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Community Home Health gets excellent results in state survey

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Community Home Health was recently surveyed by the Alabama Department of Public Health. The agency received excellent survey results during their compliance survey, which began on January 10, 2017. During the three-day on-site survey, employees of the Alabama Department of Public Health reviewed all clinical documentation, policies and procedure, and employee credentialing. “It’s our recertification survey for Medicare and

Medicaid service so that we can be a provider for those services,” said Laura Leigh Peters, community relations for Community Home Health and Hospice in Tallassee. The recent survey at the facility was done to determine compliance with federal requirements for the Medicare and Medicaid Programs. The facility was found to be in “substantial compliance” with conditions of participations and standards. The agency received no deficiencies. ADPH surveyors also reviewed programming

Community Home Health received excellent marks on a survey conducted by Alabama Department of Public Health.

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Pratville woman arrested on drug charges

Former ‘Idol’ contestant found guilty in child porn case

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Lacey Elizabeth Reed of Prattville was arrested in the parking lot of a business in the 1300 block of Gilmer Avenue after Tallassee Police Department narcotics investigators made contact with a suspicious vehicle. Police say the woman was sitting in the passenger seat of the suspicious vehicle when the business owner asked her to move it. According to police, when Reed attempted to exit the vehicle a concealed weapon was spotted beneath her leg. Police seized the pistol and discovered it to be stolen from Montgomery. Inside the vehicle investigators found two syringes. One syringe contained what police believe is methamphetamine. Police also discovered what is thought to be spice, a small amount See ARREST • Page 7

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Erik Creswell, outgoing President, Lee Greer won the Presidents Award, Javier and Rachel Barragan won Business of the Year for their restaurant Cozumel. Lorie Rygiel won the Francis Wagnon Award for her outstanding community service.

ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET WAS SUCCESS By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Tallassee’s annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet was a night of fun, food and great company. This year’s banquet, like last year, was held at the Wetumpka Civic Center and, unlike last year, the weather was perfectly suited for a late January evening. According to Michone Roye, director of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce, atten-

Elizabeth Garnett and Kaleb Gillespie participated in the 100 Days of School Celebration last Friday at Tallassee Elementary. Garnett chose to dress as a 101 Dalmatian for the 101st day of school and Gillespie is dressed as a 100 year old man in celebration of 100 days of school.

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Bridge has long been a favorite American past time. Not only does the game of bridge bring people together socially, it also promotes a healthy brain. According to the American Contract Bridge League, 25 million Americans over the age of 18 know how to play bridge. Of these 25 million adult bridge players, only 3 million play the game at least once a week. This is a huge decrease from the 1940s when 44 percent of American households had at least one active bridge player. Submitted / The Tribune

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dance was up nearly threefold from recent years. “I know they have had bigger ones, but that was long before I got here,” Roye said. “This year was the biggest since at least 2009 and it may be a lot longer than that. It was almost triple what is was two years ago.” The event brought out city, county and state officials. Rep. Mark Tuggle was in attendance, as were Rep. Mike Holmes and Lori Williams, a field representative for See BANQUET • Page 7

After four and a half hours of deliberation that followed a three-day trial, a jury of eight women and four men found former “American Idol” contestant Brandon Cox, 28, of Wetumpka guilty on seven counts Cox of possession of child pornography Friday morning. Each count carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Assistant District Attorney Kristy Peoples, who, along with ADA Sara Judah, prosecuted the case for the state, said they would seek the maximum punishment at Cox’s sentencing hearing, set for April. In the interim, Cox – who reached Hollywood by making the top 50 on “American Idol” in 2012 – was remanded to custody in the Elmore County Jail. The case was tried in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Sibley Reynolds and

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Obituaries John Rudolph Golden

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Tallassee PD respond to rollover accident Police responded to a single-vehicle accident on Macedonia Road in Tallassee after a green late-model Ford pickup left the roadway and hit several trees. Currently, details are limited because occupants left the scene before police arrived. Reports said good Samaritans stopped and helped one person who was trapped beneath the vehicle and left once he was freed.

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Our hearts are full of gratitude and thanks to all the family and friends for their acts of kindness and sympathy, food and flowers, donations and cards, visits and comforting words spoken to our family at the recent passing of our wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Hazel Elder. Special appreciation is expressed to Rev. Floyd Carmack for his uplifting words of comfort and Jeffcoat Funeral Home for their professional arrangements and caring service. Together, they helped us to remember and celebrate Hazel’s life.

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Mr. John Rudolph Golden, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the age of 89. Graveside services will be Friday, January 27, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Old Sharon Cemetery, Reeltown, Alabama, with Elder Ken Milner officiating, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Golden is survived by his children, David Golden (Beth), Steve Golden (Connie) and Deborah Golden Hurst (Jim); eight grandchildren; James Golden, Eric Golden (Cassie), Gina Hurst Northcutt, Brian Hurst (Kristen), Tyler Hurst, Jenny Golden Camp (Corbin) and Tracie Horner; eight great grandchildren, Mary Frances Will, Meg Will, Gage Northcutt, McRae Hurst, Gage Camp, Cassie Camp, Colin Camp and Nik Slaton; brother, Tom Golden and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Serobie

Alma Ruth Coleman

Mrs. Alma Ruth Coleman, a resident of Opelika, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at the age of 78. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Todd Smith officiating. Mrs. Coleman is survived by her children, Sharon Spraggins (Joe), Reginald Coleman (Elaine), Angie Breelove and Chris Coleman: grandchildren, Jennifer, Shawn, Casey, Reggie and Gabby; great grandchildren, Christopher, Breanne, Frances, Dylan and Aaliyah; one great, great grandchild, Haygen; brother, Harry Smith; sis-

M. Golden; sisters, Verma Golden and Marie McDaniel; brothers, Cecil Golden, Bill Golden and Hervie Golden. John was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Navy. He retired from Mount Vernon Mills in Tallassee, after 40 years of service and he was a well- known Little League and Babe Ruth baseball coach. Mr. Golden was a member of the Tallassee Domino Club; he won many tournaments playing the game that he loved. The family will receive friends Friday, January 27, 2017, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at: woundedwarriorproject. org Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

ter, JoAnn Ready; several nieces, nephews, special friends and neighbors, Mrs. Sam and Mr. Donnie. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Owen Coleman Sr. and parents, Hersey and Kate Smith. Mrs. Alma loved her parents, children, grandchildren, brother and sister. She also loved Alabama football and the Atlanta Braves. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 28, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

Billy Royce Bradley

BRADLEY, Mr. Billy Royce “Bill”, a resident of Tallassee Alabama, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Tallassee, with Rev. David Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Bradley is survived by his wife, Sara “Frankie” Bradley; children, Becky Bradley, Royce (Tonya) Bradley and Bob Bradley; grandchildren, Chase and Cort Bradley; siblings, Luneal (Doug) Russell, Eudine Garner, Kenneth (Janice) Bradley, and Tommy (Sally) Bradley. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, at Gassett Funeral Home in Wetumpka. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net

