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Tallassee council navigating escalating costs

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer The City of Tallassee was hoping it could build a new wastewater treatment facility for around $5 million — after all that’s where project estimates put costs just a year ago. It even entered into a con-

sent decree with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management with a new treatment facility as part of its plan to bring effluent levels of treated water into range. But inflation has hit public projects too. Now a $17.3 million bid has the city going back to the drawing board trying to close the $12 million

gap in that project alone. “We don’t have the money to do this,” Councilman Bill Godwin said. “This is a disastrous situation. It ain’t nobody’s fault. I’m sure every business has been through it.” The city’s current wastewater treatment facility was built in 1972. Neptune had just

come online and GKN and Hanil weren’t on the horizon. Thanks to industrial and residential growth, the lagoons have reached capacity and are also needing work to bring things into compliance. The idea of the new wastewater treatment facility was to add one million gallons of daily

capacity to bring the city’s total treating capacity to 2.4 million gallons of wastewater per day. That was what was projected as needed to treat sewage when the prison was looking at locating in Tallassee. “I don’t think it’s a matter of See COSTS, Page A5

‘SLOW DOWN’ Marine patrol gives advice for safe boating

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer As temperatures rise, so does boat traffic on lakes and rivers. As boating traffic increases, so do the chances of a mishap. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Sr. Trooper Jonathan Walker offered a few tips to make boating safer and more enjoyable for the Memorial Day weekend and summer. “We are really stressing

boater safety and boater courtesy, not just for other boats but property owners by watching your wake,” Walker said. “If you are going to be skiing, tubing, wakeboarding or anything like that, try to stay out of the smaller sloughs and respect the property. Other boats need to stay away from those boats who are towing skiers, tubes and wake boarders.” Walker said alcohol has a different effect on the human body when con-

sumed outdoors exposed to the sun. “Three drinks out here on the water is about equivalent to nine drinks,” Walker said. “With the heat, you will feel the alcohol a lot quicker than if you were inside. If you are going to be operating a boat or think you are going to be operating a boat, just stay away from the alcohol.” While a boat is underway, all persons in the boat See BOATING, Page A5

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Tallassee police Chief Todd Buce was named full-time police chief for the city at the Monday night city council meeting.

Buce named Tallassee police chief the officers in the department know who they answer to. Todd Buce has been at “It lets everyone at the the helm of the Tallassee police department have a Police Department as sigh of relief,” Buce said. interim chief since last “There is not any of the year — but now his title ‘who is going to be leadis changing. Buce was ing them’ or anything like appointed police chief by that.” the Tallassee City Council Buce said the Tallasin a 6-1 vote at its Monday see Police Department is meeting. staffed with good people. “I’ve come to know “You are only as good and enjoy his friendship as as your weakest link and well as his professionalthey are all outstanding,” ism,” Councilman Jeremy Buce said. “They are the Taunton said. “I enjoy the boots on the ground and time we have had working the first to come into cona few things out whether it tact with things. I have full be wood or something at confidence in my people.” the police department.” Councilman Damian Buce said he is only as Carr was the lone dissentgood as the officers who ing vote in appointing work for the Tallassee Buce. Police Department. The See CHIEF, Page A5 naming of Buce also lets By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Obituaries MRS. ALETA CLOWER SMITHSON

Mrs. Aleta Clower Smithson, a resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma and formerly of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away peacefully with her family, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the age of 63. She was born in Tallassee, Alabama to Mr. Clyde Willis and Mrs. Marion Dean Clower. Aleta is survived by her daughters, Tiffany Knight (Andy) and Kayla Schwartz (Wes); step sons, Christopher and Bo Smithson; grandchildren, Caleb, Andrew and Noah Knight, Betty and Otto Schwartz; Emma, Aubrey and Charlee Smithson. She is also survived by her special beloved dogs. Aleta is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Smithson; parents, Mr. Clyde Willis and Mrs. Dean Clower and her brother, George Clower. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Tallassee,

Alabama. The family will receive friends Friday, May 20, 2022, from 9:00AM until 10:00AM at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 10:30AM in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tallassee, Alabama, with Andy Knight officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Tallassee, 1279 Friendship Road, Tallassee, Alabama 36078. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing. Tallassee, Alabama

SHEILA LAZENBY WILKERSON

Sheila Lazenby Wilkerson, 72, of Wetumpka, passed away May 19, 2022. She was born January 4, 1950 in Montgomery, AL. Visitation will begin at 12 pm with funeral service to follow at 2 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home

on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Rev. John Sparks will be officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. She is preceded in death by her parents, John F. and Macie Herring Lazenby; daughter, Robyn Wilkerson Lawrence; husband, John Wayne Wilkerson; and sister-in-law, Nan Lazenby. She is survived by her daughter, Ramona Blalock (David); grandchildren, David Lawrence (Becca), Xavier Lawrence, Brieanna Thompson, Charles Blalock, Branden Blalock, Bethany Blalock and Chelsea Haston (Chris); great-grandchildren, Chloe Haston and Chandler Haston; Natalie Robyn Skye Lawrence and Nevaeh Rose Souders; brother, Ronald F. Lazenby and nieces, Tara Woolwine (Grant) and Macy Lynne. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Eclectic, Alabama

