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See pages 10, 11,

12 & 13 for details.

“The Treasure on the Tallapoosa”

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Tallassee QuarTerlyTallassee, Alabama

Southgate to Lake Martin

Tallassee QuarTerlyTallassee, Alabama

Southgate to Lake Martin

Photo by Jo Oswald

Tallassee Now!

JUNE10th & 11th, 2016

History of a Town up in smoke

During WW II, the millsreceived awards ofexcellence from the

U.S. Army for production

of war materials.

Mt. Vernon Mills smoulders as the people of Tallassee mourn their heritage.

100 Firefighters

from 11 different

Fire Stations

battled the3:00 am

blaze.

The Tallassee Mills The Tallassee Mills

closed its operation closed its operation

in 2005. in 2005.

At that time it was theAt that time it was the

oldest continuous oldest continuous

operating textile mill operating textile mill

in the United States. in the United States.

“...the Mill wasmy Way of life.

Many a manand womanfeed their

families byworking thereand everyone

was consideredfamily.”

(unknown)

Townspeople gathered as theflames rose and heat was felt as theystood on the Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Bridge in disbelief.

Mill No. 2 on the west side of the Tallapoosa River

was constructed in 1897-98.

Tallassee Tallassee

QuarterlyQuarterly12 south Ann Ave.

Tallassee, Alabama 36078

From the Publisher

The Tallassee Quarterly hasbeen in publication for the pasteighteen months to support thegrowth of the City of Tallassee, Alabama.

It is an exciting small citywith unending potential. It is located on the banks of the Tallapoosa River and is theSouthgate to beautiful LakeMartin.

Tallassee’s citizens, schools,surrounding communities, andbusinesses demonstrate theheart of America.

It is such a privilege tospotlight its many activities,the achievements of its youth,and their standard of education.

Our Tallassee office has become a part of its downtownbusiness district and we lookforward to our continued commitment to Tallassee.

We are pleased to have Janice Dillard as our Tallassee Quarterly, Manager. If youwant to know anything about Tallassee just call Janice!

We invite you to come visit!It is family friendly. Plan toshare in good food, meet greatpeople and enjoy history andthe beautiful scenery.

We hope you enjoy the“new look” of this issue.

Loretta GrantCo-Owner/Publisher

Tallassee Quarterly is published by The AlabamaGazette Publishing, LLC, 12 E. Jefferson Street,Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The TallasseeQuarterly is copyrighted 2016 by The AlabamaGazette Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or part without writtenpermission is prohibited. The Alabama GazettePublishing LLC (Tallassee Quarterly) has theright to refuse andy content that is not consistentwith the our purpose and mission.

editorloretta Grant

Magazine layoutMarie Hudson-ad Design

Janice Dillard

Advertising & PhotosJanice Dillard, Manager

Co-Owners/Publishersloretta Grant and sam adams

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summer 2016 Tallassee Quarterly 3

COME VISIT TALLASSEE!Greetings for the Holiday Season!

Tallassee City CouncilTallassee City Council

Seated (L to R): Bill Godwin, Mayor Bobby Payne,City Clerk Barbara Garnett, Mayor Pro-Temp Charles Blalock

Standing (L to R): Darrell Wilson, Heather Johnson, Terrell Brown, David Stough, Robert Rygiel

1 Twin Creek Drive, Tallassee, alabama, 36078

(334) 283-3113

Seated left to right; Suzanne McElroy, Executive Assistant; Richard Dorley, Chairman; Ann Christian, Secretary;

Standing left to right; Ronald Cullars; Steve Beasley, Treasurer;Darryl Pendergrass; Timm Timmerman;

Don Heacock, Vice Chairman

Tallassee Redevelopment Authority

Agenda for the day was approved. Mr. Bill Helms,Developer representing the owners of Patton Plaza and having in-formation regarding possible lease to Tractor Supply, presented aproposal regarding the lease of Patton Plaza.

