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Dollar General robbed again Tallassee business only the start of robbery spree, the hunt is on Chief says By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The suspect in the armed robbery of a Tallassee Dollar General appears to be on the move and is thought to be leaving behind a trail of robberies that stretch through Auburn, Alabama and into Georgia. “It appears that our Dollar General was

just the beginning of a crime spree this individual was committing,” said Tallassee Police Chief Jimmy Rodgers III. Rodgers said later Saturday night after the Dollar General robbery an individual matching that description was also responsible for two convenience store robberies in the Auburn area. “Appears to be a black male probably

around 6 feet 2 inches last seen wearing a light grey hoody type shirt or a sweater, ball cap with some type of orange emblem,” Rodgers said. As of Sunday, he said the Tallassee Police Department had received information an individual matching those descriptions had also committed the same crimes See ROBBERY • Page 3

Surveillance footage captured this image of an unidentified male suspected in the string of burglaries stretching through Auburn into Georgia. Submitted / The Tribune

Planning commission announces big changes

IDB project set to bring new jobs

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Multi-million dollar secret project under wraps

The Tallassee City Planning Commission held a brief but eventful meeting last week and announced a new member, along with several new businesses and some big changes for a few businesses in the area. The commission introduced Joseph (Joey) Scarborough III early in the meeting. Scarborough filled the second vacant commissioner position. The new city building official, John Stonaker, was announced to the commission at the last meeting. He has resumed the role as a city representative at the meetings. Previously Rob Ryegall, a planning commissioner and member of the city council, had acted as the city representative. Scarborough is the son of the Tallassee attorney Joseph Scarborough See COMMISSION • Page 3

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The MLK Day march and ceremony brought out a number of people who walked a mile on Gilmer Pkwy on a cold Monday morning.

CELEBRATING THE DREAM

A small, dedicated group heard from city and religious leaders By JOHN W. PEELER Managing Editor

The Martin Luther King Day march set out from Gilmer Parkway on a cold Monday morning, and the marchers sang and held signs for onlookers along the way over their mile long route.

They started at East Tallassee United Methodist Church and Tallassee Mayor Bobby Payne met with the group as they gathered before the march. Tallassee Police Chief Jimmy Rodgers III and about three members of the TPD escorted the small but dedicated group to Log Circle where they gathered before the ceremony held at Jerusalem

Missionary Baptist Church. At the church, Payne, along with council member Charles Blalock and Rev. Booker T. Murdock spoke to the crowd of marchers and members of the Tallassee Martin Luther King Jr. Committee, who helped organize the event. See MLK • Page 2

The Industrial Development Board has named a roughly $6.5 million project that is set to bring about 15 jobs to the area and add a new facility to an industry located in Tallassee. The chairman of the IDB, Richard Dorley, said it is going to be an expansion of a pre-existing industry, not the introduction of new one. He called it Project Reseal and said for confidentiality purposes the name of the company would not be revealed, which wished to remain anonymous for the time. “This will be an increase of jobs in Tallassee and a capital investment in the city and the county,” Dorley said. He said it was a project the IDB had been working on to get an expansion of industry. It will require a mixture of See IDB• Page 2

New businesses coming to Carville thanks to rezoning ordinance By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Anyone who has driven through Carville lately is sure to have noticed the new businesses in the area. For many years Carville was full of empty buildings that stood as a reminder of what was. Thanks to the efforts of the planning commission’s recent rezoning, new businesses seem to be popping up on a regular basis. “Carville is beginning to grow,” Councilman David Stough said. “Turf Tactics … they cleaned that building up, it looks good. We’re about to have a muffler shop opening up, Main Street Transmission shop and

down the road a little Mr. Tate has opened up a car lot. He has some nice vehicles, too.” The owners of Turf Tactics in Carville, says there are many benefits to owning a business in Carville. “I like it because in the summer and spring people will stop by and share a Coke with us. We can sit outside and wave at everybody when they go by. It just feels good,” said Kat Raiford, who owns Turf Tactics along with her husband Greg. It is the small town atmosphere that Carville has managed to hold on to over the years, which appeals to so many of the See CARVILLE • Page 2

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Community group plans to meet MLK with mayor, city council and planning commission By COREY ARWOOD Outlook Staff Writer

The president of the Community Development Corporation, Kim Adams, said she plans to discuss Tallassee’s community development, the importance of civic engagement and the city’s economic growth in the next CDC board meeting. Adams said it would be a sort of open joint meeting between the mayor, the city council, the planning commission and the CDC during their scheduled board meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at City Hall. She said the presentation was “just an accumulation of thoughts and ideas” from her participation in economic development classes and information from courses that she had recently attended. Although it was not a formal presentation, she said it was only about 15 minutes taken from their meeting in order, as Adams said, “to educate my board more than anybody else about community economic development,

how important it is for citizen’s to be involved in their community and what’s necessary for economic growth.” At the last city planning commission meeting, planning commissioner Joyce Vella, made an announcement about the open CDC meeting. “We have gone to seminars where they’re teaching us about city structure and everything and we’re going to present it,” Vella said. “We wanted the planning commission and also the council and the public to come in and see what we have gone through, it’s going to be a PowerPoint and discussion.” Adams said she and Vella had attended some of the same classes and courses from where she is drawing the information for her presentation. Adams also announced she would be leaving Tallassee soon and would no longer be the president of the CDC upon the end of its fiscal year term around the end of September. She said she would travel back to Tallassee for their scheduled board meetings and currently there is no replacement lined up to take her place as CDC president.

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skilled and non-skilled positions, Dorley said. He would not go into specifics about wages, but said wage would be average to the industry standard, whatever that might be. He also said he had no

idea when the positions would become available, but said it was up to the company to make any announcement regarding the project. At the last monthly IDB meeting Dorley said an

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announcement was made regarding tax abatements for Project Reseal. He said estimates were still being received for the project’s total cost and investment. “We’re probably looking at $6.5 million that’s the total capital investment,” Dorley said. Even though it is still in its formative stages Dorley said the project is all but a certainty, and it was “pretty much going to happen.” “We’re almost to the point where we can’t turn back,” Dorley said. As for the anonymity, Dorley said , “We keep it confidential until the company is ready to reveal itself … they like to keep things under wraps until everything is a sure enough go.”

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The tone was positive at the end of the march on Log Circle, and two committee members said their efforts were productive, despite the cold and the group’s relatively small number. “We feel like it was a great success, we wish more people had turned out,” said Regina Crapps, an MLK committee member. “We’re trying to make this a bigger thing … it has declined since last year, we really wish it would grow more because it’s a positive thing and it’s something that we should recognize here in Tallassee and everywhere.” Committee member, Charles Long Jr., said earlier this was about the seventh year for the march and ceremony, which was a collaboration between local churches such as Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist, Oak Valley United Methodist and St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Blalock said he addressed the crowd at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and there was an overall high tone throughout the proceedings. He said he was focused on what came next, what happened after the march. “The way I look at Martin Luther King Day is not necessarily a day of ceremonies and a day of marching, I think it’s a day of accomplishing something,” Blalock said. Blalock said he was referring to community betterment and concrete plans like helping to clean. By that, he said he meant having another project to immediately move

forward to, something to better the community. “Maybe we should have hit the streets in the neighborhood, done something to make our streets look a little better,” Blalock said. He also spoke about voting and what he said was the disproportionately small number of black voters that turnout to the polls. He said the trend disturbed him, and spoke of his own struggles securing the right to vote in the late ‘50s to mid ‘60s. “I started in 1958 standing in that line at the courthouse in Elmore County, and I stood in that line from 1958 to 1965,” Blalock said. He said his message was about momentum and building upon the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tallassee Police Chief, Jimmy Rodgers III marched the entirety of the mile down Gilmer Parkway. He gave his thoughts on the importance of the police being represented at the event. “I think that the steps have been made years ago that we need to continue moving in the direction where it’s more of a unity throughout the entire community,” Rodgers said. “This is one of many avenues that we at the police department like to participate in that show our support for this type of event and any other event that’s beneficial to the community.”