Pet of the Week-Bennie

Bennie is a five-year-old female maybe Husky/ Lab mix, 55-60 lbs. This sweet, smiling lady was sadly turned in five-days after they got her because of shedding. She loves giving and getting attention and loves for her human to talk to her. We are told she is not good with cats but she is great with a much smaller dog she is kenneled with and also crate and leash trained. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $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 Bennie or any of our pets, our first step is our Adoption Application you can do here: https://elmorehumane.org/ adoption-application-online-form2.html . Once approved, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet & adopt. We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane. org for more information.

Humane Society of Elmore County News – 23 May ‘22 By REA CORD Executive Director Next Monday, 30 May, is Memorial Day and beside being a day off for many (Shelter will be closed), we do hope everyone will take some time today to pause and reflect on the true reason for this special day. So many brave men and women have given their lives for our freedom so please take time to reflect on the sacrifices they made for all of us. Memorial Day also signifies the start of summer and time spent on the water of which Alabama is blessed with her many lakes, rivers and even the Gulf. Many families take their dogs along for fun on the water (not too many take kitties), and we implore you to plan for your dog’s safety just like your own. Dogs on boats presents some new challenges if you have never dealt with that as some will love it and some will be scared to death. So, if your dog has never been on a boat, waiting until the busy Memorial Day weekend might not be the best idea. While your boat is home on its trailer or tied up at the dock, perhaps put your dog on the boat to explore it a few days before your outing. If you can run the

boat motor to let your dog get used to that sound that might also help your dog learn it won’t hurt him/her. Just like you, your dog needs its own personal flotation device (PFD) which it should wear while aboard. You can find PFD’s for pets in area pet, sport and outdoor stores and on many online stores as well – make sure to get the correct size for your dog to ensure your dog’s safety. Do a bit of research, as well, as a poorly designed PFD can be worse than none at all. One feature to look for is a good ‘handle’ on the top of the PFD as getting a dog out of the water and into the boat can be challenging enough and a sturdy handle can make all the difference in lifting a dog out of the water. We have had dogs rescued from the middle of Lake Martin brought to our shelter and never reclaimed. When in a body of water as large as Lake Martin, if a dog falls overboard and is not noticed it might not be able to make it to shore before tiring out. Like getting used to the boat, let your dog get used to its PFD before heading out on the water. Make sure to carefully supervise your dog and have a plan in mind for how you would retrieve your dog from the water (especially a larg-

er dog) should you need to get him back into your boat. Give your dog a shady, secure spot to rest, and pack a dog first aid kit in the event of hazards from fishing gear and walking around unfamiliar shores. One last caution might be to not feed your dog too much before going out in case it is susceptible to motion sickness – smaller snacks might work better than a big breakfast. Our dogs can get motion sickness just like we can so perhaps talk to your Vet for advice on what you can give your dog in the event it is exhibiting signs of sea sickness. Please also keep in mind that, just like people, not all dogs will enjoy being out on a boat all day, so, if you have one like that, let it chill at home in the air-conditioning. Preparing for your pet’s safety at all times is important, but just in case it might be a good idea to know where the closest Emergency Vet Clinic is to your location. We hope you will have no need of an Emergency Vet visit but knowing where to go could save a lot of time and anguish if you have to. We hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend while also honoring all who gave so much to ensure the freedoms we embrace!

Tallassee student named to Dean’s List ic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 GPA scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Christopher Pritchett of Tallassee Nationally recognized for academic was named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s excellence and as an outstanding eduList at Berry College. The Dean’s List cational value, Berry is an independent, honors students who posted an academ- coeducational, comprehensive liberal Staff report TPI Staff

arts college of approximately 2,100 students. For more than a century, the college has offered an education that balances intellectual exploration, practical learning and character development. Its 27,000-acre campus is the world’s largest.

