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Tallassee High School Class of ‘66 reunion

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Tallassee takes no action on IDB project

By WILLIAM CARROLL and CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writers

The Tallassee City Council took no action Wednesday evening regarding the proposed construction of an access road for Gulf Packaging at the southern end of the Tallassee Industrial Park as they seek to obtain more information on the cost of the project.

The meeting was a joint meeting between the council and the Tallassee Industrial Development Board to determine funding for the project. Specifically, the city had originally been requested to put up $79,000

in a cash match for engineering, design and general administration and costs as part of matching funds for an anticipated grant. When the grant did not come through, the IDB asked the city to provide the money anyway to help fund the project. During Wednesday’s meeting, city board members asked a number of questions regarding the project including the need for competitive bids. City officials stressed the need for bids, while Don Heacock, vice chairman of the Tallassee Industrial Development Board said that the IDB is exempt from such bidding requirements.

During a later interview on the matter Heacock explained that under Alabama statutes the IDB has

never been required to have an open bid process.

“That never has been in the past,” Heacock said. “In the past, when putting together building projects where we have had multiple bids, SCF has always come in low. We have never had a situation were we have taken competitive bids.”

“In the case of a city industrial development board, as we are, board members are selected by the city council, but the thing that is not widely understood, is that the IDB is actually not a city department or a part of the city financial package. Because, in essence, the See IDB • Page 7

Charges against former library director to be dropped

Donations pour in to Tallassee Fire Dept.

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Since the Tallassee mill fire, many have been interested in making donations.

City Hall has received several inquiries from people who would like to make a donation to the Tallassee Fire Department. One of the most recent donations came from the owners of Patton Plaza. Following their donation, Tallassee Fire Chief Travis Jones said he would like to thank everyone who has made donations to the Tallassee Fire Department and explain how to make future donations.

“I really appreciate this first donation of $1,000 we received after the mill fire,” Jones said. “When See DONATION • Page 3

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Vendors sell locally grown produce, fresh eggs, baked goods, arts and crafts to local customers at the Tallassee Farmer’s Market, which is located next to the Mt. Vernon Theater.

Tallassee Farmer’s Market to open

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

After a long spring, the fruits and vegetables are ready for picking, just in time for the opening of the Tallassee’s Farmer’s Market. The market will open Friday, June 24 and will remain open

until fresh produce is no longer readily available.

“We have to go through a ten-week run, which gets us through mid to late August.”

Like recent years, the market will be See MARKET • Page 3

Today’s

The theft charges for former Tallassee Community Library Director Sharon Kilpatrick will be dropped under an agreement reached as part of a court-sponsored pre-trial diversion program.

Judge Steven Perryman granted the defense motion for the case to be placed in pre-trial diversion. The program allows first-time offenders to meet a set of conditions to be completed within a specific time frame. If all the conditions are met, the prosecutors in turn agree to drop the charges.

Court records indicate that Kilpatrick was arrested on March 3 on charges of seconddegree theft of property and second-degree theft by deception. Following her arrest, Kilpatrick was released from the Tallapoosa County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond, See LIBRARY • Page 7

‘Howlin Mad’ to reenact Iwo Jima flag raising

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The Iwo Jima reenactment team will be in town this weekend. The group is set to reenact the Iwo Jima flag raising in the Tallassee High School auditorium this Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m.

This performance is put on by half a dozen men from the Birmingham area. Together, the group has been performing this reenactment for over a decade.

“I don’t exactly know how long we’ve been doing it. Probably more than 15 years,” said Bob Arnwine

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“The picture was taken in February of 1945 on the island where 6,800 American soldiers had lost their lives.

We do this as a tribute to them. We do the programs at schools and churches.

Particularly in the schools we do this to explain the significance of the battle that took place,” Arnwine said.

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Obituaries

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Joshua Ledbetter

Mr. Joshua Paul “Josh” Ledbetter, a resident of Notasulga, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, at the age of 28.

Funeral services will be Sunday, June 12, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. from Westside Independent Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Carrville Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing.

Josh is survived by his wife, Ashley Ledbetter; children, Alexis Luster and Alyssa Ledbetter; father, Dennis Ledbetter; mother, Denise Sullivan; motherin-law, Denese Luck (Chris); grandparents, Donald Ledbetter and Paula Manning; brother, Brandon James Ellison; sisters, Summer LeAnne McCollum and Emily Paige “Boot” Ledbetter; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, June 12, 2016, from 1:30PM until service time at Westside Independent Baptist Church.

Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

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Kenny Carter

Mr. Kenny Carter, 64, of Tallassee, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was born November 2, 1951. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2016 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, at Faith Baptist Church in Wetumpka with Rev. Gerald Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. He is survived by his wife, Mary Carter; daughter, Shelly Harris (David); sons, Ricky Davidson (Beth) and Bobby Davidson (Rita); brothers, Mike Carter, Warren Carter (Madeline) and Phillip Carter; grandchildren, Zach Davidson, Logan Davidson, Joel Davidson, Alex Davidson, Jason Epperson and Tonya Phillips (Nate) and great granddaughter, Addison Phillips. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com.

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The Tallassee High School Class of 1966 held their 50-year class reunion Saturday at Larry Melvyn’s Restaurant in East Tallassee.

Bodenheimer announces run for council ward 5 from Jordanville to Carrville and all along the roads of Elmore Charles Andrew and Tallapoosa coun“Andy” Bodenheimer ties. He graduated is announcing his can- Tallassee High School didacy for city counin 1997 and attended cilman for the City of Troy State University Tallassee, Ward 5 and obtaining his general is looking forward to studies before transferworking ring to Trenholm State with the Technical to achieve incoming his associates degree newly in emergency medielectcine. Bodenheimer has ed city worked all over the officials state as a basic EMT to build and then a critical care Tallassee paramedic. from the Bodenheimer has Treasure Bodenheimer also worked all over on the the United States working in the comTallapoosa into the mercial transportation Diamond Jewel of businesses, but he now Alabama. works locally with Bodenheimer is Advanced Disposal a lifelong resident and has lived in East of Tallassee and Tallassee for two was born and raised years, having moved among the streets

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Mr. Bodenheimer is the son of Tony Bodenheimer and Kristy Lilly, both born and raised in Tallassee as well.

Tony has served in the medical field, business field and as a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam Conflict, as well as recently working at Maxwell AFB transporting distinguished visitors around Central Alabama. Kristy has worked in the medical field and also worked for the City of Tallassee for many years before both retiring.

Bodenheimer married Julie Lynne Patterson, a 1995 graduate of Talladega High School in 2004.

Mrs. Bodenheimer brings with her to the campaign almost two decades of retail management experience as well as incorporating her own family’s experiences into the Bodenheimer household. Andy is also the brother of Tonya Rogers, a 1993 graduate of Tallassee High School.

The Bodenheimers and their families have history in the Tallassee area dating back to the early 1800s so Andy feels it is important for him to “strive to be the best representative for my family, not only my blood family, but

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To be the voice of a generation who built our wonderful hometown but also a voice for the future survival of our beloved home.”

Mr. Bodenheimer is an avid historian, living historian, preservationist and historical educator in his free time.

