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City receives A+ credit rating By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The City of Tallassee has been upgraded to an “A+/Stable” credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. The upgrade from an A to an A+. The very strong, investment grade rating will allow the City to access the bond markets at lower rates than many

other cities of their size. The City of Tallassee is one of the smallest cities in the State of Alabama with an “A+” rating. “We’re one of the few cities, especially of our size, in the state that has received an A+ bond rating,” said Councilman and Finance Committee Chairman Bill Godwin.

Reasons specifically cited for the positive rating and upgrade were that the City maintains a “very strong financial position” and have numerous positive economic development activities ongoing. Further, the S&P rating reflected their strong view of the City’s leadership and willingness to build a

healthy reserve of available cash and maintain that for many years to come. The S&P is an American stock market index centered on the market capitalizations of 500 large companies having common stock listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ. The S&P 500 index components and their weightings See CREDIT • Page 7

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Fire Fee to appear on Nov. 8 ballot By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

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On Nov. 8 residents who reside within the Tallassee Fire District in Tallapoosa County will have an additional amendment on the ballot to provide a way to donate to the Tallassee Fire Department. This amendment comes 20 years after the creation of a similar measure in Elmore County. Fire Departments in Tallapoosa County have unsuccessfully tried numerous times to provide a suitable way for residents to donate to their local department. A fire fee is a fee paid by residents to support the local volunteer fire department. These funds will be collected by the Tallapoosa County Probate Judge and Revenue Commissioner and transferred directly the Tallassee Volunteer Fire Fighters Association for equipment, provide training, provide dayto-day operations and run calls. This fee would be assessed annually $50 per residential property and $100 per commercial property. Currently, there See FIRE FEE• Page 11

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Halloween in T-town Jeff and Starla Watkins handing Halloween candy to the little gosht and goblins Monday night. The Watkins say they enjoy seeing the children every year. Left, Rather than going door to door for treats, this young man chose to stay home and offer up a few tricks, as he lay in hiding waiting for unsuspecting victims.

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Charles Blalock shakes hands with Travis Jones as a token of appreciation for Jones’ efforts in fighting the Tallassee mill fire. Mayor Payne and the City Council wanted to show their gratitude to the men and women who worked diligently to extinguish the fire and save Tallassee’s water treatment plant.

The City of Tallassee chose to honor the 15 area fire departments that assisted in extinguishing the mill fire that occurred May 5 during the last regular council meeting in October. Fire alarms sounded just before 11 p.m. on that night. When firefighters arrived the mill was fully enveloped in fire and smoke. There was no way to save the 175-year-old structure. However, because of fast emergency response times Tallassee’s water treatment plant, which sits adjacent to the mill, was spared. “I really commend these brave See HONOREES • Page 3

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Obituaries Lenora “Nora” Dean Simmons Lenora “Nora” Dean Simmons, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away November 1, 2016, at the age of 81. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Union United Methodist Cemetery in Union. Mrs. Simmons is survived by her husband of 65 years Charles E. Simmons; daughter, Debra S. Trigg (Frank); grandchildren; Sonya McClinton (Kevin), Angela Trigg (fiancé Danny Cannon), Camille Foster (Steve); great grandchildren, Abigal, Jacob, Hanna, Benjamin, Andrew, Rebeka, Brodie, Blake and Emily. She is preceded in death by her parents Auther and Pearl Bates, three infant sons and sister, Josephine Storey. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 2 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home.

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Above, David Stough, Katrina Raiford, incoming Mayor Johnny Hammock, outgoing Mayor Bobby Payne, Ann Christians, Kitty Bonner Knox, Tom Knox, Bard Bonner and Jeanna Kervin, along with members of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce, friends and family at the Grand Opening of Vintage Ect. Saturday morning on Gilmer Ave.

Vintage Etc. Tallassee’s newest specialty shop By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Kitty Bonner Knox and Ann Christians, both from Tallassee, wanted to open a unique shop in Tallassee. “My friend Ann said, “I want to do something with a little shop,” Knox said. “She took it from there and now we are doing the ribbon cutting.” Christians is a busy lady and one of her hobbies is rehabbing furniture. Now that she and Knox have held the grand opening, that furniture will be available for sale at Vintage, Etc., Tallassee’s newest specialty shop.

According to Christians, the shop specializes in furniture, glassware, linens and household items. There will be both new and used items available for purchase. “Most of it is used, except for the pottery, that’s new,” Christians said. “That’s Fleahop Pottery. Her studio is out on highway 14.” Soon Vintage, Etc. will begin taking consignments as well. “I think by maybe before Christmas,” she said. “If not right after Christmas we’ll take consignments.” Outgoing city officials were honored during what could be their final council meeting while in office. Suzannah Solomon Wilson presented Charles Blalock, Heather Johnson and Rob Rygiel with a token of appreciation for their service on the Tallassee City Council and Bobby Payne was honored for his years of service as Mayor of the City of Tallassee as well.

