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Hammock issues apology to councilmembers By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Tallassee Mayor John Hammock and the Tallassee City Council have been at odds over several issues for the last six months. Accusations have been thrown around, investigations called for and lawsuits filed.

Some air was cleared during a finance committee meeting in February, but Hammock made more amends at Tuesday’s council meeting offering an apology to council member Fred Randal Hughey and Rick Dorley. “I have said things in the past to other people that was out of frustration,” Hammock said in the open meeting. “I sincerely

apologize from the bottom of my heart. I know that’s not going to put the genie back in the bottle, but I feel like I needed to make a public apology to help myself and my healing process.” Hammock said he came to the conclusion of needing to publicly apologize after a Bible study. “It made me think a lot,” Hammock said. “It said the tongue

is petite, weighing only about 2 ounces, but it’s powerful. It’s like a small piece of metal used to steer horses.” Hammock said the tongue “can control our destiny.” Hammock offered up reasons for some of his misguided words during moments of frustration. “I had a lot of pressure on me at the time,” Hammock said. “I

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The Lake Martin area is at enhanced risk for severe weather Wednesday evening through Thursday morning as a storm system is forecast to hit central Alabama, according to the National Weather Service.

Brooks campaigns in Tallapoosa County just hours before losing Trump’s endorsement By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks was still holding onto a Donald Trump endorsement to replace Richard Shelby as U.S. Senator Tuesday night just hours before the former president changed his mind. “Do you want to know who

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supports Donald Trump?” Brooks told a gathering of the Tallapoosa County Republican Party. “I cut three checks in 2016, 2020 to help him get elected. In turn he endorsed me in 2018, 2020 and now in 2022.” Brooks is running against Lillie Boddie, Katie Britt,

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U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Mo Brooks speaks at a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Republican Party Tuesday.

City gets grant for soccer, but can it afford it? By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Tallassee was awarded a grant for a soccer facility through Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in 2017 and again last week. The field, estimated to cost $330,000 in 2017, would require a 50 percent match from the city. Mayor John Hammock announced to the Tallassee City Council the city was re-awarded the grant. “I would like to see us name the field after council member Terrell

Brown,” Hammock said. “He was the first high school soccer coach and has been instrumental in the recreation program. He is also the second Black resident to be elected to the council.” With inflation and other factors considered some council members feared the project to reach $400,000 or more. Hammock said the soccer program served 196 children last year with the games played in the outfields See GRANT, Page A3

had four family members pass away in a week and navigating a city through a pandemic and other issues.” Hughey accepted Hammock’s apology and other council members praised Hammock for the move. “Thank you for those positive words,” councilmember Bill Godwin said.

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Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development director Greg Clark speaks to the Tallassee City Council about grants for parks and recreation.

The National Weather Service has elevated the threats in its severe storm forecast for central Alabama Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with the Lake Martin area now at “enhanced risk” for damaging 70 mph winds and a few tornadoes. As of Tuesday morning, the storm system is forecast to hit Coosa County and northern Elmore County between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday, with the severe weather threat continuing through 6 a.m. Thursday in Tallapoosa County and southern Elmore County. Alabama counties west of Interstate 65 are the most likely to be affected earlier in the afternoon Wednesday, with Hamilton, Tuscaloosa and Demopolis now at moderate risk for damaging 80 mph winds and tornadoes, according to NWS. The threat timing for west-central Alabama is expected to be between 5-10 p.m. Wednesday. “Please have multiple, reliable ways to receive your weather alerts,” Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency director See WEATHER, Page A3

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Humane Society of Elmore County News – 28 Mar ‘22 By REA CORD Executive Director Thanks to Bluewater Broadcasting the 5th annual “Paw it Forward” is ongoing now! Animal lovers can drop off donations to help the three area Humane Shelters - Humane Society of Elmore County, Montgomery Humane Society & Prattville Autauga Humane Society. Listed below are the most awesome business sponsors that will take donations at their locations and then it will all be donated the three shelters. Donations can be dropped off anytime during business hours in the Bluewater Collection Barrels. Puppy food (canned and

Police Reports TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH 24 • Theft was reported on Herd Street. • Animal control was requested on Jordan Avenue. • Forgery was reported on Notasulga Road. • Livestock was reported in the roadway on North Ann Avenue. • A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard. • A disorderly subject was reported on North Ann Avenue. • A welfare check was conducted on North Ann Avenue. • A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.

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• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer

dry) is great this time of year as well as bedding and cleaning supplies like bleach, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap and all donations are greatly appreciated. Please thank the following businesses for joining in to receive donations and help support River Region Animal Shelters. • Best Friend’s Pet Resort, 4320 Wetumpka Highway, Montgomery, AL 36110 • For Healthy Pets, 5165 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, AL 36109 • The Patriot’s Grill, 1961 Bell Street Montgomery, AL 36104 • AirNow Home Services, 3481 Main St. Millbrook, AL 36054

Avenue. • A white male was arrested on Adams Street. • Animal control was requested on Fourth Street. • Debris was reported in the roadway on Jefferson Street. • A welfare check was conducted on Courtland Drive.

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• A traffic accident was reported on South Tallassee Drive. • A noise complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue. • A welfare check was conducted on James Street. • A welfare check was conducted on North Ann Street. • Animal control was requested on Hudson Place. • A white male was arrested Sims Avenue. • A welfare check was conducted on Riverside Drive. • Animal control was re-

• XiRepair, 10684B Chantilly Pkwy, Montgomery, Alabama, 36117 • Rick’s Jewelers, 1992 Fairview Ave Prattville, AL 36066 • ASE Credit Union, multiple locations in the River Region • Georgia Floor Direct, 1965 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36117 Another ongoing supply drive for all three shelters is ongoing at Steineker, Dillon & Rolen Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, 4730 Woodmere Blvd Montgomery, AL 36106. To all of these businesses, their owners and staff, and to all who donate – THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Your support is immensely appreciated!

quested on Ashurst Bar Road.

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• A noise complaint was reported on Freeman Avenue. • A verbal altercation was reported on Carr Street. • A juvenile complaint was reported on Barnett Boulevard. • Harassment was reported on South Tallassee Drive. • Assistance was given to a motorist on Oak Heights Drive. • Assistance was given to a motorist on East Patton Drive. • An assault was reported on Central Boulevard. • A suspicious vehicle was reported on Camelia Drive. • Identity theft was reported on Gilmer Drive. • A noise complaint was reported on Hickory Street. • A juvenile complaint

was reported on Hickory Street. • Animal control was requested on Riverside Avenue. • Animal control was requested on Jordan Avenue. • A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

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• Domestic violence was reported on West Bridge Street.

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

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• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Tuskeena Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft was reported on Tuskeena Street.

CAAC launches new Alzheimer’s project STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC) announced the launch of a new program, the PANDA Project, last week. PANDA is an acronym for Providing Alzheimer’s N’ Dementia Assistance. Funding is provided by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The program was originally piloted in 2020 by Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) in Shelby County. The PANDA Project will provide people with dementia, intellectual disabilities and caregivers enhanced direct service interventions across Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. The goal of PANDA is to enable individuals with Alzheimer’s

Disease and related dementias, including those that live alone, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dementia, and their caregivers to continue to obtain or provide support needed to help reduce critical incidents, such as falls, hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and overall healthcare costs; allowing individuals to remain in their homes. New initiatives created by the program will include: “Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) free web-based and in-person trainings; AFA “Dementia Experience”; Dementia Education and Awareness Campaign; Evidenced-based care management protocols designed to support family members providing care to adults; Specialized legal assistance for individuals with intel-

lectual disabilities and their caregivers. CAAC will partner with several organizations including Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Capitol City Health & Rehab, Legal Services Alabama, People First Alabama, TCARE and Trualta, Inc. Services will begin in March of 2022 and include individual person-centered support plans; regular home visits and telephone calls; one-on-one caregiver interventions and training; homemaker and respite; remote safety technologies; home modifications and legal services. For more information about the PANDA project or services provided by CAAC, please call 334240-4680.