Andy’s main beliefs for the continued prosperity of Tallassee are “First and foremost, bringing new business and new revenues to the treasury of the City, Secondly using common sense and fiscal responsibility, we use the revenues within our means to secure our public safety and bring recreation, sports, natural beauty and the great hospitality of small town Alabama to the forefront of tourism and exhibition of Alabama. Thirdly, let us instill pride to be from Tallassee, let’s work together as one City, as one people, as one family to enhance everything Tallassee was, is, and CAN be, and in saying that I thank you to everyone of MY family whether you are from Tallaweka, Milstead, Riverside Heights or anywhere in between for your support, love, and be sure to vote for me on August 23.

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up-to-date department possible.

“The Tallassee Fire Department has built a meeting/ classroom at its training facility to provide state of the art training for local and area firefighters,” Jones said.

“Because of the quality of the facility, we’ve been designated by the State of Alabama as one of 20 authorized training facilities around the state where firefighters can receive training and certification. A particular need is to have floors finished in the classrooms. Any funds that are donated will be used to improve that facility and other items around the training site.”

they heard about the mill fire and the response from the fire departments, they indicated that they wanted to make a donation. I understand that there were a number of inquiries at the City Council meeting about how to make donations for the Tallassee Fire Department or other fire departments. With respect to the Tallassee Fire Department, I told them that donations could be made to the Tallassee Volunteer Firefighters Association Inc., which is a 501C-3 non-profit organization.”

These donations go directly to funding the Tallassee Fire Department and their efforts to maintain the most

It took a force of over 150 fire fighters to combat the mill fire and stop it from spreading to surrounding buildings and homes. Without the proper training, the blaze could have been much more devastating than it was.

If you would like to make a donation to the Tallassee Fire Department, please send it to the Tallassee Volunteer Firefighters Association, Inc. C/O TVFFA, P.O. Box 780118 Tallassee 36078 or call 334-283-5660 for more information.

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To become a vendor at the market, there are a few guidelines that must be followed.

“There are certain things you have to do through the county exchange agency. It’s a free service, you have to have a permit as a grower,” Storm said.

This permit ensures buyers that only local farmers grow the produce.

Storm welcomes anyone who is interested in becoming a vendor.

“Everyone is welcome,” he said.

For further details, including, how to acquire a county-specific grower’s permit and/or a city vending licensing, visit the market’s website at: www.tallasseefarmersmarket.com or contact the market manager, Tripp Storm, at 334-324-3492 or by email at: tallasseemarket@gmail.com.

located next to Mt. Vernon Theater at 321 Barnett Blvd in the historic downtown area.

This farmer’s market is the only state certified market in the area, with the closest being in Loachapoka, which is about 30 miles away.

“This is a state sanctioned farmer’s market, which is state qualified local produce only,” said Tripp Storm, organizer and vendor coordinator for the Tallassee Farmer’s Market.

The Tallassee Farmer’s Market is small, averaging four to five vendors. However, in this case, it’s about quality rather than quantity and the market will be full of quality produce grown by local farmers.

In addition to produce, the market will also offer fresh baked goods, canned goods, fresh eggs, as well as arts and crafts. With a wide variety of goods offered at the market, there should be

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States.

“We have performed all over the Southeast,” he said. “North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana and all over Alabama.”

While their travels have taken them many places, there are a few experiences that left a great impression on the performers.

“We did a performance for a number of years at the Battleship Alabama, that was pretty special,” Arnwine said. “The last two years we have performed with the Gulf Coast Symphony.”

The Iwo Jima Reenactment performance will begin at 7 p.m. at Tallassee High School. There will also be live entrainment by James Bush.

Bush is slated to sing the iconic “I’m Proud to be an American”. Bush is known locally for his patriotic voice. There will also be patriotic speakers at this year’s event. All veterans of all wars, as well as their families, friends and loved ones are encouraged to attend this unforgettable night of patriotism. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

Josh Ledbetter Family The family of Joshua “Josh” Paul Ledbetter would like to thank everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. Your acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.

Josh will be missed forever, but we know that he will live on in the hearts of all who shared their grief with us during this difficult time.

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What to do about 'the (so-called) Muslim problem'?

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n the age of easy access to self-aggrandizing social media opportunities (blogs, tweets, etc.), almost anyone can comment publicly about almost anything. Usually, there’s no accountability if something posted, distributed, sent out, broadcast, or whatever happens to be perceived by someone else as defamatory.

And that’s a validation of the overall lack of responsibility that is so prevalent in the Information Age. The same line of thinking applies to actual commentary writing for publications (print and/or online). All too often, some would-be “contributors” fancy themselves as home-grown philosophers just because they have access to a word processor. They submit their thoughts to periodicals without any regard to basic journalistic guidelines—usually because they don’t know what such guidelines are—and many times, such contributions are (and should be) rejected because they are chock full of slurs or other potentiallylitigious material.

Not surprisingly, participants in social media and self-

appointed pundits recently proffered numerous observations about what happened in Orlando at 2 a.m. on June 12, and why.

The two main Presidential candidates weighed in soon after the tragedy. One took an “I-told-you-so” attitude about his advocacy of vetting Muslims that enter the U.S.; the other reportedly finally referred to “radical Islamism” about such terrorist incidents, but also reiterated her support for gun control.

Ironically, a repeat broadcast of “Why They Hate Us,” a special report hosted by journalist Fareed Zakaria, had been seen on CNN the previous evening.

The program did indeed focus on the “why” of radical Islam (including its history), and the show turned out to be an unintentional precursor to the carnage that would happen in Florida just a few hours later.

Zakaria is a naturalized American who was born in India, and reportedly describes himself as a non-practicing Muslim. He’s been involved with more than one controversy in his career, but is considered a highly intelligent media

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The title of the special report might initially strike some potential viewers as sanctimonious, but other than a couple of not-so-subtle jabs at a presidential candidate as well as the use of “homicide offenders” instead of “murderers” or “killers,” the program was straightforward, informative, and didn’t pull any punches about the relationship between America and Islam.

During the program, Zakaria conversed with a radical Muslim cleric, and deftly punctured the pronouncements of the imam. He also cited Hamtramck, Michigan, which has this country’s first Muslim majority population and city council. Patriotic Muslims who emigrated to America were also interviewed.

Often, a presentation of firstperson “final thoughts” by the

host of such a program can come off as specious, as such comments are merely that person’s opinion, on a show that should, ideally, be a non-biased presentation.

However, in his closing monologue, Zakaria said: “The next time you hear of a terror attack—no matter where it is, no matter what the circumstances—you will likely think to yourself, ‘It’s Muslims again.’ And you will probably be right.

“In 2014, about 30,000 people were killed in terror attacks worldwide. The vast majority of those perpetrating the violence were Muslim but – and this is important – so were the victims. Of the some 30,000 dead, the vast, vast majority were Muslims.

“Most of the countries that have laws that restrict the free exercise of religion are Muslim majority.

“The hundreds of Muslim reformers I’ve spoken to say their task is made much harder when Western politicians and pundits condemn Islam entirely, demean their faith, and speak of all Muslims as backward and suspect.”

Zakaria even refers to certain statistics about other demographic groups, confirming why a lot of stereotyping happens—some facts can actually back such stereotyping.

But the point needs to be made that the majority of folks who will be reading this column are residents, or used to be residents, of a small town of about 5,000 in east central Alabama. Most of those residents are Christian, and how often have we even seen, much less had regular dealings with, someone that we knew to be a (practicing) Muslim?