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ALEA announces Lifesaving Awards Staff REPORT TPI Staff The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor announced the recipients of the agency’s Lifesaving Award and Certificate of Recognition for outstanding professionalism and skills displayed through heroic acts that saved the life of another as well as preserving public safety, while simultaneously upholding ALEA’s proud tradition of selfless service. Secretary Taylor presented the awards on Tuesday, May 18, to four ALEA Troopers within the Highway Patrol Division and one ALEA Corporal assigned to the Protective Services Division during a ceremony held at ALEA Headquarters, where both family and colleagues were in attendance. The event highlighted the remarkable stories detailed by ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director, Colonel Jimmy Helms and Protective Services Division Chief Stephen Tidwell. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “We are honored to be able to recognize these heroic and selfless individuals who, without fail, displayed the highest level of dedicated public service. Whether they are on or off duty, these individuals continuously look for opportunities to serve and answer the call. In moments of distress and dire need they went above and beyond to keep citizens safe.” Senior Troopers Tracy Steele, Ashley Fetter, Carter Allen and Cpl. James Phillips all received the Lifesaving Award because of their quick thinking and decision-making in separate incidents that resulted in the preservation of four lives. On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, Sr. Trooper Tracy Steele of the Jacksonville Highway Patrol Post was on duty when he stopped momentarily at a gas station and was approached by a woman choking and motioning for help. Trooper Steele quickly rendered aid to the citizen, successfully dislodging the food. He remained with her for a while after ensuring no further medical attention was required. The citizen later contacted Trooper Steele’s supervisor and described the incident while explaining she was diagnosed with autism which frequently causes her to suffer from anxiety attacks, and it is what ultimately led to her choking that day. In November of 2021, Sr. Trooper Ashley Fetter was the first to arrive on scene of a two-vehicle

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crash in Jackson County. Upon approaching one of the vehicles involved in the crash, Sr. Trooper Fetter noticed that the driver was unresponsive and locked inside the vehicle. Sr. Trooper Fetter gained entry through the window on the passenger side and quickly recognized the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose. He then administered Narcan, which is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. In November of 2021, Sr. Trooper Carter Allen observed a vehicle speeding and activated his lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop. The suspect failed to yield and attempted to elude Trooper Allen. After a 10-mile pursuit, the suspect lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. Moments after the crash, smoke began to billow from underneath and inside the vehicle with large flames surrounding the front. Trooper Allen immediately shouted for the suspect to exit his vehicle, but the man was unable to because the door was jammed from the crash. Trooper Allen then ran to his own vehicle to retrieve his fire extinguisher. Without hesitation and disregard for his own personal safety, Trooper Allen did his best to extinguish the

flames and struck the window with his ASP until it shattered, helping the driver escape and move away from the flames to a place of safety. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Cpl. James Phillips who is assigned to ALEA’s Capitol Patrol was off duty at his home when he heard Barbour County 911 dispatch a medical emergency approximately four miles from his residence. The citizen was in the process of airing up a tire on hand truck when the tire exploded and the rim flew off, slicing through the citizen’s forearm, and cutting his tendons, nerves and arteries. Knowing that the responding ambulance was 45 minutes away in Eufauala, Cpl. Phillips responded to the scene in his personal vehicle and observed a citizen who had lost a great amount of blood and was beginning to lose consciousness. Cpl. Phillips applied a tourniquet and held pressure on the wound with combat gauze until a Barbour County Deputy arrived. Together, they loaded the citizen into the deputy’s vehicle and Cpl. Phillips continued to apply pressure until they met the paramedics in Clio. The citizen’s sister, who is a dispatcher with Houston County, is con-

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vinced her brother would not be alive today if it were not for the quick thinking and assistance of an off-duty ALEA Trooper. In addition to the Lifesaving Awards, ALEA Trooper Logan Kenimer received a Certificate of Recognition for his diligence to patrol and devotion to public safety. In June of 2021, ALEA Dispatch received a B.O.L.O for a vehicle traveling through Decatur occupied by a suspect with warrants for Enticing a Child. The B.O.L.O also stated that a 7-year-old juvenile was occupying the same vehicle. Thanks to the assistance of ALEA Dispatch, Trooper Kenimer was able to quickly locate the vehicle and apprehend the suspect, while simultaneously contacting the appropriate officials through the Department of Human Resources to safely return the child back to her mother.

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Bigger than life By BETH CHAPMAN

retired schoolteacher and grandmother began posting cooking videos from her home kitchen at the request of young husbands in her church. They wanted their wives to learn to bake biscuits, and before long, her videos went viral. Since then, Gantt has posted hundreds of videos and garnered more than 2 million Facebook followers. Homespun stories with her thick southern drawl draw fans in closely as she shares stories of her faith, food, and cast-iron skillet skills. She has appeared on national television shows and on the covers of multiple magazines. Her daily schedule starts at 4 a.m. with a goal to always to be a lifter something she encourages others to be. And an encourager she is. The four times I’ve been with her left me feeling so much happier and more inspired just being in her presence.