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who was also at the county meeting,Karla DuPriest, Michael Durant and Jake Schafer. “Ask the other people who say they have been with Trump the whole time, prove it.,” Brooks said. “Demand evidence.” Trump announced Wednesday morning he was pulling his endorsement of Brooks over comments at a Cullman rally about moving on from the 2020 election. “When I heard his statement, I said, ‘Mo, you just blew the election, and there’s nothing you can do about it,’” Trump said. “Very sad but, since he decided to go in another direction, so have I, and I am hereby withdrawing my endorsement of Mo Brooks for the Senate. I don’t think the great people of Alabama will disagree with me.” Brooks said Tuesday night he was in support of looking into election and voter irregularities. “Who is it that lead the fight for honest elections and against voter fraud in 2020?,” Brooks said. “I did. I was the No.1 guy in Congress leading that fight.” Brooks said special interest groups have partnered with other candidates in the field in an attempt to sway the election. “The special interest groups do not want Mo Brooks elected to the United States Senate,” Brooks said. “The ones who don’t want me the most want open borders and cheap labor coming up and taking jobs from Americans struggling to make ends meet. They don’t want me. They have chosen their candidate and are putting millions of dollars out there to prevent me from being elected.” Brooks said the special interest groups and those with power in Washington D.C. are trying to influence Alabama voters. “I have been coming under attack by the Katie Britt team,” Brooks said. “You’ve seen the ads where I’m anti-military, for the Islamic state, I’m for Al Qaeda and I love Nancy Pelosi.” Brooks said the accusations are far from the truth the people of Alabama have spoken numerous times that they like how Brooks has served as county commissioner, state legislator and in Congress. “Do you think the good people of Alabama would have

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elected me 14 times if any of that was true?” Brooks said. “There all lies, every single bit of it. What is happening is special interest groups do not want Mo Brooks in the United States Senate because you know what? I don’t do what they tell me to do. They know I don’t do what they tell me to do.” Brooks said he only works with special interest groups if they are able to convince him they have the country’s best interest as a mission. “That is so unlike what is going on in Washington D.C.,” Brooks said. “Special interests groups control the place. They put the money in the right hands and get the results you get.” Brooks said his track record is there on issues such as abortion and the Second Amendment. “You can look at where I stand on key public policy issues and know where I will be because I have been there,” Brooks said. “Nobody else in this election offers that kind of record.” Brooks said the country’s conservative Christian principles are under attack. By not looking into and protecting those principles will lead to the downfall of the U.S. “America is the greatest nation in history,” Brooks said. “We should be proud of that and understand because those principles have to be protected if we are going to continue to be the greatest country. Socialism is on the march. Americans who are patriotic and love their country better wake up or we are going to lose it.” Brooks said his track record goes back to the days when there were few Republicans by name in Alabama placing him on the “Spear of the Republican Party” just a couple decades ago. “When I first ran for the legislature, we were outnumbered 136 to 4,” Brooks said. “It would have been easy to run as a Democrat but I did not believe what they believed so I didn’t do it. I ran as a Republican even though it was the longer tougher road to try. We were successful.” Brooks said he has passed the test of the voters every time. “The closest any opponent has gotten in a Republican primary or general election is 37 percent,” Brooks said. Brooks said voters trust him because he doesn’t mind going against the political establishment. “The people who know me,

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of the city’s ballparks. Games had to be creatively scheduled not to interfere with baseball and softball. Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission executive director Greg Clark said the city had only 14 days to decide to accept the grant. The grant was one of 17 awarded across the state in 2017 but suspended due to the state not following up on procedures of the LWCF program. “Various councils have been told about [deficiencies] in the past,” Clark told the council. “Why this is important now is that the State of Alabama got in trouble from Land and Water for not following or mandating that the Land and Water Conservation programs were operated properly.” Clark said the state had not been following up on LWCF projects to see if the program was being followed. Clark said Tallasee had several LWCF projects with deficiencies at almost all of them including American with Disabilities Act issues, lack of water fountains, overhead

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Jason Moran said in an email Monday. “We will provide updates as provided from the National Weather Service.” Elmore County is forecast for a high of 85°F and a low of

“When I heard his statement,

I said, ‘Mo, you just blew the election, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Very sad but, since he decided to go in another direction, so have I, and I am hereby withdrawing my endorsement of Mo Brooks for the Senate. I don’t think the great people of Alabama will disagree with me.” DONALD TRUMP 45th U.S. President

know I mean what I say,” Brooks said. “You may not agree with me but you are going to know that I mean it.” Brooks said those who doubt his support of the American military are misguided. Brooks said Redstone Arsenal is home to the most military jobs in the state and is in his district. “They are running ads that I’m anti-military,” Brooks said. “Do you think I could have ever won any election if there was any truth to that accusation. They don’t care about the truth.” Brooks said he voted against the original version of Defense Appropriations Act pushed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. “My opponents slammed me for doing that,” Brooks said. “They hit me and hit me. ‘Oh Mo Brooks is opposed to national defense.’” Brooks said the nay vote was needed and he was joined by other members in the Alabama delegation in voting against the original version of the military spending bill. Brooks said the bill included firing military personnel who refused to get vaccinated. “That was in this bill,” Brooks said. “There were a lot of other things in the bill. We stood strong and when we got to the final version of the bill all those provisions struck because the Democrats and rhino Republicans couldn’t take the heat any longer.”

ON THE ISSUES

Brooks delved into things important to Tallapoosa County such as balancing environment and free enterprise, infrastructure and healthcare. Brooks said he can remember driving into Birmingham in the 1960s unable to see the Vulcan because of the smog. “We have to have clean air, clean water and proper disposal of hazardous waste,” Brooks said. “We have to protect the environment but at the

utilities, mulching, signage and wooden poles holding lighting. Some of the smaller issues have been addressed and some safety issues have been addressed but procedures had not been followed — but not in malice. “Fantastic Fort was torn down because of safety issues,” Clark said. “To follow Land and Water procedures, ADECA should have been notified first. Then Land and Water should have been notified that the facility was going to be torn down due to safety reasons and a new facility would go in. Nobody had knowledge of how these programs worked. They were doing their job.” Clark said ADECA has now been notified but many more issues still remain. Clark told the council additional grants could be in jeopardy if deficiencies were not addressed. Clark informed the council that a survey of addresses of families enrolled in recreational programs showed 88 families inside the city limits enrolled in team activities with 175 families outside of the city limits. Two families from Auburn had addresses on file with the Tallassee Recreation Department. Last year 196 children participated in

62°F on Wednesday, leading up to the storm. Temperatures drop back into the 60s and 70s for the rest of the week. A wind advisory is now in place until 4 a.m. Thursday, March 31. Sustained winds between 15 and 25 mph likely with wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph. Wind gusts

sametime we have to make sure that we are able to compete in a tough international marketplace. If we don’t, we will lose our industry. If we lose our industry, we lose our jobs, we lose our wealth.” Brooks said the world’s poorest nations pollute the most because they can least afford pollution control. But some nations also hold an edge in manufacturing because of how they treat the working class. “We need to be balancing the playing field with China,” Brooks said. “Communist China consists of two groups of people — slaves and masters. The Communist Party members are masters and 90 percent of the population basically do what their masters tell them to do or they are severely punished up to and including death. We have to understand American industry cannot compete against slave labor.” Brooks said there were plenty of things Americans can do to remain the most prosperous country. “Unfortunately we have too many winos in office with the influence of the money from all of these interests, and they are not willing to do what is needed to keep America on top,” Brooks said. “I’m not one of the people selling out our country.” Brooks said energy production in the U.S. needs to increase but not the regulations on energy. Doing so will turn the economy around. “We need to let the market determine which is the most efficient as long as federal mandates are understood and its done in a clean manner,” Brooks said. “It’s huge because we can better compete if we have our own energy supplies. Increasing the oil on the market has a depressing effect on prices which is good for us as consumers and as industry because it’s a cost of production. We need to quit

soccer. With many expensive issues to be addressed, the council did not vote on the soccer grant but instead set a finance committee meeting to see if it could find the nearly $200,000 in funds to make accepting the grant possible. Hammock said his nephews from Eclectic take part in the program and believes recreation not only creates opportunities for children to enjoy a better quality of life but also allows revenue to come into the city from those taking part beyond the city limits. “I think we draw a lot of people from Reeltwon, Eclectic [and beyond] because their communities do not have recreational basketball and soccer,” Hammock said. “It gives quality of life. There are probably a lot of people from the area that come here because of [the parks] then go and eat.” Clark said the parks system in Tallassee brings attention to the city and serves more than just Tallassee residents. “Your parks serve a region greater than yourselves,” Clark said. “You ought to be proud of yourselves for having some outstanding recreational programs that attract people to come to Tallassee.”

of that speed can blow around unsecured objects and knock down smaller trees and tree limbs, which could result in power outages and property damage. NWS suggests residents use extra caution while driving for the duration of the wind advisory, especially if you op-

erate a high-profile vehicle. You should also prepare by securing outdoor objects, such as furniture, toys and pet supplies. NWS asks residents to remain aware of the potential for severe weather and to prepare for possible power outages.

