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‘WORK TOGETHER’

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Tallassee City Council and Mayor John Hammock agree differences need to be set aside while working on city business.

To clear the air, the Tallassee City Council finance committee consisting of Sarah Hill, Bill Godwin and Bill Hall invited Hammock, city clerk Whitney Pitchford, accounts payable clerk Kayla Robinson and mayor assistant Wen-

dy Clayton to a meeting Monday. The meeting had one clear cause — making sure everyone was on the same page on setting differences aside while working to move the city forward.

“The most important thing we have got to do is we have got to start working together,” Godwin said. “All of the things that have gone on have been pretty difficult for everyone around this table — some more than others, but we have got to put all that to the side

and let the process take care of it. We need to focus on working together. We don’t have to like each other, we don’t have to go to dinner together but we got to work together.”

Godwin said he had met with Hammock and the plan to keep Tallassee moving forward “starts at the top, with the mayor.”

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Council setting path to keep Tallassee moving forward

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Tallassee Mayor John Hammock along with members of the Tallassee City Council finance committee meet with city employees who manage the city’s books Monday.

Elmore County Schools plead case for extra funding

Blanchard visits Tallassee Elementary School

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer Lindy Blanchard is no stranger to Elmore County.

Blanchard’s parents are from the area and she has been active in helping Adullam House over the years. Her family maintains a home on Lake Martin and lives on Pike Road.

President Donald Trump appointed her to serve as ambassador to Slovenia but she is now seeking her first ever elected political office — Governor of Alabama.

Playing true to her roots of philanthropy, Blanchard stopped by Tallassee Elementary School Monday to make a donation in memory of former Tallassee Elementary School librarian Dianne Norrell. Norell See BLANCHARD, Page A3

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Alabama Republican gubernatorial candidate Lindy Blanchard stopped by Tallassee Elementary School to visit with staff and family of former librarian Dianne Norrell. Blanchard made a donation to the school in memory of Norrell.

School and county leaders are hoping to get an ad valorem referendum on the ballot for January 2023.

Elmore County and Tallassee school leaders are asking for a net increase of seven mills in funding for capital projects and educational programing needs based on projected growth. County leaders are hoping for an additional increase of two mills, as well.

It will take one more step before the Elmore County Commission can ask the legislature to put it on a ballot for a special called election in 11 months. The commisSee SCHOOLS, Page A3

Commission planning county-wide spring cleanup

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer Elmore County commissioners Henry Hines and Mack Daughtery are hoping a little competition will lead to trash being picked up.

Both renewed challenges to clean up Elmore County during the annual clean up April 22-24.

“My pet peeve is cleaning up Elmore County,” Hines said at Monday’s Elmore County Commission meeting.

Hines challenged every civic group, sports team and church group to pick up litter.

“It’s over an entire weekend,” Hines said. “A sports or youth group can pick up on Friday or Saturday. A church group can pick up on a Sunday afternoon.”

Daughtery said the date of the county cleanup is the same as the Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) cleanup on Lake Martin. Hines said it is the same weekend as the Lake Jordan HO-

BOs cleanup.

To help, county officials are providing a way to gauge the competition by getting teams to sign up, provide collections materials and pick up the bagged litter. Hines said the needed information would be on the county’s website.

ARPA funds allowing projects

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed last year to financially help states, counties and com-

munities combat the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was just one problem, very little guidance on how the funds could be spent was provided. Now with guidance mostly in place, the county commission passed an allocation plan.

“I’m thankful the federal government finally got us the guidance to expend these funds,” commission chair Troy Stubbs said. “It took a long time to have See COMMISSION, Page A3

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Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis gives a presentation to the Elmore County Commission on how funds from a proposed ad valorem increase would be used.

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Obituaries ALVIN DELANEY MANN “POPPY” Alvin Delaney Mann “Poppy” was born March 17, 1948 in Tallassee, Alabama. He attended Tallassee High School where he graduated in 1966. He made his way to Montgomery, Alabama where he worked as the Building Engineer for Robert E. Lee High School. He was loved by all and a stranger to none. After retirement, he moved to Marion, North CarMANN olina to be with his grandchildren. After a long fight with cancer and kidney disease he departed with his Heavenly Father on January 11, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Barbara; son John; daughter-in-law Jennifer; grandchildren Linen and Smith;

Police Reports TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT Feb. 7

• Harassment was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Chemical endangerment of a child was reported on Central Boulevard.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.

• Identity theft was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on Notasulga Road.

• Animal control was requested on Riverside Avenue.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Indian Trail.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Mooney Hollow Road.

• A motorist was assisted on North Ann Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Stewart Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Stewart Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Friendship Road.

Feb. 6

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.

• Gun shots were reported on Freeman Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• An assault was reported on Gen. Chappy James Street.

• Burglary was reported on Central Boulevard.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Indian Trail.

• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

Feb. 5

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Outer Drive.

• A noise complaint was reported on West Roosevelt Street.

brother Adrian; sister-in-law Charlotte; their children Kelly and Clint; nephew Travis; and niece Tondra.

His services have been postponed due to Covid, but a charity remembrance BBQ is planned for the spring.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Kidney Foundation.

Beam Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the Mann family. For further information and/or to sign the online guestbook, please visit our website, www.beamfuneralservice. com , or by calling (828) 559-8111.

COACH DUANE WEBSTER Coach Duane Webster, age 90, of Opelika, passed away January 31, 2022. He was born June 18, 1931.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 12 pm until the time of the service at 2 pm, at Nix-Webster-O’Neal Stadium, 4090 Al -120, Notasulga, Al-

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on East Patton Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Friendship Road.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Freeman Road.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

Feb. 4

• A white male, a Black male and Black female were arrested on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on Sims Avenue.

• A stolen vehicle was reported on Hillcrest Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on East Roosevelt Street.

• Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Notasulga Road.

• A white male was arrested following a traffic accident on Paxton Drive.

• Reckless driving was reported on Washington Street.

• Assistance was given to medics on Benson Avenue.

• Two white males were arrested on Macedonia Road.

• An animal complaint was reported on North Ann Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Preer Street.

• A traffic accident with no injuries was reported on E.B. Payne Senior Drive.

Feb. 3

• Assistance was given during a medical on Barnett Boulevard.

• Two white males were arrested on Macedonia Road.

• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Friendship

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abama. Rev. Jay Woodall will be officiating. Burial will follow in Reeltown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Vera Goss Webster; daughter, Venita Christian; grandchildren, Kelli Maria (Cal) Patterson of Marietta, GA and Chase (Brittany) Christian of Birmingham, AL; great-grandchildren, Maria Scott Patterson, Bradley Ann Patterson and Sloan Alan Christian; nephew, Donald Craig Goss; sister, Carolyn Campbell and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie W. Webster and Josie Lee Foster Webster and his son, Vint Derrick Webster. Online condolences may be posted at www.linvillememorial.com.

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Feb. 2

• A noise complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on First Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Outer Drive.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.

•A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Mott Lane.

• Assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Reckless driving was reported on North Dubois Street.

• Assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Third Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Third Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Highway 229.

• A Black male was arrested on First Avenue.

Feb. 1

• An animal bite was reported on Recreation Center Road.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A juvenile white female was arrested on Ice Plant Road.

• Gun shots were reported on Third Avenue.

• A disorderly subject was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Harassment was reported on Macedonia Road.

