price (Linda) and Michael Bass (Kayla); ten grandchildren, David Price (Pam), Leann Tooke (William), Jessica McGhee (Jake), Lance Price, Harlee Bass, Amber Bass, Dylan Bass, Lexie
sister Nadine (Harry) Sanders; grandchildren, Jonathon Lumpkin, April Henderson and Amanda Harris; and great grandchildren, Hunter Schieferstein, Clayton Schieferstein and Adison Harris. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Christine Lumpkin; brothers, Wilmer Lumpkin and John Lumpkin and sister, Gracie Cosby. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama Bolden. Wayne worked for Orthopedic Service Company in Montgomery making braces for crippled children for 42 years. He loved his work ministering to families with special needs. He had musical talent and played the piano, guitar and harmonica. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed farming and fishing. Flowers accepted or contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Fund, % Sammy Sanford, 78748 Tallassee Hwy, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial. com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mrs. Peggy Joyce Dennis Evans; parents, Jim and Mary Evans and his brothers, Jack and Albert Evans. The family would like to extend a special appreciation to Dr. Melvin Russell, Community Hospice and Tallassee Health and Rehab, for their kind and generous support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 805 Friendship Road, Tallassee, Alabama 36078 or Tallassee High School Alumni Association, 502 Barnett Blvd., Tallassee, Alabama 36078. The family will receive friends Monday February 13, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel, Tallassee, Alabama. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Bass, Emlee Bass and Tommy Bass; great grandchildren, Alexia Price, Dylan Price, J.C. McGhee and Ella Kate McGhee; sister, Bobbie Hammock; brother, Jerry Gandy and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris Maxey; foster parents, Uele and Grace Thornton; brother, Johnny Gandy and his brother in law, Julian Hammock The family will receive friends Monday, February 13, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama
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engineering. DiLaura began his career with Neptune as a sales trainee and held multiple leadership roles in the company, taking the helm as President in 2001. Providing for the water needs of people is a passion for DiLaura. During his 10 years as a board member and chairman of Water for People, he traveled the globe to help organizations promote sustainable development of high quality drinking water and sanitation services. DiLaura then served two years as the Chairman of the Ambassadors Program, which encourages involvement and support from all past Water for People board members. For his legacy of service, DiLaura was awarded Water For People’s distinguished Ken Miller Award. DiLaura is a lifetime member of AWWA (American Water Works Association) having joined in 1978. He currently serves on the board of directors for Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM), which prepares and equips low-
skilled, poorly educated, and chronically unemployed to obtain and maintain employment—training them not only for the job, but instilling invaluable life skills. DiLaura is an appointed member of the Alabama Workforce Council, an advisory body that reviews potential policies, recommends structure and alignment, and develops innovative educational programming critical to providing a strong workforce. DiLaura is also a board member on the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, supporting sponsorships of key initiatives such as the chamber’s annual meeting, River Region Economic Summit, and Diversity Summit. Additionally, DiLaura has supported groups such as the United Way and Relay for Life, while sponsoring Auburn University’s BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) robotics competition, in which several Neptune engineers volunteer as mentors to the local middle school and high school teams each year.
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Lion’s Club. “There were eight students who needed our help getting full eye exams through optometrists and glasses. We also helped a few elderly citizens who otherwise would not be able to afford eye exams or glasses.” Not only does this event aid in offering eye care to middle and elementary schools, it also helps the community as a whole. The Roaring 5K run also benefits the diabetes association and helps people who are afflicted with the disease. Those interested should sign up as soon as possible. In order to ensure a T-shirt preregistration is required by Feb. 22. However, people are welcome to register the day of the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. for the March 4 race, which begins at 8 a.m. The 5K will begin on Ann Street and follow a route to the
River Walk Extension and come back to Ann Street. This event is for people of all athletic skill. “We have a lot of people who walk, too.” Rygiels said. “They just want to be a part of it. I bet out of 159, at least 40 were walkers.” While last year’s Roaring 5K Run saw over 130 people turn out for the event, Rygiel has set the goal high this year. “Last year we had 130 runners,” Rygiel said. “We are shooting for a goal of 150 this year and we’re hoping to get other companies involved. Neptune has the highest involvement. AES will have runners as well.” Registration forms are available at the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce or by visiting www. tallasseechamber.com or by calling 334-252-0774.