Wade C. Smith

Smith, Wade C., a resident of Tallassee, AL died Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 4 at 12:00 Noon McKenzie’s Funeral Home Chapel, Tuskegee, AL. McKenzie’s Funeral Home Staff directing. Family Hour is February 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. McKenzie’s Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memories, one brother-in law, Floyd Henderson; two sisters-in-law, Ann Crews Smith, Thelma Crockett Smith, one uncle Lambert (Ida) Crawford; one aunt, Alice Crawford Jenkins; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Cox featured two days of testimony, most of which came from state investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and an ALEA forensic computer analyst. “We believe that we had overwhelming evidence to convict Mr. Cox of all counts,” said Peoples. “ALEA did a great job investigating the case and presenting testimony and evidence to the jury. As to Mr. Cox’s claims, we had expert testimony that refuted all of those.” In her closing argument, Peoples spoke to Cox’s contention that the pornographic files ended up on his computer “by accident.” Showing the jury discs made of the contents of Cox’s computer, Peoples said, “These discs are full of child pornography – full of child pornography removed from Mr. Cox’s devices.” Peoples called the contents of the discs “explicit, descriptive, vulgar and very clearly child pornography.” “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this was not an accident. Having 255 files of child pornography on your devices is not an accident,” Peoples said. Special agents Kathy Stewart, David McGowan and Robert Thompson of the ICAC performed a search of Cox’s Cameron Cove residence after Stewart noticed that a large volume of files with descriptive names were being downloaded to an IP address there. During the search, the agents found one 250 gigabyte Toshiba laptop in one room and a 320 gigabyte laptop in another. An eight gigabyte thumb drive was found under a loveseat cushion in the same room as the 320 GB laptop. That room was later learned to be Cox’s bedroom. Cox also testified in his own defense, insisting that he “never saw any children and never looked for any children” on his computer and that he had “no idea” how the files that contained images and videos of children engaged in sexual acts with other children and adults got on the 320 gigabyte Toshiba laptop or the eight megabyte thumb drive. He also testified that he used his laptop only to “go on youtube and download music for competitions” and that Frostwire, a file-sharing software, was already on the “open-box” (demo)

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computer when he purchased it from Best Buy. In a video interview with Stewart before his arrest, Cox seemed to posit computer viruses or use of his neighbor’s wifi as ways the files containing child pornography could have made their way onto his computer. However, an expert witness for the state, ALEA computer forensics examiner Laurie Evans, testified that neither use of another user’s wifi network or computer viruses would result in the transmission of pornographic – or any – files to a hard drive. McGowan, who has been with ALEA since 1994 and a special agent investigator with ICAC since 2011, testified that his job was to preview the files on Cox’s computer. He said his preview was performed with software that included “write blockers” (which prevent anyone from writing or adding files to the hard drive) and file examination software. He said he examined the two laptops, the thumb drive and one tower computer. No suspect files were found on the tower computer. After McGowan indicated to Thompson, a 35-year ALEA veteran trained by the Secret Service in computer forensics, that the two laptops and the thumb drive might contain pornography, Thompson performed a more thorough review with a device he called a “Fred,” or forensic recovery evidence device. The “Fred” was also equipped with write blockers, Thompson said. Asked what the “Fred” indicated was on Cox’s computer, Thompson replied, “several images that were obvious child

exploitation.” The agents then confiscated the hard drives from the two laptops and the thumb drive. The confiscated hard drives, including the thumb drive, were then examined still more thoroughly by Evans, a forensic tech examiner in ALEA’s digital forensics unit. She testified that she examined the hard drives, the thumb drive and 9 CD/DVDs and found a total of 255 files that were “possible child pornography.” She said her examination included looking at existing and recovered files and “unallocated space” – the space where a file had once been. Evans also testified about Frostwire, the file-sharing software that Cox is believed to have used to collect the images on his devices. In the interview with Stewart on the day of his arrest, Cox said that his computer had come with Frostwire pre-loaded. Evans testified that she had never seen a computer that came pre-loaded with Frostwire, that it must be downloaded. In the examination of Stewart, some of the videos from Cox’s computer were shown. Several times, Peoples asked Stewart to describe what was happening in the video. In one case, Stewart responded, “a prepubescent child straddling a vibrator and a second prepubescent child playing with the first child’s breasts.” The images the jury was shown included scenes of oral sex, anal sex and masturbation involving children as young as four years old and adults. The jury also heard read aloud search terms,

Google pins and searches and Internet Explorer search terms found on Cox’s computer. Some examples were “free gay boy videos,” “Lolita porn videos,” “bf hot young boys on webcam,” “gay teen love,” “teen angels” and “young boy vids free.” In addition to the evidence found on Cox’s computer, Peoples pointed out there were no time records from either job Cox held at the time (at a DCI dialysis center or Baptist East Medical Center) that showed that Cox was not at home to download the files at the times the computer indicated they were downloaded. As the jury watched the sample videos from Cox’s computer, one juror showed obvious disgust at what she was watching, clutching her hands at least once to her chest. Others were able to look only infrequently at the screen. The jury retired to deliberate at 5 p.m. on Thursday and recessed at 8 p.m. They reconvened at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and returned with the guilty verdict at approximately 10 a.m. Chris Haisten, an Air Force veteran who served as the jury foreman, said that one of the problems the jury spent time talking through was the small amount of charges versus the overwhelming evidence. “There was a question in the number of charges,” Haisten said. “The state had an overwhelming amount of evidence and a few people were wondering why there weren’t more charges.”

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'Scan it again, Sam' . . . the online options S

ome years ago, this space noted how some home entertainment buffs would “cue up”—a liberal use of the term— certain segments of movies on VHS tapes or DVDs, just as they would suss out favorite songs on a record, cassette tape or Compact Disc. Being able to revisit a personally memorable moment is something that is a unique option of video entertainment and the list of favorite segments is probably unique for every individual viewer. While there are probably some snippets that are somewhat “popular,” one doubts that such a survey could be done…and maybe that’s the way it should be. But nowadays, one has an online option of viewing intriguing portions of movies, news reports, historical documentaries, and other brief online segments via Youtube or some other video format. It would

