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City passes budget, cuts IDB funding

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Tallassee City Council voted to pass the 2019 fiscal budget during last Tuesday’s regular meeting with no opposition. It also agreed to include an extra holiday for city employees this year. When planning the budget, the finance committee was working with just under $9.5 million in revenue and $9.3 million in expenditures, leaving a

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small balance. Some of the largest expenditures include about $1.8 million for administration costs and $1.75 set aside for public safety. One thing that will not be on the 2019 fiscal budget is an appropriation to the Tallassee Industrial Development Board. The council made the decision to cut funding for a number of reasons. According to Mayor Johnny Hammock, the IDB is a separate entity from the city and is in sound financial standing.

“At this time the city council feels that the Tallassee IDB is financially sound and can sustain itself,” Hammock said. “That is based off of a review of the 2016 IDB financials that showed the IDB had $1,089,000 in cash and CDs.” In addition, Hammock says the city council did not receive a formal request for an appropriation for the 2019 fiscal year from the IDB. Despite cutting funding to the IDB, Hammock says the city council hopes to maintain the partnership with the board

and the appropriations that were cut can still be revisited should the need arise. “The city has removed the $50,000 line item from the budget and added it to our local economic development line item,” Hammock said. These funds can be utilized for a number of reasons, including appropriating funds for the IDB if needed. “The city council still wants to work unilaterally with the IDB in the future,” Hammock said.

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The Tallassee High School 2018 Homecoming Court poses for a photo with ‘Tally the Tiger.’ Pictured are, from left, Ivri Russell, Kennede White, Miriam Bird, Iyana Parker and Emma Grace Coyle. Special / Suzannah Solomon Wilson

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Because student attendance plays an important role in a school’s annual State Board of Education report card, the Tallassee Board of Education has created an incentive program that is really paying off for students with perfect and near perfect attendance. “One of the areas on our report card is chronic absenteeism and that is an issue across our state, across our system, across the country,” Tallassee Board of Education Superintendent Wade Shipman said. “We created an incentive program where we reward the school with the highest attendance record $100 every week to use in that school,” he said. The school system is in week three of this incentive program and thus far the middle school is leading the race for perfect, or near perfect, attendance. “This is the third week that the middle school has had the greatest attendance,” Shipman said. Now that the incentive See ABESENTEEISM • Page A2

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Tallassee homecoming week full of fun By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

It’s homecoming week in Tallassee and the celebration is set to begin Thursday with a candlelight ceremony and bonfire from 6 to 8 p.m. on the high school campus. Friday the fun starts early with a pep rally scheduled for 8 a.m. The class of 1999 will

host the pep rally and a reception for returning students and their family will be held afterward. Residents will line the street for the homecoming parade, which is slated for 2 p.m. The parade will follow the traditional route, from THS to the East Tallassee Shopping Center. The 2018 homecoming queen will be crowned at 6:30 and the Tallassee football game will follow at 7 p.m.

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Mollie Beth’s MDA walk set for Oct. 20 at the Montgomery Zoo By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

On the outside, Mollie Beth Preston looks like a typical 8-year-old girl. But on the inside, she is battling an illness that affects almost every aspect of her tiny body. Mollie, of Slapout, has Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that can cause the immune system to attack the thyroid, causing hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Without enough thyroid hormones, many of the body’s functions slow down. She also suffers from juvenile dermatomyositis, an inflammatory disease of the muscle, skin, and blood

vessels that affects about three in one million children each year. The cause is unknown. The primary symptoms of JDM include muscle weakness and skin rash. Mollie has been plagued by these devastating illnesses for almost three years now. “When she was 6 years old she became very sick, out of nowhere,” Mollie Beth’s mother Jessica Preston said. Last year Mollie Beth was able to escape the limits of her disease when she attended Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults, better known as Camp ASCCA, on Lake Martin. See WALK • Page A2

Alabama Power’s Joel Johnson spoke to members of the Tallassee Rotary Club Thursday about the ongoing work on Thurlow Dam’s spillways. Johnson also announced that the project’s 2018 work season is coming to an end. This is good news for those who live along Lake Thurlow and those who fish its waters. Earlier this summer local anglers who frequently fish Lake Thurlow complained about the low water level leaving them without access to the lake’s only public boat ramp, but now that the 2018 work season is coming to an end, the boat ramp could soon be accessible once water levels return to normal pool. However, anglers should take advantage of this because water levels will be lowered again when the 2019 work season begins. According to Johnson, the 2018 drawdown is tentatively scheduled to end Oct. 31, with water levels returning to normal pool level. A similar See THURLOW • Page A2

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money has been distributed to the middle school, students will soon see the benefits of this campaign. “We’re going to draw names of the students who have good attendance for the week,” said Southside Middle School principal Micah Cook. “We’re going to draw for five $10 gift cards and then we will make quarterly and yearly awards with the remaining money, so it’s right back out to the students to motivate them.” According to Shipman, this incentive program is aimed at parents and students alike. “We’re trying to get the message to parents because the issue of attendance is as much the parents’ issue because, especially at the elementary and middle school, these kids can’t drive,” he said. “Parents need to hear the message that students need to be at school.” Alabama House of Representatives, Mike Holmes, is helping Tallassee City Schools fund this initiative. “He gave us money for this,” Shipman said. “We appreciate his support.” In Alabama absenteeism is labeled chronic when a student is absent more than 15 times in one academic school year. The national definition of chronic absenteeism is 20 or more absences in an academic school year.

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While there, she enjoyed zip lining, swimming, dancing and horseback riding, among other fun camping activities. “She came home and that’s all she talked about,” Jessica said. “She has made so many friends through the camp and they have stayed in contact.” There is never a fee for campers who attend Camp ASCCA. The fees are paid through donations and other funding. After spending five days at Camp ASCCA, Mollie Beth decided she wanted to pay it forward and raise money for the organization that brought so much fun and joy to her life by creating a Muscular Dystrophy Association walk. This is the second year the Mollie Beth team has participated in the annual event. “Last year we had a team that raised $2,500,” Jessica said. “This money goes to the MDA but they use it to help children go to camp because they do not charge the campers.” According to Jessica, this event is not a competition. “It’s not a race,” she said. “This is more of a show of support and anyone can join.” While Hashimoto’s disease and juvenile dermatomyositis are different illnesses than MDA, the effects on the body can be very similar. “It’s day to day,” Jessica. “Some days are good and some days are not so good. Her body is fighting. Her schedule, germs, the sun, her diet, all limits her but on the outside, she looks normal. That can be frustrating.” Jessica says seeing Mollie Beth deal with the effects of these illnesses has been difficult to watch because she was and still is a strong-willed child. “She was so strong and outgoing, but now there are things that she can’t do anymore,” she said. “She still wants to do those things, like play in the sun, but she’s just not able to.” Mollie Beth’s MDA walk is set for Oct. 20 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Montgomery Zoo. “You can also stay and visit the zoo afterward,” Jessica said. For more information or to register for this event, go to www2.mda.or/goto/PrincesMollieB.

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Thurlow drawdown is planned for 2019 from June through October. The drawdown is needed to replace the dam’s spillway crest gates, known as flashboards, which were installed in the 1920s. The steel replacements, called Obermeyer gates, will be more efficient than the old, 36-gate flashboard system. Obermeyer gates use adjustable, inflatable bladders to control the gates and more accurately manage water resources. “The new gates will allow us better control of the flow over the spillway,” said Thurlow Dam superintendent Joel Johnson. Alabama Power worked with the Alabama Historical Commission and the University of Alabama to research Thurlow Dam when designing the new gates. The dam was built on the site of an early 19th-century textile mill. The new design will feature only four spans that operate independently across the top of the dam, but will mimic the historic look of the original dam. Decades ago, local boosters promoted Thurlow Dam as the “Niagara of the South” for the way the Tallapoosa River spills

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Members needed for Tallassee Recreation Board said. Councilman Terrell Brown who is also a member of the rec board asked if it was possible for another organization, such as the Tallassee Community Corporation, to operate and fund the Tallassee Recreation Board. However, according to Smith, it isn’t that simple. “The rec board is not a separate entity from the city,” he said. “It is and always has been a board of the city, no different than the library board.” The rec board was created to report to the council and offer recommendations and other useful information. “That board can make recommendations about how recreation is operated within the city limits,” Smith said. However, without council approval, the rec board does not hold the authority to make decisions.