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regulating our economic activity to such a degree that we lose jobs overseas.” Brooks believes choice needs to return to healthcare and doing so would improve the situation for rural healthcare systems and hospitals. “The most important thing to do is to get the federal government out of the business they are now in that unfortunately has had a very damaging effect on rural hospitals,” Brooks said. “This part of Obamacare and the bias against rural hospitals has deprived rural citizens of healthcare they enjoyed before Obamacare came along. I’m for repealing Obamacare.” Brooks said the government needs to be taken out of the equation when it comes to healthcare. “I’m for people having the liberty and freedom to decide for themselves where they want to get healthcare without the government tilting the scales one way or another,” Brooks said. “Additionally I

don’t want the government between doctors and patients. I want the doctors and patients being the ones that decide the best healthcare, not bureaucratics in D.C. Or elsewhere.” Brooks said Washington D.C.can help with larger infrastructure projects but when it comes to county and state roads and city streets, much of the burden of the decision making process lies with state, county and city officials. “My job is to be sure we have proper resources for United States highways and interstates,” Brooks said. “Granted, because of the political dynamics involved, we give to the state governments block monies they can spend as they wish at the state, county and city level. I want the federal government when it helps to not pick and choose which roads are most important but allow elected officials to make that call without interference by federal bureaucrats.”

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ecently, we were visiting with relatives and, unfortunately, the television was on a news channel most of the time. This relative watches the nonstop arguing and fussing all day, every day. It never lets up. In fact, the relative complained more than once about the news channel not covering the real issues – at least, the ones she thought should be covered. She complained that the hosts were letting certain politicians off too easy. In other words, the 24/7 news cycle has created a monster it cannot control: we aren’t outraged enough! As Europe teeters on the brink of World War III, it has been awe-inspiring to see the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people as they fight off the Russian invasion. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, comedian-turned-politician, has certainly been impressive and his leadership has earned the admiration of people all over the world. Here in the United States,

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist however, we are so busy trying to attack one another that we would probably never realize a true enemy appearing on our doorstep the way Russia did with Ukraine. I am really starting to doubt our ability as a nation to break free from our phones and televisions, devices that only serve to reinforce our existing views and opinions. There are those who would say that the mainstream media is to blame. Certainly, they had the market to themselves for generations. The newspaper, radio, and television conglomerates monopolized what we consumed. And there were times in which they were proven to have biased reporting that was slanted in one direction or another. Having said that, the proliferation of news channels devoted to every possible viewpoint,

and the seemingly thousands of websites offering variations on conspiracy theories, have certainly muddied the waters. What is news? Where are the Edward R. Murrow types who give it to us straight? The answer I have tried to find for myself is: watch the network news and the local news. Stay away from the left- or rightleaning cable channels and conspiracy theory websites. I don’t want to give time in my day to these people yelling at each other. There’s a reason the highest-rated news programs are those evening news shows on NBC, CBS, and ABC, anchored by Lester Holt, Norah O’Donnell, and David Muir. They are trusted anchors and they give it to us as straight as they can. And since the nightly news is only 30 minutes, they give us a survey of what is going on without having panelists come on the show to argue. It may be an old school way to watch the news, but you might find yourself less agitated if you give it a try.

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Alabama Senior Services Department By BETH CHAPMAN

mong the agencies recognized in the governor’s cabinet is the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS). It is the one agency with guaranteed longevity because there is one thing for certain – we are all going to be senior citizens at some point in our lives. We pray we are anyway. Fortunate for us and those we love, we have an outstanding department of senior services with many benefits for those they serve. The agency has many responsibilities which include but are not limited to providing meals for qualified senior citizens, assisting with prescription drug medications, and Medicare and caregiver resources. According to the ADSS website, Commission-

er Jean Brown says the department’s purpose is to “preserve the independence and dignity of Alabama’s seniors and disabled population.” They do a good job at it, too. The department even has its own hall of fame. Since 1983, the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame has honored hundreds of Alabamians aged 60 and older for their exceptional contributions to older Alabamians in their communities. ADSS is currently seeking nominations for its 2022 hall of fame inductions. If you know of couples who have been married 65 years or longer or individuals who are 100 years of age or older, they qualify to be honored by the hall of fame. Also, individuals who have done outstanding work with seniors can be nominated for induction as well.

Think about people in your community who go out of their way to assist senior citizens and nominate them. It could be a director of senior adults at your church or the local parks and recreation department senior director, a doctor, nurse or more. If you or an organization to which you belong are interested in making a nomination, visit AlabamaAgeline.gov for a nomination form. The deadline for this year’s nominations is May 1. Award winners will be announced this summer and honored in an induction ceremony in August. If you or someone you love needs assistance with programs for senior citizens or help for people with disabilities, and caregivers, ADSS recently updated its Guide to Services directory, which is available on its website at AlabamaAgeline.gov.

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Young Boozer, State Treasurer

oung Boozer is state treasurer, again, and deservedly so. Boozer was first elected as Alabama’s State Treasurer in 2010. He did an excellent job during his first four years and was reelected in 2014 without opposition. Thus, serving eight consecutive years as state treasurer. He could have been elected to a third four-year stint. However, constitutionally he was term limited to two successive terms. John McMillan was elected treasurer in 2018, after serving eight successful years as Agriculture Commissioner. Mr. Boozer was not ready to leave public service, so he agreed to become Assistant Superintendent of Banking with Superintendent Mike Hill. During last year’s regular legislative session, the legislature passed a medical cannabis bill along with the legislation to allow for medical marijuana. They created an agency to oversee the prescription and regula-

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist tory process. The commission asked John McMillan to be Executive Director of the Cannabis Commission. Governor Kay Ivey subsequently appointed Young Boozer to McMillan’s remaining 15-month term ending in 2022. Boozer is running for reelection this year. He easily will be elected for another full four-year term through 2026. That will make him the longest serving treasurer in state history. The legendary Agnes Baggett currently holds the record. Young Boozer is perfectly scripted to be state treasurer. He grew up in Tuscaloosa and went to college at Stanford University. The elite California college is known for producing nation-

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Breaking down America’s energy

his should make Americans ask the fundamental question: what is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil company provides? After all, they both sell energy to all United States citizens. The difference is that natural gas and electricity are sold in the form of a public good whereas oil is sold in the form of a private good. Accordingly, on the grounds of promoting national security, the United States Congress should convert all oil companies to utility companies. This would eliminate the windfall profits and force the oil industry to earn just enough income to cover operating expenses just as natural gas and electric utility companies are required to do. The resulting drop in gasoline prices would further stimulate the economy and lighten the energy stranglehold upon the United States by the Middle East. It would also eliminate the influence of the oil lobby. In this case, desperate times call for deliberate measures. But as pathetic as the energy policy is in the United States the effort to develop alternative sources of energy won’t really be accelerated until the oil dries up and the Saudi’s place solar cells all across their desert and then sell us the electricity. Joe Bialek

al entrepreneurs and bank presidents. Young graduated with honors and then went to Wharton Business School for a masters in business. He went on to have a successful career as a national and international banker. He came home to be Executive Vice President of Colonial Bank in Montgomery. Young served on the Stanford University Board of Trustees from 2003 to 2008. Therefore, you would have to say that he is probably the most qualified person to have ever served as Alabama’s State Treasurer because, essentially, the state treasurer is the state’s banker. He is uniquely qualified and is doing the job for the right reasons. Young Boozer is one of the best political names I have ever seen. It is a name you remember. However, this Young Boozer is Young Boozer III. His father, Young Boozer II was a legendary football hero and businessman. The original Young Boozer was in the