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take in the same behaviors as American teenagers and they participate in all of the usual family activities. The “requirements” to host are quite simple. You would need to provide a bed, three shared family meals a day. Student would pay if they chose to buy school lunch. Host parents may be responsible for some transportation, and allow the student to become part of your family. All types of families can make great host families, even those with young kids, no kids, empty nesters, with teens, single parents or families who homeschool. Many who may be interested in becoming a host family may be deterred by an already hectic schedule. “Busy host families are the best,” Thompson said. “The most important characteristics of a good family is one who will provide love and guidance for the student during their time here.” The application process is very simple and is done on line. “After the application is complete, I will come out to your home for a visit and you can ask more questions,” she said. “Then, we will have a great orientation before the student arrives to help you prepare for life with your exchange Submitted / The Tribune student.” In September, local exchange students went to Pine Mountain for a According to Thompson, she is ready and fun weekend together. The group also visited the Wild Animal Safari willing to help with the application process, while there. which is relatively quick and easy. “I will be glad to help you get started on the application process when you are ready to start on this adventure,” Thompson said. If you are interested in hosting an exchange student, contact Teresa Thompson Field Manager Education, Travel and Culture Student Exchange A Non-Profit Corp at (334) 799-3428 . “YOUR LOCAL GAS GO.” tthompson@edutrav.org; www.edutrav.org

HOST FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure a safe and nurturing home environment for the student • Provide students with a room (can be shared with a host sibling), his/her own bed, adequate storage, 3 meals per day, and transportation for extracurricular activities • Give love and support to the student • Explore cultural differences and similarities Our students: • Bring own spending money & insurance • Have good English skills • Are highly screened for suitability for the program Are excited to meet their American family! Our Local Coordinators: • Have received extensive training • Meet with the students every month • Often have international or hosting experience • Provide ongoing support to the host family

Culture Student Exchange A Non-Profit Corp. “I can’t think of a better way to teach our own children about another culture and a world outside of the U.S., while making a lifetime friend and being a diplomat for our own country.” According to Thompson, hosting is an amazing experience and an unforgettable time for the whole family. Most people walk away with a new member of the family, new traditions, menu ideas, great memories and a vacation invitation from abroad. Also, a member of your family will earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, just for hosting and this accomplishment looks great on college and job applications. It’s a great opportunity for the students at the school to be exposed to other cultures. Exchange students bring their own spending money and insurance and totally integrate within the family, not as a guest. These students par-

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individuals who put themselves in harm’s way to save our water treatment plant,” said Councilman David Stough. “We serve Wall Street’s Water Company with water and Friendship, as well as our own and if that fire had reached the treatment plant we all would have been without water.” Many remember May 5 as a windy evening with cool temperatures. The high winds could have easily caused the massive fire to spread and wreak havoc on surrounding neighborhoods. However, thanks to the numerous responding fire departments homes were also saved that night. The following fire departments and law enforcement agencies assisted with the Tallassee mill

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Oh, Tallassee: Our cotton mill town The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley

don’t know about all cotton mill towns, just the one I grew-up in. Was this good or bad, I don’t think the people ever gave it much thought. They put in eight hours a day at the mill and let the mill take care of all the rest. Let’s go back and think about all of this. I felt safe as I awoke in the morning in a house furnished by the mill. Ate a breakfast of food that came from the Company Store. Took a bath and brushed my teeth using water from the filter plant located and operated by the mill. When they paved the streets around town a lot, if not all, was done by mill company personnel. I wore clothes that were purchased at the Mill Store. We fed our chickens and hogs from the Mill Store warehouse, the mill made repairs, painted the houses, fixed the roofs and put in the plumbing. I’m old enough to remember that. Every morning the milkman dropped off two quarts of milk. This was rare because he was one of only a few people that didn’t work for the mill. Do you remember when there was about an inch of cream on top of the milk and we shook it up before drinking it to mix in the cream? Old habits are hard to break because if I stop in a restaurant and order milk, I shake it before turning it up to drink. I went to school in a school furnished by the mill and the mill furnished two teacher houses for single women that taught in the school. When a person walked out of his house he could hear the hum of the mill running, letting him know that all was right in his world. The mill furnished a hospital, doctors, dentist and they saw to it that the doctors made house calls. I don’t know how they accomplished this because now the doctors’ offices are full to the brim every

day and I can’t remember when the house calls stopped. I don’t know about everybody else, but the people I knew and grew-up with very seldom went to the doctor and when they did it was a dire emergency. There was no garbage pick-up, but the mill furnished the town with land for several trash dumps or as we called it, trash piles. These were huge areas set aside for people and businesses to carry their garbage and dispose of it. This method seemed to work great but wouldn’t go over today. Finally, the counties around including Elmore and Tallapoosa put dumpsters out at different locations for people to drop off their garbage. Then trucks came and hauled the garbage to a central location. This didn’t work because of the sorriness of some people. They would pull up to a dumpster and throw their garbage at the dumpster. It became a place for stray dogs looking for food, flies and people digging around hoping to find something. How many people remember these. The only one I still know of is on a road off Highway 14 in Loachapoka. I liked to have forgotten the telephone office. When I was young the mill furnished live operators that said, “number please” and you told them your number such as 80-Y. My daddy was a mill supervisor and we were required to have a phone. One good thing was we had a private line. Most people had four or five party lines. If the operator said, “that line is busy” and you tried again too quick that would anger her. They weren’t to get angry or the service would be terrible. When I think back, everything from the street lights to the movie theatre was furnished by the mill. The mill hands were owned by the mill. Was it good or bad? I’ll leave that up to you. Ronald Brantley is a long-time Tallassee resident and regular columnist for The Tribune.

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Perceptions, realities and voting with one hand

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esign yourself to the depressing reality — it’s going to be Trump vs. Clinton,” said the headline of some online news site last March. One does indeed wonder how many average Americans have descended into personal dejection as this year’s Presidential campaign has lurched along like some soulless behemoth that is being driven by controversy and outrage. The phrase “perception is reality” has come into vogue with entertainment and news media in recent times, primarily because what a lot of what has been purveyed is being interpreted as absolute truth, when in fact a lot of their stories and reports are slanted in a particular sociopolitical direction. And these days and times, how many viewers/ readers have the intelligence to be able to determine that such a presentation is skewed (and I actually met someone a while back who thinks zombies are real)? Accordingly, here are some generalized “perceptions,” based on facts (as well as some bona fide facts), about the choices we have on Nov. 8: …The two major parties are offering America a choice between a harridan and a dirty old man. …One of the major candidates is on his third marriage. The marriage of the other is considered a sham, held together by abject imperiousness in the name of power. …The would-be Presidental spouses are a model who’s posed nekkid, and another dirty old man. …Both major candidates are power-mongers. Contrast that word with “leaders.” …One major candidate keeps getting hit with accusations about the way he treats women and his outrageous claims (He was said to be “…killing himself with self-inflicted wounds,”

