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Tallassee NOW! garners a massive turnout By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

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Jamie Thompson mans the Grills Gone Station during the 2016 Tallassee NOW! barbecue contest.

You could smell the barbeque as you passed the hospital, and hear the entertainment as you topped the hill just before five points. Fun was in the air this weekend as Tallassee celebrated the annual Tallassee NOW! There was something for everyone at this celebration. The people of Tallassee enjoyed a weekend packed full of good food, fun and entertainment. Michone Roye, director of Tallassee Chamber of Commerce said this was not only a success; it trumped last year’s Tallassee NOW! “I felt like it was really good event. I felt like it was a better event than last year, we had a great time.” The fun kicked off Friday morning, but crews were

busy setting up as early as late Wednesday. Friday evening, the 5K was held in downtown Tallassee at the Green Space on South Ann Street. There were 23 runners in this year’s 5K, this was down from last year, said Roye. “We had a smaller turnout for our 5K but everybody loved the new course. We had good feedback about a fall 5K that the chamber is thinking about running. Overall, I was very pleased. I wish it had been ten degrees cooler, but hey nothing I can do about that.” Barry Parker created the new path. It began at the Green Space in downtown, went as far as the middle school, up to the Mt. Vernon Theater and returned to the Green Space. See TALLASSEE • Page 7

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Reward offered in Tallassee Mill Fire By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Tallassee Police Department released photos and video of a vehicle they are calling a vehicle of interest. The vehicle of interest is in regards to the massive blaze that destroyed the historic mill in Tallassee on May 4, 2016. The video was gathered from surrounding businesses. According to Tallassee’s Police Chief, Jimmy Rodgers, the fire began around 11p.m. at 1 Lower Tuskegee Road in Tallassee. The building was vacant with no electricity running to it. See REWARD • Page 3

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Jimmy Bagley gives a custom designed t-shirt to Tallassee’s Fire Chief, Travis Jones as a token of appreciation. The t-shirt has a photo of the mill fire and lists all the responding fire departments that helped fight the blaze.

Local businessmen give back to firefighters By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

After seeing the devastation first hand, two local businessmen decided to give back to the Tallassee Fire Department as a token of appreciation. Jimmy Bagley lives very close to the Tallassee Mill that

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The first annual Chip in for Children Golf Tournament to benefit The Learning Tree and The Little H.A.P.I.E. Tree Preschool is set for June 21. Registration is open now and will remain open until 7:00 a.m. the day of the tournament. There will be a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. After the tournaments, players will enjoy lunch and awards. The tournament will take place at Auburn University Club, 1650 Yarborough Blvd, Auburn, Alabama 36830. Auburn University Club is a

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erupted into a blazing inferno on May 4. Bagley and his wife Sandra live on South Tallassee Drive, which is almost a stone’s throw from the historic mill. “I live one mile from Mount Vernon Mill,” Bagley said. “Without all the See DONATION • Page 3

Johnny Hammock has announced he will be a candidate for Mayor of Tallassee in the upcoming municipal elections on August 23. Hammock was raised in Tallassee from birth, is a graduate of Tallassee High School. After graduating from the University of Alabama and residing in Tuscaloosa, returned to Tallassee in 2011 and has lived in the city limits since. Hammock Hammock has a 19 yearold son, Hunter, who attends the University of Alabama. Hunter is a frequent visitor to

18-hole, 7,326 yard championship golf course, which is located on 225 acres. It is surrounded by 25-acre Yarbrough Lake and partly borders the Saugahatchee Creek. The Learning Tree opened its Tallassee location in 2005 and has since been an active part of the Tallassee community. The Learning Tree is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1983 to provide educational and residential services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, including autism. Today more See TOURNAMENT • Page 7

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Obituaries Tallassee, Alabama

Martha Scruggs

Martha Patricia Price Scruggs, 72, of Notasulga, died Friday, June 10, 2016, at Bethany House in Auburn. Graveside services will be Sunday, June 12, 2016, at Salem Macon Baptist Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Stephens and Rev. Danny Rogers officiating. Visitation will be in the church prior to the funeral beginning at 1:00 p.m. Mrs. Scruggs is survived by her husband Billy Scruggs; her daughters Gail (Ben) Whitman and Billie Anne (James) Brooks; her grandchildren Laci (Josh) Taylor, Abbi (Nathan) Phillips, Anna Kate Whitman, Keri Brooks, Rachel Brooks, and Will Brooks; her great grandson Cooper Taylor; and her dog Troy. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany House, 1171 Gatewood Dr., Auburn, AL 36830. Send condolences at www.corbittsfuneralhome.com.

Mary Drue Sanders

Mrs. Mary Drue “Mae” Sanders, a resident of Eclectic, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at the age of 100. Funeral services will be Friday, June 17, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Estes officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Eclectic, Alabama, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her children, Totsey Marie Mayne, David Sanders, Glenn Sanders (Glenda) and Larry Sanders (Linda); grandchildren, Steven Mayne (Patty), Phillip Mayne (Teresa), Marilyn Sanders, Melissa Williams (Mike), James David Sanders, Jr. (Wendy), Chris Sanders (Dayna), Doug Sanders and Carolyn Lammers; eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Mr. James Elzie Sanders; parents, Charles and Lonas Atkins; two grandsons, Scott Mayne and Keith Sanders and nine siblings. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing

Burt Lanier Powell

Mr. Burt Lanier Powell, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 04, 2016, at the age of 71. Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 07, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. from Carrville Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Webb officiating, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Judy Burnside Powell; daughter, Lori Powell Sharpe (Carney); mother-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Burnside; four grandchildren, Emmi Kate Scott, Taylor Lanier “Zeke” Scott, Jackson Walker Sharpe and John Sawyer Sharpe; brothers, Barry Powell (Anna) and Chris Powell (Mickie). He is preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Gladys Powell. The family will receive friends Monday evening, June 06, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

Mary Noles

Mrs. Mary Nancy “Nan” Noles, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, at the age of 90. Funeral services will be Monday, June 13, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with David O. Noles and Adam Noles officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Noles is survived by her children, George Robert Noles (Alice), Amy Noles Lowery and David O. Noles (Amy); grandchildren, John Lowery (Lacy), Allison Lowery, Anna Noles Boyd (Ian), Andrew Noles (Ashley) and Adam Noles (Bethany); eight great grandchildren; niece, Becky Westbrook; nephew, Dallas Pearson; three special caregivers, Fannie Gullatte, Vannessa Lewis and Cameda Cox. She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mr. D. O. Noles; sister, Mae Westbrook and brother, Adel Pearson. Mrs. Noles was a member of the Tallassee Church of Christ for over 65 years and a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She was active with the Thursday School at the Tallassee Church of Christ and she taught many children through that program. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

Paul Ledbetter

Mr. Joshua Paul “Josh” Ledbetter, a resident of Notasulga, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 10,

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2016, at the age of 28. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 12, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. from Westside Independent Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Carrville Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Josh is survived by his wife, Ashley Ledbetter; children, Alexis Luster and Alyssa Ledbetter; father, Dennis Ledbetter; mother, Denise Sullivan; motherin-law, Denese Luck (Chris); grandparents, Donald Ledbetter and Paula Manning; brother, Brandon James Ellison; sisters, Summer LeAnne McCollum and Emily Paige “Boot” Ledbetter; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2016, from 1:30PM until service time at Westside Independent Baptist Church. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

Reba Hathcock

Mrs. Reba Nell Hathcock, 92, of Tallassee, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born January 20, 1924. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 14, from 1-2 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Rick Dorley officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral home directing. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Hathcock Weldon (Brent) and grandchildren, Courtney Jackson Watkins (Hank) and Caleb Brock Weldon. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marlin C. “Shorty” Hathcock. Reba was a charter member of Westside Independent Missionary Baptist Church. She was known for her banana pudding and caramel cake. She loved watching the Atlanta Braves and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

