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Big turnout for chamber banquet

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce returned home to hold its annual banquet Thursday night and one official said it resulted in one of the biggest turnouts in recent memory.

Previous chamber banquets were held at the Wetumpka Civic Center but the 2019 event was staged at the National Guard Armory in Tallassee. “A lot of people say this was the biggest it has been in years,� said executive director Jerry Cunningham, who reported 200 people attended. “It was huge having it

in Tallassee. We had probably 25 percent more. I appreciate the leadership of the board seeing that we needed to go in that direction.�

The banquet’s silent auction brought in $2,500, officials said. “Every business that was asked to donate said yes,� Cunningham said. “Not

one person said no. I am very grateful to everyone that gave.�

Tallassee native Ben Venable, the evening’s keynote speaker, explained the history of the internet from its from dial-up access to today’s fiber optic technology.

Venable is director of network engineering See CHAMBER • Page A3

Tech fair coming up March 7

By AMY PASSARETTI Elmore County Living Editor

Ron Colquitt / For The Tribune

Couples take to the floor during a Friday night dance at the old Red Hill School building. People of all ages attend the dances weekly.

People of all ages enjoy spins on floor at Red Hill Anna Bowden, 16, and other teenagers also attend. “I like the music and the people are nice,� said Bowden, who grew up listening to country music and rock and roll. “I was raised on it.� olks attending Friday night dances at the old Chris Gregory, 16, said he has helped repair the old school Red Hill School building range from teenagers building. to octogenarians and all will say it’s a fun time “My dad comes up here every once in a while; that’s how I regardless of age. started coming up here,� he said. “My friends live just down Ben Bass, 93, is a regular at the dances and selects a different dance partner each time the band strikes up the road and we all come up here and listen to the music. I a tune.

See DANCE • Page A6

By RON COLQUITT For The Tribune

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Students from seven counties will have the first-time opportunity to compete in a technology fair at Tallassee High School March 7.

Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Wade Shipman is leading the charge to bring this opportunity to the school system with his background in technology fairs. “I was a technology coordinator and helped create the fair in west Alabama nearly 15 years ago because I saw the value of it,� Shipman said. “That was not an active area for technology and we saw a huge spike in attendance over the years.�

Additional teachers are on board to assist getting the project off the ground.

Tallassee has taken over as host for Region 8 of the Alabama Consortium for Technology in Education, which covers Coosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Macon, Lee and Russell counties.

The fair is open to students in third through 12th grades with a teacher See TECH • Page A2 Birmingham Children’s Theatre will present ‘George Washington Carver’ on the stage of the historic Mt. Vernon Theater for one showing only on April 5 at 10 a.m.

Birmingham Children’s Theater coming to Tallassee April 5

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Birmingham Children’s Theatre will present “George Washington Carver� on the stage of the historic Mt. Vernon Theater on April 5 at 10 a.m.

The BCT, one of the nation’s oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, produces professional theatrical entertainment and curriculum-relevant arts education experiences for children and families.

“We wanted to bring the Birmingham Children’s Theater to Tallassee because field trips seem to draw a great crowd and it gives the younger generation an investment in the theater,� Mt. Vernon Theater director Hannah Johnson said. “It also brings other communities into Tallassee as well. We have other little towns that are coming.�

According to Johnson, several schools systems have attended previous BCT performances, including Tallassee, Reeltown, Dadeville and Pike Road. The event is open See THEATER • Page A7

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Obituaries Mr. Ernnie Smith

Willie Walter Morgan

Annie Ruth Alexander Strength Strickland

Mr. Ernnie Smith, a resident of Camp Hill, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 09, 2019, at the age of 70. Funeral services will be Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Saugahatchee Assembly of God Church with Rev. Butch Cousin and Rev. Joe Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Saugahatchee Assembly of God Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Smith is survived by his children, Crystal Pape (Chad), Jeff Tate (Cindy), Chris Tate (Tanner) and Wade Tate; grandchildren, Skyler, Ciera, Savannah, Lucas, Bryan, Justin, Jeffery, Katelyn, Stephanie, Alisha, Allison, Jeremy, Jacob, Rusty and Briar; siblings, Dean Mann; sister in law, Lou Ann Tatum and several nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Smith; son, Steve Tate; daughter, Angie Gates; nephew, Russell Mann; brother, Willie Tatum and sister, Martha Futral.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 12, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Saugahatchee Assembly of God. Online condolences are available at: www. jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Willie Walter Morgan, 85, of Camp Hill, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Bethany House.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Pentecost United Methodist Church with Rev. Butch Cousins and Rev. Dan Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Randy Morgan, Junior Morgan, Junior Henderson, Michael Wingard, Bill Rogers, and Toby Taunton; and honorary pallbearers are Calvin James and Joe Owens. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife of 62 years Betty Taunton Morgan; his daughters Carol (Benny) Chavers of Notasulga and Norma (Jim) Surrett of Homewood; his grandchildren Russ (Amanda) Berry, Adam Surrett, Ashley Surrett, Rodney Chavers, and Angela Chavers; seven great grandchildren; and his sister Mary Joyce Reeves. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Mary B. Morgan, his daughter Lisa Morgan, and his brothers James Morgan and John Henry Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a member of Pentecost United Methodist Church. He was a peacemaker, and a good, Christian man who loved his God. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pentecost United Methodist Church, c/o Betty Morgan, 3606 Churchill Rd., Camp Hill, AL 36850. Send condolences at www.corbittsfuneralhome.com.

Annie Ruth Alexander Strength Strickland of Tallassee, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, in Lake Placid Florida at the age of 85. Graveside services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Tom Skeen officiating.

Mrs. Strickland is survived by her husband of 39 years William “Bill” Strickland; her son Billy W. (Toni) Strength of Tulsa, OK, her daughter Ann (Mitch) Childers of Liberty City, AL, and step-daughter Rene Ireland of Converse, TX; grandchildren April (Charles) Cartwright of Tallassee, Rusty (Darcee) Hale of Pace, FL, Michelle Bilby, Leslie (Corry) Patterson, Brandon Strength all of Tulsa, OK; great grandchildren Pashen Cartwright, Caylin Hilton, Cheyenne Bilby, Kaleb Patterson, Jacobe Patterson, Arieanna Patterson, Presley Strength and Grasyn Strength; one great great grandchild Aiden Hilton; and her brothers Travis (Pam) Mask of Eclectic, and Jerry (Carmen) Boswell of Montgomery.

She was preceded in death by her parents James Ruth Alexander and Annie Jewel Boswell, her brothers Bobby Alexander and Paul Alexander, and great grandson Cameron Bilby.

Ruth served her country as a military wife for over 34 years and served 22 years as a Red Cross volunteer and Pink Lady. She was always helping others. She will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

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Commission awarded to assist domestic violence victims STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $333,000 to assist victims of domestic violence while ensuring that those committing the crimes are held accountable.

Funds are being provided to agencies that provide shelter and other services for victims and to law enforcement agencies that work to arrest offenders and ensure they are brought to justice.

“Domestic and sexual violence are serious offenses that can destroy lives and leave long-lasting mental scars,” Ivey said. “I am so appreciative of the organizations that help victims and our law enforcement agencies that work tirelessly to ensure offenders are brought to justice.”

Ivey awarded grants to Montgomery Area Family Violence Program will receive $40,083. Also known as the Family Sunshine Center, the agency provides shelter and other services to help victims a 10-county region including Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes,

Montgomery, Perry and Wilcox counties. The center also conducts awareness training and educational programs.

Elmore County Commission will receive $153,583, which will be used by the District Attorney’s Office in the 19th Judicial Circuit to arrest and prosecute sexual assault and domestic violence offenders in Autauga, Elmore and Chilton counties.

Lighthouse Counseling Center Inc. will receive $10,906. These funds will be used to assist those who have been traumatized by domestic abuse and sexual assault including hospital accompaniment, providing sexual assault units and specialized nurses, counseling and legal advocacy. Lighthouse serves Autauga, Butler, Crenshaw, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry and Wilcox counties.

Montgomery County Commission will receive $91,563 in funds that will be used to support the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Violence Against Women Prosecution Unit that is aimed at preventing sexual assault and prosecuting offenders.

Crenshaw County Commission was awarded $37,172. The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office will use funds to provide special resources toward investigating domestic violence offenses and arresting offenders. The office works with the victims and several advocacy groups to ensure services are provided. In addition, the Sheriff’s Office conducts educational and awareness programs.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available to the state from the U.S. Department of Justice. While the grants provide an important resource to the service agencies, they still rely heavily on locally generated donations to operate.

“Gov. Ivey and ADECA are committed to working with these agencies to help victims overcome abusive situations,” ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said.

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Entrants will compete within one of five levels based on grade.

Projects can be submitted within any one of the following categories: animation, audio production, computer-project programming, digital art, digital game design, hardware modification, internet applications, 3D modeling, multimedia applications, productivity design, robotics, technology testing, team programming challenge, video production and website design.

There will be individual and group winners. A group can have up to four students.

“We wanted the opportunity for kids to be able to show off what they’re doing in school and take it to another level,” Shipman said.

Shipman hopes teachers take the lead and design classes around projects that could be entered in the contest.

“Entries can be school-specific if a teacher is willing to encourage certain projects, and I am sure we’ll see some of that,” Shipman said.

Judges will be industry volunteers from outside the school system, as many local companies are involved in the community. Shipman said the number of judges required would depend on the number of entries.

“If it grows, it could be quite large considering the area we cover,” Shipman said. “This gives kids the opportunity to compete at the state level as well.”

Tallassee Elementary School has recently added a STEM program to its curriculum and is expanding its offerings to include some classes geared toward growing technology advancements. The program is a module-based experience and will be a progressive learning slope up to eighth grade. It’s mainly a project-based class.