The So-Called Column By Willie G. Moseley seem that an untold number of entertainment buffs have taken it on themselves to post such fare, and average consumers can now view such segments on a computer without having to insert a DVD into it. There are presentations that I never seem to tire of pulling up online that are also DVD favorites. In general, they’re uplifting (and often climactic) moments in movies that are usually accompanied by enthralling and memorable music. Examples can be found in many sports movies— final competitions in “Rocky,” “Hoosiers,” “Chariots of Fire,” et. al.—as well as inspirational moments such as Moses parting

the Red Sea in “The Ten Commandments.” What’s curious, however, is that there have also been presentations that were first seen on Youtube that have also become personal favorites, as well: Since the mid90s, there has been a keen interest in Irish stepdancing, which is a type of choreographed tap dancing in which the upper part of the body (usually) stays rigid. There are various genres of stepdancing, “hybrids” and protocols, but what called attention to this cultural tradition some 20 years ago was a phenomenon called “Riverdance.” In April of 1994, Ireland was hosting the annual Eurovision Song Contest and the sevenminute “Riverdance” presentation wasn’t even competing. Instead, it was an “interval” act, apparently designed to entertain the audience while the set for another

contestant was being prepared (and while the two hosts changed outfits). “Riverdance” began with plaintive, evocative singing, working its way into a somewhat traditional stepdancing routine by Jean Butler. Then Michael Flatley took over with his rapid-fire tap dancing, whereupon he and Butler finished the performance by leading a chorus line of dancers in a blistering stepdancing program accompanied by a soaring Irish jig. It was a sensation, and companies were formed to tour the world in a multiple-dance theatrical presentation. The Youtube versions to watch are the actual Eurovision Song Contest from ’94, or one called “’Riverdance’—the final performance.” Apparently Butler and Flatley went their separate ways following this show. The chorus line routine in the latter is a bit more complicated, therefore a bit more enthralling.

Fast forward a decade and a half to a 2009 episode of a show called “Britain’s Got Talent.” Like its American counterpart, the UK show is basically a modern version of “Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour.” One contest was an unemployed 47-year-old woman named Susan Boyle. Her unkempt appearance and slightly goofy banter with judges Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden and Simon Cowell were befuddling to the audience, and a derisive wolf whistle was even heard. The judges seemed somewhat discombobulated as well; their expressions on the faces indicated they didn’t quite know what to do with Ms. Boyle, who announced she was going to sing a song from the musical ‘Les Miserables.’ And within seconds after she began singing, the audience was on its feet, shrieking in ecstasy. The purity of Boyle’s mezzo-soprano voice was absolutely devastating,

and the longer and louder the audience responded, the more her confidence grew. Ms. Boyle went through a makeover, of course, and her ensuing career took her to international acclaim. Her albums have consistently been top sellers. And if you’ve never seen or heard her performance on “Britain’s Got Talent,” I can just about guarantee it’ll bring tears to your eyes. There are other Youtube-type presentations that many viewers may find memorable, in many different categories. Sometimes the so-called Information Age can actually be inspiring. As is the case with movie segments, such choices are as individual as the viewers themselves. And thank goodness for that. Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus of the Tribune and a regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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My new plaything: A U.S. Army Mechanical Mule

little over a year ago, we bought a 1953 Dodge Military Ambulance. Don’t ask me why and I won’t ask why you paid $35,000.00 for a fishing boat and trailer, caught less than a hundred dollars’ worth of fish or a camper and used it less than a week last year. How about that fancy motorcycle or, ladies, that facelift that was supposed to make a 70-year-old look like a 16-year-old? Anyway, we bought this ambulance and you may’ve seen it in the Christmas Parade. We joined a club called the Dixie Division. This is one of the many clubs that restore and show military vehicles. While at one of these shows, I saw a U.S. Army mechanical mule. If any of your family served in Vietnam, chances are they saw them. They are about the size of a jeep with a flat bed on them. The driver sits all the way up front. It will haul two wounded soldiers out of the swamps.

The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley There is no difference in the army and marine mules. After seeing this mule, I dreamed about owning one. I looked them up on my computer and found them to be quite a collector’s item. One day while cutting a man’s hair I mentioned that I wanted an army mule. “Do you know what an army mule looks like?” I asked. “Sure, I do,” he answered. “My son owns one.” “Are you sure?” I asked. My next question was will he sell it? His answer was, I don’t know. For the next month, I stayed in touch. He did let me come over to his building to look at it. I knew then I had to have it. I worried his son until I convinced him to give me a price. Early one morning he called and said I have

come up with a price. He told me and I told him I would bring him the money within the next twenty minutes. He was leaving and told me he’d call me back when it was ready to be delivered. For the next few days I was on edge, then one night he called and I went to pick up the army mule. I’ve got to do a lot of things to it before it’s ready to show and parts are expensive. It needs a driver seat and a starter. They come with a pull cord but a starter can be adapted to it. There are too many other things to mention. I want you to see it. If you don’t know me, just look. I’ll be the old white-headed man with a big grin on his face. The younger man with a big grin on his face will be my son who’s as proud of our new toy as I am. I was talking to man in the barbershop the other day and I asked him if he knew what an army mule was. He answered, “You bet. That’s what I drove

while I was overseas.” “What’d you haul?” I asked, thinking it’d be something dramatic such as hand grenades, dead soldiers or bombs. Instead, he said an army mule will haul twentyfour cases of beer without a one bouncing off. That’s Vietnam for you! He must’ve made that run a lot of times to remember that. How long will it take me to fix it up? I don’t know. Right now, I’m as excited as I was when Santa brought me a BB gun or when I got a 100 in Mr. McCraney’s class and I was the only one that got one, or when my girlfriend gave me a school picture of herself and it wasn’t one of the little ones, but a 3x5. If you’ve never seen an army mule be on the lookout because the Coffeebreaker has got a new toy and he can’t wait to show it off. Brantley is a longtime Tallassee resident and a regular columnist for The Tribune.

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Why can't citizens vote on lottery issue?