Carville home and business owners in the area. “If you’ve ever traveled to a big city, a lot of times people don’t even make eye contact. Being over here it’s nice because something as simple as a wave can change someone’s day,” Kat Raiford said. Businesses in Carville share that small town camaraderie. Not only do they do business with each other, they look out for one another. “Working with the businesses around here like Hornsby, C&M (Charles

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and Margret) they work on our vehicles and we get to turn around and put our money back into Tallassee,” Kat Raiford said. “I think it’s good we all look out for each other. That’s huge. It’s like a business neighbor watch.” While business is expanding in the Carville area, the hope is to see this growth continue. “I hope we can expand and do more things to come,” she said. Last year the Planning Commission rezoned much of the area in an effort to bring new busi-

nesses not only to Carville, but also throughout the city of Tallassee. “It’s good that the planning commission changed all that to commercial land about a year ago so that this could happen,” said Councilman Rob Rygiel, who is on the Tallassee Planning Commission. If the recent growth in Carville is a precursor of what is to come, the people of Tallassee can expect to see even more development of new businesses.

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JAMES “TREY” TAYLOR ACCOMPLISH IN 4 YEARS? * Resurfaced ~80 miles of paved roads; 19 roads in District 2 alone *Put into operation new dirt road resurfacing project with 5 dirt roads resurfaced in District 2 alone *Implemented BLUEPRINT 2020 plan totaling $36 million in road, bridge, and facility improvements including new Emergency Operations Center *Additional $9 million from ALDOT allocated for road and bridge projects *Partnered with St. of Alabama to expand water main to Madix, saving and creating new jobs in Eclectic *Partnered with Tallassee Industrial Bd. to expand GKN, saving jobs and creating new ones *Partnered with Eclectic and Tallassee on road projects within town/city limits including road widening project to Tallassee Elementary School *Allocated $100,000 to Elmore Co. Vol. Firefighter Assoc. to build training facility *Allocated funds to each District 2 school *Implemented new departmental and non-profit organization budget hearings for increased accountability and made open to the public *Began recording Commission mtgs. for improved public access and Commission transparency through Elmore County website *Maintained a balanced county budget entire term

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The Missoula Children’s Theater held their annual performance Saturday in the Tallassee High School auditorium. This year the group performed Alice in Wonderland. Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) is a world-renowned children’s theatre company based in Missoula, Montana, and has been touring the United States for more than 30 years.

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Robbery further north on Interstate 85 in Coweta County, Georgia. “At this point we’re working with all those jurisdictions in trying to identify this individual,” Rodgers said. “Meetings are scheduled later this week with investigators from Coweta County, and the city of Auburn to combine efforts together to try to apprehend the suspect,” Rodgers said. He said that on Saturday night around 10 p.m., when the business was getting ready to close, the individual mentioned entered the store and approached the register area. “The guy came in around 9:50. He had on a New York Knicks hat and sunshades,” said Jamond Thomas, a manager for the Dollar General on Notasulga Highway. Before the suspect robbed the store he made sure he was the only person in the store, Thomas said. “He circled the store to see if any customers were around,” Thomas said. “After he circled the stop, he came to the front and he picked up a bag of sour patch kids. He purchased those first. Once he (the cashier) opened the register to give him his change,

Commission Jr., of Scarborough and Griggs LLC. The younger Scarborough said short of going to Auburn and working in North Carolina for a few years he was a life long resident of Tallassee and lives here with his wife, Kami, and two children, which he said factored into his interest in the commission. Scarborough III operates the Millstead Farm Group cotton gin, south of Tallassee. “Man, I’m going to sound like a dork , like a real old guy here,” said Scarborough III, who is 38. “As you get older, you know got a couple of kids now, definitely interested in the future of Tallassee, more interested because you know I grew up here and I think it’s a real good place to raise kids, own a business. I just want my kids to have the same childhood as I did and the same opportunities in this town that I did.” Stonaker listed the new businesses, some of which were operating and others set to open soon. Tate Automotive, owned by Bryan Tate; Main Street Transmission, owned by Christopher Austin and Sonnie’s Automotive Machine, owned by John Spadine, were the new automotive businesses slated to open in the area within the next few weeks. There was also one restaurant,

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that’s when he reached in his pocket and stuck the cashier up. They say he parked his car down at the donut shop. Once he left here he ran down there to his vehicle.” Thomas said the suspect made off with $269. This is the second time that this Dollar General has been robbed. “Both times that we’ve been robbed here it’s happened after 9:30,” he said. “We’re the only place open that late over here. We would like to close earlier but we can’t. It’s scaring the neighbors in the neighborhood. When it hits close to home, they don’t want us to be open that late either.” So far there have been no leads given from anyone in the community, and Rodgers said that given the other cases that have developed in the meantime it is probably not a Tallassee resident. Rodgers said that so far there have been no injuries in any of the robberies. Police are asking anyone with information on this individual to contact The Tallassee Police Department. He is believed to be behind a rash of robberies spanning from Alabama to Georgia.

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Rubies Heart and Soul, owned by Ruby Connell, set to open in February. Stonaker gave a few details about a new gym scheduled to open on Gilmer Avenue. Other than the location, there was not much known about the gym though, including its name and when it would open, but co owner Shannon Graham, of Tallassee, said in a telephone interview after the meeting, it should be open to the public in about three weeks. Stonaker updated the commission on the status of the roughly $400,000 worth of renovations set for the Chrysler dealership. “I’m real proud of what they’re doing up there … they’re spending a lot of money but they’re going to make something that really looks good and makes our town look better on that end of town,” Stonaker said. Similar renovations are expected at the Ford dealership in town, as well. The commission also continued reviewing the zoning ordinance book and making grammatical and wording changes. Meetings are held at City Hall on the second Tuesday of the month.

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Mack Daugherty On March 1, 2016 elect a commissioner who has spent a lifetime of volunteer service to his country, state, county and community. “I firmly believe that one of our primary responsibilities and opportunities, while on this earth, is to strive to make a positive difference in someone’s life. I would be extremely humbled and honored to have the opportunity to serve as your Elmore County District Two County Commissioner. Thank you for your vote on March 1st, and may God bless you and your families!” “Mack is a good man, a man of character and integrity, and I’m proud to call him my friend. There’s not many times you can vote for someone (rather than against), but Mack is someone you can.” Chief Justice Roy Moore – Alabama Supreme Court “I can’t think of anyone that I would rather have as my county commissioner than my long-time friend and fellow veteran, Mack Daugherty. I have known Mack for many years, and you won’t Ànd a more reputable, Christian man. I have no doubt that Mack will serve us well, and I whole heartedly support him. I am a 93 year old WWII veteran, and I have met many people in my lifetime, and I can certainly vouch for the character and capabilities of this man. We would do well to put him in ofÀce.” James Monroe Grif¿th – Eclectic, Alabama “ I am happy to offer my support to Mack Daugherty, for Elmore County Commissioner District Two. Mack is adamantly opposed to Home Rule (the granting of additional powers to the county commission to pass resolutions, pertaining to the citizens who choose to live in the unincorporated areas of the county, etc.) I have no doubt that Mack will vigorously protect our property rights against unneeded government regulations.” Jay Fomby – Kent, Alabama “I once heard it said that if you want to know the true character of a man, just ask his neighbors. I have been Mack Daugherty’s neighbor for almost (44) years, and I have known him even longer. Mack is a person of the highest moral character and integrity. In fact, I have so much conÀdence in Mack’s integrity and leadership ability, that if I had to pick someone to handle my personal Ànances and business affairs, I would not hesitate for a moment to pick Mack to do so. Mack has a servant’s heart, and he will listen to his constituents and will serve them well.” Thomas C. Ingram, Ret. – State of Alabama Dept. of Transportation “I have known Mack Daugherty for the past (25) years and have always found him to be a person of impeccable integrity and high moral values. Mack relates well to all people and has a genuine concern for the welfare of everyone. He is a gifted musician and an excellent leader. Mack is an authentic Christian gentleman.” Dr. John Ed Mathison – Montgomery, Alabama

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Abandonment is punishable by law By REA CORD Executive Director Elmore County Humane Society

ur “Getting Down with the Dawgs” DRAWDOWN is coming up Feb. 20, so make sure to stop by the shelter for your ticket(s) and your chance to win $10,000. Last year we sold out of tickets before the 20th so don’t delay getting your ticket(s). With the purchase of a $100 ticket you will have a 1-in-300 opportunity to win $10,000 (you do not have to be present to win the grand prize). Besides a chance to win big, each ticket holder and guest will also get a delicious buffet dinner, chance for door prizes, cash bar and so much more. “Getting Down with the Dawgs” Drawdown will be at the Entertainment Center, Wind Creek Wetumpka, 100 River Oaks Drive, Wetumpka, Feb. 20. 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, Wetumpka, AL 36092 — get your ticket(s) now, buy one as a gift, or purchase one in the name of a special organization you support. For any questions, call 334-567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth.net.