The Tallassee Redevelopment Authority will request/meetwith City Council to make this proposal. All members of the Board of

Directors will be needed at the meeting with the City Council. Inaddition, it is recognized that there will need to be a special calledmeeting for public participation, input, and answering of questions. Mr.Helms' information included: Tractor Supply has agreed to a Letter ofIntent. The amount of investment expected will include potential sales2 - 2 1/2 million, the expected rebate from this will be $30,000 to$50,000 which will involve a 10 year lease. For them to receive therebate, it will be necessary to complete the full 10 years. There will beno rebate if the occupancy is only for 5 years. There was discussionabout whether or not it will include the entire shopping center and busi-ness not yet identified or scheduled for occupancy. The TRA does notencourage this, but only for Tractor Supply. Obviously, theExercise/Gym facility that already is in occupancy will not be affectedas they have no sales taxes involved. After discussion, the Boarddirected a proposal to include a 2% (note: two weeks later meetingchanged to 1 1/2%) tax rebate on the Tractor Supply development. Ifother facilities wish similar consideration, each will have to be separateproposals. All usual restrictions and other city ordinances must be met.

March 21 meeting TRAat Tallassee City Hall.

Members present:Hank Golden, Chair

steve Burak, Vice ChairMarilyn Durham, secretary

Holcomb KernsDavid lawrenceDeborah Pruitt

Jim Davis (schools)


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Education


We are winding up a great year. May was certainly a busypart of the year for of all us, especially the seniors. Below isa list of events enjoyed by our Tallassee High School Seniors.

May 2nd we had three seniors representing THS at the Joe Sewell Award Banquet. They were sam smith, yolanda Walsh, and Dillion Davidson.

May 9th - Tallassee High School Music Banquet.

May 12th - We held our First Annual Tallassee High School “ Senior Walk” at THS.

May 12th - The THS Senior Awards Banquet is one of the highlights of the year for our seniors. There was an estimated 3 million dollars awarded in scholarships.

May 13th - A fun time for all! Our 4th annual THS SeniorPicnic was held at the Tallassee City Pool.

May 13th - At the J. E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium the THS Spring Football Game VS Lafayette HS.

May 15th - THS held its Baccalaureate Service.

May 16th - 18th Final Exams at THS.

May 17th - The Tallassee City Board of Education Meeting was held at the THS Media Center.

May 19th - The Tallassee High school GraduationCeremony, was at 8pm at J. e. “Hot” O’Brien stadium.

I want to congratulate all ofour graduates this year.

We have kindergarten grad-uation, eighth grade grad-uation and certainly our highschool graduation. Again,congratulations! These areall milestones of our studentsalong their educational journey.

I want to thank everyone inour schools for helping this

school year be successful. Everyone plays an important role;secretaries, bookkeepers, child nutrition staff, aides,custodians, bus drivers, teachers and coaches, volunteers, and ad-ministrators. I personally want to thank the central office staff forall the support that they have given our schools this year. So manypeople play a vital role in educating our children. As virtualschools are emerging around us, we will not be able to replacethe value of all of these people and the impact they have oneducating our children.

As I reflect on my first year as Superintendent of Tallassee CitySchools, I would like to share some of my beliefs with all of you.Three priorities stand out to me; safety, proper balance, andimprovement. To begin with, the most important thing that we doeach day is keeping your children safe. Everything from securitycameras to riding on the bus, nothing is more important to you orme. My second belief is about finding that proper balance in ourschools. It is easy to get excited about improvements to the

baseball and softball facility and all of the extra-curricularactivities that our children are involved. Please know that thisschool year, we provided additional resources to expand ourone to one technology initiative, purchase new textbooks whenwe didn’t have enough state funds, pay for the AdvancedPlacement program after the grant was over, and paying fora special education field trip when there wasn’t enough fundingavailable. We need to be able to give our students the resourcesthat they need to be successful. It is especially important to pro-vide the resources to improve classroom instruction. My third be-lief is that we need to always strive to be our best and be betterthan we were yesterday. We should be in a constant cycle of im-provement.