Bottom line: A violent, radical hyper-minority has perverted a major religion, in locations around the globe. I’m all for vigilance regarding safety of average Americans, but let’s have the decency and common sense not to stereotype or slur Islam in an across-the-board manner. For the most part, we haven’t had enough personal contact with Muslims to have an informed opinion anyway.

Willie Moseley is news editor emeritus of the Tribune and his column appears each week.

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Life jokes that just aren't funny

eople like to smile and laugh.

I enjoy the comics in the newspaper. I get a chuckle when I read them.

Then there are jokes that aren’t funny. Here’s a joke that’s not that funny: the speed limit and how it’s observed on Gilmer Avenue. That’s a joke if there ever was one. I had a business on Gilmer from 1959 until 2012.

That’s 53 years. Gilmer was a two-lane highway in those years with a concrete road. Later they four-laned Gilmer, businesses came and the area grew. They added a couple of traffic lights and finally came up with some speed limits.

The speed and traffic is as bad as anytime in the 53 years I was on Gilmer. Five or 10 miles over the 35-mile speed limit isn’t bad, but watch it sometimes. It’s about as big a joke as you will find.

You want another joke? Well, here it goes,

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By Ronald Brantley people running for office in this area. They think the people are crazy enough that they can live miles and miles outside the city limits and run for office. You don’t live in the city limits, I ask.

No, but I rent a house in the city. Hey, you know and I know this is not right and this isn’t the first time people have pulled this stunt. Either move or stay out of the election. Making a mockery is an indication of what a candidate will do if elected. Get you a house and move in. To move means to sleep, eat, and get your mail there.

The joke has been on others long enough. You must reside, or for you dummies, live in the city limits.

Here’s a joke if I have ever heard one.

It’s people who say they

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love their country or love the South and then they throw their garbage on the side of the roads. These people throw out their cans and wrappers from fast foods These people teach their children to do the same because the children learn by what they see and if they see mama, daddy, big brother or sister throwing their trash out the windows of their cars, then the children will think it’s all right to do the same. We are also a joke if we don’t report them if we see them breaking this law or any other law, like when folks illegally park in handicapped parking. The joke is we are afraid to stand up and get involved.

And to the people that throw out trash, don’t say you love your country.

That makes you a big liar.

Let me tell you a joke that we are all guilty of.

Where do you get your gas? At the service station down on the corner?

That’s a joke. Do they put air in your tires when they need it? No! I know

an 86-year-old woman whose gauges on her dash said check air in tires.

She asked me and I told her unless you can find one of these air stations and do it yourself there’s not any. A service station would do this service.

Who do you know that would check your oil, battery, windshield, or anything else.? They won’t even come outside.

You have to fill up your vehicle, then go inside while they sit at the register regardless of your age or physical condition. As a matter of fact they had rather you use a credit card and pay at the pump. Even the ice machine is now coinoperated and if you buy a loaf of bread or gallon of milk, lookout you’ll pay an arm and a leg for those so-called services. So the next time you call one of these places a service station you have just told a big old joke.

Have I made you mad or stepped on your toes?

Then the joke is on you because I told the truth.

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Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers

Best friends in Alabama House remain buddies

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ne of my most cherished lifetime memories is the almost two decades I served in the Alabama House of Representatives. It was because of the lifetime friends made during that era.

The House was not as partisan as it is today.

This day and time it seems like legislators do not mix and mingle with different party members.

They get in their caucuses and stay put. When I was in the House, although we were of different parties, we all got along regardless of whether we disagreed on issues.

My seatmates were my best friends and still remain my buddies. Seth Hammett, Jimmy Holley and Mr. Pete Turnham were great friends. We represented similar districts and we all voted pretty much alike.

It is a fun and exhilarating experience now to visit the House and see old buddies and meet the new members. My most treasured friend in the House now is Steve Clouse from Ozark. We have been lifelong friends. In fact, I have never not known Steve. His mom and mine were best friends growing up together in Troy. We used to play together as boys, although Steve is quick to point out that I am four years older than him. I am not sure our mothers did not get together and name their children the same names. Ironically, I had a sister named Kay and Steve has a sister named Kay. We represented adjoining districts within Pike and Dale counties. People would get us confused and still do because our names are so similar.

Steve has done a stellar job in the House. He has represented Dale and Houston counties with distinction for the past 26 years. He is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and has done a yeoman’s job. Even though I am a little prejudiced, I believe that Steve is the most outstanding, diligent and ethical member of the House. He leads an excellent Wiregrass delegation comprised of Paul Lee of Dothan, Donnie Chesteen of Geneva, and Dexter Grimsley of Henry County.

Victor Gaston of Mobile came to the House with me in 1982. Therefore, he has now been in the House for 34 years. Victor serves as speaker pro tem and will move up to speaker with the conviction of Mike Hubbard. Victor has mentored a good many young legislators.

Richard Lindsey from Cherokee County also came with me to the legislature in 1982. He is a good man and a real gentleman who always greets you with a smile.

John Rogers is also one of my buddies from the class of ’82. He has made his mark for 34 years. He is always quick with a smile and handshake. In fact, when I was in the House I started an informal fraternity that was nonpartisan. John always remembers and gives me the fraternal handshake.

Alvin Holmes from Montgomery is the dean of the House with 42 years of seniority. Alvin has made his mark on Alabama political history.

There are two members remaining in the House who came in 1978, thus giving them 38 years of service. Ron Johnson from Talladega County has made a mark as a health specialist in the legislature. James Buskey of Mobile has been a real leader. He is very well-respected and one of the men I revere in the legislature. He is diligent, calm and humorous. Some of us refer to him as “Admiral”.

Steve McMillan from Baldwin County is one of my all-time favorite legislators.

He has represented his county for the past 36 years. Baldwin has changed and grown exponentially during the past four decades Steve has represented them. Steve’s brother John McMillan is the agriculture commissioner. Both are known for their integrity and class.

Mike Hill is another one of my favorites. He has represented Shelby County for 30 years.

He, like Steve, represents one of Alabama’s fastest growing and now largest counties. Like McMillan in Baldwin, Hill is a native Shelby Countian. He is always positive and upbeat.

There are several more old friends I served with who are still in the House – Howard Sanderford from Huntsville, Thomas Jackson from Thomasville, Laura Hall from Huntsville, Johnny Mack Morrow from Red Bay, Kerry Rich from Marshall, Jim Carns from Jefferson, John Knight from Montgomery, George Bandy from Opelika, Thad McClammy from Montgomery and Chris Pringle from Mobile.

One of my all-time favorites is Marcel Black from Tuscumbia. He has now been in the House for 30 years. We are almost exactly the same age. We went to Boys State together. He has been an outstanding legislator and has made his mark on Alabama politics. He is also a heck of a good lawyer and a good friend.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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A fond farewell to Monsignor F. Charles Troncale

his week, Tallassee’s St. Vincent de Paul Church will be getting a new pastor: 32-yearold Father Mateusz Rudzik, perhaps the first professional sky diver to serve as a parish priest in Tallassee.

This will be the first pastoral assignment for Fr. Mateusz, who begins work here Sunday.

As Fr. Mateusz enters the Tallassee community, we must also say goodbye to Monsignor Charles Troncale, who came to Tallassee in October 2011 upon the retirement of Father Francis Lynch and the exit of the Vincentian priests from our area.