Abandon — this word is one we know far too much about at our shelter. Our dogs and cats are domesticated animals that are no longer truly capable of ‘living off the land’ no matter what some may think. They depend on us for their care and well being which is why abandoning a dog or cat is not only morally wrong, but punishable as a Class A Misdemeanor as Cruelty to Animals under the Alabama Code Section 13A-11-240(b). This code states: “the word cruel, as used in this article shall mean: Every act, omission, or neglect, including abandonment, where unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering, including abandonment, is caused or where unnecessary pain or suffering is allowed to continue.” Is abandonment a significant problem in our area? Yes. Every week we deal with pets that have been dumped out on roads and other’s property, left in homes and yards after their owners have moved, left alone with no provisions for care when the owners go on extended vacation, thrown out of moving vehicles, etc. It is unfathomable to those of us who care about animal welfare that a fellow human could do something so despicable yet most who do so go unpunished and others are left to care for these often-unexpected pets that end up at their front door. While we may be mad at the

people who dump these pets, we commend all those who take them in, pick them up off the side of road, take the sick and injured to veterinarians, try to find the owners and do all they can to help these scared and bewildered pets to better lives. These abandoned pet are a huge reason for shelter’s existence but since 37 percent of our intake are owner surrendered pets there is absolutely no reason for any pet to be discarded or abandoned by their owner. We would much rather have an owner surrender a pet they can no longer keep or take care of than abandon that pet to a potentially terrible fate. We are open for intake six days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and we do promise to do everything in our power to find loving & committed homes for as many of our pets as we possibly can. If you have any questions about surrendering a pet or if you have found a stray or believe an animal to have been abandoned, please call us at 334-567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth. net for assistance. Our shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road (Highway 9) in Wetumpka — take Highway 231 North, turn right onto Highway 9 and we are the very first thing on the left.

Some sports documentaries are better than some sports events

ver the year-end holiday season, viewers of cable or satellite television have come to expect marathons of certain programs on certain channels. The SyFy Channel’s non-stop New Year’s proffering of original Twilight Zone episodes just completed its 21st cycle (and “The Invaders” is still, arguably, the standout episode from that classic series, which ran from 1959-1964). Then there’s WTBS’s annual presentation of back-to-back broadcasts of A Christmas Story for 24 hours. That non-stop redundancy just completed its 20th annual cycle, and one wonders how many viewers have been able to memorize the entire movie’s dialogue. And this year, I noticed that more than one ESPN channel was running programs from that sports broadcaster’s redoubtable “30 for 30” series. Originally created for that network’s 13th anniversary in 2010, the programming has since expanded, and now totals some 90 documentaries (three “volumes” of 30 episodes each), as well as a 13-install-

ment series called ESPN Films Presents, and an alternate series called ESPN 30 For 30 Shorts found on the sports channel’s website. Directors for “30 for 30” documentaries have included luminaries such as Barry Levinson, Spike Jonze and John Singleton, as well as actors like Peter Berg and Tate Donovan. Obviously, many viewers would have seen certain episodes previously, but here was a chance to revisit those programs, or check out a lot of new ones. And ESPN seemed to do a decent job of laying out documentaries in a “buffet-style” presentation, with appropriate scheduling. For example, “The U” and “The U Part 2” were shown back-to-back. Directed by University of Miami alumni Billy Corben, the two documentaries present a straight-on look at that college’s recent football history and the accompanying scandals and criminal behavior of players. In the mid-‘90s, one periodical published an article titled “The Miami Record,” which chronicled the arrest

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The SoCalled Column By Willie G. Moseley records of football players instead of citing gridiron statistics. Things were so bad that in the mid-‘90s, Sports Illustrated called — on its front cover — for the termination of the Miami football program. Many of the “30 for 30” documentaries involve controversial behavior by famous athletes that has been investigated over time and has fractured many a legacy or legend. Oftentimes, performance-enhancing drugs are cited. Sprinter Marion Jones’ Olympic scandal gets examined, and “Brian and the Boz” asserts that former football player Brian Bosworth had a larger-than-life, steroid-fueled alter ego. There are also several decent boxing documentaries, including a 2013 effort called “No

Más,” which chronicles the infamous end to the second match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran, and a journey by Leonard, decades later, to Panama to meet with Duran (the American fighter described the reunion as “awkward”). The title of “Chasing Tyson” concerns an elusive matchup between Evander Holyfield and the so-called “Baddest Man on the Planet.” Put off for years by numerous roadblocks (including Iron Mike’s imprisonment), the resulting matches with Tyson — particularly the second, were, again, infamous. Moreover, Holyfield’s no role model himself, so a viewer probably can’t relate to his socalled frustration. As for documentaries concerning sports in this area, there’s “You Don’t Know Bo” (a biography of Bo Jackson), “Ghosts of Ole Miss” (about the University of Mississippi’s unbeaten football season, juxtaposed with the attempt of James Meredith to integrate that school the same fall), and “Roll Tide/War Eagle,” which does justice to this state’s fabled

football rivalry and includes commentary from uber-fan Harvey Updyke, who poisoned the trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. The same folks that created the “30 for 30” series have also made some 24 (so far) documentaries under the “SEC Storied” banner, and a lot of those were being broadcast on the SEC Network around the end of the year. Among the interesting ones were “In Search of Derrick Thomas (a bio of the late Alabama/Kansas City Chiefs player) and “The Book of Manning,” a nicelydone profile of the state of Mississippi’s first family of football (although the redundant scenes of Archie looking through a scrapbook are a bit tedious). I’m not particularly an intense sports fan, but almost anytime a documentary can do truth and justice to a particular subject (even if a lot of people root against such teams or athletes), it usually makes for decent viewing. The “30 for 30” programs and associated fare are always worth checking out.

Citizens are encouraged to express their concerns to cable providers

he commission routinely receives inquiries from citizens requesting information about services provided by cable companies for Elmore County. The Code of Alabama 1975, Section 11-27-1 authorizes the county commission to grant franchises for the installation of poles or conduits within the boundary lines of public roads, highways, or rights-of-way for the operation of television. The franchises shall only apply in unincorporated areas of the county, and exclusive franchises are prohibited. Each provider’s franchise agreement includes terms to expand services to unserved areas of the county based on the density of residences in a specific area. The following providers currently offer services in select areas of Elmore County: AT&T Alabama, 334-557-6500, www.att. com/local/alabama; Bright House Cable, 334-567-4344, www.brighthouse.com; Charter Communications, 877-906-9121, www.charter.com and Com-Link Cable TV Inc., 800-722-2805,www.comlinkinc. net. The Federal Communications Commission Telecommunications Act of 1996 established a “benchmark” rate

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Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse

Hubbard trial continues to be noteworthy

good many of the news stories that were the most noteworthy events of 2015 will continue into this new year of 2016 and may repeat as the major headlines of this year. Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard will go on trial in his home of Lee County in early spring. Hubbard, the Republican Speaker, is the architect and leader of the GOP takeover of the Alabama House. Ironically, one of the cornerstone issues heralded by Hubbard in his coup was ethics reform. Interestingly, one of the most incriminating emails revealed during discovFlowers ery was one in which Hubbard essentially asked his buddy, former Gov. Bob Riley, why in the world did we pass that ethics law? Hubbard has been indicted on 23 felony counts of ethics law violations. These ethics canons were passed and heralded by Hubbard and his leadership team in the House, which has remained loyal to Hubbard throughout the course of his trial. Hubbard was indicted in 2014. The GOP dominated House reelected him Speaker in January 2015 as the new quadrennium began. Their justification was that in America you are innocent until proven guilty. During 2015 there were ongoing legal battles between the state prosecutors and Hubbard’s attorneys. These skirmishes filled the news periodically throughout the year. The case continuation seemed to cause some disintegration of Hubbard’s political hold on the House. In addition, the protracted budget fight that lasted most of 2015 created tension and discord. During the last Special Session, while dealing with the General Fund Budget, some of the GOP backbenchers challenged Hubbard and some actually called for his resignation. Rep. Phil Williams of Huntsville actually launched a campaign to run against Hubbard as Speaker. Hubbard’s trial is set to begin in late March so the Speaker will be absent from the presiding post for most of the Regular Session while attending his trial. If he is convicted on any of the 23 counts, not only will he have to vacate the Speakership but he will also be forced to leave the House entirely. Hubbard’s successor would be elected among the House of Representatives. Regardless of the outcome this story portends to be one of the leading news stories of 2016. Speaking of the legislature, an issue that arose in 2015 and should be resolved this year has strangely gone completely under the radar screen. Alabama’s House and Senate district lines, which were drawn and adopted in 2013, are up in the air. Our current legislature was elected in 2014 under these lines. When drawing the lines, the Legislative Reapportionment Committee meticulously complied with every aspect of the existing Voting Rights Laws and judicial holdings. Minority districts were preserved and even enhanced. Under Alabama’s 2014 redistricting the state’s racial compliance, as called for under the Voting Rights Act, is one of the fairest in the nation. It was thought by most observers that a perfunctory appeal of the lines by the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Democratic Conference was nothing more than a Hail Mary. Indeed, a three judge federal panel approved the state’s plan. However, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the case on appeal and in a surprise 5-4 decision in March remanded the case back to the three judge panel to reconsider. Justice Stephen Breyer, in writing for the majority of the Supreme Court, said the judges should look at the individual districts to determine whether they were racially gerrymandered. The Supreme Court is plowing new ground in Alabama and in other southern states by saying that black voters were “packed and stacked” in majority-minority districts stifling their power in the legislative process. In August, the panel asked the plaintiffs to submit maps to comply with the ambiguous Supreme Court ruling. They did so in September. The three judge federal panel could rule on the maps at any time. Even though most of the changes suggested by the plaintiffs are minor and subtle and do not affect most existing lines, the federal courts could very well call for new legislative elections this year. If that happens it would be as big a story as the Hubbard trial. 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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Sixteen Candles

year ago, our friends David and Leann Lawrence threw us a fifteenth anniversary party. People from throughout our married lives were in town for the surprise, as well as all the great food and fellowship. It was an evening to remember. This weekend, Sena Thibodeaux Bird and I marked sixteen years of marriage. No milestone, no special party, no jewels or trips. In fact, we used a buy-one-get-one-free coupon at Huddle House. And yet, somehow this anniversary seemed like so much more time had passed. Looking back to January of 2000, when the deal was done. Y2K had just occurred, and everything was bright, shiny, and new. A lot has changed since then. And this year, perhaps since my oldest daughter is in college and the next oldest has made it to the high school, we seemed … old. I recalled my father dropping me off at the wrong school once. I was in the tenth grade at Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery. I couldn’t drive yet, but was already bagging groceries

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anniversary: Sena and I have survived job changes, near-death experiences, moves, new vehicles, money worries, multiple By Michael childbirths, first days of school, and so much more. Bird But we have learned so much along the way. at Winn-Dixie. I’ve been Most of all, I feel that at this grocery thing a long we are beyond blessed. time! People may make fun of Daddy dropped me our large family, but we off at Goodwyn Jr. High wouldn’t have it any other School. This was near way. And having all the the end of my sophomore grandparents around to year! I remember my attend these awards days, pride being injured, as in Missoula plays, dance “you think I’m too little recitals and ball games is for high school,” or somesomething that will only thing to that effect. mean more to all of the My dad spoke words I children with the passage still remember: “I feel like of time. I should be driving myself Last fall, we returned to to high school.” the scene of the crime: the I think I get it now. church where we married See, I was in high in January 2000. We went school only about eighteen back there and stood in years after my parents the exact spot where our had left. To a teenager, official wedding photo was that’s an eternity, like taken by a professional going from B.C. to A.D. or photographer. Our children something. were on the other side of I also was attending the camera this time. I had the very same school they an 8X10 printed. attended, which had to I had the picture be strange for them. My framed and now it’s on mom and dad were, and the wall next to the origiare, young parents. I look nal. And may I say, Sena much older than they do Thibodeaux Bird is even today. My hard living has more beautiful today than aged me, I guess. she was sixteen years ago! Back to the sixteenth Happy anniversary.

Bird’s Eye View

Sayings and living by them

y daddy was a stickler about certain things. When we were going to town or meeting people he would say, it doesn’t hurt anyone to wash their faces and hands, comb their hair and straighten their clothes. He didn’t tell us what we had to do just what he expected. I don’t guess many peoples daddy said things like that to them today. They wear fleece pajamas to town, holey tank tops, white spandex pants so tight you can see their underwear beneath them. Their hair hasn’t seen a comb in ages and a wear pair of worn out flip-flops. Now, let me add a few to live by things. Never owe anyone. My daddy never owed a single person in my lifetime. Mama would buy groceries during the week and settle up on the weekend but that wasn’t daddy. When he met a man on the street whether it was a banker, grocer, or anyone else, daddy could say hello without fear that he would be dunned for a debt. If anyone owed anyone it would be the other person not daddy. He tried to instill this in his children. My brother got killed in an automobile acci-

The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley dent, daddy sent me to town checking to see if my brother owed anyone. The only debt he had was a few dollars at George Arnold Weldon’s Western Auto and he said forget it, but daddy gave me the money and said pay him and thank him for your kindness. Why these jobs fell on me I don’t know but it was always my duty to take care of this kind of situation. When I was a boy nothing was more embarrassing to me than to go off with a bunch of friends, broke as could be and then someone suggest stopping for a coke. Not to have the nickel it takes is a bad, bad feeling. When my boy and granddaughters were coming up I made sure if they went out they had a little money with them. If they go somewhere to eat they have the price of a meal. I never want them to have to make an excuse as I did many years ago. I have known families that never joke; that’s their business but my fam-

ily jokes with each other every day. I hope I can make them laugh every day and they can make me do the same. Some people make me sad. They don’t seem to want to be happy. Sometimes I think they get their happiness by being unhappy. These are the people that always bring bad news with statements such as, I guess you heard about Bill’s oldest boy or Susie’s daughter. Never good only bad. Then there are the people that look for you to make a mistake so they can correct you. They get all their pleasures out of finding you in a mistake. It may be a grammatical error or just an error, they are ready to pounce on you and let you know you have made a mistake. I remember when I was in school and someone had to come before the class, if they made a mistake it hurt me as bad as it did them. I don’t guess there is a person reading this commentary that doesn’t have at least one or two sayings that have been passed down through their families. Most of it is very good advice. Seems like we would all be better people if we went by advice given by their elders.

Trump win could bring tears for country

ometimes it seems as if life is less believable than a television show. This is one of those times. Maybe there were those who believed when he tossed his “Make America Great Again” cap in the ring that Donald Trump had a real chance at earning the Republican nomination for president of the United States. If so, I’d have to believe they were few. After all, Jeb Bush – an heir to Granger one of the great political dynasties of our age – was sure to be in the field. He had not only his rep, but also tons of money and was poised to give Hillary Clinton a run for her money. Well, a funny thing happened on Jeb’s romp to the Republican nomination. Trump began to attract huge crowds at his rallies, including one of his largest assemblies at an affair in Mobile. Polls began to show that he’d jumped to a large early lead. “He’ll fade,” said the voices of the Republican establishment, still believing that Jeb, with the Bush name and the inexplicable exclamation point in his logo, would come roaring to the front of the pack. The crowds kept packing the Trump rallies. Trump kept leading the polls. And the media gave him all the free television time he could ask for, discussing the arc of his candidacy with experts – both supporter and foe – and, yes, the candidate himself. The other candidates found it hugely difficult to get a word in a newscast edgewise. Time passed. Little changed. Even when Trump began to say seemingly politically deadly things like how we should impose a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on,” he gained support. In fact, candidates who, in any other time, would likely have been more sensible, turned and embraced his fanatically anti-Muslim language. Even last night, when Trump was faced down by Sen. Ted Cruz about Trump’s “questioning” of Cruz’s qualification for the presidency because he was born in Canada, no less than a former law professor to Cruz, President Obama and others, Harvard Law’s Laurence Tribe, came quickly to Trump’s side. “To his kind of judge, Cruz ironically wouldn’t be eligible, because the legal principles that prevailed in the 1780s and ’90s required that someone actually be born on US soil to be a ‘natural born’ citizen,” Tribe told CNN. And Tribe is right. To Cruz and others of his ilk, talk of the Constitution being a “living document” – and having assumed the kind of life that would make Cruz constitutionally eligible in the current election – would most times be termed constructionist and deemed just a rung below blasphemy. So, here we are. Ben Carson, John Kasich, Chris Christie, Rand Paul, Mike Huckabee and Carly Fiorina stand no chance. All are very nearly flatlining in polls. Despite a Friday endorsement from Lindsey Graham, which could help him in Southern states, Jeb continues to struggle both in debates and in the polls. Cruz is struggling with demons related to campaign loans and his very presidential qualification. That leaves us with another Floridian, Sen. Marco Rubio, and Trump. Rubio is smart enough and a good debater, but his Gang of Eight immigration background where he sided with that darned liberal New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, is likely to hurt him. So, last night, no less than former George W. Bush press secretary Ari Fleischer said that Trump had a “60 percent chance” of earning the Republican presidential nomination. * Insert heavy sigh here * Yes, I laughed when Trump announced his candidacy. Now, I feel much more like crying. Not for any of the other Republican presidential candidates, but for my country.

