Tallassee Tribune Jan. 25 2023

North Ann Avenue paving to cause delays

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Roadwork will cause some traffic delays in Tallassee this week.

Tallassee Mayor Sarah Hill said a

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Assistance from the federal government is now available to tornado victims in Elmore and Coosa counties.

FEMA added additional counties Friday morning, eight days after an EF3 tornado crossed the state killing seven. In Elmore County alone, more than 40 homes were either destroyed or severely damaged.

“Individuals and households in Coosa, Elmore and Hale counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs,” FEMA said in a release. “These counties join Autauga and Dallas counties, which were previously approved for Individual Assistance.”

Tallapoosa County has not been added to the list by FEMA as of 10 a.m. Friday.

FEMA released the following information for survivors:

Survivors can apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800621-3362. The helpline is open, and help is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply for assistance, have the following information ready:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted

contractor would begin resurfacing portions of North Ann Avenue soon.

“The milling and paving of North Ann Avenue on the south side of the Graveyard Creek bridge work is expected to begin on Wednesday,” Hill

said. “The work is expected to take two days to complete and a single lane closure will be required to perform the work.”

Hill said there might be some minor delays but work should still be com-

pleted by the end of the week.

“There is expected weather forecasted for Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning that may impact the project,” Hill said. “The contractor will provide an update if there are any delays.”

County to use contractor to help with tornado cleanup

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Coosa and Elmore counties now eligible for FEMA assistance Second annual Daddy Daughter dance coming to Friendship Fire Department

• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying

• Your Social Security number

• A general list of damage and losses

• Banking information if you choose direct deposit

• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

“Survivors may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the torSee FEMA, Page A3

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Once again the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department will roll out its firetrucks to create a dance floor for the second annual daddy daughter dance.

Not only does the event raise funds for the fire department it creates spe-

cial memories for daughters and their fathers. Organizer Tiffany Baker said no mothers are allowed in the dance.

“It’s all about the daddies and daughters,” organizer Tiffany Baker said. “They really do have a good time. The daddies are not on their phone. They are not worried about mommies telling them what to do. Literally they dance with their daugh-

ters and spend time with them.” Baker said the dance allows for a special connection between father and daughter.

“It is important for little girls,” Baker said. “There are so many reasons. It is special. If only everyone could see what I see and the joy I see

With three tornados in eight weeks, the work of debris removal has been piling up for the Elmore

County Commission. It has recently finished a second pass of removing debris from the right of way of roads in southern Elmore County related to a November tornado that killed two in north-

ern Montgomery County before wreaking havoc in the Jasmine Hill area and Tallassee. The second struck Lake Jordan and Titus. See CLEANUP, Page A3

Obituaries

MRS. BETTY T. CARWILE

Mrs. Betty T. Carwile, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born August 4, 1948 to the late William and Virginia Timmerman.

Mrs. Carwile is survived by her husband, Billy G. Carwile and her son, Kenny Carwile.

Betty was a loving wife and Mother. She had a very outgoing personality and made friends with everyone she met, and never met a stranger. Betty and her Husband Bill loved to travel across the U.S and Europe. Paris was one of her favorite places, especially visiting the Eiffel Tower. Betty served as an Executive Assistant for the State of Alabama Department of Industrial Relations, retiring after 25 years of service. Betty was very artistic and enjoyed making floral arrangements and Christmas wreaths for her friends. Living in Tallassee for 29 years, Betty belonged to the Garden Club and CDC and enjoyed taking trips with her closest girlfriends several times a year. Additionally, Betty enjoyed socializing and tailgating with friends at Auburn games for many years.

Active pallbearers will be David Funderburk, Brent Bazzell, Kelly Varner, Kaleb Varner, Russ Chandler and Bill Garnett.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 23, 2023, from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Varner officiating.

Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

MRS. LUCY PARKER

FUNDERBURK

Mrs. Lucy Parker Funderburk, a lifelong resident of the Friendship Community in Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born May 03, 1931 to Dawson Floyd and Mary Lee Neighbors Parker.

Mrs. Funderburk is survived by her sons, David (Mona) Funderburk, Danny (Donna) Funderburk and Dale (Rhonda) Funderburk; daughter, Dean (Allen) Bellot; brother, Thurman (Mary) Parker; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Robert Earl Funderburk; parents, Dawson and Mary Lee Parker; brothers, Robert Floyd Parker, Jack Parker, Donald Parker, Roy Parker and Wayne Parker; sisters, Viola Osborne and Millie Parker.

Lucy was a lifelong member of Friendship Baptist Church where she played the piano for many years. She loved to cook and help her sister, Viola Osborne, with her catering services. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Tallassee, Alabama with Rev. Ronnie Knight officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4345 Friendship Road, Tallassee, Alabama 36078. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

BRENDA OSBORNE

Brenda Osborne, 66, of Tallassee, passed away January 11, 2023. She was born January 31, 1956. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Clayton and Clara Bell (Williams) Aldridge; siblings, Don Aldridge and Clarence Aldridge and nephew, Alex O’Daniel. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Mike Osborne; children, Johnny (Debbie) Osborne, Don Osborne and Shae Osborne; five

Police Reports

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

JAN. 19

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Powers Avenue.

