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Two new directors take on Tallassee choral programs
Kelley Hill and Michael Bird have retired from the choral programs at Tallassee High School. In their places will be Becca Jones and Christian Lester, but they aren’t new to high school choral programs or the Capital City Classic. “We competed at the Capital City Classic every year that...
Sawyer laid foundation for Wetumpka’s future
The best way to honor Don Sawyer is to carry on his vision — promote the arts and Wetumpka. I’ve been reporting on Wetumpka for a few years now and Don was one of the first to welcome me to the community. He did it in his own way just like he did with everyone I talked to Friday after the news of Don’s death made its way through Wetumpka and the arts community.
Meet Ralph! He is the HSEC Pet of the Week and needs a family
Ralph is seven-months old; male, possibly a Lab type mix, about 40 lbs. Ralph, and his siblings, were found dumped in the woods and luckily brought to us. He is a fun pup, great with other dogs, tail wags a mile a minute, just looking for a family to call his own.
Wetumpka art legend Don Sawyer dies
Look anywhere in Wetumpka and there is Don Sawyer’s mark — the Hollywood Fish. Almost always on a yellow background, the fish is wearing sunglasses and grinning to the world. Look close enough, and you’re likely to find a cross and a church in the painting. Those paintings will now stand as memories as Sawyer died Friday after a battle with cancer.
OUR VIEW: The art scene is thriving
The city of Wetumpka was shaken up late last week when the news of artist Don Sawyer passing away was made public knowledge. Sawyer was a staple in Wetumpka with his signature Hollywood Fish gracing the walls of every business in downtown. His art was well known and was everywhere across town.
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