The So-Called Column By Willie G. Moseley according to one headline on Aug. 1). Many of his campaign speeches have been peppered with obscenities, as well. George Will’s “unprecedented coarseness” characterization is an appropriate-if-too-polite description. …The other major candidate keeps getting hit with accusations about previous job performance, including whether or not she (and her associates) broke the law, or at least, ignored important national security protocol s. There are also legitimate suspicions about her health, since one malady was misrepresented to media. …Both major candidates are liars (sometimes by way of their associates). Token examples include proclaiming to have seen thousands of Muslims celebrating the destruction of the World Trade Center on 9/11, and pronouncing a potentially-criminal investigation into e-mails to have been merely a security review. What’s more, such examples are the tips of respective icebergs about the size of the Louisiana Purchase. …Both major party candidates for Vice-President are forgettable and irrelevant…but that’s almost always been the case for many Presidential campaigns. …Stereotypical campaign rallies proffer performances (instead of earnest speeches) by the two major candidates, as they go through the same wooden gestures at every stop. One would presume the same could be said for their rhetoric at such events. …Surveys have indicated that the two major candidates are the most unpopular Presidential

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contenders in U.S. history. Much discussion has evolved about voting “against somebody” instead of voting “for somebody,” but many of us know folks who have almost always voted against a particular Presidential candidate. …Comparisons to one of the major parties’ campaigns have been lined up beside the Goldwater campaign of 1964 and the McGovern campaign of 1972 regarding a takeover by the associates of a particular candidate. Consider the results of those earlier campaigns. …The primary notices given to third party candidates have cited the foibles of one candidate, while another was briefly in the news because she announced that she would not have wanted Osama Bin Laden killed had she been commander-in-chief. …A respected newspaper in Richmond, Virginia endorsed a third party Presidential candidate, proclaiming that neither of the major candidates “…meets the fundamental moral and professional standards we have every right to expect of an American president.” …More than one news program host on more than one cable/satellite news channel has turned his/her program into “advocacy television,” a very dangerous term. Such bias is as obvious as a pimple on a supermodel. I’ve had conversations with a number of folks who are appalled by the choices we have as American voters for this election. Nevertheless, this space’s ongoing advocacy of voting or keeping your mouth shut for four years if you don’t vote is still valid. This year, however, many of us will be voting with one hand, because we’ll be holding our nose with the other. The choices we have in 2016 stink, period. Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus of the Tallassee

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Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers

There are many things on the line with this presidential election

e will vote to select the 44th President Tuesday. The next President will be a New Yorker. Whomever is selected will enter the Oval office with the most unfavorable poll ratings of any President in recent memory. This election will epitomize the old adage that George Wallace once told and that is, “more folks vote against someone than for someone.” There is no question that our country is drifting to the left in ideology. We in Alabama are conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, Christians with a desire for a strong military and sound fiscal government. All of these philosophical tenets align with the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is on the opposite side. We have two very diverse parties in America. Another maxim that George Wallace espoused as he traversed the country running for President as a third party candidate was that there is not a dimes worth of difference in the national Democratic and Republican parties. He would have a hard time saying that with a straight face today. Folks, there is a vast difference. This presidential selection is a crucial pivotal crossroads election in our nation’s future. The primary reason is because the next President’s power to appoint at least one justice to the Supreme Court and probably at least two or three more. This Supreme Court appointment power is immense because with divided Executive and Legislative branches of government the influence and decisions of the Supreme Court become omnipotent. An appointment to the Supreme Court is a lifetime appointment and most of them stay their entire life. Therefore, any of the next President’s appointments will remain on the high tribunal for decades, well past the next President’s four or eight year reign. The death earlier this year of Justice Antonin Scalia removed one of the most reliably Republican jurists on the Court. The Republican majority U.S. Senate has thwarted Barack Obama’s appointment of another liberal to the Supreme Court. However, there will have to be an appointment and consent by the Senate next year. Regardless of whether the GOP retains control of the Senate. The current Court without Scalia is considered broadly to be made up of four liberals and four conservatives. However, one of those considered a conservative is really a moderate drifting to the left. Justice Anthony Kennedy has been a swing vote when the Court had nine. Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas are considered conservative. There are four hardcore liberals, Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Kagan and Sotomayor were appointed by Obama. They are both young by Supreme Court standards. Sotomayor is 62 and Kagan is only 56. These two liberals will be on the Court for probably two more decades. The other two liberals will more than likely vacate the bench one way or the other during the next President’s tenure. Stephen Breyer is 78 and Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 83. She appears to be teetering and she has suggested that she would like for Hillary Clinton to be able to appoint her successor. The three conservatives may be on the Court for the foreseeable future. Chief Justice John Roberts is only 61, Samuel Alito is 66, and Clarence Thomas is 67. Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush, as was Alito. Thomas was appointed by George Bush, Sr. The Court’s moderate, Anthony Kennedy, is a Californian appointed by Ronald Reagan. Kennedy is 80 years old. It appears that Kennedy at 80, Ginsburg at 83, and possibly Breyer at 78, could vacate the Court during the next presidency. Therefore, your vote next Tuesday is not only a vote for President but also a vote that will affect the Supreme Court. Many times we overlook the Amendments on the ballot. However, it is important to vote yes on Amendment 14. It has no opposition and is located near the end of the ballot. If it is not passed over 700 vital local bills impacting every county throughout the state would be affected. I urge you to vote for Amendment 14 on Nov. 8th. 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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Raising the flag never meant so much

ne of my duties at Zion Chapel High School was to rewind the videotape of Channel One News each morning in the school library. Channel One is a packaged newscast for high school students around the country; it aired overnight and had to be recorded, thus the job of rewinding a videotape to show the entire school. Each day after hitting “play” on the VCR, I would walk outside with the American flag and raise it on the pole in front of our school building. These were duties I didn’t mind doing. I was assigned the jobs because I didn’t have a homeroom. No problem. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was rewinding that Channel One video and the TODAY show was on. Matt Lauer and Katie Couric were showing