• A white male was arrested during a domestic dispute on Ashurst Avenue.

JAN. 18

• A suspicious vehicle

grandchildren; siblings, David Aldridge, Ricky Aldridge, Nell (Dale) Willcutt, Teresa Fuller and Eva O’Daniel; and a large, loving extended family. Brenda attended Tallassee High School. Her hobbies were crocheting, gardening, rock hunting and anything involving her pets. She was a devoted groupie who could also be the drummer. A private memorial service will be held for friends and family. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Eclectic, Alabama

MR. JOHN THOMAS “TOMMY” TAYLOR

Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” Taylor, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 77. He was born June 17, 1945 in Tallassee, Alabama to James Melvin Taylor, Sr. and Hixie Powell Taylor.

Mr. Taylor is survived by his son, John Buce; daughter Leta Buce; sisters, Sarah Johnson, Susie Griggs (Noah), Mary Sherer and Martha Crim; brothers, Grady “T Bone” Taylor (Sheila), Carl Taylor and Mark Taylor (Amy); sisters-inlaw Jane Taylor and Peggy Taylor; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sons, John Zachary and Zeb Thomas; parents Melvin Taylor, Sr. and Hixie Taylor; brothers, Melvin Taylor, Jr. (Judy), Paul Taylor and Dale Taylor; brothers-in-law, Doyle Johnson and Martin Sherer and sister-in-law, Kathy Taylor.

The family will receive friends Friday January 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

DR. DANIEL PINCKNEY WILBANKS

On January 15, 2023, Dr. Daniel Pinckney Wilbanks passed away suddenly at the age of 85. Danny was born in Tallassee, Alabama on October 18, 1937 to William Calvin Wilbanks and Effie Lee Lett Wilbanks. Danny graduated from Tallassee High School in 1955, where he attended Boys State and excelled in football as an all-star and was an All-State Selection. Following high school, he went to The University of Alabama where he played football for J.B. “Ears” Whitworth and finished under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. He earned the name Wild Horse while playing running back for the Crimson Tide on the 1957 and 1958 teams. He graduated from Alabama with a B.S. in Chemistry and was a member of the “A” Club, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Pi Tau Sigma Honorary Fraternity. It was at Alabama where he met his future wife, the late Alice Ogletree Wilbanks. After his marriage in 1960, he and Alice lived in Augusta, GA for 2 years while he was stationed at Fort Gordon with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Following his military service, they moved to Birmingham, AL where he attended The University of Alabama School of Dentistry. Upon graduation from dental school, he returned to Tallassee and ran a successful dental practice for over 53 years until his retirement in 2019. In 2020, he moved to Birmingham to be closer to family. Not only was Danny a successful dentist but he was also a civic minded leader. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Tallassee where he taught the Sunday morning Barakka Class for many years. He held many leadership positions, including his lengthy service to the Tallassee School Board, serving as Chairman for many years. He served on the boards of the Bank of Tallassee and the People’s Bank of Selma, was a 53 year member of the Tallassee Lions Club, a member of the

was reported on Highway 229.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Main Street.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Sims Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Lee Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Potts Drive

• Violation of a protection order was reported

Alabama Dental Association and a member of the Red Elephant Club. Danny was known as Grandoc to his adoring grandchildren. He loved the holidays when the family was all together, laughing and having fun. He was a treasured friend to all who knew him. He had a genuine love for Alabama athletics, cigars, playing dominoes, food, friends and family. He is survived by five sons, Daniel Pinckney Wilbanks, Jr. (Amy), Bruce Ogletree Wilbanks (Lella), Mark Stovall Wilbanks, John Todd Wilbanks (Laurie), and James Mattison Wilbanks (Kari); nine grandchildren Sara Sims Wilbanks (fiancee Erik Rowley), Harris Key Wilbanks, Butler Denton Wilbanks, John Daniel Wilbanks, William Calvin Wilbanks, Bruce Ogletree Wilbanks, Jr., Alice Kirkland Wilbanks, Sherrod Elizabeth Wilbanks, Harper Mattison Wilbanks; sister, Yvonne Wilbanks Howard Shelley (Paul); brother, Thomas Newton Wilbanks (Judy); sisterin-law Martha Ogletree Chapman (Richard); dear friend Kathryn Keith; former spouse Nancy Stovall Wilbanks and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Alice Ogletree Wilbanks, siblings, William Calvin Wilbanks, Elizabeth Wilbanks Leonard Coker, Lenward Collins Wilbanks, William Theris Wilbanks, Robert Frank Wilbanks, Antoinette Wilbanks Ledbetter, Charles Wayne Wilbanks; and granddaughter Elizabeth Bromberg Wilbanks. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm at Jeffcoat Funeral Home, 225 Friendship Road, Tallassee, AL with graveside service immediately following. Pallbearers are grandsons Butler Wilbanks, Daniel Wilbanks, Calvin Wilbanks, Bo Wilbanks; nephew David Wilbanks and friend Jim Harwick. Honorary Pallbearers are Richard Chapman and Ed Mullins. Memorials in Dr. Wilbanks’ honor may be directed to The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Office of Development, PO Box 290369, 525 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37229 or http://vanderbilthealth.org/ giving, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama LINDA RUTH WATWOOD

Linda Ruth Watwood was born November 25, 1952 in Tallassee, Alabama to Ruth Norrell Watwood and Raymond V. Watwood. She was welcomed by grandparents James and Eddie Watwood and Bessie Norrell and older sister Beverly. She passed away quietly in the arms of her daughters, Tasha Moyers and Haley Deal on January 16, 2023.