timber business in Geneva County and was Mayor of Samson. He died at age 33 of flu during the Flu Pandemic of 1918-1919. His widow moved the family to Dothan where Young Boozer II went to high school. Young Boozer II was a superstar high school baseball and football player and student. He was brought to play both sports at the University of Alabama. In his class was the great Dixie Howell who was also from the wiregrass and also in that class was a lanky kid from Fordyce, Arkansas named Paul “Bear” Bryant. This trio of Dixie Howell, Bear Bryant and Young Boozer went out on a train to Pasadena, California and beat Stanford in the 1935 Rose Bowl and established the south and especially the University of Alabama as a football power to be reckoned with forever. Young Boozer II was a hero of that Rose Bowl game. He intercepted a pass in the waning moments of that game and

clinched the victory. Young Boozer II went on to be an ultra-successful businessman in Tuscaloosa. He was involved with Coach Bryant in several successful business ventures. Young Boozer II started and built Cotton States Life Insurance Company which he ultimately sold to Alfa Insurance, and it made him very wealthy. He was a gregarious, unassuming man, who was always smiling and joyous. Our current state treasurer, Young Boozer III, has a son who is appropriately named Young Boozer IV. What if this Young Boozer has a son and he names him Young Boozer? He will be named Young Boozer the fifth. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Alabama Food Bank Association awarded STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Alabama Food Bank Association announced last week that they had the honor of receiving the Turnip the Beet Bronze Award for work during last year’s Summer Food Service Program participation. Every year the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recognizes 84 summer meal organizations across the nation. The award is given to organizations who perform exceptional service while providing meals for the children of Alabama when school is not in session. “We truly thank all the organizations who provided meals during the summer for our children in Alabama,” said Mrs. Angelice Lowe, Alabama Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs Director.

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The Alabama Food Bank Association announced last week that they had the honor of receiving the Turnip the Beet Bronze Award for work during last year’s Summer Food Service Program participation.

“Children in local communities depend on these organizations for nutrition during the summer, in order to be ready both mentally and physically once school

begins each year.” The Turnip the Beet Award was created to showcase sponsors who are going above and beyond to ensure that children are

receiving quality meals that are both nutritious and appetizing. “To be reorganized by the Alabama Department of Education for our work on the Summer Feeding Program is a tremendous honor,” said Kim Lawkis, Chief Operations Officer Alabama Food Bank Association. “It’s extra special as the Alabama Food Bank Association team, along with every other meal sponsor, had to rethink, replan, and reconnect our program to hungry children during the pandemic. We are thankful to ALSDE for recognizing that hard work and heavy lift by awarding our team the bronze Turnip the Beet award.” The Alabama Food Bank Association summer meals program was able to continue operation during the pandemic because of strong partnerships with front line sites, unwavering support from their national partner, Share our Strength, and loyal vendor,

Trio Community Meals, who showed up every day to deliver nutritious meals to program sites. The Alabama Food Bank Association has served 1,122,671 meals over the last five years and 69 percent of those were served during the pandemic. The Alabama Food Bank Association works to end hunger by assisting the food bank network in obtaining more food and funds, fostering public awareness of the food banks’ mission and creating partnerships to help alleviate hunger in Alabama. Every day, the eight food banks in Alabama partner with a statewide network of food donors, emergency food pantries and soup kitchens to provide food to hungry people. Fighting hunger requires significant funding for every step of the process — from acquiring food, to storing the food, to transporting the food to people in need. Learn more at alfba.org.

HDD to bore under river By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Fiber for internet could soon be under the Tallapoosa River in Tallassee connecting the two sides of town to the world wide web. HDD Broadband’s Larry Rodgers asked the Tallassee City Council for permission to bring an encasement to the east side of the river somewhere between the bottom and top of the stairs behind Tallassee City Hall. Currently the only option is to lay conduit across the old bridge no longer used by traffic and Rodgers is hoping to make a bore of 16 to 20

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HDD’s Larry Rodgers speaks to the Tallassee City Council about his company’s desire to install fiber internet under the Tallapoosa River.

inches to allow space for other utility companies. “It is very hard to maintain,” Rodgers told the council at its Tuesday meeting. “It may take away some of the danger of utilities hanging on the bridge. I did go across it. Nobody needs to.” Rodgers is approaching the city council because he needs permission from the city to have a spot for the directional bore on the east side of the river. Without the permission of the city, HDD’s next location is one mile downstream to cross under the river. Rodgers is hopeful HDD can land at the bottom of the stairs for multiple reasons. “Part of why I’m interested in doing that is there is tons of old cabling, coax, telephone cable and fiber belonging to a few companies on the old bridge on the poles,” Rodgers said. The location would also be less costly for Rodgers

and would ease leasing space in the encasement to other utility companies. A location at the top of the hill brings the project cost to $1 million. Either location would see all costs footed by Rodgers and HDD. “When we directional drill in rock, we are not always perfectly able to determine where this is going,” Rodgers said. “You don’t steer as well in rock as you do in dirt. You don’t always get to pick your spot. Sometimes you don’t steer as fast.” Rodgers said the location at the bottom of the stairs doesn’t allow much space for the drilling operation to surface between an old tunnel from the filter plant and the site. Rodgers said he needed permission from the city to use the locations before going further with the process of obtaining permission from Alabama Power Company. Rodg-

ers said he hopes to start the project by mid summer. Mayor John Hammock abstained from discussion and voting on the matter as his company Hammock Consulting is employed by HDD. Hammock Consulting was formed in December. Rodgers said he and Hammock had talked about the drilling project about a year ago. In other action the Tallassee City Council: • Approved an agreement with the Tallassee Board of Education where the school board provides the city $60,000 per year for the school resource officer and $16,000 per year for crossing guards. The funding helps cover the costs incurred by the Tallassee Police Department. • Approved minutes of the March 8 meeting. • Tabled a decision on a donation to Tallassee Softball until after a finance committee meeting. • Approved alcohol licenses for Hari Package Store and Tallassee Marathon. • Approved an Arbor Day Proclamation. Councilmember Terrel Brown was absent from the meeting. The next scheduled meeting of the Tallassee City Council is 5 p.m. Tuesday April 12.

Albritton honored for decades of ministry STAFF REPORT Walter M. Albritton Jr. is no stranger to First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka. It’s a church he first attended in 1940 and later it’s where he answered the call to ministry. Now with 71 years of ministry service in the United Methodist Church, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis presented Albrit- ALBRITTON ton with a Proclamation of Ministry from the City of Wetumpka, along with a key to the city. Born March 24, 1932, Albritton’s family started attending First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka in 1940 after Rev. Si Mathison came out to the family farm and

invited them to church. Albritton was involved in the Methodist Youth Fellowship when he sensed God’s calling on his life. Mathison continued to mentor Albritton and helped him to articulate his call into the ministry. One Sunday Albritton went down to the altar right in front of the lectern where his son Rev. Matt Albritton now preaches and committed his life to ministry. Then on March 18, 1951, he was licensed to preach. Albritton’s first church appointment was the LaPlace Circuit in Macon County September 5, 1953. Albritton has served all over the Alabama/ West Florida conference with the exception of his time at the Board of Evangelism in Nashville, Tennessee from 1968-1972. Albritton continues to serve at St. James United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and is currently the Pastor Emeritus.

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ALEA and the Alabama Department of Transportation are launching a campaign to promote safety along Alabama interstate highways.