“The kids love it and it gives them an added background,” Shipman said. “STEM activities have been proven to increase math scores within the system.”

Kindergarteners are currently learning robotics, circuitry, coding and engineering. As students advance in school, they will continue doing similar things but at a more progressive level.

Shipman said Tallassee Middle School is in the process of adding a STEM program as well by converting the library into a computer lab and moving the library elsewhere.

“There is still a learning curve for us, and we have some logistics to work out, but we hope to start small and be able to expand our offerings down the road,” Shipman said.

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Cunningham introduced the chamber’s 2019 board of directors and award recipients.

Torie Suggs will serve as president, Cheryl Henderson as first vice president, Wade Shipman as second vice president, Ana Rogers as secretary and Brad Mason as treasurer. Laurie Rygiel will serve as the board of directors’ past president.

“Our chamber went through a little rough patch,” Suggs said. “But with all of Laurie’s striving energy and endless hours that she put it, look at where we are today.”

Members of the board of directors were also announced, including Dustin Funderburk, Rev. Derek Gentle, David Butler, Kimberly Stackhouse, Rod Carter Melinda Emfinger, Carli Aldridge and Joyce Vella.

Vella was honored with the President’s Award for recent beautification campaigns.

“For making our town beautiful,” Suggs said. “She is chairman of the beautification board and she does an awesome job.”

Caroline Herring was also honored with a President’s Award.

“Caroline was the past coordinator and she was always willing to help with anything we had a problem with,” Suggs said.

Suzannah Solomon Wilson, a Tallassee native who is a widely admired photographer and advocate of the city, was honored with the 2018 Frances Wagnon Award for her outstanding volunteer service.

“She has a heart for small-town America, particularly for the small town of Tallassee,” Cunningham said. “She has coordinated charity events for numerous Tallassee organizations and citizens. Some of her works include the Mardi Gras celebration for the benefit of the nature trail. She was one of the initial organizers of the very successful Father-Daughter Dance. She organized several small downtown events throughout the years.”

Wilson is currently president of the Tallassee High School Alumni Association and the Hall of Pride, which has established a senior scholarship at Tallassee High School. She is the vice chairman of the City of Tallassee Housing Authority and mentors students from Reeltown and Tallassee.

“She loves Tallassee and her heart is Tallassee,” Cunningham said.

Neptune Technology Group, a leading water technology company, was named the Business of the Year.

“This company moved to Tallassee in 1972,” Suggs said. “From the time this company opened its doors it has been a major supporter in our schools and community, as well as a working partner with Tallassee.

This company touches 96 million people across America.”

Neptune Technology Group serves more than 4,000 water utilities across North America, engineering measurement systems, networks and software to make data usable for smart cities.

Kat Raiford, Penny Sorrell, Jennie Grant and Herring were also honored as outgoing board members.

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Top: Caroline Herring, Laurie Rygiel, and Joyce Vella were honored with the 2019 President’s Award. Pictured are, from left, Caroline Herring, Joyce Vella, Jerry Cunningham, Laurie Rygiel and Torie Suggs. Above right: Several local businesses donated to the Chamber Banquet’s annual silent auction and because of their generosity, the auction raised $2,500. Above left: Tallassee native Ben Venable was the evening’s keynote speaker, explaining the history of the internet from introduction using an old-fashioned dialup modem to today’s fiber optic technology.

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Closing down an old-fashioned, successful business

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recently had another lunch confab — this time in Wetumpka — with another former high school classmate.

There were a few differences between this meeting and the one a couple of months ago with the guy who’s doing the charity work with Rebuilding Together-Central Alabama.

The friend I met in Wetumpka had also been a roommate of mine in college, and I’d been in his wedding in 1973 (he and his wife are still married). Accordingly, we’d stayed in touch in the ensuing decades.

However, he and his business partner had also recently closed down their business after 38 years.

The chronology of their business almost seems to be a forgotten tale in these days. My friend had returned to Montgomery after briefly attending Troy State to work full time with a national supply company headquartered in Cleveland which sold its products to other businesses. He took classes at Auburn University in Montgomery at night.

His wife got a degree in education and took a job at a local school, the only employer she ever had.

He encountered another local salesman for another company headquartered in Chicago and they got to know each other, although their sales routes and accounts rarely meant their paths crossed.

Ultimately, they decided to go into business together but they

WILLIE MOSELEY Columnist made sure to do some extensive preliminary research about the viability of such a local business.

Initial inquiries to key accounts were encouraging.

They opened their new business in early 1981 and the enterprise was profitable within months.

Their accounts were within about a 50-mile radius of Montgomery.

From what I could determine, they ran their business in a methodical and responsible manner. Their unassuming office and warehouse was located in a complex in east Montgomery that housed numerous small businesses.

They didn’t get overextended in their business and over the years I never heard my friend talk about any aspirations to expand to other locations. I don’t think they had a website.

In other words, it would appear to most observers they simply succeeded locally the old-fashioned way. Their business worked because of their dedication to ethics and appropriate service to their customers.

The business stopped delivering supplies to its accounts at the end of September. As I understand it, the partners didn’t try to sell their enterprise to someone else; they

simply used the last three months of 2018 to finish up the financial aspects of going out of business.

My friend’s wife is now semiretired after becoming the head of her department at her school.

These days, the notion of spending an entire working life in one type of sales career field seems somewhat rare.

The thing is, we all probably know plenty of other folks, many of whom had college degrees, who’ve made major career changes for voluntary or involuntary reasons.

For many of us — I’m including myself in this category since I switched from over 30 years in the sales field to full-time journalism — our experience in the working world becomes at times a careening quest for security, stability and survival. I happened to get lucky when I was hired at the Tribune.

So in an era of big-box retailers, behemoth online sites and billionaire business owners who act like rock stars, it seems somewhat refreshing to be able to cite friends who have had working careers that weren’t complicated or frenetic.

They just did their respective jobs in a straightforward, honest manner for decades and they were successful.

There are times I wish I’d had that kind of work experience as well.

Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus for The Tribune.

His column appears here each Wednesday.

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Making a new friend from the other side I recently made a new friend.

I posted this on my Facebook page immediately after it happened. When trying to figure what to write about this week, this encounter was the only thing to come to mind.

If you’re a frequent reader of my column, you may know that I come from a long line of disabilities. I stutter, my father was blind, and my mother and brother are Alabama fans. My dad really was blind. He, too, rooted for the Crimson Tide.

Here in Alabama, you pretty much choose your sides at birth.

By God’s good grace I was born an Auburn fan but I don’t hate Alabama fans. I don’t understand the hatred between some of the fans but that doesn’t mean we can’t pick at each other from time to time. It is a rivalry, after all. And, oh, by the way, I am a comedian.

And that’s where this story starts. I was getting ready to head down to Foley, Alabama, where I was the headlining comic at the Gulf Coast Comedy Festival. As I pulled up to get gas in Dadeville, I noticed a truck adorned with Alabama propagan ... paraphernalia. It had flags and tags and stickers all over it. My brother had this on his truck a few years ago. After borrowing it to move some stuff one day, I conveniently ran it through the car wash. But I digress.

The truck’s owner, decked out

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Columnistt in his Bama hat, had just finished pumping his gas and was about to leave when I made eye contact with him, rolled down my window, smiled, and said, “War Eagle!”

He smiled back and pointed at his ears like he couldn’t hear me, so I just laughed it off as if he was just playing along, but he signaled for me to hold on. He went into the cab of his truck to get something.

A gun? Maybe this Barner had done picked on the wrong Bammer. Nope. He brought back a pen and pad. He really couldn’t hear me. He was deaf and couldn’t talk.

Maybe he never learned to read lips or maybe it’s just hard to read the lips of a stuttering guy. Who knows? He handed me his pad. I used my own pen and wrote “War Eagle!”

He laughed and pointed at his hat and sounded out “Roll Tide.”

We laughed and shook hands. Then we started writing questions and answers for each other. Ever heard the one about the stuttering guy talking to the deaf guy at the gas station?

He was from just up the road in Jacksons Gap, known as “The

Gap” around here. He’s 65 years old but certainly didn’t look it.

He went to school at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind.

Guess what? So did my dad. What are the chances?

I was running behind and needed to be on the road but this was a great conversation and worth every second of tardiness.

I gave him my card. He was excited to see that I was a comedian and saluted me when he saw I was a soldier.

As I was about to leave, he got my attention and sounded out again “War Eagle!!!!” I thought to myself, “Man, I converted one.”

He then smiled at me and pointed up at the two buzzards circling overhead. I couldn’t help but laugh. Who’s the comedian now?

I made a new friend; his name is Glen and in his honor, I’ll say “Roll Tide” for now but “War Eagle” forever.

This really had nothing to do with his deafness or my speech impediment. It’s just about two people with obvious differences being nice to each other. You’ll be blessed, so be kind. It’s just too easy.

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 in-laws have overstayed their welcome

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he Alabama Education Association (AEA) was the most powerful and influential political organization in Alabama for close to three decades. The late Dr. Paul Hubbert was the builder and king of this powerful organization. He became known as the “King of Goat Hill” and reigned omnipotently over the legislature.

All dynasties have to end and the AEA’s reign began to end with Dr. Hubbert’s retirement. The choice to succeed Dr. Hubbert with Henry Mabry was devastating for the organization. Mabry’s ludicrous and foolhardy stay was the worst nightmare Hubbert could have imagined.

The AEA was Dr. Hubbert’s child. He was a steward and fierce and frugal protector of its financial resources. He did not throw his organization’s money away; Henry Mabry did.