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The Tallassee Recreation Board was a topic of concern during the Sept. 26 work session, which was held at city hall. The recreation department needs four new members to fill the 9-member board. The board needs representatives from ward 3, 5, 6 and 7 In an effort to maintain a majority, the city council voted to alternate board member’s term limits in March of 2017. “They have staggered terms,” said council member, Sarah Hill. “We staggered it, one, two, three years.” Members who are interested in joining the rec board must be approved by the majority council vote. “The city council appoints members to that board,” city attorney John Smith

“Ultimately, it is the council’s decision, and its always been this way,” Smith said. According to Smith, unexpected resignations and general discord are nothing new to the rec board. “We go through these cycles where rec board members decided they don’t have any power, no ability to do anything so they quit,” he said. “I don’t have an explanation as to why that is but that has been my experience. I know it’s frustrating for rec board members but that just the way the thing works.” Brown explained that it is frustrating both as a council member and a member of the rec board. “Over the past few years the city hasn’t had the money to do the things that have been recommended,” he said. Councilman Bill Godwin brought up

the rec board’s purposed, long-debated, recreational complex that would house all areas of recreation in one central location, saying it was unrealistic. “They talked about the 11 million dollar rec complex for years and it was like we could all sprout wings and fly,” he said. There was also discussion about detaching the rec board completely. However, if the rec board does become a separate entity from the city, funding would be the new issue. “That’s fine, but where’s the money going to come from?” Smith asked. “Ultimately it has to come from the city because the rec board can’t support itself.” Currently, the rec board operates with a $415,000 appropriation from the city.

Red Hill School reunion set for Oct. 21 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Red Hill Community Center was the Red Hill School long before it was a community center. The school began holding classes in 1913 and over the years saw hundreds of students graduate. And that’s why the Red Hill Community Club has scheduled a school reunion on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. “Please begin to make your plans to attend this wonderful event,” event coordinator Paula Castleberry said. This school reunion is open to all RHS alumni, faculty, staff as well as their family and extended family members. “If you know of any former students, their children, grandchildren, and friends of our Red Hill School, please help us to make them aware of this event and date,” Castleberry said. This upcoming reunion will feature local fare from one of RHS’s own. “The event will be catered with fine food by the Red Hill Cottage Café, owned by one of our former students, Debra Griffith Roberson,” Castleberry said. “We are looking forward to a great attendance,” she said. According to Castleberry, the Red Hill Community Club has been very active lately making improvements to the building in preparation. “We are very pleased to report that the roof of the almost 100-year-old building has been replaced,” she said.

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The Red Hill Community Club has scheduled a school reunion on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1:30 p.m. for all of the school’s alumni, family and friends.

With input from the community, the club has also made improvements to the grounds and the memorial project is in its final stages. “We are nearing completion of the memorial garden that will contain the bricks from the old building engraved with the names of the persons many of you have chosen to remember,” Castleberry said. Once the club members have finished the memorial garden project, they will set their eyes on the next planned task,

renovation. “Our next project will be the restoration of the north side of the building, where the first-, second-, thirdand fourth-grade students once met,” she said. The club recently gained 501(c) (3) status and like most nonprofit organizations, it relies heavily on contributions.

“Our new umbrella organization, the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association, Inc., is now a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity,” Castleberry said, “meaning all donations will be tax deductible.” If you have questions about the upcoming RHS reunion or to make a donation, email mcasby53@windstream. net or call 334-541-2474.

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Movie franchises: Special effects vs. bona-fide acting O

K, so at what point does the description of a series of movies based on the same subject change from “sequels” to a “franchise?” Obviously, the use of the term “franchise” indicates that said collection of movies has been a successful business venture—otherwise, followup films wouldn’t have been created. And of course, that application of “franchise” has been at the forefront of entertainment news in recent times, considering the success of movies in the “Jurassic Park” and “Mission Impossible” series. However, films that could be considered franchises date all the way back to the glory days of Hollywood, when studios cranked out countless movies per year. Most proffered the same cast of characters— the “Thin Man” series is an example. Six movies featuring sophisticated detectives Nick and Nora Charles (portrayed by William Powell and and Myrna Loy) were made over 11 years. There was also the “Blondie” series, based on the comic

strip featuring the Bumstead family. From 1938 through 1950, 28 Blondie movies were released, four in 1947 alone. The franchise was fronted by Penny Singleton as Blondie and Arthur Lake as Dagwood, but many future entertainment icons, including Lloyd Bridges, Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford honed their abilities as contract players in that series. Shemp Howard, one of the Three Stooges, was already established in Hollywood, and participated in the “Blondie” series as well as the “Charlie Chan” series. And the franchise about the Chinese-American detective may have been the all-time Hollywood champ regarding numbers, as some four dozen films were created, during a time when “oriental” was the term used to describe persons of Asian heritage. Almost all of the actors who portrayed Chan over the decades were caucasian, however, and if such casting happened these days it would most likely be promptly clobbered by political correctness and sanctimony. (TANGENT: Key Luke, who

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played Chan’s “number one son,” was in show business for decades, appearing in dozens of movies and television episodes. He played Master Po in the “Kung Fu” television series, bestowing the “Grasshopper” sobriquet on Kwai Chiang Caine. Luke also appeared in the two “Gremlins” movies in his latter years.) Modern times have witnessed most “franchise” movies being categorized as science fiction or fantasy films. One obvious reason such films are popular is because their “stars” are CGI special effects instead of human actors. The more “realistic” the loud, swooping-and-careening action is onscreen, the more interesting the movie will be to average thrill-seeking moviegoers in contemporary society. The “Jurassic Park” and “Transformer” series are definitive examples. One of the longest franchises

that’s still around is the “James Bond” series. Since 1962, there have been 25 installments, and there have been seven actors who have portrayed the British secret agent if one includes David Niven in that weird version of Casino Royale in 1967. My friend Malc (who is my musical and philosophical peer) maintains that the perspective of more than one generation has been influenced by whoever was playing James Bond at the time that generation came of age, and/or whoever was in the cast on Saturday Night Live. For Malc and a few other folks I know, Sean Connery is James Bond. End of discussion. The “Godzilla” franchise totals 32 films over 64 years, if one includes Japanese movies that weren’t designed to be released in the U.S. Other double-digit franchises include the “Star Trek” series, totaling 12 movies, but that number includes reboots/ re-imaginings of the first few films. And that first movie in 1980 was a pretty treacly attempt at exploiting the nostalgia of the mid-‘60s television series.

“Planet of the Apes” is also sort of a “double-decker,” as it has what might be called “prequel siblings.” There have been a total of nine POTA films, including the “tribute” directed by Tim Burton. However, the original 1968 rendition of “Planet of the Apes” still holds up (especially its O. Henry-type concluding scene). Likewise, the same “theoriginal-is-still-the-greatest” notion could also be applicable to the “Alien” franchise—the 1979 progenitor wasn’t so much of a sci-fi film as it was a horror movie set in outer space. There is also the “Star Wars” franchise, of course, as well as series starring comic book heroes, etc., all featuring state of the art special effects. And while such imagery is impressive, it calls into question whether modern audiences can appreciate decent acting anymore. And that’s (what passes for) entertainment these days.

Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus for The Tribune. His column appears here each Wednesday.

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ast week, I wrote an email to my contact at one of the newspapers for whom I write that I was taking an indefinite break from writing. Writing an article week in and week out becomes incredibly tedious. I’m sure some people get tired of reading about the way I talk and my travels. I know they get tired of reading about my dogs and the dirt road. They may even get tired of reading about the farmhouse, the family and Baby Abigail, who was, of course, born seven and half weeks early in the back of an ambulance on Friday the 13th. Y’all, she’s about to be a year old. Now, that’s scary. Truth be told, I told her it would most likely be a permanent break. Two of my favorite editors, and favorite people period, were no longer in the picture. One had moved on, while the other went to be with the Lord. I’d actually thought about taking a longer break previously but was loyal to them for giving me the opportunity to write. The standards of professionalism didn’t change with the papers, but big changes were going on in my world. We’d moved way out into the country and were just trying to get settled into the old Fuller home place, known as Terrapin Slide. When you factor in the wife, two girls, five dogs, a cat and this writer’s busy schedule and flare ups with PTSD and such, it was just a lot to handle. I didn’t go into all that detail with my newspaper contact, but I simply didn’t think it was worth my time. And then a funny thing happened. Due to speaking obligations, mostly out of state, I’d missed

JODY FULLER Columnist the previous three Sundays at Eagle Creek Baptist Church but was there on Sept. 30 for a very special celebration. Debbie Brewer and Vicky Patterson, the organist and pianist, respectively, celebrated their 50th year of playing together. Our pastor, the amazing Dr. Tim Thompson said they started playing together when they were 4. He wasn’t far off. Milestones such as this are unheard of, should be celebrated, and are true testaments of faithfulness and commitment. Bravo, ladies. Bravo. May God continue to bless you, so that you may continue to bless us. It’s a wonderful little church. Tim says it’s a little church with big music. The people are quite wonderful, too. There are a couple of ladies from Opelika who attend regularly after reading an article I wrote where I mentioned Brother Tim. Before walking into the sanctuary, a gentleman shook my hand and told me how much he enjoyed reading my columns. He said it’s the first thing he turns to each week. Ed told me he got a kick out of a recent article about Lucy not knowing the words to the church’s “theme song.” It was actually the chorus to “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” which is what we sing while holding hands at the end of each service. Because of this, they now put the lyrics on the screen for all to see and sing.