• Theft was reported on Salem Place • Assistance was given to the Tallassee and Friend-

ship fire departments on a brush fire on Butt Mill Road.

• Breaking and entering a motor vehicle was reported on Lilly Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Friendship Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Indian Trail.

• Assistance was provided to a motorist on Notasulga Road.

• Property damage was reported on West Gantts Mill Road.

• A Black female was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

Jan. 31

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Fourth Street.

• Reckless driving was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A vehicle was reported on Oak Heights Road.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Trespassing was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Menacing was reported on Jordan Avenue.

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT Feb. 1

• A domestic incident was reported on Green Street.

• Theft was reported on U.S. HIghway 231.

Jan. 31

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

Jan. 30

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

Jan. 29

• Burglary was reported on Ann Parkway.

Jan. 28

• Burglary was reported on Main Street.

Jan. 27

• Domestic violence was reported on Hollowood Lane.

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make this financial system work,” Godwin said. “There is nothing more important in the duties of the mayor than to make the financial system work. He can only do that with everybody cooperating, that includes us on the finance committee too. We have got to get to the point where we may not like each other but we have got to work together.”

Godwin said continuing to not work together will have dire consequences for the city, its employees and more importantly – residents of Tallassee.

“If we don’t work together, we are going to sink,” Godwin said.

“We have got to get this turned around. All this other stuff that has gone on, some of it’s been taken care of and the rest is in the process of being taken care of. We

have got to step up and be professional and sit all this other stuff aside and work together to get this done.”

Hammock took responsibility for some of the issues going on saying his personal life has spilled into city business.

“We need to put the past behind us,” Hammock said. “A lot of that comes from me. With some of my behaviors in the past, I guess it’s no secret now that I’ve got a lot of stuff going on in the last year and a half of my life. I know some of my personal life has blown back on people in this room. I apologize for it. I know it has embarrassed the city.”

Hammock said he is ready to move forward but understands some things will never be able to be overlooked.

“I promise you that I’m focused on putting my life and this city back together,” Hammock said.

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retired in 2015 and survived ovarian cancer in 2017. Norrell contracted COVID-19 in 2020 and died in September 2021 after battling COVID-19 complications.

The $2,500 donation from Blanchard will be used to purchase books for the library and construct benches for students to use and read on.

Blanchard will be on the May 24 Republican ballot for governor with Lew Burdette, Stacy Lee George, Kay Ivey (incumbent), Tim James, Donald Trent Jones, Dean Odle, Dave Thomas and Dean Young.

a final rule to actually have those and implement funds for this.”

Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Byer said Elmore County was receiving $15.7 million in ARPA funds and about $7.1 million would be spent on water and sewer projects across the county. Some of the funding is being shared with the City of Tallassee to allow the refurbishment of the downtown water tank that is currently underway.

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sion passed a resolution at its Monday meeting setting a public hearing on the matter for 5 p.m. Feb. 28 “to consider requesting a local constitutional amendment to increase the investment in education, public safety, public health and broadband.”

Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Beyer said the resolution currently being considered by the commission would leave votes by Elmore County residents only deciding yes or no for a 10-mill ad valorem increase with eight mills going to education and two mills to the county. Beyer said the county’s plans for the increase would be discussed at another meeting. But Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis laid out what Elmore County Schools had done to protect the funds it currently has and the needs of the growing school system at Monday’s commission meeting. Dennis has been at the helm of Elmore County Schools for five years and is proud of the progress made.

“We worked on putting ourselves into a fiscally responsible position so we could account for everything,” Dennis said. “Every area we could have savings, we worked on there.”

Elmore County Schools is the 13th largest system in the state according to Dennis and he said the system has done a lot with its money.

“We are operating at a foundation level in Elmore County,” Dennis said. “We don’t ever get far above that foundation level because we just don’t have the funding to go that far. Before COVID we were 134 out of 137 per pupil spending.”

Despite being near the bottom in spending per student, the system is doing a good job in educating children.

Dennis said Elmore County Schools are ranked 23 out of the 137 in quality of ed-

Getting ahead of the game

It’s no secret that almost every industry has supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. County officials are attempting to stay on plan with a

ucation.

“That takes into account all of the testing from grades three to 11,” Dennis told the commission.

Dennis acknowledged that Elmore County Schools are finishing $50 million in capital projects across the county, but growth indicates more needs. He said in the last five years 662 students have been added to the system due to students moving into the area and future needs show a new high school being needed in the Holtville community and possibly adding onto the just completed Redland Middle School to accommodate families moving to Elmore County.

Dennis also wants to eventually rebuild the oldest parts of Elmore County High School in Eclectic while adding to the programs across the county.

Dennis would like a performing arts center at Wetumpka and the renovation of an old gym at Stanhope Elmore to serve a similar multiple purposes with a stage.

Any increase in ad valorem would also be shared with Tallassee City Schools based on student populations. Tallassee superintendent Brock Nolin was at the commission meeting and said future plans for Tallassee Schools included rebuilding the annex and old gym on the Tallassee High School campus built in 1938.

COVID-19 funds short lived

Dennis said Elmore County Schools are taking full advantage of extra funds for the COVID-19 pandemic. Those funds account for 14 percent of the system’s current revenue and will fully expire by 2024.

Dennis those funds are being used to cover unfunded mandates such as extra nurses and providing STEM labs in all middle schools and most elementary schools across the county.

“With the COVID funding, we brought in additional personnel to help,” Dennis said.

“While we have that funding

same. You can’t put the ‘genie back in the bottle.’ Some things create scars. Sometimes scars heal, sometimes they don’t.”

Hammock said his name will still be on the May 24 ballot for public service commission but his focus is fully on Tallassee.

“I probably have a better chance at winning the lottery than winning that thing,” Hammock said. “I’m not even campaigning or anything.

I’m just going to church, going to work and small groups. My focus is on fixing this city and fixing myself mentally, spiritually and physically.”

Pitchford said issues have been arising as city employees complain about what other employees are getting away with and how certain employees’ behavior is not constructive to an organization functioning as it should.

“I think everybody needs to stay in their own department,” Pitchford said. “I’m supposed to be sec-

three-year rotation program of motor graders and heavy duty trucks and dump trucks.

“This lowers our operational expense,” Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Beyer said. “Our vendors tell us we need to go ahead and order to get them in fiscal year 2023.”

Modern technology

The commission approved a motion to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Montgomery Metro Communications Cooperative District. The agreement would allow all first responders in Elmore County to move to digital communications and provide better service for calls in some areas of the county.

Beyer said it would also be beneficial to other county departments.

“We are still using VHF,” Bey-

we are able to support those additional numbers.”

Dennis said the county system is also using some of the COVID-19 funding to replace HVAC systems, something allowed with air filtration in mind.

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ond in charge up here. If [former city clerk] Barbara was still here, she would not allow half the stuff of the way I have been treated.

Even the other day, Barbara Garnettt would not have allowed that.”

Hammock said the issues with some of the employee complaints have to do with how much time certain employees are being given on time sheets.

Godwin said issues such as this cannot happen and in most cases is not the responsibility of the person making the complaints.

“That is what we have got to start eliminating,” Godwin said. “John and I talked about this, we don’t need anybody else from other departments looking at other departments monitoring. I would suggest having a staff meeting explaining that.”

Godwin said the council is not there for the day to day issues in the city operations.