Mabry appeared to be on a mission to dismantle and ransack AEA’s treasury and he succeeded. It made Dr. Hubbert sick and probably helped drive him to his grave. Mabry frivolously depleted the organization’s resources as well as its political action committee’s dollars.

I witnessed a prime example of Mabry’s spiteful frivolity. Dr. Hubbert had an in-house polling group, probably the best in the state. He knew through his polling which legislators could be beaten and who could not be beaten. Mabry inherited this pollster. Veteran Sen. Jimmy Holley had refused to do Mabry’s bidding on an issue, so Mabry decided to come after Holley. AEA’s polling showed Holley could not be beaten and that he would win with 60 percent of the vote against whoever ran. Mabry went to Coffee County and found a candidate to run against Holley, an inept fellow who couldn’t win regardless. Mabry promised and gave the candidate $100,000. They spent it and the polling revealed the same — Holley by 60 percent. Mabry stubbornly and stupidly spent another $100,000 on the erstwhile candidate. The final result was Holley won with 60 percent of the vote and this scenario played out all over the state.

Mabry began the death of the AEA. Mike Hubbard, who rode the Republican sweep of the legislature into a reign as speaker of the house, made it his mission to lay the AEA to rest. The most destructive stake was the legislative prohibition of the AEA’s automatic payroll deductions, which dealt a fatal blow to the funding stream that supported its powerful PAC. As the AEA lay in disarray and on life support, the National Education Association (NEA) stepped in to stabilize things. The AEA and its dedicated Alabama members have since climbed out of that pit. They have elected a strong board of representatives from throughout the state, worked diligently and paid back their debt to the NEA. However, the NEA, similar to Reconstruction liberals from up North who refused to go home, now want to stay and take over the AEA’s resources. The NEA is overtly involving itself in the state organization’s governing process, ignoring the will of the Alabama membership and refusing to relinquish its cash cow.

Some folks remember the days of the company store where employees had to stay indebted to the company and truly never find freedom again. We are witnessing that scenario play out here in Alabama with the NEA’s foot on the necks of the local AEA. Alabama’s teachers, bus drivers, nurses and lunchroom staff work for very little pay to educate our children. They help to build our future workforce. The AEA’s members are local Alabamians who are not wild-eyed liberals, and they reflect Alabama values.

It is time for the NEA to exit Alabama and allow the AEA to work with the Alabama Legislature and business leaders to improve education in Alabama. In other words, the in-laws have overstayed their welcome. It’s time for them to go home.

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature and can be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

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Finally living up to the initials I

recently went to East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika to have fluid drawn. In fact, my lungs were filled with fluid and they had to get it out of my body or I would drown.

They put me in a room on the top floor of the hospital. I called it the penthouse because you could look out all over that area.

On the wall in each room is a dry erase board. On that board is all the information about the patient, the doctor’s name and the nurses’ names. They put my name on the board and out from it they put down what they were treating me for which was shortness of breath caused by the fluid on my lungs and in my body. Shortness of breath is a long sentence so they abbreviated it to read, “Patient: Ronald Brantley — SOB.” When the doctor came in and read it, he said he needed that to get his day going. The problem was he didn’t dispute it.

In a few minutes, a young nurse came in and said, ‘Mr. Brantley, I will be your nurse today and my

RONALD BRANTLEY Columnistt name is Angel.’ I promptly told her she was in the wrong room. I told her to read the board; she did and laughed, as if she knew my family history and said I wasn’t the first patient she served with that title.

They started sticking me in the arms and hanging bags of fluid on little metal poles. The nurse practitioner told me they would measure and weigh the fluid. They put three containers next to my bed and I found out why.

For the next 24 hours there was no sleeping because every 20 minutes I was using one of those designated containers. At the end of the first 24 hours, the doctor came in and said I had lost 22 pounds of fluid and before it was

over I lost 31 pounds total. I also lost my potassium, so I have been drinking tomato juice and eating potatoes.

I had great doctors, great nurses and some of the worst food that has ever entered my body through my mouth. My taste buds almost died during the week I was there.

They proudly proclaim there has never been a grain of salt or seasoning to touch a piece of food in their kitchen. By the time the milk and coffee got to my room, they were lukewarm. I like my coffee hot and milk cold.

I feel good and when I get my strength built up, ain’t no telling what this man with strange initials will do. For all of you who have been using those initials when you call my name, I have finally lived up to them.

Ronald Brantley is a regular columnist for The Tribune.

His column appears here each Wednesday. He can be reached by email at Rbrantley1@elmore. rr.com

A valentine to a great educator W

e often fail to thank the very people who pushed us into the real world and those who truly made a difference.

Occasionally, someone crosses our path and their influence is felt much later in life than the time in which you have daily interaction with them.

All of us have special memories of our time in school. For me, there was no greater thrill than my first day at Robert E. Lee High School. Nearly 20 years prior, my parents had met as members of the Choralees, the premier vocal ensemble at Lee. I always pondered the secret mysteries of the choral room, wondering if that powerful love force would come my way, as it had for my mom and dad.

There was a wonderful English class. My English teacher, Terri Richburg, was also experiencing her first day at Lee and admitted she was nervous. She had taught English at the University of Alabama and came across as very professional and dedicated. She

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist was unlike any other teacher I’d met before.

Mrs. Richburg had a bulletin board above the blackboard that read, “Attitude is the Key to Success.” I have recalled that motivational phrase time and again through the many years since. It is amazing what sticks with you.

I loved to write and she encouraged my creative muse to the point I prepared a portfolio of prose and poetry. With her red pen in hand, Mrs. Richburg graded my efforts. She spent her own time reading through some really awful poems and terrible short stories, yet she cared enough to make comments about how I could improve. I am certain I would never have landed a weekly newspaper column or had

a book published without Mrs. Richburg’s influence.

Years later, I was hired to be the band director at my alma mater and when I was introduced by principal Randy Skipper, there was an audible shriek across the Lee lunchroom. Mrs. Richburg ran over to hug me, welcoming me back home.

Mrs. Richburg was once a member of the Long Blue Line and played clarinet in Ed Watkins’ band at Tallassee High School. She also grew up on Alber Drive, the street where our family lives, which I never knew until recently. I suppose it all comes full circle.

Before her retirement a few years ago, Mrs. Richburg was awarded Robert E. Lee High School’s highest honor, voted on by faculty and administrators: “Teacher of the Year.” I can think of no one more deserving.

Thank you, Mrs. Richburg, for making a difference.

Michael Bird is a weekly columnist for The Tribune.

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Above, Jimmy Day plays the guitar, while Cammy Day, below, sings during a Friday night dance at the old Red Hill school building. Right: Shirley Rambo and Ben Bass take a spin on the floor.

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know some of the older music.”

For some of the older dancers, it’s a chance to stay active. Art Linkletter’s popular book “Old Age is Not For Sissies” advises those who are aging to straighten up, keep their shoulders back, sharpen their sense of humor and take control of their lives. Upwards of 60 senior citizens follow Linkletter’s advice on dance night when band members are playing and there’s a lot of grinning as couples crowd the floor.

Local musicians and singers vary each week, according to Paula Castleberry, the president of the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association Inc. “It’s not an official band,” she said. “It’s just whoever wants to play and sing. We collectively call them the ‘Red Hill Renditions’ because they play their rendition of popular music. It’s a little bit different every Friday night.”

The participating bands play country, rock and roll from the 1950s and 60s and some of Elvis Presley’s hits, Castleberry said.

“Every now and then somebody

comes in and sings Patsy Cline or Loretta Lynn,” she said.

Castleberry said the Friday night dances began about 16 years ago. In the early days, 160 people showed up but the numbers slowly dwindled because “a lot of the originals died off,” she said.

Rosalinda Crum, 68, a native of the Philippines, can be seen many Friday nights on the dance floor with different partners as the band changes songs.

“I really enjoy the people; they are so nice,” said Crum, whose late husband was a country music fan and got her interested in that genre and the dances.

Those gathered on a recent Friday night sang “Happy Birthday” to Bass to honor his 93rd birthday. Bass has been attending the dances for about three years and never misses a chance to select different partners and hit the floor.

“It’s good exercise and dancing with the women is fun,” Bass said with a big grin.

Castleberry said, “I’m 83 and he’s 93 and he can dance more than I can.”

Central AlabamaWorks names new director STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The non-profit organization Central AlabamaWorks announced on Feb. 6 Gindi Prutzman has been named its new executive director.

Prutzman will work with the organization’s staff and board members to bring practical

workforce and industry education and solutions to central Alabama.

Having recently served as the president of the Dothan Education Foundation, Prutzman

joins Central AlabamaWorks with more than 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector.

“I am so thankful for the opportunity to impact the workforce Prutzman of Alabama,” Prutzman said in a press release.

“The vision of AlabamaWorks is to be proactive in educating our workforce, and I am extremely passionate about that work, specifically for our region of central Alabama.”

Central AlabamaWorks is a non-profit organization established to work throughout Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. The agency works alongside Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide AlabamaWorks Success Plus initiative to facilitate a system that provides business and industry with job seekers who have received the education and training that aligns with their needs.

Jimmy Day, 74, said he considers it a privilege to pick a guitar and sing at the dances.

“Those old folks out there are very special to me,” he said. “They just bring out a lot in me. It’s just a ministry type thing to me. No, I don’t preach; this is just my ministry.”

Day’s daughter Cammy, 56, sang while her father played and other band members backed her up.

“It’s just fun,” she said. “I love being with my daddy. … It’s just so much fun trying to keep something alive that would have died out a long time ago. It’s the people, being able to come out and have somebody to dance with and have fun with. It gives these people something to get dressed up for every week, something to look forward to. It’s just sheer joy.”