Father Troncale was born in Gadsden, Alabama at the same hospital as our mayor, Bobby Payne. Fr. Troncale was raised by Sicilian-Italian parents in Birmingham. He attended John Carroll Catholic High School, and his high school girlfriend was Fannie Flagg, later known

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assigned to St. Vincent de Paul in 2011. He was named “Monsignor”

by Archbishop Oscar Lipscomb in 2002. He is

By Michael the Regional Episcopal Vicar, or senior pastor, for Bird the Montgomery Deanery of the Archdiocese of as an actress and author of Mobile.

“Fried Green Tomatoes at Since coming to the Whistle Stop Café.”

Tallassee, Fr. Troncale He attended St. Bernard began a radio program College in Cullman and called Our Life’s Journey, later St. Mary’s Seminary restarted the local Civitan in Baltimore, Maryland.

Club, expanded the He earned degrees in outreach of St. Vincent de Education, Philosophy, Paul parish to underserved and Theology and was parts of our community ordained in 1965 at St. – particularly the Paul’s Cathedral.

Hispanic population – and Fr. Troncale taught supervised the addition religion at several schools of many new offerings at in Birmingham, Mobile, the church such as Bible and Montgomery through Study nights, prayer the years, and also groups and the return of became a vice principal Vacation Bible School and eventually principal. after an absence of many He served as a pastor years from parish life. For for St. Joseph’s Church these accomplishments in Prattville, St. Bede and for many other the Venerable Church in reasons, Tallassee has Montgomery, and Church been blessed to have Fr. of the Holy Spirit in Troncale come into our Montgomery before being lives.

Bird’s Eye View

Fr. Troncale came to Tallassee with many great ideas, and accomplished a great many of them during his five-year tenure. For those of us who have been blessed to know him, he is a “tough but tender” pastor who always spoke the truth and encouraged everyone around him to live faithfully. He constantly encouraged his parishioners to utilize their “time, talent, and treasure” within not only the church, but in their families and in the town.

Monsignor F. Charles Troncale made a difference in Tallassee and throughout his long career.

As he retires from active ministry this weekend and moves to a trailer in Wetumpka, it is hard to imagine he will slow down for long. At age 77, Fr. Troncale is just getting started.

Michael Bird is an educator, a Tallassee resident and a regular columnist in The Tribune.

A special evening in Talladega

alladega means a lot to a lot of people. For some people, it’s an Eric Church song. For some, it’s NASCAR at its finest. While for others, it’s the home of the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB)—others like me.

Make no mistake about it. I’m a big fan of Eric Church. Being from Alabama, how can I not like NASCAR? In fact, if I ever have a kid, I’m going to name him or her Dale, Dale Jr. or Ricky Bobby. Furthermore, my dad’s brother, Herbert Lee, built the museum there. Speaking of my dad, he was an alumnus from AIDB. My dad, a barber by trade, was a juvenile diabetic and lost his eyesight in his late twenties. Since the demand for blind barbers is limited, he needed a new career option, so he enrolled in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) at AIDB where he acquired the necessary skills and training to operate a business.

The BEP provides participants who are legally blind with the opportunity to operate their own food service

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or vending facility.

The BEP provides initial training for potential licensees and ongoing counseling and management services to established operators. My dad managed vending machines at many government buildings in Montgomery.

In February, I appeared on Good Day Alabama from Birmingham to help promote a fundraiser for Workshops, Inc., which is an organization working with people with disabilities in preparing for and finding employment. On air, I mentioned how this fundraiser was special to me since my father participated in a similar program at AIDB. Even though he was blind, he went to work every day, setting an incredible example for his two sons and stepdaughter.

The trickle-down effect of these programs are seldom seen by people

from the outside looking in.

Later that day, I received an email from a representative from the school inviting me to be their guest speaker at an upcoming alumni event, which turned out to be June 4. I was honored and moved to the point where I was having my own vision problems due to the amount of fluid pouring from my eyes. It seemed full circle.

Although I was stoked about the opportunity, I was a bit nervous. I just didn’t know how it was going to be performing with a significant number of blind people in the audience. Well, let me tell you something.

My anxiety diminished as soon as I got there because these folks were awesome and ready to laugh. A sense of humor can get us through a lot in this crazy world we call home.

They particularly loved some of the funny stories involving blindness, most notably the story of my father teaching me to ride a bike. Let’s just say when you cross a blind father and a stuttering kid for bicycle lessons that

bad things are bound to happen. The good news was that I learned to ride that bike real quick.

I met some really cool people. The president of the alumni association is actually the BEP operator at Workshops, Inc. I also met the man in charge of the BEP who was able to give me personal information on my dad’s condition and training. Furthermore, a lady came up to me after the program to let me know she had completed the program with my dad.

It was a special evening that I won’t soon forget, so on this Father’s Day, I give a special salute to Randall Fuller, who passed away in 1981 when I was just eight years old. He wasn’t with me for very long, but it’s not about how long you’re here.

It’s about what you do while you’re here.

Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer.

He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com.

For more information, please visit www. jodyfuller.com.

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The Summer season begins on June 21. The word “Summer” is derived from the Old Norse word sumar. Summer is the warmest of the four seasons because the Northern Hemisphere is closest to the Sun. The Southern Hemisphere experiences its Winter at this time, since it is farthest from the Sun. The start of Summer coincides with a phenomenon called the Summer Solstice. A solstice is the longest day of the year in a particular hemisphere, or the day on which we experience the most sunlight. Summer in the United States lasts until around arou the end of Sep-

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records show. She was indicted on the charges earlier this year.

Tallassee Police Chief Jimmy Rodgers said shortly after Kilpatrick’s arrest that the charges stem from an investigation following a 2014 audit that showed irregularities in expenditures at the library.

Kilpatrick is no longer employed at the library, but is the director of a museum in Wetumpka.

Court records indicate that a trial had originally been set for June 7, but that was cancelled as Perryman granted entry into pre-trial diversion on May 23. All conditions, fees and fines mandated by Perryman’s order have been met according to records.

No further action is expected in the cases and charges will be dismissed when Perryman signs the order.

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IDB is an independent corporation. We have our own bookkeeping, we have our own records, we have our own audits and so forth. The only real direct tie is the fact that the city council appoints the members, but our operation is a separate entity from the city. The city of Tallassee does contribute to the IDB’s annual income.

The monies received from the city are used to pay for the IDB’s administrative assistant, utilities, maintenance and other ‘normal operations’.”

According to Alabama Code Section 11-54-98, industrial development boards are exempt from the provisions of Alabama’s competitive bid laws. The conflict during the meeting seemed to revolve around the fact that the city of Tallassee is required to bid out projects in excess of $15,000, and since they were being asked to contribute funds, several of the council members wanted more specific information regarding a $120,000 bid submitted by Stacey Gunn.

“The first move is to get a more comprehensive view of the confidence level of Stacey’s bid and whether there are any holes in the plan,” Heacock said.

In a separate interview, councilman Rob Rygiel said he is concerned that without an open bid process there is no quality assurance. According to Rygiel, if the bids were open, the IDB would be able to compare a project’s engineering, cost of materials and other items

that would contribute to the superiority of a purposed project.

According to Barbra Garnett, Tallassee’s city clerk, the city has to get bids on projects costing over $15,000. However, the IDB is not required to open the bid process.

“IDB is exempt from the bid process, but the city is not,” she said.

However, the IDB’s bid process has not been the topic of interest in recent years.

