Page 2 • MAY 4, 2016
TheWetumpkaHerald.com
Area Calendar
Obituaries Aaron Stephens
Aaron Michael Stephens, 27, of Eclectic, passed away April 27, 2016. He was born December 2, 1988. Graveside services were Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Watson Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Ken Keppel officiating, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. He is survived by his mother, Robin Stephens; father, Michael Hornsby; maternal grandmother, Loretta Stephens; paternal grandmother, Marie Hornsby; children, Dalton James Stephens and Kaitlyn Stephens; brother, Dyron Johnston; sisters, Jamie Kelly, Jessica Hornsby and Shainna Hornsby; and cousins, Jeremiah Stephens, Johnna Stephens, John Michael Stephens, Lauren Marie Stephens; Morgan Dew and Mike Hornsby. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Stephens Sr; paternal grandfather, Rogers Hornsby; and brother, James Stephens Jr. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama
Steven Holley
Steven Wayne Holley, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 24, 2016, after an extended illness. He was born on February 22, 1963. Steve is survived by his mother, Linda Pike Holley; sisters Jamie Holley Taylor (Bruce), Anna Holley Morris (Avery), Mary Ann Holley Parker, and Deborah Holley Burdett (Marc); and fourteen nieces and nephews Sydney Parker, Gaylen Morris, Hayden Tadlock, Chris Taylor, Tryton Taylor, Spencer Morris, Sam Morris, Coby Taylor, Dawson Tadlock, Maddy Taylor, Shay Taylor, Shaun Taylor, Hannah Kate Burdett and Jacob Burdett. Steve was preceded in death by his father, James Darrell Holley; and grandparents Harvard and Silvie Pike of Pell City, and William Pratt and Dorothy Burns Holley of Birmingham. A graveside service was held at Cook Spring Baptist Church Cemetery in Pell City, Alabama on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benevolence Fund at Mulder Methodist Church in Wetumpka.
THE WETUMPKA HERALD
May
MUSEUM EXHIBIT: During the month of May, the Elmore County Museum’s exhibit will feature the nationally known Elmore County Band - fondly called “The Big Blue”. The exhibit is filled with yearbooks, pictures of the band beginning in the 1950s and running through the 70s, plaques, scrapbooks, and a video of the 2003 Big Blue reunion! There are some funny, FUNNY stories told on the video! Come by Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. and take a step back in time!
May 5
ART UNDER THE STARS: Wetumpka Elementary School is hosting Art Under the Stars May 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CTE AWARDS BANQUET: The second annual Elmore County CTE Awards Banquet is Thursday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center. Faculty, staff and student honorees and their families will have a seated dinner with a keynote speech from Bobby Jon Drinkard prior to the awards. ALABAMA POWER SERVICE ORGANIZATION will host the Annual Relay for Life Hotdog Cookout. May 5 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hotdogs, chips and dessert will be
$6 and an additional $1 for an extra hotdog. Contact Melinda Emfinger 334-2522969. TALLAWEKA BAPTIST CHURCH: May 5 marks the 65th anniversary of the National Day of Prayer. Friends and neighbors from across Tallassee representing many area churches have gathered for prayer on the first Thursday in May for years. This year’s National Day of Prayer event in Tallassee will be hosted for the twelfth consecutive year by Tallaweka Baptist Church. A light lunch will be served, beginning at 11:30 AM. The program will begin at noon. The event will be held in the fellowship hall of the church, located at 1419 Gilmer Avenue in Tallassee. Everyone is welcome to attend this special time of prayer. “Wake Up America” is the theme this year’s National Day of Prayer. Area ministers, in cooperation with the Tallassee Ministerial Alliance, will conduct the observance in Tallassee. Since it is a work day and many will come during their lunch hour, the program will conclude before 1 p.m. For more information about the local National Day of Prayer observance, please contact Tallaweka Baptist Church, 332-2832279, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m until noon.
May 7
CAMP STEW SALE: The Cedarwood Community Church will be holding a camp stew sale from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 7. The church will also be holding an indoor yard sale with many unique items. Included are a wheel chair, walker, hospital bed, dvd’s video games and lots of other items. Cedarwood is located at 10286 Highway 231 in the Wallsboro Community. All proceeds help to support the ongoing community ministries of the church. For more information please call the church office at 334-5670476.
