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Mill owners put on notice By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Tallassee Historical Society met Monday at the Talisi Falls Museum to discuss a notice given by the city for potential demolition of both mill sites. Judge Dale Segrest was present to offer advice on the subject. Segrest said he, too, received a notice despite the fact that he has no ownership in the

ness to the city. “It started out we were getting $1,100 a month from the city council. When this regime went back in, that was cut in half. You cannot do redevelopment for $6,000 a year.” Recently, Golden received a letter from the city explaining that action must be taken in the near future at the mill sites. See MILL • Page 3

property. In fact, an individual does not own the West mill site, rather the TRA holds the deed. The TRA is group of unpaid volunteers who are devoted to the redevelopment of the city of Tallassee. The TRA currently has a budget of $6,000 a year. According to Hank Golden, chairman of TRA, this budget is not suitable to properly fund an organization that is recruiting busi-

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The metal stairs that span the facade of this structure will soon be removed from the West mill site.

Kervin, Taylor faced with declaratory judgements

PSC’s Beeker talks energy woes, waste in government

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Tallassee held a special city council meeting Thursday to discuss candidate qualifications. This comes after last week’s meeting where councilmember David Stough called for a motion to file a declaratory judgment against Jeanna Kervin. That motion was opposed in a 5-2 vote. This recent vote occurred after the third executive session since July 6. During Thursday’s meeting John Smith, Tallassee’s city attorney, cited potential litigation as the basis for the closed-door meetings. The declaratory judgment against Kervin and Taylor is a response to the city council’s request for documentation pertaining to residency of current candidates Taylor, Kervin, Hammock, Payne and McCain. Taylor; however, was out of town last week and was unable to submit his documentation. Therefore the council called See COUNCIL • Page 3

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Living Waters Worship Center brought food and drinks for the entire department Thursday. The church along with several people from the community came out to show appreciation and pray for law enforcement officers.

Community shows support for local law enforcement By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

In light of recent events across the country, the people of Tallassee have shown tremendous support to the Tallassee Police Department.

While recent events have moved many to show acts of kindness to local law enforcement, in Tallassee this is a common practice. “It’s something that escalates when you have events of See UNITY • Page 3

According to police Chief, Jimmy Rodgers. “An abundance of people have shown their support for our department,” he said. “Many have come by here to drop off breakfast, snacks and heartfelt cards offering support.”

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Mrs. Shannon Marie Gates, 68, of Notasulga, died Monday, July 18, 2016, at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee with Father Charles Troncale officiating. A fellowship time with the family will follow the service. Mrs. Gates is survived by her husband of 48 years William G. Gates; her children Cheri Smith, Yvonne Fulmer, and William Gates, II; her grandchildren Ashley Easterwood, Angel Easterwood, Samantha Easterwood, Payton Gates, William Alexander Gates, Brianna Gates, Emily Gates, Kattie Smith, and Maddison Smith; her great grandchildren Autumn Downing, Brantley Downing, and Dixie Downing; her sister Cheryl Dominick; and her brothers Thomas Devitt Fountain, Perry Dale Fountain, and Harold Sydney. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Devitt and Mary Ursula Fountain, her sister Olivia Clinger, and her granddaughter Ivory Gates. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to help with funeral expenses. Send condolences at www.corbittsfuneralhome.com. Corbitt’s Funeral Home, Inc. of Tuskegee is directing.

Ben D. Morris

Mr. Ben D. Morris, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, at the age of 71. A private burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Morris is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Morris; son, Mitch Woodall, Jr. (Amanda); daughters, Tammy Jones and Cindy Robinson (Michael); eight grandchildren; brother, Gerry Swatz and sister, Gina Peliti. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home of Tallassee Alabama is directing.

Linda Kay Hester

Mrs. Linda Kay Hester, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the age of 61. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Woodall officiating. Mrs. Hester is survived by her children, Tammy Bonner and Travis Ray. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. John Arthur Hester, Sr. and her son, John Arthur “Johnny” Hester, Jr. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 19, 2016, from 5:00PM until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available

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Mr. Jimmy Edward Ledbetter, a resident of Reeltown, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the age of 68. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 3:00PM from Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Dorley officiating. Burial will follow in Old Sharon Cemetery with Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Ledbetter is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia Ledbetter; mother, Dorothy Ledbetter; children, Michael Ledbetter (Kathryn), Linda Gale Gibson (Kevin) and David O’Steen; grandchildren, Haley Ledbetter, Justin, Jacob and Grace Gibson, Mathew Baker and Jessica Baker; brothers, Jerry Ledbetter (Jackie) and Joe Ledbetter (Tammy) and sister, Janice Baker (Julius). He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Edd Ledbetter and son, Christopher Edward Ledbetter. The family will receive friends from 1:30PM until service time Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the church. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home of Tallassee, Alabama is directing.

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I would like to thank the residents of Ward 7 for allowing me to represent them and the city of Tallassee as city councilman for the past four years, and look forward in representing you for the next four years. During the past four years there have been many decisions that had to be made, some of which were not easy to

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make. I have worked diligently for public health and safety for the citizens of Tallassee and will continue Stough to do so if elected to city council. Over the past four years of my term there have been many issues concerning residents of Ward 7, all of which have been satisfied to the best of my knowledge with the exception of a couple that pertained to ordinances/laws and the laws

had to be upheld. When I was elected, the first big issue we had to tackle was the finances. The city had been paying overdraft fees. The finance committee and council had to make several cutbacks in order to keep from terminating employees. The finances for the city are in much better condition and under my term of office no overdraft fees have occurred. Another issue was the last administration (2008-2012) purchased $350,000 worth of vehicles. According to the audit, these vehicles were financed for 30 years. The life of these vehi-

cles is only 5 to 7 years. When elected I will take all means necessary not to let actions like this take place. In closing, I want to thank all of the volunteers and city workers who helped during the loss of Mount Vernon Mills. They did an outstanding job. The new fire truck that we purchased was essential in protecting houses and a vital part of the city, the water plant. I ask for your vote and support on Aug. 23. Vote David Stough, City Council Ward 7. Where decisions are made with integrity, honesty and experience.