Bird’s Eye View By Michael Bird live pictures of a plane crash at the World Trade Center. Within a few seconds, we were all gripped with fear as we saw the second plane attack the twin towers. I ran to my principal and asked him if we could pre-empt Channel One News and just show everyone the TODAY show. He said no. I went back to the Library and picked up the American flag, which suddenly seemed to mean so much. I walked out the door and attached the flag to its rope, lifting it all the way to the top of the flagpole before returning it to half-mast. Tears filled my eyes the entire time.

Returning to the Library, I turned off the VCR, and sat glued to the television, watching the tragedy and heartbreak unfold in real time just like the rest of the world. We have spent the past 15 years – FIFTEEN YEARS – involved in conflicts that were born on that day. Our armed forces have been sent to Afghanistan, Iraq, and everywhere in between on numerous occasions over these 15 years in the War on Terror. Southside Middle School does a spectacular job of recognizing our nation’s Veterans. We invite everyone to our annual Veterans Day Assembly, this year held on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. in our school gymnasium. Our guidance counselor, Mrs. Pamela Cox, and our librarian, Mrs. Sheryl Parker,

organize the assembly and coordinate with all the participants. Contributing our keynote address this year will be Col. Joel Burdette, USMC (Ret.). Music will be performed by the 5th Grade Chorus and the 7th and 8th Grade Bands. We will also have a slideshow presentation honoring the brave men and women of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves. Veterans of each war are recognized, going all the way back to World War II and the Korean War through the Vietnam War and Gulf War, right up to our modern day War on Terror. We hope you will join us Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Southside Middle School. Michael Bird is an educator and regular columnist for the Tribune.

Hunting is in my blood

y job description includes the words comic, speaker, writer, and soldier, but I’m looking to add hunter to the list. It’s been on my mind for a number of years. I’m not afraid to try new things, such as growing a garden this year. It was my first one and by all accounts was a tremendous success. My dad was a champion coon hunter. Mawmaw apparently cooked a mean coon, but her possum was better. I remember seeing a plate ‘o possum on the dinner table one night, but I can’t remember if I ate it or not. Let’s hope not. I want to kill deer, doves and ducks; things I enjoy eating. That’s good stuff. My dad grew up on the land where he hunted, so he knew those deepest, darkest parts of Tallapoosa County like the back of his hand. He took people coon hunting all the time and some of them still share those memories with great fondness

JODY FULLER Guest Columnist

whenever the subject is brought up. When he lost his eyesight, people were less inclined to go with him. I can’t blame them. A blind man with a gun can’t be a good thing. Sometimes simply wearing orange is not enough. I was only two when his vision went the way of the dodo bird, so I never got to with him. Then, he passed away a few years later. Usually, when I talk about “hunting the good stuff,” it’s in relation to my role as a Master Resilience Trainer for the Army. It’s about being more attentive and appreciative to the positive things in our lives. In this case, however, it’s about hunting some good stuff to go in my freezer. Hunting is in my blood. I’ve felt it for a long time. I killed some squirrels when I was

a kid. Grandmamma cooked them up real good with some biscuits and gravy. My mom’s husband cooked me a mean mess of fried rabbit one night. My friend Dale gave me some elk last year, which was the leanest meat I’d ever eaten. It was incredible. Besides adding food to the freezer, it can help me in a lot of ways. I’m always thinking of future personal projects. One of them is to write a book called I Hunted in All 50 States: Words of Wisdom from the Woods. There’s a lesson to be learned in everything we do, and hunting is no different. Alertness, preparation and patience are just three things that immediately come to mind. Even when there is no kill, there’s something special about being in the woods. It’s so peaceful. Last year, I received an inquiry from a large deer hunting organization in Pike County, Illinois. Pike County is world-renowned for its whitetail deer popula-

tion. They wanted me to speak at an event to kick off the season but decided to take a different route when I told them I didn’t know anything about hunting. I was bummed, but it did open my mind to a world of new possibilities. Being a newbie to the hunting game at the age of 44 will likely lead to a lot of humorous stories and will no doubt bring about future opportunities in writing, speaking and comedy. So, if anyone is up for a day in the woods with me, just let me know. I already have one guy who has volunteered to take me snipe hunting next weekend. I can’t wait for that. I hear it’s better than possum. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

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The Presidential Election 2016