Linda was raised in Claud and went to Eclectic elementary and Elmore County High School, graduating in 1971.

Linda lived in and around Tallassee and Eclectic most of her adult life except for several years spent in Texas in the mid 80s and early 90s. She was an expert Cosmetologist and spent many years making her clients look their best.

Linda is survived by her daughters Tasha Moyers (Buddy Moyers),Haley Deal, grandchildren Canyon, Hope, Harmony and Crockett Moyers and sister Beverly Watwood (Dwight Watkins), and one niece Savannah Watkins, and two grandfur babies Cooper, and Mako. She is preceded in death by her parents and her younger sister Stacey Ramon Watwood, and her niece Rachel Nicole Lucky. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and many friends. Memorial Service will be Jan. 28, 2023, at Liberty Baptist Church, Tallassee, 4 p.m.

on Ashurst Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Powers Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white male was arrested on Seventh Street.

• A white male was arrested during a harassment call on Ashurst Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Barnett Bou -

levard.

• Gunfire was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• A noise complaint was reported on Central Boulevard.

JAN. 17

• A fight in progress was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on South Tallassee Drive. WATWOOD

Lots of hot air from the gas stove debate

GObituaries:

rowing up in West Texas, our family tells a story about a lightning strike that either hit, or nearly hit, a billboard in our neighborhood. It said, “Gas Cooks Better Than Electricity.”

In our contemporary era where anything can be an outrage, our latest political spat happens to be about whether or not Biden is coming for gas stoves, as Sean Hannity claims.

As with any conspiracy theory, there is at least a kernel of truth. Richard Trumka Jr., of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, suggested banning new gas stoves for health reasons.

Yet as is almost always the case, the story is spun so wildly that any watcher of the 24-hour news cycle is now convinced Biden, Black Hawk helicopters, the U.N., or some nameless faceless entity is about to seize all existing gas stoves in America.

Simple logic would tell you that a government that can’t even seize assault weapons probably isn’t going to be able to have jack-booted thugs from the ASF swoop in to steal your stove. That’s the Bureau of Alcohol, Stoves and Firearms, by the way.

Still, just to try and allay people’s fears, both the CPSC and the Biden Administration announced they

JOHN TURES Columnist

weren’t coming for anyone’s stove, according to the Wall Street Journal. That didn’t stop The Washington Times from reporting “More than 3-in-4 respondents, 77 percent predicted in a survey by Texas electricity provider Payless Power that the independent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will institute a ban on the methaneemitting appliances at some future date.”

In fact, National Public Radio tracked the story, noting how such conspiracy theory stories are more about generating clicks, viewers on Cable shows, and even revenue for some. That’s little consolation for the Americans currently sleeping in shifts, guns drawn, waiting for Uncle Sam to kick down the door and toss in a flash-bang to steal the stove in the ensuing chaos.

What we’re really missing is probably an intelligent debate about what gas stoves are doing. Yeah, I have relatives with them. Had one in graduate school. Been on scouting trips with them. Never really had a problem with them

or electric stoves. There is some research indicating some kids may be susceptible to asthma problems, in some cases. What we really should do is research if there’s a problem, when it occurs, and what we can do about them. The current hubris on the right is kind of the polar opposite of this rational approach. Here’s also another example of irrationality. Every government bureaucrat, business CEO, or pretty much anyone even close to having any sort of decisionmaking power should realize that America’s on the edge right now. It’s incumbent upon you to think through what you’re suggesting. Bounce ideas off others to realize the full ramifications of what you even suggest. Understand that in this hair-triggered country, a sizeable percentage is on the verge of breaking out the torches and pitchforks, while others behind them cash in on the paranoia. Let’s try not to trigger them any more than they already are with even a well-intentioned idea.

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. His views are his own. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.

Letter Editor to the

An open letter to the people of Tallassee

On Friday, January 13, my staff and I were driving in two separate vehicles from Montgomery to Tallassee where we see orthodontic patients in the office of Tallassee Family Dentistry. We leave Montgomery at 8 am to start seeing patients in Tallassee at 9:00. At about 8:15, traffic on I-85 came to a complete stop. As time passed and I realized we were going to be late for our first patients at 9:00, I opened my laptop and began calling patients and parents to tell them we’d be late. Our office phone was forwarded to my cell phone and several parents were also calling asking where we were.

At first, thinking we’d surely get through the delay soon, I was telling parents that I expected we’d be set up and ready to see patients within the hour. However, as time passed, it became clear that this was not going to be the case; and all I could tell them is that I had no idea when, or even if, we would make it to the office to see patients.