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Crossley did not know of a body of water large enough to test the large sailboat until a friend told him about Lake Martin. At that time the Crossleys’ owned and operated a cabinet shop in Sylacauga and the next day Crossley set out for Kowaliga to launch his motor sailor. Crossley spent the entire day on the lake and during that time he only encountered two small fishing boats. “When he came home he was so blistered from the sun,” she said. “He was also excited about the lake. He said it was beautiful and it needed to be opened up for recreation.” The Crossleys never made that trip to South America with the motor sailor. Instead the couple would shift their attention to a new project. The two would go on to open the first recreation park on Lake Martin, which many have compared to a small Coney Island, and name it Castaway Island. The name came to Crossley through a book he had read not long before stumbling across the island chain. “In the book there are three islands and they are called Castaway Islands,” Garnett said. “The islands reminded Cooper of the islands in the book.” After deciding on the location, the Crossleys began working to bring this vision to reality. First they had to convince Alabama Power that they had good intentions. “They didn’t want to lease the land to us,” she said. “They didn’t even want to talk about it.” Because of seclusion and access to fresh water,
Lake Martin was a prime location for illegal stills during that time. However, after a lot of persuasion from both the Crossleys and others who knew the couple and understood their vision, Alabama Power agreed to lease the Crossleys’ the 30-acre plot of land. There was a lot of work involved in readying the park. There were no roads to the remote location. No running water, no electricity and no phone. Yet this did not deter the Crossleys. After completing the road to the park, the family began working on the concession stand, an impressive slide, a small train that would carry people around the island, a souvenir shop, bathhouse, picnic tables and a mechanical waterfall. Cabins were constructed and brought to Castaway Islands and people began a tradition that would carry on for years, a summer getaway on Lake Martin. The Crossleys also had a wide array of animals and quickly added a petting zoo attraction. There were ponies that people could ride. The petting zoo attraction also included a monkey, a raccoon, a squirrel, turtles, guinea pigs and a bear. “Cooper brought the bear back from a trip to the Crystal Cave in Tennessee,” Garnett said. “There was a bear farm there and one of the big male bears had killed the momma bear and two cubs. The man who owned those bears asked Cooper if he would carry the one baby bear home so that I could raise it.” Once the bear was too big for the attraction it was returned to the farm in Tennessee. Years later
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Carolyn recalls a trip to the Crystal Cave. “That bear heard my voice,” she said. “Here he came running to me. He started hugging me and before I knew it I was covered slobber. Some people thought he was attacking me but he wasn’t hurting me at all.” The Crossleys also raised their children at Castaway Islands. According to Carolyn, the children enjoyed growing up there, until they became old enough to work. “Cooper had them working,” she said. “Hogue (The Crossley’s oldest child) drove the train when he was old enough.” There is no doubt many memories were made at this one-of-a-kind lake attraction. Today, little evidence of this once great attraction remains. At the entrance of the second island there are two statutes that remain today. “They represent Menawa and Andrew Jackson,” Garnett said. The Crossleys sold Castaway Islands in 1965 and moved on to the next adventure. Crossley found a new passion in building mechanical animation. Henry Cooper Crossley passed away in 1987. During his lifetime, he hoped to open Lake Martin for recreation use. Today, Lake Martin remains a popular tourist attraction in the area. While little physical evidence remains of Castaway Islands park today, the spirit of it remains alive and well. Every time a child learns to water ski for the first time, Crossley’s vision is fulfilled once more.
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egendary entertainment entrepreneur Dick Clark and Levon Helm, best known as the drummer and vocalist for The Band—yes, the ‘T’ in the first word is capitalized—died within a day of each other in 2012. This space had noted their passing at that time, opining that The Band’s second album (a.k.a. “the brown album”, released in 1969) “… is arguably the greatest American music album ever recorded… and it was created by four Canadians and a hick drummer from Arkansas.” However, what I didn’t know at the time was that a documentary had been filmed about Helm’s battle against throat cancer and his comeback efforts with his first solo album in a quarter of a century. The film was first released in 2010, but legal machinations kept it from being distributed until 2013.
The So-Called Column By Willie G. Moseley And accidentally encountering it on television the other night was one of those memorable sit-there-untilit’s-over experiences, because of the film’s straightforward/no-frills approach (which ought to be the framework for almost any documentary). Filmmaker Jacob Hatley spent hundreds of hours over three years to craft the somewhat-ironically-titled “Ain’t In It For My Health,” actually moving into Helm’s house in Woodstock, New York when expenses ran low. And the title for the documentary comes from a 1970s legend about The Band—guitarist/songwriter/socalled spokesperson
Robbie Robertson was reported to have told Helm that he wanted to end The Band because the years-long grind was wearing them down, to which Helm allegedly responded, “I’m a musician; I’m not in it for my health.” Robertson prevailed, and The (original) Band’s last concert was filmed as 1976’s iconic “The Last Waltz” movie. The Band would re-unite in the early 90s (sans Robertson) to create a trio of albums that left most consumers and critics unimpressed (although “Jericho” had some decent songs like “Move to Japan” and a terrific cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City.”). One factoid/clarification that emerges from this new documentary is the reason for Helm’s decades-long estrangement from Robertson—for all of the legendary songs for which Robertson is credited (and for which he alone received royal-
ties), such tunesmithing is alleged to have been more of a collaboration involving other band members, with the particular emphasis that Robertson utilized a lot of Deep South imagery that was recounted by Helm. Some of the documentary’s other facets are also revelatory— Levon’s voice, damaged and rendered undependable at times, was still passionate, and he struggled mightily from performance to performance not knowing if he would be able to sing. His “Midnight Ramble” concerts (held at his farm) were, for all intents and purposes, rent parties, and the word “bankruptcy” hovers in the background like a malevolent moth. Helm’s disdain for “living legend” events regarding The Band is evident, as he sourly recalls how that aggregation had run its course after two albums as a bona fide
collaborative effort, and he also references Richard Manuel and Rick Danko, deceased members of The Band (Before he died, Danko had expressed the same sentiment about the first two albums, and this documentary includes comments from Danko’s widow, interviewed in a retirement home). But Levon’s delight is also on camera when he learns that he’s won a Grammy. The grizzled veteran would win a total of three Grammys in his final years—2008’s Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Americana Album awards in 2010 and 2012. He died a little over two months after winning the third award. The film crew also tagged along with Helm when he was examined in a doctor’s office with a camera that had to run through a nostril down into his throat to search for any potential reccurrence of the malignancy
that plagued him for years. It may be painful to watch for some hyper-squeamish viewers, but it was obviously painful for Helm. There are also some fascinating personal moments—there’s Helm tenderly singing “In The Pines” to his newborn grandson, accompanying himself with a mandolin. Another meaningful effort that is spaced throughout the film involves an ongoing attempt by Helm and his co-producer to finish the lyrics to an incomplete song by Hank Williams. Perhaps it’s fair to opine that Levon Helm was a different kind of “one-of-a-kind” in American music history. As presented in “Ain’t In It For My Health,” his tenacity—musically and otherwise—was admirable. Moseley is the news editor emeritus of the Tribune and a regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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here are a lot of times when the day is through and I settle down for the night, tired but happy, when I say to myself, “It’s been a good one. I’ll have to remember this day!” Good things happen on most days but I’m talking about a full day of nothing but good from morning until night. On my first trip to Savannah, we started out early the first morning and never stopped until late that night. So tired I could hardly make it back to the motel and then lying there thinking of the greatness of the day. I’ve gotten old and there are a lot of things I can’t physically do anymore so I have to do them through my son. Recently he put in his canoe behind AES at the boat ramp early one morning and started down the Tallapoosa River, something I have always wanted to do. All day he and my daughter-in-law paddled. Late that after-
It has been a good one! The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley noon they made camp on a sandbar near the Emerald Mountain toll bridge. The next morning after a camper’s breakfast they headed out again and that afternoon they called and I picked them up at the Fort Toulouse boat ramp. There are a number of things I won’t attempt. One is sitting in a canoe eight or ten hours and the other is spending the night in a tent, but I enjoy every minute through their eyes because one of the first things he said when I got to Fort Toulouse is this has been one of my best days. The trip is almost exactly thirty-nine miles long and, as my son said, it’s a hidden spot on the Tallapoosa that everyone able should visit. When I was young I leased a lot on Lake
Martin and built a cabin. It was a cabin but it was my cabin. I would get up early in the morning and work around that cabin for hours until about noon. People would start visiting and we would swim, ski, make ice cream and cook until late in the afternoon. They would leave and we would take the boat out and fish until dark. Putting a stack of records on the stereo, I would settle down to a peaceful night listening to Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves until I went to sleep. I would think this has been a good one! At a mid-week prayer meeting the question was asked, what do you think heaven will be like? I think every single day will be like the day I just described and all days will be good ones. A group of friends and myself rode an Amtrak to San Antonio, Texas some years back and spent a few days visiting the Alamo and all other sights.