The dances are from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Castleberry said admission is free but donations are welcomed to help “keep the lights on and the water flowing.” People also bring an assortment of food and snacks that are shared with those in attendance.

Blankenship graduates as USAF airman STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee High School alumnus Zane S. Blankenship is now a U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman after graduating from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.

Blankenship completed an intensive eight-week program which included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Blankenship is the son of Melanie Blankenship A. Mooney and stepson of Jeffery R. Mooney of Tallassee.

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Through the Operation Cookie Care Package, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will deliver cookies to the designated military organizations, such as the USO and local military branches.

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Giving back is in the Girl Scout DNA and during the cookie program that means giving back through Operation Cookie Care Package.

Through the cookie program, the girls are taught five basic skills essential to leadership, success and life: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics.

Through Operation Cookie Care Package, girls also learn how to give back to members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Customers can use the OCCP program to make donations to Girl Scout Troops to purchase Girl Scout Cookies for the troops. When the cookie program ends, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will deliver

“(It) provides a wonderful way for individuals in our community to support Girl Scouts and our brave members of the military.”

— Karlyn Edmonds GSSA CEO cookies to designated military organizations, such as the USO and local military branches.

“Operation Cookie Care Package provides a wonderful way for individuals in our community to support Girl Scouts and our brave members of the military,” GSSA CEO Karlyn Edmonds said. “OCCP is just a small way of making the world a better place while showing appreciation to our military troops and veterans.”

GSSA needs the community’s help to send over send more than 7,000 packages to service members.

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The Alabama Family Rights Association will join the Concerned Citizens in Elmore County to host a family law reform informational meeting at the Trustmark Bank Annex in Tallassee on Feb. 19.

According to ALFRA, child custody laws in Alabama should better safeguard children by ensuring both divorced parents are involved in a child’s life.

“Because of our court system, it favors one parent most of the time over the other parent, so we are trying to update our family law code so that it will protect a child’s relationship equally to both parents,” ALFRA president Kenneth Pascal said.

“We are No. 1 in football but we are 42nd throughout the entire country as far as child wellbeing. We deal with symptoms and I call it the bleeding syndrome because we don’t realize that there is root problem. The root problem is we have 40,000 kids annually who are court ordered to have one parent.”

Pascal said some of Alabama’s family law originated in 1852 and is still used.

“The goal is to educate the public, elected officials and anyone who deals with family law about the best interest of a child based on scientific data which says kids do best when they have both parents equally involved in their lives,” Pascal said.

Paschal said many people are not aware of child custody laws and the effects they can have on a child, the parents and the community.

“It’s really shocking because most people are unaware that this could have such a negative ripple effect,” Pascal said. “We have a public policy that allows the court to pick a parent, the best parent, but based on the research the best parent is both parents unless there is abuse. We need a policy that encourages kids to have both parents.”

According to Pascal, current family law codes put some children at risk.

“Kids suffer when they lose a parent or they are ordered to see one parent once a month,” he said.

“We know the data says kids that this happens to are more likely to commit suicide, drop out of high school, do drugs or have teen pregnancy and run away. We do have hope. If we can create a policy that says children need a balance between parents, they are less likely to do drugs, drop out of high school and so forth.”

The Tallassee meeting is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to attend.

“Even people who are happily married and living in the same household, it is important that they know that they are indirectly impacted because hurt people hurt people,” Pascal said. “In our prison system, 85 percent of youth in prison are from a one-parent home. Even from a taxpayer’s standpoint, we are impacted indirectly. It is a systemic problem and we need everyone to come out and find out how the community has the best opportunity to be safe and healthy.”

Guest speakers will include Pascal and state Rep. Mike Holmes.

The Trustmark Bank Annex is located at 304 Barnett Blvd. in Tallassee.

It’s an odd thing to love Jesus, but hate what He loves. The Bible tells us, “Christ loved the church and gave himself for Her” (Ephesians 5:25). He “nourishes and cherishes the church” (verse 29). RevelaƟon pictures the church as “a bride adorned for her husband” (21:2) and refers to the church as the bride of Jesus in at least four places.

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Be grateful to God, even in times of loss I

mentioned to some in our church lately that I often experience a feeling of euphoria whenever I walk into Walmart.

It’s not because I’m merely visiting Walmart that I’m thrilled beyond measure but it’s the fact I can walk into Walmart. This doesn’t happen often but as my years on this sod have increased, I’ve become acutely aware of the many blessings God has given to me. One of those blessings includes the ability to walk into Walmart with my own two feet under my own power and strength. What a blessing!

If you or I got out a piece of paper and listed our blessings, we probably wouldn’t have enough paper to actually make a list of all God has done for us. We all should be grateful and humbled by the fact God has given undeserved sinners anything. Truly, He is gracious enough to make His sun rise on the evil and to send rain on the just and the unjust (Matthew

5:45).

However, what are we to do whenever we begin to lose those same blessings for which we’ve been thankful? We’ve put on our list that we’re grateful for our jobs, grateful for our family, thankful for financial provision, thankful for a few good friends and we’re thankful for our health, among many other things. But do we maintain that same grateful attitude when we lose our job, our family members pass away, our financial provision has receded, our friends move away and our health begins to deteriorate?

I think one of the most challenging concepts in the world is encapsulated within the following phrase from a man named Job after he had lost nearly everything: “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

(Job 1:21b.) Job maintained an attitude of praise and, seemingly, gratefulness to God AFTER tremendous and devastating loss, including his 10 children

BILLY REINHARDT Columnistt and his material possessions!

How can we bring ourselves to be grateful to God whether we are in abundance or in lack?

Based upon both Scripture first, and, a far second, my own personal experience of loss, I think we must find a sturdier ground for gratefulness which is based upon that which cannot be subtracted nor can be diminished.

What would this “sturdier ground” be? What cannot be taken away from us? For Christians, who we are in Christ IS that sturdy ground upon which we can have an unshakable gratefulness. Jesus spoke of the basis of this sturdy ground when He told His disciples the following: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will

snatch them out of my hand.

My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” (John 10:28-29.)

Our wealth can be snatched from us, our cherished relationships of every sort can be snatched from us, our health can be taken from us in a moment and every material possession we have can deteriorate in a matter of minutes.

What, then, remains for which we can be grateful? Jesus says it’s who we are in Him that remains when everything else has vanished. We wonder why we are so discontented and why our emotions fluctuate so much. It seems to me that we are allowing our changing and fluctuating circumstances to control us more than the unchanging Word of God. We go about our days and we forget, as Christians, who we really are and to Whom we ultimately belong. We forget we are pilgrims simply pass-

ing through this current land to get to a better land. It’s is good and well to count our blessings but we must be sure to count, as Christians, our greatest blessing, our eternal blessing that will never fade, namely the unchangeable and unalterable relationship God has provided for those of us who have accepted His Son as Savior. May we seek to root our lives firmly in Him, in His Word, and more in what He has said about us than the uncertain realities in this world.

So I will continue to be grateful to God for the ability to walk into Walmart under my own strength but I’ll also be sure, within my next breath, to thank Him for saving my soul and showing mercy to me when I didn’t deserve it and for giving me “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” (1 Peter 1:4.)

Billy Reinhardt is a regular faith columnist for The Tribune.

Church Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

On Saturday Feb. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. Episcopal Church of the Epiphany will host “Beans & Rice.” The Beans & Rice ministry takes place the third Saturday of every month. At that time, the Parish Hall is open to those in need of food, who may choose their preferred items from the selection available.

On Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m. the Cursillo Reunion Group will meet in the Little House. At 10:30 a.m. the Rev. Eleanor (Drake) Whitelaw will celebrate the Holy Eucharist marking the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/

First United Methodist Church

You’re invited! The First United Methodist Men’s Club will host their annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, Feb. 16, from 7-10 am in the church’s Fellowship Hall to raise money for local projects such as their Ramp Ministry, Boy Scouts, etc. For only $5 per person, you’ll get a delicious breakfast of sausage or bacon, coffee, orange juice, and all-you-can-eat pancakes, and you’ll be helping to support a great cause in the pro-

cess! Tickets can be ordered from Bill Patterson (334-799-7723) or Herb Mason (334-301-2321), or pay at the door. This is a community event, and everyone is welcome!

Worship with us on Sunday mornings! 8:50 a.m. Contemporary service, 11 a.m.

- Traditional service. Programs for kids and youth on Sunday nights from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and for all ages on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Come join us!

First United Methodist is located at 1 Jordan Avenue, Tallassee.

334-283-2195.

us in worship at 574 Liberty Road, Tallassee. Interim Pastor Lamar Duke will be presenting a message from Exodus 33:15 entitled “We Refuse to Go Alone”.

Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. A Jen Wilkin Bible study on the book of Genesis will be at 5 p.m. as well as other Discipleship Training classes.

Evening Worship follows at 6 p.m.

Wednesday night services for all ages begin at 6 p.m. For more information please call 334-2836338.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Living Water Worship Center

Our Life’s Journey radio program is at a new time. SUNDAYS 9:30am on WACQ-AM 580 and FM 101.1 (Tallassee/Lake Martin Area) or online at www.wacqradio.com or the “TuneIn” App on your Smart Phone.

St. Vincent de Paul Church has Mass on Saturday Nights at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday Mornings at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. each week. St. Vincent de Paul is located at 620 Gilmer Avenue in Tallassee. For more information, please call 334-283-2169.

Liberty Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to join

Revival nights will be held on the last Sunday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at 45 Main St. in downtown Eclectic.

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 United Methodist Church and is located across from city hall. We will offer variously 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.

a.m., worship service begins at 11 a.m. and the Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m.

Visitors welcome at all services.