Jean Claire Ransom Cox December 9, 1926 - June 8, 2016 Jean Claire Ransom Cox passed away on June 9, 2016. Mrs. Cox was born December 9, 1926, the only child of Louie Jackson Ransom and Velma Strength Ransom. She was born and grew up in Tallassee, Alabama. She was a graduate of Tallassee High School, where she was an officer in her senior class, a member of the debate team, and a member of the Homecoming Court. She served her hometown church by playing the organ and piano on many different occasions. She attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute for two years, beginning in the fall of 1944. She met her husband at a Kappa Delta Sorority function that was for “men in uniform” only. She was playing the piano when her future husband approached her and the rest is history. She and Grady were married in 1946 and they moved to Auburn permanently in 1958. Jean was a charter member of the Village Gardeners, President of the AU Campus Club in 1968 and one of the first officers of the Dean Road Elementary School PTA in 1962. Jean also served as a volunteer in the Adult Reading Program at Boykin Street School,was a “Pink Lady” at East Alabama Medical Center and was a proud member of the Babe McGehee Sunday School Class at Auburn United Methodist Church. Many people will remember her culinary creations which she freely distributed to people in grief and to friends. In 1974, Jean returned to Auburn University to complete her college education. In 1978 she received her B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught kindergarten at Dean Road Elementary School from 1978-1979. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed bridge, flowers, gardening, and the beauty of the changes each season brought forth. She loved to shop-not for expensive clothes, but she was a champion shopper for clothes on sale! Jean’s favorite Bible verse was Matthew 25:40, “What you do unto the least of these you do unto me.” She tried to live by that verse. Jean is survived by her adored husband Grady; her daughter Jane Cox Jones (George), her son Keith Martin Cox (Kay); grandchildren, Dr. Bradford Jones (Laurie) and Claire Jones Smith (Bogue); and four great-grandchildren. They were all precious to her and they all knew they were deeply loved. A memorial service will be held at The Auburn United Methodist Church Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 13, with Dr. George Mathison officiating. Visitation will follow the service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Mercy Fund of Auburn United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing. www.jeffcoattrant.com

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Tallassee, and also chose to volunteer at Tallassee Public Library throughout June 2013 to fulfill Honors Society hours requirements before his junior year at Northside High School. Johnny Hammock’s mother and father are long-time residents of Tallassee. His mother, Mary Hammock, worked at the Bank of Tallassee for over 43 years and is currently on the Blount foundation. His father Randal is a life-long Tallassee resident and worked in the Mt. Vernon Mill before retiring. His sister Tonya Maynard resides in Eclectic with her husband Jeremy Maynard and their two sons. Johnny Hammock is the Sales Development Manager for Pure Force over Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Hammock has also been a successful business owner for more than a decade with several businesses in the restaurant and entertainment sector. Hammock also served as the Vice President of the Restaurant & Bar Association of Tuscaloosa from 2004 to 2006. Hammock was a volunteer baseball coach for the YMCA of Tuscaloosa from 2003 to 2005. Hammock has a long history of fundraising for charities in his past, and looks to keep giving back to communities in the future. Hammock has set forth five main platform areas he wishes to address in the campaign and his tenure if elected Mayor: Economic Development, Public Safety, Education, Beautification, and Youth Sports. “I feel that Tallassee has been left behind while other communities in the River Region have continued to grow and take advantage of Tallassee residents’ sales tax dollars because they offer much more in the form of jobs, restaurants, and entertainment. We need to generate a plan to grow sales tax revenue and make sure it’s allocated where it is needed the most. I have extensive experience when it comes to the restaurant and entertainment industry, and I have seen first-hand

race you are. I will listen to everyone in our city and I will always have an open-door policy because everyone has a place in our city and deserves a city hall that works for them. I have no personal agendas, nor will I be swayed by any special interests: I only have ideas that are for the benefit of the people and institutions of our city. I will be an ethical and fair public servant in all municipal issues. And on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016, I would be honored, if you choose to elect me, to represent my hometown as Mayor of the City of Tallassee. Thank you for your support!”

what works in other cities across the south. Here in Tallassee, we also have the only industrial park in Elmore County that still has land for future growth. I would work diligently with Elmore County Economic Development and the Industrial Development Board of Tallassee to find new industries to locate there. We also need to develop the areas of Jordanville, East Tallassee, and Carrville, in order to make sure each and every community within our city reaps the benefits of Tallassee’s potential success.” “I also plan to work hard with public safety officials and law enforcement in defending our city against disasters, accidents, and crimes. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, something I believe can serve as an asset to our city.” “Tallassee City Schools need to be addressed. Tallassee High School is in need of remodelling or reconstruction. We need to come up with the best plan and make sure we have the funds to do it. Once we have a financial plan, we need to make sure we allocate the funds accordingly to ensure our students have a safe place to learn as well as keeping our city’s finances in order.” “I feel we need to work extensively on the beautification of our city. With two abandoned mills and many empty storefronts, we must work together to revitalize our city through attracting new small business and competing for beautification awards by taking care of our city botanically as well.” “Youth sports facilities are in need of extensive upgrades or replacements. We need to organize a plan after weighing costs and options to allow the children in our city to enjoy practicing and playing at safe and up-to-date facilities.” “I am a candidate that will be a voice for all people in Tallassee. I’m a man who doesn’t care which part of town you come from, your financial status or what

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volunteers, the fire may have reached my house, as well as many others.” This gratitude is what moved Bagley to action. “I was thinking of a way to thank all that was involved with the fire, and came up with a t-shirt. It’s just a small token of my appreciation,” he said. However, Bagley ran into a hiccup as he began to turn his idea into reality. “The problem was, I couldn’t afford to pay for all the shirts. That’s where Brad Parker comes in. I print Brad’s t-shirts and I know how much he values the people of Tallassee, as well as the Fire Dept. He and I decided to split the cost of the shirts.” While it took two men to fund the project, a team effort went into the design and printing of these one-

of-a-kind t-shirts. “I work with one of the volunteers that took the picture that I used” Bagley said. “The artist, I also work with, designed the t-shirt. He is a volunteer. I also work for a company in Montgomery called LogoBranders. They let me use their equipment to print the shirts. 85 percent of the people that work with me depend on at least one of the volunteer fire departments.” Bagley and his team of volunteers have created a unique memory that will become a symbol for all those who helped fight the blaze at the Tallassee Mill on that long May day. “We all think that they get such little reward or thanks for putting their lives on the line,” Bagley said. “I think a T-shirt is just a start of the thanks they deserve.” Left, officials are offering an award for information leading to an arrest regarding the mill fire. Surveillance shows a vehicle of interest in connection with the fire.

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t was a festive weekend in Alexander City on Friday and Saturday nights. The annual Jazzfest brought some great acts to town, including Tab Benoit on Friday night in Strand Park and Wet Willie on Saturday night at The Amp on Lake Martin. But by Sunday morning, moods had changed – in Alex City and throughout the United States. Fifty people lay dead in a nightclub in Orlando. The patrons of Pulse had been subjected to roughly three hours of terror before police killed the shooter. Parents and other loved ones had received texts from those inside until – whether injured, dead or escaped – they were unable to text any longer. When policemen finally made it inside the club to survey the grisly scene, they were haunted

by the sound of cell phones ringing constantly, the family and friends on the other end getting no answer. As Sunday progressed, we began to learn about the shooter, his possible motives and the weapons he used. As a result of this information, merely hours after this horrible incident – with bodies still at the scene and parents left unsure of the fate of their children – the politicization began. It’s easy when you’re not directly affected by an event, even one as tragic as this one, to forget that there are those whose pain, uncertainty, remorse, guilt – the whole gamut of emotions that survivors and family and friends must feel – are real. It’s easy to fall into using such an occurrence as an illustration of political views and, in doing so, dehumanize the victims.