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“By Aug. 29 we have to have a plan,” said Golden. However, this notice may be all for show with nothing truly backing the threat. “If someone wants to tear it down, they have to find the money,” Golden said. “There are a lot more things that the city of Tallassee needs other spending resources demolishing a building that’s not hurting anybody and potentially is a great resource.” According to Golden, the only present danger at the site is a set of metal stairs that span the length of the structure, which will soon be removed. Golden says that until Tallassee begins to utilize the riverfront, redevelopment will be sluggish because the riverfront is the one true attraction the city has to offer. Segrest believes the solution to this dilemma lies right here in Tallassee, if all parties involved will cooperate. “We’re at a point where open discussion and creative thinking is needed,” he said. “I really think that the best way to resolve this is not a confrontational approach.” Segrest explained, as an entity of the city, there should be no disagreement between the two. “It’s an arm of the city and there’s absolutely no reason for there to be any form of disagreement between the TRA and the city or between any parties involved,” Segrest said.

Segrest and Golden both addressed the East mill site. The two men suggested that the city offer to remove the debris left behind after the May mill fire in return for ownership of the land. This would allow the current investor to walk away from the property and relinquish all responsibility. Both men also suggested building the widely talked about recreation center at the East mill site. “You don’t have to spend the full $11 million but you can certainly start it,” Golden said. Funding this redevelopment project would be essential to its success. “We need to focus on development,” said Segrest. “We need to find a way. When it gets right down to it, the solution is not going to be found in a law book because the bottom line is money. “ With no property tax currently in place, Segrest believes adding one could be another solution to the potential project. “Let’s make something happen. Let’s find the money. There are things that can be done. The city does not have an ad valorem tax. It’s one of eight or ten in the state that doesn’t have ad valorem tax. We need an ad valorem tax. That money needs to be devoted to development,” said Segrest.

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Thursday’s meeting to review Taylor’s recently submitted documentation. This documentation included items such as water bills, electricity bills, a lease and/or anything that would verify residency. After reviewing the documents councilman Stough once again made the motion to file a declaratory judgment against Kervin, and later against Taylor. Stough made the same motion last Monday during the regular city council meeting against Kervin. That motion, however, did not pass. In the original motion councilmen Stough and Wilson voted in favor of the declaratory motion against Kervin. Councilmembers Johnson, Rygiel, Blalock, Brown and Godwin all opposed the motion. Mayor Payne withheld his vote. Things turned out differently Thursday. Stough, Wilson and Brown voted in favor of the declaratory motion, while Johnson and Godwin voted against it. Rygiel declined to vote, Blalock was absent and Mayor Payne, once again, withheld his vote. Councilman Brown cited an earlier conversation with the secretary of state as the basis for changing his vote. “It doesn’t state that the council has the right to

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The (next-to) last O.J. Simpson commentary

.J. Simpson is one of the most polarizing figures in American history. He acquired such a position in different ways in different time periods of his multi-faceted public life, and opinions about the Juice’s stature are all over the map. Some weeks ago, this space cited a dramatic mini-series about Simpson, comparing it with an ESPN “30 for 30” documentary about the Duke lacrosse team. However, ESPN recently debuted a five-part “30 for 30” documentary on Simpson, titled “O.J.: Made in America.” Clocking in at seven and a half hours, it’s technically a miniseries as well. And even for those who think the Simpson murder trial verdict epitomized the difference between “innocent” and “not guilty” in the American justice system, “Made in America” should be mandatory viewing. The main difference between the Simpson multiple-episode programs besides “drama-vs. documentary” is that “Made in America” has an accurate title. It follows Orenthal James

Simpson from his public housing childhood through his high school, college, and professional football careers, then his klutzy “acting” days, followed by his infamous transition to international notoriety. Plenty of interviewees are on hand to recall their time with the Juice. Many of them now have different opinions of O.J. than they had when they were associating with him. And some interviewees still get smug and/or still play the race card, particularly when Simpson’s legal travails are remembered. Of note is Carl Douglas, who was a thirdstring attorney on the Simpson “Dream Team.” During a major network interview while the murder trial was ongoing, he had proclaimed “I put up with racism every day,” in an oh-so-sincere façade, and 20-plus years later, Douglas had apparently lost none of his playing-to-the-camera pseudopiety when he was interviewed for “O.J.: Made in America.” As expected, the murder trial is the focal point of the documentary, and one of numerous revelations comes from former Simpson manager/memorabilia

The So-Called Column By Willie G. Moseley dealer Mike Gilbert, who says that he counseled O.J. to stop taking his arthritis medicine. Simpson’s hands would then swell up, meaning that the infamous gloves wouldn’t fit. And while prosecutor Marcia Clark participates in the documentary, she and her associates come off as having been ridiculously inept, in more than one phase of the trial. ‘O.J.: Made in America” isn’t without its faults. Some of the crime scene photos are shown, and they’re quite gruesome. While a thorough, detailed presentation is a positive attribute, displaying the nearly-decapitated head of Nicole Simpson onscreen smacks of, er, overkill. The documentary also featured the telling, immediatelyafter-the-verdict fulmination of Robert Shapiro, who had been shoved down to second string on O.J.’s legal team by Johnnie