Call us at (334) 283-5437 or drop by 209 Gilmer Ave.

Calvary Baptist Church of Tallassee

If you are looking for a church to worship and praise the Lord, join us at 293 N. Wesson St. in Tallassee. We offer 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning worship service and 6 p.m. evening service. Also join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday for our prayer and fellowship service. If you have any questions call (334) 283-2366.

Liberty United Methodist

Carrville Baptist Church

Will host t he “Heart Links 16th” Women’s Praise and Worship Night on Feb. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Theater, located at 321 Barnett Blvd. The speaker will be Janeese Spencer, director of venture Life Coaching in Montgomery. For more information contact Jeanelle Sargent at 334-224-2767. There is no cost or registration.

To join the community choir, contact Teresa Atchison at 334207-0456. First choir practice is Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. with others to follow at the Mt. Vernon Theater.

Tallassee Church of Christ Sunday School begins at 10

Located at 2436 Notasulga Rd., Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

Children’s Gospel Project Youth and Adult Bible Studies begin at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. For more info call the church office at 334-283-2221, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or visit our website www.carrvillebaptist.com.

Rock Springs Baptist Church We welcome any and all guests to join us.

First Baptist Church Reeltown

We have worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sundays. Between those services, we have Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with a class ready to welcome you. Sunday night service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services begin at 6:30 p.m. with Bible study classes for all ages.

Tallassee Churches BAPTIST Bethlehem East 7561 Upper River Road Calvary Baptist Church 293 N Wesson Street Word of Life 501 Sims Avenue Carrville Baptist Church 2436 Notasulga Road East Tallassee Baptist Church 314 Central Boulevard Elam Baptist Church 4686 Notasulga Road First Baptist Church 1279 Friendship Road Flatrock Missionary Baptist Church 1024 Flat Rock Road Friendship 4345 Friendship Road Liberty Baptist Church 574 Liberty Road Mount Zion Baptist Church

64 Log Circle Providence Primitive Baptist Church 4850 Chana Creek Road Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road River Road 239 Lower Tuskegee Road Riverside Heights Hispanic Mission 495 Little Road Rock Springs 375 Rigsby Road Rock Springs Baptist Church 2810 Rock Springs Drive Tallassee First 1279 Friendship Road Tallaweka Baptist Church 1419 Gilmer Avenue Westside Baptist Church 1825 Gilmer Avenue CATHOLIC St Vincent De Paul Parish

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EIGHT IS GREAT Tallassee sends 8 wrestlers to state meet

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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Tallassee’s Tavarious Griffin (10) draws contact on his way to the rim during Thursday night’s area championship game at Brewbaker Tech.

Defense not enough as Tallassee falls in area championship CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Tallassee already had a spot in the subregional round locked up but the Tigers were looking to avenge their worse loss of the season during Thursday’s Class 5A Area 4 championship. However, the Tigers could not overcome a big first quarter by No. 7 Brewbaker Tech as the Rams won, 65-54.

“We used this to prepare for that sub-region game,” Tallassee coach Keiven Mixson said.

“We’re excited about moving on but our guys fought. They thought they would run over us again tonight but we weren’t a push over.”

Less than two weeks prior to the area title game, Brew Tech defeated Tallassee 87-33 on homecoming night for the Rams. The Tigers looked to be heading toward that same fate when Brew Tech’s Evan Carter came out firing in the first quarter.

Carter averaged 25 points per game in the first two meetings with Tallassee and he quickly put on a show for the home fans. He knocked down three 3-pointers in the first quarter as the Rams built a 24-9 lead after eight minutes.

Tallassee saw another beating coming its way but the Tigers did not want to go down without a fight. An 11-0 run to start the second quarter was capped by a 3-pointer from Sandarius Hughley, forcing Brew Tech to take a timeout with four minutes to go until the break.

“That shows the character of this team,” Mixson said. “We’ve come a long way. Playing all of the tougher teams we’ve played has prepared us for this moment. I’m not satisfied; I’m not happy but I’m proud of these guys.”

Carter was once again the hero of the moment for the Rams. He came out of the timeout with five points in less than 30 seconds and Brew Tech took a 32-25 lead into halftime.

The Tigers continued to push in the second half and once again closed the deficit to just four points with 3:20 to go in the third quarter.

However, Tallassee could not find a way over the hump because of poor shooting at the line.

“We were missing a lot of free throws,” Tallassee forward Tavarious Griffin said. “We wanted to take it to the basket more but we just weren’t getting shots to fall.”

The Tigers missed six free throws during the third quarter and finished the game 19 for 31 from the stripe. The performance came on the back of a 4-for-24 showing at the line against Stanhope Elmore last week but Mixson said he is not too worried about the free-throw shooting.

“We try not to make too big of a deal about it because you may get in their heads,” Mixson said. “We work on free throws every day but that’s something you have to correct in the offseason.”

Brew Tech’s 65 points was its lowest total in the three meetings with Tallassee this season.

It was just the second time this year the Rams were held under 70 points.

“I don’t know what their low for their season is but 65 is good,” Mixson said. “If you had told me we would hold them to 65 points, I would have said we had a pretty good shot to win the game.”

Tyrek Turner was named to the alltournament team after scoring 11 points and See AREA • Page B6

Tallassee was expecting some big challenges at Saturday’s AHSAA Class 1A-5A South Super Section in Montgomery but the Tigers found success on the mats, finishing fourth in the team standings as eight wrestlers qualified for this week’s state championships. Andy Baker won first place at 195 pounds while five other wrestlers finished in the top three.

“I was really proud of the kids,” Tallassee coach John Mask said. “I could not have asked for a better day on Friday and they did a mighty fine job. They have a lot of heart and character.”

Baker pinned each of his first three opponents after receiving a bye in the first round. His three wins set up a match with Beauregard’s Kyle Hugley, who is the only wrestler to defeat Baker this season.

After a slow opening period, Baker took control in the second after scoring the first point with an escape. He built the lead throughout the final four minutes, defeating Hugley by a 7-2 decision and improving to 21-1 on the season.

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Tallassee’s Andy Baker, left, defeated Beauregard’s Kyle Hugley in the 182 championship match on Saturday.

“He’s a great wrestler but the more you faced somebody, the more you know about how they wrestle,” Baker said. “That’s what great wrestlers do. They learn

from the last time and don’t let you beat them again.”

The championship match was the only one of Baker’s weekend matches which made it to a third

period. Baker, who missed a majority of the regular season with an ankle injury, was still placed as the top seed in one of the toughest weight classes in See WRESTLING • Page B7

Returning core key to Tigers’ success in 2019

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

After winning 28 games during the regular season, the Tallassee softball team could not find a way to get past Holtville in the area tournament or the regional tournament as its season came to a disappointing end. The Tigers move up to Class 5A this season and are hoping the change of scenery can get them over the hump and into the state tournament.

“The ceiling is very high for this group,” Tallassee coach Pat Love said.

“They can be as good as they want to be.”

Tallassee is returning several key players this season, including five of its top six hitters from a year ago. Chloe

Baynes finished the year with a .518 batting average, leading the Tigers with 72 hits and 58 runs.

Belle Haynes led the team with five home runs last season and finished with a .659 slugging See TIGERS • Page B6

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Tallassee’s Sally Shipman returns to help a Tiger team with high expectations this season. The Tigers won 28 games last year but couldn’t get past Holtville in the area tournament.

Hot-shooting G.W. Long ends Reeltown’s march

By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Tribune

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Reeltown’s Mikiya Jones (2) sends the ball to the net during Monday night’s game against G.W. Long.

There’s no easy way to get from Skipperville to Reeltown so the visiting G.W. Long Rebels did everything they could to make the trip memorable including ending the host Rebels’ girls basketball season. G.W. Long, which was ranked No. 8 in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 2A poll, defeated Reeltown, 50-34, and will advance to face Samson in the Regional Tournament at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery.

“We came in and did a pretty decent job of executing,” Reeltown coach Will Solomon said. “The problem is they got off to a really fast start. Unfortunately for us, we picked a bad night to play them — they really shot the ball well. I have no problem with our effort; we got after them all night.”

One of the biggest contributors to Reeltown’s downfall was the lack of production on the offensive end. Mikiya Jones accounted for 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal. Eryn Wells accounted for four points and was the second highest scorer on the team.

Taniya Haynes, Makayla Langston, Diyanna Newton and Kenzie Hornsby combined for a total of nine points.

“They did an outstanding job playing man defense and that’s something we haven’t seen a lot of this year,” Solomon said. “They made it tough for us.”

Long mixed man defense, full-court pressure and double-teams in the backcourt to force Reeltown (14-7) into uncomfortable shooting situations.

Long (25-5), however, made itself at home. The visiting Rebels went on an 8-0 run to start the game, prompting a Reeltown timeout.

Reeltown answered and cut the lead to 8-6 following a Jones triple. Long jumped back ahead and ended the stanza leading 12-8.

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Area rivals prep for battles on the soccer pitch

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The high school soccer season begins this week but most teams are still finding the right formula on the field before area play begins. Elmore County, Holtville and Tallassee will be competing in Class 4A-5A Area 4 and all of the teams are focusing on those top two spots to secure a spot in the state tournament.

“Everyone is pretty excited,” Elmore County boys coach John Hilbish said. “We have a young team but I think we’re playing well right now. Our primary focus is on winning the area.”

The Panthers competed in the referee’s clinic last week and Hilbish said he was pleased with the performance. Elmore County grabbed a win and a draw in three matches at the event.

Hilbish will be looking to his group of five seniors to lead the team after winning just three games last season. However, the Panthers will have to start the season without some key players due to the wrestling state championships, including seniors Chayanne Sanchez and Jason Aguilar.