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(334) 283-3611 Fire & Water

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Credit are decided by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The “stable” outlook by Standard & Poor’s was earned by the fact that, “Tallassee, Alabama’s financial position has been very strong historically despite the national recession.” Mr. Robert Payne, Mayor, Mrs. Barbara Garnett, Clerk and Treasurer and Mr. Bill Godwin, Chairman of the Finance Committee, represented the City in the presentation to Standard & Poor’s. “We have worked hard for this,” said Mayor Payne. “This is absolutely wonderful for the city and for the people who worked so hard to make this a reality.” Now that the city’s credit rating is superior, Tallassee will be able to move forward with restructuring municipal bonds by lowering interest rates. This restructure could save the city upwards of one million dollars. “What that has done, it has reduced our interest rates from two basic bonds,” said Godwin “One is the water, sewer gas bond of 6.6 million and a general obligation bond of 1.2 million. With us getting an A+ rating we were able to restructure, or refinance, these two bonds and reduce our interest rates from 4.67 percent down to 2.91 percent, which is significant on this kind of money.” Not only can the city move forward with the bond restructure, the city’s credit limit has increased. “Our debit limit has been increased by about 1.2 to 1.3 million dollars in debt reduction for the city, which means it gives us more credit on the books,” Godwin said. “Also we’re going to have $200,000.00 cash back to help support our general operating budget.” This much needed funding could be used for many things, including unexpected expenses. “It will help setup a cash reserve for other things we may need, and some of the departments and things they need,” Godwin said. “With the reconstruction of the bond, we’re going to save anywhere from $40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year on our semiannual payments toward our bond debt.” Tallassee’s city officials have worked feverishly to reach this A+ credit rating. “When this administration came into office four years ago the economy had tanked some of our revenue sources, like water and gas, had gone down, we didn’t have as much sales revenue on the books,” he said. “To make a long story short, we were projecting a pretty significant deficit. We implemented, what we called an 11 point plan to try to do two things, generate more revenue and reduce our cost.” The 2012 administration had to take drastic changes that were unavoidable in order to turn the projected deficit around. “We had to put on a temporary hiring freeze,” Godwin said. “We parked city vehicles and we made sure all request for purchases were monitored very closely to make sure each request was essential.” With hard work and cost cutting measures in place the City of Tallassee can now take pride in its city finances. “The economy got better, the support of the department heads and staff, we got through it, and

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even turned things around,” Godwin said. “We set things into place to better structure our budget.” According to Godwin, this A+ rating is “win/ win.” “We’re getting cash back, our debt ratio has gone from 1.3 million to about 2.4 million, which is good,” he said. “It means we have that much more credit on the books, which is good to have because you never know what you might need.” An A+ credit rating by the S&P is something every Tallassean should be proud of. This accomplishment was a collect effort with a lot of hard work put in by many individuals with the city’s best interest in mind. “This type of thing does happen overnight,” Godwin said. “We have worked on this for years. I want to thank the finance committee for their hard work, the council, the Mayor and also the city employees who have worked with us to help us get to where we are,” Godwin said. “Also, the City Clerk, Barbra Garnett, she pulled numbers for us and arranged things so that we could do what we need to do.” Not only was the Mayor, the councilmembers and city employees directly responsible for this accomplishment, the professionals who assisted in the process also had vital roles in making this A+ credit rating a reality. “The engineers have been vital and Randy Ruston was very instrumental,” Godwin said. “He is very genuine and he’s always looking out for us and trying to help. Scott Pierce, the bond attorney, he was also very helpful in the process. This wasn’t a one-man show. It took a lot of work for a lot of people.”

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RODNEY GRIFFITH BROKER CELL: 334-207-0666 WEB: www.rodneygrif¿th.com EMAIL: rodneygrif¿th@windstream.net 2 NEW HOUSES – Tallassee River Hills Subdivision, 1500 sq. ft., 3 bd/2 baths, large open den & kitchen, ﬁreplace, tile ﬂoors, granite counters, great location, $149,900. HOUSE IN RED HILL ON 229, 2 largeLD SO bd/1 bath, nice den and kitchen, 32x20 shop, 2.6 acres, $115,000. BEAUTIFUL WILLIAMSBURG HOME in Tallassee on Indian Trails on veery private 10 acres. 7000 Sq Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, great kitchen and den, Super nice home. $575,000. LAKE TALLASSEE – 650-ft. waterfront, 3 lots, 3± acres, super panoramic view, good building site, $225,000. COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, RED HILL – Formerly The Country Mile convenience store, gas station and restaurant. Will sell only gas station and convenience store or all. Call for details, $245,000. BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME on Little Rd., Tallassee – 1.5 acres, completely remodeled. Very nice, 5 bd/5.5 baths, REDUCED TO $229,000. 78 ACRES off Lower Tuskegee Hwy., on Cleghorn Road, great hunting only, $135,000. RIVER HILLS SUBDIVISION – 23 lots, great views of Lake Tallassee, underground utilities, sewage. Prices start at only $20,000. 13 SOLD – NOW 10 REMAINING. BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOUSE in Plantation Pines, 4 bd/3.5 baths, 1.6 acre lot very modern and pretty, REDUCED TO $299,000. 3189 LITTLE ROAD – 4 bd/2ba., large lot, very modern, & pretty, only $215,000. 8 ACRES – KENT ROAD – UNRESTRICTED, SOLD REDUCED TO $45,000. TALLASSEE GILMER AVE. – 3bd/2 ba next to DQ, zoned commercial, REDUCED TO $89,900. 548 PROSPECT ROAD, ECLECTIC – Beautiful home on 4 ACRES, 3 bd/ 2.5 baths, very modern and private, very close to Lake Martin. Reduced to $259,000.

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Unity in our nation is one vote away – Vote Nov. 8

reetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge. Fall is in the air, even if summer heat continues to ride along with it. The drought has not fully washed out all the color though. Next Tuesday is a day I continue to hear more and more people say they are dreading. If truth be told, Nov. 9 seems to be the day folks actually want to avoid. Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, there is an overwhelming sense of divisiveness and dread in our nation’s air. We have plenty of good reason for feeling this way as a nation. Our political process on all fronts has sown the seeds for division and dread. None of us should be surprised. We have been headed this way for over two decades now.

I remember being enamored with our political process when I first learned of it in seventh grade civics class. I had some prior understanding of how it all worked, but it was the intense study of our national political structure in civics that grabbed my attention. I was fascinated by how it was all designed to work in harmony and mutual accountability, authority, and power. There is one guiding principle necessary to make the whole thing work – unity. Difference of opinion, ideology, and ultimate goals can all exist hand in hand as long as there is a commitment to unity. Somehow, that last statement seems like a paradox. In reality, it is a paradox, but it does not have to be. The principle is simple enough.