Cochran and F. Lee Bailey. Shapiro vowed he would never work with Cochran or Bailey again. Professional jealousy and resentment had to figure into his attitude, of course, but he also accused “Dream Team” members of playing the race card “from the bottom of the deck,” among other finger pointing at his former associates. The post-murder-trial incarnation of Simpson comes off like some bizarre, malevolent, where’s-the-camera buffoon. He’s portrayed as having a large time with hangers-on even though he owed tens of millions of dollars to the relatives of the two murder victims, having been found liable for their deaths in a 1997 civil trial. “O.J.: Made in America” also presents a detailed chronology of the Las Vegas robbery of O.J. memorabilia that resulted in Simpson being sentenced to a total of 33 years in prison. The participants in that sordid episode—perpetrators and victims alike—don’t exactly come across like they’re Boy Scouts. Carl Douglas also com-

mented on the Las Vegas robbery and trial, asking O.J. (rhetorically) “What were you thinking?” And then Douglas and at least one other guy proceeded to play the race/celebrity card(s) yet again. Included was a sanctimonious comparison of the damages awarded in the ’97 civil trial and the number of years in O.J.’s current prison sentence. O.J. Simpson will be eligible for parole in 2017. One wonders if he’ll resume his search for “the real killers” when he’s released. The only other time I plan on writing about Simpson is upon the occasion of his death, and I already have a tentative title: “Shed No Tears For O.J. Simpson.” As for his legacy, O.J. Simpson should be remembered as the ultimate snake oil salesman. And as vividly chronicled in ‘O.J.: Made in America,” the snake is O.J. himself. Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus at The Tribune and a regular columnist for The Tribune.

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he Fourth of July has come and gone, now it’s Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and the year will be over. That quick! The Fourth, as we called it, always brought three things; 1. Ed Harris from the Baltimore headquarters of the Mount Vernon Mills, 2. the carnival, mainly Lee Amusements, and 3. rain. You can’t depend on anything anymore. Mr. Harris and the mill are gone. The Lee Amusement never comes this way anymore. They have probably faded away and if they could come it wouldn’t do any good. The ground around the ballpark has shrunk, with practice fields, highways widened, and the rec center. There just isn’t any space left and it wouldn’t be the same anywhere else. Big Bear took up the space where the open field across the street was and now even Big Bear is gone. Let’s not forget the rain. You can’t even count on the rain any

The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley more. Some years it does and some years it doesn’t. I could tell you about the Lemonade Barrel placed around the carnival area many years ago. I can’t remember what we drank out of. I hope it wasn’t a single dipper. The mill put up a huge concession stand; it was manned by Scout leaders, scouts, and mill personnel. The proceeds went to the Boy Scouts. Scouting was big in those days in these parts. I wonder how many people remember when the powers-that-be put a wrecked car in the median on Barnett Blvd on the Fourth , with a 4’x8’ sign warning people of the dangers of drinking and driving. You couldn’t miss it; the car was in front of the Bank of Tallassee. They always got their wrecked cars from

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Charles Hilyer’s Junk Yard and I always painted a sign with some sort of slogan on it. One year they put a car out that a local person had been injured or killed in. I can’t remember which one but it caused an uproar. After that I don’t think they used a car anymore. I must say it was a good way to make a point. People go everywhere to watch fireworks. On the lake, it was first called Blount’s fireworks and I think now it is called Russell’s fireworks. There are fireworks in Wetumpka, Little Texas, Prattville and Montgomery. When I was growing up and after I got grown when fireworks were mentioned we thought of fireworks in Tallassee at the carnival. This was the end of another carnival season. They started closing down and a little after daylight they would all but be packed up and ready to go to the next town. This was the

cleanest carnival in the country. The Tallassee Mills did not allow those booths that featured a game of chance. You could burst the balloons, knock over the bottles, or test your strength with a mallet and try to ring the bell but no sleight of hand games. If you ask around you can probably find people that met their spouse there, got engaged on top of the ferris wheel or in the tilta-whirl. Old times were good times! Now, when people talk about the Fourth they think of jumping off of Chimney Rock or kayaking down the river or creek. What about taking a $50 pay day and going to Florida, sleeping in the car on the beach. That’s another story when I have more time and space. Ronald Brantley is a Tallassee resident and a regular columnist for The Tribune. He can be reached at Rbrantley1@ elmore.rr.com

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Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers

Florida could decide presidency, U.S. Senate

ometimes when I observe national politics I am enthralled by the magnificent creation of our American government. When our forefathers founded our democracy it was grounded in British parliamentarian philosophy with a unique American blend, which of course omitted a monarchy. Now, 240 years later, it is a very representative democracy. As our founders designed, we have three very independent and equally important branches of government, executive, judicial and legislative. The executive branch is the most visible with the election of a U.S. President every four years. In earlier times, military men ascended to the presidency. George Washington was first and foremost a general. Our last military chief executive was Ike Eisenhower. Our first president, Washington, disdained political parties and warned that they were harmful to a functioning democracy. He had a lot of wisdom, as did many of our earlier presidents. Indeed, political partisanship has created a good amount of discord and disharmony among the American electorate. Party alliance, along with a cumbersome and archaic relic of a system of selecting our president within the confines of the electoral college, makes the presidential race completely undemocratic. Under the electoral college system only about 10 to 12 of the 50 states matter in a presidential race. It is almost a one-state presidential election with Florida having inordinate and almost omnipotent power. Demographic changes within the country favor a Democrat being elected president. However, the way the minority populations are concentrated into urban enclaves, the U.S. House of Representatives favors the Republicans controlling that legislative chamber. The U.S. Senate is now the ultimate balance of power. Therefore, the U.S. Senate races around the country are probably more important, as well as more in doubt, than the presidential race. The Republicans took control of the Senate a few years ago with an anti-Obama sentiment. A good many of those GOP Senators are up for reelection. Republicans currently hold a 54-46 advantage in the Senate. In this current presidential election year Republicans are much more vulnerable to losing their majority simply because there are more GOP seats at risk. Of the 34 Senate seats up for election this year, 24 are held by Republicans and only 10 Democrats are up for election. The second major problem for Republicans is that many of those GOP seats are in states that voted for Obama in 2008 or 2012 and are considered blue or Democratic-leaning states. There are nine states that are the battlegrounds for control of the Senate. In order for Democrats to take the Senate they must hold onto all their seats and win five seats from the GOP. In Illinois, Republican Sen. Mark Kirk, who won with only 48 percent of the vote in this blue state, is the most endangered GOP incumbent Senator. In Wisconsin, first term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson faces former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold in a rematch of their 2010 race. Colorado, which is a swing state in this year’s presidential contest, will also be a crucial part of the senate puzzle. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennett won reelection to a second term with just 48 percent of the vote, which makes him vulnerable to a GOP challenge. The retirement of veteran Democratic leader, Harry Reid, has left his Senate seat in play for each party in Nevada. This state is also a swing state in the presidential contest. GOP Sen. Pat Toomey won a very close election in the blue state of Pennsylvania in 2010. This could be a Democratic pickup. The two ultimate swing states in the presidential race will also be pivotal in control of the U.S. Senate. In Ohio, Republican Sen. Rob Portman will have a tough challenge from former Democratic Gov.Ted Strickland. This will be a key race. Sen. Marco Rubio originally abandoned his Florida Senate seat to run for president. However, in a last minute dramatic move in June, he backpedaled and decided to seek reelection to his Senate seat. In Rubio’s statement he said, “Control of the Senate may very well come down to the race in Florida.” National political experts tend to agree with him. Although he lost to Trump in his home state in the GOP presidential race earlier this year, polling indicates that Rubio is the only GOP candidate who can beat either of the two Democrats in the Sunshine State. Florida could be the deciding factor in both the presidential contest as well as for control of the U.S. Senate. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

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The hamster wheel of justice goes round and round

amsters are fascinating little creatures. They are fairly happy to live in their little cages, surrounded by goodies, including their own exercise mechanism. Anyone that has seen a hamster run on its wheel notices that the small creature seems to be expending quite a bit of energy, and yet is getting absolutely nowhere. A similar thing has been occurring with the Tallassee City Council recently. All of the little hamsters are just mightily spinning their wheels on this mayoral election issue and of course getting nowhere. Last week I pointed out various reasons why the city should stay out of this matter. Sadly, only councilman Rob Rygiel had the good sense to refuse to participate this time around. The funny thing is that I previously only gave a few reasons it would be a bad idea. Now that the council has voted to challenge two of the candidates I’ll add in a few more. This matter will have to be settled in court, meaning that it will not be a quick process. Anyone who has ever handled a civil case knows they can drag on. Also, in my experience in dealing with election contests in other states, judges loathe the idea of removing someone from the bal-

WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

lot prior to the election, especially if there is some doubt as to whether the candidate should be removed. Removing candidates prior to the election creates an interesting problem if that removal is later deemed by a higher court to have been improper. Do the candidates now have a cause of action against the judge who removed them, or against the city for improperly moving to remove them from the ballot? Also, what if the candidate sought to be removed loses the election? Is there then a point in removing them from the ballot? Oftentimes judges will wait to see if the issue becomes moot by allowing the election to play out, especially as it is now just over a month away. Last week, we discussed the elections manual produced by the Alabama League of Municipalities. In that document the League cites to an Alabama Supreme Court case of Harris v. McKenzie, 703 So. 2d 309 for the concept that courts

must decide these issues. In that case Harris was the winner of a city council election and McKenzie finished second. McKenzie then challenged Harris’ qualifications, specifically where he lived. A court initially ruled against Harris, but Harris won on appeal to the Supreme Court. As I mentioned above, the civil process is a long one and could be overturned if the lower court makes the wrong decision. Why not wait until the election ends to see if there is a reason to challenge a candidate in the first place? Maybe neither of the candidates in question will obtain enough votes to win the election. Now the city council has effectively thrown its hat into the mayoral ring. Instead of the upcoming election being about the candidates and their positions, it will now be instead about who lives where. Sure this could have been a campaign point for the candidates in any circumstance, but now the city leaders have effectively made it an issue by bringing it up during the election. By jumping into the ring they are effectively acting to try to frame the tone of the election, and this is something a governmental entity should never do. The fact that quite a lot of discussion has been had on this issue in closed session

is also a bit unnerving. Last week I outlined the rules on executive sessions, my own opinion is that the city violated the meaning of the executive session law, but of course the city’s attorney will disagree since the attorney is the one who advised the council on having the discussion in closed session. Here is the main problem, even if the city did not have an illegal meeting they had what I would call a patently un-American meeting. Voting is one of the things that truly defines our American experiment. Our Founding Fathers railed against the abuses they saw coming from the English crown, specifically the colonists’ inability to have a say in their own governance. It is for these reasons, our desire to create a government where we could be represented, that we threw off the yoke of the British. Therefore, any discussion that seeks to limit candidates or seeks to limit our options to vote should be discussed in open session. Let the citizens hear the allegations and the defenses so that they may know who they should vote for. Secret back room meetings are nothing but an un-American exercise in futility and a slap in the face to our Founders. Carroll is the managing editor of The Tribune.