Let’s not do that. Before we begin discussions about how best to defeat ISIS, gun control and whatever topics this tragedy might inspire, let’s allow those directly affected to grieve. Better yet, let’s grieve with them. They are our brothers and sisters and they are hurting. Right now, they need our thoughts and prayers more than our opinions. Right now, they need blood donations, especially gifts of O positive, O negative and AB plasma. Right now, they can use financial donations, which can be made through both GoFundMe and CrowdRise accounts that have been set up. There will be time for opinions and arguments over how best to deal with this and other events like it. This is not that time. God bless Orlando and God bless the USA.

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ome 6,500 square miles in size, New Mexico’s Tularosa Basin is larger than the state of Connecticut. It’s bordered by two mountain ranges to east and west, and most of its sparse millions of acres are the property of the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR). Portions of the area comprise a study in contrasts between an arid desert and numerous examples of what was and is, in their respective eras, cutting-edge technology. Known as the Alamogordo Bombing and Gunnery Range during World War II, the WSMR rightly proclaims itself as “the Birthplace of America’s Missile and Space Activity.” German rocket scientists who were brought to the U.S. following the end of the war continued their research and development, albeit for a different country, in this location. Before Florida’s Cape Canaveral geared up, the first missiles to reach for outer space from American soil were captured German V-2s — most of which were modified with primitive electronic gear and/ or cameras — that roared into the New Mexico skies. The headquarters of the WSMR is located in its southwest corner, and there’s a museum just inside the front gate, as well as an outdoor display of most of the missiles

that were developed by the Army there. (TANGENT: The WSMR is also the site of the 1945 Trinity atomic bomb test; Ground Zero is located 110 miles north of headquarters.) An eastbound drive on U.S. Highway 70 to Alamogordo (on the other side of the basin) includes a pretty-muchmandatory stop for tourists at the White Sands National Monument, which is some 275 square miles of gypsum sand that is as pure in color as anything found at Gulf Shores or Panama City Beach. A drive through a portion of the gigantic dunes evokes a perception of snow banks. Another, er, present-day reality on Highway 70 East is an absolutely mandatory stop for all vehicles, courtesy of the U.S. Border Patrol. Abetted by numerous cameras aimed from different angles, officers with that agency inspect every car, truck, and bus, looking for persons who have entered this country illegally. Alamogordo is the home of Holloman Air Force Base, which has more than one connection to this country’s early jet airplane and manned space programs. The installation had a notable rocket sled research initiative in the late '40s and early '50s (i.e. the early Jet Age), as scientists studied the effect of high speed acceleration and

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The So-Called Column By Willie G. Moseley deceleration. The ultimate test was conducted on Dec. 10, 1954, when Air Force flight surgeon John Stapp rode the “Sonic Wind” rocket sled to 632 mph, making him literally the fastest man on earth. Over 60 years later, Holloman has newer and longer rocket sled tracks and is still testing state-of-the-art vehicles and equipment. It was also at Holloman where government scientists trained chimpanzees to be astronauts in Mercury spacecraft before humans were sent into the (then-unknown) void. One Holloman chimp scientist, Dr. Marvin Grunzke, was later a professor at Faulkner University in Montgomery, retiring in 2013 just prior to his 90th birthday. The chimp that preceded Alan Shepard into space by about three months was named “Ham,” an acronym for Holloman Aerospace Medical (Center). It seems fitting that the Sonic Wind rocket sled is on display at Alamogordo’s New Mexico Museum of Space History and International

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Rocket sled on display at the New Mexico Museum of Space History.

Space Hall of Fame. Moreover, the remains of Ham are buried there as well. Visitors to his burial site often leave bananas or Pez dispensers on the marker (during training, chimps were rewarded for correct behavioral tasks with a flavored pellet released from a somewhat higher-tech gizmo similar to the candy mechanism). Numerous other artifacts from rocket history are found in the museum. The collection reaches all the way back to Robert Goddard, the father of modern rocketry, who launched primitive missiles in Roswell (about 115 miles east of Alamagordo). Several missiles, including the remains of a V-2 launched from the

WSMR, are also on the premises. The museum in Alamagordo is located on the side of a mountain, which offers a gorgeous panoramic view of the Tularosa basin. The long rocket sled tracks are discernable, and the White Sands National Monument glitters in the distance like a diamond. Such a vista validates why, for all of its barren territory, the Land of Enchantment has had a bigger-than-expected role in modern history. And such history isn’t just confined to the Tularosa Basin. Willie Moseley is news editor emeritus of the Tribune and his column appears each week.

It's never too late to forgive

n 1997, I was student at Southern Union State Community College. I’d just completed my first stint in the Army a year earlier. I was working full time and using the G.I. Bill to get through school. I was moving right along at a snail’s pace — a snail with a bum leg, that is. I did the best I could and transferred to Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) in 2000. I graduated the next year, but this story isn’t about any of that. It’s about a single chapter, pun intended, which took place at Southern Union. I took World Literature, which wasn’t exactly my cup of tea at the time. In fact, it’s not my cup of tea at this time, either. I don’t even like to see it as a category on Jeopardy. Give me sports, capital, or potent potables for a thousand, Alex, but you can keep the world lit for yourself. We had to write a paper on a book of

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our own choosing. In October of 1997, I went to the Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library in Opelika and selected Bram Stoker’s "Dracula" for one reason and one reason only; I’d seen the movie. When I was in training at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, I went to the movies just about every weekend. It was there where I saw "Dracula", "A Few Good Men", and "The Body Guard" starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston — twice. I’m not making that up. Don’t judge. I will always love you. I should have known better than to choose "Dracula", because I actually fell asleep during the movie. That should have been a sign, because I only read a single chapter. There’s the pun.

In fact, I’m quite certain I dropped the class. In May of 2016, I still had the book. I’m not sure why I never carried it back. It had become a running joke with one of my buddies. I can’t remember what brought it up, but another friend told me that Fine Forgiveness Day was coming up at the library. Naturally, I was intrigued, and on a Tuesday afternoon in May, I made the walk of shame into the library with book in hand. It was overdue just shy of 19 years, yet I still had the original checkout receipt. It was in the book. I never got that far, so of course it was there. Fines stop accumulating at $5 per item, but if they didn’t, my fine would have been $1733.75. Count Dracula added up quickly — One, two, three batty bat…ah, ah, ah. The ladies were tickled that I still had the book and the receipt. It was old and not in the best condition, so after a few clicks on the keyboard,

the director asked if I wanted to keep the book. In all likelihood, I’ll never read the book. There are just way too many pages, in small print, no less, but of course I wanted to keep the book. It only makes the story more interesting. There’s a good lesson in life here, too. It’s never too late to forgive, and when you do, you’ll be rewarded, and it won’t be in the way of waived fees or free books, either. You’ll be rewarded with intangibles that are priceless yet have no monetary value whatsoever. Forgive today and forget tomorrow for nothing else will free your mind, body, and soul from needless anger. Now, what did I do with that "Dirty Dancing" VHS tape I checked out from Movie Gallery? Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

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Waggoner honored for 50 years of service