We have had a productive year. I hope everyone will be rejuve-nated over the next couple of months and come back ready foranother year. We have a bright future ahead of us and I lookforward to it.

Bright Future

Wade shipmanSuperintendent

of Education

Education


Matt CokerHigh school

Principal

Tallassee High School Studentswill make a difference in our community andthroughout the World.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle,

and the life of the candle will not be shortened.

Cody Dale BakerKennedy Suzanne BentonJade Nicole Bland-EppersonOlin Dymar BradleyTevin Migeal BrooksCedrick Orkenula BrownDe'Ante Sharod BrownKaleiah Jacole BrownSarah Litton BushDylan Anthony ClarkJillian Lee ClarkAustin Keith Clayton Bailey Hope ClemMadeline Grace Covington Caitlin Nichole CrawfordSha'Kyra Domonique CraytonDylan Harley DavidsonJoel Austin DavidsonAustin Christopher Wayne DavisBrittany DeAnn DavisTaylor Lee DicksBrittney Savana DillardNicholas Ryan DurhamMicah William EmfingerCasey Darron EvansKira Elise EvansZaesha Quinnea' FloydKevin Taj FraleyAliyah Chyna FrazierRanDarius Shakur Freeman

Joseph Ryan FulmerMichael Austin FulmerWilliam Brady GallowayRainee Savanna GarrettEric Robert GatesDavid Tanner GlassCaleb Sage GoldenChase Lane GoodmanConnor Rollin GothHarmony Faye GreenWilliam Michael GriffiesRegan Rebekka HagansGrayson Lee HaleCody Grant HamiltonLeighton Michelle HamiltonAngela Sinclair HathcockDylan Reed HathcockCharlcie Annese HathornAlfred Lee Heard, IINathan Andrew HendersonSean Jermaine HendersonJames Cody HolmesAvery Tywan HooksRondarian James HooksTyson Maddux HornKaylin Rhayn HornbackHannah Michele HornsbyChelsea Caitlyn HunterBrittany Nicole HydeMalik Xavier Johnson

Devon Keith JonesKenyetta Denise JonesTatum Allysen JonesClayton Scott JustissFelix Alandas Kennebrew, III LaDreamas Angel KennebrewMarresha Caroyuna KirkIrmon Tyreek KirtHelen KoMargaret Kathleen LaceyDiamond LaShay LoveKaytrianna Quanshell LylesRobert Lindon Lynch, IVChristopher Peyton LyonsMadison Bailey MannBenjamin Alan Manning, II Dustin Matthew ManningMagaly MartinezJhermetia Chekia McKenzieDalton McKennon MeltonDaniel Scott MillerConnor Michael MoncriefMallory Nichole MoseleyNytillia Quanise MurphyAriel Tranae' NealEmily Blake NelsonJeremy Glenn NoahMarilyn LeAnna NorrisAlexis Alandria PeaksJared Devante Potts

Madison Nicole PughAdam Jackson RenfroeRachel Lynn RhodesRyan Christian RhodesZeryes O'Neal Tamarrius RiversWendell Ti'Rek RobinsonSarah Bethany RodgersLoren Ashley SchwabNatasha Lannette SelmonNolen Elliott ShipmanNarada Shaquille ShorterKobe Bernard SkipperSamuel Patrick SmithEmily Claire StevensonJoseph Lanier StewartShikeria Rychelle TatumCody Brent TaylorJason Andrew ThomasMoses Marquis Stokes ThomasTayler Neki ThorntonHeidi Jo TuckerSteven James TurnerAlec B. TyndallYolanda Erin WalshBailey Joyce WebsterJordan Terrell WebsterKyndall Ja'Kale WebsterCaitlin Grayce Williams Jacob William WisenerDajah Nicole Woods

Congratulations THS Class of 2016


Educationsouthside Middle schoolsouthside Middle school

Brock Nolin, Ph. D.assistant Principal

southside Middle school

334-283-2151

It featured hits such as: Get Back - John Lennon & PaulMcCartney, arr. Michael Sweeney, The Banana Boat Song-Jamaican Folk Song, and Milestones- Miles Davis, arr. PaulMurtha. The students did an outstanding job! The SMS bandprogram is one of the best in the state with over 125 studentsparticipating. Mr. Michael Bird does an outstanding job teaching,coaching, and encouraging our young musicians.