“We the council cannot fix day

to day problems at city hall,” Godwin said. “One, it’s against the regulations and second, we are not here to do it. Things need to be addressed as they come up. We can’t deal with it seven months down the road. I think we have learned a lot in all this. I just think we can move forward.”

Hammock said he feels like he has been more professional in the last couple of months and he has his heart set on moving forward and continuing as mayor.

“If the council wants to press on to try to remove me, that’s on y’all,” Hammock said. “Until that day comes, I plan on coming to work unless I have a court date or doctor’s appointment. I don’t worry about how many hours I work. I think I worked over 30 last week.

I’m part time.

I am just trying to get this back in check because this is where I was born and reared and I do care about this city very much.”

er said. “This would allow us to upgrade public works and even for schools to digital at little or no cost.”

In other action the Elmore County Commission: • Approved minutes of the Jan. 24 meeting.

• Approved warrants totaling $1,716,558.48 for the period of Jan. 15 to Jan. 28.

• Approved a petition for reimbursement of excess funds from a tax sale of real property.

• Approved a consent docket consisting of travel for county employees and personnel moves.

• Was reminded the Elmore County Administrative Complex would be closed Feb. 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day. • Was reminded the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is Feb. 25 to Feb. 27.

termine whether or not this is something that is needed in our county.”

Education would only net seven mills

While Elmore County Schools is asking for eight mills in ad valorem increase, the system would only receive the net effect of seven mills.

Currently Elmore County has passed only nine mills of ad valorem and the state requires 10 mills to participate in the foundation program.

“We definitely get more than we put in,” Dennis said.

“One of the mills would be to backfill the one the state has implemented to get us to 10 mills for the foundation program.”

Dennis said the way the resolution from the Elmore County Board of Education was written would only allow 1.5 mills to be spent on programs and personnel with the remaining 5.5 mills going to capital projects.

Dennis said county schools would not leverage the entire amount borrowing only as needed for larger projects.

Eleven months to an election

Just because the commission asks the legislature to consider the increase does not mean the money will be available for county and school leaders anytime soon.

The measure would potentially be taken up by Elmore County voters in a special election in January 2023 and another year before collections start. It’s time Elmore County Commission chair Troy Stubbs wants the public to educate themselves on the issue between now and then to determine the best choice.

“It is 11 months from now when it could potentially be on a ballot for the people of Elmore County to vote on,” Stubbs said. “That means we have 11 months for real conversation in our county to de-

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llow me to deviate from politics to discuss an important event for our state.

The World Games 2022 will place Birmingham and the entire state of Alabama squarely in the global spotlight.

Believe it or not, this oncein-a-lifetime event is only a few months away with approximately 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries and up to 500,000 visitors expected to flood Birmingham for one of the world’s largest athletic competitions.

Folks, there are many questions about the World Games 2022. Is it the biggest sports party in state history? Is it a way to reconnect humanity in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic? Is it a chance for sports fans to witness history? Is it a showcase for Birmingham that can elevate and enhance the city’s and state’s image?

This is Birmingham’s gold medal moment. It is a moment to show the world that the story of Birmingham and the entire State of Alabama is the story of perseverance and triumph. It is a moment we will remember with pride for the rest of our lives.

So, what is The World Games which is happening July 7-17 in Birmingham? The easy answer is it is “the new generation of global sport competition,” organized with the support of the International Olympic Committee. These are the fastest growing sports in the world and several of them compete on the Summer Olympic platform, also. So, we will have a lot of the Olympians that competed in Tokyo last summer competing again here.

Elite athletes from all over the

Alabama? Alabama will welcome the world to the biggest athletic event in STEVE the Southeastern United States since the Atlanta Olympics in 1986.

FLOWERS Our renowned southern hospitality Columnist will be on full display. Visitors from around the world will be exposed to Birmingham’s vibrant food scene. world will converge in Birmingham They will see a city and state no to participate in 34 sporting longer defined by the brutal blackcompetitions at over 25 venues and-white images from the 1960s, around the metro area. but a place that has grown and It is also so much more. The matured. schedule includes mainstream sports The Opening Ceremonies promise that many Alabamians have heard to showcase Birmingham on the of, like flag football presented by global stage. That is why local, state the NFL, softball, lacrosse, bowling, and national leaders have come waterski jumping and wakeboarding together to support the World Games and sumo wrestling. Fans will also 2022. The business community in enjoy emerging sports like parkour, Alabama, especially Birmingham, are sport climbing, drone racing and fully engaged. canopy piloting.

Folks, remember, this is the There are multiple disciplines first time the event has been held of dance sports, as well as many in the United States in more than different types of martial arts, 40 years, and Birmingham is the including Muay Thai and Jiu-jitsu. perfect place to bring the world back Don’t forget about sports that most to America. Birmingham’s story Alabamians have never encountered, is America’s story – built on hard such as floorball, korfball, beach work, perseverance, and teamwork. handball and tug of war.

“I believe Birmingham and the entire The sports program also includes State of Alabama is going to show wheelchair rugby, making The World up in a big way on the global stage,” Games 2022 making the first multisays Nick Sellers, Chairman of the sport international competition to World Games 2022. include an adaptive sport as part of The World Games 2022 gives the regular sports program.

Birmingham and Alabama a true Alabama is filled with sports fans, chance to shine. and The World Games truly has See you next week. something for anyone and everyone to enjoy.

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emember when Joe Biden ran a presidential campaign on a promise of unity and governing from the middle? He seemed to have forgotten that promise the moment Democrats took control of the Senate, assuring Democrats control of the White House and Congress. In fact, over the past year, the Biden administration has been the most radical we have ever seen. However, with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s announcement that he will be retiring, President Biden has a chance to finally stand up to the radical socialist activists who seem to be running his government and honor his campaign promise.

Unfortunately, it appears Biden will double down on his radicalism.

The President’s pledge to exclude any nominee who does not meet racial and gender requirements is un-American and will only further divide our country. This is a missed opportunity for President Biden, and his year of failures sadly will be extended into 2022.

called the “America CONCEDES Act.” Instead of getting tough with China, this bill cozies up to BARRY China – the country that lied to us MOORE about the origins and dangers of the coronavirus it created, commits Columnist rampant human rights abuses, and is the greatest perpetrator of mass I received a classified genocide on the planet today. briefing from some of the Biden If that wasn’t bad enough, administration’s top officials about Speaker Pelosi had the nerve the worsening Russia-Ukraine to instruct American athletes standoff. It is clear that Biden’s competing in the Beijing Olympics calamitous Afghanistan surrender to remain silent about China’s was a green flag to Russian human rights abuses to avoid President Vladmir Putin to increase angering the Chinese Communist his aggression, and Putin’s bet that Party. She told our athletes with a we would not have the strength to straight face, “do not risk incurring counter his Ukrainian strategy seems the anger of the Chinese government to have been the right one for him. because they are ruthless.” She Make no mistake, Biden’s failure says she “worr[ies] about what the of leadership is the cause of our Chinese government might do to current situation in which we simply their reputations, to their families.” do not have any good options to Why is Speaker Pelosi so insistent deal with Russia’s moves in Eastern that Americans look the other way at Europe. the evil that the Chinese government House Democrats rushed through is trying to spread across the globe!? their sham “America Competes It’s simple - Speaker Pelosi wants to Act,” which would be better put America LAST.

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MICHAEL BIRD Columnist

The book of love

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wonder who wrote the book of love?