Everyone was happy and it was a great time. Each night at bedtime I would say to myself this has been a good one. The first time I went up the mountains of Cloudcroft, New Mexico and saw all of the snow and the skiing plus I had with me army buddies that I spent my time with. That was a good one! After one of these days, I think of the words in a John Denver song, “If I had a day that I could give you, it would be a day just like today.” I remember so well the day my boy was born. There’s no way I can write down that happiness of fortynine years, his wife, my three granddaughters and great grandchildren. I hope for some more days, but if that’s not the Lord’s wish, I can truthfully say it has been a good one! Brantley is a longtime Tallassee resident and a regular columnist for The Tribune.
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his third year of the quadrennium regular session of the Alabama Legislature has recently gotten a lot more complex. These next four months will be trying times for the Alabama legislature. They will not only have to deal with a beleaguered general fund budget that has to feed a money-eating monster named Medicaid, they have an overcrowding problem in the state prisons to deal with as well as major public school systems being taken over by the state because of mismanagement and underfunding. They now have been dealt a body blow that affects their own backyards. They will have to draw new legislative lines that will need to be in effect by June because legislative elections essentially begin this June. The primaries for 2018 political offices will be held in early June next year. All 105 House seats and all 35 Senate seats are up for election. The bell rings this June 6 for all state races to begin raising money. Folks, money is the mother’s milk of politics. It usually determines who wins a race. Campaign money equates into name identification and in most legislative races it really boils down to name identification. Therefore, they will covertly make dealing with this reapportionment wrench a paramount priority. Almost five years ago a lawsuit, which appeared at the time to be a perfunctory Hail Mary, was brought by the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Democratic Conference. At the time it seemed like a vague and nebulous concept of a case. The Legislative Black Caucus and ADC argued that the Republican-controlled legislature drew lines that moved black voters who vote Democratic into overwhelmingly populated black districts that prohibited them from forming alliances with like-minded white voters. The crux of the case is that it diluted their influence in the legislature. The case surprisingly meandered through the courts all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court broke new ground when it even heard the case and set new precedent with its ruling. Prior to this, the Supreme Court had held a state legislature could draw lines along political paths as long as it did not discriminate against black voters. The case was remanded back to the 11th Circuit to seek a remedy. The Supreme Court sets the law. The federal judges in Alabama had to decide how to implement the ruling. When you look at the districts there is no question that the lines were drawn politically to put all black voters into almost all black districts to be represented by black Senators or black Representatives. This stacking also placed most whites in almost all white districts represented by white Senators and white Representatives. The federal judges ruled on Jan. 20, Inauguration Day, that 12 districts in Alabama must be redrawn in order to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court decision. The 2 to 1 majority of U.S. Federal Judges Keith Watkins and Bill Pryor ruled that only 12 districts were stacked. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson wrote that he would have found 12 more districts unconstitutional. Regardless of whether 12 or 24 of the districts are out of sync, the legislative districts will have to be redrawn. When you tinker with even one district it affects the whole map. There is a ripple effect which will require redrawing most if not all of the districts in both the Senate and the House. However, the bottom line is that most of the districts in the state will change very little and more importantly it will not change the party make-up of the legislature. You will probably have the same overwhelming Republican super majority in both chambers of the state legislature. In Alabama politics essentially whites are Republicans and blacks are Democrats. There is very little deviation. Therefore, the redistricting will have minimal or no partisan effect. However, long-term it lays the foundation for a possible future coalition between black Democrats and moderate Republicans to bridge a bipartisan coalition leadership. 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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olling Stone magazine is turning 50 this year, and one mainstay of their publication is the section of reader feedback titled “correspondence, love letters, and advice.” This week, I received some of each. And I’d like to share some of this correspondence with you. The large manila envelope was addressed to me, but the return address said “The White House, Washington, D.C.” Now, keep in mind, I’m a regular! I mean, I did receive a letter from President Barack Obama in 2009, but only because I’d asked him to forgive my student loans. Other than that, the only other letters I’ve ever received were from exercise guru Richard Simmons and one that included a glossy photo from soap opera star Erika Slezak (Viki from “One Life to Live”). So, a second letter
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oing in to the Army, I didn’t know it, but I was really good with a rifle. Throughout basic marksmanship training, I was one of the top shooters, never shooting less than 36/40. I was so proficient with my weapon that I, along with five others, were assigned to the first firing order on qualification day to set the standard for the rest of the platoon. It was a lot of responsibility, but something I took great pride in. When the dust had settled, literally, I’d shot a 22/40, thus failing to even qualify. I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn, much less little green pop-up targets. I don’t know what happened, but I was devastated. How could I go from shooting expert to not even qualifying? Perhaps I was getting too cocky and needed to be humbled. We need that sometimes. If that’s the case, it worked. I came back and qualified later in the day. I shot 38/40. I lit the broad side of the barn up; however, due to my failure the first go around, I could qualify no better than marksman.