Accolades from this school year include:

- superior rating for our Concert Band at the state MusicPerformance assessment

- 79 superior medals at the solo and ensemble competition- superior ratings for our Jazz Band at the solo and

ensemble competition- Two students in the alabama all-state Band - a. J. Miller- 2nd chair trombone in the state- Beth east- 1st chair French horn in the state - Two dozen students participated in the Honor Bands

at auburn university, The university of alabama,and Troy university

- The sMs Jazz band was featured on the WsFa news

a Career Well spentMrs. Mona Norrell has spent the pasttwenty-seven years working in variousroles at Southside Middle School. Hertasks, at various times in her career,included mentoring students, serving asthe secretary, scheduler, and bookkeeper.“Whistling while she worked” is what shewas known for at SMS. Many of the du-

ties she performed were a product of her servant’s heart…not her job description. She touched the lives of studentsin immeasurable ways over the years. During her tenure atSMS she worked for seven principals. While on the job, sheendeavored through the transition from accounting via paperand pencil to the latest web-based software. Mrs. Norrell hasalways been behind the scenes at work during school fundrais-ers, assemblies, and nearly all SMS activities! She is knownfor her enthusiasm, willingness to always lending a helpinghand, and her love for students. Mrs. Norrell will be missed,yet not forgotten. Mrs. Norrell, we love you and hope youenjoy the “retired life”!

southside Middle school held itsannual spring Concert Tuesday, May 10th

Mr. Bruce DeanPrincipal

southside Middle [email protected]

334-283-2151 ext. 1001

Tallassee CITysCHOOls MIssION:

The mission of the Tallassee City

School District is to provide a quality

education, providing the basis for students to

become life-long learnersas well as moral, ethical,

and compassionate people. A partnership ofstaff, students, parents,

and the community will prepare students to become responsible

citizens and productive members of

the communities in which they live.


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elementary schoolPrincipal

shanikka Beacherassistant Principal

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Tallassee ElementarySchool is a wonderfulplace for students from diverse backgrounds togrow educationally, get involved, and have ameaningful elementaryschool experience. Inevery way that schoolsare measured, whether itis academically, service to the community, or athletically, our school excels.

Our curriculum, courseofferings, and service opportunities provide our students with a wide variety of experiences. We strive to create an environment where eachand every student is giventhe attention necessary to achieve his/her individ-ual success.

All of this is made possibleby strong partnershipsthat are developed withour community and ourparents.

Our students love our new playground! Tallassee Elementary

would like to thank the many people and businesses for

taking the time to help assemble ournew playground.

VisionMaximizing studentpotential to develop

productive, ethical, andsuccessful citizens.

Motto“Tallassee City

Schools; Building theFuture, One

Student at a Time.”


8TH AnnualTallassee NO

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BBQ Festival &

6 th Annual Cook-Off

June 10 th & 11 th

Upcoming 2016Tailgate Partners Events

JuNe 11 Tallassee NOW! CDC

July 2Girls softball

July 16th ~ Open

July 23rd Tallassee Pack, Troop, and Crew 59

august 13 His eyes Ministry

september 3Jobs for life

september 17reeltown Fire Department

October 1st ~ Open

October 15th ~ Open

October 29 Cheerleaders

November 19 Community Development Corp. (CDC)

Sandwiches Ribs

Brisket Pork Brisket

1/2 or Whole Boston Butts

Camp Stew

Come Tailgate with us!We do the work! The best BBQ inCentral alabama!

Pick up is now at520 Main Street-

across from Senior Center

TallasseeCommunity Development“Tailgating Events” total salesApprox., $140.000 in 2015 insupport of Community Projects!