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Obituaries John W. Moseley, Sr.

Mr. John W. Mosley, Sr. (SGM Ret.), a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, at the age of 78. Funeral services will be Monday, January 18, 2016, at 2:00PM (CST) from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 2:00PM (EST) at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Phenix City, Alabama, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Mosley is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mrs. Patricia W. Mosley; Mama, Mrs. Eula Bridges; children, John W. Mosley, Jr., Lisa “Pearl” Reid (J.R.), Billy Mosley (Kathi) and Sheri M. Fowler (David); eight grandchildren, Joshua (Lani), Brandi, Brittney, Brandon, Heather (Damon), Hunter, Whitney and Jarid; greatgrandchildren, Madison, Toree, Eli, Melanie, Cael and Gavin; special cousins, Ernest Mosley (Joyce) and Francis Baker; numerous other family and friends that he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Lucille Mosley; Daddy, Robert “Pop” Bridges; brother, R.L. Mosley; sister, Dorothy Gregory; grandson, John Mosley,

III and granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Mosley. Mr. Mosley graduated with the first graduating class of Robert E. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama, and later he achieved a professional military education. Mr. Mosley served his country honorably and proudly for 42 years, 11 months, 7 days. He loved hunting and fishing. He loved and worked very hard for his family for a long time; he truly worshipped his wife and kids. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 19, 2016, from 1:00PM (CST) until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Agness Casaday

Mrs. Agness Casaday, 80, of Dadeville, passed away January 12, 2016. She was born June 2, 1935. Visitation will be Thursday, January 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, January 15, at 11:00 am at Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Dana Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. She is survived by daughter, Connie

Carpenter (Morgan) of Opelika; granddaughter, Lauren Carpenter; sister, Lorene Roberts of New Orleans, LA; brother-inlaw, Ferrell Casaday (Maxine) of Red Hill; and sister-in-law, Edna Earl Turner (Billy) of Dadeville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Casaday; an infant daughter; her parents, Luther and Lillian McGhee; brothers, Charlie McGhee, Dallas McGhee, Dewitt McGhee and Ralph McGhee; sisters, Florence Umphress, Louise Davis, Betty Jean Bass and Dettie Gentry. She was a member of Union United Methodist Church. She was one of the founding members of Union Volunteer Fire Department and served as EMT-2 and EMS Director. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Union Volunteer Fire Department, 5171 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853 or to Union United Methodist Church, 4428 Highway 50, Dadeville, AL 36853. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Marlene Davis Barnette

Mrs. Marlene Davis Barnette, 79, of Tallassee, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born January 4, 1937.

Religion Briefs • Seman Congregational Christian Church on Alabama Highway 9 having a revival with Brother Scott Jordan Jan. 13. Service time is 7 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. • Wellspring Community Church in Millbrook will host The Underground at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 featuring surviving The Fall! Have free food and hang out afterward. Evening filled with rockin music, lights, and a great time with friends. • Healing Waters Church of God in Eclectic will host a Youth Rally at 5 p.m. Jan. 16. Free pizza, games and prizes to follow. Praise and worship by Trend Setters Youth Praise Band from Beacon of Hope and its drama team with the word being brought by Matt Parker. All are encouraged to attend. • Living Word Church in Wetumpka will host Movie Night at 7 p.m. Jan. 16. “Courageous” will be the family-friendly movie shown. Popcorn and drinks will be served. There is no admission fee. Call 334-399-1486 for more information.

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 569-2825 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 567-4325 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

• Living Word Church in Wetumpka will host a night of Youth #takeover at 6 p.m. Jan. 24. There will be a worship band, a powerful youth-focused message with pizza and drinks to follow. It is all FREE! Call 334-498-4646 for more information. • New Home Baptist Church in Wetumpka will host SALT (Serving and Learing Together) Conference Feb. 4-5. To register and arrange lodging, contact Eric Sutton no later than Jan. 28. Call 334-567-5966 or 334-398-5697. • Shoal Creek Baptist Church will host “Eat Healthy! Live Healthy!” at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the main sanctuary. Registered dietitian Allan Higgenbotham will be the speical guest speaker. This is a free program sponsored by the Library Team of the church. It is open to the public. • Newsboys - We Believe, God’s Not Dead Tour will perform at 7 p.m. March 31 at Garrett Colisuem in Montgomery. Tickets start at $25. They may be purchased at ticketmaster.com or call 334-356-6866 for more information.

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 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-3665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist

• GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group will began meeting at Calvary Baptist Church in Wetumpka. The group will meet on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until noon and on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. There is a $25 registration fee to help cover cost of materials. The church is located at 504 West Osceola Street, Wetumpka. For more information, call the church office at 334-567-4729. •Community Fellowshippers meet at Cain’s Chapel United Methodist Church every third Wednesday at 11 a.m. The gathering includes devotion, program, prizes and covered dish luncheon. Local pastors and families encouraged to attend. • Calvary Baptist Church offers a Bible study “War Room” Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Uncle Bob’s Doghouse in Wetumpka. Everyone is invited. Call the church office at 334-452-1931 for more information. •Mulder Memorial United Methodist Church

210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 569-2851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 514-1097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 567-3668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-538-9415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 567-0620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., 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 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

Visitation will be Thursday, January 21, from 12 noon to 2 pm, at First Baptist Church of Tallassee, followed by the funeral service at 2 pm with Rev. Derek Gentle officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. She is survived by her son, Michael Barnette (Tiffany); brothers, Jim Davis (Deborah) and Mack Davis (Peggy); sister, Lee Ann Hammonds (Wayne); and grandchildren, Caroline Benjamin, Brandi Barnette, Payton Barnette, Morgan Barnette, Blake Barnette and Charlie Barnette. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ferman Webster Barnette Jr.; brother, Charles William “Butch” Davis; and a son, Mark W. Barnette. Marlene was a member of First Baptist Church of Tallassee and Tallassee Red Hatters. She served faithfully every year on activities for Relay for Life. Her grandchildren were the love of her life. Marlene had a vibrant love for people and a smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com

hosts a noon salad luncheon the third Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 334-567-4225 for more information. •First Presbyterian Church of Wetumpka holds a fellowship lunch every third Sunday after worship. •Celebrate Recovery, which deals with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups, holds meetings every Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church. •Christians of all denominations are invited to participate in a cooperative Bible Study held each Tuesday 1-2 p.m. at 103 West Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka The group is self-led and selects a book of the Bible to read through and study together. All are welcome. •Friendship Closet, a ministry of Friendship Baptist Church, is open the first Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Those who need clothes, shoes, etc. for women, men and children, may visit.