Ms. Peggy told me repeatedly that she loved to read my column. I mean she really loved to read it. She told me twice. Ed told me that his brother was a big fan of my writing. Then, there was another guy who had to ask who I was. After getting his answer, he told me he liked reading my stuff and that I was almost as funny as him. Through my writing, I have been able to educate, entertain, motivate and inspire, usually with a little bit of humor and a sidehelping of something to think about, at least that’s what they tell me. Who knew? I guess when it’s all said and done, it is absolutely worth my time. I pray to have the commitment of Debbie and Vicky and put half-a-hundred in the books. That’ll be reason to celebrate. Let me brag on Eagle Creek one more time. These folks sho’ nuff know how to cook. The celebration culminated with lunch, and I have never seen so much food in my life. As an Army guy, that’s saying a lot. They had more fried chicken than the colonel, two trays of pear salad and five, count them five platters of deviled eggs. Y’all come celebrate with us one Sunday — any Sunday. I might even write a story about it. But, I won’t be there this Sunday, I already have a commitment somewhere else. Jody Fuller is from Opelika. He 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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E Some politicos learn lesson the hard way F

or some untold reason or some would say ungodly reason, I have always been enthralled and involved in politics. As a boy growing up in Troy, I was tutored and trained in the rules and rituals of Alabama politics by two masters of my county’s political history. The probate judge and state representative were my mentors. They both had been in politics for decades. Both mentors had taught me a lot of political tidbits over the years. However, when it finally got time for me to make my first foray into the arena, they both sat me down. I could tell that I was going to get some sage advice since both were present. They gave me one of the cardinal rules of politics — you run your own campaign and never ever get involved in other people’s races. They said you should be thankful that they elected you to your office. It made sense that it would be arrogant and presumptuous even if you had been in your post for a while that you should not offer your opinion on other races. In addition, the old adage applies — you make one ingrate and hundreds of enemies. Young Martha Roby learned this old political rule the hard way. As a girl growing up in privilege in Montgomery, she didn’t have the advantage of learning the ‘Rules of Politics.’ She was probably more interested in planning for debutante balls and learning to play the piano. She went on to college at New York University and majored in music. Bill Dickinson served in that same second district seat for 28 years. He became the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. He never got involved in other races. In fact, his campaign slogan in his early years was “Vote first for Bill and then as you will.” Another politician that learned a lesson the hard way this year is powerful State Senate President, Del Marsh. There is an old saying and political truism that home folks know you best. Marsh has made no bones about the fact that he was interested in running for U.S. Senator or governor. His calling card to claiming one of these brass rings was that he had made a lot of money in the private sector and could afford to self-finance a state campaign, if he were inclined to spend some of his money. That remained to be seen. However, in his reelection bid for his Anniston state senate district, Marsh did use his large state campaign war chest to buy media spots in the Montgomery and Birmingham media market, probably in order to build name identification for a possible 2020 U.S. Senate run. In fact, Marsh spent $482,674 to his unknown opponents $15,435. Marsh got 52 percent and won by an 8,215 to 7,366 difference. Less than 900 votes. Marsh may as well have lost as far as future statewide aspirations are concerned. No PAC’s in Washington are going to take him seriously with that blemish. In 1974, Jere Beasley was running for reelection as lt. governor. He had gotten upstartish and antsy to take the reigns as governor after Governor George Wallace had been shot and was recovering. Perennial candidate, Charles Woods, led Beasley in the first primary and was poised to take him out. Beasley adroitly did his homework. He discovered that Woods had failed to carry his home voting precinct in Dothan. Beasley came back to beat him with a brilliant ad that showed the results of Beasley beating Woods in his own home box. The ad simply said, “Home Folks know you best.” The more things change the more they stay the same in good old Alabama politics. Speaking of statewide aspirations, Rebekah Mason and Robert Bentley recently launched a website touting ole Bentley’s history as governor with a hint that the old boy might get back into politics. Ms. Mason tweeted that she liked my comments about them getting back into politics that I made on Birmingham television. They seem immune to anything they did in the governor’s office. My thoughts were that I wish they would reenter the political arena. It would be good fodder for me. As you know I like to write about the lighter side of politics and they were a colorful and a great soap opera. However, they were not the most colorful in Alabama political history. They are not even close to Big Jim Folsom and Shorty Price. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

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Hobby or collector?

ver since I was a boy I have collected and saved things. I didn’t save things that cost money because we didn’t have much or any money. Some of the first things I collected were Dixie Cup lids, they had a picture of a movie star on them and if I found one I saved it and comic books were another thing I saved. I remember my family saying that I had a drawer full of useless things saved up. I wish I still had those things. I saved marbles, tops, lead soldiers, and many other things that are now collector items. When I became a teenager I started collecting arrowheads, they were plentiful, and people allowed me to walk their property after the fields had been plowed and the rain came. Even after I married I would get up on Wednesday afternoon and go arrowhead hunting. Red Britt, Robert Earl Dupriest, and I spent many hours looking and searching for Indian relics. I have always loved cap guns and used to watch the old westerns and wish I had a gun like the western heroes. Every now and then one would come along, and I would put it up and now I like to display some of them in the barbershop. You would be surprised to find out how few of the young people don’t know what they are. They have never wished for a cap gun for Christmas

RONALD BRANTLEY Columnist and have never played or dressed like a cowboy with a gun slung low on his side or even rode a chinaberry stick horse. I have quite a few guns that include two Gene Autry guns, a Sunset Carson and a Dick Tracy. To my surprise caps for these guns are still available. During this same period, I started saving cowboy pictures. I went all out on this one and had them on the walls of my office at the barbershop on Gilmer Avenue. At times people would try to name the stars. One day I had a visit from the recording star Billy Joe Royal. When he walked into my office and sat down he started naming all the cowboy stars, he named each one without a miss and as far as I can remember he was the only person to do so. Billy Joe came by often and we always talked about cowboy movie stars. When I had the Coffeebreak Television Show I became interested in covered bridges and my goal was to visit and do a story on each bridge. This turned out to be one of the most uplifting periods in my life. I made drawings and charcoals

of each bridge as a reminder of my trips and they are hanging on the wall of my living room to stir my memories of those happy trips. Some years ago, Ronnie and Tammy found a Korean War ambulance for sale and bought it and started restoring it. The fever caught hold of him and it got passed on to me. We found people in Alabama with similar interest and we joined the Dixie Division Military Vehicle Restoration Club. Since that time, we have found an army mule, a vehicle that was used in the Vietnam War and we have restored it. We along with the club have gone from one end of the state to the other showing and explaining the part these vehicles played defending the USA. Since that time, we have picked up two older military Jeeps, with hopes of getting one good one out of the two. I’ve enjoyed it all and had fun doing it. I think too many people put too much money value on their hobbies and that takes the fun out of it. If we run into each other tell me about your hobbies, I’ll enjoy your hobby with you.

Ronald Brantley is a regular columnist for The Tribune. His column appears here each Wednesday. He can be reached by email at Rbrantley1@elmore.rr.com

Pride, pomp and pageantry Author’s Note: This “Bird’s Eye View” originally ran in September 2008 in The Tallassee Tribune and again in September 2009 in The Montgomery Advertiser. Little did I know then my daughter would wind up on the homecoming court featured in this week’s newspaper. Happy Homecoming.

his is homecoming week in Tallassee, Alabama. The current senior class will be honored alongside the class from 20 years ago. At the big homecoming bonfire on Thursday night, the townsfolk gather to hear both classes sing the school Alma Mater a capella. It’s the most beautiful singing you’ll ever hear, presented with a level of devotion that seems to exist only in our imaginations, a blissful memory of someone else’s lifetime ago. Each class at the high school is responsible for a parade float. This isn’t just a convertible belonging to someone’s dad; this is the real deal. Tissue paper, colors, imaginative

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist designs, lots of hard work over many hours. Somehow, the junior and senior classes always seem to win or tie. The parade is a citywide event on Friday afternoon. Schools and businesses close at lunchtime to allow everyone to crowd the streets of Tallassee, rubbernecking to see batons being twirled and fire trucks displaying their lights and sirens. Children sit on the shoulders of their moms and dads, gleefully catching candy thrown from parade floats passing by. The homecoming court, complete with a queen and court, is voted on by the student body, presented at the pep rally, and recognized with a crowning ceremony at the football game.

In Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon, all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. This is also true of Tallassee. Our jaded world desperately needs other towns with more days like these, but they are rapidly becoming anachronisms. What I am describing may sound like a fantasy world, but in Tallassee, it’s real. As the parade passes by our home built by Mount Vernon Mills in 1910, my children will get to see a life I thought they would only read about in history books: American flags hanging from front porches; families excitedly following a parade route through town; the band and cheerleaders pumping up the team’s supporters. Tallassee has given me something I’ve never had, even though I’m not a native Tallasseean: a real “homecoming.” Michael Bird is choral director and assistant band director for Tallassee City Schools. His column appears here weekly.