BBQ Plates ~~ $800Tasters Choice Sampler ~~ $1000

Whole Boston Butt ~~ $3500Ribs ~~ $2500

Brisket ~~ $6000Camp Stew ~~ $1200 (quart)

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3 miles. 3 miles.

Tallassee Tallassee

Bar-B-Q Sale

JUNEJUNE110th &0th & 111th, 20161th, 2016Events throughout the City!Events throughout the City!

Fun Run 5KCome and join us for the Tallassee Now Fun Run 5K!This run will start at 7:30 PM and registration willbe open at 6:30 PM.

Registration fee is $20.00 before May 21, 2016,after the fee is $25.00. If you would like to enter agroup you can download a group entry form. Groupentries cannot be completed online.

All participants will receive a medal.

There will be live enter

tainment

There will be live enter

tainment

in the stadium from

in the stadium from

10:00 AM til 1:00 PM on Saturda

y.

10:00 AM til 1:00 PM on Saturda

y.

L i v e E n t er t a i n m e n t

L i v e E n t er t a i nm e n t

F r i d a y n i gh t

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B r i n g y o u r b l a n k e t s

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f r i e n d s i n B e l l P a r k

f r i e n d s i n B e l l P a r k

First Annual

First Annual

CornholeCornhole

TournamentTournament

YYYVendors Vendors WelcomeWelcome

ADay

of Funfor theentire

family!


Farmers

Market

Arts & CraftsQuilt ShowQuilt Show

Visit the Trophy Room

Dovard Taunton Art Show

Local Authors

Book Signing

at City Hall

Local ArtistArt on Displayat Trustmark

Bank

Welcomehome

our specialguests

Derrick Ansley& former

“Hot” O’Brienplayers

and others

Now!Now!Don’t Miss a SingleEvent!

McCraney Cottle

McCraney Cottle

Arts CouncilArts Council

Thurlow Dam Tour

Shuttle servicewill be provided

Visit Museum, Downtown Shops and much more!


6 t h A N N U A L

COOK-OFF

Sign Up NOW!

Join the FuN! set up any time after 9:00 amon Friday, June10th. sites are assigned

on a first come, first served basis.

For information contact:Dale [email protected] Parker - 334-283-5061

entry fee of $100.00 or $25.00 per

category, and agree to furnish the entry

meat at our own expense.


Held at Bell ParkJune 10th & 11th

Tallassee Now! BBQ Festival & Cook-OffP. O. Box 780791

Tallassee, Alabama 36078Phone: 334-252-0036

Email:[email protected]

Cash Prizes$100$ 50$ 25

Segrest Law Firm is proud to support the many activities in Tallassee. Make sure you visit us for TALLASSEE NOW on June 10th & 11th, 2016!

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Bringing the arts to Tallasseefor more than 50 years .

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upcoming Tallassee events:upcoming Tallassee events:June 3rd - relay for life

J. e. Hot O’Brien stadium - 4:00 pm

June 18th - 50th anniversary - Class of 1966Larry Melryn’s Restaurant - 4:00 pm

June 24 - Tallassee Patriotic CelebrationTallassee Hs auditorium - 7:00 pm - Presenting Howlin “Mad” smithDetachment Marine Corps league Flag reenactment of Iwo Jimaspecial Music - Community Choir

July 4th - Tallassee Patriotic ParadeDowntown Tallassee

July 23rd - Miss Tallassee Pageant Tallassee HS Auditorium

June 10th & 11th - TALLASSEE NOW!J. e. "Hot" O’Brien stadium


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TALLASSEE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATIONPopulation - City Limits: 2013 - 4831

---------Population - Zip Code, 36078: 2013 - 13468

---------Average Household Income, 2013: $33,241

---------Estimated Median House Value, 2013: $80,329

---------Median Resident Age: 41.4 years

---------Time from Tallassee to:

east Chase, Montgomery - 22 minuteslake Martin - 15 minutes • auburn - 25 minutes