Despite the missing players early in the season, Hilbish knows the focus of the season will be on competing in area play. The Panthers will begin area play with four consecutive road matches over an 11-day stretch at the end of the month.

“We set up the schedule so we would have plenty of games before area play,” Hilbish said.

“Once we get there, we think we’ll be able to field 11 very good soccer players.”

The Panthers hope their defense can be a strength

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Tallassee enters the soccer season with a mix of both boys and girls on the team.

this season and at the heart of it is junior Keith Ballard.

Hilbish said his soccer IQ and leadership ability will be a key to the team’s success.

“He’s one of our team captains and just a great defender,” Hilbish said. “He’s got great soccer skills and knows the game very well.”

Holtville is coming off one of the most successful regular seasons in the program’s history but a 2-0 loss to Trinity in the first round left an asterisk on the year. Bulldog boys coach Robby Broom enters his 21st season at the helm and knows that’s not an easy loss to recover from.

“That loss was hard on us and it showed,” Broom said. “It took us until the end of summer to get over. But we can’t let that sit on our mind because we have to get there first. Our goal is to beat our average number of goals scored and average goals

Elmore County Player of the Week

against.”

The Bulldogs lost nine seniors off last year’s team, all of them from the starting lineup.

Despite the roster turnover, Broom is confident Holtville will not miss a beat this season.

“We lose players every year,” Broom said. “Each year, it’s just someone else’s turn to step up.

There isn’t going to be a lot of difference in how we prepare for this season.”

Broom said he has a lot of confidence in the roster the team is entering the season with. While each position is not set in stone yet, Broom said he has a lot of interchangeable players who can play in multiple positions when needed.

The Bulldogs will start their season at the Capital of Dreams Tournament in Montgomery this weekend. Broom said he wants to use the tournament as preparation for the season with

area play being just two weeks away.

“I want to see our guys play hard,” Broom said. “That will give us a good gage of where the players are right now and their conditioning. It will also tell us if some of those younger guys are ready to play on the varsity level.”

Broom said the Bulldogs may be behind the rest of the area right now and named Tallassee as the favorites entering the season. The Tigers are coming off a 6-5-2 season which they lost in the first round of the playoffs to LAMP. Tallassee has nine seniors on its roster this season, including returning starters Quinton Jeter and Fernando Marcos.

On the girls side, Holtville and Elmore County may be chasing Marbury for the area title. Panthers coach Angie Simmons said the area looks

Reeltown continues to keep expectations high

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

CJ Weldon hits career milestone

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The Edgewood girls basketball team saw its fair share of struggles on the offensive side of the court during the regular season but the Wildcats came alive in their first do or die game of the year.

Guard CJ Weldon knocked down five 3-pointers and scored a seasonhigh 21 points to lead the Wildcats to a 56-34 win at Hooper last week to send Edgewood to the quarterfinals of the AISA state tournament. She is the Elmore County Player of the Week.

“We really executed in the first half against the man defense,” Edgewood coach Jay Adams said.

“We got a lot of our baskets in the paint and that opened up looks for CJ on the outside. She’s one of these players that leads with her effort.

They look to her to be the heart of that offense and when she’s on, we’re on.”

Weldon got off to a slow start on offense, not scoring during the opening quarter of the game, and it may have been due to a little bit of nerves. Entering the night, Weldon needed just 11 points to reach 1,000 for her career but the slow start made her shift her focus to keeping the season alive.

“It was a little nerve wracking because it took us a while to score,” Weldon said. “I didn’t score until the second quarter so I was started to think I wasn’t going to get it. I just had to focus on wanting to win first and then worry about getting my points after.”

It did not take much longer for Weldon to find her rhythm on offense.

She got her first points in the second quarter and helped lead Edgewood to a nine-point halftime lead.

The big moment came in the third frame when Weldon knocked down a 3-pointer to reach her milestone.

Adams said they were trying to keep the moment out of the minds of the players but the reaction was immediate from the bench and the fans.

“We had people jumping around and swinging towels on the bench,” Adams said. “Every kid in those stands knew she was 11 away so they were keeping track of it.”

The Edgewood boys team already received a bye into the quarterfinals and was on hand for the game at Hooper. Adams said it was a special moment to see the two programs come See WELDON • Page B6

pretty even but Marbury is the most concerning because the team did not lose any seniors.

Elmore County has won just two matches over the last three seasons and is coming off a 0-9-1 year. The team allowed 3.5 goals per game and did not keep a clean sheet all season but Simmons is setting expectations higher this season.

“We feel like we have a better grasp on things than last year,” Simmons said. “There’s still a lot to learn but our skill level is improved.”

The Panthers will need to improve defensively to have some success but Simmons believes they have the right cast for the job. Faith Crozier is one of six seniors on the roster and will looked at as the leader of the backline.

“She’s got amazing footwork and she can play up if we need her to but her main job will be at center back,” Simmons said. “She knows she’s allowed to push up when she sees an opportunity though.”

Joya Kiwele played center back for the Panthers last year but could be moved up to midfield this season. Rainey Jones, an eighth-grader, could fill the role on defense but is expected to contribute at several positions. “(Defense) was our biggest weakness last year so I’m excited to have it as a strength,” Simmons said. “I think it’s very important to have experience on that backline.”

The Holtville girls team made it to the state tournament last season but lost 10-0 to Trinity and finished the year 3-9-1.

Bulldog girls coach David Lovring, who has more soccer experience, will be in his first year in charge of the program.

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Reeltown’s Logan Hunt returns as one of the team’s top pitchers this season.

Advancing to the state tournament was the best Reeltown’s softball team has ever done, and although the Rebels graduated a ton, including defending Outlook Softball Player of the Year Ayriana Stoneback, that doesn’t mean their expectations have tapered.

Stoneback pitched all but 26 innings for the Rebels last year, and she racked up some staggering stats. She had 344 strikeouts and only 76 walks in 271 2/3 innings of work, and she allowed just 62 earned runs for an ERA of 1.598.

But while the Rebels have been on the back of Stoneback for two seasons, coach Kelli Hilyer is excited to see what some of her youngsters can do.

“This year, the plan is to pitch by committee,” Hilyer said. “I told them, ‘If you can give me a good three or four innings, that’s what we need. Don’t feel like you have to pitch the whole game and carry the whole team.’ Now, if a couple of them step up and do that, then we’ll use them that way.

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Which league has the best all-star game?

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his is a debate which comes up a few times a year among sports fans.

Every league constantly CCALEB ALEB is looking TURRENTINE for ways Sports to improve its all-star Writer weekend but each of them still has its flaws.

With this weekend bringing us the NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte, North Carolina, I decided it was time to figure where each professional league’s all-star events rank against each other. And we will start at the very bottom with the most unnecessary Sunday of the year.

The NFL Pro Bowl used to be exciting and it used to matter to the players. However, See TURRENTINE • Page B7

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Reeltown’s girls basketball team celebrates after winning the Class 2A Area 8 championship last Wednesday against Thorsby.

Rebel girls win Class 2A Area 8 title

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Holding just a six-point lead Wedesday night, Reeltown’s Diyanna Newton turned up the defensive pressure with less than a minute to go in the third quarter.

She picked off a Thorsby player at the top of the key and raced down the court for a wide-open layup. Less than a minute

later, in virtually the same fashion Newton did it again. This time she grabbed the steal then more leisurely made her way down the court for another solo score.

The back-to-back transition buckets fired up an already electric Reeltown crowd, and the Rebels’ girls basketball team rode that momentum to a 47-26 See CHAMPS • Page B7

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

February 14 is Valentine’s Day, also known as the Day of Love. It is a time when many people buy the one they love gifts. It is considered to be a romantic holiday, but some also tell their friends and other family members how much they mean to them. School children often bring small cards to hand out to all of their classmates on Valentine’s Day. A homemade card is one of the best gifts that you can give someone you love. Valentine’s Day was named in honor of Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who believed in love and marriage. Hearts and the colors red and pink often symbolize the holiday. Red roses are the PRVW SRSXODU ÀRZHU JLYHQ RQ WKLV GD\ DV ZHOO DV KHDUW VKDSHG ER[HV IXOO RI VPDOO FKRFRlate candies. Another notable Valentine’s Day treat is Conversation Candies. These small FDQG\ KHDUWV KDYH GLႇHUHQW VD\LQJV RQ WKHP WKDW KDYH FKDQJHG RYHU WKH \HDUV WR ¿W WKH times. Greeting cards are perhaps the most common gift given to the one you love or even to friends. Many people plan special meals on this day as a way to spend special time together. Tell someone that you love them today!

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY WETUMPKA, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of LEE ANN MANN, Deceased Case No. 2019-017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE In The Matter of the Estate of LEE ANN MANN, Deceased.

Letters of Administration on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 6 day of February, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Tony Mann, Administrator of the Estate of Lee Ann Mann, Deceased Name and Address of Attorney: Michael A. Griggs Scarborough & Griggs, L.L.C., P.O. Box 780452, Tallassee, Alabama 36078-0452, Telephone (334) 283-2893

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY WETUMPKA, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LYNDIA GAYLE ALDRIDGE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2019-016 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE In the matter of the Estate of Lyndia Gayle Aldridge, Deceased.

Letters of Administration on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of February, 2019 by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

David Samuel Aldridge, Administrator of the Estate of Lyndia Gayle Aldridge, Deceased.

Michael A. Griggs, Scarborough & Griggs, LLC, PO Box 780452, Tallassee, Alabama 36078-0452, Telephone 334283-2893.