uring the past couple of months everywhere I go people continually ask me why in the world the legislature could not simply put the issue of whether they could vote for or against a lottery on the November ballot. The fact that this inquiry has lingered for this long tells me that folks are upset about this travesty. They are mad at the legislature. However, the blame lies with the governor. Indeed, the legislature met in a special session to address this issue of whether or not to put the lottery proposal on the ballot and let you vote on this lingering issue. Most polls indicate that the good people of Alabama would vote in favor of it, provided there are no sweetheart deals, hidden chicanery or favoritism in the proposal. Most Republicans would vote in favor of it because they are tired of their money being sent to Georgia, Florida and Tennessee to help their schools, roads and indigents rather than keep their money at home helping Alabamians. Folks in the Heart of Dixie are going to buy lottery tickets. They are just going to buy them in our surrounding states. It was noticeable that a good many of the legislators, who represent border counties, voted against the referendum. This is similar to bygone days when most of the dry counties in the state continued to vote dry due to an ironic coalition between the bootleggers and preachers. I seriously think that some of these border counties are reaping a bonanza in gas tax revenue from the throng of cars headed to border states to buy lottery tickets. They say that cars are backed up for miles around every state border when these super powerball extravaganzas occur. Well, to answer your questions, it is difficult to pass anything in a congress or legislature. That is why they have the old adage, “It takes an act of Congress to get something accomplished.” In Alabama extraordinary special sessions of the legislature are the way to go to get something accomplished if you are the governor. The legislature has to address what the governor calls the legislature into session for. It is called “the call.” George Wallace was a master of using special sessions to get what he wanted done. He would call them repeatedly. However, before he called them, he would have his ducks in a row. He would have called you on the phone, had you visit with him one on one in his office at the capitol or at the governor’s mansion. He would know what the vote count was on his issue before he called a special session. He would not waste taxpayer money on a session without any accomplishment. Well folks, our good ole doctor Gov. Bentley ain’t George Wallace. Ole Bentley did waste money that the state General Fund does not have to squander. That is why the special session was called. It was designed to help bolster the beleaguered General Fund. Bentley failed because he did just the opposite of Wallace. He did not call any legislators. They heard about the session on the news. Even though Gov. Bentley shoulders the blame for failure to at least put the lottery issue on the ballot, he has shown profound leadership with his creation of an advisory council on gambling. This is a prudent, rational and unbiased approach to the entire gambling issue. Bentley is right when he says the issue of gambling in the state is something that will never end unless we come together and figure out a way for the people of this state to have a say in its resolution. This advisory panel has done a thorough job of studying this issue. Jim Byard and Clinton Carter, two bright stars in Bentley’s cabinet, have led the comprehensive study of gaming. The commission looked at what other states are doing to reap revenue from gambling that already exists to get a clearer picture of what a lottery would generate for state coffers. They have looked at all gambits of gambling in the state, not just the lottery. They are designing a long term approach to present to the legislature. The administration has extended the panel’s deadline to report to the legislature from Jan. 31 to June, probably because they do not want to deal with gambling during this legislative session. The final solution must allow Alabamians to vote on this issue. 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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Spunk made it after all

n the first episode of the “Mary Tyler Moore” show, freshoff-the-broken-engagement Mary Richards is interviewed by gruff WJM-TV news director Lou Grant for a position at the TV station. Lou says to Mary, “You’ve got spunk.” Mary replies, “Why, thank you, Mr. Grant.” To which he famously bellows, “I hate spunk!” When the series began, Mary Tyler Moore had been on televisions and movie screens throughout the 1960s. She had been the Hotpoint elf in commercials, and the leggy model (seriously, only her legs were seen) on the Blake Edwards series “Richard Diamond, Private Detective,” costarring with a pre-Fugitive David Janssen. She was also well known for her role as Laura Petrie on Carl Reiner’s “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which ran for five seasons in the ‘60s. Her pairing with Rob Petrie, as played by Van Dyke, was comic gold. Some of the funniest episodes in the series revolved around Moore’s character. She was different than sitcom ladies of the era: unlike Lucille Ball, she didn’t get herself

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Bird’s Eye View By Michael Bird into too many zany situations, and she didn’t want to work at her husband’s comedy show office; unlike Donna Reed or Harriet Nelson, she wasn’t a stay-at-home mom whose only major role seemed to be fetching coffee for her husband. No, Laura Petrie was a hip, sexy marriage partner to Rob. And had Mary Tyler Moore finished her career with “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” she would still be remembered fondly for that role. However, when James L. Brooks and Allan Burns created a new series for her in 1970, they envisioned a new kind of “career girl” for Mary to play. And so it came to pass that an entire series and production company bore her name. But the writers, producers, and other behind-the-scenes talent were of the highest quality. Mary Tyler Moore found herself surrounded by the best and brightest in ‘70s television. “Mary Tyler Moore”

addressed the topics of its day with heart and humor. The newsroom at WJM-TV in Minneapolis was filled with one-ofa-kind characters: Lou, Ted, Murray, Sue Ann. At home, Mary lived near Rhoda and Phyllis. Other characters came and went, but the core stayed the same, and the show revolved around single woman Mary’s home and work lives. As the series went on, characters grew, changed and otherwise developed in ways that were new to the situation comedy format. For instance, a subplot involved Lou’s deteriorating marriage. For a season or so, he and his wife of over two decades were separated, then divorced. Later in the series, she invites her exhusband to attend her wedding. It takes all the courage and strength in mean old Mr. Grant to bring himself to say goodbye to the love of his life. Another subplot involved Mary’s best friend, Rhoda. Rhoda was probably supposed to be kind of unlikeable, but had her own style and charm. In one episode, Rhoda needs a job, but Mary doesn’t tell her there is one available at the TV station – because she knows

Rhoda probably wouldn’t do so well at it. These are real, human situations for these characters, and it was unconventional at the time for a series to grow in this manner. What is even more startling is to consider that “Mary Tyler Moore” anchored a Saturday night lineup on CBS that also included “The Bob Newhart Show” (also produced by MTM), “M*A*S*H,” “All in the Family,” and “The Carol Burnett Show.” One could sit down and watch all three hours on a single network! That was great programming! These days, moderns would wonder what all the kerfuffle was about. The “Mary Tyler Moore” show plots are pretty quiet by today’s standards. However, just as Mary Tyler Moore defined quality with her performance on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” she broke new ground and basically rebuilt the situation comedy in her own image with her eponymous television series. She was so far ahead of her time, other programming has yet to catch up. Bird is an educator with Tallassee City Schools and a regular columnist for The Tribune.

Thank God I'm a country boy

reckon I’m a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, but since I don’t really listen to rock and roll, I’d have to say I’m more country than anything else. I’m not saying I’m country as a turnip green, but I did eat a plate full of them on New Year’s Day. You are what you eat, right? All my family is from the country—way out in the country. Both sides of my family were raised in the same area and on the same road for the most part. People on both sides of my family are related to each other from different directions. I’m not insinuating any skullduggery went on back in the day. It was just a tight knit community. They were country folk. They were my people. While I was born and raised in the big city of Opelika, I spent a large chunk of my youth at my grandparent’s home in those parts. Granddaddy always had a big garden. He had just about every kind of fruit tree imaginable, too. He had a