ALEA and ALDOT launch interstate safety campaign STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are launching a campaign to promote safety along Alabama interstate highways. According to a press release from ALEA, roughly 13 percent of roadway fatalities occurred within Alabama in 2020 along interstate highways. As part of the campaign, additional ALEA Troopers will be assigned to specific locations along the 669 miles of Alabama’s interstate highways, starting with I-85 through Montgomery, Macon and Lee counties. Troopers will have a greater presence in these areas to address a variety of dangerous driving behaviors. “We continue to see far too many crashes along Alabama’s interstate system,” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. “Therefore, we are taking deliberate steps and proactive measures with the assistance of the Alabama Department of Transportation to reduce the number of crashes occurring on our interstates.” ALDOT is using innovative engineering and roadway design to help prevent crashes. The department has installed cable barriers along Alabama’s interstates to prevent median cross-over and head-on collisions. ALDOT is also using road resurfacing technology that improves surface friction, so that drivers have more control over their vehicles and are less likely to hydroplane on wet

roadways. ALDOT also performs ongoing repairs to the roadway, bridges, and damaged guard rails and cable barriers. Through its Drive Safe Alabama public information campaign, ALDOT is bringing attention to the great need for highway safety, especially the need to always wear a seat belt. In 2020, 932 people died on Alabama roads. Almost 60 percent of those people were not wearing a seat belt. Drive Safe Alabama provides online and educational safe driving information through Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms, as well as through TV, radio, billboards and community outreach. “ALDOT is committed to highway safety through the engineering and maintaining of the state’s transportation infrastructure and making the public aware of how to stay safe on the road,” said George Conner, Deputy Director of Operations, ALDOT. “Understanding the impact that driver behavior has on safety, we strongly support ALEA in its work to enforce traffic safety laws and bring attention to the role drivers play in making our interstate highways safer.” “We are absolutely dedicated to ensuring we reach our overall goal of reducing crashes in order to see zero loss of life on Alabama roadways,” said Colonel Jimmy Helms, Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety. “We are fully committed to addressing the safety issues along our roadways. The overall goal of this campaign is to ensure everyone who chooses to travel arrives to their destination safely.”

ALEA and ALDOT offer specific safety tips to help prevent crashes: •Travel at a safe distance from other drivers. Following too closely to another vehicle is one of the leading contributing factors in crashes. • Move over. By law, motorists must move over or reduce speed when approaching law enforcement or emergency vehicles, including tow trucks. If it is not safe to move over, the driver must slow to a speed that is at least 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, unless otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. • Remain attentive around large vehicles and semi-trucks. Those traveling alongside larger vehicles should keep in mind that larger vehicles have limited maneuverability, longer stopping distances and bigger blind spots. • Plan ahead. Adjust travel plans or allow extra time if traveling busier roadways, especially during the busiest parts of the day. • Phone Down/Buckle Up. Focus on driving by putting aside cell phones and other items that may be distracting. All passengers should wear a seat belt, front seat and back seats. Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Studies show that wearing a seat belt can reduce risk of fatal injury and moderate to critical injury by approximately 50 percent. • Slow down and use caution, especially when traveling through work zones. Speeding is a leading contributing factor in all fatal crashes.

Philanthropic organization honors Charles Price at gala STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Alabama Civil Justice Foundation (ACJF) will honor former Presiding Circuit Court Judge Charles Price for his legacy of service to the state as an attorney, a jurist, a legal scholar, and a community servant at its 30th Anniversary Gala in May. According to a press release from the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, there is no better example of Judge Price’s commitment to work for the betterment of Alabama than the 32 years he served as a model Circuit Judge for Montgomery County, retiring in 2015 as Presiding Judge. A graduate of Virginia Union University and George Washington University of Law (with honors), his professional path led him first to the United States Department of Justice, and then back to his native Alabama where he became an Assistant At-

torney General. Later, he served with distinction as Acting District Attorney for Escambia County, Alabama and Assistant District Attorney for Montgomery County. Additionally, his ethical standards and unflinching courage in protecting the rights of all was recognized in 1997 when he received the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award and the National Education Association’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Humanitarian Award. In 2009, the Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to rename the Montgomery County Courthouse the Phelps-Price Justice Center. “We are truly excited about this upcoming event to recognize a pioneer for justice who has made a lasting impact on this state and his community as well as to celebrate our legacy of philanthropy,” Nikki Tucker Davis, ACJF Executive Director, said. In addition to recognizing Judge Price, ACJF will celebrate 30 years of philan-

thropy. Founded in 1992, ACJF is a statewide grantmaking organization that has awarded more than $15 million to nonprofit organizations that offer essential programs and services to children, families, and seniors as well as to organizations that provide civil legal aid and support other justice related initiatives. The funds raised at this year’s event will enable ACJF to conduct its mission of helping those in need. With funds from the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Program, ACJF’s philanthropic endeavors are possible because of the generosity of Alabama lawyers who work diligently for justice in the courtroom and in their communities. “ACJF is proud to represent attorneys who support our efforts to demonstrate a genuine concern for the disadvantaged in our state and to assist in turning this concern into genuine help for those who need it most,” Davis said. The 30th Anniversary

Gala and Salute to Judge Charles Price will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Montgomery Renaissance Conference Center in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The event is open to the public and tickets are available at https://acjf30th. swell.gives/. For more information, contact the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation at (334) 263-3003 or info@acjf.org.

Millbrook Police Investigators released photos of two subjects wanted for burglary and theft. One suspect is described as a white male and the second suspect is described as a black male.

Millbrook police investigating burglary STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Millbrook Police Department is investigating a burglary of a business and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspects. Millbrook Police Investigators released photos of two subjects wanted for burglary and theft. On March 19 at approximately 3:26 a.m., one suspect described as a white male and the second suspect described as a black male made forcible entry into a business by throwing a rock through a window in the 4500 Block of Highway 14 in Millbrook. The subjects stole 20 cartons of Newport Cigarettes valued at $1,720.00. Both subjects left the area on foot. If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects or their whereabouts, please immediately call police or CrimeStoppers using the 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your tip may lead to a cash reward If you need to stay anonymous call CrimeStoppers.

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Gaither Vocal Band, featuring Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith will join Bill Gaither and other artists Saturday in Montgomery.

Grammy winning gospel artist coming to Montgomery STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the “Something Good Is About To Happen Tour” as he brings his multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band to the Frazer Church in Montgomery, on Saturday, April 2 at 6 p.m. Taking the stage in 2022 with Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band, featuring Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith, will be

popular female vocalist, Ladye Love Smith and talented male vocalist, Gene McDonald, as well as Gaither’s musical entourage, comprised of Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt and Greg Ritchie. Tickets for the 2022 Something Good Is About To Happen Tour stop in Montgomery at the Frazer Church, located at 6000 Atlanta Highway on Saturday, April 2, are still available. To purchase tickets or receive additional information visit www.gaither. com.

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The Lost Cities of Lake Martin A nd Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests bearing the ark of the covenant had stood; and they are there to this day. - Joshua 4:21-22 You’ve probably heard of the lost city of Atlantis, haven’t you? But have you heard of the lost towns of Benson, Irma and Susannah? According to ancient legends, Atlantis was once a great metropolis in the middle of what we now call the Atlantic Ocean. A cataclysmic earthquake sent the fabled city to the bottom of the ocean. There’s no real evidence that Atlantis ever existed and even less that it still does, deep beneath the sea. But Benson, Irma and Susannah were real towns. 100 years ago in those little towns, real people lived in real houses and shopped in real stores. They worked in real mines, farmed real fields, shopped in real stores and worshiped in real church buildings. What’s left of those communities now lies in a giant watery grave known as Lake Martin, Alabama. The power company that built the dam that produced the lake that submerged those towns offered property owners market value for their land, buildings and houses that had to be evacuated. That was not much help for many tenant farmers who lived there but owned no property. The power company moved

over 900 graves from one of those communities. Some residents refused to allow their dead to be moved, choosing instead for them to be buried again, this time under the lake. The power company insists that most of the structures were moved or demolished for safety reasons, and that old building foundations and road beds are about all that’s left of the towns. Yet scuba divers say they have located a church building intact and other structures deep below the water on the lake bed. Of course there are some not so ancient legends about mysterious sounds and other phenomena associated with the drowned communities. Whatever is down there is probably more like ruins than a “lost city of Atlantis” after 100 years under water. But the underwater sites testify, saying in their cold, silent voices, “Benson, Irma and Susannah were really here.” Joshua 4 relates what Joshua did to commemorate the day when Israel walked across the dry bed of the Jordan River. He commanded representatives from each of the tribes to pick up a stone and bring it up out of the river on the Canaan side. There, Joshua built a monument so Israel would remember how God brought them across the Jordan on dry land. It was a testimonial that the Lord heaped the waters far upstream until the whole multitude crossed over into the promised land. That monument was the one Joshua said

the children would ask about in years to come. Israel’s leader wanted the parents to have a ready answer. The next generation needed to know that God dried up the Jordan to bring Israel into Canaan, just as he delivered Israel fresh out of Egypt at the Red Sea 40 years earlier. But the text also tells us about another monument that the kids wouldn’t know to ask about unless they heard the story of how Joshua set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan where the priests had stood. Those stones disappeared from view when the river returned to its normal flood season appearance. But they were there, an unseen testimony that “Israel was here.” Those two monuments, one visible and one invisible, remind me of two memorials that are part of our experience as Christians. The monument on the west bank of the Jordan, visible to all who passed by, reminds me of the Lord’s Supper. Christians around the world still take it over two thousand years after Jesus taught the disciples to remember him with this simple meal. The bread represents Christ’s body, given for us. The cup represents his blood, shed for remission of our sins. The Lord’s Supper is a visible memorial. Whenever we take it, Paul said, we “proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” The invisible monument Joshua erected in the middle of the Jordan