Tallassee Tribune: Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 EST/ALDRIDGE, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA IN RE: THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CORNELIA S. DAVIS, DECEASED Case Number 2019-014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 31 day of January, 2019, by the Honorable John R. Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County and State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

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Always treat your coaches with respect

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ometimes your coach is going to do something you don’t agree with. Maybe he’ll take a timeout at an inopportune time.

Or maybe she’ll single you out even though you think a mistake on the court wasn’t entirely your fault.

Heck, perhaps a coach is just going to make a mistake. Many times, he or she will own up to it. I don’t know how many coaches have told me throughout my career as a sportswriter, “That’s on me. That was a bad coaching decision.”

Regardless of what happens on or off the court, coaches deserve respect. First of all, coaches are your elders, so it’s just the polite thing to do. Secondly, he or she has likely been in your shoes. They’ve almost certainly played the sport they’re coaching, and they’ve learned from their mistakes as a player.

Most importantly, though, your coaches have your back. Your coach wants to see you succeed. Whether that translates into wins or losses may not be controllable, but a coach doesn’t want her players to fail.

A lot of times if a player isn’t getting enough time on the court or is benched midway through the season, you’ll hear parents say, “Well, the coach just doesn’t like my kid.” I’ve never seen a coach actively dislike a player he or she is coaching. A coach may not always agree with a player’s decision or he may get frustrated when he can’t seem to get a certain message across to a student-athlete.

But actually disliking a player? I doubt that’s ever been the case.

It’s true sometimes coaches are hard on players. I’ve walked many football sidelines and been at many baseball practices and know emotions are high, competitive juices are flowing and sometimes things are said that may not have been otherwise.

I’m not saying there can’t be exceptions to the rules. Of course there are times when coaches take things too far. But that being said, coaches are supposed to be hard on players. Coaches are teaching student-athletes about more than just a sport. They’re teaching them life lessons — how to not give up even when it seems like all the chips are against you, how to be there for your teammates and how to work toward a goal and how to achieve it. Every coach will tell you when his or her student-athletes graduate, they want them to be not only better athletes but better people.

And I guarantee coaches aren’t benching people because of personal feelings. Maybe a starter isn’t playing that night because he didn’t show up to practice the day before. Maybe a kid isn’t getting as much playing time anymore because another kid beat him out for a starting job. Whether coaches are making decisions because they are trying to set a standard or because they are trying to win, I can tell you they’re not making them based on how much they like or dislike a player off the court.

Lastly, coaches put in a lot of work. They’re usually not paid much, and they’re sacrificing a lot of time away from their own kids to help yours become better. While it’s the players who execute on the court, coaches put in a lot of sweat, tears and hard work getting there too. They deserve to be treated as such.

And one more thought on that note: If you’re not a starter, please stay engaged. I was so proud of the Central Coosa boys basketball bench Thursday night. The Cougars’ five starters played 95 percent of the game, but never once did the bench look bored or disinterested. Those players were cheering and chanting and seemed just as hyped as the ones on the court when a Cougar would swish a 3-pointer or drain a hard layup.

As a “benchwarmer,” you never know when your moment may come, and I’m sure your coach will tell you you’re just as much a part of the team as anyone else.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Tribune.

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grabbing 12 rebounds in the loss. He also added three blocks and a steal before fouling out with 4:32 to go in the game.

Griffin, who was also named to the all-tournament team, finished the title game with 12 points and eight rebounds. Jamicah Humphrey led the Tigers with 13 points and three assists.

Despite the loss, Mixson said the game showed him his players were ready to make a run in the postseason. With a meeting against No. 10 Charles Henderson on deck, the Tigers had to get back to work quickly.

“We have to go to practice this weekend and work hard to get ready for Tuesday,” Griffin said.

“We don’t let this one bother us. You win some, you lose some.”

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Jamicah Humphrey looks to start the offense during the first half of Tallassee’s loss at Brew Tech in the Class 5A Area 4 championship on Thursday.

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Reeltown’s softball team made it further than any other in program history, and although the Rebels had some key graduations, they’re still hoping to have a lot to celebrate this season.

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“I’ve always wanted to coach a team where you pitch by committee, and that’s what I’m excited about. I think it’ll help throw off hitters too.”

Working in the circle will be sophomores Karlee Cotton and Kenzie Hornsby and freshmen Chloe Davidson, Bella Studdard and Kenzie Gibson.

In addition to having a rotating group of pitchers, Hilyer said the Rebels will also have a lot of utility players who do a lot of switching around in the the field. The only two true returning starters are Marlee Knox, a right fielder, and Morgan McGuire in center field.

There were several Rebels who played in role situations last year who will contribute quite a bit more this year. Madison Ledbetter will typically play first base, while Peyton Ledbetter, who was a courtesy runner last year, is going to take up the third outfield spot. Savannah Hornsby and Bentley Baker are both middle infielders, and Cameron Tubbs and Laney Futral will catch and play infield.

Offensively, Hilyer is hoping Reeltown has a lot of variety to bring to the table.

“I plan to have Morgan lead off, and Marlee did well last year too,” Hilyer said. “I’m hoping Madison will be one of big hitters as well as Bella Studdard and Kenzie Hornsby, she saw the ball well at regionals last year. I also have some girls that can slap and hit from the left side, so I’m excited about that.”

On the baseball diamond, the Rebels are under the direction of new head coach Trey Chambers, who is working with a virtually brand new starting lineup. The only returning starters are Logan Hunt (P/SS), Reed Baker (C/1B/OF) and Kolby Coan (P/OF), all of whom are seniors.

Also getting some time on the mound will be senior Colby Clark, but the rest of the team is fairly young. Logan Leedy and Cade Wood, who are both sophomores, will start at second base and left field, respectively. Sophomores Will Brooks and Colt Adcock will both see time at third base, and freshman Gabe Bryant will catch as well as play in the field some.

Offensively, Chambers is unsure what to expect and said the strength of the team is going to be defense and pitching.

“That’s where we’re going to lay our guns and put our faith in,” Chambers said. “The goal is always to make the playoffs and try to win the area, but it’ll be a tougher road for us this year.”

While Reeltown’s softball team will still be in an area with Horseshoe Bend and LaFayette, the Rebel baseball squad has moved to an area with Fayetteville, Thorsby and Central Coosa; both Fayetteville and Thorsby have been consistent playoff threats.

The baseball team begins the season Monday with a doubleheader at home against Alabama Christian, while the softball team hits the road Tuesday for its opener at Beauregard.

percentage in 156 plate appearances.

Haynes struck out only six times, the lowest of any Tiger with more than 20 at bats last season.

While the Tigers are expecting big things on offense, Love said he wants to find improvements on defense.

The team made 118 errors last season which led to 77 unearned runs.

“Our focus has been on pitching well and playing good defense,” Love said. “We hit really well last year but we gave up runs and had miscues on defense. We want to limit that to no more than one error per game this year. If we can do that, I think we can be really good.”

Jordan Walters returns as the team’s ace after allowing just 33 earned runs across 118 1/3 innings last season. Sinclair Cole only threw 34 innings last year but Love said she is going to be relied on more during her junior season.

Tallassee’s new area consists of some familiar faces, including Valley and Beauregard. Despite entering as the likely favorites, Love said there are new challenges that come up with a new year.

“I’m not really sure honestly,” Love said. “I’ve never seen Brew Tech. I think Valley will be a force again and Beauregard beat us last year so I think right now it could be anybody.”

Tallassee’s baseball team finished 16-14 last season but made it to the state tournament for the fourth consecutive season. The Tigers will need to replace several big contributors from last season, including all-state player Casey Baynes and all-metro infielder Jake Burton.

Weldon together as the boys team joined the student section in celebration when Weldon surpassed the mark.

“It’s cool any time a player hits a personal accomplishment in a team sport like that,” Adams said. “It’s been fun to watch her develop as a shooter but to get to 1,000, she needed to develop as more than a shooter. She’s a competitor.”

Weldon has been the focus for opposing defenses all season and it has limited her opportunities from long range during her senior year.

She had to find different ways to score and Adams said Weldon had been working hard on it all year.

“That’s all you can ask for as a coach,” Adams said. “Find that

continued from Page B1 “We’ve still got a good group of kids,” Tallassee coach Adam Clayton said. “They work hard and they come to practice ready to work for each other.”

Jackson Gantt returns as the team’s top hitter and starting middle infielder.

He finished the season with a .394 batting average and plays multiple positions for the Tigers.

Reese Graham returns as the starter behind the plate while Dylan Turner will move to first base. Clayton said Will Blockner and Jake Justiss will be the team’s two biggest power threats but the Tigers will rely more on the small-ball style of play.

“Most of our guys will be basehit guys at the plate,” Clayton said.

“Just like most Tallassee teams in the past, we’re going to lean on pitching and defense. That can carry us this year but I do think we can improve offensively.”

Tallassee will have to face new challenges in the area this year after finishing second in its area at 4A last season. The Tigers will have to get off to a quick start in area play or they could be on the outside looking in when the postseason arrives.

“It’s going to be very competitive in the area,” Clayton said. “All four of us made the playoffs last year. Every series will be important.”

The Tigers start their season with a doubleheader at home on Monday.

They will open against Dadeville at noon before wrapping up the day with a game against Clay Central.

“We’re looking to play a lot of guys early on,” Clayton said. “We want to continue to evaluate the players and see where we are as a team in all three phases of the game.”

continued from Page B2 one thing you’re good at and work hard to improve what you need to improve on.”

Weldon and the Wildcats faced Monroe on Tuesday in the AISAAA Elite Eight but last Tuesday’s win over Hooper is a moment the program will not soon forget. If the pressure of a playoff game and a personal milestone was not enough, Weldon had another pretty big obstacle she fought through to earn the Player of the Week honors.