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barn, too. My brother and I spent a lot of time playing in that barn. We got goats for Christmas one year. Now if that ain’t country, you can…listen to a David Allan Coe song and finish this sentence. He kept two cans next to the back door. One was for compost and the other was a slop bucket for the dogs. They ate turnip greens, too, or whatever else we didn’t eat. It was a different time. They were country. I’ve been away from that country lifestyle for a very long time. Not that I was ever Mr. Green Jeans, but I am trying to get my hands and boots dirty again. Last week I fed cows a couple of times and even learned to drive and operate a tractor. I did things I never imagined doing just a couple of years ago, but it’s so much

fun learning to do new things, particularly when it’s in your blood. When we were feeding the cows, I was careful not to step in any of the cow patties. I asked my buddy David, a real country boy from South Alabama, if he looked down when he walked. “If you’re looking down, you can’t see where you’re going,” he said. Country folks are wise people. Make no mistake about it. After that, I just walked wherever my boots took me. It’s not like I was wearing flip flops. I got some on my hands, too. It came from the string on one of the hay bales after I moved it with the tractor. Before that, we had to cover up one of the large stacks of hay as the wind had blown the tarp off earlier. They had to have stood 15 feet high. David stood on top, grabbed his side of the tarp, and rappelled down the side. “That’s all you do,” he explained. So, I stood on top, grabbed my side of the tarp, and slowly slid down the hay like an alligator off a muddy bank

into the water.” Maybe next time, David. There’s a nice size pond out there, too, which becomes infested with beavers several times a year. We are planning on trapping some soon. I’m sure there’ll be a story there. Ove the past year, I planted a garden, caught and cleaned fish, and used a chain saw to cut my own fire wood. The chain saw really did a number to my cow milking muscles, but they’ve finally healed up, so who knows? Maybe that’s next since I’ve never milked a cow. I love trying new things, especially when I never saw any of them coming. Each day is an adventure. Life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, Thank God I’m a country boy! 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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Bridge Harry Hayes of Tallassee is hoping to increase participation in the card game. Hayes is currently the director of the Tallassee Bridge Club and a certified teacher of bridge. The group meets once a week on Tuesdays in a clean well-lit room adjacent to Tallassee Home Health. The group plays both duplicate bridge and social bridge. “In social bridge, you sit across the table and everyone talks,” Hayes said. “Duplicate bridge is competitive bridge and you do not talk.” Bridge has been a pastime here in Tallassee for nearly a century. “For years,” he said. “Bridge has been played in Tallassee – since the ’20s.” According to Hayes, duplicate bridge can be a competitive game with great sportsmanship. “It’s like a football game,” he said. “You have to figure out how to beat your opponent and earn

Banquet Martha Roby. City officials in attendance included, Mayor Johnny Hammock, Councilwoman Sarah Hill, Councilman Bill Godwin and Tallassee’s newly appointed Chief of Police, Matt Higgins, and his wife, Mary Beth. Mayor Hammock delivered a beautiful speech that laid out his vision for Tallassee. Godwin’s Flowers decorated the civic center with beautiful flowers and Rustic Mills catered this year’s event. Guests had the choice of brisket with rice, asparagus and a vegetable medley or chicken cordon bleu with rice, asparagus and a vegetable medley. “The food was phenomenal,” Roye said. “The service was great. They really worked hard and had to do so under odd conditions. His own kitchen was closed. He had to rent another anther kitchen to pull this off. They really went above and beyond to make sure that this was a successful event for us and I appreciate all the hard work.” Not only did Rustic Mill’s BBQ cater the banquet without a flaw, they served the largest crowd seen in many years. “This was one if the largest banquets that we have had in several years,” she said. “They served 181 plates.” There were several award winners during Thursday night’s banquet. Lori Rygiel was awarded the Francis Wagnon Award for her dedicated community service. “Honestly, Laurie gives to so many different organizations,” Roye said. “She works tirelessly with the chamber, and with the Tallassee Community Development Corporation. She helps with Home Health and Hospice. You name it and she does it. It was a well deserved award.” Javier and Rachel Barragan received the Business of the Year Award for their restaurant Cozumel. “Cozumel has always been one of the businesses that if we call upon them as a chamber, they always offer to help us. They help with all the different civic organizations. These are done by membership and they had the most nominations.” The outgoing chamber president, Erik Creswell, chose Brad Parker as the 2017 president of the Chamber of Commerce.

Survey and services offered for families of home health patients. Reviewers also observed direct patient care given by Community Home Health staff. “Alabama Department of Public Health sends in surveyors to an agency,” Peters said. “Our surveyors actually go out with our nurses and CNAs (certified nursing assistants) and view and review everything that is done in a home setting.” Community Home Health and Hospice Care is a non-profit agency owned by Community Hospital, which offers services to patients in Elmore, Tallapoosa, and Macon Counties. “We are a local nonprofit agency, we’re owned by Community Hospital,” she said. “We compete in a very aggressive coverage area where a lot of for-profit providers want to be and we hold our own and do very well with our quality of services.”

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those coveted master points, but that’s only for duplicate bridge” With a flexible schedule, Hayes plans to be available to teach bridge classes to individuals with various schedules. “I’m thinking maybe two classes,” Hayes said. “One for people who work and one for people who do not work. I can teach in the morning, in the afternoon or at night.” Classes would start out basic and progress with time. Hayes is looking to begin bridge classes in the very near future. “When can get together and work out a date,” he said. “I would like to have them on Thursdays but I am flexible.” For those who are interested in signing up for bridge classes, contact Harry Hayes at 334-2073183 or by email at harryhayes@elmore.rr.com

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“He has always work hard for the board but he has really stepped up,” Roye said. “He has some very firm set goals and he is working hard to see those goals to fruition.” Creswell also nominated Lee Greer for his outstanding achievements to receive the President’s Award. “Lee gives a lot, but he does it in the background,” Roye said. “He’s the go to when we need something.” There were several individuals who were added to the Chamber Executive Board during the banquet. Dr. Caroline Herring with Herring Chiropractic, Wade Shipman who is superintendent of the Tallassee Board of Education, Tori Suggs who owns Tallassee Jewelry and Gifts, and Rod Cater who is with Alabama Power were all inducted during the 2017 Chamber of Commerce banquet. A silent auction was incorporated into this year’s chamber banquet. “It was a big success,” Roye said. “We raised $1205.00 through the silent auction.” The silent auction was a new feature for the chamber banquet. However, with great success, Roye said it could become a permanent addition the chamber banquet. Several local businesses and individuals donated to the silent action. Among them were Turf Tactics, Price Paint and Body, Alabama Power, Tallassee Power and Equipment, Godwin Flowers, Her Management LLC., Tallassee Massage and Wellness, Talisi Florist, The Apothecary, the Tallassee CDC, Five Points Shell, Serv Pro Montgomery, Tallassee Jewelry and Gifts, John David Lambert, Josh Hayes and the Chamber of Commerce also donated items for the silent auction. “I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this happen,” Roye said. “We really do have a great board.” Roye also gave a special thanks to Corporal Brian Clayton, who served as security for the banquet. “He was a big help and we appreciate him coming and helping us,” she said. With great success, Roye said in the next few weeks she and board members would begin planning the 2018 Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

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These surveys are conducted to ensure quality of patient services and time after time Community Home Health has met or exceeded the set standards. “You have to do a really good job or you are not allowed to be a provider,” Peters said. Not only did Community Home Health do well on this survey, they have a track record of outstanding quality patient services. “We continued to do really well,” Peters said. “I think what stands out the most is we continue to do very well despite increased regulations that have become more and more detailed in last 5-8 years.” With such high standards, Community Home Health continues to offer patient services for people in Tallassee and surrounding areas. To learn more about services offered by Tallassee Home Health, call their office at 283-4522.

