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As I age, I change

By Michael Butler

There was a time when I wouldn't sit through a long orchestral performance, or a ballet. I did leave a performance of "The Nutcracker" in college...

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Yo Yo January 31, 2012 Edition

From the Hill

As your life sails on into the late sixties and early seventies, one of the realities you begin to deal with is the increasing number...

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Rec News

If you are 50+lbs overweight and are interested in a nutrition, exercise class and healthy living tips with Joyce Vella, please...

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Pet of the Week

Niko is one cool pup who may be an Australian Shepherd & Labrador mix.  He is all of about 14 weeks old, very handsome brown and black merle...

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House collapse claims life

Staff Report

A Tallassee woman lost her life last Wednesday after a home collapsed during demolition work. Evelyn Dallas, 62, was working...

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Restaurant plan to be reviewed

By Michael Butler

The Tallassee Planning Commission will vote on whether or not to rezone property in Jordanville from Residential (R-1) to General Businees (GB) at its next meeting on Monday...

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Louie's in Auburn


Local business sells historic gin equipment

Staff Report

Another part of Tallassee history has been sold. The old Taylor Gin at 811 Jordan Avenue was sold...

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Icing on the Cake

Dr. Kenneth Varner slices into a cake made by Southside Middle School faculty member Staci Oliver in honor of his upcoming assignment as superintendent of Tallassee City Schools.


Bro. Billy Bob to perform Monday

Contributed

The McCraney-Cottle Arts Council is hosting “Bro. Billy Bob”, a Christian humorist, on Monday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in The Tallassee High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for students.  Children under five are admitted free...

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Marsh convicted for first-degree rape

Contributed

Attorney General Luther Strange announced the conviction of an Elmore County man for first-degree rape of a child.   Nicky Marsh, 37, pleaded guilty in Elmore County Circuit Court the morning of January 23...

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Rec department to offer Pilates class

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The Tallassee Parks and Recreation Department is excited to be able to offer additional programs and classes for 2012.  We are happy to have Joyce Vella...

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Vella


WANTED

Martha Roten

William Bartley Rodgers

Brenda Jean Ruff

Capias Warrant

Worthless Instrument

Failure to Appear

Tallassee Police Department
(334) 283-6586
(334) 283-3683 (Secret Witness Line)


Roll Tide

Laken Pitchford, Crimsonette for The Million Dollar Band at University of Alabama, poses with this year's National Championship trophies.  Laken is the daughter of Wayne and Jeanine Pitchford from Tallassee.



Student on 4 state honor groups

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Stanley Lacey of Tallassee just accomplished something no THS student has ever done...

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Councilman Charles Blalock


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Dine Local

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Last year, the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce adopted a neat slogan...

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The County Line

Submitted By:
The Elmore County Commission

Campaign signs are beginning to dot the roadways in Elmore County – a sure sign...

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Terrific Tuesday

The following students were named “TERRIFIC TUESDAY!” winners on the 8th grade hall at Southside Middle School (left to right): Caitlin Williams, Irmon Kirt, Caitlin Crawford.


TES February Events
Tallassee Elementary School

  • February 6: Kindergarten Muffins for Mom 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.
  • February 7: 1st Grade Muffins for Mom 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.
  • February 8: 2nd Grade Muffins for Mom 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. Progress Reports go home.
  • February 9: 3rd Grade Muffins for Mom 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. Spring Group Pictures
  • February 10: 4th Grade Muffins for Mom 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.
  • February 14: Cookie Dough Fundraising Sale Kick-Off
  • February 24: Friday – Multicultural Assembly
  • February 28: End of Cookie Dough Sale

Friends of Gabe

Friends for Gabe are selling tickets for a raffle to be held on March 3.  The group will be selling at the west side Super Foods on Saturday morning, February 4th, beginning at 8:30 a.m., and at the east side Super Foods that afternoon.  They will also be at the Tallassee auction that night.  For more details, go to Friends for Gabe on facebook or call 334-283-8172.



Sparks makes Dean's List

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Price Sparks of Kent was named to the Dean’s List...

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Sparks


E.B. Payne reduced to one lane this week

Due to underground utility work, traffic on E.B. Payne Drive will be one lane only for the week. This is part of the ongoing infrastructure project.


j Roby Column

By U. S. Representative Martha Roby

A Response to State of the Union:

Last week, President Barack Obama delivered the final State of the Union of his term...

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Notice

The Planning Commission of the City of Tallassee will meet on February 6, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Item 1. Rezone property located at 102 Jordan Ave. From Residential (R-1) to General Business (GB).

Item 2. Review site plan for restaurant located at 102 Jordan Avenue.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Miss Tallassee sign-ups next week

Contributed

Registration for the upcoming 2012 Miss Tallassee Pageant will be on February 5 at Dottie's Daycare Center Gym, 1717 Gilmer Avenue, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Fees are due with applications...

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Back in the Day

The SMS Tigers basketball team, not so long ago, in 2009

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987 Little Road Tallassee

Very nice brick house that's been remodeled, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, large den and kitchen, living room, laundry, upstairs bonus room, carport on nice 1 acre lot, central heating and cooling, storm windows, only 1/2 mile from Tallassee city limits. $84,900. For more information, call Rodney Griffith at 334-207-0666 or visit the his website: www.rodneygriffith.com. Rodney Griffith Lake Martin Properties.


Fraud Alert

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Many local businesses are being contacted by a company reporting to be representing the Tallassee City School System and requesting a donation...

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In your plan, you talk about Baby Step 3 as saving enough to have three to six months of expenses in your emergency fund. My husband and I were wondering how you can determine whether you need to be on the low end or high end of that range...

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Quoteworthy

"We were certainly honored and humbled by the award.  We realize that numerous businesses were deserving and we accepted on behalf of them as well. We work hard for the community and try to assist to make this a better place to live each and every day." - Dave Baggett of PrimeSouth Bank, recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.


AG announces conviction in Wetumpka nursing home theft

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Attorney General Luther Strange today announced the conviction this morning of a former employee of a Wetumpka nursing home for the theft...

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