She just has that kind of spirit about her and that kind of effect on people. Gantt’s first cookbook, “It’s Gonna Be Good Ya’ll” was released in November and was a huge hit. Her second cookbook, “Linger Around the Table Ya’ll” is coming out soon and can be ordered at www.Brendaganttbook.com. In a world where celebrities aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be, we need to support those who are. Just like we support Alabama businesses, we need to support Alabama celebrities and authors, and here’s one I hope you’ll join me in supporting. Because I know for sure Alabama has one celebrity in particular that’s the real thing and bigger than life. Her name is Brenda Gantt, and she’s as real and as sweet as the homemade buttered biscuits she bakes.

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’ve met many famous people throughout my career - presidents, movie stars, authors, Miss Americas, singers, athletes, politicians and more. Some have been impressive, others not so much. Some have had great personalities and seemed genuine, while others were as fake as the thick makeup they wore. Some celebrities are genuine to the core – humble, genuine and grateful to God for their followers and fans. One such celebrity (though she doesn’t see herself as one) is Alabama’s own Brenda Gantt of Andalusia. Famous for her homemade biscuits, downhome southern cooking and love for her faith, love for God and family, Gantt became an internet sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The

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heir birthdays are mostly in 2003 and 2004: that long-ago time when we were about to get involved in a War on Terror, and George W. Bush was still in his first term. We were all ‘standard definition’ and not yet ‘high definition,’ and cellular phones were either really tiny or so large they were called “bricks,” and if you wanted to text you had to use a BlackBerry. Oh, and social media began when a Harvard University student named Mark Zuckerberg started a social network called The Facebook. Over these 18 years, the students in the Class of 2022 have witnessed a lot of changes in our world, our nation, and our culture. But the unpredictability of the Covid era these past two

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist years has changed the game for everybody, and it affected this class more than probably anyone else. At Tallassee High School, these students had a normal 9th grade year and half of a normal 10th grade year. Then, that fateful Friday – March 13, 2020 – it all shut down. We had the longest spring break in the history of ever, and returned to a school year with so much uncertainty. In addition to the coronavirus, their junior year was the final year a school building was in use after 92 years

in the same location. A new school would be built, but it meant that their senior year would be spent in what we called the Mobile Learning Village. They were in trailers. I heard more than one parent complain that everybody for 92 years had their senior picture made in front of a building, but their child had to take a picture in front of a trailer. It wasn’t exactly that bad, but it was an experience none of us will ever forget. We had Covid, confusion, construction, and chaos – which led to complaining and communication issues. (That was an outstanding use of alliteration, fellow babies.) The Seniors of 2022 survived and even thrived

We miss Shorty Price

he governor’s races of bygone years were a lot more fun and colorful than todays. We would have 10 to 15 candidates. There would be three or four favorites, but we would have 10 others that would make an effort to crisscross the state and have fun and cut up a little bit to garner publicity. The “also rans” could not afford the expensive country music stars from Nashville like the George Wallace, Big Jim Folsom, Jimmy Faulkner frontrunners could to draw a crowd. This year’s gubernatorial race has not been interesting because a popular incumbent governor was running for reelection. Although Kay Ivey did attract eight opponents. However, only two, Lindy Blanchard and Tim James really mounted a campaign. The six others seem to not do anything, and nobody really knew who they were. The six no name candidates were Stacy Lee George, Dean Young, Dean Odle, Donald Trent Jones, Dave Thomas, and Lew Burdette. When Burdette qualified, he looked like he had the potential to be a viable candidate but he seemed to never get out of the gate. If he was running a getting acquainted race, it was unsuccessful. He would probably have as much name identification as a baseball player from the 1960s, who had the same name. As a boy, I had a baseball card of Lou Burdette, who was a pretty good pitcher for the old Milwaukee Braves. Donald Trent Jones probably was hoping that folks would think he was the golf course developer for our famous state links. Dave Thomas was maybe hoping that voters would think he was the Wendy’s hamburgers founder.

Today, what we need in the “also ran” category or what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates is another Shorty Price. Most of you do not remember Shorty Price. Ole Shorty was the King of run for the fun of it candidates. He ran for governor every time and really didn’t care how many votes he got. He just ran for the fun of it and boy was he fun to watch and visit with. He brought new meaning to the word colorful. Shorty was a native of Barbour County, which by the way is George Wallace’s home county. In fact, Wallace and Shorty grew up together as contemporaries around Clio. Shorty would campaign vehemently and viciously against George Wallace, his nemesis, probably because he was jealous of Wallace’s success as a politician. By the way, Barbour County is called the “Home of Governors” because it has had more governors than any other county in our state’s history. Shorty was maybe the most colorful political clown to ever appear on the Alabama political stage. He not only ran for governor every time, he also ran for numerous offices every time there was an election. That is how he would make his living. He would travel from town-to-town, mostly in southeast Alabama and panhandle for contributions and soon after collecting the few dollars that folks would give him, he would convert his campaign contributions into a purchase of a Budweiser beer. In fact, one of his campaign slogans was “Smoke Tampa Nugget cigars, drink Budweiser beer and vote for Shorty Price.” In one of Shorty’s campaigns for governor, his campaign speech contained this line, “If elected gov-

through it all. Last week, our Seniors were gifted more than $1.4 million in scholarships from colleges around the country. If anyone is looking for perseverance, exhibit A would be the Class of 2022 at Tallassee High School. As they walk across the field at J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium this Friday night, I will see my usual lifetime timeline – I’ve been one of their music teachers since they entered Southside Middle School, for the most part – but I will also see a sturdy group of resilient young ladies and gentlemen about to join the work force, go to college, or make a family, or any of these things in combination. And after all they’ve been through, I’m sure the best is yet to come.