is the band director at Geneva High School, where Bob Howell attended back in the Bob is looking By Michael 1960s. for a reel-to-reel tape recording of an All-Star Bird Band in which he participated back in the day from the President? and someone told him I opened the letter this guy in Tallassee and, no, it wasn’t from President Donald Trump. named Bird could help. So, my search began It was written and signed for an All-Star band on Barack Obama’s last recording – and every day in office. person I contacted was It wasn’t a Presidential told that Bob Howell pardon for my college sent me. loans. However, it was I did receive somea follow-up to my earlier thing even more exciting letter, encouraging me than an email from Bob to stay involved in the Howell, or even Adele or political process. Ho Beyonce performing at hum. the Grammys: an honestFormer WSFA-TV to-goodness message 12 anchorman extraorfrom a Tallassee Tribune dinaire Bob Howell reader. tracked me down last The man introduced week, as well. I was himself as Lee Miller, starstruck, of course. He the producer of the 9 and looked for me because 10 o’clock hours of the someone told him I “Today” show. He wrote worked at the radio stato thank me for the 65th tion with Scott Adcock, anniversary tribute to his former reporter, and the “Today” show in this Scott’s nephew Phillip newspaper a few weeks
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back. Huh? Lee said his mother was from Tallassee, and that he’d gone to Auburn, and still subscribes to the Tallassee Tribune. So, he said he thought I’d get a kick out of knowing that “Bird’s Eye View” was being read at Rockefeller Center in the NBC newsroom. Lee shared this little ol’ newspaper column with the higherups at NBC! How about that? There you go, folks, it’s official – there’s a Tallassee connection no matter where you go. President Obama, Bob Howell and “Today” show producer Lee Miller found me this week. What does next week hold? Michael Bird is an educator with Tallassee City Schools and a regular columnist for The Tribune.
Dropping my first deer JODY FULLER Guest Columnist
It was a bummer, but when put into perspective, it wasn’t all that bad. This past week, for the first time in my life, I went deer hunting. Technically, when I was a kid, we walked through the woods with a shotgun a time or two, but that wasn’t hunting. It was simply walking through the woods with a shotgun. It was more as if we were “hunting wabbit” and we weren’t “vewwy quiet.” That doesn’t mean that I’ve never killed a deer. From age 16 through 19, I ran over six of them. I’m fairly certain some of them died. I ran over a beaver during that same time span, too. I don’t think I’ve ran over anything since, other than the dead wooly mammoth I ran over in Maine back in November, but it was already dead. I think it was a moose. I’d never
seen such a mess in my life. Back to deer hunting—I knew if I saw a deer that I was going to drop it. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind. We sat in an enclosed tree stand. It was like a little house. Now that’s my kind of hunting. I endured the elements enough when I was in the Army. We didn’t see anything due to the unseasonably warm weather that day. I’m sure my loud talking may have adversely affected our success, as well. Either way, the ham sandwiches were really good, and the time in the stand with my friend was priceless. It was a bit of a bummer, but when put into perspective, it wasn’t all that bad. I posted a photo to Facebook of me holding the rifle as if I was about to drop my first deer. I was critiqued from the clothes I wore to how close my eye was to the scope. For what it’s worth, the critiques were justified. In hindsight, I’m glad I didn’t see a deer, or I would have come home with another black eye. My friend
popped me in the other eye for being too loud. We stayed until dark, and then went to another friend’s deep processing facility. I’d told him we were coming either way. I’d never seen so many deer in my life. He even let us rip out some guts and saw off some legs and other accessories. I love trying new things. Even though we didn’t kill anything, it was a great experience. There’ so much more to hunting than just shooting and killing. There’s just something special about being out in the woods and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I’m already excited about next season. I’m going to drop one opening weekend, but if I don’t, that’s okay, too. I’m a good shot, and when the time comes, it’ll happen. 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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20th annual Fabulous Follies set for Feb. 17-18 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Tallassee Music Boosters will present their 20th Annual Fabulous Follies Feb. 17-18 at the Tallassee High School Auditorium. This hilarious evening of lip-synch craziness is a fund-raiser for the schools’ bands and choirs. Pat Merrett, who is the producer/director, says that his year’s production will bring back some favorites from years past, mixed in among lots of new skits. She said, “There will be some Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, and Jeanne Robertson. Dorf will attempt to press over 400 pounds. Soul Man is on the agenda, along with Ghost Busters and King Tut.” Besides Dorf’s amazing athletic prowess, audiences will be treated to Olympic-quality synchronized swimming and gymnastics and an introduction to the Rio games. Merrett said it’s …”hard to imagine this will be happening right there on stage. You’ll have to see it to believe it!” There will also be numbers by some tiny tots and Southside Middle School band students, and New Image Show Choir will perform (real talent: no lip-synching there). It’s a guaranteed fun evening for the entire family. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door both nights. Performances will begin at 7 p.m.