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Atlanta man arrested on drug charges By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Hector Jose Vasquez, 29, of Atlanta was arrested Friday after the Tallassee Police Department responded to a call concerning three individuals who were suspected of shoplifting. Responding officers approached the suspects, two females and Vasquez. One of the two females was found to be in possession of concealed store merchandise. A search of the Vasquez revealed more than 13 grams of what police believe is methamphetamine packaged in separate plastic bags. Vazquez was also in possession of what police believed is prescription pills. Police found 17 complete and partial pills thought to be Xanax and two pills thought to be Klonopin. Vasquez was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia after

Tallassee police discovered digital scales and a container with what is described as “small Vasquez empty clear plastic baggies.” Vasquez was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Vasquez was transported to Elmore County Jail where he is being held on a $20,000.00 cash bond. The female found to have concealed merchandise was charged with theft of property, fourth degree. The second female suspect was released. Narcotics investigators are continuing to look into this case and further charges may be impending.

Eclectic woman arrested on drug charges By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Amber Marie Bice, 31, of Eclectic was arrested Monday when narcotics investigators with the Tallassee Police Department observed what appeared to be a drug transaction inside a vehicle that was in the parking lot of a business in the 700 block of Central Boulevard, which is on the east side of Tallassee. Tallassee police chief, Matt Higgins, supported by patrol officers, conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle immediately after it left the scene. A search of Ms. Bice and her vehicle resulted in

the recovery of substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana as well as a marijuana Bice grinder. Bice was placed under arrest on charges of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Investigators are continuing to look into this case and more charges may be forthcoming.

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‘It is what it is’ . . . Really? “On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.” - Psalms 138:3

he phrase “It is what it is” has become part of our cultural vernacular. (That means how normal people talk everyday.) Some psychologists speculate that it is a wonderful phrase, full of potentiality and ambiguity (whatever that means). But most of the people I hear use it are not excited about what might be. Instead, they are expressing a sense of resignation about what is. They know a situation or a thing is not up to par, but just accept it. Suppose your doctor prescribed physical therapy after some surgery or injury. Then, when you went to the therapist, she described the exercises and treatments that would be used to restore your

strength. If you really wanted to regain your mobility or full use of your arms or legs, you would not refuse the treatments, shrug and limp away saying, “It is what it is.” Imagine you have invited guests to come to your home. Perhaps you have been so busy and so tired that you haven’t straightened up and cleaned the house for some time. When company’s coming, most of us are not going to leave the newspaper on the floor and the pizza box on the end table. We’re going to clean the place up. We’re not content to just resign ourselves to the shame of living in an untidy home and say, “It is what it is.” Spiritual strength is more important than physical strength (1 Timothy 4:8). We should be more intent on increasing our faith than building up our biceps. But if we recognize that our faith is

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weak, our knowledge limited and our prayer time scant, we sometimes sigh and say, “Well, it is what it is.” No! The means of growing and building spiritual strength are readily available, and we should not be content to be spiritual weaklings. In the text above, David wrote about a time when he called on God and received spiritual strength in answer to his prayer. Paul told the elders of the church in Ephesus that the word of God was able to “build them up” (Acts 20:32). Sometimes the strengthening may come through encouragement from a brother or sister

the power at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20 ESV) we can have the same experience that David had. David had already called, God had already answered, and his strength had increased. Is this why we are still weak? Are we unwilling to admit we need help? Do we neglect to pray and try instead some prideful self-improvement project? In our spiritual maturity, in our relationships with others and in our devotion to God, let’s not be content to say, “It is what it is.” By his enabling grace, we can do so much better!

(Hebrews 3:12-13), or gaining experience in making godly decisions (Hebrews 5:14). We are lazy and irresponsible when we acknowledge our spiritual weakness and refuse to be strengthened by readily available means. Notice in the text that this increase is a work of God in us: “my strength of soul you increased.” Our ability to grow and mature in spiritual matters is a gift of his grace in our lives. This agrees with Paul’s desire for the Ephesians: “that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,” (Ephesians 3:16). Answered prayer is an avenue of exercise for spiritual growth. When we acknowledge our need and call on the one “who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to

Mike McElroy is the preaching minister of East Tallassee Church of Christ in Tallassee. He is the author of ‘The Abiding Companion—A Friendly Guide for Your Journey Through the New Testament,’ available from Amazon.com.

Religion Briefs • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

On Feb. 5 at 9:30 a.m. Lavonne Hart will lead the Sunday School class in a discussion. 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/

• Salem Macon Baptist Church

Sunday, Feb. 12 will be Brotherly Love Sunday. Sweet Assurance Trio from Eastmont Baptist will be singing during the Worship Service at 10:30. Following the worship service we will have a Valentine Luncheon. Our speaker will be Bro. Don Johnson. There will be special singers, games, food, fellowship and prizes. A sign up sheet is in the hallway to bring food. Plan to come and bring someone with you.

• 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. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Tallassee Church of Christ

We welcome our new minister, Charlie Boddy. 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.

• 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.

•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.

Area Churches Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5673665 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 5692851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 5671141 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 5141097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5673668 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., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 5670311 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 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 5679886 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 5692122

New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-9211 Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Temple of Deliverance Holiness 620 Alabama St., Wetumpka 5143114 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 5678339 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 5678135 Millbrook Presbyterian Corner of Main St. & Coosada Rd. Valley View Presbyterian - PCA 4125 Rifle Range Rd. Wetumpka 386-2386

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

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore 5141020

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INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist

Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 541-2552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 5692375 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 5677750 Victory Temple (Pentecostal church) 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-7779 Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka 5142730