I knew that many parents and patients had checked their kids out of school, adjusted schedules, taken time off of work, etc. I expected that many would be understandably angry about our not being there. Amazingly, without exception, every single patient and parent I spoke to that day was very calm, polite and understanding. Not only that, but several also offered to help us in any way they could, telling others waiting for us at the office that we were stuck in traffic. Incredibly, one mom even made a special trip to the office to put a sign on the door letting others know what had happened.

After being stuck in traffic for three and a half hours, we made it to the office and ended up seeing about half of the patients that were originally scheduled for that day. As I reflect back on all this, it’s my sincere opinion that Tallassee is a special, wonderful community full of kind, good people who truly care about each other. We have had the privilege and pleasure of seeing patients in Tallassee for over 20 years. Our days in Tallassee are unique because everyone knows each other, and the atmosphere is very warm and friendly. One of my assistants recently commented that it’s a little bit like a reunion in the waiting room.

I’m deeply grateful for the understanding, kindness and grace shown to us last Friday. I’m also thankful for the opportunity to get to see up close what a caring, close knit community Tallassee, Alabama is.

Foch M. Smart, DDS, MS SmartSmiles Orthodontics

Outrage over the golden parachute

usiness, they say, is business.

BBut when a global pandemic sends the entire world into a panic and the United States government generously gifts a pharmaceutical company $2.48 billion to come up with a vaccine, one might imagine that generosity would somehow be rewarded.

There is a reward, but it is for one greedy individual. For those not paying attention, the reward isn’t going to the federal government. It’s not going to the taxpayers. It’s not even going to families of those who died after taking the Covid vaccine.

The golden parachute goes to Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel.

The pharmaceutical company’s board of directors last week approved an exit package for Bancel worth more than $926 million in the event the company is sold or he is fired.

$926 million. Seven million people died of Covid over the past three years; there have been 668 million cases reported. Moderna reported that they have given 807 million doses of the Covid vaccine and have sold $17 billion worth of

shots – the company’s only product.

Even with those numbers, and even if this guy guided his company through this unprecedented time, it’s disgusting for him to be offered this much money – and it makes Big Pharma look even worse than it already does.

Billions in government funding, millions of jabs, millions of deaths. The numbers are so large, one can get lost trying to count the zeroes. And while he may not be everyone’s cup of tea, one thing Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont does is call attention to this type of inequality between the billionaires and the regular people.

Last week, during a Senate committee hearing on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sanders asked Rober Califf, the Commissioner of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), if he was aware of this upcoming payment to the

Moderna CEO.

Califf dismissed Sanders and not only did he say he didn’t know about it, he said it wasn’t his job to keep up with things like this.

“But if one guy ends up with $900 million, rather than using that money to get out the medicine we need, the vaccines we need out to the people, doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me,” Sen. Sanders said to the FDA leader.

It just so happens that Moderna’s stocks are also up right now – shares in the company reached an all-time high of $497 per share recently. No one disagrees with the improbable success of Moderna even as it rode to the rescue on the backs of pandemic victims. The free enterprise system should work for everyone. But this ridiculous payout is beyond the pale. A $926 million golden parachute is an outrage. The American taxpayer should be repulsed at the greed behind the actions of the Moderna board of directors, and of one Stephane Bancel – who is profiting handsomely from a government gift and the illness of millions of people around the world.

Legislature Organizes for Quadrennium

The legislature had their every four year organizational session earlier this month. It is exactly what the title states, they are organizing for the next quadrennium of lawmaking. They officially chose their leadership and adopted the rules for the two chambers.

The 105-member House of Representatives and 35-member State Senate are elected for four-year terms the same as the governor and other constitutional offices. However, unlike the governor who was sworn in on Monday, January 16, which is as set out in the state constitution, the legislature takes office the day after they are elected in November.

The state House of Representatives will have 77 Republicans and 28 Democrats. That is a veto proof, bulldozer shoving, anything you want supermajority. The Democrats have very little say with those overwhelming numbers.

Two days after they were elected in November the 77-member Republican majority met in a private caucus meeting in Montgomery and selected their leadership. Therefore, the vote for Speaker of the House two weeks

ago was simply a formality. The House has chosen Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter to be the Speaker of the House. Speaker Ledbetter hails from Rainsville in DeKalb County. He is a former Mayor of Rainsville. He has only been in the House of Representatives for eight years, having been first elected in 2014. He was chosen to be the majority leader in the House in his freshman year. He was close to the former Speaker McCutcheon, and he served on both the powerful agenda setting Rules Committee, as well as the Ways and Means Education Budget Writing Committee. Representative Chris Pringle of Mobile has been chosen to be Speaker Pro Tem of the House, which is the second highest position within the body. He has served previously for 16 years in the House from the Port City. He succeeds fellow Mobilian Victor

Gaston in this post.

There are two young stalwarts, who will be serving in Republican Party positions within the House.