“That is the first that I have heard that the IDB is exempt from bids,” said Garnett.

Council members were also concerned that the proposed access road may be on property annexed by the city. The council decided to get more information and revisit the issue at its June 27 meeting.

Heacock also suggested that the IDB would seek financial input from the county as well, but stressed that the city needed to act first.

“City support has to predate any effort before we go to the county,” he said. “The county’s first question is going to be ‘this is Tallassee’s industrial park, what is the city doing?’”

Heacock stated that the project will cost the IDB approximately a quarter of a million dollars before all is said and done.

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‘You don’t have to be a __ to be a good Christian, but it helps’

ne of the people who greatly influenced my life was Farley Salmon – the SEC’s first split T quarterback, all around great guy and an alcoholic.

I knew him after he had sobered up, reconciled with his family, and had become a devoted and active member of my church. I loved him, I still do, and will always be grateful for the ways he influenced the kind of person I became.

He was also the author of one of my favorite sayings: “You don‘t have to be a drunk, a drug addict, or a prostitute to become a good Christian, but, it helps.”

It helps because we humans often don’t feel like we need God when the paycheck is rolling in, the promotions are coming regularly, when we’re moving to a new house or getting a new car. When our lives are going well, it is as Paul Simon sings, “so easy to forget to remember,” until crisis strikes.

We don’t need God, until

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the midnight phone call that says: “This is officer _______ at the hospital”; or, your brother calls and says: “Daddy has fallen”; or, the doctor says: “Yes, it is cancer.” You really don’t have to experience personal tragedy to become a good Christian, but it helps.

In Africa, where there is wide spread genocide, starvation, torture and illness, Christianity is growing faster than in any other place in the world. People need the help, the joy and the strength of Christianity. And they know it. You don’t have to live in a country experiencing mass murder, AIDS or starvation to become a good Christian, but it helps.

Most people look in a mir-

ror and see the worst person in the world. We have all done things that cause us to ask: “How can I be forgiven for that?” Many of us truly don’t think we can be, so we just ignore the pain of our sin and the guilt of our lives. We hide, or run, or cover these feelings with drink, drugs, buying things, gambling, working: anything that helps us forget.

And unless we hit bottom or have a greater crisis, we just keep on. You don’t have to be a drunk, drug addict or terrible sinner to become a good Christian, but it helps.

That’s what Luke 7:36-50 is about: realizing that we can’t be forgiven until we realize we need forgiveness.

Simon the Pharisee was rich, had a fine house, could afford to throw lavish parties.

But that wasn’t his problem.

His problem was that he felt like he deserved it all. He was righteous, he was good, and in his mind, God had blessed him for it. In his mind, Simon didn’t need God’s forgiveness.

But the woman who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and her hair, anointed him with a gift of oil she probably couldn’t afford, needed forgiveness and knew it. She needed forgiveness so much, she wept.

And in her need, in her great sin, in her knowledge of that sin, she was forgiven.

No, you don’t have to be a drunk, a drug addict, or a prostitute to become a good Christian, but it helps.

It helps us realize that no matter how awful we think we are, no matter what we have done or not done, or how often we have done or not done it, no matter how mean, evil or terrible we are, or think we are, God will forgive us. God does forgive us.

It is only when we think we don’t need forgiveness, when we’re convinced we don’t need it, that we can’t be forgiven.

After all, how can you be forgiven when you don’t think you need it.

When the day comes that we can no longer hide, when we look into the depths of our souls, and see the dirt, the evil, the bitter stuff that’s down there: when we can look at the hopelessness of our lives, the unhappiness, the fear; when we face the “unfaceable” and realize that we need God because there is no other place to go, no where else to turn; when we finally say, “God, I can’t do this without you, forgive me for what I’ve done; forgive me for what I’ve not done; forgive me for what I am, help me; when we finally hear and believe, “You are forgiven, your sins have been put away: that’s the day we change. That’s the day we begin becoming a better Christian and a better person.

No, You don’t have to be drunk, a drug addict, or a prostitute to become a good Christian, but it helps, it definitely helps.

Henderson is a rector at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Religion Briefs • First Baptist Church Reeltown You are cordially invited to First Baptist Reeltown’s Reel Prim Timers monthly community Senior Day on Wednesday, June 22 at 11a.m. Pastor Tim Smith will give an uplifting devotion. Ray Funderburk and friends and First Baptist Church Reeltown’s own Lauren Ledbetter and Sharon Harper will entertain. Summer Picnic will be the theme, so bring your favorite picnic food for the luncheon fellowship.

• St. Vincent de Paul OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY is a service of St. Vincent de Paul Church and airs weekly from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ and FM 101.1 in Tallassee. Listen Live on www. wacqradio.com or the TuneIn app on your smartphone.

The pastor of St. Vincent de Paul is Monsignor Charles Troncale.

June 26 - One Church part 1 July 3 - One Church part 2 July 17 - Apostolic Authority and the Pope July 24 - Marriage and the Eucharist part 1 July 31 - Marriage and the Eucharist part 2 August 7 - Making Catholic Moral Decisions (Jim Toner) August 14 - Making Catholic Moral Decisions (Jim Toner) August 21 - By Faith Alone part 1 August 28 - By Faith Alone part 2 September 4 - Which Came First part 1 September 11 - Which Came First part 2 • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany On June 26 at 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/

• St. John All Nations Pentecostal Foundation Church Vacation Bible Boot Camp. Theme: The Armor of God. Eph. 6:11-18 There will be classes of arts, crafts, bible skits and refreshments. You are invited to our 2nd vacation bible school. Come on out and put on your “Armor of God”. Join us for this boot camp event Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 22, 23 and 24, 2016 from 9:30a.m. until 12:30 for more information contact Sis. Annette Purter at 334401-1405 or Sis. Odell Holstick at 334-283-2916.

• Elam Baptist Church Located at 4686 Notasulga Road, Tallassee, Alabama, Hwy 14 will have “SUBMERGED” Vacation Bible School 2016 June 19 – 23, Sunday thru Thursday from6:00 p.m.

– 8:30 p.m. each evening through 6th grade. The kids will experience an adventure like no other, deep within the mysterious seas. As they submerge themselves in God’s Word and discover that Jesus didn’t just see what’s on the outside of people but looked deep down on the inside.

So grab your goggles, step into your flippers, and dive in to find truth below the surface with us at “SUBMERGED”!

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• St. Paul United Methodist Church Homecoming service will be June 26 at 11 a.m. With Pastor Rev. Hazell Stoudmire, speaker of the hour Rev. Houston Martin from JACOM Church in Tallassee, AL. Revival service will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church June 27-29 at 7p.m. Speaker Rev. John Jackson from Oak Grove #4 Baptist Church in Fitzpatrick, AL • First United Methodist Church

Choir Camp—That Joe-he’s so dreamy! The classic Old Testament story of Joseph is retold in the exuberant times and music of the 50’s. It’s surfer beats, leather jackets, and surfboards but the gospel truth remains the same… trust the Lord with all your heart. This is a day camp open to anyone in the church or community that is entering first grade through those exiting sixth grade. We will learn an entire musical with narration, choreography, sets, and of course MUSIC. Camp hours are: Sunday, July 10, 2-4 p.m., Kick-off party (mandatory) ; Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursday night, July 14, 7 PM, Program. To register, call the church office at 283-2195 or sign up in the bulletin. The cost of camp is $10 per camper, due upon arrival to camp. The deadline to register is June 20. Call now, space is limited!