May 9
BAND CONCERT: The Southeast Alabama Community Band will host a concert Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Wetumpka High School. Musical director and conductor is James Smith and Director Emeritus is Dr. Johnny Long.
May 10
GOLF TOURNEY: Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament will be held May 10 at Wynlakes Golf and Country Club Come join us for a fun day of lunch, golf and a chance to win bragging rights and CASH!
May 14
UNION REUNION: Union Academy, Dadeville, Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ: On Saturday, May 14th from 2 p.m. until at University Station RV, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334-257-3826, hughesautoparts@centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233,steven505@ centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-319-3434, auburnhood@aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-5081768, gfuquaret@gmail. com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems.
Joe Bennett, Robin Ellison, Vicki Mullino, Sherry Thorne, Keith Nobles
3PML | /VTL | (\[V | )\ZPULZZ Before you renew your insurance policy... CALL US FIRST, your friend and neighbor right here in Elmore County.
May 19
AFTER HOURS: Chamber Business After Hours, Sunset Reception is set for Thursday, May 19 at Wind Creek Wetumpka, 100 River Oaks Drive, Wetumpka from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
COUSINS INSURANCE AGENCY 234 HILL STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA “Serving the community since 1914”
TEL: 334.567.8493 EMAIL: CIA@COUSINSINS.COM
May 21
IF YOU HAVE COLLATERAL, WE HAVE YOUR LOAN. Business Loans for Central Alabama.
J. L Lane Lending, LLC. 334.272.4313
PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Paddle for a Purpose May 21 at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees are $35 for the mile race and $45 for the 3 and 6 mile race. This event is part of the SUP the South race series. Non-racers are welcome to watch.
MAY 23
Tallassee City Council meeting at City Hall from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
May 28-29
ART ON THE LAKE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Art on the Lake May 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 29 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Art on the Lake provides an opportunity for artists from all over the Southeast to showcase their art including canvas, jewelry, pottery and sculpture are available for purchase with a portion of the sale benefiting Children’s Harbor.
JUNE 7
Industrial Development Board meeting 1 Twin Creek Drive from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
JUNE 10-11
TALLASSEE NOW: Tallassee Now event is set for June 11 at Bell Park and J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium. ONGOING EVENTS TENNIS LESSONS: Grassroots Tennis Association will be offering (8) Weeks of Free Tennis Lessons this Summer throughout the rural and inner city underprivileged communities. A player can become a recipient of Free Tennis Lessons by contacting this organization before (May 27th, 2016) by calling (334-439-8198). SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Readers of all age will explore all thing sports and fitness this summer as Wetumpka Public Library presents “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” during their summer library program. The 2016 Summer Library Program is open to young people, preschool, through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story times and more. Preschool Story Time for infant through those entering kindergarten is on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. this is a year round program. Summer program for those entering first through sixth grade will meet Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center beginning June 14 – July 26. The Teen Program for those entering seventh and up will meet Thursday afternoons beginning June 16 – July 28 in the Library for movies. Registration begins May 2, 2016. You may download a registration form from our website: www.wetumpkalibrary.com or come in for a copy. For more information you may call 334-567-1308. Find us on Facebook. All programs are free. SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month is the Highway 231 Saturday Night Jamboree at the Alabama League of the South Cultural Center Building at 12814 Highway 231 North in Wetumpka. There will be country, gospel, and rock and roll music in a good atmosphere. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be line dancing, no alcohol, no smoking and no charge. Donations accepted for upkeep of the building. Contact Ray Funderburk at R&R Music and things at 334-991-4682 or 224-8509804 with questions.
WETUMPKA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 8801 Hwy. 231 North, Wetumpka • 334-567-7880
Let us serve your family in time of need.
• Traditional Funeral Services & Cremation • Preneed Insurance • Monuments Brown Service & Liberty National Policies Honored Bill Barrett • Crystal Phelps • Donald Myrick - Funeral Director • Larry Dozier - Funeral Director • Bill Shaw - Apprentice Director
Family Owned & Operated
Please bear with us as we remodel & update our facilities in order to better serve you & your family.