Representative Scott Stadthagen of Decatur will be the new House Majority Leader. Representative Wes Kitchens of Arab will serve as the Republican Leadership Caucus Vice Chair. Representative Debbie Wood from the Valley will serve as the Republican Caucus Secretary/Treasurer. The three most powerful posts in the House are the chairmanships of the two money committees and the agenda setting Rules Committee. Representative Danny Garrett of Trussville in Jefferson County will continue to Chair the Ways and Means Education Budget Committee. Representative Rex Reynolds of Huntsville will be the General Fund Ways and Means Chairman. Reynolds replaces longtime Ways and Means Chairman Steve Clouse of Ozark. Representative Joe Lovvorn of Auburn will be the new Rules Committee Chairman. Representative Jim Hill of St. Clair will chair Judiciary. He is a former circuit Judge

and a veteran of the House. All of these House leadership positions are held by Republicans. To the victor goes the spoils.

The Democrats have a veteran and sterling team heading their Caucus Leadership in the House. Anthony Daniels of Huntsville will be the Democratic Minority Leader. Barbara Drummond of Mobile will be the Caucus Chair. Mary Moore of Birmingham will be the Vice Chair and Kelvin Lawrence of Hayneville will be Secretary/Treasurer of the Democratic Caucus. The 35-member Alabama State Senate returns almost intact with their continuity and quality leadership. They will dominate and provide a stable State of Ship to help lead the state. Republicans control this upper chamber to the same degree that the GOP members do in the House. Republicans outnumber Democrats 28 to 7 in the Senate.

State Senator Jabo Waggoner of Jefferson County begins his 50th year in the legislature. This is a state record. He is definitely destined for the state history books. Jabo will continue to Chair the powerful Rules Committee.

Greg Reed of Walker County will be Pro Tem of the Senate again. The Majority Leader will again be Clay Scofield of Marshall County. The two money committee chairmen will continue to be in charge of how the state revenues are spent. Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur will chair Finance and Taxation/Education. Senator Greg Albritton of Escambia will chair Finance and Taxation/ General Fund. These two men will be very powerful. Popular state Senator Will Barfoot of Pike Road will chair Judiciary in the Senate. Senator Clyde Chambliss of Prattville has become a stalwart leader in the Senate. He will be Majority Whip. Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth presides over the Senate. The Regular Session begins in early March. 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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Pet of the Week – Doc

Doc is a ten-month-old male, Dalmatian/Great Pyrenees mix. He came to us after being given away and when we got him to a vet to see why he was walking oddly, it turned out he had multiple fractures of his pelvis. So, Doc has spent the past couple of months on kennel rest to allow him to heal and he is now ready to find a loving home. Doc is a very sweet boy, 50-60 lbs., great with other dogs and craves attention. He would sure love a nice soft bed inside a home with a

family to call his own and that will keep him safe from further injury. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under oneyear-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, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

If you are interested in meeting Doc any of our pets, our first step is our Adoption Application you can do here: https://elmorehumane.org/ adoption-application-online-form2. html. Once approved, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt. We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

By Rea Cord Executive Director

We have been talking about cold weather and pets but let’s address horses. Right now, pastures are brown, hay supplies are low, and neglected horses become more noticeable to passersby. Many horses will do fine on good pasture alone during the summer, but once their grass dies, they require supplemental food and hay to keep them going. Your veterinarian can provide the best advice as to your horse’s nutritional needs but, at a minimum, they need plenty of good quality hay to munch on in the winter. Not only does the hay provide nutrition, but it also keeps them warmer in cold weather — think of stoking a stove.

Where bagged/processed feeds are concerned, some horses may do fine on a simple sweet feed while others may need a Senior or special formulation to give them what they need. If you are unsure what your horse needs, consult your veterinarian, talk to the folks at your local feed mill, call your area extension office, call a local stable, ask fellow horse owners, or get on the internet, though of all of these we definitely recommend your large animal veterinarian.

One excuse that does not fly about a horse that is h orribly thin is that it is ‘old!’ Old horses that are fed correctly for their nutritional needs will maintain a generally healthy weight and condition. There is, however, a lot more to maintaining an old horse, or any horse for that matter, than just grain and hay. One of the simplest things every horse owner must do is to de-worm your horse(s). De-worming may be the single most important reason why today’s horses live so much longer and it is easy and relatively cheap. The best approach is to get a fecal sample to your veterinarian to see what kind of parasites your horse may have. But many of the broad-spectrum de-wormers available at your feed store or online can safely control most intestinal worms. Another thing that many owners do not know is that as horses age they develop very

sharp points on their teeth that can cause them pain and problems properly chewing their food. This is easily remedied by having your veterinarian ‘float’ your horse’s teeth. Floating or filing can be done on the farm and for many horses should be done at least once per year and can make an amazing improvement in their physical condition.

Horses also consume a lot of water and may actually need more in the winter so should have clean and unfrozen water available at all times. There are inexpensive floats and ‘in-tank’ water heaters to keep water tanks full and unfrozen at all times – just ask your local feed store.

Should horses have shelter to get out of the elements if they want – well, yes, we think so, but it is not required by law in Alabama. You don’t have to go broke building a fancy barn to help your horse – a three-sided run-in shed where a horse can be shielded from the wind and/or rain can go a long way to helping a horse stay healthy and relatively comfortable in bad weather.