This week, we have another one of those hijacked holy days, like Halloween and St. Patrick’s Day, that have origins on the Christian calendar but got secularized.

Saint Valentine lived during the 200s, and his story as a defender of romantic love has been told for nearly 2000 years.

Valentine was a bishop in the Roman diocese of Terni. He was born and raised in Interamna, and spent his life and career there.

In those days, Roman rulers frowned upon marriage because they felt that soldiers who got married would turn soft and not be the warriors the Empire needed them to be.

Valentine, however, performed dozens of undercover weddings and got himself in trouble. Valentine loved God and he loved people, and was always available to lend assistance to anyone who was in love.

Claudius II was leading Rome at the time, and it was still illegal to be a Christian. As a matter of fact, Claudius was well known as a persecutor of Christians.

On February 14, 273 (AD), Valentine was temporarily in Rome when he was captured and thrown into jail. Claudius actually took a liking to his prisoner – until Valentine attempted to convert the Emperor to Christianity.

Claudius had Valentine condemned to death. He was beaten with clubs.

They stoned him. But miraculously, these efforts failed to kill him.

Soldiers then dragged Valentine outside the Flaminian Gate, where he was beheaded.

The story of Valentine, martyred on the Flaminian Way, became legendary. Around the 14th Century, Geoffrey Chaucer and his circle of friends began researching the story and helped to build upon Valentine’s legend in their writings.

In 1836, Fr. John Spratt, a famous preacher from Ireland, was given a reliquary from Pope Gregory XVI. The reliquary was placed in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin, where it has remained to this day. It features the remains of St. Valentine and a small vessel of his blood.

While the world may see Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to indulge in candy and give cards to classmates, it is interesting to note that the man who gave the holiday its name actually sacrificed himself many years ago, all for love.

Letter to the Editor On permitless carry bill Our State Legislators need to pass the permitless carry bill. People who want handguns will obtain them, permit or not.

Very few of the guns seized off the street or used in crimes are owned by permit holders.

The Alabama State Sheriff’s Association is against the bill which allows permitless carry. The stated reason being that criminals would be able to obtain handguns, but crime statistics show that permits do not prevent criminals from obtaining guns at will.

The real reason for the objections of the Sheriff’s Association to the bill is that a large portion of the Sheriff’s budget comes from the fees collected from issuing the permits.

Please contact your Alabama State legislators and request that they support passing the permitless carry bill.

- John Hazel, Deatsville, Ala.

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ncumbents always have an advantage. They have a track record in office (which should be an advantage), and they have stronger name identification (whether good or bad) it’s still name recognition.

Once an elected official gets in office, it’s hard to get them out. In some cases, this is good, and in other cases, it is not. But there is a reason that 64 members of the Legislature, three of seven Constitutional Officers, four State School Board members and one Supreme Court Justice are running without opposition.

The power of incumbency is a mighty sword. Just how deep it cuts into this year’s election is yet to be seen. Either way, many office holders have drawn opposition, so the battle is on. Who wins the war won’t be known until Election Day. Qualifying for both parties is over, so we now know who is running. There are eight Republicans challenging Gov. Kay Ivey and six Democrats will duke it out to represent their party. All the gubernatorial candidates have an uphill battle against a governor who has been solid.

Fortunately for Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, he held off opposition for his race. This will save him and the business community tons of campaign funds. Plus, he has done an excellent job and deserves a campaign off before he runs for governor in 2026.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wasn’t as fortunate. While he’s done an excellent job, too, he has drawn both Republican and Democratic opposition.

State Treasurer Young Boozer and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate will both remain in office as they are unopposed and have performed outstanding work. Obviously, their constituents are pleased with them.

There are four Republicans and one Democrat running for Secretary of State. Three Republicans are running for State Auditor. Both these constitutional offices are open because term limits prevent the current office holders from seeking reelection.

In the judicial races, Justice Kelli Wise did not draw opposition. The other seat on the high court on this year’s ballot is an open seat that has attracted two Republicans and one Democrat.

On the Alabama Public Service Commission, incumbents Chip Beeker and Jeremy Oden both have opposition.

On the State Board of Education incumbents Jackie Zeigler, Stephanie Bell and Yvette Richardson have no opposition, unlike their counterparts Tracie West and Wayne Reynolds.

Two Republicans are running for Place 6, an open seat.

In the Senate, the 10 incumbents with opposition are: Republican Sens. Tim Melson; Tom Butler; Sam

Givhan; Andrew Jones; Randy Price; Dan Roberts; Shay Shelnutt; Gerald Allen; Greg Albritton and the lone Democrat, Linda Coleman-Madison.

The 38 House incumbents receiving opposition are: Republican Reps. Phillip Pettus; Parker Moore; Proncey Robertson; Corey Harbison; Tim Wadsworth; Tommy Hanes; Nathaniel Ledbetter; Wes Kitchens; Gil Isbell; Ben Robbins; Debbie Wood; Ginny Shaver; Corley Ellis; Arnold Mooney; Dickie Drake; David Wheeler; Jim Carns; Russell Bedsole; Cynthia Almond; Brett Easterbrook; Charlotte Meadows; Jeff Sorrells; Will Dismukes; Rhett Marques; Joe Faust and Matt Simpson. The incumbent Democrat House members being challenged are: Barbara Boyd; John Rogers; Neil Rafferty; Rod Scott; Juandalynn Givan; Prince Chestnut; Thomas Jackson; Kelvin Lawrence; Ralph Howard; Pebblin Warren; Dexter Grimsley and Sam Jones.

In case I have missed someone, find more information on qualified candidates for every office at www. algop.org or www.aldemocrats.org.

Beth Chapman is Alabama’s former State Auditor and 51st Secretary of State. She now owns and operates Beth Chapman & Associates, LLC. This is her weekly column, “Around the Capitol” published in newspapers and blogs across the state. She can be reached at Beth@bethchapman.com.

Making better decisions In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:6.

learned from the past, and look beyond the ephemeral moment to their effect on the future.

MIKE The common problem of these MCELROY o you struggle with decisionthree popular guidance systems is Columnist making? It may show up simply, that they all have us instead of God as being unable to choose what at the center of the scheme. Our text you will have for lunch when you look has a better alternative: “In all your at a menu. Maybe you are conscious of committing to the path of unpleasantness. ways acknowledge him, and he will procrastinating when a decision needs to Our sense of self-preservation lies make straight your paths.” Trusting his be made. Perhaps you’ve felt the stress at the root of this tactic. We do not wisdom, his power and his love, it’s safe of “analysis paralysis,” lingering too long normally embrace pain, conflict or even to seek and do his will for your life. We in a state of indecision about something inconvenience. So we avoid choices are future-blind; he knows what lies that really was not worthy of all the that would jeopardize our sense of well- ahead. Our understanding is limited; anxious internal debate. being. his isn’t. Our will is often overruled It’s possible that you are quick and Other folks have a hard time making by circumstances; his never is. He has decisive and cannot relate at all to the a decision because they are preoccupied given multiple assurances that he loves scenarios in the preceding paragraph. with what other people think. Despite us and wants what is best for us.