MIKE MCELROY Columnist reminds me of baptism. Baptism is also a memorial of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. We experienced and participated in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ when we were baptized into Christ. Baptism is a poignant reminder of what Jesus did for us. It also reminds us that we are supposed to be dead to sin and raised to walk a new life of godliness and holiness in Christ. Our baptism may be “buried” in the past by many years that have accumulated since we obeyed the gospel, even as Susannah, Irma and Benson are buried deep in Lake Martin. We may witness others’ baptisms, but we can see ours only in our memory of it. Still, it testifies to us that we have been initiated into death to self and new life in Christ. When we remember it, we reflect far more on what God did for us, not what we have done for him. It reminds us that following Jesus begins and continues with submission to Christ’s commands. And it preaches the resurrection to our hearts, that Jesus really died, really was buried and really was raised according to the Scriptures. Let’s savor and appreciate both memorials — the Lord’s Supper and our baptism. They remind us of Jesus, the ground of our confidence and the basis of our hope.

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)

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BAPTIST 4345 Friendship Road Bethlehem East Liberty Baptist Church 7561 Upper River Road 574 Liberty Road Calvary Baptist Church Mount Zion Baptist Church 293 N Wesson Street 64 Log Circle Word of Life Providence Primitive Baptist 501 Sims Avenue Church Carrville Baptist Church 4850 Chana Creek Road 2436 Notasulga Road Refuge Baptist Church East Tallassee Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road 314 Central Boulevard River Road Elam Baptist Church 239 Lower Tuskegee Road 4686 Notasulga Road Riverside Heights Hispanic Mission First Baptist Church 495 Little Road 1279 Friendship Road Rock Springs Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church 375 Rigsby Road 1024 Flat Rock Road Rock Springs Baptist Church Friendship 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 140 Gin Street Macedonia Christian Church 2685 Macedonia Road Mount Olive Congregational Christian Church NACCC 492 Kent Road Oak Heights Church of Christ 74 Manning Circle Tallassee Church of Christ 209 Gilmer Avenue Wind Rain & Fire Ministries International 1201 Gilmer Avenue Vessel Church 84632 Tallassee Highway, Eclectic, AL 36024 God’s Church, Campfire Ministries

or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee.com or call us: 334-2832195. FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”

209 Barnett Bouelvard Tallassee, AL 36078 The Lord Our Righteousness Center, Inc. 4566 Claud Road Eclectic, AL 36024 Tallassee First Assembly of God 185 Friendship Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Avenue METHODIST East Tallassee United Methodist Church 101 Central Boulevard First United Methodist Church

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Elmore County’s Zion Reed signs with Florida State College at Jacksonville By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Elmore County senior basketball forward Zion Reed was ready to get out of the state of Alabama, so when the opportunity presented itself, he didn’t let it pass. Reed, a forward for the Panthers’ basketball team, signed his National Letter of Intent with the Florida State College basketball program in Jacksonville, Florida. When doing so, he became the first Elmore County basketball player to sign since 1987, a whopping 35 years ago. “I just wanted to get out of Ala-

bama and do something better for myself,” Reed said. “It feels good. It’s really a dream come true. I still don’t think it’s real, but I know it is. I’ve worked so hard at it and it’s like my dreams really came true.” Reed first got into contact with the Florida State College coaching staff in the last game of his high school career. In the Elmore County’s loss to Sipsey Valley in the state championship, Reed said FSCJ head coach Frank Burnell was there to watch Sipsey Valley star and Mississippi State signee Martavious Russell.

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Elmore County senior forward Zion Reed (middle) celebrates signing See REED, Page B2 his National Letter of Intent with Florida State College at Jacksonville.

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4Stanhope Elmore at Tallassee 4Central Phenix City at Elmore County 4Edgewood Academy at Autauga Academy 4Holtville at St. James

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4Brewbaker Tech at Tallassee*, DH 4Elmore County at Chilton County

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4Stanhope Elmore at Pike Road Tournament 4Wetumpka at Bob Jones Tournament

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Holtville pitcher Todd Wilson started and allowed two runs in three innings on Thursday afternoon.

Holtville baseball drops game to Chilton County By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Holtville baseball team fought and clawed its way back into the game, but Chilton County’s small ball offense was too much to handle on Thursday afternoon. Chilton County beat Holtville, 11-7, in a non-division game over the two team’s Spring Break. The Tigers (4-8) scored nine runs across the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to take a commanding lead.

“We just didn’t make plays when we needed to make plays,” Holtville coach Scott Tubbs said. “They hit ground balls, and we just didn’t make the plays. You aren’t going to win many when you do that.” After being down, 7-2, in the fifth, Holtville (14-4) scored five runs to tie the game back up, but Chilton County wasted no time taking the lead back. The Tigers led off the top of the sixth by reaching base via error, and Holtville’s Sam Silas was pulled from the mound.

Senior submarine pitcher Kason Shaffer came in to pitch and was able to get ground balls, but most were either just knocked down in the infield or thrown to the wrong base. Four straight Chilton County hitters hit choppers or ground balls into the infield, and the Tigers scored two runs because of it. The same happened in the top of the seventh inning, with three infield singles and a single to left field scoring two more runs to put the Tigers up, 11-7. Six of the eight batters that

put the ball into play off Shaffer didn’t make it out of the infield. “Some of those were high choppers and some of those were tough plays to make,” Tubbs said. “Those are still plays we need to make. We never should have given up nine runs in the last three innings. That’s just not making plays and not being efficient on the mound and not being competitive at the plate. Everything that you can imagine is going wrong is going wrong.” See GAME, Page B2

Spring Break is over, and now it’s time for area play

ow that Spring Break is officially out of the way, baseball and softball season is entering its best part of the season. It’s area baseball and softball time. A few teams in Elmore County have already started playing area games before Spring Break, but now every team is starting, and there’s some mighty good looking games on the schedule the next few weeks. Just looking at this week, there’s two baseball series that really, really intrigue me. Both series started on Tuesday, so Game 1 of the series has already been played by the time this column is in print. But the two series are Wetumpka versus Stanhope Elmore and Holtville versus Marbury. Wetumpka versus Stanhope Elmore is a series matchup I’ve been looking forward to since I started this job last summer. Both teams are loaded with college talent, and

DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor both teams are off to great starts to the season. On Tuesday, the two teams played at Wetumpka, and they’ll finish out the threegame series with a double header on Thursday at Stanhope Elmore. As of writing this column on Friday, March 25, Wetumpka has a 13-2 overall record. The Indians have bullied teams this year, outscoring teams by over 100 runs already and their only loss since their season opener came to Auburn, which is the No. 1 ranked team in Class 7A.