Letter to the Editor

Pandering to people of color Dear Editor, Black ministers and black churches have long been the focal point of white politicians from all political parties pandering to people of color and this election season is no different. Courting ministers and appearing at black churches are fertile ground for white politicians trying to convince minority voters they actually care about their issues and concerns. In the 2016 general election, both major party presidential candidates pandered for the black vote. Black

pastors opened the church doors for Hillary Clinton to engage in the standard rituals to court the black vote. This usually meant paying the “lip service” to make black voters at least feel important whether or not you actually planned to do anything to improve their lives. Donald Trump visited a black church in Detroit addressing a service at Great Faith Ministries Church. There he was seen hugging and greeting churchgoers and he actually stated, “We’re all brothers and sisters and we’re created by the same God. We must love each other

and support each other and we’re all in this together.” How’s that been working out for our nation under his leadership? Instead of the typical meaningless pandering that occurs, a recent Facebook post I read may have provided a more realistic message. It read: “Dear white politicians, do not go to black churches and tell us how much you hate racism. Go to white churches and tell them.” Think about that. Michael E. Waters Elmore

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SENIOR SPIRIT REPS Left: 2018 senior class spirit rep Logan Pierce is escorted by Madelyn Martin. Right: 2018 senior class spirit rep Jaleel Dumas is escorted by Jasmine Moore.

JUNIOR SPIRIT REPS Left: 2018 junior class spirit rep Jase Taylor is escorted by Macie Griffith. Right: 2018 junior class spirit rep Madison Grice is escorted by Jacob Ingram.

SOPHOMORE SPIRIT REPS Left: 2018 sophomore spirit rep Reagan Gough is escorted by Samuel Mitchell. Right: 2018 sophomore class spirit rep Sarah Redden is escorted by Travis Thorne.

FRESHMEN SPIRIT REPS Left: 2018 freshman spirit rep Woodrow Dean is escorted by Sarah Thompson. Right: 2018 freshman spirit rep Alex Coker is escorted by Noah Gantt.

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After a long time

re you impatient? Every now and then I meet an impatient person. This person has not yet learned to wait patiently for... (now you finish the sentence with a situation where it’s hard for you to wait). Maybe I am just telling on myself again, but there are some circumstances where I see or hear myself expressing impatience. Even if I don’t act it out or talk about it, I feel it inside when it’s frustrating to wait. Maybe our impatience explains why instant stuff is so popular, despite the fact that the quick variety of something is seldom as good as the oldfashioned recipe or method. Are instant mashed potatoes really just as good? Then there’s the whole concept of “fast food.” More important, is there such a thing as good instant coffee? Sometimes we’ll accept inferior quality as the price of convenience. We’re used to quick results. So we want medicine to work immediately, and investments

to pay off right away. After all, we can have popcorn in less than two minutes, right? In some markets (not here yet), Amazon Prime Now members get their stuff, not in two days or the next day, but within two hours. Experts tell us our speedy, shiny new phones are hopelessly slow after a year or two. Are we becoming addicted to quick? This preference for shortcuts is particularly dangerous in spiritual matters. Some folks want to fix a life-long problem in one or two counseling sessions. We want sermons to work like Miracle-Gro for the soul, producing a record crop of conversions, fruit of the Spirit and spiritual growth overnight. I know of no verses in the New Testament that suggest Christian maturity is immediate or instantaneous. All the texts I can think of are about process—growing, maturing and becoming. Have you ever noticed the time frame for results in the parable of the talents from

MIKE MCELROY East Tallassee Church of Christ Matthew 25? True enough, the servant who got five talents went “at once” and traded and made five more (verse 16). But look at verse 19: “Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them” (verse 19). See? He didn’t make the 100% increase at once. The master didn’t come back for the accounting for a long time. But when he did, the five-talent and two-talent servants had a good return on their master’s investment. What does this mean for you and me? God is so good to be patient with us, and we should be patient with ourselves and others about spiritual growth. That is not an excuse to persist in immaturity. We should be diligent in our personal

pursuit of godliness. We can and should pray for loved ones who need to come to Christ or mature in Christ. But realizing there is a process at work allows us to align ourselves with God’s design for bringing us and others to maturity. When we’re frustrated with our own weaknesses and failures as well as those of others around us, we have an opportunity to learn how to “Wait on the Lord.” Also, as we think about the words of our title, “After a Long Time,” we probably need to be reminded of Paul’s words, “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). Does it make you feel unspiritual to admit you get tired of doing good? After doing the right thing for a long time without seeing “results,” does doing the right thing get old? Paul admonished the young converts of Galatia not to give up or give in about doing good, because a harvest was coming. The persistent

worker will eventually reap “in due season.” Like a crop that cannot be rushed to ripen, results from doing good may appear only after the growing season is complete. We aren’t in control of that. We plant and water. God is the one who makes it grow and gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). We should be faithful, and trust God’s timing. Can we speed the process on our own? No. Without him, we can do nothing (John 15:6). Is God’s timing wrong? No. Way may wonder out loud with David, “How long, O Lord?” (Psalm 13). But God is outside of time, and when he steps in, he is always right on time. So don’t get tired of doing good. Don’t think God has forgotten you or failed to keep his promise to reward you. It may be “a long time,” but he will be back and will reward his faithful servants. Mike McElroy is a regular faith columnist for The Tribune.

Church Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

Epiphany will hold a huge rummage sale Sat. Oct. 6 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sausage and biscuits will be available for purchase for early shoppers. On Oct. 7 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: http://epiphanytallassee.org/

First United Methodist Church New worship times are 9 a.m. for contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional, with Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. Programs for children and youth on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. All are welcome. We also have a few openings left in our Lighthouse After School program, for children in kindergarten - 7th grade. After school care includes devotions, fun activities, mission projects, and help with homework. For more information, contact our church office at 2832195.

Sat., Oct. 6 - there will be a rummage sale at St. Vincent de Paul Church at 620 Gilmer Ave. in Tallassee from 7 a.m.-noon. There will be lots of clothing, furniture, appliances and more. All proceeds go to benefit the charities supported by the Knights of Columbus council at St. Vincent’s. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church is holding mass at Lake Martin every Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Church in the Pines in Kowaliga. For more information, call the church at 334283- 2169. “Our Life’s Journey” is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Father 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 smartphone using the TuneIn app. Oct. 7 - Vatican II Council Pt. 1 (Carucci/Driscoll/Dean) Oct. 14 - Vatican II Council Pt. 2 (Carucci/Driscoll/Dean) Oct. 21 - The Liturgy (Troncale) Oct. 28 - Coaches (Troncale)

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in worship at 574 Liberty Road, Tallassee for an ongoing series by interim pastor Lamar Duke on How to be Effective and Productive from 2 Peter 1:5-11. Sunday School begins at 9:45, Morning Worship at 10:45, Study on the book of James at 5:00 pm, followed by evening worship at 6:00.The gym will be open on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm for free food, fun, and fellowship. For more information call 334 2836338.

Living Water Worship Center

Revival nights will be held on the last Sunday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at 45 Main St. in downtown Eclectic.

East Tallassee United Methodist Church

The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. - 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 United Methodist Church and is located across from city hall. We will offer variously

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.

and 6:15 p.m. evening worship. For more info call the church office 283-2221, Monday-Thursday, 8-4 p.m., or visit our website carrvillebaptist.com.

Calvary Baptist Church of Tallassee

Word of Life Baptist Church

Word of Life is a church plant of Carrville Baptist Church and is located in the old church building at 501 Sims Ave. Regular Sunday services times are: Sunday School at 9 a.m. and morning worship at 10 a.m. The Pastor is Ronald L. Williams. If you would like more information you can contact Brother Ronald Williams at 334283-1010.

If you are looking for a church to worship and praise the Lord come join us at 293 N. Wesson Street in Tallassee. Our services are at 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning worship service, 6 p.m. evening service. Also join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday for our Prayer and Fellowship Service. If you have any questions call 334-283-2366.

Tallassee Church of Christ

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. Visitors welcome at all services. Call us at 334-283-5437 or drop by 209 Gilmer Ave.

Carrville Baptist Church

Sunday services are: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m. discipleship

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First Baptist Church Reeltown We have worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Between those services, we have Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with a class ready to welcome you. Sunday night service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6:30 p.m. with Bible study classes for all ages.