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist ernor, I will reduce the governor’s tenure from four years to two years. If you can’t steal enough to last you the rest of your life in two years, you ain’t got enough sense to have the office in the first place.” Shorty would use recycled campaign signs to save money. He would just change the name of the office he was running for that year. Ole Shorty usually got about two percent of the vote and usually finished last. He was really kind of proud of his usual last place finish. Indeed, one time the venerable political columnist, Bob Ingram, mistakenly stated that Shorty finished 13th out of 14th in a particular governor’s race. Shorty blasted Ingram and said, “That’s a blasphemous lie, I finished 14th out of 14.” As stated, Shorty hated George Wallace. One year he was one of many candidates running against Wallace. Shorty coined the slogan, “Shorty, Shorty he’s our man, George Wallace belongs in a garbage can.” None of these six “also ran” gubernatorial candidates were nearly as good as Shorty. I bet if Shorty were still alive and running today, he would have beaten all six of them. I wish ole Shorty were alive and running in this governor’s race. This governor’s race would have been a lot more fun to watch. 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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which way we want to go, it’s a matter of which way we have to go,” Godwin said. “If we started with the Cadillac, we might have to go with a wagon and pony. It may not be as comfortable a ride and will take us longer but it will get us there.” Mayor John Hammock said the city needs to do more than just put a bandage on the issue. It must increase wastewater

www.TallasseeTribune.com treatment capacity for Tallassee to continue to grow. “We won’t be able to accept new industry and would be limited in growth residentially,” Hammock said. Councilwoman Sarah Hill asked CDG’s Jeff Harrison about scaling back the size of the plant. Harrison said CDG’s engineers could develop several increments from the band to the current “Cadillac” and possibly let bids with the various incremental increases to see what

the city could afford. Now the council is pausing projects where it can in hopes that costs will come back down and they will find ways to close the $14-15 million over estimates the projects have totaled up to. The city currently has under way — and funded — a downtown utility relocation project that is $700,000 over estimates. Then there is a project replacing the sidewalks and pavement through a grant requiring a 20 percent match from the city. The council has also

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol and Sr. Trooper Jonathan Walker will be on the waters of Alabama over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and summer to help protect boaters.

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must be inside the gunwale. “If you are riding in a boat, once the vessel is in motion, everyone’s hips should be inside and below the gunwale,” Walker said. “There is no riding on the gunwale or bow. There is no riding on the back vessels even though they may have the seats and beds back there.” Walker said children under the age of eight are required to wear a Coast Guard approved life vest at all times on a boat. Walker said boat operators should be familiar with the safety equipment that is required to be on board and share it with others. “Whoever the boat owner or operator is needs to make sure everyone knows where a fire extinguisher is and knows where the Type IV throwable is and especially knows where their life jacket is going to be,” Walker said. “That way in case of an emergency, you are not saying, ‘Where is the life jacket or fire extinguisher?’ Everyone knows where everything is at.” Kill switches are required to be attached to the boat operator of any vessel under 26-feet. That way if the oper-

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GARNER NEW UTILITIES MANAGER A familiar face will head up the City of Tallassee utilities for the council. James Garner was appointed utilities manager to fill the role after the council removed Mayor John Hammock from the utilities superintendent position last year. “I can’t think of a better person,” Hammock said. “He has more than two decades of experience. He has more knowledge in his head than we do in maps.” Council president Bill Godwin said Garner is a natural fit for the position. “Utilities are huge in Tallassee,” Godwin said. “He is very dedicated. It’s a pleasure to be able to work with him. He knows the resources we have.” RELEASING ESCROW FUNDS The council voted to terminate a contract and return $5,000 in an escrow account to a developer. The money was deposited as a possible down payment on property at the city’s airport to build up to 400 homes if the prison location was going to be in Tallassee. In other action, the Tallassee City Council: • Approved minutes of

ator leaves the area to operate the boat, the boat stops and doesn’t continue on. Walker also suggests new boating operators take a break during the heavy traffic of Memorial Day weekend. “If you are new at boating and operating a boat, going out on a holiday weekend is not the best of times to learn how to drive a boat,” Walker said. “Probably best to wait until after the holiday, once traffic is down.” Those aren’t the only suggestions Walker has. “With the amount of traffic we have on holidays, people who are going to be kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, we stress wearing PFDs and Coast Guard approved lifejackets,” Walker said. “The competitive ski jackets are not Coast Guard approved. We highly stress that life jackets need to be on due to traffic on the water.” Unlike automobile traffic where many drivers are on the way to or from work, Walker said boat operators should slow down. “The water isn’t going anywhere, take your time,” Walker said. “You have all weekend to enjoy it. Once you get on the water, don’t get in a hurry to go anywhere. You are not going to be late for work here. Enjoy the water; enjoy the weather. Just take your time and slow down a little bit.”