The effects of weather on retail sales

n Internet search recently uncovered a scholarly research paper from January 2000, written by Martha Starr, titled “The Effects of Weather on Retail Sales.” Its aim was to answer the question: why do people go shopping when it is raining? Although the researcher found sales increases to be negligible, the report did find that yes, people do get out and drive to the store when it is storming more so than when it is sunny. For years, I have wondered about this peculiar phenomenon. I was a 15-year-old Robert E. Lee High School student when I applied for my Work Permit. My father, Chris Bird, was a grocery man and took me to the Winn-Dixie store located at the corner of Dalraida Road and Atlanta Highway, asked to see the manager (who, incidentally, was someone Daddy had hired many years earlier as a bag boy, and had now worked his way up to management), and basically told the guy to give

the wax completely off the floor in a pretty significant area of the store. And yet, I persevered! All these years By Michael later, I am still a grocery man. But I digress. Bird In the years of working at the grocery store me a job. in Montgomery, I do not I was a disaster from recall the store being so the beginning. The store busy during thunderfaced a lawsuit on the storms. In fact, I distinctly fourth day I worked there, remember all of the young when in an act of supreme bucks I worked with runmasculinity I attempted to ning around and playing push a load of 20 buggies in an empty store on days from the Cart Corral into like those. Apparently, the store. About seven of Dalraida Winn-Dixie was them got loose, with one an anomaly. smashing into a MercedesOne thing I have Benz that had just been noticed in Tallassee – and purchased off the showif you are ever driving room floor. around during a storm, Within a few days, take a look at our Super the manager was ready Foods parking lot – is that to throttle me again. In people seem to immedianticipation of a big visit ately imagine power outfrom a supervisor coming ages, water shortages, and from the W-D warehouse, bridge closings at the first he had paid $700 for a sign of a dark cloud. They crew to strip and wax will fight flooding streets the tile floors in that old and risk life and limb with store. The floors were thunder and lightning so shiny. The reason the everywhere to come and manager wanted to kill me pick up some snack items, was because I clumsily bread and milk. knocked over a display of Not that I am complainwindow cleaner that took

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ing about business, mind you, it’s just incredible to me. When it rains, people go shopping. I asked one of my Super Foods co-workers who came from the fast food world. She said that the same is true for the dining establishments around town. The drive-through lines, if you notice, stretch out to the road when it is raining. It’s as if customers think, “the world is coming to an end, so I gotta get that Quarter Pounder combo one more time.” It’s a strange phenomenon, apparently not unique to Tallassee or to grocery stores since one can find peer-reviewed research about it on the World Wide Web. But I must say, I do all I can to stay home if it is raining. With those raindrops hitting my metal roof, the best thing to do during a summer rainstorm is take a nap! Bird is a veteran educator here in Tallassee and a regular columnist for The Tribune.

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Religion Briefs • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany On Sunday, July 24 a Morning Prayer worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m., with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http:// epiphanytallassee.org/ • Rock Springs Baptist Church Will celebrate its 101st Birthday/ Homecoming on Sunday, July 24, 2016, beginning at 10:45 a.m. with a worship program followed at noon with a fellowship luncheon. We invite everyone interested to attend. Dr. Jim Jackson will be our featured speaker, Travis Shaw will lead our music with special music by Travis and the musical duo Emily Urquhart & John Adcock. A $500 scholarship award will be presented to a deserving student during our program. Also a special donation will be made to ACTS for its food pantry. Revival services will follow on MondayWednesday, July 25-27 at 7 p.m. with a light supper at 6:15 each night. We are honored that special Mrs. Louise Jackson, Kenneth Loomis, Emily Urquhart and John Adcock will provide music during our revival. Dr. Jim Jackson will be our revival speaker. Mrs. Carol Garnett will serve as pianist for all services. We thank everyone who will join us for these services--your presence will bless us. If you have questions or need a ride, please call 334-5146821.

• St. Vincent de Paul OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ and FM 101.1 in Tallassee. Listen Live on www. wacqradio.com or the TuneIn app on your smartphone. The pastor of St. Vincent de Paul is Monsignor Charles Troncale. July 24 - Marriage and the Eucharist part 1 July 31 - Marriage and the Eucharist part 2 August 7 - Making Catholic Moral Decisions (Jim Toner) August 14 - Making Catholic Moral Decisions (Jim Toner) August 21 - By Faith Alone part 1 August 28 - By Faith Alone part 2 September 4 - Which Came First part 1 September 11 - Which Came First part 2 • Westside Baptist Church Will celebrate it’s 54th anniversary on July 24. Dr. Robert Keeton, missionary with Rock of Ages Prison Ministry, will be preaching in the morning service. Lunch will be served afterwards. There will also be special music. There will be no evening service on the 24th. • Mount Olive Baptist Church Glory be to God! Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be celebrating their 18th pastoral anniversary of Rev. L.D Holstick and First Lady Minister, Twinita Holstick. The celebration will be on July 24 at 2:30 p.m.

Mt. Olive members, family and friends come join us as we celebrate this glorious anniversary for our pastor. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Jerry Humpry, pastor of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Wetumpka, AL. Liberty Hill Baptist Church congregation will also accompany him. We would like for everyone to come worship with joy, love and giving thanks for the man chosen by God to be our shepherd. We are looking forward to seeing all of our brothers and sisters of Christ here to make a joyful noise unto the Lord, and also give thanks to our pastor. • Oak Valley Station United Methodist Homecoming celebration on Sunday July 24 at 11am. Steve MacInnis will bring the morning message. There will be a covered dish luncheon immediately following the morning worship service. Revival will begin Sunday night, July 24 at 6 p.m. Revival will continue through Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. each evening. There will be a covered dish supper each evening at 6:15 p.m.. Browning Wood, Youth Minister, St. James United Methodist Church in Montgomery, will bring the Revival messages. Oak Valley Station United Methodist Church is located at 161 Parsonage Road, Tallassee. Please make plans to come and worship with us! • Carrville Baptist Church Community Join us for our Blessing of the Backpack on Sunday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m. and then

our 5th Sunday Outreach Dinner at 6:00 p.m. On Tuesday, Aug., 6-9 a.m., we will be hosting a FREE community drive-thru breakfast. So please come by on your way to work and pickup a sausage, bacon or butter biscuit to enjoy. Our regular Sunday Services are Sunday School 9:15 a.m., morning worship 10:30 a.m. and all Sunday evening activities are at 6 p.m. Our Wednesday night activities are at 6:30 p.m. • Faith Foundation Holiness Church Monday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. each night. Climaxing on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 3 p.m. Pastor: Bishop Marvin Freeman and Overseer: Apostle Quentin Freeman. For more information contact Mot. Gloria Freeman at 334-991-4026 or Sis. Shannetta Daniels at 334-415-5019. • East Tallassee United Methodist Church The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vendors are welcome: new items, old items, crafts, youth groups, ball teams, baked goods, produce and food. The flea market is sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located across from City Hall. We will offer various priced booths. To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.