Tallassee Churches BAPTIST Bethlehem East 7561 Upper River Road Calvary Baptist Church 293 N Wesson Street Word of Life 501 Sims Avenue Carrville Baptist Church 2436 Notasulga Road East Tallassee Baptist Church 314 Central Boulevard Elam Baptist Church 4686 Notasulga Road First Baptist Church 1279 Friendship Road Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church 1024 Flat Rock Road Friendship 4345 Friendship Road Liberty Baptist Church 574 Liberty Road Mount Zion Baptist Church

64 Log Circle Providence Primitive Baptist Church 4850 Chana Creek Road Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road River Road 239 Lower Tuskegee Road Riverside Heights Hispanic Mission 495 Little Road Rock Springs 375 Rigsby Road Rock Springs Baptist Church 2810 Rock Springs Drive Tallassee First 1279 Friendship Road Tallaweka Baptist Church 1419 Gilmer Avenue Westside Baptist Church 1825 Gilmer Avenue CATHOLIC St Vincent De Paul Parish

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Reeltown homecoming week begins Thursday By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Rebels are celebrating homecoming this week and the fun begins Thursday evening with the beta club bonfire at 7:30 p.m. at Reeltown High School. Friday morning the celebration begins early with registration for returning students from 8- 11 a.m. tours of the

school’s newest additions will be offered to returning students, family, and friends. There will be a pep rally inside the Nix-Webster-O’Neal Stadium beginning at 8 a.m. At 5 p.m. there will be an alumni tea held for all students both past and present inside the school’s cafeteria. At 6:15 p.m. the pre-game show Submitted / The Tribune will begin and the 2018 homecoming queen will be announced. The 2018 The Reeltown High School 2018 Homecoming Court is Marlee Knox, Anna Cochran, Mikiya homecoming game is set for 7 p.m. Jones, Savannah Hornsby and Morgan McGuire.

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Tigers to host Valley in region play By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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Welcome to October, the best month in sports

allassee plays host to Valley on Friday night as the two schools look to make a push for a playoff spot in Class 5A Region 2. It will be homecoming night for the Tigers as they return to the field after a bye week. Tallassee coach Mike Battles said the team did not use the week to get a jump start on Valley but took the time to improve its own game. “We went out to practice and worked on ourselves,” Battles said. “We worked on correcting the mistakes we’ve made, the things we need to improve on. We’ll start putting in the game plan for Valley this week.” Battles said he wanted the Tigers to focus on remembering the things they learned in spring camp. At the midpoint of the season, Battles said it can be a time when players begin to forget the basics. “Everybody can run offense and defense but we ran and did the little stuff,” Battles said. “(We were) running specific drills to make sure we don’t

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Tallassee’s Andy Baker (64) and the Tiger defense will look to slow down Valley’s strong rushing attack this week.

forget the little things.” Tallassee currently sits at 3-2 this season with a 1-1 record against region opponents. This week’s game is the first of four consecutive weeks with a region game. Valley is just behind the Tigers in the region standings

after losing two of its first three games in region play. Both teams fell short against Greenville but Valley also lost to Carroll. The Rams lost to both teams by one possession. Battles said he knows Valley has matched the physical play the rest of the region brings.

“They’re big and athletic,” Battles said. “That seems to be the same theme every single week.” Offensively, the Rams will use a strong rushing game to attack Tallassee’s defense. In last week’s win over Marbury, See TALLASSEE • Page B3

Midseason awards: Patrick, Rawls lead the way after the first half of season in the state this season. He even plays on the defensive side of the ball and has elite speed as a return man. Elmore County’s success has begun and ended with Patrick. If he keeps finding the end zone in the second half of the season, the Panthers will be headed back to playoffs for the first time since 2011. Honorable Mention: Kolby Potts (Edgewood), Kalvin Levett (Tallassee), Colton Adams (Wetumpka)

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Six weeks have passed in the high school football regular season and as the postseason closes in, we take a look at some of the best performances of the first half of the season. There has been plenty of good football to see across Elmore County this season but these are the players and moments which stood out since the beginning of August.

Breakout Player of the Year

Most Valuable Player The debate of what makes a player truly valuable has been around for decades. Does the player have to be on a good team? Is it about seeing how the team is impacted when the player is off the field? With the number of players having a great start to the season, this award could still go to several players by the end of the year. However, after five weeks, it belongs to DJ Patrick of Elmore County. Patrick has rushed for 735 yards in just five games this season, scoring 11 touchdowns on the ground. In the team’s four victories, Patrick has averaged 168.8

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Tallassee’s Quinton Jeter (12) kicked the game-winning field goal to give the Tigers a win in Ozark, snapping Carroll’s 25-game regular season winning streak.

yards per game. His 305-yard, fivetouchdown performance against Leeds has been one of the best by a running back

There have been several players who have busted on to the scene this season. Sophomore quarterback Braxton Buck (Holtville) and Alex Johnson (Edgewood) have been a big part of stopping the losing ways of their programs. However, this award will have to go to Tyquan Rawls of Wetumpka. Even though he played in all 15 games for Wetumpka last season, Rawls is new to playing quarterback. And many people believed the No. 1 team in Class 6A would take a step back after J.D. Martin went down with an injury. See AWARDS • Page B3

Dean tops teammates at Warhawk XC Challenge STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee’s young squad found itself running against some of the best in the state last weekend in Montgomery. The Tigers finished 19th out of 21 total teams at the Warhawk XC Challenge but it did not come without some positives. Woodrow Dean finished the AUM course in 18:14.76. He placed 19th out of 270 runners at the varsity boys level. Dean was

the second fastest freshman in the race. Dean finished more than three minutes ahead of his teammates as the Tigers finished with an average run time of 22:54.09. Freshman Caleb Mason was the only other Tiger to finish in the top 100, running the course in 21:15.32 to finish 76th.

Lady Tigers split area matches The Tallassee volleyball team had a big week last week, playing in two area matches in a three-day span. The Tigers came out

on top in the first match against Beauregard before falling in straight sets at home to Brewbaker Tech. The Tigers are now 5-4 overall and 3-2 in area play. Tallassee currently sits in third place in Class 5A Area 4. The Tigers have another busy week ahead of them with two tri-matches and a weekend tournament at Elmore County. They will not get back to area play until the final week of the regular season before beginning the postseason Oct. 22.

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ctober is a popular month for many reasons: the beginning of cooler weather, the candy, the decorations. However, for sports fans, this month stands above the rest, not only because of the quantity of events but also the quality of the athletes. The first thing that will always be on the top of the list is postseason baseball. This year, October kicked off with two Game 163s to break the ties on top of the National League West and National League Central divisions. That was quickly followed up with the NL Wild Card game Tuesday night and the American League Wild Card game tonight. (Note: Nothing tests my pacemaker more than the Yankees in an elimination game.) Both leagues look to be wide open. The AL has three teams that won 100-plus games in the regular season. The NL seems to be without an elite team but one of them has to make the World Series and it is anybody’s guess on who gets there. The excitement of postseason baseball may not be your cup of tea but that is just the start of what October has to offer. We are less than two weeks away from the start of the NBA regular season. LeBron James is a Laker, the Celtics are good again and the Warriors are still the Warriors. To see them all fall at the hands of the Sixers this season will be something basketball fans do not want to miss. The NHL season also gets started this month. There is nothing like playoff hockey but to be able to enjoy it next summer, start watching the sport this fall. If you do not have a team, pick one. Sure, the fighting is fun for a casual fan but the skill and athleticism of hockey players is not something you see in another sport. But you may not be into the court or the ice either so let’s talk about football. And no, I do not mean our kind of football (yet). There may not be too many people here who are fans of soccer, but to those who are, it is another thing to add to the sports calendar this month. From vital league matches to Champions League matchdays to international friendlies, there is at least one match every day worth watching. But if none of that gets you excited, I think I know what will. College football continues with some of the best rivalries of the season. The Red River Rivalry, the Third Saturday in October and the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail See TURRENTINE • Page B2

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Reeltown ready to bounce back after 1st loss By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After suffering a loss for the first time this year, Reeltown football coach Matt Johnson said he was extremely disappointed in how things unfolded against Maplesville last week. It wasn’t about the Rebels’ effort, but it was more about how they were outplayed physically. But after taking some time over the weekend to reflect, Johnson came up with the perfect analogy for the Rebels moving forward. “The message (Monday) was when you get in the driver’s seat, you gotta look in the rearview mirror just to make sure everything is how it should be,” Johnson said. “After that, if you’re going to drive forward, you can’t stare in the mirror anymore. So once we put this thing in drive again, we’ve gotta just keep moving forward.” Moving forward will be a tall task for the Rebels, who don’t get a break this week as they play host to Thorsby, which moved up to No. 4 in the most recent Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. And barring any bigtime upsets in the latter half of the season, Friday’s game will decide Class 2A Region 4. Reeltown enters with a 5-1 record while Thorsby sits at a perfect 6-0, but both are 3-0 in the region and both have already beaten LaFayette, which currently sits at No. 3 in the region. Because Johnson preaches physicality and because he also knows what Thorsby is capable of, the focus throughout the week is bringing back that nose-to-the-ground, grinding Rebel football. “That’s what we gotta get back to,” Johnson said. “If we didn’t learn anything else from last Friday night, we

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Reeltown’s Keke Hughley attempts to outrun the Maplesville defense last Friday. Coach Matt Johnson is hoping his Rebels can be physical on both sides of the ball Friday against No. 4 Thorsby.