Members of the Tallassee Music Boosters practice for their 20th annual Fabulous Follies, set for Feb. 17-18 at 7 p.m. at THS Auditorium. Submitted / The Outlook
Bridge is great for occupying mind A
s society changes, it generates new problems and then, sometimes, their solutions. Much of this cycle has to do with speed. Messages once delivered by runners, then the pony express, then the telegraph, now flash around the globe over the Internet. People have moved by foot, by horse, by automobile; longer distances were covered by boat or train, now by airplane. Business machines have achieved calculation, data entry and correction, printing and copying at ever increasing speeds. Almost everything today has been speeded up so much compared to earlier times, and the increases
Police Briefs Tuesday, Feb. 7
- Compliant of possible accident @ Upper River Rd – unfound @ 07:35 - Animal Control @ Lily Ave @ 08:15 - B/M Arrested @ Tallassee Hwy for outstanding Warrant @ 08:44 - Vin verification @ Alber Dr. @ 09:11 - Information only report made @ Ashurst Ave @ 09:33 - Miscellaneous Call @ Tallassee Hwy @ 10:59 - Animal Complaint @ Orchard Dr. @ 11:36 - Animal Complaint @ Friendship Rd @ 12:04 - Report Made @ S Tallassee Dr. for Theft 1st @ 12:27 - Animal Control @ Fitzpatrick Bridge @ 12:30 - Debris in roadway @ Gilmer Ave @ 12:37 - Animal Complaint @ Gilmer Ave @ 13:21 - Assisted FFD and TFD with structure fire @ Flat Rock Rd @ 13:28 - False residential alarm @ Little Rd @ 13:52 - Assisted TFD with residential fire alarm @ Kent Rd @ 14:17 - Traffic Stop @ Macedonia Rd @ 16:07 - Suspicious Vehicle @ Washington St @ 16:24 - Information only report made @ Gilmer Ave @
HARRY HAYES Guest Columnist
have come so quickly, that it is difficult for most people to relax. Few people caught up in a world that moves at a pace for which their earlier life has left them unprepared can simply forget their problems. They appear too pressing, too urgent, too important. To avoid the negative effects of continually living with stress, it is critical to find alternative activities that will fully occupy the mind. Ordinary pursuits that 17:44 - Animal Control @ Kent Rd @ 17:57 - Traffic Stop @ Notasulga Rd @ 1852 - Report of a stolen vehicle @ 3rd St @ 1852 – report made for Theft 1st - Complaint of suspicious persons @ Gilmer Ave @ 1917 - Suspicious Vehicle @ Friendship Rd @ 2037 - Traffic Stop @ Barnett Blvd @ 2052 - Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave @ 2202 - Traffic Stop @ AL HWY 229 @ 2243 - Complaint of Intoxicated Driver @ AL HWY 229 @ 0322 – Negative Contact - Report of Robbery/ Person Shot @ Friendship Rd @ 0343 – Occurred in Macon County
Fire Activity
- FFD and TFD responded to structure fire @ Flat Rock Rd @ 13:28 - TFD responded to residential fire alarm @ Kent Rd @ 14:17
Wednesday, Feb. 8
- Work school crossing @ Friendship Rd @ 07:33 - Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave @ 09:50 - B/M Arrested @ Barnett BLVD for outstanding warrants @ 10:41 - Complaint of suspicious Person @ Gilmer Ave –
lack intellectual power and mental action will not do; they will not provide the punch needed to move one’s consciousness to another environment. Those who cannot find satisfactory ways to provide a break from their usual state of mental stress may be forced to seek refuge in dangerous alternatives, such as sleeping pills. What form of activity can serve safely as therapy for the strains of modern life? It must be something that is exciting and intriguing enough to drive ordinary problems out of one’s mind. It must focus attention. It must be totally engrossing. If you can find such an activity, you will have a key
to unlock the secret of mental repose. The more and the more deeply you think, the more you will be exposed to the high pressures of dealing with the speeding world, and the more you need an alternative that has fascinations deep enough to distract you. Bridge is an excellent alternative. Over the next weeks, this column will attempt to teach the game to you and, if you are already familiar with it, improve your skills. We hope you find it enjoyable and helpful.
contact Made @ 10:54 - Complaint of stalled vehicle @ Gilmer Ave – Negative Contact @ 11:24 - Miscellaneous Call @ Barnett BLVD @ 11:43 - W/M Arrested @ Tallassee Hwy for outstanding warrants @ 11:53 - Assisted medics @ Freeman Ave @ 11:56 - Miscellaneous Call @ Barnett BLVD @ 12:36 - Information only report made @ Jordan Ave @ 13:41 - Report Made @ Burney Rd for Burglary 3rd/Theft 2nd @ 13:59 - False commercial fire alarm @ Notasulga Rd @ 14:03 - Report Made @ S McKenzie St for Identity Theft @ 15:30 - Report Made @ 3rd St for Criminal Trespassing 3rd @ 15:32 - Information only report made @ Jefferson St @ 16:30 - Traffic Stop @ Barnett BLVD @ 17:12 - Medic Assist @ Freeman Ave @ 1802 - False Residential Alarm @ White Oak Lane @ 1847 - Complaint of a Missing Person @ Barnet Blvd @
1936 - Complaint of Intoxicated Driver @ Herd St @ 2010 - Traffic Stop @ Manning Circle & Oak Heights @ 2011 - Juvenile Complaint @ Freeman Ave @ 2137 - Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave @ 2151 - Traffic Stop @ Gilmer Ave & Holt St @ 2200
Hayes is a Tallassee resident and a new columnist for The Tribune.
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a need for financial assistance, be self-motived and have completed college preparatory classes, currently or in the past four years The student should have been involved in a balance of school extracurricular activities, community organizations or school or work activity and held a leadership position at school within the past four years. Students are also asked to write a 250-word essay that describes their future goals, plans to achieve them and why he or she should be considered for the scholarship. Three letters of recommendation are needed for the application process from someone, other than family members, who knows them personally. Recommendation letters should focus on personal characteristics such as character, leadership, dependability, maturity and cooperativeness. In order to make certain each applicant has fully completed the application process, students are asked to submit their application by March 4. Interested students and parents can also call Suzy Solomon Wilson, THSAA president, at 334-2838172 or email her at suzy@suzannahsphotography. com to obtain an application.