the May 10 meeting. • Approved applying for a zero match grant for radios for the police and fire departments in the amount of $131,700. • Recognized David Rogers for his efforts in acquiring $417,600 in grants for the police and fire departments and for city utilities. • Accepted a $500

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Elmore County softball sees season end in state tournament By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

runs in her complete game on nine hits, a lot of which came in the seventh inning for Rehobeth. The Elmore County softball Elmore County only trailed 2-0 team saw its very successful going into the final frame. season come to a quick end last O’Brien threw 26 first pitch week. strikes in the game and struck out Elmore County, competing in eight Rehoboth hitters. the AHSAA Class 5A state tourCulpepper also pitched a comnament held at Choccolocco Park plete game, and she had a shutout in Oxford, AL., went 0-2 in the brewing through six innings. Tied tournament and was eliminated 0-0 heading into the seventh, she after its second game. allowed six runs against West Elmore County finishes its Point. She struck out three batters season with a 37-14-1 overall in the game. record and claimed the AHSAA “I was really pleased with our DALTON MIDDLETON | THE TRIBUNE pitchers,” Segrest said. “They Class 5A, Area 6 championship The Elmore County softball team saw its season come to an end at the both gave us a chance to win. along with the AHSAA 5A cenAHSAA Class 5A state tournament held at Choccolooco Field in Oxford. tral regional championship. I think they each had one bad In the state tournament on inning in both games. But neither Wednesday, the Lady Panthers Segrest said. “We did face two ment. Aubrey Allen, the team’s one has thrown a ton of innings lost to Rehobeth, 4-0, in the really good pitchers. The girl ace, did not travel with the team all year. They were forced into opening game, then fell to West from West Point is going to for the tournament. Instead, this situation. Again, I don’t think Point, 6-0, in the loser’s bracket. UAB. But at the end of the day, junior Hailey O’Brien and sevthey could have done any better Elmore County had only been we knew it was going to be a enth grader Lalah Culpepper and the future is bright with them shutout in five games prior to the struggle at the plate. We had pitched the two games. in the circle.” state tournament. some adversity and came out and Both pitchers pitched well The two losses end the high “It was just one of those days gave our best effort. It just wasn’t enough to win the games, had school careers for Elmore Counwhere we didn’t have enough enough today.” the Lady Panthers been able to ty’s four seniors - outfielder good at-bats to put any runs on Elmore County was scratch across any runs. Emma Brown, third baseman the board,” head coach Mark short-handed entering the tournaO’Brien allowed only four Madelyn Becker, first baseman

MacKenzie Smith and pitcher Aubrey Allen. Since Segrest took over the program before this classes’ sophomore season, Elmore County has gone 96-32-1 and has had a winning record all three seasons, including the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. The Lady Panthers went 16-3, 43-15 and 37-14-1 the last three seasons following a 12-13 overall record their freshman season before Segrest joined. They also won their area championship each of the last two seasons and went to the state tournament both years. “These seniors did a phenomenal job bringing this program back,” Segrest said. “They’ve won almost 100 games in a little over two years. When you come in and want a good program, everybody has to buy in. Those girls have done a great job the last three years and it has really helped the younger players buy in as well. They’re the reason Elmore County softball is on the map.”