learned that. If we don’t show up this Friday being extremely physical on both sides of the ball, I’m gonna be extremely disappointed. That is one thing we are going to fix.” Reeltown’s defense is going to have its hands full against a Thorsby team that’s averaging 36 points per game. Thorsby is led by quarterback Michael Fortner. “Their quarterback is similar to what we saw last week,” Johnson said. “He is their best football player on offense. He runs the ball well. He runs the offense well, and he throws

the ball as good as anybody we’ve seen. He’s a very good ballplayer.” In front of Fortner is a solid offensive line and a well-balanced attack that can threaten both on the ground and through the air. “Their entire offensive line is really good,” Johnson said. “If we don’t do what we’re supposed to do, they’ll beat us up front and it’ll be the same story as last week.” Defensively, Johnson pointed to several people who the Rebels’ offense will have to watch out for. Jacob

Lockhart, Brody Barnett, Tim Birchfield and Brian Belk are all defensive standouts. Although there’s already pressure to perform for Reeltown, which dropped to No. 6 in Class 2A after its loss, the bigger focus is the region implications this game holds. “If we have to talk about with our team what the implications are with this game, the focus is in the wrong place anyway,” Johnson said. “It’s a big game ’cause it’s the next one, and it’s also a situation we haven’t been in this year where we have a very,

very bad taste in our mouth and this is the next opportunity to change that.” Johnson said he feels like he’ll learn more about his team Friday than he has up to this point. “This will be a huge test of where we are,” he said. “Not to put any added pressure, but this is going to be a standpoint on where we are, more so than last week. It’s going to show us how we overcome adversity. This is something new for us. How are we going to respond? Because the challenge is still there.”

Elmore County Player of the Week

Rawls sets career-high vs. Prattville By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Wetumpka had its biggest offensive performance of the season last week in its win over Prattville. Tyquan Rawls led the way as the Indians scored a season-high 49 points as they erased a halftime deficit on the road to stay undefeated. Rawls threw two touchdowns to E.J. Rogers in the first half. He completed five of his eight pass attempts for just 44 yards in the first two quarters. Rawls added 60 yards on 10 carries but Wetumpka still trailed the Lions 17-14 at halftime. He

Turrentine Party all happen this month. Those do not even include some of the best games this month, including Georgia-LSU, Michigan-Michigan State and Washington-Oregon. October is the month teams begin to separate themselves from the rest of the country. The contenders will pull away while some of the pretenders fall to teams no one saw coming. Can Navy knock off Notre Dame? Could Alabama lose to Arka — OK, well let’s not get too crazy.

is the Elmore County Player of the Week. “They knew our plays so we had to make some adjustments and change our hand signals and made it work,” Rawls said. Rawls “We come out strong in the second half of every game but we just have to get going in the first half. They were getting down on themselves so I told them the game isn’t over with.” Rawls and his offense responded in a big way with five consecutive touchdown drives to begin the second half. On the first snap of the

half, Rawls scrambled to his right before floating a 10-yard pass to Malik Davis. Davis made one tackler miss and ran the rest of the way into the end zone for the third passing touchdown of the game for Rawls. “I don’t even know what to say about that,” Rawls said. “We hit a spark plug or something. We just stayed together and played as a team.” After a rushing touchdown from Deangelo Jones, Rawls called his own number on Wetumpka’s third offensive snap of the half. On a read

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But will West Virginia finally fall when it visits Ames next week? Maybe the Boilermakers can pull off something shocking against Ohio State. October is the month to see it happen. So grab a snack and a drink, get comfortable in front of your television with your tablet and laptop to the side. Enjoy the sports because it does not get much better than this. Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Tribune.

option, Rawls pulled the ball away from Terrance Thomas and ran behind his blockers before sprinting down the left sideline for a 62-yard touchdown. “We shoot for 5 yards per carry,” Rawls said. “But I looked at it, saw the play and knew it would be a touchdown.” Rawls finished off the night on Wetumpka’s first drive of the fourth quarter. On a third down, Rawls found Davis in the right corner of the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown pass to give Wetumpka a 49-17 lead. “Our team has historically been a big momentum team

but I haven’t been a part of too many like that,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry said. “Especially with the way we were struggling offensively in the first half.” Rawls finished with 264 yards of offense and five total touchdowns. His four passing touchdowns set a career-high for him. The Indians averaged 12 yards per play on his 10 pass attempts and 12 rush attempts. “He’s a guy that thrives in big moments,” Perry said. “He handles pressure well and wants the ball in his hands. He embraces that. I can’t say enough about how much he’s progressed.”

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Bulldogs sweep Rebels in two sets By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Tribune

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However, Rawls has stepped into the role and Wetumpka’s offense has not missed a beat. The Indians have averaged 36.3 points per game. Rawls has thrown for 680 yards and rushed for 818 yards while accounting for 15 total touchdowns. Honorable Mention: Braxton Buck (Holtville), Alex Johnson (Edgewood), P.J. Lucas (Wetumpka)

Play of the Year On its homecoming night, Stanhope Elmore trailed 21-7 at halftime to Shades Valley. With the offense needing to find a spark, senior Kerenski “2K” McGhee entered the game despite struggling with an injury throughout the week. McGhee quickly found that spark for the Mustangs. On his first snap, McGhee broke a tackle in the backfield and sprinted through the middle of the Mountie defense. That’s when his speed took over. McGhee ran 90 yards on the right hash marks into the end zone to cut Stanhope’s deficit in half. While the play ignited the Mustang offense, Stanhope still fell 35-28. However, McGhee’s play gave the home crowd something to be excited about and will be a talking point for the fans for a long time. Honorable Mention: Rawls TD run vs. Buckhorn (Wetumpka), Shakwan Bickley TD catch vs. Holtville (Elmore County), Trey Jones interception vs. Fairhope (Wetumpka)

Game of the Year There has been no shortage of thrilling action on the football field this season. However, the best game so far this season is still easily ahead of the rest and will likely hold this spot until the season’s final whistle. Holtville erased a 28-point first half deficit on the road to tie things up with Elmore County. One more touchdown for each team had things leveled at 35 apiece as the rivalry game entered overtime. The Panthers managed to score

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Top: Elmore County’s DJ Patrick has rushed for 11 touchdowns through five games this season. Above: Wetumpka QB Tyquan Rawls (6) has accounted for 15 total touchdowns so far this season.

on a third and long with a pass to Shakwan Bickley before the defense held Holtville. Elmore County came away with the win but anyone who was in attendance walked away knowing it was a Friday night well spent. Honorable Mention: Opelika at Wetumpka, Leeds at Elmore County, Prattville at Stanhope

Upset of the Year As the season rolls on, there will be more chances for upsets but there was an easy choice for the first half of the season. During Week 3, Tallassee traveled to Ozark to face the No. 4 team in Class 4A. The Tigers were coming off a double-digit loss at home to Greenville but they would not be denied. Carroll had won 25 consecutive regular season games entering that night and led 21-7 in the second half. However, the Tigers came storming back and tied the game on a 74-yard touchdown run by Kalvin Levett. Quinton Jeter was called upon for the win. The senior kicker

knocked through a 27-yard field goal with less than a minute to go to give Tallassee the win and break Carroll’s winning streak.

Coach of the Year Elmore County’s has seen some good teams take the field this season. All five AHSAA teams are sitting at .500 or better through the first half of the season. The coaches have had a lot to work through and this award is still up for grabs for the end of the season. However, at the midway point, Edgewood’s Darryl Free takes the nod. Despite cycling through three head coaches in the last year, the Wildcats sit at 4-2 and are undefeated in region play. Edgewood has surprised the AISA as it looks to make the playoffs for the first time since 2015. The Wildcats have a storied history but after being winless in the last two seasons, it looked like it may be awhile before finding wins again. However, it appears Free has the program going back in the right direction.

Montgomery Roller Derby seeks skaters By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Are you a woman who is looking for a fun and energizing activity to participate in? If so, the Montgomery Roller Derby could be exactly what you are looking for. Geared toward safety, the MRD was formed in 2015 and this roller derby is a full-contact sport that has been in the area for about 10 years. “There is a place for everyone,” Montgomery Roller Derby’s Kim Holman said. With the current season coming to an end, the derby is seeking teammates and officials for the 2019 season. The season begins in April and ends in September each year. During those months, the team travels throughout the southeastern United States competing against other roller derby teams. There have been several local teams that paved the way for MRD, including the Belles and Bombshells, River Region Rollergirls, Capital City Rollin’ Rebels and more. At the end of the 2014 season, two local teams decided to merge, creating Montgomery Roller Derby and team members decided it was time to take this sport to the next level in the Montgomery area. “We have skaters from the entire

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Montgomery Roller Derby members Russell Billock and Kim Holman speak to the Tallassee Rotary Club during a recent meeting. The MRD meets every Tuesday and every other Thursday at SkateZone in Wetumpka for team practice and encourages anyone interested to join them.