• Salem Macon Baptist Church Will have its 176th Homecoming Anniversary on Sunday July 17, 2016 at 10 a.m.. Rev. Marc Pargo, former pastor of SMBC, will be our speaker. Please mark your calendar and don’t miss this special time. The singers will be announced later. Salem Macon is located at 4647 Tallapoosa Street, Notasulga, 14 miles east of Tallassee and 5 miles west of Notasulga. Rev. Mike Stephens is pastor and Tim Bunn is Music Director.

• East Tallassee United Methodist Church The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vendors are welcome: new items, old items, crafts, youth groups, ball teams, baked goods, produce and food. The flea market is sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located across from City Hall.

We will offer various priced booths. To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.

Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God

3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada

Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 5673255 Grandview Pines Baptist

Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731

Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837

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Humane Society of Elmore County readies for annual auction

REA CORD Executive Director Humane Society of Elmore County

W

e hope you have your calendar marked for our 11th annual Wags ‘N Whiskers Auction on Friday, July 29 at the Wetumpka Civic Center, 212 S. Main Street, Wetumpka.

This is a ‘don’t miss’ event with a room full of items for auction, great food, door prizes, and fun for everyone. All the proceeds go to our humane shelter to help ensure we can continue our work and be there for the public and so many pets in need.

We are still accepting items for our auction and can guarantee there will be something for everyone. You can expect to find antiques, collectibles, artwork, household décor; pet-related items, jewelry, furniture, gift certificates for trips, hotel stays, services, sports items and so much more.

If you would like to donate an item to our auction please contact Sandy Faulk at 334-541-2505 or email her at silentauction@elmorehumane.com. All donated items are tax-deductible and support our shelter’s work to care for so many pets in need.

This is both a silent and live auction so there are plenty of opportunities for everyone to find one or more treasures.

The fun, food and bidding begins at 6 p.m. when we open the Civic Center doors to the long line of folks we know will be waiting and DJ Ziggy from PowerSounds USA gets us going as our

Master of Ceremonies. With many thanks to Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka there will be a veritable cornucopia of delectable hors d’oeuvres for everyone to enjoy.

From 7:15 – 8 p.m., Scott and Michelle Williams from High as the Sky Auction Company will make sure our live auction is a fun experience for everyone. Silent auction bidding will then continue until the final whistle and our many auction volunteers will then help everyone collect their items and do the final payment processing.

You can preview each and every item that will be in our auction by checking out our special auction website: www.elmorehumane.auction. New items are being added weekly (and we are still taking in donated items for our auction) so check back often to see what new treasures will be up for bid.

You can pre-purchase tickets ($25 couple/$15 single) at our shelter (255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka) or at the door.

We also have a limited number of tables seating eight for $300. Come to the shelter or call us at 334-567-3377 to pay for your table before they are all gone! We have plenty of fliers if you know some businesses that would help us advertise and our auction posters will be available later this week.

Our silent auction is our biggest single fund-raising event, so we hope for a huge crowd who want to have fun, find a few treasures and support our work to help as many animals as we can each and every day.

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Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $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, 45 days of pet health insurance and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, go to our website at www.elmorehumane.org for more information, email us at hselco@bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377.

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Tallassee native honored at Valdosta State STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Denise Reid, a native of Tallassee and a 1986 graduate of Tallassee High School, was recently named the recipient of Valdosta State University’s 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Service.

The President’s Award for Excellence in Service is presented to a full-time faculty member who has worked at VSU for a minimum of three years and displays a strong and consistent commitment to service on the university campus, in the community, and/or in their professional discipline.

Reid is the daughter of Peggy Taunton and the late James (Jimmy) Taunton,

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POOL OPENING DAY: Pool season runs through Saturday, July 30. Hours of operation will be MondaySaturday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Daily pass is $3 per day and individual pass is $45, family pass for up to four in same household is $60 and five or more $75 for season.

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: Free summer meals for kids and teens will be served in Tallassee.

Meals will be provided to all children without charge.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Call 283-6864 for location and other information.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Summer Reading program at Tallassee City Library begins. For more information, call 283-2732.

SWIM LESSONS: First session of swim lessons for ages 4 and up (must be 4 by time of lesson) will begin run through June 24, Second session will be June 27 –July 8 (closed July 4) Third session will be July 11-22. Registration fee for Tiny Tots is $55 and Levels 1-6 will be $65. You may register at Recreation Department until Thursday, May 26 and after May 26 please register at pool.

both of Tallassee.

Reid, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, was selected by the College of Arts and Sciences Presidential Award Committee for her continuous dedication to increasing the development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines within her department, the College of Arts and Sciences, Valdosta State University, the University System of Georgia, and the ValdostaLowndes County community.

“Some of the service that everyone does at VSU is out of duty,” said Reid, who joined VSU in August 1995. “Other

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21—who have disabilities and may need special services. The campaign urges parents, service providers, and concerned citizens to contact Child Find, a program to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities or children who are believed to have disabilities.

The Tallassee City School System wishes to notify you of the availability of special education services in our public schools.

If you have questions regarding our programs, or if you wish to refer a student, please contact Lynell Carr at (334) 283-5675 or Child Find (Alabama Department of Education) at 1-800-548-2547.

June 23

BEEKEEPING CAMP: The Central Alabama Beekeepeers and Elmore County 4-H are hosting a beekeeping camp June 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 14.

Take a look into the fascinating world of honey bees and see the role they play in our everyday lives.

Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt and snack.

Participants must bring a sack lunch.

For more information and to register contact Allyson Andrews at 334799-2254 or call at allyson. andrews@icloud.com

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CHILD FIND PROGRAM TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: The Tallassee City School System is launching its annual campaign to assist children—birth to age

service is self-motivating.

You find something you enjoy, and if you’re blessed, then you get to do that.

For me, this has been trying to make STEM more interesting to students of all ages.

“I truly enjoy helping others. I always have.

Hebrews 13:16 says, ‘Do not neglect to do good and share what you have.’

I can recall many people who have given of themselves to help me over the years. They gave of their time and energy because they wanted to help me.

I can see from personal experiences what a difference one person can have.

I know that I would not be where I am now without the influence, assistance, inspiration, and encouragement of others through

FARMERS MARKET: The Tallassee Farmers’ Market returns for its seventh season on Friday, June 24th and will be open each Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., through midto-late August. The market

is located by the Mt. Vernon Theatre, 321 Barnett Blvd., in Historic Downtown Tallassee. The market is State-sanctioned and is a “producers only” market, where the public can buy direct from qualified local fresh produce growers.

The market also welcomes home bakers and canners, as well as, artists and crafters. Growers and other vendors interested in participating in this year’s market, may contact the market manager to reserve their space. The weekly vendor booth fee is $10.00. For further details, including, how to acquire a County-specific grower’s permit and/or a City vending licensing, visit the market’s website at: www.tallasseefarmersmarket.com or contact the market manager, Tripp Storm, at 334-324-3492 or by email at: tallasseemarket@ gmail.com.

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Throughout her more than two decades of service at VSU, Reid has served on numerous committees within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the College of Arts and Sciences, Valdosta State University, and more.

Submitted / The Tribune The sole author and co-editor of more than Dr. Denise Reid, a Tallassee native, was honored with the Presitwo dozen publications, dent’s Award from Valdosta State University for excellence service.