Fire Activity
- FFD & TFD responded to structure fire @ Flat Rock Rd @ 12:17 - FFD responded to tree in roadway @ Black Jack Rd @ 15:55
Thursday, Feb. 9
- Complaint of Suspicious Person @ Freeman Ave – advised @ 07:25 - Report Made @ Barnett Blvd – information only @ 08:13 - Traffic Stop @ Jordan Ave @ 08:23 - Report Made @ E Patton St – DV 3rd @ 08:51 - W/F Arrested @ E Patton – outstanding warrant w/TPD @ 09:13 - Traffic Stop @ W Gantts Mill are @ 09:14
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Religion Briefs • First United Methodist
The Men’s Group at First United Methodist will hold their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, Feb 18. Breakfast— bacon or sausage, juice or coffee, and all the pancakes you care to eat-- will be served from 7a.m. until 10 a.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $5 each, and may be purchased at the door, or ahead of time from any member of the men’s group. All are invited to enjoy this great meal and support the ministries of the group. Proceeds benefit the Eagle Scout Project and the Wheelchair Ramp Project.
• Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
On Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 to 11:00 a.m. 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 Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m. participants in Sunday School will discuss the “Moving Forward” study questions included in the daily devotion Forward Day by Day. 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/
• Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Black History Program of Flat Rock Missionary Baptist to be held Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. We have planned this program with you in mind! Thank you. Rev. Norman Douglas, Pastor. Sister Willie Mea Williams, Youth Director. Dinner will be served.
• Notasulga Baptist Church
The Heart Links 15th Ladies Community Conference will be held at Notasulga Baptist Church, 185 Hardwich St., Friday, Feb. 24, Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Charleen Gore. Come join us for a wonderful night of praise and worship. You will not want to miss this one!
• Salem Macon Baptist Church
The Forever Young Seniors will meet Tuesday Night, Feb 28, at 6:30 p.m. The Salem Macon Baptist Church Quartet will present the program in song. Please come, bring someone with you and bring a covered dish. We always enjoy good fellowship, good food and good singing.
• 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
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 TuneIn app.
• Calvary Baptist Church of Tallassee
ship and praise the Lord, come join us at 293 N. Wesson Street in Tallassee. Our services are at 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service, 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
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m. Visitor’s welcome at all services 334-2835437 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.
If you are looking for a church to wor-
Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 5692825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5674325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 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 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 5674458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 3121878 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 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 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 334-5389415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 5670620 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 5691510 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 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 5149292 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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Humane Society Drawdown sold out By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
This is the week for our 7th Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Getting Down with the Dawgsâ&#x20AC;? Drawdown on Saturday, Feb. 18, and a chance to win $10,000! We are happy to report that we have sold all 300 tickets! So for all of our ticket holders we will see you Saturday at the Wind Creek Wetumpka Entertainment Center, at 100 River Oaks Drive. Parking is directly across the access road from the Entertainment Center, so please be careful crossing the road. Also, please do not park in the gas station/convenience store parking lot or behind the
Entertainment Center or your vehicle will be towed. Doors will open at 5 p.m., the cash bars will be open by 5:30, dinner (two buffet lines) begins at 6 p.m. and the Drawdown starts at 7 p.m. Our Drawdown generally runs until about 9 p.m. We so grateful for so many wonderful supporters who bought all of our tickets as this is our biggest single fundraising event of the year! The monies raised through our Drawdown are a key part of our annual budget and help ensure we can be there day in and day out for all the pets that need a safe place to go. See everyone on Saturday!
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Steve Marshall named attorney general By DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor
Pet of the Week – Pee Wee PeeWee is a very sweet, 10-year-old male Jack Russell Terrier who can sit, stand and smile for a treat. He is good with other dogs, likes to chase cats and needs to be in an adult-only home (no children please). He is house-trained and crate-trained. He likes to be outside, as well, but can be a bit of a digger at the fence, so need to be careful about that. Let’s find him a great forever home. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one year old; cats over one year old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination (if old enough) and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka or go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org. For more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Steve Marshall isn’t a household name in Alabama politics, but it’s likely he soon will be. In the latest in a trio of political dominoes to be shuffled in Alabama, Marshall, 52, was appointed Alabama’s new attorney general on Friday Marshall by Gov. Robert Bentley, filling the position vacated by Luther Strange, who was appointed by Bentley to fill Jeff Sessions’ seat as one of Alabama’s U.S. senators. Sessions was confirmed last week as U.S. attorney general in the administration of President Donald Trump. “It is a great honor to be named attorney general and I am thankful to Gov. Bentley for the opportunity to serve the people of Alabama,” Marshall said. “The time spent working alongside law enforcement for the last 20 years has been a remarkable privilege. As attorney general, I will continue to support their efforts to keep Alabamians safe and free from violent crime.” Prior to his appointment, Marshall served as the district
attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit, which is comprised of Marshall County, since 2001, when he was appointed by then-Gov. Don Siegelman to fill a vacancy in that office. Previously, Marshall formed the law firm McLaughlin & Marshall. He also served as a district representative for Alabama and Georgia to the American Bar Association and was a member of the Alabama Young Lawyers Executive Committee. While practicing in Marshall County, he served as a legal analyst for the Alabama House of Representatives for several legislative sessions. During that time he was the prosecutor for the Arab and Albertville municipal courts and served as municipal attorney for Arab. “Steve is a well-respected District Attorney with impeccable credentials and strong conservative values,” Bentley said. “I know he will be a great attorney general who will uphold the laws of this state and serve the people of Alabama with fairness. Steve has been instrumental in key legislation to protect Alabamians when it comes to opioid abuse, and I know he will continue to uphold the law as he serves as the state’s top law enforcement official.” While serving as Marshall County’s district attorney, Marshall created a crystal meth task force made up of commu-
nity leaders to brainstorm and help combat crystal meth. He also created a major crimes unit and a computer forensics lab. He also was instrumental in state legislation that established a system to track purchases of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products, which are ingredients of meth. This system is credited with a 90 percent reduction in the number of meth labs in Marshall County over the past five years. Marshall also established a reputation for standing up for the victims of violent crimes. He played a major role in passage of the Brody Act, which allows criminals to be prosecuted with two crimes if they kill or injure an unborn baby in an attack on the mother. The law was named for the unborn son of Brandi Parker of Marshall County, who was murdered while sitting in her car. Marshall was one of the first district attorneys to apply the Brody Act by prosecuting and securing a death sentence for a Marshall County man who murdered his pregnant wife. Marshall is a native of Atmore and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987 and the University of Alabama School of Law in 1990. Marshall currently lives in Albertville. He and his wife, Bridgette, have one daughter, Faith.