You have learned to trust your instincts protests to the contrary, we do value the Even if God’s will seems to threaten and react quickly. You can’t remember opinions of others. We do not want to some negative consequences, it’s better the last time you struggled to make a look foolish. We want people to like us. for us to do what he says. If other people decision. But I suspect most of us have It’s part of getting along in society to be do not understand or even mock you for some anxiety about decisions. conscious of how other people see us, doing God’s will, it is better to please him Whether you “go with your gut,” or and it affects the choices we make every than them. And if obeying him seems over-analyze every decision, it’s good to day. to cost us something we want in the understand how you make the choices Maybe you’re an “in the moment” moment, it is so much better to be guided that shape your life. What principle person. You don’t think about past or by his will than the fleeting whimsy of really guides your decisions? Here are future as you operate in the present. It’s what seems best to us at the time. some popular and common principles true that over-concern and regret for I want to acknowledge God’s wise that most of us would recognize from our what’s already been done can rob the counsel more about every part of life. I own experience. present of its time, beauty and power. want to rest in the assurance that what Many people choose to avoid negative And so can an obsessive fixation on the he directs, he will accomplish. I want consequences at all costs. If the thing in future. But thinking only of the moment my choices to harmonize with his will question is going to be expensive, painful usually doesn’t lead to a very good plan. for my good and his glory. Don’t you? or stressful, we tend to back away from Good decisions benefit from what we’ve Wouldn’t that make our decisions easier?

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

ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m.

Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.

NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore

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

LIVING WORD: You belong here.

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

OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center run-

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RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025

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

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

Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail.com.

Humane Society of Elmore County News – 7 Feb ‘22

By Rea Cord Executive Director February is Responsible Pet Ownership. Below are guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org). Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in a mutually beneficial relationship. The benefits of pet ownership come with responsibilities which include: - Lifelong care of the pet. This means committing to the relationship for your pet’s entire life.

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- Selecting a pet that is suited to your home and lifestyle and avoiding impulsive decisions.

- Recognizing that owning a pet(s) requires an investment of time and money.

- Keeping only the type and number of pets for which you can provide an appropriate and safe - environment. This includes appropriate food, water, shelter, health care and companionship.

- Animals that spend extended periods of time outside require habitats that protect their health, safety, and welfare. Outdoor confinement of an animal should include provisions to minimize distress or discomfort to the animal, and assure access to appropriate food, water, and shelter from extreme weather conditions.

- Ensuring pets are prop-

erly identified (i.e., tags, microchips, or tattoos) and that their registration information in associated databases is kept upto-date Adhering to local ordinances, including licensing and leash requirements.

- Helping to manage overpopulation by controlling your pet(s)’ reproduction through managed breeding, containment, or spay/neuter. Establishing and maintaining a veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

- Providing preventive (e.g., vaccinations, parasite control) and therapeutic health care for the life of your pet(s) in consultation with, and as recommended by, your veterinarian.

- Socialization and appropriate training for your pet(s) to facilitate their well-being and the

well-being of other animals and people.

- Preventing your pet(s) from negatively impacting other people, animals and the environment. This includes proper waste disposal, noise control, and not allowing pet(s) to stray or become feral.

- Providing exercise and mental stimulation appropriate to your pet(s)’ age, breed, and health status.

-Include your pets in your planning for an emergency or disaster, including assembling an evacuation kit.

-Making arrangements for the care of your pet when or if you are unable to do so.

- Recognizing declines in your pet(s)’ quality of life and making decisions in consultation with your veterinarian regarding appropriate end-of-life care (e.g., palliative care, hospice, euthanasia).

Upcoming Clinic:

February 10, 2022 Appointment Request Hotline

(334) 283-3842 • Monday through Friday 7 AM - 5 PM

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PET OF THE WEEK – MELONY

Melony is a ten-month old female Lab/Pit looking mix, only about 40 lbs., came to as a stray and never reclaimed. She is super sweet, great with other dogs and loves attention from her people.

Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check

for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

If you are interested in meeting Melony or any of our pets, please first email us at hselco@bellsouth.net for our Adoption Application. Once that is cleared, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www. elmorehumane.org for more information.

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Two tornadoes confirmed in Elmore County Thursday

By Kaitlin Fleming Managing Editor A slow-moving cold front moved through Central Alabama during the afternoon and evening hours of last Thursday, causing a round of severe storms to fire up across the region.

A supercell thunderstorm that developed in far eastern Mississippi then produced three EF2 tornadoes across West Alabama. Additional storms further south produced two EF0 tornadoes in Elmore County.

The line of storms stalled along and south of the Interstate 85 corridor. Radar estimated precipitation was around seven plus inches and several areas of flash flooding were reported.

One of the tornadoes in Elmore County touched down northeast of Deatsville around 5 p.m. and lasted only three minutes. It had a maximum wind speed of 80 mph, and the damage path was 2.13 miles long by 100 yards wide.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado began near Highway 111 and Todd Road where large branches and a pine tree were downed. The tornado approached the south side of the lake, crossing the western end of Shady Nook Drive where

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LEFT: Some roofs were damaged in Elmore County as a brief EF0 tornado came through the area. RIGHT: Some metal carports on Marina Road in Elmore County were tossed and damaged by an EF0 tornado Thursday.

additional timber damage occurred. The path crossed over two homes at Shady Nook Drive, but no structural damage was seen. A swath of uprooted and some snapped trees were observed along the north side of the lake, from the water`s edge northeastward to Possum Trot Road.

The last area of damage occurred at the end of Marina Road along the Coosa River where a couple of metal carports were tossed, and some tree damage was noted.

National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed the damage and determined it was the result of an EF-0 tornado.

The other tornado touched

down on Griffin Hall Road, about a mile to the west of the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Plant. The tornado was on the ground for about a minute.

In that minute timeframe, the tornado reached wind speeds of 70 mph and created a damage-path of nearly a quarter of a mile by 100 yards wide.

No injuries were reported with either of the tornadoes in Elmore County.

The tornado warned storms continued moving east into Tallapoosa County, prompting several tornado warnings and later a severe thunderstorm warning for much of the county, including Alexander City, Dadeville, Camp Hill and Jacksons Gap. At

one point, Dadeville was under two separate tornado warnings at the same time.

No damage was reported in Tallapoosa County, however.

The storms weakened as they continued east, but localized flooding was a concern. Tallapoosa County and Elmore County had various flood advisories issued Thursday and Friday, but no flooding damage was reported.

The other tornadoes confirmed on Feb. 3 were three EF2 tornadoes in Sumter, Hale, Greene, Bibb, Tuscaloosa Counties, one in the community of Sawyerville claimed one life and injured eight others.

Former correctional officer sentenced in inmate assault Staff Report An Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) lieutenant was sentenced Friday to 108 months in a federal prison for failing to stop an inmate assault.

Willie M. Burks III, 41, is a former ADOC lieutenant who the Justice Department said failed to stop a correctional officer under his command from assaulting an inmate at the ADOC’s Elmore Correctional Facility.

Burks was convicted by a federal jury in July where the Justice Department said it established that on Feb. 16, 2019, former ADOC Sgt. Ulysses Oliver Jr., Burks’ subordinate, went to an observation room holding two handcuffed and unresisting inmates.

“Oliver, intending to punish the inmates for bringing contraband into the prison, pulled the first inmate from the observation room into an adjacent hallway, where he struck the victim multiple times with his fists and feet and then used his collapsible baton to repeatedly strike the victim,” the Justice Department said in a statement. “Burks came into the hallway after Oliver had finished beating the first inmate. Burks then stood and watched as Oliver pulled the second inmate from the observation room, threw him on the floor and beat the inmate with his feet and his collapsible baton. Despite having the duty, ability and opportunity to intervene to stop Oliver from beating the second inmate, Burks only stood by and said, ‘it’s fair.’”