Stanhope Elmore is no slouch either, as they’re off to a 12-7 start this year but have played arguably the toughest schedule in the county. They’ve got losses two losses to Opelika, two to Oak Mountain, and single losses to Shelby County, Elmore County and Cullman. Wetumpka swept this series last season, but it’s a new year. Who knows what is going to happen. As good as both team’s offenses are, I’m excited to see the pitching matchups. I don’t know who each team will throw on what day, but there’s plenty of pitching talent on both teams. For Stanhope, there’s Colin Woodham (3-3, 1.20 ERA), Zach Stevens (3-2, 3.11 ERA), Colton Walls (2-1, 1.61), and Evan Duncan (4-0, 0.87) available for the week. As you can tell looking at their numbers, runs usually come at a premium. See SPRING, Page B2

4Wetumpka at Tallassee SATURDAY, APRIL 2

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4Stanhope Elmore at Smiths Station, DH 4Demopolis at Wetumpka, DH

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4Stanhope Elmore at Pike Road Tournament 4Wetumpka at Bob Jones Tournament MONDAY, APRIL 4

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4Stanhope Elmore at ACA High School Softball 4Maplesville at Holtville

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4Enterprise at Stanhope Elmore TUESDAY, APRIL 5

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4Tallassee at Reeltown Stanhope Elmore at Trinity 4Wetumpka at Benjamin Russell* 4Holtville at Elmore County* 4Cornerstone Christian at Edgewood Academy

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4Tallassee at Brewbaker Tech* 4Marbury at Elmore County* 4Jemison at Holtville* Benjamin Russell at Wetumpka* 4Pike Road at Stanhope Elmore 4Cornerstone Christian at Edgewood Academy

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4Holtville at Pike Road 4Tallassee at Elmore County 4Wetumpka at Prattville 4Stanhope Elmore at LAMP *denotes area games

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SPRING

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Wetumpka’s stats aren’t available, but there’s plenty of pitching on the Indians’ roster. Doug Johnson and Jaxon Shineflew will both get starts against Stanhope, and we’ll see how the rest of the series plays out. It’s going to be one heck of a series. The other one I’m looking forward to this week is Holtville and Marbury. This is an interesting series. Holtville is pretty dang good this year, but they seem to be playing their worst baseball of the season currently. As of Friday, they’ve lost three of their last four games but are hoping to get back on track. Holtville will host Marbury on Tuesday, then travel to Marbury for a double header on Thursday afternoon. Ace Todd Wilson likely pitched on Tuesday, and that leaves a couple of pitchers available for the other two games. That list includes Drey Barrett, Sam Silas, Tanner Potts, and so on. Holtville will also give Marbury pitchers everything they want as the Bulldogs have one of the most talented lineups in the state. Holtville is batting nearly .400 as a team on the year. Holtville has four starters hitting over .400 through 18 game this year, while four more are hitting in the mid .300s. Those boys can hit it all over the park. Marbury, on the other hand, is an interesting team to look at. They have a 9-10 record on the year, but they’ve played a pretty tough schedule. They have beaten St. Paul’s, Pike Road, and Chilton County this year, so they’re no slouch. They’ve lost twice to Wetumpka, twice to Bob Jones, once to Stanhope Elmore and once to Shelby County as well as some other games. I haven’t personally seen Marbury this year, and their stats aren’t available, but just looking at what they’ve done this year, this could be a better matchup than I originally thought would be at the beginning of the season. These aren’t the only baseball area series this week, as Elmore County and Jemison play their three-game series as well as Tallassee and Brewbaker Tech. Next week, April 4-8, there are some more good area games. Wetumpka and Benjamin Russell play, and the biggest highlight baseball wise will be on Holtville and Elmore County. Also that week, on the softball side of things, will be a good series between Wetumpka and Benjamin Russell. In 5A, Holtville plays Jemison, Elmore County plays Marbury and the Tallassee girls play Brewbaker Tech. There’s plenty of good action on the diamond in the next few weeks. DALTON MIDDLETON | THE TRIBUNE

Chilton County pitcher Katon Elijah earned the win after pitching five innings and allowing seven runs on Thursday.

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GAME Russell and Sipsey Valley may have won the game, but Reed performed so well that Martin was impressed with him and offered him a scholarship opportunity. When that happened, there was no way Reed was going to let the opportunity slip. He signed just a few weeks after the season ended, and now he’s trying to get to campus as quickly as possible. “As soon as I graduate, I’m going to ask my parents if I can go ahead and go to Florida,” Reed said. Reed is joining a young program as FSCJ didn’t have a single senior on its roster last season. The team did, however, feature some talented bigs who had successful seasons. Freshman wing GianFranco Grafals averaged 17 points per game and was named First-Team All-Conference, while center Ja’Derryus Eatmon earned second-team honors after averaging 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds. To be able to compete for a starting job, Reed is planning to work harder than anyone else as soon as he gets there, as he says his work ethic is what gave him this opportunity in the first place. Reed has the ability to succeed at the next level, and he showed that with his numbers in high school. At 6-foot5, he has the height and tools to be successful, and he averaged 10.6 points and 10.7 rebounds this season. He will have a chance to make an instant impact at FSCJ, which didn’t have as great of a team year as they were hoping last season. The Blue Wave went 0-19 last season and 0-13 in conference play.

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Holtville designated hitter Lane Talley had three hits in Thursday’s loss to Chilton County.

Holtville, which is currently ranked the No. 1 team play in AHSAA Class 5A by PBR Alabama as of Friday afternoon when deadline was met, has now lost three of their last four games to Chilton County, Beauregard and Stanhope Elmore. Holtville wrapped up its Spring Break over the weekend with a double header against St. James and two games against LAMP and Ramsay before they opened up area play on Tuesday against Marbury. As of Friday afternoon, Marbury has a 9-10 record after losing a double header to Wetumpka on Thursday. “I think the biggest thing we have to do to turn things around is go back to what we were doing at the beginning of the year,” Tubbs said. “We need to believe in ourselves and start having fun again and do the little things right. Right now, we aren’t having a lot of fun but that’s because of how we’re playing.”

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Community Calendar APR. 1 & 2

DOWNTOWN SPRING OPEN HOUSE - Enjoy the changing of the seasons by shopping small and eating locally in downtown Wetumpka!

APR. 4

LEADS ONLINE MEETING - Prior to the April 26 launch of its new state-of-the-art system, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division will conduct two online community meetings via Microsoft Teams providing the citizens of Alabama an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License System, simply known as LEADS. ALEA’s Driver License Division has scheduled two Microsoft Teams meetings at the following times: Southern half of Alabama: Monday, April 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Northern half of Alabama: Wednesday, April 6, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To join the meetings, follow these instructions: Southern half of Alabama -- including Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe, Clarke, Washington, Choctaw, Butler, Covington, Coffee, Geneva, Dale, Houston, Henry, Crenshaw, Pike, Barbour, Wilcox, Marengo, Dallas, Perry, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Chilton, Autauga, Lowndes, Coosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Tallapoosa, Macon, Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Russell, and Macon Counties -- Join Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer or mobile app go this link: https://teams.microsoft. com/_#/pre-join-calling/19:meeting_NmIxYTg0MjItZjA4ZC00YmI1LTkzOGMtNmJkYTYxNTMzMGU0@thread. v2 Or call in (audio only) Dial +1312-549-8313, enter 550390234# United States, Chicago when prompted. Use Phone Conference ID: 550 390 234#.

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COMMUNITY MARKET Wetumpka Community Market features 40+ vendors selling arts & crafts, baked goods, produce, plants, jewelry, etc! Open from 4 - 7 p.m.

APR. 15

ART WALK - Stroll through the streets of downtown Wetumpka and shop from a wide selection of talented local artists. Each Art Walk lasts from 4 - 8 p.m.

APR. 16

EARTH DAY SPRING MARKET – Wetumpka Pride and Earth Day celebration and the Wetumpka Spring Market will be held from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. April 16 at Wetumpka Farmer’s Market at 304 East Coosa Street. There will be a plant swap and plant care advice session from the Master Gardeners, as well as free t-shirts, food and vendors. Bagged recycled plastic bottles, newspapers, cardboard, books,

magazines, aluminum and steel cans will be collected.

APR. 22

ABILITY GAMES – The 2nd Annual Elmore County Ability Games will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Wetumpka Sports Complex. This event will allow students in the special needs program to participate in a day of fun and games. The event is sponsored by Special Education Adaptive P.E.

APR. 23

2022 COOSAPALOOZA BREWFEST - Enjoy tasting from nearly 50 craft breweries, with tickets available now at bigtickets.com. This event lasts from 3-6 p.m.