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Finally, events seem to be Ă&#x2026;owing more easily than in the recent past. You know where you are heading, and you can coast down that path without any interference. Someone might decide to give you some Ă&#x2026;ak at the last minute; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it get to you. Tonight: As you like it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Move slowly, even if everything seems A-OK. Though you might have the cosmic green light, your path could be fraught with several diÉ&#x2C6;erent obstacles. Slow down or postpone what you are doing for a while, until you feel surer of yourself. Tonight: Not to be found. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You could be more focused on gaining success than on handling a project. A meeting proves to be more eÉ&#x2C6;ective than you thought possible. You might need to read between the lines with a business dealing. Look to others for feedback. Tonight: Keep your eye on the prize. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Where your friends are might be the best place for you to be, too. Focus on getting through what must get done, no matter what, so that you can join your pals. You might need to answer to an older person. Once you are in the clear, you will be a lot happier. Tonight: A must show. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Say little when others head in the direction that they feel is right. Your interaction with someone at a distance will enlighten you about a situation for which you might not have all the facts. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to revise your plans, as need be. Tonight: Think about a vacation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) One-on-one relating is likely to take you down a new path. A partner will show a great deal of interest in how you are handling a particular risk. Help this person understand why he or she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be so nervous. A loved one might create an uproar. Tonight: Fun and games.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A partner could be intent on moving in the direction that he or she chooses. You might butt heads with this person, as you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to see eye to eye on a key topic. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t push someone who is stuck on his or her own ideas. Tonight: Say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to an invitation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You have a lot of ground to cover and the determination to do just that. You might want to focus on where you can make the biggest diÉ&#x2C6;erence. You could feel as if people are more responsive to you right now. Tonight: Know when to stop playing and start prioritizing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might want to handle a burning desire by starting to go for it. Your creativity soars to an unprecedented level. Use your resourcefulness to solve a problem, and use your time more eÉ&#x2C6;ectively. Someone might want to push you professionally. Tonight: Ever playful. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You generally are quite agreeable and say the right words at the right time. You could be unusually playful and not think about the words you are choosing to say. As a result, your statement could be too blunt for someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings not to be hurt. Tonight: Head home. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Speak your mind. Pressure builds because you have a tendency to replay a situation over and over again in your mind. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel energized because of someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eÉ&#x2C6;orts to draw you in to a project to become more involved in what he or she is doing. Tonight: Get some exercise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Pretend that there is a yellow light Ă&#x2026;ashing over your bank account. If you use some caution with your Ă&#x201E;nances today, you will feel much better and more in control in the future. A friend might be insistent on having his or her way. Just go with the Ă&#x2026;ow. Tonight: Where the action is.

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Humane Society Elmore County seeks funds to survive, help animals in need By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

While we are a non-profit, running a modern animal shelter means incurring all the expenses of any private business and then some. Undoubtedly we have to pay for our staff (running a shelter is a 24/7undertaking); insurances (vehicle, property, workmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comp, liability, etc); animal vaccines, microchips and medications; utilities (electricity, water, gas, phone, garbage); repairs/improvements; cleaning and general supplies; veterinary bills, and so much more. The difference in us and a for-profit business is that adoption fees of the animals we are working to find homes for (our product per se), do not even come close to covering the cost of running a shelter. So, as a non-profit, we are able to take tax-deductible donations from the public to help us in our mission to save as many lives as possible. But we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just sit back and hope that our donors will cover all of our needs. Our board, volunteers and supporters also work numerous fund-raising activities and events. Just a few of our annual events are our upcoming

$10,000 Drawdown, Cruisin â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fer Critters, Run for the Roses Derby Party, Silent Auction, Bark in the Park and more. We work hard to help not only ensure we can cover our present needs but also our financial stability for a long-term future. Donations also help us rush the increasingly number of injured and sick animals that have been brought to us lately to local veterinarians. With the help of so many of our donors we are able to work with the veterinarian on the best course of action to help these pets. In just the past few weeks we have taken in an injured bulldog found on the side of the road that ended up having to have one eye removed from his injuries; an injured and seemingly paralyzed Terrier that is amazingly recovering its ability to walk; a terribly burned cat that will take a long time to heal, but will recover; a kitten with a broken leg that was pinned and healed and quite a few others. And these are on top of the steady flow of dogs in need of heartworm treatments as a result of not being kept on monthly prevention. So to all of our supporters and donors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is your help that enables us to go beyond just basic

care and help these pets that truly need more. With your help, we will continue to be there for the pets that need us and will always do our very best to help as many as we possibly can. To that end, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to come by the shelter soon to purchase your, hopefully, winning ticket to our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Getting Down with the Dawgsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Drawdown and your chance to win $10,000! A $100 ticket gives you a 1 in 300 opportunity to win $10,000 (you do not have to be present to win the grand prize)! Each ticket holder and guest will also get a delicious buffet dinner, chance for door prizes, cash bar and much more. Our 2017 Drawdown will be at the Entertainment Center, Wind Creek Wetumpka, 100 River Oaks Drive on, Saturday, Feb. 18! Doors will open at 5 p.m., cash bar opens around 5:30 p.m., dinner catered by Wind Creek begins at 6 p.m. and the Drawdown starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the shelter at 255 Central Plank Road. Get your ticket(s) now, buy one as a gift, or purchase one in the name of a special organization you support! If you have questions contact us at 334-567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth.net.

Pet of the Week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mae Mae is an oh-so-sweet & roly poly, four-year old Lab/Bulldog mix lady. Her owner sadly had to go to a nursing home and Mae came to us. She is a gentle and loving soul, very laid back, good with other dogs, about 60 pounds. 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, in 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 Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

CAPITAL CITY CLASSIC RESULTS Varsity Singers, Auburn High School Grand Champion Best Vocals Best Visuals Best Band Best Show Design Singers, Oak Mountain High School First Runner Up The Network, Homewood High School Second Runner Up CenterStage!, Albertville High School Third Runner Up Submitted / The Tribune

The Tallassee Divas performed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reach the Skyâ&#x20AC;? (Jean Leah Atkins) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Higherâ&#x20AC;? during Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Captial City Classic.

HighLeit, DeKalb School of the Arts 4th Runner Up Mixed Division Tier I (Prelims) Varsity Singers Auburn High School First Place Best Vocals (Tie) Best Visuals Best Show Design Singers, Oak Mountain High School Second Place Best Soloist 8th Street Singing Company, Tift County High School Third Place

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Chamber Choir, Hoover High School 4th Place

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First Place Best Vocals (Tie) CenterStage!, Albertville High School Second Place Best Soloist

Out Of The Blue, Chelsea High School Second Runner Up Best Soloist

Encore, Walker High School The Associate Homewood High School Grand Champion Best Soloist Singers, Vestavia Hills High School First Runner Up

Elan, Auburn High School Grand Champion Best Vocals Best Visuals Best Show Design

Renaissance, Cleveland High School Third Runner Up

The Legacy, Homewood High School First Runner Up

Spotlight, Prattville High School 4th Runner Up Mixed Division Tier IV HighLeit, DeKalb School of the Arts Grand Champion Best Vocals Best Show Design Radica, Briarwood Christian School First Runner Up Best Soloist Vibe, Eufaula High School Second Runner Up

Show Choir, Dothan High School Third Runner Up Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division

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BOYS, GIRLS AREA 5 TOURNAMENT BRACKETS SET By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