Montgomery river region as well as from Auburn and Greenville,” Holman said. Montgomery Roller Derby is always recruiting. Members meet every Tuesday and every other Thursday at SkateZone in Wetumpka from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday is regular team practice but every other Thursday the group meets to welcome “fresh meat.” During the fresh meat practice, skill building can be as simple as learning how to skate. Because this group is a nonprofit organization, it relies heavily on contributions from the community. “We are a 501c non-profit and any support that comes our way is a nice

write-off for people,” Holman said. In addition to monetary contributions, the derby is also seeking volunteers to serve as officials. More than 20 non-skating officials are needed for each game. People unable to give to this nonprofit or serve as an official can still show support through social media, Holman said. “One of the easiest things you can do to help out our team is give us a like on Facebook and come to our games,” she said. For more information about the MRD, email promotions.mrd@ gmail.com or on Facebook at m.me/ MontgomeryRollerDerby.

Two area volleyball teams on the rise tangled Monday afternoon with the Class 4A Holtville Bulldogs knocking off the home-standing Class 2A Reeltown Rebels 2-0 (25-17 and 25-10). “I was excited about how they performed,” Bulldogs coach Allison Franklin said. “We’d put together a new rotation. Today was a lot of working out the kinks, getting out libero changes down; just getting ready for the second half of the season.” With October starting, the number of matches leading up to the area tournament is dwindling for both squads. Reeltown, a program in its second year, showed bits and pieces of promise during Monday’s loss. Despite the flashes, the inconsistency was too much and coach Kelli Hilyer started a brief practice session shortly after the match ended. “We volleyed the ball well and we were moving back and forth pretty well,” Hilyer said. “We got some good serves in, but we’ve got to get more consistent when we are serving.” Kaylyn Dismukes led the Bulldogs with nine kills. Karsyn Findley and Alexus Hindman were also factors in the first-game victory. Reeltown was led by Tania Haynes and Eryn Wells, who combined for a mixture of blocks at the nets and bumps to keep volleys alive. “I tell them that I want us to get better each set,” Hilyer said. “If you don’t win the set, you learn from it. That’s our goal. So when we get to the area tournament we are ready.” In the first game of the best-of-three series, Holtville pushed ahead 8-3 then after a series of quick points 11-3. Reeltown, though, began to string a series of points together and closed the gap to six at 22-16. But, a kill and back-to-back aces ended the first game. Nyla Hayden scored seven straight points on seven serves in the Set 1 loss. “We’ve talked about finishing. We had a big lead in game one and gave up the lead. But we figured out how to get the serve back,” Franklin said. “You can’t tell this is a second-year program. Kelli has done a great job.” Set 2 was nip and tuck early with the Rebels taking the lead early. Holtville, which had a focus of finishing the game, put the words to work and pushed ahead 21-10 en route to the 25-10 victory. For Reeltown, playing a schedule that features larger teams will help prepare them for tournaments down the road. “They know that the plan is to play teams like this so that when you get to those tournaments, you are used to playing those larger schools,” Hilyer said. “They understand that.” Pike Road, Tallassee, Handley, Dadeville and Marbury remain on the schedule for the Bulldogs. Reeltown’s road to the regular season end has it hosting rival Dadeville, hosting Fayetteville in the final area match of the season then traveling to Beulah. Both the Rebels and the Bulldogs will converge on Eclectic in the coming days to take part in the Elmore County High Block Party (tournament).

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Valley running back D.J. Dunn finished with 107 rushing yards and a touchdown. Senior kicker Daniel Etherton was also a factor, making all three of his field goal attempts and finishing the game with 12 points. Quarterback Eli Culpepper has completed 62 percent of his passes this season and thrown for 442 yards and two touchdowns through five games. He has connected with eight different receivers this season. “They’re going to be bigger than us up front,” Battles said. “The quarterback throws a good ball and doesn’t force many incomplete passes. We haven’t done a good job this year of taking away the big plays. We have to do a better job of recognizing the plays and being able to do what we need to do.” On the other side of the ball, Valley has allowed just 18.3 points per game this season. The Rams have forced six total turnovers including two interceptions by Steven Coker. “Defensively, they can all run and when you can run on defense, it creates a problem,” Battles said. “We’re going to have to control the game on offense.” Tallassee’s offense has shown promise but has seen its fair share of struggles throughout the first half of the season. The Tigers average 20.4 points per game and have not reach the 30-point mark in a game this season. Last year, Tallassee averaged 19.4 points more per game in the second half of the season than it did in its first five games. Quarterback Kalvin Levett has been at the heart of the transition for the Tiger offense. Battles said he knows mistakes will be made but he has been pleased with Levett’s play through five games. “Kalvin is further along than we thought he would be,” Battles said. “I knew he would get there but he’s just doing what he’s supposed to. He’s doing everything that we can ask from him.”

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Section 1. The real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto, known as the Guest House Property, located at 800 Knox Street within the City Limits/Police Jurisdiction of the City of Tallassee, Alabama and owned by the City of Tallassee, Alabama is hereby declared surplus property and is not needed for the purposes of the City of Tallassee at the present time. Section 2. The Guest House Property shall be listed for sale and sold for fair market value as determined by the Mayor and the City Council of Tallassee, Alabama. Section 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of the Tallassee are hereby authorized, empowered, and instructed to execute a deed conveying said property from City of Tallassee to a buyer in the event a suitable buyer is located. Section 4. If any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid or unconstitutional by judgment or decree of the court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment or decree shall not affect any other section or provision of this Ordinance. Section 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law. ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 25th day of September, 2018. JOHNNY HAMMOCK, Mayor, City of Tallassee, Alabama ATTEST: BARBARA B. GARNETT, City Clerk CERTIFICATE AS TO PASSAGE I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Tallassee, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was duly adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama, at a regular meeting of the same held on the 25th day of September, 2018. BARBARA B. GARNETT, City Clerk, City of Tallassee, Alabama CERTIFICATE AS TO PUBLICATION I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Tallassee, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance has been published in the Tallassee Tribune, Tallassee, Alabama as required by law. BARBARA B. GARNETT, City Clerk, City of Tallassee, Alabama Tallassee Tribune: Oct. 3, 2018 ORD. 2018-554 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-593 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TALLASSEE, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF MARK (PREER) STREET, KING STREET AND A PUBLIC AL-

LEY WHEREAS, the Tallassee City Board of Education, Petitioner, have presented to the Mayor and City Council of Tallassee, Alabama, a Municipal Corporation, their Petition To Vacate a portion of Mark (Preer) Street, King Street, and a Public Alley, duly executed by its individual, duly elected and serving members, and acknowledged, setting forth that the Tallassee City Board of Education along with Joseph T. Scarborough, III and Elizabeth S. Thornhill are the owners of lands abutting upon the therein described of the subject portions of Mark (Preer) Street, King Street, and a Public Alley, all dedicated rights-of-way (optional: along with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Consent to Vacating Right-of-Wayâ&#x20AC;? duly executed and acknowledged by the only other private owner(s) of real property abutting the applicable portions of Preer Street and King Street), which said portions of Mark (Preer) Street, King Street, and a Public Alley are more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the concrete monument marking the SW corner of 523, Block 46, of Tallassee Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; West Tallassee Subdivision, Plat #1, as recorded in Plat Book 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said concrete monument located at the intersection of the North Right of Way of Barnett Boulevard (ROW Varies), and the East Right of Way of Mark Street (A.K.A. Preer Street ROW Varies). thence along the North Right of Way of said Barnett Boulevard, North 77 deg 17 min 58 sec West, a distance of 67.60 feet to the SE corner of Lot 532, Block 47, of said Plat, and on the West Right of Way of said Mark Street; thence leaving said North Right of Way of Barnett Boulevard, along said West Right of Way of Mark Street, North 13 deg 43 min 51 sec East a distance of 339.57 feet to the NE corner of said Lot 532; thence along said Right of Way of said Street, North 12 deg 17 min 44 East, 97.67 feet to a point; thence along said Right of Way of said street, along a curve to the right said curve having a radius of 67.50 feet and a chord of North 43 deg 44 min 11 sec East, a distance of 71.04 feet to a 3/4â&#x20AC;? pipe marking the SW corner of Lot 531 of said Plat; thence along said Right of Way of said street, North 72 deg 17 min 04 sec East a distance of 82.71 feet to a point; thence leaving said Right of Way of said street, South 17 deg 42 min 56 sec East, a distance of 44.94 feet to a point on the East Right of Way of said Mark Street. Said Point also located on the North Line of Lot 493 Block 42, of said Plat; thence along said East Right of Way of said street the following three courses: 1) South 72 deg 39 min 06 sec West, 84.90 feet to a point; 2) along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 24.40 feet, and a chord of South 42 deg 38 min 55 sec West, 24.5 feet to a point; 3) South 12 deg 17 min 49 sec West, 98.08 feet to the SW corner of said Lot 493. Said Point also located on the North Right of Way of King Street (ROW Varies); thence leaving said Right of Way of said Mark Street, along said Right of Way of King Street, South 77 deg 07 min 30 sec East a distance of 83.80 feet to a point; thence leaving said North Right of Way of said King Street, South 12 deg 52 min 16 sec West, 69.31 feet to a point on the South Right of Way of said King Street; thence along said South Right of Way of said King Street, North 77 deg 07 min 44 sec West, 68.76 feet to a concrete monument marking the NW corner of Lot 522, Block 46, of said Plat, and located on the East Right of Way of Mark Street (ROW Varies); thence leaving said Right of Way of King Street, along said Right of Way of Mark Street, South 12 deg 14 min 20 sec West, a distance of 143.25 feet to a concrete monument marking the SW corner of said Lot 522, and located on the North Right of Way of a Public Alley (ROW Varies); thence leaving said Right of Way of said Mark Street, along said North Right f f S