few Friday nights ago, a large throng of people gathered at The Club in Birmingham despite a torrential thunderstorm. The event was called Jubilee for Jabo. It was a commemoration of Jabo Waggoner’s 50 years of service in the Alabama Legislature. Jabo Waggoner Jr. has made his mark in Alabama political history. He began his career in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1966, as a 29-year-old freshman House member from Jefferson County. He served 30 years in the House. He has now represented Jefferson and Shelby counties in the Alabama Senate for over 20 years. The speakers who lauded Jabo were former Gov. Bob Riley, former Lt. Gov. Steve Windom and Dr. Swaid Swaid. It could have included hundreds of friends who have served with Jabo over the years, yours truly included. The resounding theme was that Jabo is always calm and resolute with a friendly smile and greeting, who never meets a stranger and is always unpretentious and down to earth. He has met a lot of people over the years and seems to remember them all by name. He has set the record for legislative tenure for anyone in Alabama history from Jefferson County. He made it clear to everyone in attendance that night that he plans to add to that record. At 79 he is in great shape. He plans to run for re-election in 2018. The event was very well done. Former Secretary of State Beth Chapman did a marvelous job as the emcee. The Jefferson County Republican Party did a fantastic job. Amazingly there were more than 500 people in attendance. Most people would hope that a faction of that number would attend their funeral. Jabo was gracious as normal and paid tribute to his beautiful wife of 57 years, Marilyn. There are more of my former legislative colleagues and friends who are also breaking records for seniority in the Alabama Senate. State Senator Jimmy Holley of Elba, who represents Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike Counties in the Senate, served 20 years in the House before moving to the Senate in 1998. Jimmy and I sat together in the House for most of those 20 years. I never saw a more diligent or capable legislator than Jimmy Holley. He has now served 18 years in the Senate. He and his wife, Marry, are close. She is able to come to Montgomery with him. They enjoy their two sons and grandchildren. Another icon in the Senate is Gerald Dial. He, like Jabo, has set some records for longevity in the legislature. Sen. Dial has a combined 39 legislative years. He has served eight years in the House and 31 years in the Alabama Senate. He represents a sprawling district that covers the east Alabama counties of Cleburne, Chambers, Randolph and his home county of Clay. His wife, Faye, is always by his side. Like Jabo’s Marilyn and Jimmy’s Mary, she has been his anchor throughout the years. State Senator Hank Sanders has represented the good people of Selma, Dallas County and the Black Belt region as their Alabama State Senator for 34 years. This is a record surpassing prior Black Belt legends Walter Givham and Roland Cooper. Hank is an icon who chaired the powerful Finance and Taxation Committee during the Democrat’s reign. State Senator Rodger Smitherman has represented Jefferson County in the Senate for 20 years. He is very effective and works across the aisle. He attended Jabo’s event, even though they are philosophically opposite and of different parties. They have a deep respect for each other and work together for the good of Jefferson County. State Senator Vivian Figures has now represented Mobile in the Alabama Senate for close to 20 years. She followed her late husband. Michael, in 1997. She has had a distinguished career as a very respected and effective member of the State’s upper legislative chamber. Houston and Geneva’s popular State Senator Harri Ann Smith has now represented the Wiregrass well for 18 years. There are several who have a couple of terms under their belt and have the potential to be legends but may leave the Senate because of statewide aspirations. That list includes Del Marsh, Arthur Orr, Cam Ward, Bobby Singleton, Gerald Allen, Clyde Chambliss, Clay Scofield, Steve Livingston, Rusty Glover and Greg Reed. Senator Trip Pittman could make greatness but has decided to call it quits in 2018. 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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Thoughts of Daddy and the memories he left behind

ven though my daddy died a lifetime ago, he left me with many memories. One of those I hope to bring back and enjoy again. I don’t know exactly when but I think it was in the late '60s or maybe early '70s when this took place. Daddy loved to fish more than anything, he put his whole heart into it. One day while cutting hair a Mr. Warren who worked across the street at Roy Robertson’s Building Supply came into my shop. We struck up a conversation, he told me he had an Island Maid fiberglass fishing boat for sale. I’m not sure but I think he wanted $150. for it. I already had a 1961 Mercury six horsepower motor that I’d bought from the Dr. Hurst Family after his death. I picked up a cheap trailer and I mean cheap. It was in the afternoon when I carried it down to daddy’s house. I went in and told him to come outside. When he got outside I said, “How do you like your boat?” Daddy never learned to accept anything he didn’t work for so he asked me what I meant by that statement. "Can’t I buy you something," I asked. On Wednesday we carried this boat to the lake. I had a cabin with a boat ramp, into the water we slid the boat. Each of us had two fishing rigs, one for trolling and one for casting. My

The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley favorite trolling was a small lure called the bullet and for casting it was always the black hula popper. Over the years I can’t begin to tell you how many fish we caught out of that Island Maid boat. Some days I’d ride up to my cabin and I would know that Daddy and his brother (my Uncle Bill) had gone fishing. When daddy died I brought the boat and motor home. I put the motor in the barn and later (18 years ago when I built my house) I had space so we rolled the boat, motor, and trailer under the house to a safer, dryer place and there it has sat. My son has taken up canoeing and lately he has been down the Tallapoosa River. This is a trip my daddy and I dreamed about but this was also before we had a boat-launching ramp below the shoals near AES. When Ronnie grew-up we talked about this trip and finally, Ronnie and my daughter-in-law made the 39-mile trip. Knowing that at my age I couldn’t sit in a canoe for eight to 10 hours or sleep on a sandbar, either would half kill

me. Ronnie came up with the idea of getting the old Island Maid out from under the house. Surprisingly, it was in good shape once we got the dirt off of it. The motor we carried to Jack Hudson who knows more about a mercury motor than Mr. Mercury himself. Go through it with a finetooth comb we said. What if I can’t find the parts Bobby Jack (Jack’s son) came back. Find them anyhow is what we left him with. I believe he can do it. If everything goes alright someday soon we’ll put the old Island Maid into the river. Right now, I can picture my daddy standing on the bank with his Jungle Jim hat on and his pipe in his mouth. Uncle Bill standing with him watching as Ronnie puts the boat in the water. Even though Ronnie was young, he could do no wrong in Mama and Daddy’s eyes Ronnie and I will be trying out the Island Maid. I’m sure we’ll feel daddy’s presence. I read somewhere that you’re not fully dead as long as somebody remembers you. I’ll surely remember daddy if we ever put the boat in. I hope you have a great Father’s Day with lots of memories. Ronald Brantley is a Tallassee Resident whose weekly column appears each Wednesday in The Tribune.

Remembering The Greatest: A force of fun and fury

e was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. in Louisville, Kentucky, on Jan. 17, 1942. He began boxing at 12 after he told a Louisville policeman he wanted to “whoop” a boy for stealing his bicycle. The policeman advised him not to try it before he got some training. The advice to the young Louisvillian from that unsuspecting policeman, unbeknownst to him, changed the course of sports history. By 18, Clay had won six Kentucky and two national Golden Gloves titles, a national AAU title and was an Olympic light heavyweight champion. He finished his amateur career with 100 wins and only five losses. Clay’s first professional fight was one month and two days after my birth – Oct. 29, 1960 – a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker. But it wasn’t until four years later when Clay fought Sonny Liston that a champion was born. Clay entered the February 1964 fight at 19-0 with 15 knockouts. Liston was 35-1 with 24 KOs. Liston was a tested veteran, Clay a cocky kid. At the weigh-in for the Liston fight in Miami, Clay wore a denim jacket that read “Bear Huntin’” on the back (Liston’s nickname was “The Bear.”) The 22-year-old Clay waved a stick and taunted the champion. He worked himself into such a frenzy that his heart raced and his blood pressure hit 200/100. The chief physician of the Miami Boxing Commission determined Clay was “emotionally unbalanced, scared to death, and liable to crack up before he enters the ring.” He said if Clay’s blood pressure didn’t return to normal, the fight would be canceled. But the fight went on as scheduled until a battered Liston couldn’t answer the bell for the 7th round.