Area Churches 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 5675754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 5692825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5674325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 5412556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255

Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 5691952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 5674458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 3121878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482

Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-3665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 569-2851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 514-1097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 567-3668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-5389415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 5670620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 567-0311 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville

Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 5691510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 567-9886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God Hwy 143, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 5670476 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 3862386 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST First Elmore Seventh Day Adventist 210 Lucky Town Rd., Elmore 514-1020 INDEPENDENT METHODIST Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Hwy, Eclectic 541-2552 UNITED METHODIST Cain’s Chapel United Methodist 96 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-2375 Central United Methodist Church 11721 Central Plank Rd. Central Elmore United Methodist Church 40 Hatchet St., Elmore 567-8653 First United Methodist Church 306 W. Tuskeena St., Wetumpka 5677865 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 2656099 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

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Blalock up for reelection in city council Ward 3 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for re-election as your Councilman for Ward 3 here in our great city of Tallassee. I have the experience and the desire to continue to serve you for the next four years. Blalock Of the 29 years I have served 25 of those years my fellow council members appointed me as mayor pro-tem and in those 25 years I have represented this city many times and never was there a time that my actions brought embarrassment or shame to this city. I have served with

pride and honesty, and I will continue to do so if given the chance. In the past, I have had the opportunity to serve you in many ways, not only Ward 3 but Tallassee and Elmore and others across the state as well. I served as chairman of the Board of Directors for the Coosa, Elmore County Community Action Program. Was very instrumental in changing from commodity foods to the present day Food Stamp Program. I was appointed by the President of the United Sates to serve on the Selective Service Board covering area 5. The board has since been dissolved. I was appointed by the Secretary of State to serve on the Election Law Committee that governs the election laws of the state of Alabama. I served on the Drug Task Force

and was past Chairman of the Recreation Board. With these experiences, it has certainly been a big help in abling me to do job. But the job is not complete. Jordanville is the gateway to our city and to the lakes. We are working everyday for a welcome center, beautiful green space, after school activities for our children as well as activities or for adults. There is a lot that has been done but yet a lot more to do. I can’t do it alone. That’s why I ask you for your support. To get the job done. In the next few weeks I intend to knock on every door and ask you personally for your vote and support. If somehow I am unable to speak with you, you will know I’ve been there. Thank you and God Bless.

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Election: Tuesday, August 23

Energy wants,” Beeker said. “If you’ll print in your paper how many pages the Obama administration has added to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), it will stagger you. 25,000. You can’t read ‘em. Let alone implement them. It seems like that cannot be. But we’ve researched it. We’ve looked. Nobody can read that. “And so they hire all these people to write all these things – in case this happens and this happens and this happens, we have to defeat coal. If not, the south is going to blossom.” In June 2014, EPA proposed the Clean Power Plan, which it called “a commonsense plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants.” Among other things, it cited climatea change as the reason a national limit was needed on carbon and said its plan would “help cut carbon emissions from the power sector by 30 percent from 2005 levels.” Beeker believes the plan unduly targets the coal industry in the south. “The good people supporting all the senators in the Northeast cannot compete and so the south is thrown under the bus. Why? Because we love these senators and we have to defeat coal. It sounds radical, but I don’t own any coal mines, I don’t owe coal anything. I’ve just seen it. And there’s not anything about it that’s right and fair. There are too many scientists now saying, ‘No, coal’s not doing that.’ So it’s about competition, it’s about jobs, it’s about money. These people have to tax coal.” Beeker made four media stops on Monday and says he’ll make more to raise the public’s awareness about these policies he believes are wrong.

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“I was doing TV this morning,” Beeker said. “I said the same thing. People don’t know this. People think we’re dying because of coal. It’s a lie.” Beeker abhors waste and among his favorite examples is the Bellefont Nuclear Power Plant in Hollywood, Alabama, where construction began on twin reactors in 1974. Work was halted by TVA in 1988 in response to declining demand. Work on the $4.9 billion plant restarted in late 2011, but stalled again early in 2012. At one time, as many as 540 workers were employed at the facility. “There’s a nuclear power plant … built in the 70s,” Beeker said. “You know how much energy is produced? None. If you drive up to the plant, you would think it’s running. There are cars in the parking lot. And you walk in and you sign in and you have to be dressed up to get into a nuclear plant and you go and it’s big. And the people say, ‘Well, this does this and this does this’ and it’s never made

one ounce of electricity. People have gone to work at that plant and retired and never made an ounce of electricity. Retired on your money and mine. Not two or three. Lots of ‘em. “In Nevada, there’s a huge mountain out there called Yucca Mountain. (U.S. Sen.) Harry Reid (D-Nevada) sent billions to fit Yucca Mountain to take the nuclear wastes in fixing energy and put it in that mountain back in the 70s, early 80s. Billions have been spent. You know how much waste they’ve taken? Zero. Same amount that the nuclear plants in Alabama have produced. It’s the safest. We know that. The waste of the federal government is staggering. It’s beyond the average person’s ability to comprehend.” Beeker is a personable man with decidedly conservative views. He calls President Obama “an empty suit” and talks about the president’s purchase of a home in Dubai, a claim that has been rebuked by such sites as snopes.com, which says the story originated on a