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Cord says it was another great year for Crusinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fer Critters By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

Even after some scheduling changes, it was another great year for Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fer Critters at DĂŠjĂ Vu Billiards in Montgomery. This was the 16th year for Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and we want to shout a huge thanks to the members, families and friends of The Predatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riding Club for their dedicated support to our shelter. Through their hard work they raised another $8000 for our shelter and the pets we care for and we are incredibly lucky to have them as such strong supporters. We also want to thank DĂŠjĂ Vu Billiards for hosting Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and DJ G-Rivers for keeping the music going. This year had a tremendous number of sponsors so please also thank these most wonderful businesses and individuals

for stepping up to help make sure Cruisinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; was successful yet again: AES Industries, Inc; Tallassee Rehab; Custom Drywall; Susanne Zimbelman; Industrial Specialty Company, Inc; Joe Hudson Collision Center; Herren Hill Pharmacy & Gifts; T & T Excavation; Worthy Promotional Products; Wetumpka Tire Pros; Fuller Warehouse & Gin; SWAT Exterminating Company; Tallassee Tire & Auto Service LLC; Adams Motorsports; Chris Anthony; Sheri and Georgia Grace Kirkley; K & M Mechanical; American Legion Post 133; American Legion Riders Post 133; Chase Hornsby; Leisure Isle RV Campground & Sales; Harley-Davidson of Montgomery; Powersports of Montgomery; The Thirsty Turtle; David Holland; Steve Gaither & Melissa Burge;

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of Way of Public Alley, South 77 deg 59 min 10 sec East a distance of 276.66 feet to a point; thence leaving said North Right of Way of said Public Alley, South 12 deg 15 min 22 sec West, a distance of 14.10 feet to a point on the South Right of Way of said Public Alley; thence along said South Right of Way of said Alley, the following four (4) courses: 1) North 77 deg 44 min 38 sec West, 35.98 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? pipe marking the NW corner of Lot 526; 2) North 78 deg 20 min 21 sec West, 69.15 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar marking the NW corner of Lot 525; 3) North 77 deg 50 min 06 sec West, 72.16 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? pipe marking the NW corner of Lot 524; 4) North 77 deg 44 min 36 sec West, 99.67 feet to a concrete monument marking the NW corner of Lot 523, on the East Right of Way of said Mark Street; thence leaving said Right of Way of said Public Alley, along said East Right of Way of Mark Street, South 12 deg 20 min 38 sec West a distance of 113.01 feet to the Point of Beginning. WHEREAS, the Petitioner desires to vacate said portions of Mark (Preer) Street, King Street, and a Public Alley all dedicated rights-of-way (optional: in conjunction with the other private property owners who KDYH ÂżOHG WKHLU &RQVHQW thereto), by their Petition, vacate same. WHEREAS, the Petitioner, pursuant to Â§ 23-420, Code of Alabama (1975), desire to vacate the parcel of real property described herein above in this Resolution, and pursuant to applicable law, destroy the force and effect of the dedication of this parcel, and to divest all public rights, including any and all rights which may have been acquired by prescription in and to the parcel described S

hereinabove. WHEREAS, the property described in this Resolution is located within the corporate limits of the City of Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama. WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the public that the parcel herein above described be closed and vacated. WHEREAS, the vacation of the parcel described herein above shall not deprive other property owners of such rights as so as that they may have to convenient and reasonable means of ingress and egress to and from their property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TALLASSEE, that the City of Tallassee does assent to the vacation of the parcel described as Beginning at the concrete monument marking the SW corner of 523, Block 46, of Tallassee Millsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; West Tallassee Subdivision, Plat #1, as recorded in Plat Book 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said concrete monument located at the intersection of the North Right of Way of Barnett Boulevard (ROW Varies), and the East Right of Way of Mark Street (A.K.A. Preer Street ROW Varies). thence along the North Right of Way of said Barnett Boulevard, North 77 deg 17 min 58 sec West, a distance of 67.60 feet to the SE corner of Lot 532, Block 47, of said Plat, and on the West Right of Way of said Mark Street; thence leaving said North Right of Way of Barnett Boulevard, along said West Right of Way of Mark Street, North 13 deg 43 min 51 sec East a distance of 339.57 feet to the NE corner of said Lot 532; thence along said Right of Way of said Street, North 12 deg 17 min 44 East, 97.67 feet to a point; f

thence along said Right of Way of said street, along a curve to the right said curve having a radius of 67.50 feet and a chord of North 43 deg 44 min 11 sec East, a distance of 71.04 feet to a 3/4â&#x20AC;? pipe marking the SW corner of Lot 531 of said Plat; thence along said Right of Way of said street, North 72 deg 17 min 04 sec East a distance of 82.71 feet to a point; thence leaving said Right of Way of said street, South 17 deg 42 min 56 sec East, a distance of 44.94 feet to a point on the East Right of Way of said Mark Street. Said Point also located on the North Line of Lot 493 Block 42, of said Plat; thence along said East Right of Way of said street the following three courses: 1) South 72 deg 39 min 06 sec West, 84.90 feet to a point; 2) along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 24.40 feet, and a chord of South 42 deg 38 min 55 sec West, 24.5 feet to a point; 3) South 12 deg 17 min 49 sec West, 98.08 feet to the SW corner of said Lot 493. Said Point also located on the North Right of Way of King Street (ROW Varies); thence leaving said Right of Way of said Mark Street, along said Right of Way of King Street, South 77 deg 07 min 30 sec East a distance of 83.80 feet to a point; thence leaving said North Right of Way of said King Street, South 12 deg 52 min 16 sec West, 69.31 feet to a point on the South Right of Way of said King Street; thence along said South Right of Way of said King Street, North 77 deg 07 min 44 sec West, 68.76 feet to a concrete monument marking the NW corner of Lot 522, Block 46, of said Plat, and located on the East Right of Way of Mark Street (ROW Varies); thence leaving said f f S

Right of Way of King Street, along said Right of Way of Mark Street, South 12 deg 14 min 20 sec West, a distance of 143.25 feet to a concrete monument marking the SW corner of said Lot 522, and located on the North Right of Way of a Public Alley (ROW Varies); thence leaving said Right of Way of said Mark Street, along said North Right of Way of Public Alley, South 77 deg 59 min 10 sec East a distance of 276.66 feet to a point; thence leaving said North Right of Way of said Public Alley, South 12 deg 15 min 22 sec West, a distance of 14.10 feet to a point on the South Right of Way of said Public Alley; thence along said South Right of Way of said Alley, the following four (4) courses: 1) North 77 deg 44 min 38 sec West, 35.98 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? pipe marking the NW corner of Lot 526; 2) North 78 deg 20 min 21 sec West, 69.15 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar marking the NW corner of Lot 525; 3) North 77 deg 50 min 06 sec West, 72.16 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? pipe marking the NW corner of Lot 524; 4) North 77 deg 44 min 36 sec West, 99.67 feet to a concrete monument marking the NW corner of Lot 523, on the East Right of Way of said Mark Street; thence leaving said Right of Way of said Public Alley, along said East Right of Way of Mark Street, South 12 deg 20 min 38 sec West a distance of 113.01 feet to the Point of Beginning. is hereby vacated and annulled and all public rights and easements therein divested of the lands. The foregoing Resolution was read, adopted and approved on the 25th day of September 2018, by the Mayor and City Council.

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TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY NELL ATHERTON, DECEASED

Approved: JOHN E. HAMMOCK, Mayor of City of TalC

ATTEST: BARBARA GARNETT, CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY I, Barbara Garnett, City Clerk of City of Tallassee, Alabama, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Tallassee, Alabama on the 25th day of September, 2018. Witness my hand and seal of RIÂżFH WKLV WK GD\ RI 6HStember, 2018. Barbara Garnett, City Clerk. City of Tallassee, AL Tallassee Tribune: Oct. 3, 2018 RES. 2018-593 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARY NELL ATHERTON, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2018-152 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of the Decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 20th day of September 2018, by John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. HERBERT JACK GOLDEN, JR., PERSONAL REPRESENTAO S O

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CLASS OF 1999 Ashley Sheffield

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