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Cassius Clay – who within a couple months would change his name to Muhammad Ali – was the heavyweight champion of the world at 22. Not only was Ali the champion, but he was a magnet for controversy. With the days of Jim Crow barely in the rearview, his cockiness was not well-received. He boasted of being “pretty,” “the greatest,” claimed he could “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.” He was not only a champion boxer, but an unmatched showman. He would shuffle, dancelike, in the ring and windmill his right arm before landing a devastating jab with his left. On March 22, 1967, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight title after refusing induction into the Armed Forces at the height of the Vietnam War, saying the Viet Cong had done nothing to him. On June 20, 1967, he was convicted of the same offense. The American public was aghast. Ali became a hated hero. He did not fight from March 1967 to October 1970 – from ages 25 to almost 29 – until his conviction was overturned in 1971 in a unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. Ali sat out four prime years in his career, but when he resumed boxing, he defeated a litany of the greatest names in the fight game: Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Floyd Patterson, Ken Norton and a host of other more minor names. From the time he resumed his career after the draft ordeal until his 36th birthday, he lost

only twice – once each to Norton and Frazier – while amassing 25 wins, 15 by knockout. Ali held the heavyweight title three separate times, losing it once to the law, once to Joe Frazier and once to Leon Spinks. He regained it from both Frazier and Spinks before losing it to Larry Holmes in 1980. He said he was “pretty.” He was. Ali was handsome and had a physique any man would be proud of. His smile was as natural and powerful as his right hand. He said he was “The Greatest.” He was. Anyone who says differently is, well, wrong. Ali was an amazing fighter to watch. He enjoyed the game and he was extremely talented. Name the greatest at anything and you’ll find that combination. And then there was Ali’s virtue. He stood up for what he believed in. He turned foes to friends. He made an entire generation of Americans realize it was okay – right, in fact – to stand for something. His Parkinson’s made him a frail man. I cried watching him light the Olympic torch at the 1996 Atlanta games. But those of us who saw him in the ring remember him as a force. A force full of both fun and fury. New Jersey native Chuck Wepner, called the “Bayonne Bleeder,” fought Ali in March of 1975. He told his wife the day of the fight to go buy a blue negligee because she was sleeping with the heavyweight champion of the world that night. She did and was wearing it when Wepner entered his hotel room after Ali won a 15-round decision. “So, is Ali coming here or am I going to his room?” Mrs. Wepner asked. We’ll miss you, Champ. You were – without doubt – The Greatest. Granger is a staff writer for The Tribune.

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“It’s exactly 3.1 miles,” Parker said. Julie Blankenship won first place in the 5K with a time of 26:22.9. Coming in second was Michael Griggs with a time of 28:33.7 and Mary Beth Higgins took third with 28:45.4. Tommy Burton placed fourth and Brad Parker took fifth place in the 5K. Saturday, the fun began early; by 10 a.m. J.E “HOT” O’Brien Stadium was full of people from Tallassee and surrounding communities. At the stadium, Tallassee Tailgaters served up plenty of barbeque, camp stew, ribs and brisket. Barbecue plates were also available. There were plenty of vendors offering something for everyone as well as great entertainment. In the field house, former players of J.E. “HOT” O’Brien gathered to pay homage to the former record-setting coach. Of course, Tallassee NOW! would not be official without good southern barbeque, and there was plenty to had this weekend. Barbeque aficionados began setting up at Bell Park early Friday morning. The barbeque cook-off wrapped up Saturday afternoon. Three Beers Down, a team from Tallassee, was awarded the 2016 Taster’s Choice Award. Team Legions Patriots took the award for Best Site with a patriotic backyard barbeque theme. Three Beers Down also took first place in barbeque chicken, with Big Pig Inc. taking second in the category and Southern Smoke placing third. Southern Smoke took first place in ribs, Big Pig

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than 600 children and families are served each year from across Alabama. The majority of the children, ages 2 ½ -21, have significant language and communication difficulties as well as challenging behaviors. Entry fee for this tournament is $125.00 per golfer or $400.00 per team. If you would like information on early registration, or if you would like to take part in, or sponsor this benefit tournament contact Stephanie Weldon, at 334-415- 9372 or sweldon@learning-tree.org.

CATERING 1st place Big Pig Inc. BEST SITE Legions Patriots PEOPLE CHOICE Three Beers Down

Inc. placed second and Three Beers Down took third in the category. Southern Smoke also won first place in Boston Butt, with Three Beers down winning second and Big Pig Inc. placing third in the category. Big Pig Inc. won first place in brisket, Yellow Hammer placed second and Southern Smoke wrap up the category in third place. This year’s event was large, to say the least. It took a lot of people working behind the scenes to pull everything together. “We thank each and every volunteer that we had. Without them we couldn’t possibly put it on. Also I like to thank our local businesses and sponsors that supported us,” said Roye. This year’s sponsors include: The Tallapoosa County Commission, The City of Tallassee, YESAC corporation, Trustmark Bank, Alabama Power Company, Tallassee Industrial Board, The Segrest Law Firm, Tallassee Super Foods, Dr. and Mrs. Billy Hilyer, Tallassee Redevelopment Authority, Guardian Credit Union, AES Incorporated, ServePro of Montgomery, Tallassee Rotary Club, Tallassee Community Hospital, Sizemore and Sizemore, Scarborough and Griggs, Tallassee Bonded Warehouse, John and Ann Stuedeman, Lineville Memorial Funeral Home, First Community Bank and Mack and Mary Daugherty.

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We have to look for helpers in life in the midst of tragedy

reetings to you from the corner of Bridge and Bridge. It is a steamy day in the neighborhood. We may have enjoyed a mild spring, but summer has definitely descended on the River Region. Once again, a typical Sunday was influenced by tragic news. One can always tell when something bad has happened in the world over the weekend by gauging the mood of folks gathering for church. Caring people tend to show their pain openly. I say once again because this past Sunday was not a new experience. There have been several Sundays like it in my 10 years of ordained ministry as a full time pastor. News of tragic loss of life affects the

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life of the church, especially on Lord’s Day celebration days. Tragic loss of life affects us all; at least it should. If it doesn’t, then there is something wrong. Individual opinion is relatively insignificant. Regardless of how anyone may feel about a given incident, tragic loss of life should grab our attention. Whenever it does not grab our attention, either individually or collectively, we as a society are in trouble. The reason is simple. If it doesn’t grab our

attention, it means we either do not care or we do not want to be bothered. Both of these responses are unacceptable. We live in a caring world. News of incidents like the one that took place in Orlando this past weekend does not change that. The very real presence of people mired in hatred and eradication of differing people does not change the goodness of the earthly kingdom. It never has and it never will. One of the most prolific mentors of the 20th century was Fred Rogers. Mr. Rogers Neighborhood provided a wealth of witness for what it means to live in the earthly kingdom as God intends us all to. The show was developed for children. It speaks to children of every age. In the immediate wake

of the Orlando tragedy last weekend, someone posted a quote from Fred Rogers. He explained that when he was a child his mother told him how to process crisis. Her advice was to look for the helpers. His mother knew something most people living in the world know and have always known. No matter how bad things get, there is always someone willing to try and help make things better. Brief reflection affords any of us the power of this wisdom expression. The problem is that we have to look for the helpers. In other words, it is human nature in times of tragedy and / or crisis to focus on the negatives. Our imaginations are easily captured with horrific detail. They always have been. Looking for the helpers is

not the same thing as taking a “glass half full” approach to life. It means much more than putting on a happy face or trying to put a positive spin on tragedy and crisis. Looking for the helpers is an expression of hope. There is no rational explanation for tragic loss of life. Sure, there may be a rationale or a profile explanation, but neither affords anything meaningful or empowering. The only thing any of us has to draw on in times of trouble is the goodness of God instilled in human creation. It defies every boundary any of us tries to assign to it. It addresses human pain and suffering. It is more powerful than evil. The Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka.

Religion Briefs • St. Vincent de Paul OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8-8:30 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. June 19 - Sola Scriptura part 2 June 26 - One Church part 1 July 3 - One Church part 2 July 17 - Apostolic Authority and the Pope 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 • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany On Saturday, June 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will host “Beans & Rice.” The Beans & Rice ministry takes place the third Saturday of every month. At that time the Parish Hall is open to those in need of food, who may choose their preferred items from the selection available. There will be NO Sunday School from now until mid-August. On June 19 at 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: epiphanytallassee.org.