Blanketing horses in inclement weather is sometimes a good thing but not always necessary. Older or infirmed horses may need blanketing in bad weather to help them maintain their body temperature but healthy horses with good winter coats are likely to be just fine in Alabama winters without blanketing. For owners who do blanket, however, it is essential that those blankets be removed and dried out routinely and the horse brushed out to make sure they aren’t wearing a wet blanket or to check that the blanket is not rubbing/ chafing the horse anywhere. Blankets left on too long can cause more harm than good as the horse sweats when the sun comes out and the temps warm. Think about it if you kept your winter parka on all night and day long no matter the temperature swings!

If you suspect a horse is being neglected or treated cruelly, please contact the Elmore County Sheriff Department at 334-567-5227 so they can investigate. They will contact us for assistance if necessary and we are glad to help them.

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Why should you listen?

departure from the wet and dreary days of the season.

Last week, our nation celebrated a Monday holiday. The day was established as a national holiday to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. The process for establishment began soon after King’s assassination in 1968. It was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and first observed in 1986.

The holiday celebrates the life, ministry, and witness of one of the twentieth century’s most prolific prophetic voices. Dr. King is perhaps the best-known leader

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of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. His sermons, speeches, and letters comprise a powerful statement about the persistent inequalities of our nation and world.

Why should anyone pay attention to King’s message?

Some view the holiday as a time to be reminded of all that remains at stake in our nation and world.

Others view it as a three-day weekend. Which approach is the

right one?

In all honesty, I am one who falls into both camps. I have known of King’s legacy most of my life. I was exposed to its intricacies during seminary. I remain challenged and moved by his prophetic vision and wisdom. I, too, love a Monday holiday.

Should I pay more attention to King’s message because I am a white pastor of privilege? The answer is an obvious yes. After all, one of the authors of the letter that initiated Dr. King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail was the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. In other words, that particular letter was penned to my fellow Presbyterians. Reading the letter Birmingham clergy wrote to

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Dr. King adds tremendous weight to the words he wrote in response. Perhaps I should pay more attention to Dr. King’s message because I am white and he is black. He speaks from a perspective I cannot relate to. His experience of life in these United States is not the same as mine. We share the same vocational identity. I can certainly learn from his perspective. There are a host of reasons why any child of God should pay more attention to the message and witness of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whether any child of God deems these reasons worthy or not is of no real concern. As it turns out, there is only one real reason any child of God should pay more attention.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shared gospel truth. Is he to be revered as a modern-day prophet? That is beside the point. He is to be revered and listened to because he spoke gospel truth and called out human misinterpretation of it. Gospel truth is even-handed. In other words, it applies to every child of God equally. Any time any child of God points out the inconsistent interpretation of gospel truth, every child of God should pay attention. Inequality will always exist in the earthly kingdom. It is always a good time to listen to what God’s truth says to it.

Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka.

Stanhope Elmore girls bowling wins South Regional championship

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

For the second consecutive year, the Stanhope Elmore girls bowling team has claimed the AHSAA Class 6A/7A South Regional Bowling Tournament Championship.

Stanhope Elmore earned the south regional championship this weekend playing at Eastern Shore Lanes in Spanish Fort. Stanhope beat Thompson, 988-842 (4-1), in the championship match. To get there, the Mustangs beat Oak Mountain, 831-689 (4-1), in the semifinals and beat Auburn, 627455 (4-0), in the quarterfinals.

Stanhope now advances to the state championship this weekend at The Alley in Gadsden. The Mustangs will be joined by Thompson, Oak Mountain, and Baker from the south and American Christian, Sparkman, Hartselle and Hewitt-Trussville in the north.

Play will begin on Thursday, Jan. 26.

“The girls worked really well as a team this weekend,” Stanhope Elmore coach Bridget Wilson said. “All of my girls stepped up and carried when they needed to. We’ve really worked on finishing frames and they just really bowled well this weekend. I couldn’t be more proud of them. They make my coaching job easy.”

Alyssa Ward had one of the most impressive weekends of any bowler in the tournament. The Stanhope left-handed bowler was one of the only southpaws in the entire tournament, and she dominated play on both days.

On the opening day on Thursday, she led all bowlers with a 586 total score in three games. She bowled 204, 182, and 200 in her games. She was 11 pins better than teammates Samantha Wilson, and 22 pins better than the next closest bowler.

On Friday, she bowled the anchor, which means she bowled the 10th frame of each match, and Wilson said she bowled a strike on nearly every attempt in the day.

“Alyssa is my anchor bowler and she came through for us,” Wilson said. “I haven’t looked at the exact score she had, but I want to say she struck out in the 10th frame for us just about every time. She’s my southpaw and she was one of the only left-handed wrestlers. That lane is hers and she dominated it this weekend.”

She wasn’t the only Stanhope Elmore bowler to shine however. Out of 40 bowlers in the tournament, Stanhope placed all five of its bowlers in the Top 18 in Thursday’s individual scores.

Ward placed first and Wilson placed second, but Stanhope also had a 6th-place finish along with 17th and 18th place.

The Stanhope Elmore boys also participated in the regional tournament, but the Mustangs did not make it out of the quarterfinals round on Friday and did not advance to the state championship.

The Mustangs were knocked out in the first round, 1,2741205 (4-3) by Spanish Fort. It was the only boys match of the entire tournament to take all seven games to be completed.