MAY 5

COMMUNITY MARKET Wetumpka Community Market features 40+ vendors selling arts & crafts, baked goods, produce, plants, jewelry, etc! Open from 4 - 7 p.m.

MAY 14

ART IN THE PARK - Everything’s Art! and Pennington Park will host Dadeville’s 3rd annual Everything’s Art in the Park (AITP) on May 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Pennington Park located at 121 N. Spring St. in downtown Dadeville. AITP will feature juried original oil, watercolor, and acrylic art, and crafts created by local and regional artists. AITP has become known for quality and original hand-made creations to include crafts, jewelry and artwork. The event will also host local food vendors and a free family-friendly live concert from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and bring your lawn chairs and coolers. Friendly, leashed pets welcome. Vendor applications can be obtained from Everything’s Art by sending an email to everythingsartguild14@gmail.com or calling 770-328-2094. Additional information may also be found on Everything’s Art and Pennington Park’s Facebook pages.

MAY 20

ART WALK - Stroll through the streets of downtown Wetumpka and shop from a wide selection of talented local artists. Each Art Walk lasts from 4 - 8 p.m.

MAY 24 - 31

MEMORIAL DAY - Pennington Park will observe Memorial Day 2022, beginning May 24 through May 31. Pennington Park will display over 2,000 American flags in honor of those former military members who have passed. Additionally, memorial markers will be placed to recognize deceased veterans by name, rank and service component but only 300 markers are available. If you would like a marker placed in Pennington Park to honor your loved one (and his/ her deceased spouse), please private message “Pennington Park” on Facebook with the individual’s name(s), rank and branch of service or call/text Kurt Pfitzner at 334-233-9852.

attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed.

JUNE 12

FA R M E R S M A R K E TPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@gmail.com or call 334-233-9851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free. Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed. P R E S C H O O L S TO RYTIME: 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 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 running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission. 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

JUN. 17

ART WALK - Stroll through the streets of downtown Wetumpka and shop from a wide selection of talented local artists. Each Art Walk lasts from 4 - 8 p.m.

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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. CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org. G A M B L E R S A N O N YMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/Wetumpka. Call 334-5670476 for more information. AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka. RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments. MAS TER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August. CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

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bigger than life’ Everyone has a story with Gardner Cameron By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Gardner Cameron was going to be president someday. If by the age of 16 Cameron could win over everyone in Wetumpka, Eclectic, Henderson and Old Alabama Town with not a negative word, surely he could be in the White House if he wanted to be. Instead of sweeping the world from its feet over the next few decades, Cameron’s short but fully lived life was celebrated way too soon last week. And a celebration it was — two and half hours of stories, music and more all remembering a well lived life. “You can’t stay on a time schedule with Gardner,” Cameron’s mother Teresa Champion said. “I got to thinking about it. What are we hurrying for? What’s important? Cellphones, video games? I said we are going to celebrate this child right. This is my last time to celebrate him. I’m going to send him out with a bang.” And a bang it was. Teenager after teenager and adult after adult came to the podium telling of their love of Cameron’s personality, Cameron’s love for others and Cameron’s mischievous ways. There were stories of exploding cans of sunscreen in a fire late at night. Strong enough to extinguish the blaze. “The day he was born I knew something was different,” Champion said. “To know Gardner was to love Gardner. He was an old soul. He had more friends in their 70s, 80s and 90s than 70, 80, 90 year old people have.” But Champion didn’t take credit for Cameron’s upbringing. “Everybody raised him,” Champion said. “I did not raise that boy. He was never mine. He was a people’s child. He has left an impact on all us. You were all so loved by him.” Rev. Rob Gulledge shared stories both as a pastor and a chaperone of

the Elmore County High School Maroon Machine Marching Band. “That little kid with all that enthusiasm, I would say with that of a labrador puppy but he wasn’t that tall. Let’s just say beagle puppy,” Gulledge said. “He would greet Mrs. Gulledge anytime she substituted in any classroom, anywhere on the campus of the middle school.” Many including Champion wore beads collected by Cameron as the band traveled to perform in Mardi Gras parades. “It’s a silly story, but let’s just think about what it shows – the insight of Gardner’s heart,” Gulledge said. Cameron was picking up beads from everywhere. People were giving him beads. “He kinda looked like a munchkin version of Mr. T,” Gulledge said. “The deal is he had a cervical collar made of cheap made in China mardi gras beads. He couldn’t move his neck.” Cameron would march the 3.1 miles of the parade route. “He was shucking and jiving, shaking his rue thing,” Gulledge said. “He was enjoying life and having a righteous good time.” Cameron would wear the beads home. Champion would pull the beads from Cameron’s room. Now beads are on crosses on Old Salem Road in Elmore County where Cameron left this world. Beads were next to his band uniform and scout uniform at his memorial service. Gulledge wore beads. Champion and more, but it wasn’t to celebrate what some call a “fraternity party gone bad.” “If you thought being a follower of Jesus Christ had to be boring, staunch and no fun, you didn’t know my buddy Gardner cause that boy knew how to take life by the tail,” Gardner said. Cameron had a way of connecting with everyone. It could be Legos, dressing in heels or a dress or play-

ing music. “There was a child that never grew out of Gardner Cameron,” Gulledge said. “I’m not saying he was childish but rather childlike. The goofy kid I knew as band chaperone and talking, we were talking about Boy Scouts when we weren’t talking about band.” Cameron was a Life Scout working on his Eagle project. Cameron was also leading others to church and God. Friends will continue on — in Cameron’s memory. Peyton Jackson in pageants. Tucker Mulder will continue with the track team at Elmore County High School. “I’m just really thankful for having him in my life,” Mulder said. “I think all of us should remember him as really uplifting and the great person he was.” Others shared stories of Cameron sharing secrets of crushes and bringing the victim of a ‘house rolling’ to join the fun after searching for a Dr. Pepper. Everyone knew Cameron’s love of the beverage. A few bottles can be found among the beads at the memorial on Old Salem Road. Cameron’s mischievous ways won over hearts. There was the eight ball launched through Maroon Marching Machine band director Anthony Vittore’s window. Halloween parties, root beer mistaken for beer, loops of video on a project to make it long enough, sinking a float at the lake, mud fights, attempts at spray tans and more stories of his antics were shared to the nearly 400 people gathered for Cameron’s memorial service in the Wetumpka Civic Center. “He did nothing that wasn’t 100 percent,” Vittore said. “Look at this room. It doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by divine intervention, God putting him here for a reason.” Vittore said the moment of Cameron’s death was marked in the sky. “I’m at the stop sign and there is the biggest rainbow I’ve ever seen in my life right in front of me,” Vittore said.

Elmore County High School band director Anthony Vittore speaks at the memorial service for Gardner Cameron.

“At that time I didn’t know what it was. It had to be five minutes after it happened.” Vittore said God has a plan for everyone at Cameron’s memorial. “His plan was to put Gardner in your life to make you better and me better,” Vittore said. “I can’t imagine my life without him. All the silliness, everything had a purpose. I will leave today knowing that I’m living my full potential for him. I will always be a different person because he was in it.” Champion said she has received thousands of messages acknowledging Cameron’s touch on Elmore County and beyond: Kind. Talented. Sweetheart. He was loved by so many. Watching him grow up was a joy. Sweet child. Bright. Honored to have known him. Unforgettable personality. I still see that little boy running barefoot at Henderson. So gracious. A Blessing. Now he is an angel. I loved him the first time I met him. He was my best friend. He was amazing. He was my role model. Gardner was not an average child. One of a kind. Unlike anyone I’ve met before. “Everybody took Gardner in as their own,” Champion said. “He was everybody’s child, grandchild. Everybody’s best friend.” Champion said one message especially touched her. “Gardner was a good friend in elementary school,” Champion said the message read. “I won’t ever forget his smile and laughter, his unique weirdness that I absolutely love. He was an amazing soul that I talked to about church multiple times but I’m not religious. This situation has pulled me to believe there is a God. I believe [Cameron] is in heaven singing and watching over our communities.” Champion said there is not enough time to share all the stories of Cameron. “There is no way to tell it all,” Champion said. “He was bigger than life.”

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