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Top employers - 2015GKN aerospace - 900 ~ Neptune Technologies - 516Hanil usa, Inc. - 310 ~ Community Hospital - 300

Tallassee City Bd. of education - 208 ~ The learning Tree - 188aes Industries - 170 ~ yesaC Corp. - 90 ~ City of Tallassee - 84

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334-799-7723

J. Alan Taunton & Company,LLCCertified Public AccountantsJ. Alan Taunton, CPA

200 Executive Park DriveP. O. Box 780248Tallassee, AL 36067

334-283-2567 334-283-6900 (F) E-mail: [email protected]

Developer - 41 years experienceTallassee family heritage since 1843!

Custom Built retirement Cottages.Call for tours and details.

334-799-7723

Growing a City for It’s People!

Kent, al - 17.5 acresKent, al - 17.5 acresBeautiful lake on property. Call 334-799-7723Beautiful lake on property. Call 334-799-7723

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15 Twin Creeks Dr., Tallassee, Al 36078 (334) 283-8471

http://www.bellcontractingllc.com

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bell Construction, Inc.

Commercial structures Gazebos

Playhouses Portable storage

Garages & Carports Greenhouses

5427 Notasulga RoadTallassee, Al 36078

at the intersection ofHwy. 14 and Hwy. 49

334-252-1333


2867 Gilmer Avenue 2867 Gilmer Avenue Tallassee, Al 36078 Tallassee, Al 36078

(334) 283-2725 (334) 283-2725 bus.Hrs. sun-Wed. 11 am - 9 pmbus.Hrs. sun-Wed. 11 am - 9 pm

Thurs. - sat. 11 am - 10 pmThurs. - sat. 11 am - 10 pm

KareokeKareoke

Thurs.Thurs.

eveningsevenings

Come dine at one of Tallassee’sgreat restaurants!

Good food! Good service!

elMeR’selMeR’s

Daily Lunch Buffetor Menu Special

Party AccommodationsGood ole’ Southern Hospitality Open every day except Monday.

Good Food! Good Friends! Good Times!

6841 Tallapoosa Street, Notasulga, Al 6841 Tallapoosa Street, Notasulga, Al 334- 257-1998334- 257-1998

Thanks to our Thanks to our adverti sers . . .advert isers . . .

they make thi s they make th is publ icat ionpublication

pos sib l e !poss ib le !Establishedin 2007.

Alabama's Best Steak2015 Alabama's Best Steak contest "Fiery 4" finalists!

ROAD RUNNER FooD sToRe709 Central Blvd., Tallassee, AL

(334) 283-2468

Local produce, Chilton County peaches, homemade jelly, jams,pickles, local honey, and Amish Cheese. Peas, butter beans - shelledand ready for use (by the bushel upon request). Concrete art that canbe customized for your lawn, several varieties of flowers including

but not limited to Knockout Roses and Day lilies.

Serving Tallasseefor 10 years.

HOURS: Mon. - Sat.9:00 am to 7:00 pm

and Sun. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

11:00 - 2:00everyday except saturday

Larry Stearns

& Roger Gaither

formerly of theHotel Talisi restaurant

NOW OPeNfor luNCH

2340 Notasulga roadTallassee, al

DurHaM PrODuCe1310 Gilmer avenue, Tallassee, al

Congratulations to: bruin Hathcock, Alex Daar,

Andy baker, Jeremy Noah, ZakHaynes, Jonovan Miller, Jake baker, Jordan Price

Tallassee 2016 state Qualifiers

at the sectional

Tournament!


“Food Once Thought Gone”

Melvyn’s


• Domestic & Import• Automatic & Manual

Transmission service• locally owned & operated

• Financing Arranged onApproved Credit

• Certified Technicians• We Honor Most extended Warranties

CAll us ToDAY: 334-593-3700

GobeR PluMbING1043 Rainbow Drive,Camp Hill, Al 36850

(334) 401-0454

open24 Hours

FOR ALL YOURPLUMBING NEEDS!