Elmore girls capture South Regional 6A-7A

Tallassee wrestling falls to Jasper in 5A duals championship

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Tallassee wrestling team came up just short in the AHSAA Class 5A duals state championship on Friday night.

Jasper beat Tallassee, 38-33, in the championship match at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham. The Tigers led, 33-32, after 13 matches but dropped the final match of the night to suffer the loss.

It’s the first championship win for Jasper in 52 years.

Much like the semifinal win over Gulf Shores earlier in the week, Tallassee went back-and-forth with its opponent for the entire match. Jasper started the championship off with back-to-back wins to go up, 10-0, but Tallassee won three consecutive matches on pins to take the lead.

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Edgewood Academy basketball coach Darryl Free reached a career milestone last week. In a 49-18 win over the Autauga Academy girls basketball team, Free reached his 100th career win as a varsity head coach. Later in the night, he earned his 101st career win in the boy’s 55-32 win over Autauga.

Free has been a varsity head coach for six seasons, with five of those coming at Edgewood Academy. He coached the Edgewood boys from 2017 to 2020, leading the boys to a state championship in 2019, then took over WS Neal High School team for the 2020-2021 team. He returned to Edgewood to coach the boys last season, and now he’s coaching both

Ethan Jones pinned his opponent in the 140-pound match, Land Bell pinned his opponent in the 147-pound match, and Christian McCary pinned his opponent in the 154-pound class. Jones and Bell each secured their pins in the third round of the match, while McCary made quick work of his opponent with a in only a minute and a half into the first period.

That gave Tallassee an 18-10 lead after five matches. Jasper responded by winning five of the next six matches to take a 32-23 lead. The lone win for the Tigers during that span was senior captain Caden Griffith in the 184-pound class. He won 17-2 and secured a technical fall to give his team five points.

During that span, however, Jasper recorded two pins in the 162-pound class and the 287-pound class. With Jasper up by nine points, 32-23, the

the varsity boys and girls teams.

“It’s special,” Free said of the milestone. “It’s a time that makes me reflect on all of the players I’ve had over the years and the coaches that have helped along the way.

While it’s special to me, it’s also a reflection of how good of players and coaches I’ve had. Even though it’s listed as an individual accomplishment, it’s a team accomplishment.”

While the milestone is a nice and humbling one to reach, Free is glad to put this behind him and get back to focusing on the current season for his two teams.

Both of his teams have the chance to win the AISA Class 2A state championship this season, and they each helped their chances with the two wins on Tuesday. The Edgewood girls are

lineups rotated back down to the smallest wrestlers on each team.

Tallassee senior Rutland Phillips did what he has all season and earned a quick pin only 75 seconds into the first period to cut the lead back down to three points, 32-29. Mason Nelson, in the 115-pound class, then earned a major decision with a 9-0 victory and gave Tallassee a 33-32 lead with one weight class left.

That made the 122-pound match a winner-take-all event, and Tallassee sent seventh grader Brady Adams out to face Cortez Samuels, the No. 2-ranked wrestler in the weight class. Samuels was able to score a quick five points on a takedown and near fall in the first period, then eventually secured a takedown of Tallassee’s Adams in the second period. The fall gave Jasper the 38-33 and the win.

undefeated this season and are the No. 1-ranked team in AISA. The Edgewood boys do have three losses, but all three have come from larger schools. The Wildcats are undefeated against 2A and 1A schools, and are the No. 3-ranked team in AISA.

With the two wins over Autauga Academy on Tuesday, both teams moved to 4-0 in division play and both teams clinched a first-round bye in the AISA playoffs beginning in February.

That means both teams will automatically be in the Elite Eight and start their playoff runs in the quarterfinals.

“I’m glad this 100th win is out of the way so there’s no distractions going forward,” Free said. “Both teams did a great job last night, but it’s only going to get harder from here. Both teams have a target on their back, and there’s a lot of things we have to do to improve and have a chance to be successful come playoff time.”

Academy’s Darryl Free poses with his family. Free earned his 100th and 101st win in a

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Tallassee’s Joseph Hooks and Jasper’s Luke Horsley

Law enforcement search for fugitive

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the location of fugitive Levonta Wheeler, 30.

According to a CrimeStoppers release, Wheeler, 30 is Black male standing five feet 10 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds.

“Wheeler is wanted for two counts of felony domestic violence third degree criminal mischief,” the release said. “Court documents indicate that Wheeler destroyed property belonging to the victim with whom he was in a dating relationship.”

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers continues to take a stand against domestic violence and is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the location and arrest of Wheeler.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wheeler is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. A tip may lead to a cash reward.

ElCo Community Calendar

JAN. 28

TORNADO RELIEF: The Ranch

Multiplex is hosting a Slapout Storm Relief Benefit from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28. There will be live music and food vendors. It cost $10 to enter. There will also be a cornhole tournament costing $10 to enter and a raffle.

JAN. 30

TASTE OF ELMORE COUNTY:

The Elmore County Food Pantry is holding the annual Taste of Elmore County fundraiser Jan. 30 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.