Other ADOC correctional staff who reported to Burks were present

for some or all of the assaults, but none intervened to stop Oliver from beating the inmates.

The Justice Department said Burks allowed Oliver to come back into the observation room where the victims were held.

“As Burks again stood by and did nothing, Oliver entered, stood over the victims, and shoved the tip of his baton into the face of one of the victims, lacerating the victim’s face,” the release said.

Oliver and two other former corrections officers have pleaded guilty in connection with this incident. Oliver pleaded guilty to assaulting the two inmates on April 2, 2019. Former ADOC correctional officers Bryanna Mosley and Leon Williams pleaded guilty in May and July 2019, respectively, to failing to intervene to stop the assaults.

“Those working inside our jails and prisons have a duty to intervene in the face of unlawful and violent conduct being carried out by their colleagues,” assistant attorney general Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said. “Under the Constitution, correctional officers may not physically assault inmates for violations of prison rules, and any officials who see this happening must do what they can to stop it. The Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute officers who stand by and do nothing while other officers brutalize inmates in their charge.”

U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Stewart for the Middle District of Alabama said just because corrections officers work in a prison is no reason for lat-

itude in behavior.

“The job of a correctional officer can be difficult and hazardous,” Stewart said. “A vast majority of them serve with honor and are dedicated to upholding their duty to protect and serve. Unfortunately, some choose to ignore their sacred oaths and engage in criminal conduct or turn a blind eye when others do so.

This office will continue to vigorously enforce our nation’s laws and hold officers who break the law accountable.”

ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer Arnaldo Mercado agreed with Stewart that the actions of Burks and others is not justified because it happened in a prison.

“The unacceptable actions of Willie Burks in no way reflect the hard and tireless work of our corrections staff, who endeavor each day to provide a safe and rehabilitative environment for all incarcerated people,” Mercado said. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms Burks’ behavior and blatant violation of his sworn oath to serve. Any and all incidents such as this are thoroughly investigated and, if appropriate, referred to the proper prosecuting authority. We extend our thanks to the DOJ for their assistance in bringing forth justice in this case.”

This case was investigated by the FBI’s Mobile Division and ADOC’s Law Enforcement Services Division.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Counts of the Middle District of Alabama and Trial Attorneys Katherine DeVar and David Reese of the Civil Rights Division prosecuted the case.

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I Thank God Upon Every Remembrance O ne of the great pleasures of grandparenthood is athletics. With three grandsons, we’ve been to innumerable soccer, basketball and baseball games and track events. Last summer I sat with my daughter watching a baseball game and saw a gentleman who looked familiar.

I asked my daughter who he was, and she said he was James’ grandfather. She found James’ mother on Facebook and told me her birth name was Baggett.

“That has to be Mark Baggett,” I said.

So, I went to speak to him and found it true.

Mark just retired from Samford University where he taught English and law. He

years at the school. We used to joke about the ill-fitting garage door that he installed!

MICHAEL Now here we were as J. BROOKS granddads cheering our grandsons who, fortunately, Columnist were teammates for the Vestavia Cobras.

I enjoyed sitting with Mark worked for many years with at a number of games and his father at “The Alabama getting caught up after many Baptist” newspaper. Mark years. came to Selma years ago to And it happened again a interview me for a story about few Saturdays ago. We were race relations in the city, and at a basketball game when a I always enjoyed visiting with gentleman came and tapped him when I found myself on me on the shoulder. It was Samford’s campus. I discovered former Alabama Rep. “Noopie” later he lived at 405 Bibb Street Cosby of Selma, who told in Marion when he worked me our coach was his son, at Judson College—the same Drayton, who was a little boy house we lived in during our 15 when we lived in Selma and

attended First Baptist Church together. Noopie was floor leader in the Alabama House of Representatives for Gov. Guy Hunt, met Susan in the governor’s office and later had Gov. Hunt perform their marriage!

Now here we were as granddads cheering our grandsons who, fortunately, are teammates for the Vestavia Hornets.

These experiences caused me to reflect on several things.

I thought of the old adage about being nice to everyone you meet, because you may meet them later and need their friendship and help!

More seriously, I also thought of old friendships from

long ago, and about the joy I’ve gained from people I’ve met.

The Apostle Paul took the last chapter of the book of Romans—what some call the greatest theological treatise ever penned—to call the names of good people who had encouraged him in his work.

Dr. Dale Moody called Romans 16 a “21-gun salute.” Indeed it is. Not a salute with guns, but a salute with the heart.

God enriches our lives with the people he places in our path.

Reflections is a weekly devotional feature written

by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster, Alabama.

The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com.

Church Briefs Bethlehem East Baptist Church Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Carrville Baptist Church Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

East Tallassee United Methodist Church ETUMC is holding services on Sunday at 11 a.m. and at 5 p.m.

The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The flea market is

sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located at the side of the old East Tallassee Hospital, across from the library. We will offer various priced booths.

To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913 or Melanie Baker at 334-415-8314. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.

Episcopal Church of the Epiphany Please join us for Sunday services

at 10:30 a.m. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www.facebook. com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the church website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/ First United Methodist Church “We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (tradition-

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 620 Gilmer Avenue

CHRISTIAN/OTHER Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ 1072 Muskogee Trail East Tallassee Church of Christ 501 Central Boulevard First Presbyterian Church 514 Central Blvd Light of Jesus Outreach Ministries

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Sophomore pitching trio to headline Wetumpka’s softball season

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Wetumpka softball team featured one of the youngest teams across the state last season, and now head coach Daryl Otwell is hoping to see some growth from his young players this year.

Last season, Wetumpka finished the year with a 35-14 overall record as the Indians started three seniors, one junior, one sophomore and four freshmen.

Over half of Otwell’s lineup were underclassmen, and his entire pitching rotation composed of three freshmen.

Now all those girls are a year older, and they’re ready to make a run at an AHSAA

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Wetumpka sophomore pitcher Mya Holt is set to lead the Lady Indians bullpen once again this year. As a freshman last season, Holt went 11-6 with a 2.99 ERA. She also led the team with seven home runs on offense.

Class 6A state championship.

The Lady Indians start the season at home on Thursday, Feb. 17 against back-to-back defending 7A state champions

Hewitt-Trussville.

“We started a lot of freshmen last year, and it’s always good to get a year older,” Otwell said. “It was our first re-

ally full year since I’ve been at Wetumpka because COVID messed with my first two years so bad. We’ve been able to do everything we needed in the offseason so I know these girls are excited to get started.”

Like it was last year, Wetumpka’s entire pitching staff should consist of their three star sophomores - Mya Holt, Ashley Burgess and Ella Watson.

Holt and Watson served as the main two starters last year, while Burgess mostly pitched out of the bullpen when needed.

Holt finished the year with an 11-6 overall record and a 2.99 earned run average. She pitched a team-high 119.1 innings and struck out 100 bat-

ters over the course of the year.

Watson had the best record and ERA on the team and went 19-1 over the course of the year with a 2.23 ERA. She pitched 106.2 innings with 81 strikeouts. Burgess pitched 62 innings out of the bullpen and went 2-3 with a 2.94 ERA. “It was very rare that you start three freshmen pitchers throughout a season,” Otwell said. “We were really excited about our three, and they won 35 games between the three of them. That was really impressive. Now they’re a year older and they’re a lot stronger. We feel like, even though they’re only sophomores, we feel really confident in that position.”