Commissioners vote to support bond plan for roads By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Tallapoosa County Commissioners approved a resolution urging legislators to approve bond that would extend the life of a program that helps counties and cities across the state address crucial infrastructure needs. The Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program which was started by Gov. Robert Bentley is completing its run and in order to continue the program, new bonds to provide money to fund an ATRIP 2 initiative is being floated in the legislature. At Monday’s meeting County Engineer David Moore explained that the project has resulted in several projects in the court over the last four years. He said that the Association of County Engineers of Alabama and the Association of County Commissioners of Alabama are urging each county to pass a resolution of support. The initiative that is being debated in the legislature would increase the state gas tax by three cents per gallon. That revenue would be leveraged to fund a bond issue to resurface rural county roads. The commissioners voted 5-0 in favor of the resolution of support “On the county’s limited budget, ATRIP helped with a lot of projects that we wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise,” Moore said. In a released statement, ACEA President, David Palmer, said that this plan will leave a long lasting, positive impact on all counties in the state. “I believe in value and return on investment,” Palmer said. “If we don’t invest in our infrastructure now, we will pay the price later. It will be less expensive to fix our roads and bridges now than to try and reclaim them after
it’s too late and the irreversible damage is done.” County Engineers across the state are working to develop county specific maps that detail where the bond issue will positively affect their individual counties, according to the release. Residents who are interested in sharing their most pressing road and bridge needs are encouraged to fill out a short survey found at www.drivealabama.org/ about/survey. The commissioners also voted unanimously to keep the fees and structures for county liquor licenses the same as they have been for the last three years. In another move that should save the county money, the commissioners voted 5-0 to renew participation in the Alabama Liability Self Insurance Fund. The agreement is for three years and by agreeing to an extended term, the county will get a better rate and will be eligible for a refund. The commissioners also held an executive session to discuss developments in an ongoing legal issue. In other action the commissioners: • Approved minutes of Jan. 9, 2017. • Approved warrants and purchase orders. • Approved surplus of Highway Department equipment that included two old excavators and a side cutter. • Approved purchase of three vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department. The vehicles are in the budget and will replace three vehicles that are near the end of their lease. • Approved appointment of Lynn Price to the Hackneyville Water Authority Board. • Approved reappointment of Glenn Fuller to the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library Board.
Gavin Fuller and Kim Mason play a young Johhny Cash and June Carter in The Depot Players production of “Ring of Fire.”
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Alex City Arts celebrate 20th century musicals By BETSY ILER TPI Magazine Editor
Alex City Arts will celebrate two musical phenoms of the 20th century when they bring two shows to the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium in the next six weeks. Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Story this month will review the career of groundbreaking country music icon Johnny Cash through the story of his life and music. The production will paint a portrait of “The Man in Black” that promises a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to this unique American legend. This Wetumpka Depot Players musical production on Feb. 21 will feature more than two dozen classic hits from the 50-year career of one of the country’s most influential musicians of the 20th century, including I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Folsom Prison Blues and more. The play illustrates how the home and family life, struggles and success of this American singer/songwriter influenced the rich lyrics and emotion evident in his more than 100 hits across the rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, country and gospel genres. And on March 17, 7 Bridges Band
of Nashville, Tennessee, will recreate the experience of an Eagles concert from the band’s most prolific period. The stunningly accurate tribute will be a faithful production that combines musicianship, vocal precision and stage presence to replicate the music of one of the most successful bands of the 1970s without using backing tracks or harmonizers. The Eagles hit the American rock scene in 1971 and sold more than 150 million records with hits like Take It Easy, Hotel California, Already Gone, One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes and Heartache Tonight. After disbanding in 1980, the Eagles reunited three times over the next 36 years and performed a final farewell tribute at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in March of last year. These Alex City Arts-sponsored performances will open at 7 p.m. at the BRHS Auditorium. Tickets, at $15 each, are available through Alex City Arts board members or at the door on the night of the event. Student tickets are available for $5 each for age 13 and older with a valid student ID; ages 12 and under admitted free. For more information about Alex City Arts, visit the website at www. alexcityarts.org.
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Tallassee High School wrestling team at Montgomery Multiplex this weekend for the state sectionals. Tallassee walked away with 12 wrestlers moving on to the state championship, which will be held this weekend in Huntsville.
THS LOOKS FORWARD TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee High School’s 14 wrestlers finished as to the sectional runners-up at Montgomery Multiplex this weekend. THS finished with a score of 219 behind top team Moody High School with a score of 227.5. THS had 12 wrestlers qualify for state in the 14 different weight classes. Zach Haynes won over Saint Clair County’s Ian White, Jonovan Miller beat Weaver’s Ian Markham and beaten by Montgomery Catholic Prep School’s Michael Hodges. Mason Bell beat Ohatchee’s Troy Galloway. Rio Reyes defeated Montgomery Catholic Prep School’s Sean Moore and Weaver’s Stefan Kirby 10-5. Alex Daar defeated Ranburne’s Jeremiah McCord. Hudson Deem beat Ranburne’s Ben Buchanan. Andy Baker defeated Weaver’s Caleb Russell and Ariel Suarez of Montevallo and Jake Baker defeated Weaver’s Conner Usery.