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MENS BREAKFAST: Calvary Baptist Wetumpka Men’s Ministry will be having their monthly Men’s Breakfast on Sunday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. All men and boys of all ages are welcome to attend.

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SILENT AUCTION: Central Alabama Comprehensive Health, Inc will hold the Annual Recognition and Silent Auction and Roast of the Honorable Deborah H. Biggers, District Court Judge. Supporting Honorees: The Honorable Miles D. Robinson, commissioner district 1, Macon County Commission.

Dr. Fazel Martine, CEO of Prime Care Medical.

This event will be held Saturday, June 25 at 2p.m. at the Tuskegee Municipal Complex in Tuskegee, AL. Donations are $25.

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ANDY GRAHAM Sports Columnist

Congratulations DJ and the city of Cleveland

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n the world of competitive athletics, there are going to be winners and there are going to be losers. It’s an inevitable outcome not always based on who plays best, but who has the most points or best score when the game is over. There have been many athletes over the years who seem to possess an innate ability to handle pressure better than others and deliver in the most crucial moments. Guys like Michael Jordan, David Ortiz and Joe Montana exemplified rising to the occasion when the game was on the line. On the other hand, there have also been those athletes over the years who seemed to constantly crumble under the pressure and are remembered just as clearly for their many failures. Somewhere along the line it became customary to refer to such unfortunate circumstances as “choking.” It’s actually pretty fascinating that we as fans tend to use the labels of “clutch” or “choker” for individuals, franchises or even cities.

Despite all odds, two notorious chokers were inexplicably able to overcome past foibles this weekend and rise to the pinnacle of their chosen professions. In an even further twist of fate, both happened on the same day (Sunday) as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their very first NBA championship and Dustin Johnson overcame his demons to capture his first major championship. The city of Cleveland had not enjoyed a professional championship of any kind since 1964 when the Browns won the NFL Title (pre-Super Bowl). There had been a lot of close calls and a lot of heartbreak along the way, but no championship. Michael Jordan’s shot over Craig Ehlo in the 89 playoffs was a dagger.

John Elway’s 98 yard march in the 1987 AFC championship game in Cleveland Municipal Stadium still makes grown men cry. There were also those World Series appearances in 95 and 97 that resulted in championships for the Braves and Marlins.

Dustin Johnson’s history is not nearly as long, but it had already provided some soul crushing moments. Johnson carried a 3-shot lead into Sunday at the 2010 U.S. Open and proceeded to shoot 82. He had a 1-shot lead at the 2010 PGA championship on the final hole, but bogeyed and found himself in a threeman playoff… or so he thought.

Johnson would receive a 2-shot penalty for grounding his club in a bunker and be knocked down to fifth place. At the 2015 U.S. Open, DJ three-putted from 12 feet on the 18th hole and lost to Jordan Spieth. Johnson had clearly taken over the moniker of best player never to win a major championship.

LeBron James and the Cavaliers not only delivered a long overdue championship to the city of Cleveland, it was done in grand fashion. They overcame a 3-1 deficit, which no team had ever done in NBA history. James was absolutely phenomenal and emphatically reaffirmed himself as the best player in the league. In typical Dustin Johnson fashion, he had to endure a bit of controversy and ultimately a penalty stroke, but it didn’t matter. He hit two of the most brilliant shots I’ve ever seen under that amount of pressure on the 18th hole. He won going away and silenced his doubters. Here’s to overcoming labels and realizing your potential.

Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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The Tallassee Tiger Sharks traveled to Valley, AL to compete in a tri-meet with Auburn’s swim team and Valley’s swim team. Several Tallassee swimmers in all age groups placed at the tri-meet held Monday, June 6.

Thunderstruck team seeks funding

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Thunderstruck, a travel softball team comprised of girls from the Tallassee and Reeltown area, is seeking funding for this year’s NSA Southern Nationals in Gulf Shores. Thunderstruck came in second place in their age group and the team will head to Gulf Shores July 26 and return July 30. The team is looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of funding the upcoming trip. The team members heading to the

Southern Nations are Ayriana Stoneback, who is a Reeltown pitcher, Mackenzie Baker who is a Reeltown shortstop, Ashlynn Thomas, a Reeltown right fielder, Morgan McGuire, a Reeltown centerfielder, Carlee Meadows, who plays first base for Reeltown, Jordan Andrews, who plays for Benjamin Russell High School, Chelsey Jordan, a Benjamin Russell catcher, Haylee Osborne, a Tallassee pitcher, Anslee Osborne, a Tallassee catcher, Pearl Huff, who plays leftfield for Dadeville, and Hailey Cowart, a Horseshoe Bend third

baseman. The coaches for Thuerstruck are Jason Stoneback, Bryan Meadows, Chris Jordan and Stephen Osborne.

If you would like to help the girls with their upcoming journey to Southern Nationals in Gulf Shores, contact Coach Stoneback at 606-305-8884, Coach Meadows at 334-524-0900 or team manager Jessica Stoneback at 334-401-0864.

You may also follow Thunderstruck travel softball team’s journey on Facebook at Thunderstruck Travelball.

6U All-Star Team sweeps championship

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It looks like the Tallassee 6U All-Star team may be the team to watch, or watch out for, this year. Since going into All-Star season the 6U Tallassee girls are undefeated. The girls triumphed over the competition during the weekend tournement held in Wetumpka. The 6U team took on Millbrook first and fought to win with a final score of 18-17. Following the tight win over Millbrook, the girls took on Wetumpka and won 19-4. The 6U girls then faced Wetumpka in a championship game and swept the competition with a 14-0 win.

Tallassee Tiger Sharks make waves

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

As the Tallassee Tiger Sharks enter their third week of competition, the team continues to make waves at local swim meets. This week the team traveled to Auburn and Prattville where 23 swimmers swam at the Auburn meet at the Auburn University pool. The Prattville meet was cancelled after the first four events due to weather.

At the Auburn meet, several swimmers from Tallassee placed.

Hope Moyers placed first in the breaststroke, fourth in the freestyle, sixth in the backstroke and first place in the long distance freestyle. Camden Mask placed third in the breaststroke and eighth in the individual medley. Jack Parker placed fifth in the breaststroke and seventh in the individual medley. Macey Stewart placed eight in the breaststroke, fifth in the freestyle, sixth in the individual medley and sixth in the backstroke.

Drew Griggs placed third in the breaststroke, sixth in the freestyle, sixth in the backstroke and fifth in the long distance freestyle. Canyon Moyers placed eighth in the freestyle, sixth in the individual medley, sixth in the butterfly and fourth

in the backstroke. Lanier Stewart placed fourth in the freestyle, third in the butterfly, third in the backstroke and fourth in the long distance freestyle. Connor Crawford placed fifth in the freestyle, fourth in the individual medley, second in the butterfly and second in the backstroke.

Geoffery Dark placed fourth in the individual medley, third in the butterfly, first in the backstroke and fourth in the long distance freestyle. Valeria Johnson placed seventh in the butterfly and seventh in the backstroke. Auburn Weldon placed eight in the backstroke and Darcie Dark placed fifth in the backstroke.

In Prattville the Tiger Sharks managed to put some numbers in the board, before the bad weather cut the meet short.

In the six and under age group, Aiden Nobles placed first in the freestyle, Crockett Moyers placed second in the freestyle, Blu Berry placed third in the freestyle, Harmony Moyers placed first in the freestyle and Kayson Atkins placed second in the freestyle.