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Senior point guard Jalyn Daniels joined the exclusive 1,000 point club on Monday night. He led all scorers with 25 points as Tallassee beat Booker T. Washington Magnet, 67-33.

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Tallassee’s Daniels, Elmore County’s Stephenson reach 1,000 points each

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Two of the area’s best basketball scorers reached career milestones recently.

Elmore County junior Payton Stephenson and Tallassee senior Jalyn Daniels, both guards, each reached the 1,000 point club at their respective school.

Daniels reached his milestone last Tuesday, Feb. 1, in a non-area win against Booker T. Washington Magnet on senior night.

Daniels had only six points at halftime, but reached the milestone with his ninth point in the game, which came on his first

3-point attempt of the second half.

Play was stopped and Daniels received an honorary ball to celebrate his achievement. He went on to lead all scorers with 25 total points. Starting with his 3-pointer to reach the 1,000 point mark to begin the third, he scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half.

“For him to score 1,000 points is special,” Tallassee coach Keiven Mixson said. “He is my third player in the last five years to reach that mark. We talk about area championships and all this other stuff, but reaching that mark is a big honor to accomSee 1,000, Page B2

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Payton Stephenson dribbles down the court during the AHSAA basketball game between the Elmore County Panthers and the Tallassee Tigers at Elmore County High School in Eclectic, Ala on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

Holtville baseball sets sights on another deep postseason run

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Holtville high school baseball team made quite the run to finish last year’s baseball season, and now the Bulldogs are ready for another run.

Holtville finished last year 27-13 and lost to St. Pauls in the third round of the AHSAA Class 5A playoffs. This year’s team will try to build off that, and they have a good chance to do so.

The Bulldogs return eight of their nine position starters from a year

ago, and they return every single win on the pitching mound.

Holtville opens its season on Thursday, Feb. 17 at home against Stanhope Elmore.

“With everybody coming back, we will have a chance to make a little bit of noise this year if we keep everybody healthy,” Holtville coach Scott Tubbs said. “There’s a lot of things that go into being successful. If everybody does what they’re supposed to do, we should be fine. I think last year was a good stepping stone for us. This year, I think it’s

time for them to step up and make some plays and do things right.”

For Holtville, it will all start on the pitching mound. The Bulldogs return all 27 wins from a year ago, and that starts with their top two premier starters.

Senior Todd Wilson and junior Randy Davis, both left-handed pitchers, return after combining for an 18-4 overall record a year ago.

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Todd Wilson, a senior left-handed pitcher, will headline a talented Holtville baseball pitching staff this year. The southpaw led the state of Alabama in wins (11) and complete games (8) last year.

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At the plate, Wetumpka lost three seniors, two of which hit over .300 last season. This year, they’ll need some more young players to step up and take over those roles. That will start at the top of the lineup, and the Lady Indians have one of the best players across the entire state leading off for them.

Junior Ashlynn Campbell will lead off for Wetumpka again this year, and she will continue to get on base like she always has. The Purdue commit led the team in average last year by a wide margin.

She hit .509 with 82 hits and 62 runs. She was the only player on the team to record over 50 hits last year.

While Campbell continues to get on base, Wetumpka returns a lot of power with 20

of its 24 home runs hit last year returning. The leader is Holt, who hit .324 with seven home runs and a team-high 53 RBIs. Right behind her is Jasmine Russell, who recently signed with Albany State University.

Russell hit .343 last year with four home runs and 39 RBIs. Filling out the lineup alongside those players will be sophomore Riley Dismukes, Watson, sophomore Cassidy Bowers and sophomore Maribeth Parette among others.

“I think a big thing for us this year is the middle of our lineup,” Otwell said. “Last year we got into some trouble finding some consistency there, but this year you return Mya and Jasmine there. We are expecting some big things from them and from some of our other girls like Riley. We basically have everybody coming back.”

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bviously, the world of Auburn football has been turned upside down in recent days and it’s difficult to find any bearings. As I write this, I have no idea how to separate rumor and innuendo from factual information relevant to the situation. I don’t even know if Bryan Harsin is still the head football coach at Auburn University. However, I do know the school looks dysfunctional at best and disreputable at worst. I’ll have a lot more to say once more information comes to light and more decisions are made concerning the program’s future. Until then, the whole train wreck is an unfortunate distraction from the No. 1 basketball team in the country and Olympic champion Suni Lee doing amazing things for AU gymnastics.

For the last several years, I have taken a road trip with friends to an Auburn basketball game. So far, we’ve been to Starkville, Oxford, Gainesville and Baton Rouge. Bruce Pearl has done such a phenomenal job with the Auburn program, it’s much easier to get a ticket to an away game than it is to Auburn Arena. Last year’s excursion had to be canceled like so many other

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earned run average and had 97 strikeouts. Davis, the team’s No. 1, went 7-3 with a 2.04 ERA and 69 strikeouts.

Both will headline the team’s pitching staff again, but Davis will not be ready to go as the season begins. He is recovering from an arm injury and will just play first base until he is ready to pitch again. Tubbs believes he will be able to take the mound again in late March or early April.

Tanner Potts and Drey Barrett will also be re-

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Columnist things due to Covid, but we were able to reprise the tradition this year. We loaded up this past Friday and headed over to the home of the Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia. It’s not a bad drive at all a little less than three hours from Auburn. As always, one of our biggest concerns when we plan a trip is where we are going to eat. I can officially recommend the Butt Hutt BBQ if you’re in the neighborhood and in the mood for some excellent brisket and live music. It’s crowded, loud and raucous and exactly what you would expect from a college town nightspot.

For the record, the waitress was also attentive and gorgeous which is never a bad thing. We had breakfast at a quaint little restaurant called Mama’s Boy and it was outstanding as well. Obviously, Georgia is still drunk off their national championship. One of our waiters won-

turning and playing bigger roles on the mound. Potts, a junior, went 6-5 with a 4.77 ERA a year ago. Barrett, now only a sophomore but already committed to Southern Miss, went 2-0 with a 1.60 ERA. Barrett only pitched 30 innings last year, the least of the four pitchers, but Tubbs said he expects a lot out of him after Barrett has gotten significantly taller since last year and put on around 25 pounds of weight.

“For us, pitching and defense is our bread and butter,” Tubbs said. “With us having all those guys coming back, I kind of like our makeup for the year. We

dered why there were so many Auburn fans in town not even realizing there was a basketball game.

Stegeman Coliseum opened in 1964, but has clearly undergone some renovation over the years and is a great place to watch a game. I haven’t had a lot of luck with these trips seeing Auburn play well. The Tigers have only won one of the games we’ve been to, but I figured Georgia was a lock because they’re awful. Auburn was in control for most of the first half and considerably outmanned the Bulldogs. Everyone, including Georgia fans, expected the Tigers to cruise to victory in the final 20 minutes. That did not happen.

It turned out to be a thrilling game that came down to the final seconds with Auburn winning 74-72. Bruce Pearl and his team have to know everyone they come up against is going to raise their level of play because they’re facing the No. 1 team in the country. They have to do a better job of extending leads and cleaning up sloppy play. Overall, it was another great trip with some great guys to check out yet another venue in the SEC. Does it get any better? I’m ready to load up and head out again!

have all our guys.”