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political conspiracy site. Still, Beeker says he will continue to talk about energy policy and government waste, particularly when they involve Alabama jobs. “I’m not going to be quiet,” Beeker said. “Debate it. Put it out there. That’s why I ran. I’m not embarrassed. There’s nothing they can do to me, but send me back home to the farm. Let ‘em send me. Until then, I’m not going to hush.” Before he became involved in politics as a member of the Greene County Commission in 1986, Beeker devoted all of his time to his cattle and catfish farming operations. He is a Greene County native. He and his wife, Teresa Inge Beeker, have been married for 41 years and have three children. Beeker was elected to the Public Service Commission in 2014.

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For centuries, horses have been an important part of human society. They have been used for work purposes, transportation, sports, and for show. Until the automobile became available to all people, horses were a major source of transportation. Today, the power of an automobile is still referred to as its “horsepower.” There are many different breeds of horses, but they are divided into three main categories: ponies, light horses, and heavy horses. A pony is a small horse with shorter legs and a stout body. Ponies are very strong for their size and are good horses for riding training. A light horse is a horse that is typically fast and nimble. Thoroughbreds, the elite racing horses, are light horses. A heavy horse, also known as a draft horse, is a larger horse, mostly used for work, such as the large Clydesdale. Perhaps the most famous horse is the white Lipizzaner. These horses are known for their graceful movements, and when trained well, they almost appear to be dancing. Many of them are white in color, although they can dark as well. The largest horses in the world today are draft horses, such as the Clydesdales, Belgians, and the Shires. The smallest horse known today is the Falabella from Argentina. Horses are popular among children. The rocking horse is a very old toy still enjoyed today. Ornate and colorful replicas of horses are made for carousels and for some children the ultimate pet would be a pony. Horses have also been at the center of many works of literature, such as The Black Stallion and Black Beauty. A horse represents the Knight piece on a chessboard.

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TIGER SHARKS SWIMMERS QUALIFY FOR STATE MEET By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune

The Tallassee Tiger Sharks swim team traveled to Valley for the District V Championships. The Sharks competed against Auburn, Prattville, Opelika, Valley, Alex City, Talledega and Sylacauga. Individually, Tallassee had a total of 25 swimmers to qualify for the upcoming state swim meet. All of the Shark’s relay teams also qualified for the state meet. The Sharks had an impressive five district champs Aiden Nobles, Harmony Moyers, Hope Moyers, Ezra Carpenter and Chase Webster were best in District V. The 9-10 boys also beat out the competition this weekend. Corbin Grover, Camden Mask, Geoffery Dark and Chase Webster walked away 9-10 Boys Relay Medley District V champions. The Sharks had several state qualifiers. In the breaststroke, freestyle, individual medley, butterfly, backstroke, and long distance Freestyle. In the breaststroke, Donovan Aldridge took fourth place, Hope Moyers placed third, Camden Mask placed fifth, Ezra Carpenter placed third and Drew Griggs placed fifth. In the freestyle, Aiden Nobles took first place, Harmony Moyers took first place, Hope Moyers also placed first, Chase Webster took second place, Canyon Moyers placed fourth, Macey Stewart placed second, Ezra Carpenter took first place and Chris Glover placed sixth in District V.

In the individual medley, Geoffery Dark placed fourth, Chase Webster placed sixth, in District V. Macey Stewart, Allison Johnson, Gracie Curran and Madison Webster also qualified to go to the state meet and compete in the individual medley. In the butterfly, Donovan Aldridge placed fourth, Chase Webster took first place, Canyon Moyers placed sixth, Ezra Carpenter placed first, Ean Carpenter placed sixth, Connor Crawford also placed sixth and Jillian Clark took third place in the District V butterfly. Abram Whittington also qualified for the upcoming state meet. On the backstroke, Aiden Nobles placed fourth, Harmony Moyers placed second, Kayson Atkins placed fourth, Valerie Johnson placed fifth, Geoffery Dark placed second, Corbin Grover placed sixth, Canyon Moyers placed seventh, Macey Stewart placed sixth, Will Smith placed seventh, Lanier Stewart placed fifth and Jillian Clark placed fourth in the District V Swim Meet. Allsion also qualified to compete in the backstroke at the Alabama State Swim Meet. In the Long Distance Freestyle, Donovan Aldridge placed third, Hope Moyers placed sixth, Geoffery Dark placed fifth, Corbin Grover placed seventh, Will Smith placed third and Lanier Stewart placed eighth in the District V Swim Meet. The Sharks will now travel to Birmingham to faceoff against fellow district champs at the Crossplex on July 29 and 30.

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District V State Qualifiers: (1st row) Chandler Metz, Crockett Moyers, Hope Moyers, Donovan Aldridge, Anslee Weldon, Milly Crain, Valerie Johnson, Harmony Moyers, Kayson Atkins, Aiden Nobles, Luice Noble, Eden Carpenter, Brandy Berry, Abraham Whittington, Caden Metz. (second row) Will Lackey, Kaylen Tucker, Camden Mask, Gracie Curran, Allison Johnson, Auburn Weldon, Corbin Grover, Geoffery Dark, Eli Carpenter, Canyon Moyers, Jack Parker, Chase Webster. (third row) Sarah Smith, AJ Holt, Laura Fields, Dominic Tarter, Sarah Buice, Chris Grover, Madison Webster, Connor Crawford, Cassie Grover, Ean Carpenter, Ezra Crapenter, Drew Griggs, Lexie tarter, Jillian Clark, Will Smith and Catherine Crawford. Below, District V Champions: (front row) Harmony Moyers, Hope Moyers and Aiden Nobles. (second row) Camden Mask, Geoffery Dark, Corbin Grover, Ezra Carpenter, Chase Webster.