The Elmore County girls basketball team won the right to host the Class 4A, Area 5 Tournament over Tallassee last Wednesday at Elmore County High School by virtue of winning a coin toss. With the Lady Panthers and Lady Tigers splitting their regular season games and finishing at 7-1 in area play, area hosting duties was left to chance. ECHS girls’ coin flip victory secured that both the girls and boys Area 5 tourney will be held at Elmore County High as the boys team topped their race outright with a 6-2 record. Dates and times for both tournaments will be set today. Check back with the Tallassee Tribune for updates. In the boys bracket, Tallassee (5-3) ended up the two-seed after fifth-seed Holtville (1-7) beat the now threeseed Alabama Christian Academy (4-4) at the buzzer, 66-64, at HHS Monday. ACA and Dadeville had the same Area 5 record, 4-4, but the Eagles earned the tourney’s third seed

because of its win over Tallassee on Jan. 12, while Tallassee swept Dadeville in the regular season. Holtville and Dadeville will face off in the play-in game and the winner will get Elmore County. Dadeville beat the Bulldogs twice this year. On the other half of the bracket, Tallassee and ACA will matchup in the two-three seed game, with the winner not only advancing to the Area 5 tournament championship game, but also nails down a Class 4A sub-region playoff spot. This season, the Tigers defeated ACA at home, 72-66, and the Eagles blew Tallassee out on their home floor, 74-49, less than a month later. For the girls tourney, No. 4 ACA (2-6) will play No. 5 Holtville (0-8) in the opening contest. The host Lady Panthers will meet the winner of that game in the next round. Tallassee (7-1) and Dadeville (3-5) face off in the No. 2-3 game with an area title game berth and Class 4A sub-region appearance on the line. Tallassee swept Dadeville during the regular season, taking both meeting by double-digits, 41-30 on Jan. 5 at home and 36-19 at DHS.

TALLASSEE MAT CATS PANTHER PAWS BFTB IV Peewee 45 - Walker Johnson placed 2nd Peewee 45 - Hayden Bragg placed 1st Peewee 50 - Hayden Bragg placed 1st Peewee 50 - Maddox Tennyson placed is 4th Peewee 55+ - Titus Studdard placed 3rd Bantam 45 - Barker Davis placed 2nd Bantam 50 - Drake Wood placed 2nd Bantam 55 - Jace Nabors placed 4th Bantam 60 - Dylan Price placed 1st Bantam 60 - Gavin Russom placed 2nd Bantam 70 - John Ashton Dollar placed 1st Bantam 70 - Grayson Cole placed 2nd Bantam 75+ - Warren Bethea placed 2nd Bantam 75+ - Brodie Jones placed 1st Intermediate 50 -Thomas Patterson placed 2nd Intermediate 55 - Thomas Patterson placed 4th Intermediate 65 - Land Bell placed 1st Intermediate 65 - Avery Brantley placed 2nd Intermediate 70 - Chase Chumley placed 1st Intermediate 70 - Montavious Brooks placed 4th Intermediate 75 - Walker Wells placed 2nd Intermediate 80 - Devin Bragg placed 1st Intermediate 80 - Christian Boling placed

4th Intermediate 120+ - Alli Smith placed 1st Intermediate 120+ - Layton Mask placed 4th Novice 65 - Shawn Colvin placed 2nd Novice 80 - Ethan Jones placed 4th Novice 85 - Parker McKee placed 3rd Novice 90 - Christian McCary placed 2nd Novice 95 - Jacob Smith placed 2nd Novice 100-105 - Jacob Lawrence placed 3rd Novice 100-105 - Brody Goodwin placed 2nd Novice 112 - Jude Rogers placed 1st Novice 120 - Sara Wyatt placed 1st Novice 130 - Aidan Cockrell placed 1st Novice 130 - Brennan Clemons placed 2nd Novice 140 - Aidan Cockrell placed 1st Novice 145 - Raymond Coker placed 1st Beginner Novice 65-70 - Gage Russom placed 1st Beginner Novice 75 - Gage Russom placed 3rd Beginner Novice 100-105 - Jacob Lawrence placed 4th Schoolboys 91-98 - Andrew Thornton placed 4th Schoolboys 160-175 - Jacob Strickland placed 4th

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Tallassee senior forward Michael Griggs battles Holtville freshman Drake Baker for a rebound during Thursday’s Class 4A, Area 5 contest at HHS.

Youth baseball, softball registration to begin By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

It’s that time of year again. Time to dust off the ball and bat as the upcoming baseball and softball seasons begin to take shape. For the younger children, T-Ball registration will be held at Recreation Department for boys and girls ages 4-6. Girls must have turned four years old by Jan. 1 and boys must be 4 years old by May 1. Registration dates will begin Feb. 27 through March 10 and fee will be $45. “We will start around Feb. 27 and we will play on Saturday mornings,” said Margaret Mcleod, office manager at the Tallassee Recreation Center. “The fee includes a hat for the boys or a visor for the girls and a shirt. The parents have to furnish cleats if that want them.” “It teaches them the fundamentals,” she said. “It’s amazing how much they learn during that short six weeks.” “It is important to sign them up early because if people wait to the last minute, it can be crazy,” she said. “If they are signed up early parents will have plenty of time to make sure everything is in order and ready to go before the deadline.” Tallassee Youth Softball league registration will be held at the Recreation

Department Friday, Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. New players should bring a copy of their birth certificate to register. This year’s fee is $75 for the first child and $45 for each additional child. Softball tryouts will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Tallassee Softball Complex. However, parents and players are asked to arrive at 1:30 to sign in. Softball practices will begin the week of Feb. 27 and opening ceremonies will held on Tuesday, March 21 at 5:45 p.m. There is a new addition to this year’s registration. “On the afternoon of the 25th, we’re going to do a new player clinic,” said Joely Stewart, Commissioner of the Tallassee Youth League. “It’s to help those kids before they go to tryouts.” Dixie Youth Baseball began registration this weekend. However, there will be a second date to register. Registration will continue Saturday, Feb. 4, from noon until 2 p.m. at the football field house adjacent to Hot O’Brien Stadium. The fee to register for Dixie Youth Baseball is $85 for first child and $65 for each additional sibling. There will also be two opportunities to tryout for the Dixie Youth Baseball League. The first tryouts will be Feb. 11 and the second will be Feb. 18. Both tryouts will be held at Dixie Youth Field this time.

Alabama Nature Center Critter Crawl 5k set for Feb. 11

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Get Outdoors and run wild at the seventh annual Alabama Nature Center Critter Crawl on Saturday, Feb. 11. The Critter Crawl will feature a 5K and one-mile run along the trails located at Lanark in Millbrook. The Critter Crawl 5K begins at 9 a.m., and takes runners through a portion of the Alabama Nature Center’s five-mile trail system. There will also be a one-mile race beginning at 10 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $25 (5K) or $20 (one-mile run). Day-of registration we will add an additional $5. Prizes will be awarded so sign up today!

Participants may pick up race packets at the ANC Pavilion Friday, Feb. 10, from 1-5 p.m. An addition to the line-up at this year’s event there will be a costume contest, so be creative and run as an Alabama critter! Music and food will be provided, plus door prizes and lots of room for kids to play. Please visit www.alabamawildlife. org or call Matt Vines at 334-285-4550 for more information or register online at www.active.com. The Alabama Nature Center has a NO pet policy at this time. We ask that you leave your pets at home for this race. This excludes service aid dogs.

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This is how the 6U All-Star team took the field at the 2016 World Series in Perry, Georgia. Coaches, players and parents are now preparing for the 2017 season with registration dates approaching.