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

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Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore 567-8653 First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka 567-7865 First United Methodist Church 3350 Edgewood, Millbrook Harmony United Methodist Church 8000 Titus Rd., Titus Mulder Memorial United Methodist 3454 Fire Tower Rd., Wetumpka 567-4225 New Style United Methodist 64 Old Georgia Plank Spur, Wetumpka 567-9840 Oak Valley Station United Methodist 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee 541-3924 Pierce Chapel United Methodist 1003 Pierce Chapel Rd., Santuck 265-6099 Providence United Methodist 1540 Providence Rd., Titus Robinson Springs Methodist Church 5980 Main St., Millbrook Trinity United Methodist 135 Little Weoka Creek Rd., Equality 567-9997 Union United Methodist 691 Central Rd. Eclectic Wallsboro United Methodist 11066 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Millbrook Church of the Nazarene 3251 Browns Rd., Millbrook PENTECOSTAL Faith Deliverance Church 475 Jackson St., Elmore 567-9209 OTHER Central Bible Chapel 3630 Edgewood Rd., Millbrook Chapel of Praise Hwy. 14, Millbrook Cornerstone Full Gospel 9301 US Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 East Chapel MP Church Airport Rd., Millbrook Grace Bible Church 2251 Main St., Millbrook Gracepoint Community Church 78223 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka 514-9292 New Life Church - Millbrook Sanctuary Worship Center 1688 Ceasarville Rd., Wetumpka Servant Fellowship Church P O Box 1423, Wetumpka 567-2190 servantfellowshipchurch@windstream.net The Worship Center 2705 Williams Rd., Wetumpka Time of Refreshing Fellowship 117 E. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-7750 Victory Temple (Pentecostal church) 1173 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-7779 Words of Life Church 105 Cousins Rd., Wetumpka 514-2730

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Southside Middle School to participate in the Great Kindness Challenge By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Southside Middle School is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this year and they encourage the entire community to join in this campaign to spread kindness throughout Tallassee. The Great Kindness Challenge is one school week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. The goal is to create a culture of kindness on the campus. The program is free to join, easily implemented and has the power to increase tolerance, unity and respect for all. The FOCUS group at Southside Middle School is spearheading this initiative. “The FOCUS group is are students who want to promote activities that will promote a good school atmosphere and positive school climate,” said Pam Cox, guidance counselor at Southside Middle School. “We researched it and we felt as though kindness is something that’s worth promoting.” FOCUS formed a committee, which came up with activities to promote kindness throughout the school and the community. The committee created a list of simple acts of kindness for students at SMS. “For example, making a thank you

card for one of the cafeteria workers or bringing a flower to the secretary,” Cox said. “Just little things like that that anybody can do. Writing a kind note to one of your classmates who might be feeling down that day.” The FOCUS group committee created a flyer that lists suggested kind deeds to deliver to all the students at Southside. Once a student completes the activities on the list, that student can check them off. At the end of the week every student who turns in a flyer will have his or her name entered in a drawing. “We’re going to have several prizes that we’re going to draw for,” Cox said. In addition, there will be an essay contest for the Great Kindness Matters campaign. A mailbox has also been created for students to send kind words to others. “They have a kindness mailbox,” Cox said. “It’s a box that they’ve made and decorated. They’re going to have it in the cafeteria everyday and anyone who wants to write a kind letter to somebody in the school, maybe a classmate or someone in a different grade level, they can put it the kindness mailbox and the FOCUS group will deliver the mail the next day.” The FOCUS group committee has also “planted” a kindness tree in the lobby of Southside Middle School. For every five good deeds a student performs a leaf will be added to the kindness tree. The home-

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Southside Middle School is participating in the Great Kindness Challenge this year, which is one school week devoted to performing as many acts of kindness as possible. The goal is to create a culture of kindness on the campus.

room with the most leaves will receive a special prize. “They’re going to have a pizza party for the homeroom that adds the most leaves to the tree,” Cox said. Furthermore, the FOCUS group will visit each class on the fifth and sixthgrade hall to present a presentation on kindness, what it means and how important it is. “They are going to talk to them about

Southside Middle participates in Jeans for Teens By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Jeans for Teens is a campaign designed to help the homeless and others who are in need of jeans. Jeans make a great garment to donate because they can be worn multiple times between washes, they can be dressed up or down and because jeans are worn by so many they offer people a sense of normalcy. This year, Tallassee’s Southside Middle School is taking part in this community initiative. There will be a drop box in the lobby at the school. Students, parents and anyone who would like to give to the campaign are welcome to do so. The goal for SMS is two-fold. Help the community and instill quality values in the student body. “I think anytime we can do something that teaches our students to recycle and to do something to help others in need,” said Pam Cox, guidance counselor at Southside Middle School. “I think that’s always a positive.” The Jeans for Teens campaign is new to the middle school. The school hosts several drives throughout the year, with the most common being the canned food drive. This year, the school wanted to do something different, in addition to the traditional canned food drive. “I thought it (Jeans for Teens) was a neat idea, something different that we can do,” Cox said. The collected jeans will first be offered to students at SMS, that may need them, and the remaining jeans will go to local organizations that offer assistance to those in need of clothing. “They will go to students in our school first and then they’ll be donated to different organizations in our community who will put them to use,” she said. Cox not only welcomes the community to get involved in this initiative, she said she urges others to join in the effort to help people within the com-

munity. While this may seem like a perfect time to clean out the closet and donate those garments, remember only jeans are accepted in this campaign. “We are encouraging the community to join in, but we’re asking that they only bring jeans,” she said. The event will run through February 27th. Southside Middle School has established a goal to collect 500 jeans through this campaign. A collection box will be set up in the lobby at Southside Middle School.

The Tallassee Housing Authority is reopening its waiting list for Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Program on Tuesday, January 26th through Thursday, January 28th at the Tallassee Recreation Department located at 450 Gilmer Avenue. Only applications will be issued from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The HCV Program is a federally funded rental assistance program for low-income families/individuals, the elderly and disabled. The HCV Program provides eligible families an opportunity to rent from a private landlord of their choice within the Tallassee Area. Please call (334) 283-2801 for questions.

the activities that they have set up,” Cox said. “They are going to do that next week.” Cox said she hopes the students will carry this learning experience with them throughout their school years and into everyday life. “Our goal is to promote kindness, tolerance and spread a little love and joy,” she said. “We try to promote that in our school culture on an everyday basis.”

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Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet When: Jan. 21, 6-9:30 p.m. Where: Wetumpka Civic Center Details: Tickets are $35 per person or $250 for a table of eight. Speakers will be Mack and Ria Story. Call 334-2835151 for more information.

Millbrook Relay for Life Kickoff When: Jan. 26, 6 p.m. Where: Millbrook Civic Center

Artist reception at “The Kelly” When: Feb. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Where: Kelley Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery (408 S. Main St.), Wetumpka Details: Meet and greet the artists of “Abandoned Rural America” and “The Land: God’s Gift” and enjoy an RC Cola and Moon Pie as well as other Southern delicacies made and grown in rural Alabama.

Prattville Christian Open House When: Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-noon Where: Prattville Christian School Details: Informal event allows interested families to experience the PCA difference with campus tours and open discussions with school leadership. PCA is K3-12. Call 334-285-0077 Blood Drive When: Jan. 21, Noon-6 p.m. Where: Wind Creek Casino and Hotel of Wetumpka Details: Hosted by LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. Elmore County Parenting Expo When: Jan. 21, 5-7 p.m. Where: Wetumpka High School Details: This event is to help educate parents on things like cyber bullying, current drug trends, financial aid, college info, various parenting resources in our area, etc. Wind Creek’s food truck ‘Good to Go’ will be at the school providing Chicken Chili w/ cornbread to those that attend this event. Expo sponsored by the Elmore County Technical Center. Call 334-567-1218 for more information. Live in Concert: Boyz II Men When: Jan. 23, 8 p.m. Where: Wind Creek Entertainment Center, Wetumpka Details: The four-time Grammy Award winning group will perform for the first time in Wetumpka. In addition to four Grammys, the group won nine American Music Awards and nine Soul Train Awards. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.com Relay for Life Team Captains University When: Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Faulkner University, Harris Building, Room 101; 5345 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery Details: Email Amber Voss, Community Manager, Relay For Life at amber.voss@cancer.org Blood Drive When: Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Walmart of Millbrook Details: Hosted by LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. Prattville Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade When: Jan. 23, 11 a.m. Where: Downtown Prattville Details: The celebration starts at 11 a.m. followed by the parade at 2 p.m. From the Heart Pocket...Letters and Music of the Civil War When: Jan. 23, 7 p.m. Where: Tallassee High School Auditorium Details: A theatrical production that takes audiences back to the time between 1861 and 1865 when Confederate soldiers were engaged in battles, marches and the trauma of war agsinst the Union. Advance tickets are $8 each and $10 at the door. Call 334-283-2722 or 334-283-6888 for more information. Taste of Elmore County When: Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. Where: Wetumpka Civic Center