Tallassee head coach Hollinquest ready for upcoming season By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune

With a few months between now and the beginning of basketball season, Tallassee varsity basketball coach, Cecil Hollinquest says he is ready to see what his team will bring to court during the upcoming school year. Over the summer, the team has had three play dates and trip to Birmingham Southern and during this time both the coach and the players have developed and become acquainted with each other. “I believe we learned a lot,” said Hollinquest. “I learned the team more so than anything.” Fundamentals and conceptual thinking was an important element in the summer routine for the basketball team. “They learned a lot of concepts that we are going to take,” he said. “This year will be a total new team.” After spending the summer teaching the fundamentals and key concepts of basketball, Hollinquest says the bar is raised and the players are ready and hungry for the win. “I’m excited about this group,” he said. “They act like they really want it.” Tallassee will be in Alabama High School Athletic Association’s 4A classification beginning with the 2016-17 school year. “We dropped down to 4A, which is a plus for us. I feel like we will be playing teams that are more on our competition level,” he said. This summer the Tigers have already played Mumford and Dadeville and they took a trip to play at Birmingham Southern. The basketball team also had a play date in Tallassee that allowed other area teams to compete against the Tigers.

“We invited Elmore County,” Hollinquest said. “We invited other schools, too, but I think there’s a possibility that the fans witnessed what will be the area tournament championship, which Tallassee won.” There are some standout players on this year’s team, according to Hollinquest. We’re looking for the younger guys that were on the JV team to contribute a lot,” said Hollinquest. Jaleel Dumas was a great point guard for the JV team. He will help a lot. Fellow sophomore Josh Griffin will also be key in the up coming season.” Newcomer Mentez Geer will help on the wing. Trey Skipper didn’t play last year but Hollinquest expects greatness from this young man. Hollinquest expects topnotch shooters this season as well. “Tyler Winchester and Drew Coker add great depth.” The younger freshman and sophomore players are also expected to bring greatness to the court for the Tigers during the 2016/2017 season.. “Sophomore group is a good group,” said Hollinquest. “We know that from watching them play last year. We have a good freshman group as well.” According to Hollinquest the players are also begging to learn his coach style. “They are beginning to see how I play basketball, it’s a chess match. Once it gets down to the final minutes the five that I can trust on the floor, will be on the floor,” he said. According to Hollinquest, those five are still undeCarmen Rodgers / The Tribune termined. “We are exited, the kids are excited. That tends to Varsity basketball coach, Cecil Hollinquest, says he is ready to see build that competitiveness,” he said. “Everyone is what his team will bring to court during the 2016/2017 basketball excited. It’s a great time to be a tiger.” season For those who are counting downs the days to the kickoff of the 2016 basketball season, it will begin November 11.

Previewing Auburn’s 2016 schedule: part II

EC Media Days has come and gone for another year and now the countdown begins until the official opening of the season. If my math is correct, we’re only 43 days away from the first college football game of the year. Enjoy the anticipation because once the season starts, it will be over in the blink of an eye. Let’s continue our breakdown of Auburn’s 2016 schedule. Last time, we looked at the Tigers first three opponents (Clemson, Arkansas State & Texas A&M). This week let’s take a closer look at games four, five and six. Auburn vs. LSU (Sept. 24) – LSU returns

18 starters for the 2016 season and the headliner is Heisman hopeful and legitimate beast RB Leonard Fournette. The big fella rushed for 1953 yards last year. Talented wide receivers Malachi Dupre and Travin Dural also return, but LSU will have to replace both starting tackles. That’s all well and good, but the only way the Tigers have any chance to get to Atlanta is if QB Brandon Harris improves dramatically. New defensive coordinator Dave Aranda comes over from Wisconsin with his 3-4 scheme and has made a good impression so far. Auburn embarrassed LSU in 2014 to the tune

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of 41-7. LSU returned the favor in 2015 hammering the orange and blue Tigers 45-21. I fully expect a closer match up in 2016 and I also expect the pressure to be on LSU. Les Miles and his squad have a ton of national expectations. Gus Malzahn and company have no national expectations. An early loss in Jordan Hare could sink any title hopes for LSU and put Miles on shaky ground once again.

Auburn vs. Louisiana Monroe (Oct. 1) – The War Hawks struggled mightily in 2015 amassing a record of 2-11. Head coach Todd Berry was dismissed and former McNeese State coach Matt Viator was hired. Obviously, Monroe had difficulty with several aspects of the game last season, but scoring was one of the main problems averaging only 21 points per game. QB Garrett Smith who threw for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns returns in 2016. His top two receiving targets return as well in Ajalen Holley and Marcus Green. The defense gave up 36 points a game last

year and will be replacing the majority of the starters. This should be a welcomed game following a very physical matchup with LSU. Auburn at Mississippi State (Oct. 8) – Dan Mullen deserves a lot of credit for making Mississippi State respectable and achieving a No. 1 ranking in 2014 for the first time in school history. He also deserves a lot of credit for recruiting QB Dak Prescott who will go down as the best player to ever wear the maroon. Prescott is now gone from Starkville and the proverbial back step appears inevitable. State returns 12 starters (six

offense, six defense) in 2016. The Bulldogs have beaten Auburn in three of the last four years, which is totally unacceptable if you’re a Tiger fan. MSU will enjoy an off week before they welcome Auburn on their first road trip of the year. If the Tigers are to be taken seriously and want to earn back some respectability, they must begin to dominate this series once again. It can only happen one game at a time, but it most assuredly needs to start in 2016. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.