For the position players, Tubbs didn’t think his Holtville squad was a great hitting team last year. The team hit for a combined .281 batting average and returns five starters who over .300 last year.

Wilson, who will start the season as the team’s ace, will also lead off most of the time. Behind him will be Sam Silas, who hit .323 last year and recently committed to play at Jacksonville State.

In the middle of the order, Barrett, Mikey Forney, Cooper Mann and Garrett Ingram are all expected to continue to produce.

Lane Talley, Potts, Dalton Yarroch and others will also play impactful roles throughout the order.

“I couldn’t spend as much time with the hitters as I wanted to with approaches last year,” Tubbs said. “Now we’re making all that stuff a priority. Bunting and small ball and all that. We just had our first intrasquad and your pitching is usually way ahead of your hitting early. I’m not sure our hitting ain’t ahead of our pitchers right now. We put up 16 runs in our first one. We hit a lot of balls into the gap and did a lot of things we didn’t do last year.”

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plish something like that on senior night. He’s a special player.”

Daniels and the Tallassee Tigers wrapped up their regular season with the win. The Tigers finished No. 3 in the area and played No. 2 Brewbaker Tech in the AHSAA Class 5A, Area 5 tournament on Monday night.

The Tigers needed a win to advance to the playoffs and continue their season.

The game did not finish in time for the print deadline. Daniels is averaging over 23 points per game this year.

Stephenson reached his mark on January 20th in an area win over Marbury. The high-scoring junior guard is averaging right at 25 points per game this year, and that’s what he had to do to reach his mark.

In the 77-68 win, he showed off his 3-point shooting range. He finished with 23 total points and went 6-of-11 from 3-point range. Two days prior, he scored 30 points in a loss to Marbury.

Stephenson is the top scorer for the Panthers, which currently have a 13-9 overall record and are the No. 2 seed in the AHSAA Class 5A, Area 6 tournament. Elmore County opened the tournament against No. 3 seed Holtville on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the area championship and clinching a playoff spot.

The losing team’s season is over. The game did not finish in time for the print deadline. Check out game coverage online at www. thewetumpkaherald.com/ sports.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You are more emotionally attached to your possessions today. This is why you might not want to lend something to someone. You will enjoy taking care of something by polishing, cleaning, mending or repairing it. Avoid buying things you don’t need. Tonight: Moneymaking ideas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) The Moon is in your sign today and tomorrow, which makes you more emotional than usual. It magnies your feelings. However, when the Moon is in your sign (for two days every month), it also makes you a bit luckier than all the other signs. Ask the universe for a favor! Tonight: You win!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Today the Moon is hiding in your chart, which means that, likewise, you will seek out privacy. You might choose to work alone or behind the scenes because you feel the need to “hide” as well. You want some peace and quiet. Tonight: Enjoy quiet times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A conversation with a friend, perhaps a female, will be meaningful for you today. In fact, whatever you discuss might cause you to change your future goals. People are ready to let their hair down today and share their feelings.

Tonight: Talk to friends!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) For various reasons, you are more high-viz today than usual. People notice you. In fact, you might realize that others are discussing personal details about your private life. (Something to keep in mind in case you have to do some damage control.) Tonight: You are admired.

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Wall Street Water Authority is currently seeking to fill an office administration position. This person will work directly with the Office Manager.

The Office Administrators daily duties will consists of cashier functions, process monthly customer billing and receipts, computerized data entry, maintaining customer records, respond to customer inquiries, enter meter reading information, process and mail monthly customer billing, assist and resolve customer complaints with Office and General Manager, provide updates from the water system on our social media platform. Provide great overall customer service.

REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS Adequate secretarial skills, ability to perform computer data entry, work efficiently with others, perform well in a public setting, ability to provide great customer service, ability to make responsible decisions.

Must have a high school diploma / GED and a valid driver’s license.

This position reports to the Office Manager and General Manager.

All applicants must fill out an application at Wall Street Water Authority 5059 Notasulga Road, Tallassee, AL 36078.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACK C. HUDSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-374 Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JACK C. HUDSON, deceased, having been granted to TERESA ANN STRINGER on the 2 day of February, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

TERESA ANN STRINGER, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JACK C. HUDSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JAMES R. BOWLES ATTORNEY AT LAW 2 SOUTH DUBOIS AVENUE P O BOX 780397 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6548 Tallassee Tribune: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/HUDSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-009 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN HAYNIE PETERS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CAROLYN HAYNIE PETERS, deceased, having been granted to KIM LAFAYETTE PETERS, BYRON KEITH PETERS and BRADLEY KLAY PETERS on the 19 day of January 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given

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yg that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

KIM LAFAYETTE PETERS, BYRON KEITH PETERS and BRADLEY KLAY PETERS CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN HAYNIE PETERS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: MICHAEL S. HARPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD PO BOX 780608 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6855 Tallassee Tribune: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/PETERS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACK ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-013 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of JACK ROBERTSON, deceased, having been granted to JACKIE LEE ROBERTSON on the 28th day of January, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JACKIE LEE ROBERTSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JACK ROBERTSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JAMES R. BOWLES ATTORNEY AT LAW 2 SOUTH DUBOIS AVENUE PO BOX 780397 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6548 Tallassee Tribune: Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/ROBERTSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SAID COUNTY STATE OF ALABAMA Tallapoosa COUNTY NO. 2021-0277 In the Matter of the Estate of Wanda Wardlow, Deceased.

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WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Vol. 31, No. 6

100 Having fun celebrating

...100 days in school that is

Submitted / THE OBSERVER

Students and teachers at Eclectic Elementary School celebrated the 100th Day of School with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities. Students flew airplanes and rockets across 100 inches in the Library, made chain reactions with 100 dominos, used Play-doh to create “100”, made glasses in the shape of “100”, built structures with 100 Legos and so much more to celebrate the fact the school year is more than halfway over.

NOAA report: Climate change to bring more extreme rainfall to Alabama

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter A recent report on the impacts of climate change state by state suggests that Thursday’s weather could become commonplace.

The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information report released last month forecasts “increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall” in its summary of Alabama. But while downpours are projected to increase, the overall change in annual precipitation remains uncertain as the state sits in a “transition zone” between a projected rainier north and east and drier southwest. In other words, intense periods of rainfall may be offset by heightened periods of drought.

With rising sea levels, “nuisance floods,” or those exceeding the minimum threshold for minor impacts, are also expected to become more frequent, which will cause damaged infrastructure, road closures and overflowing storm drains.

So far, however, Alabama has yet to see a net temperature increase since 1900, “one of the few areas globally to experience no net warming,” the report states. Hypotheses as to why include a number of localized factors, like changes in air temperature due to forest regrowth, but according to NOAA, Alabamians shouldn’t count on being on the exception for long.

“Warming is projected despite the lack of a long-term temperature trend because the increased warming influence of greenhouse gases will become greater than the natural variations that have dominated Alabama’s temperature climate,” the report states.

While too early to be statistically significant, the last two years have been rainier in central Alabama. According to the National Weather Service, the Birmingham area recorded 73.1 inches of rain in 2020 and 70.4 in 2021; an average year yields 56.6 inches. Alexander City, meanwhile, recorded 84.9 inches of rain in 2020, compared to a 57-inch average (the year 2021 is missing three months of data).

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The parking lot for Forever Wild trails just below Martin Dam is flooded in 2020 as water is released from Lake Martin due to excessive rainfall.