REV. JONATHON YARBORO First Presbyterian

People with distinct ideas are supposed to share them. Ideas are shared in several ways. A person can run for office, support a particular candidate or party, lobby elected officials, or work to influence policy development in other ways. Our form of democracy requires all of the above. All citizens are free to choose their avenue of support. The leveling factor is the individual vote. Yes, I am aware that the Electoral College system is outdated and

in need of reform, but at its core the power of the individual vote remains. If people do not vote, then the outcomes of elections cease to be the will of the many and become the will of the few. Voter apathy is the greatest threat to democracy. When people believe their vote does not matter, democracy fails. When democracy fails, we resort back to former ways of governing that history has proven do not serve our nation well. I have a challenge to issue to every citizen of these United States. Get up on Nov. 8, go the polls, and vote for the candidates you feel are the best for their respective position. If you are still undecided, you have some homework to do between now and then. Make an educat-

ed decision and make it known at the ballot box. On Nov. 9 , make a pledge to work together with whoever is elected for every position decided. Think less about whether you voted for that person or not. Think instead of what you can do to make the most out of their term. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Unity in our nation has nothing to do with finding common ground on every issue. It has everything to do with doing our part to participate in the larger process of being a nation. Refusing to participate is certainly an option, but everyone loses whenever anyone takes that course of action. Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka.

Religion Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

On Nov. 6, there will be NO Sunday School. At 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Festival Holy Eucharist marking All Saints’ Sunday, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/

Tallassee Church of Christ

Announces our new minister, Charlie Boddy. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11 a.m. Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m. Visitor’s welcome at all services 334-2835437 209 Gilmer Ave.

Tallassee First Assembly of God

Tallassee First Assembly of God will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. During National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21, Tallassee residents will donate shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and fun toys, such as a doll or soccer ball—for Operation Christmas Child to deliver to children in need around the world.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Our Life’s Journey is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Pastor; and Knights of Columbus Council 15093, Andy Lacey, Grand Knight.

It airs on WACQ-AM 580 and FM 101.1 each Sunday from 8-8:30 a.m. Listen online at www.wacqradio.com or on your smart phone using the TuneIn app. Nov. 6 - The Last Things Nov. 13 - Are Catholics Really Christians? Nov. 20 - Prison Ministry Nov. 27 - Perpetual Adoration Dec. 4 - Love and Marriage Dec. 11 - Christianity vs. Islam Part 1 Dec. 18 - Christianity vs. Islam Part 2 Dec. 25 - Christ Mass Jan. 1 - Once Saved, Always Saved?

Salem Macon Baptist

Salem Macon is again collecting Samaritan Purse shoeboxes for children around the world for Christmas gifts. Our goal this year is 100 shoeboxes. Pick up

the empty shoeboxes at the church fill them up. A pamphlet will give you information.

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 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444

Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 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 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 5674458 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 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

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

CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 567-0311

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

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

HOLINESS New Beginnings Holiness 865 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-9211 Summit Holiness 2050 Hwy. 14, Millbrook

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November is national Pet Diabetes Month STAFF REPORT HSEC Staff

The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners that pets can develop diabetes, too. November is National Pet Diabetes Month and an opportunity to raise awareness about the risk of diabetes in pets. There are signs to look for that indicate your pet may be diabetic. Diabetes in pets is treatable, but diagnosis is key to ensuring your pet will live a long, healthy life. “Pet diabetes is becoming more prevalent, as we see a rise in pet obesity,” says ALVMA President Hal Pate, D.V.M. “Like people, pets are susceptible to diabetes. If you notice any of the symptoms below you should consult with your veterinarian immediately.” November is National Pet Diabetes Month and just like people, our pets can also suffer from diabetes. Diabetes is an inability of the animal’s body to detect and regulate the uptake of glucose into the body. This is normally due to either an inability of the pancreas to produce insulin at all (Type 1 diabetes) or the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin (Type 2). Healthy pets produce insulin easily, but pets with diabetes don’t. Symptoms of diabetes in pets include: Excessive eating, Excessive drinking, Excessive urination, Weight loss, Persistent urinary tract infections and, possibly, Cataracts. The liver is adversely affected by this condition, as are the eyes and kidneys. Although numbers are hard to pinpoint, it is believed that the prevalence of diabetes in our pets average about one in 500 for cats and one in 100 in dogs that reach age 12. In dogs, the disease appears to be more common in middle-aged to older pets, especially females, but it may also appear in younger pets. In one study, diabetes rates increased from 0.2 percent to 0.6 percent of pets in just 30 years. Experts worry that as our pets’ epidemic continues, diabetes prevalence will rise as well. Certain breeds of dogs experience above-average rates of diabetes. These

include: Toy Poodles, Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers. In cats, diabetes is also more common in middle- to older-aged animals and cats that are overweight. Neutered males are at a greater risk than females. Almost all dogs diagnosed with diabetes develop Type 1 diabetes. The exact reason is not clear, but dogs that are obese or on corticosteroids for extended periods of time are predisposed to the disease. Cats, on the other hand, are almost always Type 2 diabetics. This is also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes. Like dogs, chubby cats and cats taking steroids routinely can develop a resistance to insulin. Additionally, chronic inflammation in the cat can create amyloid deposits that destroy normal pancreatic tissue. Diabetic dogs will almost always need to be on insulin for the remainder of their lives. Some cats can have their diabetes controlled and even reversed by good glucose control and proper diet. When diabetes goes undiagnosed, or when it is difficult to control or regulate, the complication of Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA) can occur. DKA develops because the body is so lacking in insulin that the sugar can’t get into the cells – resulting in cell starvation. Cell starvation causes the body to start breaking down fat in an attempt to provide energy (or a fuel source) to the body. Unfortunately, these fat breakdown products, called “ketones,” are also poisonous to the body. When diabetes is left untreated, this condition develops and is life-threatening, but can be controlled if you seek veterinary attention and treat the symptoms. Diabetic pets are managed with injectable insulin, a good consistent diet, proper exercise and weight loss. Diabetes is not and should not be a death sentence for your pet. With proper training and consistent attention, you can help your pet live a long and wonderful life.

