SPORTS, B1: Wetumpka volleyball takes down Benjamin Russell
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Donations being collected for those impacted by Hurricane Ida By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief As the news reports from Louisiana started rolling in about the damage Hurricane Ida left behind, Wetumpka resident Donna Poeppelmeier knew she would do whatever she could to help. “My heart is hurting for the people in Louisiana and what they are about to go
through,” Poeppelmeier said. Since Aug. 31, Poeppelmeier has been leading an effort, along with Paula Sargent, owner of The GAB Salon, to collect donations for those affected by Hurricane Ida. Residents are asked to drop off their donations at The GAB by Wednesday, Sept. 8. The drop off time is from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Poeppelmeier also organized a donation drop-off drive that took place on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Wetumpka’s Dollar Tree. So far, The GAB has more than five large boxes filled with donated supplies. Poeppelmeier said clothing donations are not needed right now. The following donations are being
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Donated supplies will be sent to victims of Hurricane Ida.
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Wetumpka High students return to in-person instruction By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief Wetumpka High School returned to its regular schedule with in-person instruction on Tuesday, Sept. 6, after being switched to a virtual platform from Wednesday, Sept. 1, to Friday, Sept. 3. The change occurred due to the number of employee absences and unfilled substitute positions, which compromised the operation of the school. Moving forward, WHS will continue to be monitored and adjustments will be made as needed. According to Elmore County Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis’ COVID update on Friday, Sept. 3, 26 employees and
Millbrook’s vintage market opens on Main Street BRIANA WILSON | THE HERALD
Mike and Amy Floyd opened Main Street Vintage Market in Millbrook on Thursday, Sept. 2. The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on the same day to welcome the new business. Main Street Vintage Market offers a wide range of styles from 60-70 locally owned vendors. The market provides opportunities for vendors to focus on their passions while Main Street Vintage Market handles everything else. The business is located at 2910 Main St.
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Troy Stubbs announces bid for Alabama House of Representatives
Main Street Wetumpka leaves Main Street Alabama conference with awards
STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Republican Troy Stubbs announced on Wednesday, Sept. 1, that he is running for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 31. Stubbs currently serves as Chairman of the Elmore County Commission. “We’ve seen STUBBS a great deal of economic growth in Elmore County the past six years,” Stubbs said. “We have See STUBBS, Page A3
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Main Street Wetumpka’s secretary/treasurer Dennis Fain, executive director Haley Greene and the city of Wetumpka’s Economic Development Director Lynn Weldon attended the recent Main Street Alabama Annual Conference.
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Main Street Wetumpka took home the Excellence in Fundraising award and secretary and treasurer Dennis Fain walked away the Main Street Hero Award at the 2021 Awards of Excellence Banquet held during the eighth Main Street Alabama Annual Conference. The three-day conference took place in Gadsden from Aug. 18-20 and drew more than 150 community leaders from throughout Alabama, including Fain, Main Street Wetumpka’s Executive Director Haley Greene and the city of Wetumpka’s Economic Development Director
Lynn Weldon. During the awards ceremony, Weldon accepted Main Street Wetumpka’s Excellence in Fundraising award for the 2020 Wine Push event. The award is given in recognition of outstanding local fundraising activities or campaigns. When the COVID-19 pandemic prohibited Main Street Wetumpka from raising funds through its annual wine pull, the organization created the wine push instead. The wine push entailed inviting supporters to host a wine event for other couples in a manageable setting for social distancing. Included in the $100 cost per couple were See AWARDS, Page A3
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