Elmore County Relay for Life Kickoff Battle of the Bands When: Jan. 28, 6 p.m. Where: Wetumpka Civic Center Details: Applications for the bands to enter can be found at www.relayforlife.org/wetumpkaal Mardi Gras Father & Daughter Dance When: Jan. 29, 6-8 p.m. Where: Southside Middle School Gym Details: Tickets are $30 per princess and her date and $5 for each additional princess. Tickets are $35 at the door. Tickets are available at Alabama Power, WACQ, Segrest Law, First Community Bank, Trustmark Bank, Tallassee City Hall, Suzannah’s Photography and Turf Tastics. Call 334-252-0036 for more information. Millbrook Revelers Mardi Gras Festival and Parade When: Jan. 30, 9 a.m. Where: Village Green, downtown Millbrook Details: Festival grounds with various rides for children and vendors will open at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at noon. Petite and Little Miss Wetumpka Pageants When: Jan. 30, Noon Where: Wetumpka High School Commons Details: For children K-6 in the Wetumpka Public School System. Call Tracy Harmon at 334-425-0608 for more information. Order of Cimarron Mardi Gras Celebration When: Feb. 6, 9 a.m. Where: Downtown Wetumpka Details: Vendors will be open at 9 a.m. in Gold Star Park. The parade, which runs from West Bridge Street down South Main Street will begin at 1 p.m. Kathleen Madigan - The Mermaid Lady Tour When: Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Where: Montgomery Performing Arts Centre Details: Tickets start at $17. Purchase them at ticketmaster. com. FOWL present “Murder on the Menu” When: Feb. 7, Noon Where: Wetumpka Civic Center Details: Spend the afternoon with 14 mystery authors from around the country at an annual fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Wetumpka Library. Registration is $40 per person and includes a catered lunch and goodie bag. Visit the library website for author line-up www. wetumpkalibrary.com Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Dinner When: Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. Where: Wetumpka Civic Center Details: Annual meeting and reception Roaring 20s style. Call 334-567-4811 for more information. Wetumpka Depot Players present “Steel Magnolias” When: Feb. 11-14 & Feb. 18-21 Where: Wetumpka Depot Theatre Details: Purchase tickets by calling 334-868-1440 or log on to www.wetumpkadepot.com Elmore County Relay for Life Committee and Team Camptain Meeting When: Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Blues Show When: Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Where: Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery Details: Show features Betty Wright, Willie Clayton, Wyndell “B,” J-Wonn and Vick Allen. Table seating is $45 and arena seating is $40. Tickets are available at www. ticketmaster.com Tuesdays with Kelly When: Feb. 16, Noon-1 p.m. Where: Kelley Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery (408 S. Main St.), Wetumpka Details: Event includes lunch and a short educational program about rural Alabama. This event features “The Holtville Story,” which is a movie made in the 1940s about Holtville High School. Eat Healthy! Live Healthy! When: Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Where: Main Sanctuary of Shoal Creek Baptist Church, Deatsville Details: Registered dietitian Allan Higginbotham will be the special guest speaker at the free event. It is sponsored by the church’s library team. Elmore County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 19th Annual Hunting Heritage Dinner When: Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Where: Wetumpka Civic Center Details: Single, couples, sponsor and corporate table tickets available. A ticket includes an all “you can eat” ribs and chicken meal as well as a one-year NWTF membership. Other activities included with tickets: silent auction, live auction, raffles including a total of 19 guns to be given away. For other information and/or tickets, call Gene Calhoun 334-315-2636 or Phil Savage 334-8507997. Millbrook Players present “Li’l Abner” When: Feb. 18-21 & Feb. 25-28 Where: Millbrook Community Theatre Details: Based on the classic comic strip, Li’l Abner is packed with one show stopping dance after another - pure entertainment for the whole family! Tickets are $8 for children ages 6-12. Tickets are $12 for ages 12 and up. Visit www.millbrooktheatre.com or call 334-782-7317 for more information. Tea Party at Seven Gables When: Feb. 20, 10 a.m. Where: Seven Gables, Tallassee Details: We’ll get dressed up and have some tea and hor d’oeuvres. Bring a friend. Special appearance from a princess. First child is $35 and additional siblings are $25 each. Call 334-283-2900 to reserve. Elmore County Humane Shelter presents: Getting Down with the Dawgs Drawdown When: Feb. 20, 5 p.m. Where: Wind Creek Wetumpka Entertainment Center Details: A $100 ticket gives you a 1 in 300 opportunity to win $10,000. Tickets include buffet dinner, chance to win door prizes. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are now on sale. Call 334-567-3377 for more information.

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Report made- James St (found property) Transport- Industrial Park Drive Assisted other agency- Main St Traffic stop- Thomas Circle Complaint of theft- Hillcrest (unfounded) Traffic stop- Friendship Rd Traffic stop- Poplar St and AL HWY 229 Noise Complaint- Magnolia St Information only report made- S Dubois St Traffic stop- Gilmer Ave Complaint of suspicious person- Gilmer Ave Traffic stop- N Ann Ave Traffic stop- W. Butler St Traffic stop- Parker St Black male arrested- Notasulga Rd (outstanding warrants) Complaint of domestic incident- Friendship Rd

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Assisted motorist- Fitzpatrick Bridge Two vehicle traffic accident- Gilmer Ave (information exchanged) Suspicious vehicle- Gilmer Ave Juvenile complaint- Barnett Blvd Two vehicle traffic accident hit and run- Fitzpatrick Bridge (report refused) Report made- Gilmer Ave (theft 3rd) Suspicious vehicle- AL HWY 229 Suspicious vehicle- Freeman Ave

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False residential alarm- Orchard Drive Report made- Burney Rd (information only) White female arrested – E Patton St (outstanding warrants) White female arrested- Tallassee Hwy (outstanding warrants) Medical call- Old Barn Rd Animal complaint- Blossom Circle False residential alarm- Gilmer Ave Assisted mortorist- Sylvan Ln Attempt to contact- Quail Crossing Drive (negative contact) Noise complaint- 3rd Ave (unfounded) Traffic stop- Central Blvd (x2) Traffic stop- Gilmer Ave (x4) Traffic stop- Oak Heights Rd Traffic stop- AL HWY 229 Traffic stop- Voncile St Suspicious vehicle- Freeman Ave Traffic stop- Notasulga Rd Possible prowler- N Ann Ave (negative contact)

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False commercial alarm- Notasulga Rd Attempt to make contact- Quail Crossing Drive (negative contact) Attempt to make contact- Herd St. (negative contact) False residential alarm- W Gantts Mill Rd Loud music complaint- 1st Ave Complaint of suspicious person- W Butler St (unfounded) Traffic stop- Jordan Ave (x2) Traffic stop- Gilmer Ave (x7) Complaint of theft- S Dubois St Black male arrested- Barnett Blvd. Report made- Jordan Ave (theft) Transport- headquarters to Tallapoosa County Jail Traffic stop- Little Rd and N Ann Ave Recovered property- S Dubois St Traffic stop- Notasulga Rd (x4) Traffic stop- Parker St

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Suspicious vehicle- Carr St Complaint of harassing communications- 4th St Traffic stop- Peachtree St Traffic stop- S Ann Ave and Barnett Blvd Complaint of reckless driving- Friendship Rd (unfounded) Complaint of shots fired- 3rd St (unfounded) Complaint of burglary- Log Circle (unfounded) Two vehicle accident with no person injuriesGilmer Ave Report made- Barnett Blvd (theft 2nd) Report made- Gilmer Ave (information only) Traffic stop- N Ann Ave Traffic stop- Little Rd Traffic stop- Central Blvd (x2) Cancelled commercial alarm- Gilmer Ave White male arrested- Eddie Tullis Rd (outstanding warrants) Transport- headquarters to Elmore County

Sheriff’s Office Jail) • Suspicious vehicle- Ashurst Bar Rd • Disorderly person- Barnett Blvd (advised) • Traffic stop- Notasulga Rd (x2) • Traffic stop- Weldon Rd and Kent Rd • Traffic stop- Gilmer Ave (x3) • Report made/traffic stop- Notasulga Rd • Traffic stop- AL HWY 229 (x2) • Black male arrested- AL HWY 229 (DUI) • Traffic stop- Friendship Rd • Traffic stop- Jordan Ave and Log Circle • Suspicious vehicle- Yates Dam Fire Activity • FFD responded to medical call- Date Lane • • • • • • • • • • •

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Report made- Barnett Blvd (theft) Hispanic male arrested- Barnett Blvd (outstanding warrants) Report made- W Patton St (theft) Complaint of shots fired- Dillard Rd (unfounded) Transport- headquarters to HWY 231 Wetumpka Traffic stop- Roosevelt St Traffic stop- Cherry St and 3rd Ave Report made- Notasulga Rd (robbery and theft) Report made- Hornsby lane (burglary and theft) Traffic stop- Notasulga Rd Report made- Quail Crossing Circle (domestic incident) Traffic stop- Burt Springs Trailer Court