Pet of the Week – Crook

Crook is a 1-year old hound mix boy who was found as a stray. He’s a good boy, about 35 pounds, loves toys, great with other dogs, can be ‘nose to the ground’ like most hounds. Crook is just wondering why he has been with us since June and hoping his new family shows up this week. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1-year-old; cats over 1-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely cov-

ers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org for more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions Mon– Fri 10-5 and Sat 9-3.

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are no property taxes or fees that fund the fire, rescue, HAZMAT, medical response and other types of emergency responses for the Tallassee Fire Department in Tallapoosa County. Currently, Tallassee Fire Department only receives voluntary donations in Tallapoosa County. With increased cost (pumper 30 percent higher, equipment 50 percent higher) and an increase in call volume over the last few years, it has become harder to upgrade equipment, provide training for firefighters, and maintain the levels of service currently provided. Without additional funds, residents could see a potential increase in homeowner’s insurance, decrease in property value due to lack of adequate fire protection, and a delay of services in the event of an emergency. “This fee would provide for support of volunteer firefighters,” said

Tallassee Fire Chief Travis Jones. “Protection services and emergency medical services fee on certain dwellings and commercial buildings in the Tallassee Fire District.” According to Jones, this extra funding is crucial to the department. “If it passes, that will help us greatly,” he said. Currently, nearly all funding TFD receives comes from Elmore County. If Tallapoosa approves the fire fee, this could potentially double the current department funding. “Right now we don’t get any money from the Tallapoosa side,” he said. “The money that’s collected in Elmore County is what buys the fire trucks and pays for our training facility. The additional funding that SB384 would offer would allow Tallassee Fire Department to reach an even greater potential.” Through the help of Wall Street

Water Authority, City of Tallassee Water and Sewer, surrounding Fire Departments and the support of donations, the City of Tallassee and the Elmore County Fire Fee, Tallassee Fire Department was able to lower its Insurance Service Organization rating. This rating grades the resources and effectiveness of your local fire department. This hard work and teamwork resulted in savings for most residents on their homeowners insurance and improved the capabilities of Tallassee Fire Department. Tallassee Fire Department also has increased the cooperation with neighboring agencies to assist them in their missions by providing resources and firefighters. Tallassee Fire Department asks for your help in the support of the Tallassee Fire District on the Nov. 8 ballot.

BALLOT QUESTION : **This item appears on the back of the ballot in Tallapoosa County only Do you favor the local law authorizing the levy of a fire protection fee of fifty dollars ($50) per year on each residence and one hundred dollars ($100) on each commercial business, which shall be used to fund fire protection within the Tallassee Fire District in Tallapoosa County?

Area Calendar November 2-5

Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson Park, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Friends of the Forts-Fort Toulouse Foundation is hosting the 20th annual Alabama Frontier Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the event. The event includes a living history presentation, which will give a snapshot of frontier life including the Creek Indians, French soldiers, British traders and American soldiers. There will also be period-related entertainment and reproductions of items used during the time. For more information contact ovejensenahc@gmail. com.

November 5

Camp Stew and Indoor Yard Sale Cedarwood Community Church, Hwy 231 N. Wallsboro, Wetumpka from 7 a.m. to noon. Stew is $8.00 per large container that is microwaveable and reuseable. All proceeds from stew and yard sale go to church building fund. For more information, you may contact Laura Knight at 567-2457; Jo Parker at 514-0242 or church office at 567-0476.

program on the experience of war, beginning September and ending in March. Discussions will be held in the Elmore County Museum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: November 15th, January 10th, February 14th, and March 14th. All books and films will be provided for each participant in advance of each discussion. Recent veterans of the global war on terror are particularly encouraged to participate.

November 14-21

Eclectic United Methodist Church will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. During National Collection Week, Nov. 14 – 21, Eclectic residents will donate shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and fun toys, such as a doll or soccer ball—for Operation Christmas Child to deliver to children in need around the world. This year, Eclectic residents hope to contribute several hundred shoebox gifts toward the 2016 global goal of reaching 12 million children.

November 5

CAR SHOW: Faith Baptist Church is hosting the 9th Annual Chris Davis Memorial Car Show beginning with registration at 8 a.m. There is a $20 donation for registration and the event includes door prizes, cake sales and a 50/50 drawing. For more information contact Jack Davis 425-0076 or Gerald Wood 567-4417. LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH: Lebanon Baptist Church in Titus will host Rick and Mary Ann Lipp of Pine Mountain, Georgia in concert at 6 p.m. All are invited to enjoy an evening of great gospel music.

November 6

Rogers Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is hosting pastor Audrey L. Brightmon in a one-night revival at the church located at 609 W. Bridge Street in Wetumpka. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. all are welcome.

November 6-9

The Wetumpka Church of Christ will host a Gospel meeting beginning Sunday November 6th through Wednesday the 9th with Mel Futrell. Brother Futrell currently serves as the pulpit minister at the Shades Mountain church in Birmingham. The theme of the meeting is “Christ Above All”. Sunday 6th services begin with Prayer service at 8:30 a.m. Bible study at 9 a.m. Worship assembly at 10 a.m. The sermon title will be “Pictures of Christ”. Immediately after services all are invited to a meal and fellowship. Visitors are encouraged to stay and enjoy good food and fellowship. Monday through Wednesday services begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday 7th - “The Uniqueness of Christ” Tuesday 8th - “The Cross of Christ” Wednesday 9th - “Jesus the Human Being” Nursery will be provided at all services. Visitors, family, friends, are cordially invited to come worship with us.