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Sean Caleb Allison of Weaver beat Tallassee’s Mike McGhar and Montevallo’s Logan McLaurin defeated Tallassee’s Kobe Hampton. Now the Tigers are shifting their focus to the state championships, which will be held Thursday through Saturday at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville Alabama. At the championship, individual weight classe champions are crowned. As team members compete, their points accumulate. The team with the greatest amount of points will be crowned state champions. Since Tallassee has a large number of wrestlers heading to the championship, the odds a greater for a team win. Arab High School is the only team that will out number the Tigers with 14 wrestlers heading to state from the North Alabama school. “They have reclassified and moved to 5A,” said head wrestling coach John Mask. “They have been 6A for the past four years and they’ve won the last four state titles in 6A. That will be toughest test there.” The team will leave Wednesday for the three-day
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Grapplers honor senior members
Coach John Mask congratulates Jake Baker and his family during the 2016-17 Senior Night at Tallassee High School Friday evening. THS senior wrestlers include Jake Baker, Alex Daar, Jacob Jones, Alex Lynn, Hudson Deem, Austin Jones, Jordan Price and Kobe Skipper. (left to right) Jake Baker, Jeff Baker, Christina Baker, Coach Mask, Drew Baker and Andy Baker.
tournament. Mask says he and his wrestlers are excited and ready to see what the future
On the road again. . . Destination Oxford
s it just a guy thing or does the prospect of loading up in an automobile with friends and traveling hundreds of miles to parts unknown appeal to everyone? Movies have been made, books have been written and songs have been sung about that great Americana experience known as “the road trip.” Some of my fondest memories from high school and college revolve around friends, cars and the open road. It might’ve been a trip to the beach for spring break or just a ball game, but those excursions hold a special place in the heart of my memory. Last year I traveled over to Starkville, Mississippi with a couple of buddies and watched Auburn lose to Mississippi State in Humphrey Coliseum. Ardie, Justin and I had so much fun, we decided to make it an annual event. So last Saturday we loaded up again like a band of gypsies and headed down the highway. This time our destination was Oxford, Mississippi to watch Auburn play Ole Miss at The Pavilion. It’s about a four-hour drive to Oxford, so we got the old E-150 rolling on Highway 280 about 11 a.m. after a nice breakfast at Who’s Diner. Some might find the task of filling eight hours of drive time with interesting conversation a bit daunting. I like listening to
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music, but that was never an issue. Justin and Ardie can talk me under the table. I honestly don’t remember a single lull in the banter. I guess it makes sense. Why would three guys with 134 years of life experience run out of things to talk about? One of the most important aspects of any road trip is food. Salty snacks to munch on are a given, but I’m talking about a place to sit down and have a meal to remember. I did extensive research online and even got in touch with some locals to provide sound advice on our culinary choice. After much deliberation, we decided to go with the highly recommended Ajax Diner. It’s located in the square in downtown Oxford and has a variety of meat and vegetables on the menu. Ardie and Justin went with catfish and I had the vegetable plate. I think we all agreed that the food was excellent and the people were very friendly. Oh, and the banana pudding was homemade and delicious. Ole Miss has built a new basketball arena called The Pavilion. It’s nice. Our seats
were actually very good. We were pretty high up, but at center court. Auburn shot the ball well and even outrebounded the Rebels in the first two minutes. It had all the makings of a perfect day with the Tigers leading 47-27 at the half. I mean, it would be hard for anyone to blow that kind of lead… Right? Yeah, not so much. The Tigers would be outscored 63-37 over the final 20 minutes, and I got to witness the biggest comeback in Ole Miss basketball history. Whoop-de-doo! Auburn is very young and still learning how to win, but this was a very disappointing loss for a lot of reasons. One of these days I’m actually going to witness an Auburn victory in enemy territory. Oh well, it was a tremendous experience, regardless of the collapse on the court. The three of us left Oxford insisting the world keep turning our way and rolled into town around midnight. It was a long day but time well spent with good friends and a great road trip. I can’t wait to get on the road again. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
holds. “We hope and pray that our wrestlers stay healthy and
AreaFEBRUARY Events17-18
The Tallassee Music Boosters will present their 20th Annual Fabulous Follies Feb. 17-18 at the Tallassee High School Auditorium. This hilarious evening of lip-synch craziness is a fund-raiser for the schools’ bands and choirs.
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Boots and Bow Ties is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Lazenby Farms in Opelika. Boots and Bow Ties is a fundraiser to benefit the Learning Tree in Tallassee and the Little H.A.P.I.E Tree Preschool in Auburn.
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Tallassee Youth Softball league registration will be held at Recreation Department from 6-8 pm and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9a.m.-noon. New Players should bring copy of their birth certificate. Fee is $75 for first child and $45 for each additional child. Tryouts will be Saturday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Softball Complex (please arrive at 1:30 to sign in) Practices will start week of Feb. 27 and opening ceremonies will held on Tuesday, March 21 at 5:45 p.m.
FEBRUARY 17-18
The 20th Annual Fabulous Follies will be held at the THS Auditorium at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets ($5) will be available at the door. All proceeds benefit the schools’ bands and choirs.
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The annual Pancake Breakfast will be held at First United Methodist Church
we’re going to go up there to do our best,” Coach Mask said.
from 7-10 a.m. Money raised supports Eagle Scout project and the Methodist Men’s wheelchair-ramp ministry. FEBRUARY 18 The City of Tallassee will hold the 2017 Arbor Day Celebration from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on James Street, behind the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Building in downtown.
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Arbor Day’s Sapling Givea-way from 8-11 a.m. behind the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce (E. James St.)
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Annual Heart Walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the welcome center. Please register before event in order to receive t-shirt. Fee is $25.
FEBRUARY 18
Cruise-In Car Show at Super Foods on Gilmer Ave from 6-9 p.m.
FEBRUARY 27
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 begin February 27 through March 10 and fee will be $45.
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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.