• First United Methodist Church Choir Camp—That Joe-he’s so dreamy! The classic Old Testament story of Joseph is retold in the exuberant times and music of the ‘50’s. It’s surfer beats, leather jackets, and surfboards but the gospel truth remains the same… trust the Lord with all your heart. This is a day camp open to anyone in the church or community that is entering first grade through those exiting sixth grade. We will learn an entire musical with narration, choreography, sets, and of course MUSIC. Camp hours are: Sunday, July 10, 2 - 4 p.m., Kick-off party (mandatory) ; Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Thursday night, July 14, 7 p.m., Program. To register, call the church office at 283-2195 or sign up in the bulletin. The cost of camp is $10 per camper, due upon arrival to camp. The deadline to register is June 20. Call now, space is limited! • St John All Nations Pentecostal Foundation Church Vacation Bible Boot Camp. Theme: “The Armor of God” Eph. 6:11-18 There will be classes of arts, crafts, bible skits and refreshments. You are invited to our second vacation bible school. Come on out and put on your “Armor of God”. Join us for this boot camp event Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 22, 23 and 24, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for more information contact Sis. Annette Purter at 334-401-1405 or Sis. Odell Holstick at 334-283-2916. • Salem Macon Baptist Church Is having VBS June 12 - 15. The title is “ Submerged: diving into God’s Word.” Hours are Sunday 4 - 7:30 p.m.; Monday & Tuesday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; And Wednesday,

Family Night 6 p.m. All children invited. Come, bring someone with you and plan to have fun learning about God’s word, playing games and eating good food. • Elam Baptist Church Located at 4686 Notasulga Road, Tallassee, Alabama, Hwy 14 will have “SUBMERGED” Vacation Bible School 2016 June 19 – 23, Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. each evening through 6th grade. The kids will experience an adventure like no other, deep within the mysterious seas. As they submerge themselves in God’s Word and discover that Jesus didn’t just see what’s on the outside of people but looked deep down on the inside. So grab your goggles, step into your flippers, and dive in to find truth below the surface with us at “SUBMERGED”! Everyone is invited and welcome. Join us! • St. Paul United Methodist Church Homecoming service will be June 26 at 11 a.m. with Pastor the Rev. Hazell Stoudmire, speaker of the hour Rev. Houston Martin from JACOM Church in Tallassee. Revival service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church June 27-29 at 7 p.m. Speaker Rev. John Jackson from Oak Grove No. 4 Baptist Church in Fitzpatrick. • 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 334-312-4913. 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 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church

1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic

Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 5673255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist

935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209

Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 5672364 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 5674787

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Gracie Miller elected to Girls State office Owning livestock comes with a lot of responsibility STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee High School student Gracie Miller was selected as the 2016 Alabama Girls State representative from her school. She traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the week of June 6-10, and lived on campus with over 380 other young ladies from around the state. Representatives for Girls State are expected to exhibit high moral character and outstanding leadership abilities. Gracie, a rising senior at THS, was elected to serve in an office during her week at the event. Girls State is modeled on the state government of Alabama, and the young ladies have the opportunity to run for political offices. The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors Girls State each year, offering young women the chance to experience government in action. These girls must have completed their junior year, and are welcomed whether they hail from big cities or small towns around the state. “As I packed and made my way to Tuscaloosa, I had no idea what to expect,” Miller said. “I had no intentions of running for any type of office. But once I arrived, all my nerves vanished and I was eager to just dive in. By the end of the first day, I had already decided that I was going to make that week the best week of my life. And that’s exactly what I did. To start with, I decided to participate in the choir that sang at each session of Girls State. That was my true comfort zone. But then I stepped out of that zone. I decided I would run for a position on the State Court of Criminal Appeals. And thankfully after a speech in front of over 400 people, I won the position!” Miller is the daughter of Jennifer Miller and Eric Miller of Tallassee. Gracie is involved in many activities at Tallassee High School, and hopes that she can apply what she learned at Girls State to her senior year at THS.

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“The experience I had at Girls State truly changed my life. Being able to participate in Girls State made me realize what I want to study and major in when I go to college. Girls State also pushed me to take chances and realize that I won’t win or come out on top in every circumstance of life. But most importantly, I

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Gracie Miller and Young Boozer in Tuscaloosa at Girls State where Gracie was appointed to the State Court of Criminal Appeals after giving a speech in front of more than 400 people.

made friendships and bonds that I know without a doubt will last for a lifetime. Over the course of one week, I became sisters with girls just like me from all over the state of Alabama. When I had to leave the campus of Alabama on Friday I left with tears in my eyes, but also with the great experiences and friendships that are now treasured deep in my heart. There truly are no words that could describe how thankful I am for being given the opportunity to attend Girls State. Girls State has truly changed my life for the better, and I cannot wait to take my experiences and knowledge and build my future,” Miller said.

By REA CORD Executive Director, Humane Society Elmore County

ave you ever hit an animal in a vehicle? That is something most of us dread, not only because of the injury or death of the animal, but the damage to our vehicles and possible injury to ourselves and passengers. It is, however, one thing to hit a small wild animal or domestic pet, but an entirely different matter to hit something as large as a deer, goat, cow or horse. Alabama deer are probably the most common larger animal hit by automobiles and adults and can range anywhere from 60-200 lbs. Many reading this can likely attest to the damage hitting a deer can do to a vehicle, but multiply that 5-10 or more times for hitting a horse or cow that might weigh 1000 - 2000 pounds! Loose livestock seems to be a far too common problem for law enforcement in Elmore County and it could sadly only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed from hitting loose horses or cattle on one of our roadways. Owners of livestock not only have a neighborly obligation to keep their animals contained, they also are required to maintain adequate fencing by Alabama State Law so that these animals don’t endanger the public or themselves. Section 3-5-2 of the Alabama Code makes it unlawful for the owner of any livestock to knowingly, voluntarily, negligently or willfully permit such livestock to go at large either upon the premises of another or upon the public lands, highways, roads or streets. Furthermore, any person(s) owning or having the possession, custody or control of any livestock who unlawfully and knowingly permit the same to run or be at large, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. There is no “open range” in Alabama for livestock. Alabama Code takes this even further and defines minimally required

fencing in explicit detail for cattle, horses, or all livestock in general. This means that owners with fencing that does not comply with Alabama Law and who don’t take the effort to repair or build a fence to the “Code” could find themselves in a courtroom for damages caused by their livestock as a result of them continually getting out. This law is not directed at those ‘onetime’ instances of a tree falling and taking out a section of fence, or a gate being accidentally left open – we all know animals don’t exactly understand property lines at those times. But we have far too many property owners with fencing that is in severe disrepair or doesn’t even come close to meeting the Code and, consequently, have livestock that escape often, endangering the public and tying up law enforcement time that could be better spent elsewhere. For the sake of people and animals alike, if you own livestock, please make sure your fences and gates are adequate to contain your animals and that you make immediate repairs in the event of a breach. If you are not familiar with the legal fencing requirements in Alabama email the shelter at hselco@bellsouth. net and we will send you that excerpt from the Code of Alabama. Don’t forget – our 11th annual Wags ‘n Whiskers Auction is coming up fast and will be at the Wetumpka Civic Center on Friday, 29 July! We have tickets at the shelter for sale - $15/ person, $25/couple and a very limited number of $300 (seats eight). We are also still accepting items for our auction – antiques, art, smaller furniture items, gift baskets, pet items, sports and outdoor items, collectibles, gift certificates, you name it! If you would like to donate to our auction please contact Sandy Faulk at 334-5412505 or email her at silentauction@ elmorehumane.com. All donated items are tax-deductible and support a great cause (we are a bit biased).

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POOL OPENING DAY: Pool season runs through Saturday, July 30. Hours of operation will be MondaySaturday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Daily pass is $3 per day and individual pass is $45, family pass for up to four in same household is $60 and five or more $75 for season. SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: Free summer meals for kids and teens will be served in Tallassee. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Call 283-6864 for location and other information. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Summer Reading program at Tallassee City Library begins. For more information, call 283-2732.

JUNE 14-JULY 8

SWIM LESSONS: First session of swim lessons for ages 4 and up (must be 4 by time of lesson) will begin June 13-June 24, Second session will be June 27 –July 8 (closed July 4) Third session will be July 11-22. Registration fee for Tiny Tots is $55 and Levels 1-6 will be $65. You may register at Recreation Department until Thursday, May 26 and after May 26 please register at pool.

