Obituaries

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Main Street.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Sims Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Lee Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Potts Drive

• Violation of a protection order was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Powers Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white male was arrested on Seventh Street.

• A white male was arrested during a harassment call on Ashurst Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Gunfire was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• A noise complaint was reported on Central Boulevard.

JAN. 17

• A fight in progress was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on South

LINDA RUTH WATWOOD

Linda Ruth Watwood was born November 25, 1952 in Tallassee, Alabama to Ruth Norrell Watwood and Raymond V. Watwood. She was welcomed by grandparents James and Eddie Watwood and Bessie Norrell and older sister Beverly.

She passed away quietly in the arms of her daughters,

Cleanup

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Tallassee Drive. JAN. 16

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Preer Street.

• A theft complaint was filed on Washington Street.

• Roadway was reported blocked on Barnett Boulevard.

• Suspicious activity was reported on James Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Second Street.

• A civil disturbance was reported on Third Avenue.

• An animal complaint was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A reckless driver was reported on Highway 229.

• A suspicious person was reported on Burt Mill Road.

• Animal control was requested on Second Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Thompson Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on North Ann Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.

• A burglary in progress was reported on Third Avenue.

JAN. 15

• Trespassing was reported on Macedonia Road.

JAN. 14

• Menacing was reported

Tasha Moyers and Haley Deal on January 16, 2023.

Linda was raised in Claud and went to Eclectic elementary and Elmore County High School, graduating in 1971. Linda lived in and around Tallassee and Eclectic most of her adult life except for several years spent in Texas in the mid 80s and early 90s. She was an expert Cosmetologist and spent many years making her clients look their best.

Linda is survived by her daughters Tasha Moyers (Buddy of removing debris from the right of way of roads in southern Elmore County related to a November tornado that killed two in northern Montgomery County before wreaking havoc in the Jasmine Hill area and Tallassee. The second struck Lake Jordan and Titus.

It is estimated that county crews removed 4,500 cubic yards of debris in southern Elmore County recently and the Jan. 12 tornado has left an estimated 30,000 cubic yards or more of debris across the northwestern part of Elmore County. With FEMA’s and the State of Alabama’s emergency designation, Elmore County will only have to fund 12.5 percent of the cost with FEMA paying 75 percent and the state 12.5 percent.

“We have a lot of work to do to clean up,” Elmore County Chief Operations Officer Richie Beyer said.

Beyer said volunteer hours could be counted to the county’s match and Elmore County EMA Director Keith Barnett has been keeping track of those. Beyer said it is important for volunteers to contact 2-1-1 or an appropriate VOAD to register as a volunteer.

Beyer said 59 square miles or nine percent of Elmore County were affected by the Jan. 12 EF-3 tornado.

“We had 70 properties impacted,” Beyer said. “Forty-eight were destroyed or severely damaged and property owners have already been in contact

ElCo Community Calendar

JAN. 28

TORNADO RELIEF: The Ranch Multiplex is hosting a Slapout Storm Relief Benefit from 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. There will be live music and food vendors. It cost $10 to enter. There will also be a cornhole tournament costing $10 to enter and a raffle.

JAN. 30

TASTE OF ELMORE COUNTY: The Elmore County Food Pantry is holding the annual Taste of Elmore County fundraiser Jan. 30 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.

FEB. 2-18

HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA: The Wetumpka Depot Players will be premiering HollYwood, Nebraska by Kenneth Jones Feb. 2-18.

FEB. 3 on Ashurst Bar Road.

GALLENTINES: The businesses of downtown Eclectic are hosting Gallentines starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. The businesses will have discounts, a raffle and refreshments.

• A suspicious person was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Dixie Circle.

• Animal control was requested on Cliff Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Kent Road.

• Suspicious activity was reported on N. McKenzie Street.

JAN. 13 with FEMA for assistance.”

• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A fight was reported on Dorman Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A welfare check was conducted on Second Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Potts Drive.

• Forgery was reported on Yesac Drive.

Moyers),Haley Deal, grandchildren Canyon, Hope, Harmony and Crockett Moyers and sister Beverly Watwood (Dwight Watkins), and one niece Savannah Watkins, and two grandfur babies Cooper, and Mako. She is preceded in death by her parents and her younger sister Stacey Ramon Watwood, and her niece Rachel Nicole Lucky. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and many friends.

Memorial Service will be Jan. 28, 2023, at Liberty Baptist Church, Tallassee, 4 p.m.

Portions of the Historical Elmore County Courthouse will house FEMA representatives for the next 60 days to aid in filing claims for assistance.

The commission stated the county can not use county equipment or employees on private property for cleanup.

“It is against state law,” Elmore County Commission Chair Bart Mercer said. “Those needing assistance cleaning up their property should call 2-1-1 to be connected with a VOAD for assistance. The county can pick up debris put at the roadside but can’t go on the property.”

The commissioners all thanked county employees, first responders and volunteers for their efforts responding to the tornadoes.

In other action, the Elmore County Commission:

• Approved minutes of the Jan. 9 meeting.

• Approved a memorandum of warrants in the amount of $2,966,446.67 for the period of Dec. 31 - Jan. 13.

• Vacated a portion of Lake Region Drive following public hearing with no one commenting for or against the measure.

• Authorized the commission chair to execute an addendum for Statement of Work 7 and Work 8 with Ingenuity. It is a contract for software and associated services for tag and title software in the probate judge’s office.

• Awarded a bid for surplus scrap metal to Robinson Recycling.

The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. Feb. 6.

FEB. 4

GALLENTINES: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting Gallentines in downtown Wetumpka from noon until 5 p.m. Feb. 4.

MARDI GRAS: The Millbrook Revelers will hold their annual Mardi Gras Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 with the parade through downtown beginning at noon.

FEB. 16

COFFEE MEETING: The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Rise and Shine Coffee and Conversation at CB&S Bank from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 16.

FEB. 18

MARDI GRAS: The Order of Cimarron is hosting the 2023 Wetumpka Mardi Gras and Festival. Vendors will be in Goldstar Park starting at 9 a.m. and the parade starts at 1 p.m.

FEB. 23

CRATER TOUR: Auburn University professor of geology Dr. David T. King will give a lecture on the Wetumpka Crater at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.

FEB. 25

CRATER TOUR: Guided tours of the Wetumpka Meteor Crater are being hosted by the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8:25 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children over 10. Payments can be sent to 408 S. Main Street Wetumpka and checks made out to the Wetumpka Crater Commission. The tour starts at Trinity Episcopal Church.

MARCH 11

SPRING FESTIVAL: The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual spring festival March 11 on the grounds of Tallassee City Hall.