P. O. Box 780035 • Tallassee, AL 36078

334-850-5521

LLC

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL SERVICEfor ants, roaches, fleas, flies, wasp,yellow jackets, rodents and more.

FREE INSPECTION

C & M seRVICe CeNTeR

Owners: Charles & Margaret Webster

200 Caldwell streetTallassee, Al 36078

334-283-5145

Serving the Tallassee area for over 30 years!

“Serving yOU just like family!”

Ben hornsbyScott hornsby

email: [email protected]

101-B Caldwell Street • Tallassee, Alabama 36078

334-283-3463334-283-8024 Fax

Body Shop L.L.C.

MIssION sTaTeMeNT:as a team, the primary goal of Tallassee Fire Department is toprevent fires and protect lives and property. This is done throughcontinuous training by the highly motivated fire fighters that worktogether in order to bring a situation full of chaos back to order.

(334) [email protected]


rick Golden, executive Directoremail:[email protected]

Tammy Merrett, Programs Coordinatorwww.tallasseerecreation.com

450 Gilmer Avenue,Tallassee, AL 334-283-4726

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BE A TALLASSEE TIGER!

POOL OPENS WEDNESDAy, JUNE 1ST at 1:00 pm through Saturday July 30th.

Monday through Saturday - open 1:00 pm til 5:00 pm.

Three dollars per day, season tickets are $45.00 for individuals, family pass up to 4 in the same household $60.00. Five or more is $75.00 per season per household. Swimming lessons cover ages 4 and up.

June 13th through the 24th, June 27th through July 8th, July 11th through 22nd. Tiny Tots $55.00, level 1-6 is $65.00. Register at the REC center.

334.283.3611Tallassee, AL

www.sizemore1949.com

Appraisals Appraisals

Analysis Analysis

ManagementManagement

Providing Quality Forestservices since 1949

Mitchell’s Veterinary HospitalDr. Michelle J. MitchellSmall animal medicine and surgery.

1615 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, Al 334-283-8387/334-283-3931

Boarding & Grooming by Appointment. N o w offering Stem CellTherapy.

Congratulations 100th birthdays

The senior Center The senior Center

445 Main st.,445 Main st.,Tallassee, Alabama Tallassee, Alabama

334-283-2766334-283-2766

Tallassee Seniors...Tallassee Seniors...

Mary E. Crenshaw birthdate 4/19Rose Grady birthdate 4/21(she could not attend party)Both ladies received greetings from theGovernor and Mayor Payne.

Approx. 50 people were in attendance.

Jahazel Hooks, Center Manager

senior Adults at the Tallassee seniorNutrition Center take part in earth Day

by cleaning up Washington streeton April 20, 2016.

Mary E Crenshaw acceptingproclamation from Mayor Payne


William (Bill) GossCurator

TallasseeHistory Abounds...

TallasseeHistory Abounds...

Tallassee Mills

BlackHeritage

ofTallassee

The Tallassee Black Indians - 1930’s

robert russa Moton High schoolFootball - 1962

army/Navy Display

Dovard Taunton exhibit

Confederate Heritage

Tallassee Historical Society Museum Open Hours:

Thurs., Fri., Sat. - 10 am-2 pmSunday - 1-3 pm

Tallassee Falls Museum, 201 Barnett Blvd., - Tallassee, al 36078

“Downton Abbey”Benefit Luncheon held for Tallassee Historical Society and Friends of Tuckabatchee was a Great Success !

Friends of the Tallassee Historical Society and the friends of Tuckabatchee gathered

on April 21st at the historicalMt. Vernon’s Superintendent’s House

on Freeman Avenue. A beautiful afternoon highlighted

a delicious lunch and much sociability among its attendees.

Servers were members of the Tallassee Historical Society in Downton Abbey custom.

Hats were the “Style of the Day.”