JUNE 15

CHILD FIND PROGRAM: The Tallassee City School System is launching its annual campaign to assist children—birth to age 21—who have disabilities and may need special services. The campaign urges parents, service providers, and concerned citizens to contact Child Find, a program to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities or children who are believed to have disabilities. The Tallassee City School System wishes to notify you of the availability of special education services in our public schools. If you have questions regarding our programs, or if you wish to refer a student, please contact Lynell Carr at (334) 283-5675 or Child Find (Alabama Department of Education) at 1-800-548-2547.”

June 14-16

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Wall Street AME ZION Church at 71 Zion Street in Tallassee is hosting vacation Bible School June 14-16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rev. Edwrin Sutton is the host pastor. Preschool children to adults and ministers are invited to take part in this fun-filled Bible program. For more information contact Mrs. Jeannetta Brooks at 334-283-2594.

June 17

CONCERT: Jessica Meuse will perform a concert June17 at 7 p.m on the Wetumpka Depot Players Depot Stage. Local children will have the opportunity to have a private jam session with Jessica prior to the concert and will perform a song or two with her at the end of her performance. Tickets can be purchased by calling 334-8681440 or online at wetumpkadepot.com. To sign children up for your activities including the opportuinity to sing with Jess, contact Kristy Meanor Depot Executive Director.

June 17-18

BASKETBALL CAMP: Birmingham Southern Basketball Camp begins. For more information call Coach Hollinquest at (256) 404-2657 or call the high school (334) 283-2187.

June 18

WOMEN’S CELEBRATION: Cain’s Chapel UMC is hosting a celebration of women June 18 at 5 p.m. in Deatsville. There will be a meal. The guest speaker will be Kim Hendrix. Come and enjoy the fellowship of other “girls.” Tickets are $15 and only available before June 14.

June 21

SILENT AUCTION: Get

a number and bid on a variety of items featuring the 11 artists from the Do You See What I See? event between June 21 and June 28 at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. The artists are Kathy Atchison, Hope Brannon, Bobby Carr, Toska Courbon, Mary Ann Goodhue, Rebecca Grice, Carol Hickman, Manjula Kumar, Tara Sartorius, Angela Sullivan, and Melissa Tubbs. Besides art, gift baskets arranged by Judy Ruffer, Sandra Logan and Mary Alice Spear will be offered. All money raised goes to the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. TUESDAY’S WITH KELLY: Brown Bag “lunch and learn” event June 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. Drinks and desserts provided. Speaker is Donny Tomlin who will share his knowledge of Japanese Maples. Mary Wolfe will play her pocket violin. Layken Morgan will recite a poem. Door prize will be awarded. “CHIP IN FOR CHILDREN” GOLF TOURNAMENT: to Benefit The Learning Tree and The Little H.A.P.I.E. Tree Preschool. The first annual Chip in for Children Golf Tournament to benefit The Learning Tree and The Little H.A.P.I.E. Tree Preschool is planned for June 21, 2016 registration begins at 7:00 a.m. The tournament will take place at Auburn University Club, 1650 Yarborough Blvd, Auburn, Alabama 36830. Early registrations can be mailed to The Learning Tree, Inc. attention Stephanie Weldon at P.O. Box 780639, Tallassee, Alabama 36078 or emailed at sweldon@ learning-tree.org. There will

also be registration the day of the tournament.

June 23

BEEKEEPING CAMP: The Central Alabama Beekeepeers and Elmore County 4-H are hosting a beekeeping camp June 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 14. Take a look into the fascinating world of honey bees and see the role they play in our everyday lives. Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt and snack. Participants must bring a sack lunch. For more information and to register contact Allyson Andrews at 334-799-2254 or call at allyson.andrews@ icloud.com

June 25

Central Alabama Comprehensive Health, Inc will hold the Annual Recognition and Silent Auction and Roast of the Honorable Deborah H. Biggers, District Court Judge. Supporting Honorees: The Honorable Miles D. Robinson, commissioner district 1, Macon County Commission. Dr. Fazel Martine, CEO of Prime Care Medical. This event will be held Saturday, June 25 at 2p.m. at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex in Tuskegee,

AL. Donations are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Maggie Antoine at 334-3391202 or maggieantonie@ charter.net.

June 26

MENS BREAKFAST: Calvary Baptist Wetumpka Men’s Ministry will be having their monthly Men’s Breakfast on Sunday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. All men and boys of all ages are welcome to attend.

June 27

BASKETBALL CAMP: Auburn University (Chuck Person Shooting Camp For more information call coach Hollinquest at (256) 4042657 or call the high school (334) 283-2187.

June 28

OPENING RECEPTION: Rebecca Gregory and Phyllis Kennedy chair a reception June 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition: Priscilla Cooper Scott Crommelin Life and Work. The exhibit features 65 vibrant still life and floral paintings, portraits and landscapes and is sponsored by the City of Wetumpka, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ball, Dr. & Mrs. Spencer Coleman, Lt. Col.

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June 28-30

HOOPS CAMP: The Tallassee boy’s basketball team is hosting a summer camp June 28-30. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8-14 and will be grouped in ages 8-11 and 12-14. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and will be run by the varsity coaches and players. There will be drills for shooting, ball handling and five-on-five drills. There will also be a contest for free throw shooting and a 3-point shooter contest. For more information call coach Cecil Hollinquest at (256) 404-2657 or call the high school (334) 283-2187.

July 8

WOODCARVING SCHOOL: The 31st Annual Southeastern Woodcarving School and Competition will be July 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center. For more information or to register go to www.centralalwoodcarving. com.

July 11 - 15

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Grace Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 11-15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. each night. For more information or to pre-register, call 334-567-3255 or email at wetumpkagrace@ gmail.com Grace Baptist Church is located at 304 Old Montgomery Highway behind the Wetumpka McDonalds and Gassett Funeral Home.

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ANDY GRAHAM Sports Columnist

Malzahn gets one-year extension

t was announced last week that Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn had recently signed a one-year contract extension to the year 2020. Auburn initially hired Malzahn in 2013 to a fiveyear deal worth $2.3 million per season. I think we can all agree that $2.3 million a year is a pretty good living. However, the Tigers had an incredible season in 2013 winning the SEC championship and playing Florida State for the national title. I’ve said many times that it was probably the most fun football season I’ve ever been through. It was euphoric at times. So, the powers-that-be on the Plains decided Malzahn deserved a significant raise after only one year on the job. I mean really, why bother actually letting someone work out the legal contract he signed in good faith for an enormous sum of money? Crazy, right? Then again, it was pretty hard to argue with the logic at the time. You know, with all the euphoria and adrenaline surging. Malzahn then signed a six-year deal worth $3.85 million a season with a $250,000 raise built in every year of the contract no matter how many wins or losses. Now that’s good money if you can get it! That brings us to the one-year extension coach Malzahn signed on April 1. Apparently, Auburn did this in the dead of night because it wasn’t actually made public until last week. Either way, it’s caused a fair amount of consternation among the fan base. I completely understand why a lot of people are upset, but I can also see why the administration made the move. After that magical first season, the last two years have been very disappointing with 2015 resulting in a 2-6 record in the SEC. Why in the world should that be rewarded? Well, it is and it isn’t. Malzahn got one year added to his contract, but he didn’t get any raise in salary. In fact, the automatic $250,000 a year raise was taken out and the deal was restructured so he gets paid the same amount every year. He’s not losing any money and he’s not making any more money. The one significant outcome of the extension is it adds $2.2 million to the buyout Auburn would have to pay him if they fired him. It’s fairly common for coaches (or more accurately their agents) to insist on having a five-year contract at all times to help with recruiting. That way, a coach could always use it to help convince prospects he’ll be there for their entire career whether it’s true or not. Jay Jacobs said when he hired Malzahn that he wanted and expected him to be the coach for a long time. He recently made the same comment in a (sometimes dreaded) vote of confidence. I’ve made it pretty clear that I like Malzahn and I really want him to succeed, but even I acknowledge 2016 is a make or break year for him. I understand why Auburn wanted to at least create a perception that Malzahn’s seat is cool as a cucumber. It’s difficult enough to win in the SEC without any added pressure. Basically, Jay Jacobs has wagered $2.2 million that Auburn is going to have a successful season in 2016. What’s the measure of success? I suppose that could be in the eye of the beholder, but let’s just say the Tigers better be beholding eight victories or more after the Iron Bowl. Graham is a regular columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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The Tallassee Tiger Sharks traveled to Valley, AL to compete in a tri-meet with Auburn’s swim team and Valley’s swim team. Several Tallassee swimmers in all age groups placed at the tri-meet held Monday, June 6.