FEB. 2-18

HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA:

The Wetumpka Depot Players will be premiering HollYwood, Nebraska by Kenneth Jones Feb. 2-18.

FEB. 3

GALLENTINES: The businesses of downtown Eclectic are hosting Gallentines starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. The businesses will have discounts, a raffle and refreshments.

FEB. 4

GALLENTINES: Main Street

Wetumpka is hosting Gallentines in downtown Wetumpka from noon until 5 p.m. Feb. 4.

MARDI GRAS: The Millbrook Revelers will hold their annual Mardi Gras Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 with the parade through downtown beginning at noon.

FEB. 16

COFFEE MEETING: The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Rise and Shine Coffee and Conversation at CB&S Bank from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 16.

FEB. 18

MARDI GRAS: The Order of Cimarron is hosting the 2023 Wetumpka Mardi Gras and Festival. Vendors will be in Goldstar Park starting at 9 a.m. and the parade starts at 1 p.m.

FEB. 23

CRATER TOUR: Auburn University professor of geology Dr. David T. King will give a lecture on the Wetumpka Crater at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Wetumpka

Civic Center.

FEB. 25

CRATER TOUR: Guided tours of the Wetumpka Meteor Crater are being hosted by the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8:25 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children over 10. Payments can be sent to 408 S. Main Street Wetumpka and checks made out to the Wetumpka Crater Commission. The tour starts at Trinity Episcopal Church.

MARCH 11

SPRING FESTIVAL: The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual spring festival March 11 on the grounds of Tallassee City Hall.

MARCH 20-25

BEAUTIFUL TABLE SETTINGS: May Eason is bringing back the Beautiful Table Settings Bash March 20-25 at the Wetumpka Civic Center in two different sessions.

APRIL 15

COOSAPALOOZA: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting the 2023 CoosaPalooza Brewfest from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15.

APRIL 22

DOWNTOWN ART SHOW: Don Sawyer is hosting a Downtown Artists Art Show in downtown Wetumpka Saturday, April 22.

ONGOING

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a year long hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.

ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL

MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.

NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in Wetumpka.

LIVING WORD: You belong here. You and your family are always welcome here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more information.

OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission.

RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB

MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events. MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025

LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint. info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail.com.

Gladys Knight to perform in Wetumpka

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Seven-time Grammy winner

Gladys Knight will take the Wind Creek Casino & Hotel (WCW) Entertainment Center stage in March.

Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including four solo albums during the past decade: “Good Woman” (1991); “Just for You” (1994); the inspirational “Many Different Roads” (1999); and “At Last” (2001). “At Last” showed the world that she still has what it takes to record a hit album, employing the talents of contemporary producers like Randy Jackson, Gary Brown and James D.C. Williams III, Jon John, Jamey Jaz, Keith Thomas, Tom Dowd and Tiger Roberts.

“The great ones endure and Gladys Knight has long been

one of the greatest,” WCW said in a release. “In her first effort since 2013’s “Another Journey” — Knight’s eighth solo effort — this summer marked the release of “Where My Heart Belongs,” a new inspirational gospel album.” Knight is a twotime Grammy winner in the gospel category, and “Where My Heart Belongs” dropped on September 9th from Deseret Book, and recently won an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Gospel Album.” Georgia-born, Knight began performing gospel music at age four in the Mount Mariah Baptist Church and sang as a guest soloist with the Morris Brown College Choir. Three years later, she won the grand prize on television’s “Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour,” and the following year, her mother Elizabeth Knight created the group consisting of Gladys, her broth-

er Bubba, her sister Brenda and her cousins William and Elenor Guest. They called themselves The Pips in honor of their cousin/manager, James Pip Woods. In 1959, Brenda and Elenor left the group, replaced by cousin Edward Patten and friend Langston George. The group was renamed Gladys Knight & The Pips, and following George’s departure in 1962, the classic line-up was in place. The group debuted their first album in 1960, when Knight was just sixteen. With Knight singing lead and The Pips providing lush harmonies and graceful choreography, the group went on to achieve icon status, having recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s including “Every Beat of My Heart,” “Letter Full of Tears,” “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “If I Were Your

Woman,” and the No. 1 smash “Midnight Train to Georgia.” Her involvement in other creative undertakings, business ventures and humanitarian activities has been extensive, and has brought her honors from industry and community alike. In 1995, Knight earned her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the next year, Gladys Knight & The Pips were inducted into the Rock ‘N ’Roll Hall of Fame. Knight published an autobiography, “Between Each Line of Pain and Glory” (a line taken from her million selling recording “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”), in 1997, and the next year, she and The Pips were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. In 2004, Knight received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the annual BET

Awards ceremony. Today, Knight and husband William, along with various other members of the family, oversee her busy career from the Las Vegas headquarters of Shakeji, Inc., her personal entertainment corporation. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, performer, restaurateur, and businesswoman with a spiritual outlook on her life. Her faith in God has been the driving force behind all of Knight’s endeavors, guiding her through her many successes.

Knight will be on stage at WCW at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Tickets are available for purchase at ticketmaster. com and the Essentials Gift Shop, located inside Wind Creek Wetumpka. For more information, visit https://windcreek.com/wetumpka/entertainment.

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