BaPTIsT CHurCHesBethlehem east7561 Upper River Road

Calvary Baptist Church293 N Wesson Street

Word of life501 Sims Avenue

Carrville Baptist Church2436 Notasulga Road

east Tallassee Baptist Church314 Central Boulevard

elam Baptist Church4686 Notasulga Road

First Baptist Church1279 Friendship Rd

Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church1024 Flat Rock Road

Friendship4345 Friendship Road

liberty Baptist Church574 Liberty RoadMount Zion Baptist Church64 Log Circle

Providence Primitive Baptist Church4850 Chana Creek Road

refuge Baptist Church3098 Red Hill Road

river road239 Lower Tuskegee Road

riverside Heights Hispanic Mission495 Little Road

rock springs375 Rigsby Road

rock springs Baptist Church2810 Rock Springs Drive

Tallassee First1279 Friendship RoadTalleweka Baptist Church1419 Gilmer Avenue

Westside Baptist Church1825 Gilmer Avenue

CaTHOlIC CHurCHesst Vincent De Paul Parish620 Gilmer Avenue

CHrIsTIaN-OTHer CHurCHesapostolic Church Of Jesus Christ1072 Muskogee Trail

east Tallassee Church Of Christ501 Central Boulevard

light Of Jesus Outreach Ministries140 Gin Street

Macedonia Christian Church2685 Macedonia Road

Mount Olive Congregational ChristianChurch Naccc492 Kent Road

Oak Heights Church Of Christ74 Manning Circle

Tallassee Church Of Christ209 Gilmer Avenue

Wind rain & Fire MinistriesInternational1201 Gilmer Avenue

ePIsCOPal CHurCHesepiscopal Church Of The epiphany2602 Gilmer Avenue

MeTHODIsT CHurCHeseast Tallassee united Methodist Church101 Central Boulevard

First united Methodist Church1 Jordan Avenue

New Zion3523 Ashurst Bar Road

st. Paul Tallassee101 Herren Hill Road

Wall street71 Zion Street

INDePeNDeNT CHurCHesabundant life Church2634 Lower Tuskegee Road

saint Mark all Nations PentecostalFoundation Church30 Stewart Street

Tallassee Church Of God134 Adams Street

Tallassee Holiness Church194 Honeysuckle Lane

Tallassee and surrounding area Churches - A CoMMuNITY oF FAITH

403 James street, Tallassee, al 36068334-252-0894

Open:Monday & Tuesday

9-12 and 1-5

Come to LifeChoice for your FREE pregnancy testand FREE counseling.

For more information feel free to contact:

Sam Johnson (270) 210-4423

308 Main st. • Tallassee, al

Phone (334) 283-6750

Ronald s. “Coach” Hammondspassed away May 6, 2016

at the age of 70 Coach was a

graduate of AuburnUniversity and hewas a teacher andcoach for over 30

year. While at Reeltown HighSchool, Coach

Hammonds and histeams won three

football state championship.

On August 26, 1976 the Opelika Auburn News reported Coachas a “defensive genius” and man of utmost integrity.”

All the surrounding area will miss this man of great football talent and community service. His life impacted many young men.

Pete CottleHis was a

life well-lived. His passion was communicating

with the people of Tallasseethrough his weekly newspapercolumn and 22 years of hosting thedaily morning show on WACQRadio.

I had known Pete since 1969, when as a high school kid, he gaveme a job at Tallassee Mills where he was the personnel director. Heloved his family, Tallassee and the Lord. I was blessed to have spentso many years in the company of a man who will always be an iconin the memory and history of Tallassee. He will be missed by many.

Fred Randall HugheyPresident & General ManagerWACQ- AM 580 & FM 101.1


Tallassee is a great place to live!

TALLASSEE TALLASSEE ReviewReview2016 Spring Events 2016 Spring Events


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The southside Middle school Jazz band was featured on the WsFa news.


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Hwy. 14 - 1618 Gilmer avenueTallassee, al (334) 283-6815

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auTOMOTIVeShort Drive from High Prices!

tallassee quarterly summer 2016

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