Warhawks Named Third Seed in NCAA DII Finals of the respective double elimination-style brackets The third-ranked Auburn will meet in a best-of-three University at Montgomery series to determine the softball team has been national champion. named the third seed in AUM has been placed in Bracket 2 in the upcoming Bracket 2 along with No. 2 NCAA DII Finals in Adelphi, No. 6 Seton Hill, Denver. and No. 7 North Georgia. It is the first time AUM The Warhawks will open has reached the finals since play against Seton Hill joining the NCAA ranks. on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. AUM is coming off North Georgia is the only thrilling NCAA postseason team in the field that AUM victories. has seen this season, as the The Warhawks advanced Warhawks were able to to the NCAA South Super sweep the Nighthawks in a Regional after going 3-1 in two-game midweek series. their first taste of NCAA Tickets are available tournament action in 2022. online, and an all-session AUM defeated Tuskegee, pass for an adult is $30, for Nova Southeastern, and students with a student ID or Alabama Huntsville to set up children ages 17 and under, a date with Valdosta State in all-session passes are $15. the super regional. Single-day adult passes are After dropping the first $10, while seniors, students, game of a best-of-three or children under 17 will be series, the Warhawks charged $5 for a singles day needed to beat the Blazers pass. twice in one day to advance There are three girls with to the NCAA Finals. Elmore County ties that AUM was able to hang play for AUM. on late in game two of the Edgewood Academy’s series to set up a winnerHaylee Brown and take-all third game. With Faith Wheat, along with a 2-0 lead in the bottom Tallassee’s Lexi Love, are of the seventh, sophomore all part of the team. They Brinkley Yevak from are all freshmen. Georgia completed her Wheat, an outfielder, is complete-game gem to currently third on the team send AUM to the Finals for in batting average. She is the first time in program hitting .330 with 38 hits, history. three triples, one double, The Warhawks join UT one home run and has Tyler, Adelphi, Southern scored 27 runs this year. Indiana, Rogers State, Love is hitting .259 with Seton Hill, North Georgia, one home run, two doubles and Cal State Dominguez and 10 RBIs. She has Hills as the eight scored 14 runs. participants in the NCAA Brown is hitting .167 Finals. in limited action this year, The eight teams are with only 24 at bats. She split up into two four-team has hit one home run and brackets, and the winner has 4 RBIs on the year. AUM PRESS RELEASE

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The Holtville baseball team fell just short of its state championship run last week. The Bulldogs lost the series to Russellville, 2-1.

Holtville baseball falls in Game 3 of Class 5A championship By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Holtville’s quest for a state championship came up just short. Holtville fell to Russellville, 12-2, in Game 3 of the AHSAA Class 5A state championship at Jim Case Stadium at Jacksonville State University last week. The Bulldogs (35-7) lost the series, 2-1, and finished the year runner-up. Holtville won Game 2, 3-2, earlier in the day to force the decisive Game 3. Russellville won Game 1, 2-0. “Tough day,” Holtville coach Scott Tubbs said. “We played well early and a couple of innings got us. We just couldn’t recover from it. You tip your hat to a good team like Russellville. They’re the reason we got put into a bad situation.” Holtville took an early lead in the decisive Game 3, after Tanner Potts singled in Todd Wilson in the top of the first inning to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead. In the top of the fourth, Holtville added another run on a RBI single from senior Dalton Yarroch. That was the last lead that Holtville saw as Russellville scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take its final lead of the game. The Golden Tigers started the inning by putting two runners on base with one out, then the scoring got started. Andrew Hatton and Casen Heaps each hit RBI singles to tie the game, 2-2, then backto-back fielder’s choices ended in plays at the plate and Russellville scored on both of them to take a 4-2 lead. Holtville was able to get out of the jam and keep the score at 4-2 until the six, but the wheels quickly fell off. Russellville scored eight runs in the sixth inning to complete the walk-off via

run-rule on four hits. The Golden Tigers loaded the bases without recording a hit, then Canyon Pace hit two in with an RBI single. Reed Hill followed that with another two-run single, then an RBI groundout made the score 9-2. Brayden Spurgeon then hit a single to left field which resulted in an inside-the-park home run after a fielding error to make it 12-2. After another error and walk, Banks Langston ended the game with a walk off single. “In a tight situation, a big hit here and there can break one open,” Tubbs said of Russellville blowing the game open. “We tried to make some plays and I thought we did a pretty good job, we just made a few mistakes. They’re a good enough team where when you make a mistake, they can capitalize on it. I thought they did a fine job of that and we couldn’t recover. In terms of the wheels falling off, that’s baseball.” Holtville won Game 2 earlier in the day, 3-2, with a complete game effort from Todd Wilson on the mound. Wilson allowed only two runs, both in the fourth inning, an allowed only five hits. He struck out two batters and threw 98 pitches. Down 2-1 in the fifth, Holtville bounced back with two runs of their own. Yarroch singled to start the rally, and Wilson walked to put two on with one out. Sam Silas then singled in a run to tie the game, 2-2, then later came around to score on a wild pitch for the game-winning run. Wilson then retired six of the last seven, only allowing a two-out single in the seventh, to finish the complete game. “He’s our guy,” Tubbs said of Wilson. “He did exactly what he does. He got us to Game 3.”

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Jesus and the losers By MIKE MCELROY

hen Jesus went home with Zacchaeus, the despised little tax collector was glad. But the religious elite weren’t happy at all: “And when they saw it, they all grumbled, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner” (Luke 19:7). Have you been to a game or watched one on television where the home team was losing by a wide margin and the fans were leaving early? The game is over, but the clock hasn’t run out yet. The deserters are trying to get out of the parking lot ahead of the others. These exiting “fans” may have cheered their team with gusto as the game began.