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One win at home, one loss away

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

The Tallassee varsity boys basketball week had a mix of highs and lows, with the Tigers at the pinnacle of their defensive game in a win at home against Marbury and a stumble into a stinging loss on the road at Beauregard. Beating the Bulldogs (9-7, 1-1) 65-60 Jan. 12 got the Tigers (3-10, 1-2) their first area win. Coach Cecil Hollinquest said it was probably the best defensive game they had played all season and that the game was a must win for the program. “We held them to only three three’s and Marbury is a threepoint shooting team, so I feel we did a great a job, a wonderful job of holding them below their score average, being able to maintain their key shooters and just really having a great area win,” Hollinquest said. Marbury only saw the lead once in the first half of the game, starting into the first quarter. Three minutes in, Tallassee took a lead that they would maintain and closed out the first quarter 17-6. Marbury tried to comeback but trailing by four was the closest they could get. The fight for the first was underway and

Tallassee advanced steadily with The Bulldogs just behind in the drive towards the second half. With 10 seconds left in the second quarter Dee Williams hit a shot to close out the half 36-30. “That was the way the game went,” Hollinquest said. The second half was the same as the first. He said it was great work out of guards and the Tigers really ran the offense. “Another key element was that they controlled the boards,” Hollinquest said, “collecting 43 rebounds and limiting Marbury to one shot per possession.” Point guard Rondarion Hooks led Tallassee’s offense and scoring against Marbury with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Teddy Brooks captured the most rebounds of the game with 17, and De’Ante Brown wasn’t far behind with 18 points and 4 rebounds. “We wanted to try some things defensively that could help us be successful and it worked. The guys demonstrated a great work ethic and scored on every opportunity,” Hollinquest said. “We still have some areas that we continue to work on, but overall, I’m proud of how these guys went to work tonight, defense was the key to this win

and having Malik Johnson back from a knee injury helped with having another solid defender in the game.” Tallassee hoped to carry that momentum forward into their next area game Friday at Beauregard and build up a streak. But the result of Friday’s game at Beauregard would be a seven-point loss to the Hornets, 54-61. The game seemed like a given. The Tigers started in the lead and got points on the board nearly right after the buzzer. But, the Hornets were always right at their backs and Beauregard immediately returned any points scored. Tallassee was never able to secure a comfortable distance from the Hornets in the first quarter and stayed within a fourpoint range. In the second, Tallassee managed to briefly move ahead by six, but the Hornets surged in the last half of the quarter and led by one point lead going into the half. Tallassee fought their way out the half but were never able to gain the traction they needed and the second half injuries of Imon Kirt, early on, and the later injury of Hooks did not help matters

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Malik Johnson rushed in for a layup in the Tigers’ game against the Marbury Bulldogs Thursday.

any. “We’re just always grinding, it seems like after every game we’re back to basics, we’re back to square one, sometimes I don’t

know which team is going to show up,” Hollinquest said of their strategy going forward.

Lady Tigers still had positive week, despite mixed results By COREY ARWOOD Outlook Staff Writer

Last week the Tallassee High School Lady Tiger basketball team won at home against Marbury and lost in the final few seconds to Beauregard, but Coach John Taylor said things are starting to come together for the team. He said the Lady Tigers rebounded from their rough week back after the holiday break and he had seen an entire team effort last week, with constant improvement from the younger players and the bench. “We’re getting some good minutes out of everybody,” Taylor said after Friday’s game. “Everybody is starting to embrace their role, starting to embrace what they need to do to make the team successful and when we do that we’re going to be a much better team.” Taylor said that there had been a lot of help from everybody at the Jan. 12 win against the Lady Bulldogs, but that it also had its ups and downs. He said they started out slow and weren’t making some of the shots they were used to, but their playing had improved substantially. They closed out the first half and carried an 11-point lead into the second half. They hit the court and put four points on the board, but Marbury scrambled to bridge the divide in a scoring spree

during the last half of the third quarter that brought the score to a dangerous 46-43. La Parker and Hannah Linville each got a free throw and Zaeshia Floyd rushed the net in the last minute of the third and took the Lady Tigers into the fourth quarter with a 50-49 lead. Diamond Love scored in the first minute of the fourth and brought down the brief one-point Marbury lead, 52-51. Janashia Moore and Floyd followed up extending the lead to 59-51 with a series of goals and a free throw. The Lady Tigers held Marbury as they advanced in the tense final four remaining minutes of the game. Floyd scored with three minutes left and Marbury scored three points, but Love extended the score to 65-54. At one-minute mark Zytearia Mckinnon scored and shortly after Marbury put two points on the board with Tallassee leading, 67-56. In the final 20 seconds, Love scored the final points of the game to give Tallassee the win, 69-56. Friday’s game at Beauregard saw the Lady Tigers come out of the half trailing by five points at 29-34. The Lady Tigers fought for the lead and put two points on the board with 15 seconds left. Midway through the third quarter the Lady Tigers held a short lead as Floyd scored two points and brought the score

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LA Parker passed the ball to Zytearia McKinnon to increase the Lady Tiger lead in the last four minutes of the fourth quarter.

to 39-37. It was their last lead of the game. The Lady Hornets had the answer for any effort the Lady Tigers put up. It was a close game until the end though, and the closer it got to the end, the closer the game was. At 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Lady Tigers trailed by three. But Marbury scored again and closed

out the scoring, 59-54. Coach Taylor is more than ready for the rematch. “We got Beauregard where we want them really,” Taylor said. “We’ll still seem them again at our place. More than likely it’ll probably be us and them and a two and three seed in the tournament. They’re not done seeing us.”

Tigers take 2nd overall from Smiths Invitational, Baker wins weight class By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Tallassee High School varsity wrestling team fought their way out from a grueling tournament weekend of back-to-back matches at the Smiths Station Invitational and placed second overall in what coach John Mask called the area’s “big boy” tournament. Mask said the team worked from around 5 p.m. until around 11 p.m., got a few hours of sleep, and were right back at it, with a 6 a.m. weigh in and matches all day Saturday. The invitational was made up of 19 teams, mostly Georgia schools, none of which were in the smaller 1A-5A classifications like Tallassee. Tallassee was down one power player, heavyweight Jake Baker, due to illness, but still managed to bring home a tournament champion, his brother, Andy Baker. Mask called it one of the most exceptional matches of the two-day free-for-all of weight-bracketed matches, which were sometimes made up of 32 wrestlers per classification. It was Andy Baker’s final match and whoever came out on top earned the champion title for weight classification. He said Baker was down by two points in the last 30 seconds of the match.

“Andy, just boy, he’s got so much energy Montgomery’s Robert E. Lee High School injuries, it was a good night.” Heavyweight senior, Jake Baker is and work ethic he didn’t quit and with about and Beulah in a duals match and came 20 seconds left he turned this guy to his away with a 48-21 win over Robert E. Lee expected to be back for Thursday’s duals. In the meantime Mask said the team was back,” Mask said. From that Baker got the and a 78-6 win over Beulah. “Lee’s a great team they have someone going to rest over the Martin Luther King points he needed to win. Out of the 14 Tallassee wrestlers that in every weight class everyone of our Day holiday and then get back to practice to were represented in their weight class, 10 young men got some matches,” Mask said. be ready for Elmore County and Jeff Davis “We came out on top, we wrestled well, no High Schools Thursday. placed in the top five of their brackets. Others who placed in the tournament were Jordan Price, third in the 126-pound bracket; Jacob Jones, third in the 138pound bracket; Rio Reyes, freshman, third in the 152-pound bracket; Alex Daar, a junior, third in the 160-pound bracket and eighth-grader Bruin Hathcock placed third in the 120-pound bracket. Placing fourth were Jonovan Miller in the 113-pound bracket; Hudson Deem in the 170-pound bracket; Jeremy Noah in the 182-pound bracket and eighth-grader Zack Hayes in the 106-pound bracket. Kobe Hampton brought home fifth place in the 132-pound bracket. Earlier in the season Mask said this tournament would serve as a litmus test to see where the team really stood amid their nearly flawless season. “Going to a tournament like this allowed Contributed / The Tribune us to sees areas of improvement, despite The Tallassee Tigers wrestling team left the Smiths Station Invite with a second place doing very well,” Mask said. “We got a lot trophy and a division champ, Andy Baker. out of it, the kid’s did well.” On Thursday, the Tigers went up against