In the eight and under age group, Hope Moyers placed first in the backstroke and first in the freestyle. Valerie Johnson placed second in the breaststroke and second in the freestyle. Donavan Aldridge

placed second in the freestyle.

In the 9-10 age group, Geoffery Dark placed first in the breaststroke and first in the individual medley. Jack Parker placed second in the breaststroke, Gracie Curran placed first in the breaststroke, Allison Moyers placed first in the freestyle, Corbin Glover placed second in the freestyle and Jack Parker placed third in the freestyle.

In the 11-12 age group, Kolten Tucker placed third in the freestyle. Madison Webster placed first in the freestyle, first in the breaststroke and second in the individual medley. Ezra Carpenter placed first in the breaststroke, first in the freestyle and first in the individual medley.

In the 13-14 age group, Will Lackey placed third in the breaststroke and third in the freestyle. Ean Carpenter placed first in the freestyle.

In the 15-18 age group, Drew Griggs placed third in the breaststroke, Laura Fields placed second in the breaststroke, Chris Glover placed third in the freestyle and Sarah Buice placed second in the freestyle.

The Tallassee Tiger Sharks will travel to Opelika and Prattville next week to compete.

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living is less, nearly 40 percent point to higher than expected expenses, and about one fourth citing higher than expected medical expenses.

WORKING A LITTLE LONGER The current generation of workers expects to work longer than retirees.

Nearly a third of retirees stopped working before age 60, according to the survey, while less that a quarter worked to age 65 and beyond.

Less than 20 percent of current workers expect to retire before 60, while more than 45 percent expect to work to age 65 and beyond.

Additionally, 24 percent of retirees say they have worked since retiring- four percent full time, 17 percent part time, 2 percent both full and part time and one percent seasonal.

The current generation of workers indicated that 66 percent expect to work for pay after retiring, with 45 percent citing health insurance, 33 percent for money for extras, 33 percent to make ends meet and 15 percent to help support their children or other family members.

So, how well are workers saving for retirement?

“Older workers age 40-58 are more likely than younger workers age 20-39 to report that they or their spouse have saved for retirement; yet those 20-39 plan to retire earlier,” said Dallas Salisbury, president of the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

The survey, though, indicates that the older workers group is no more likely to have a realistic estimate of their income needs in retirement.

Financial experts say retirees will need at least 70 to 80 percent of their pre retirement income to maintain their current lifestyles.

Additionally, financial experts point out that Medicare does not cover nearly as much of medical expenses as employer-provided health care plans. The costs for prescription drugs could easily add another 20 to 30 percent to their income

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needs, meaning that retirement income should match current income to maintain the current living standard.

The survey indicates that few workers are on their way to accumulating savings sufficient enough to pay for that retirement.

The survey indicates that nearly half had accumulated less than $50,000 with 15 percent saying that they had saved nothing for retirement. Less that one fourth of the 40-59 age group have saved $100,000 or more, which means that if they retired today, they would be able to draw $5,000 a year for 20 years before depleting their retirement savings.

SO WHAT DO YOU DO NOW? First, if your employer offers a retirement plan such as a 401K, participate. If the employer matches a percentage of the employees contribution, that instantly doubles the minimum contribution.

Additionally, check into such savings vehicles as IRA’s, both regular and Roth, to determine if you are eligible to participate in them, and which would be the most beneficial to you.

Important Points when choosing a financial planner ■ The current generation of

workers expects to work longer than retirees.

■ Nearly a third of retirees stopped working before age 60, according to a survey.

■ Workers indicate that 44 percent are looking to personal savings for their main source of retirement income.

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Choose a Hospital on-wheels, health fairs, health screenings, senior citizen exercise classes and community education programs. CPR classes are offered. Seminars are held periodically on both men’s and women’s health issues.

“Tallassee’s Community Hospital consistently receives recognition for providing quality medical care.”

Community Hospital, Inc., founded in 1926, is a not-for-profit 69-bed health care facility serving the people of Elmore, Tallapoosa and Macon counties and surrounding areas with quality health care.

Truly a “community” hospital, the Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders, business and health care professionals who volunteer their time to further the Hospital’s mission to provide the highest quality health care services.

Community Hospital provides 24-hour physician-staffed emergency care as well as a five-bed intensive care unit with a stateof-the-art monitoring system. These are the only intensive care beds in Elmore and Macon counties. The combined skills of the medical staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, and consulting medical specialists, complemented by a caring staff of health care professionals, allows Community Hospital to administer the latest in medical technology through a full range of primary and acute care services.

Community Hospital offers a full range of outpatient services such as bone density testing, cardio-pulmonary/ respiratory therapy, GXT/stress tests, CT scans, gastroenterology lab, laboratory services, mammography, MRI, nutritional counseling, laparoscopic and general surgery, radiology and ultrasound diagnostics. Chaplain services, patient education programs, social services and discharge planning are available to assist families.

The dedication of the hospital staff extends into the community with meals-

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New Day Senior Care is a short-term inpatient geriatric behavioral health program housed in a secured 10-bed unit and is aimed at maximizing the level of functioning in senior adults. Senior adults may have psychological, emotional, and physical needs, which are unique to their specific age group. All therapies and treatments at New Day are tailored to meet the needs of senior adults.

Community Skilled Care and Rehab is the newest service at Community Hospital.

This program is designed to assist patients when acute care hospitalization is no longer required, but the patient needs further care to reach a level of strength and wellness in order to safely return to their home or residential facility. Our goal is to help each patient improve their level of functioning and become as independent as possible prior to discharge.

multi-specialty practice located in Tuskegee.

Most of the Hospital’s staff physicians have practices located on the Hospital campus. These practices include family practice physicians and the specialties of cardiology; ear, nose and throat; gastroenterology; general surgery; internal medicine; orthopedics; podiatry; and urology.

Community Home Care and Community Hospice Care are owned and operated by Community Hospital and serves patients in Elmore, Tallapoosa and Macon Counties.

The Community Home Care team is an extension of the physician’s care and hospital services to address the physical, social, and emotional needs of patients recovering for debilitating illness or injury.

Services provided to patients in their home include skilled nursing; home health aides; physical, occupational and/or speech therapy; behavioral health services, and arrangements for medical equipment and supplies. Community Home Care is Medicare certified.

Community Hospice Care provides specialized care to persons experiencing a life limiting illness who desire to spend their remaining days in the comfort of their own home. Hospice is dedicated to helping each patient reach an acceptable level of physical, emotional and spiritual comfort while encouraging them to remain alert, active and independent for as long as possible.

The Community Medical Plaza opened in September 2002 to provide much needed office space for medical specialists.

In addition to its roster of family physicians, Community Hospital offers a comprehensive list of medical specialties to area residents. Conveniently located on the Community Hospital campus are several medical office buildings, Tallassee Family Care, Community Medical Arts Center (CMAC), and the Community Medical Plaza. Community Hospital also operates Tuskegee Medical & Surgical Clinic, a

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Hospice care is provided by a team of caring, trained professionals and volunteers working together to provide care, counseling and compassion to patients and their caregivers. Community Hospice Care is Medicare certified.

“Community Hospital constantly strives to remain the leader in providing comprehensive health care services to our population. We sincerely hope you will allow us to meet your health care needs.”