Tiger Sharks travel to Valley By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Tallassee Tiger Sharks traveled to Valley, Alabama to compete in a tri-meet with Auburn’s swim team and Valley’s swim team. Several Tallassee swimmers in all age groups placed at the tri-meet held Monday, June 6. The competition was fierce. Both Valley and Auburn have strong swim teams with optimal practice facilities. “Auburn Aquatics is an all year round team that swims at the university,” said Donna Funderburk, long time Head Coach for the Tallassee Tiger Sharks. ”It was hard, trying to compete against them, but we did good.” Notwithstanding the fierce competition, the Tiger Sharks did very well at the tri-meet. In the six and under age group, Aiden Nobles placed first in the freestyle and second in the backstroke. Harmony Moyers placed second in the freestyle and second in the backstroke. In the freestyle relay, six and under boys placed first and six and under girls placed second. In the eight and under category, Donovan Aldridge placed first in the breaststroke, third in the butterfly and third in long distance freestyle. Hope Moyers placed first in the breaststroke, first in the freestyle and third in

the individual medley. Milly Crain placed second in the freestyle. Ian Pendergrass took second place in the backstroke. Valerie Johnson placed first in the backstroke. In the medley relay 8 and under girls placed first and 8 and under boys placed third. In the freestyle relay, 8 and under boys placed third and 8 and under girls placed second. In the 9-10 age group, the Tigers Shark’s Geoffery Dark took second place in the breaststroke, second in the individual medley and second in the butterfly. Camden Mask placed third in the breaststroke. Gracie Curran placed third in the breaststroke and third in the backstroke. Chase Webster took first place in freestyle, first in the backstroke and second in the long distance freestyle. Corbin Grover placed third in the freestyle and third in the long distance freestyle. In the medley relay, the 9-10 boys A placed second, 9-10 boys B placed third and 9-10 girls placed second. In the freestyle relay, the 9-10 boys A placed second, 9-10 boys B placed third and 9-10 girls placed third. In the 11-12 age group, Madison Webster took third in the breaststroke and third in the long distance freestyle. Darcie Dark placed third in the freestyle. Kolten Tucker placed third in the freestyle. Cassie Glover placed third in the backstroke. 11-12 girls placed third in the medley relay and the freestyle

relay. In the 13-14 age group, the Tiger Shark’s Karley Tucker placed third in the breaststroke and backstroke. Will Smith placed second in the freestyle, second in the backstroke and second in the long distance freestyle. In the 15-18 age group, Drew Griggs placed second in the breaststroke and third in the individual medley. Dominic Tarter placed third in the breaststroke. Laura Fields placed first in the breaststroke, second in the individual medley and third in the backstroke. Catherine Crawford placed second in the breaststroke, third in the individual medley and third in the butterfly. Ella Carpenter placed third in the breaststroke and third in the freestyle. Sarah Buice placed second in the freestyle, second in the backstroke and second in the long distance freestyle. Sarah Smith placed first in the freestyle, second in the butterfly and first in the long distance freestyle. Conner Crawford placed second in the individual medley, third in the butterfly and second in the backstroke. Jillian Clark placed first in the individual medley, first in the butterfly and first in the backstroke. Chris Glover placed third in the long distance freestyle. 15-18 boys placed second in the medley relay and second in the freestyle relay. The 15-18 girls placed first in the medley relay and freestyle relay.

J.E. ‘Hot’ O’Brien Day reunites former players By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer Former players, their friends and family all gathered at the field house at J.E. “HOT” O’Brien Stadium to celebrate the late great coach Saturday morning. The celebration began at 10 a.m. and lasted a little over an hour. Coach O’Brien made a tremendous impact on Tallassee with what was the longest winning streak in state history, and an even greater impact on the students who played for him. This is why they set aside this time to reminisce and celebrate the legacy of Coach O’Brien. There were players from the ‘40s and ‘50s who played for Coach O’Brien in attendance, each with a unique memory of the legendary coach. W.C Bryant was supposed to be the Master of Ceremonies. However, Bryant was unable to attend the ceremony due to an emergency surgery, which was reported to have gone well. Eddie Britt spoke about Coach O’Brien, and what affect he had on his life. Coach O’Brien and Britt’s father once played baseball for a mill team. “I was raised in Reeltown. I had a choice of picking cotton, running up hogs or pulling corn back in those days, in the 1940s. I wanted to play football and Reeltown didn’t have football in those days because of the war and different things. I came to Tallassee in ’46. Had a ride in the morning. Lots of nights I walked all the way from here, 7 miles. My grandchildren don’t believe me when I tell them that, but anyway, going back to Coach O’Brien, one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever been around. I never was very good at basketball, couldn’t ring nothing. After practice every evening you had to make so many free shots, then you could go take a shower. Well I had gone through that line about three times. Coach O’Brien said “Eddie. I said “yes sir?’ he said, “Throw me that ball.” I was the only one left, just me and him. He said throw me that ball and I pitched it to him. He said, “I tell you what, go ahead and take a shower. I need to go home and eat supper.” Bill Patterson explained how O’Brien had the opportunity to go other places and coach. But O’Brien chose to make Tallassee his home. O’Brien lived here with his wife, Clara Lee. O’Brien coach for 19 years. It is widely known that O’Brien coached football, but few know

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Former players, friends and family gathered at the field house at J.E. “HOT” O’Brien Stadium to celebrate the late great coach Saturday morning as a part of Tallassee NOW! that he also coached baseball, basketball and track. Councilman, Charles Blaylock gave a moving testimonial of Coach O’Brien. Blaylock explained that O’Brien understood the injustice of segregation and often made the statement, “Man, if things were different, what a hell of a program we would have.” Blaylock explained that O’Brien was a man who could see change coming. “If Coach O’Brien were here today I think he would be proud of what Tallassee has become,” Blaylock said. John Plant spoke about how Coach O’Brien helped him make a dream come true. Plant wanted to put together a baseball team in East Tallassee, but they needed uniforms and shoes to play. Coach O’Brien helped him gain sponsorship for the uniforms. Once the team had uniforms, Coach O’Brien gave the team shoes to wear. “We had a pretty good team,” he said. “We played two games every Saturday and every Sunday. We had a pretty good time over there.” Earl Sayers spoke about his decision to quit school and go to work after football season, but Coach O’Brien swayed that decision. “Coach O’Brien said, “Boy you can’t do that.” I said, “yeah coach I am going to go to work in the mill anyway when I get out high school so I’m going to quit and go on down.”

He said, “I was counting on you next year.” I said, “Coach I’m going to graduate this year.” He said, “We can fix that.” So he went to the principal’s office and changed my schedule so I wouldn’t have enough credits to graduate. I came back the next year and I think I had two study halls, two P.E.’s and bookkeeping. That was my schedule and, boy, what a good time I had. He kind of saved my life because I was, I was going to quit and go to work in the mill because I knew that was going to be my lifetime job.” Sayers was of draft age after graduation and Mount Vernon Mill would not hire young men who were eligible for the draft. Instead of going to work at the mill, Sayers joined the Marines, and remarked that he was the smartest one there. Gene Langford spoke about his time playing baseball for coach O’Brien. There is no doubt, Coach O’Brien helped mold what Tallassee has become. “Tiger Pride” was instilled by Coach O’Brien and remains the Tallassee motto today. Patterson also spoke about Clara Lee, O’Brien’s wife, and how she continued to attend football games with Betty Watkins on a regular basis even after her husband passed. “HOT” and Clara Lee never had children of their own, perhaps, because they helped raise a generation of them.