HONORING KELLY AT THE KELLY Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.

But there was a problem with the commission sign and Powell soon had his Eagle Scout project.

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gath erings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.

“About two years ago a pretty rough storm destroyed that signage,” Reuter said. “Fortunately, Drew created a new construction plan, list of materials, floated his plan through scout leadership for approval and recreated the signage for the Wetumpka crater.”

“We haven’t been able to do this for the last cou ple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each

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Now the crater commission has its advertising back up on the main thoroughfare.

The Crater Commission has tours in late winter when the foliage is still dormant. These guided tours help educate both residents and tourists on one of the most horrific disasters that shaped the Wetumpka landscape.

Visit http://www.wetumpkaimpactcratercommission.org for tour dates and times.

Holtville’s

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its namesake and Wetumpka native, Fitzpatrick.

The exhibition will be up until Sept. 20. The Kelly is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.