November 7-9

Living by Faith Worship Center presents Fall Revival 2016. The speaker for all three nights will be Pastor Juanita Jackson.

November 12

The Wetumpka Elementary School PTO will be hosting a rummage/yard sale at the school parking lot. Bus spaces can be reserved for those who wish to have a booth. Whole bus spaces are $35 and half bus spaces are $20. All proceeds from booth rentals will go back into the school for teachers. The gates will open at 5 a.m. for those with reserved spaces and from 6 a.m. to noon for shoppers. If you are interested in reserving a space, which must be done in advance, please contact Amber Richardson at 334-306-8937.

November 15

TV star, cookbook author and motivational speaker: Leslie Bailey will speak at the next Tuesdays with Kelly. Bring a sack lunch. Dessert and drinks provided. Come and find out “What’s Cooking” at noon in the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery located at 408 South Main Street. Free and opened to the public.

November 15, January 10, February 4 and March 14

The Wetumpka Public Library, along with the Elmore County Museum, invites veterans and family members to sign up and participate in a free monthly reading discussion

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SPORTS

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The 2016 Tallassee Tigers will host Hale County in the first round of the playoffs Friday night beginning at 7 p.m. at J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium. Mayor-elect Johnny Hammock posed with the Tallassee football team last week at J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium.

TALLASSEE TIGERS HOST FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS By TIM HORTON Staff Writer

The Tallassee Tigers fought all season to reach a point that would allow them to host a 4A First Round Playoff game. The Tigers fought through a rash of mid-season injuries that handicapped the team and still wrapped up second place in Class 4A Region 3. The Tigers have accomplished this with the strong senior leadership of Jake Baker, Thomas Jones, Nick Talley, Brady Hancock, Jamarcus Miller, Logan Goodman, Troy Nabors and injured lineman Keno Morris. Junior quarterback Casey Baynes has inspired

those around him with his refusal to back down and not believe that his team can win any game they play. Junior Jacob Burton along with sophomore running back Markevious Mathews have played with grit and determination through various injuries to help get this team to this point. Tallassee has beaten Handley and Leeds already this season and the Tigers know they can play with and beat anyone when they play to their potential. Tallassee’s area has a very good chance to advance in all four area playoff games. Tallassee’s opponent (Hale County) will drive over from Moundville having finished third in 4A Area 4 behind Bibb County (7-3) and Greensboro (5-5). Hale County finished 5-5 overall and 4-3 in area play.

Hale County has a number of 300 + pound lineman but Jake Baker and friends up front should have little problem handling Hale. Coach Battles and his staff have been getting the Tallassee young men ready for this challenge. “Hale County is a very athletic team with good athletes on both sides of the ball. The quarterback (senior Ke’Darius Thornton) can run and throw and has several weapons to get the ball to. We will have to limit their offensive series by controlling the game with our offense if we are going to be successful. They are very fast on defense and recover real well. We have got to do a good job sustaining our blocks.” Game time is 7 p.m.

The Pride of Tallassee Marching Band Robby Glasscock, Assistant Band Director & Announcer - Michael Bird, Auxiliaries Coordinator & Color Guard Instructor - Brooke Barron, Percussion Instructor - Clint Browning, Majorette Instructor - Vicki Baker, Music Arranger & Assistant Jazz Band Director - Mike Hammonds, Band Captain - Brady Atkins, Drum Major - Arlundo Heard, Chaplain - Margaret Dean, Drum Captain - Max Achord, Color Guard Captains - Haley Ansley & Kelsey Butler, Head Majorette - Laura Fields, Soloists: Lincoln Oliver, Jacob Brown, & Ashton Mann, Competition Field Show: “Because That’s What’s Up” featuring RIVER DEEP, MOUNTAIN HIGH (Ike & Tina Turner); AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell); HIGHER GROUND (Stevie Wonder); DEFYING GRAVITY (from “Wicked”); and CENTURIES (Fall Out Boy).

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JUNIOR VARSITY: Young Tigers open the season with win By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

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Tallassee High 9th grade boys started the season off with a win on the road versus Elmore County 44 - 28. The Tigers took an early lead over the Panthers, who got off to a poor start due to cold shooting. “This is the first game, so you kinda expect those things”, said head basketball coach Warren Brown. Brown’s group would continue to be cold until 2:01 left in the first quarter when Z. Edwards hit a three deep in the corner. Although that made the score 8 – 3, Tallassee was able to keep them at bay heading into halftime 18 – 13. “We knew this would be a scrappy game, being cross town rivals and all. I just told the guys to play hard, control the tempo of the game, and take care of the ball,” said Cecil Hollinquest, head basketball coach of Tallassee.

His Tigers would do just that, although he wasn’t pleased with the amount of turnovers the young Tigers committed. “We are still learning the game of basketball and finding out what our role on the team is,” he said. The second half saw the Tigers come alive as they began to stretch their lead. The Tigers were led by Sandarious Hughley (13 points) and Tyrek Turner (9 points) offensively and caused havoc for the young Panthers. Other bright spots were the play of point guard Jontavious Kirk and wingman Dalton Lanier. “I have a great group of guys who are buying in to the program we are trying to build. The future is bright for Tallassee basketball,” said Hollinquest. The Tigers led throughout the game, having their largest margin of 16 points at the end winning 44 – 28. Elmore County was led by Edwards with 11 points.