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AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd., Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231, Wetumpka ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church 2520 Lynwood Dr., Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka Brookwood Baptist 3111 Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore

But they won’t be present at the bitter end when the loss is final. This is especially common and unfortunate among followers of teams who usually win. It is sad to hear “boos” rain down from the stands on student athletes. When the team wins, they boast and say, “We won that one!” But when they lose, the tune changes to, “They really blew that one.” Fair-weather fans disappear when a team is struggling. They’ve distanced themselves from the losers. Most of us want to associate with winners. It starts early in life. There are “cool” tables and “uncool” tables at lunchtime in school. When children grow up and trade letter jackets and jeans for

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business suits, they still move away from losers in the boardroom, just as they did in the lunchroom. It even happens in the church. James warns us specifically about showing partiality to the rich and despising the poor: “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory” (James 2:1). If we welcome a rich man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing, yet ignore or mistreat a poor man in shabby clothes, James said we become judges with evil thoughts. He reminded us that God chose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom. When we dishonor the poor, we’re out of sync with God.

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The Pharisees specialized in separating themselves from “sinners.” But Jesus moved the other way. He engaged people the religious establishment considered unclean losers. You can almost hear their sneering tone in Luke’s account: “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” They said it earlier, when Jesus was associating with people they considered outcasts: “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them’” (Luke 15:2). Let’s focus on ourselves for a few moments. Do you say a prayer of thanksgiving when you read about Jesus being a

friend to sinners? We should, because he came for losers like us: “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Most people aren’t likely to give you anything when you’re down and out. But God gave his Son. The Son gave his life. Our gracious God and loving Savior gave the very best when we were at our very worst. Will you ponder this for a few moments and join me in rejoicing? Jesus didn’t distance himself from people with needs and problems. He loves and came for sinners and losers like us. By his grace, God gives us radically different than we expect, and radically better than we deserve.

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Surrounding Area Churches Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville Springeld Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka First Missionary Baptist at Guileld 412 Company St., Wetumpka Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka

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Anna Stokes (12), Abigail Griffith (12), Hadassa Leonard (12), Cannon Curlee (12); Fifth Row: Chloe Baynes (12), Katherine Patterson (12), Amy Pierce (12), Sarah Thompson (12), Tatum Ingram (12), Susan Coker (12), Chloe Davidson (12), Hannah Self (12), Emily Gresham (12), MacKenzie Greenlee (12), Quaniya Richards (12); Sixth Row: Izabella Kennamore (12), Avary Lumpkin (12), Austin Ward (12), Hunter Miller (12), Caleb Mason (12), Jacob Fillingham (12), Noah Gantt (12), Bryan Padron (12), Clay Johnson (12), Jacob Debardelaben (12), Russell Phillips (12); Seventh Row: Woodrow Dean (12), Khang Phan (12), Timothy Gray (12), Peyton Ray (12), Tyler Crutchfield (12), Brendan Emfinger (12), John Burnham (12), Hunter Griffith (12), Connor Worley (12), Brandon Clayton (12), Hunter Griggs (12); Eighth: Tracy Hart (12), William Terry Jr. (12), William Miller (12), Joshua Ingram (12), Lane Aldridge (12), Jalen Felton

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JUANITA H. BOWLES, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM K. BOWLES on May 10, 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. WILLIAM K. BOWLES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JUANITA H. BOWLES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MICHAEL S. HARPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD P O BOX 780608 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6855 Tallassee Tribune: May 18, 25 and June 1, 2022 EST/BOWLES, J. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to the “Self Service Storage Act” (Alabama Acts Number 81-679, Page 1321, Section 1), Tallassee Storage LLC storage facility gives notice of sale under said act to-wit: On June 11, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at the following location: Tallassee Storage, 1216 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee, AL 36078. Terms: Public Sale to highest bidder, with reserve for cash of contents. Sold as-is. Items must be removed within 24 hours and unit swept or contents will be disposed of and no refunds will be made. Unit 20 – Bradley Lucas, 132 White Oak Lane, Tallassee, AL 36078, Misc. Items Unit 51 – Blake Harper, 36 Dogwood Meadows, Wetumpka, AL 36093, Misc. Items Tenant has the right to redeem contents any time prior to sale. This sale is being made to satisfy a Statutory Lessor’s Lien. Tallassee Tribune: May 25 and Jun. 1, 2022 STORAGE SALE Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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WEDNESDAY • MAY 25, 2022

Vol. 31, No. 21

HATS OFF TO THE GRADS!

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The Elmore County High School Class of 2022 held its graduation commencement ceremony Thursday, May 19, in Eclectic. The graduating seniors celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in life. For more photos from the event, visit TheWetumpkaHerald.com.