“I think I handle the pressure well,” Weldon said. “I actually wasn’t feeling well but I just had to push through it for that game. I went to the doctor the next day and I was told I had the flu.”

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Edgewood’s CJ Weldon (10) is the Elmore County Player of the Week after scoring her 1,000th career point last Tuesday in a win over Hooper.

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Tallassee’s Grant Hall fell in the championship match at 113 during Saturday’s 1A5A South Super Region in Montgomery.

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with the new concerns over player safety and long seasons (which are legitimate and I agree with them), the game has lost its luster.

The NFL has tried to throw in some fun games and skill showcases throughout the week but this is a Sunday when most people take a week off from football to prepare for the Super Bowl. This isn’t taking anything away from the players, as I’m sure making a Pro Bowl is still a big honor; but you can name an allpro team without playing a meaningless game which is exciting for no one.

In fourth place, we are going to list the NHL All-Star Game. As a mostly casual hockey fan, I usually take this event off anyway but I know several fans who dislike this one more than the Pro Bowl.

The NHL has gone through plenty of ideas similar to the NFL, trying to set up skills competitions and setting up more opportunities for legends and celebrities to get involved with the events. It still has not peaked my interest and cannot match the excitement of the postseason so I will just wait until April.

Next up is the MLS AllStar Game, which sets up one of the top clubs in Europe against the top players in the MLS. This is just a unique event and has been fun to watch over the last few seasons.

American stadiums are always looking to bring in audiences for international soccer teams and this event does not try too hard to sell itself. It has some of the best talent in the world on the same field for a 90-minute match. And that’s all it needs.

The NBA All-Star Game takes second place but usually sits closer to first than third place. The whole weekend is exciting to watch but there have been some years where each event falls flat.

However, when it is at its peak, the all-star events are must-watch television.

Between the celebrity game, the 3-point contest and the dunk contest, there is entertainment for all basketball fans. Then they cap off the weekend with a game filled with little defense but plenty of competition once the fourth quarter begins.

While the other four events can move within the standings from year to year, the Midsummer Classic is going to be the best year in, year out (except for that ridiculous tie in 2002). The Home Run Derby will get you out of your seats in your living room on the first night, especially with the power the game has right now.

With the best players in the world taking the same field, the MLB All-Star Game may be the best Tuesday of the year every single year. I already have July 9 circled on my calendar for this season.

All of these games are worth your time to at least try to see if you enjoy it. There will be some duds in between the great ones but I have never regretted tuning in to see the talent on hand at these events.

Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Tribune.

Class 1A-5A. “I went from not knowing I was going to wrestle to being the first seed in the South,” Baker said. “And being able to live up to that first seed, that just makes me proud.”

Baker said the pressure of living up to the top spot is not easy but it is nothing compared to living up to his last name. Brothers Drew and Jake both won state championships in high school and Baker said he hopes to join them on Tallassee’s list of champions.

“With big matches like this, they’re always here supporting me,” Baker said. “I feel like I wrestle 10 times better with them there.”

Baker was not the only wrestler for Tallassee dealing with injuries this season.

The Tigers had many setbacks as a team but are coming together at the right time.

“They have a great work ethic and they don’t ever quit,” Mask said. “They keep going and they have a great attitude about it. They work as a team and the seniors have done a great job leading. We’re blessed to

have another week of practice as a team.”

Mason Bell leads the Tigers in individual wins this season but fell to Zachary Williams of Cleburne County in the 152 first-place match. Cody Gilson, 170, and Grant Hall, 113, both made it to the championship round but also lost in the finals.

Senior Zack Haynes entered the weekend with hopes of a first-place finish but he fell in the semifinal match with Weaver’s Cody Souder. Haynes still bounced back with two pins to earn third place at 132.

“I’ve been there and done that many times,” Haynes said. “I just run into people that are better than me but I’m a fighter. I have to dig down and keep fighting. I would have loved to finish first but if I can’t win it all, I might as well fight back and do the best I can.”

Fischer Segrest grabbed third place at 285 while Preston Tidwell and Christian McCary both finished in eighth place to round out the team’s state qualifiers.

Panthers look to aces for success on diamond

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Despite falling short of the postseason for the last three seasons, the Elmore County baseball team is entering 2019 with high expectations. The Panthers saw glimpses of their potential during their 10-13 season a year ago but coach Michael Byrd said he has seen big improvements during the offseason.

“I think everyone would be disappointed if we didn’t make it to the playoffs and win a series or two,” Byrd said.

The Panthers will be led by a strong duo on top of their pitching rotation. Austin Downey returns as the staff’s ace and will be joined by Edgewood transfer Landon Maynard.

Downey, who recently signed Elmore County’s first-ever Division I baseball scholarship, started seven games last season after transferring in during the middle of the season. He had four wins, including one shutout, and posted a 1.87 ERA across eight appearances.

“Honestly, I think he’ll be a little bit better this year,” Byrd said. “He only had one outing with more than two earned runs and I think if we can improve on defense, that will help him out a lot.”

Maynard is an Eclectic native and chose to return closer to home to finish his high school career. His fastball sits in the high 80s but he is also a threat at the plate. Byrd said Maynard could be Elmore County’s top power threat this season.

Even though the Panthers have the talent on the mound,

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Elmore County’s Maci Curlee returns as one of the team’s top pitchers this season.

Byrd knows the pressure is on the defense. The team struggled at times in the field last season but Byrd is hoping to see improvements this year.

“Defensively, we can be the best we’ve been in a while,” Byrd said. “We have two really good arms and three or four guys who are going to contribute a lot on the mound.”

The Elmore County softball team is also hoping to find improvements in the field this season after averaging more than three errors per game in 2018. The Panthers allowed 135 unearned runs and finished with a 13-26 record last year.

Coach Kim Moncrief said a lot of the focus during

preseason practices has been on fielding drills. Shortstop Ebony Pearson returns this season after missing last year with a knee injury and Moncrief believes her presence can make a difference.

“Having a true shortstop will help,” Moncrief said. “It’s about repetition mostly but hopefully she’ll help lead the infield. We had to just throw someone in last year so we’re looking forward to seeing what she can add to our team.”

Maci Curlee returns as the team’s top pitcher after leading the Panthers with 152 2/3 innings pitched last year. She posted a 5.73 ERA with 83 strikeouts.

Champs victory over Thorsby and the Class 2A Area 8 championship.

“We played a good defense tonight that we just learned last year,” Newton said. “We improved on it, and it made it much better. We’ve been working on it all year long.

After we talked about it, we talked about what to do and how to do it. I just watched the girl’s eyes and made sure we were rotating correctly, and it felt great.”

All night long, the Rebels threw Thorsby off its offensive game. They forced 18 Thorsby miscues, six of which came off Reeltown steals, but it was bigger than just the turnovers. Thorsby relies heavily on its sharpshooters, and those players couldn’t get good looks at the basket as Reeltown clamped down on the perimeter and closed in on the inside when needed.

The Rebels ran a combination of a zone and man defense which allowed them to focus on making Thorsby’s shooters uncomfortable all night.

“It’s just sort of like a matchup defense,” Reeltown coach Will Solomon said. “We told our team at the beginning of the first practice that we were going to build our team on defense and they took it to heart. I think that speaks for itself that we got some turnovers tonight, but the biggest thing is we made them

“She’s been working on different type of pitches,” Moncrief said. “She’s increased her speed and you can already tell that she has improved a lot.”

Madison Britt was the most consistent hitter last year, racking up a batting average of .479 in 112 plate appearances.

She had 35 singles, seven double and three home runs and also led the team with 39 RBIs. ‘We’re expecting her to have a good season,” Moncrief said.

“She loves the sport and she’s worked really hard at it. She’s hitting better and she’s stayed in shape. She already had good skill but she’s still getting faster and stronger.”

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Reeltown’s Eryn Wells (14) looks for a pass around Thorsby’s McKinley Sanderson during Wednesday night’s Class 2A Area 8 championship.

work the ball.”

After two tough regularseason matchups, the Rebels looked like the better team from the start. They built up a 10-0 lead right out of the gate, and Thorsby didn’t on the board until Carlee Wyatt finally scored with 1:28 left in the first.

“We knew we had to start fast,” Solomon said. “If (Wyatt), (Hannah Smith) and some of those shooters can get their feet set, they can light it up. (Wyatt) did that right at the end of the half; she’s a great shooter. We knew if they started fast and hit some 3s, we’d be playing from behind

all night, so that was huge.”

Wyatt did give Thorsby a huge spark at the end of the half. After Reeltown had built a double-digit lead on two different occasions, Thorsby fought back in it by a pair of longballs from Wyatt in the final minutes of the second quarter. Reeltown led only 23-19 going into the locker room, but once again, the Rebels turned it up defensively and held Thorsby to just four points in the third quarter to spread their lead back out to 10 points.

It’s been a long time coming for Reeltown, which hasn’t won the area championship in girls basketball in several years. And the Rebels gave an enthusiastic hometown crowd quite the show. Reeltown is hoping securing a home game in the sub-regional will be to its advantage after the show the Rebel faithful put on Wednesday night.

“I think it’s going to make a huge difference,” Solomon said. “I’m really excited about the atmosphere here. It really feels electric, and it feels good to get the whole community involved, so I’m glad we’ll be at home gain. The girls deserve it because they played really hard tonight.

“The thing is it just gets tougher and tougher as you go along, but I believe in my team and they believe in each other.

We’re about togetherness, and that’s what they are.”

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Last year, Glenda Mays, Leah Burnham, Barber Garnett, Corrine Cochran Gill, Stephanie Hornsby, Andy Coker and Wendy Clayton took 10 minutes out of their day beginning at noon to blow bubbles for Bubbles for Love and bring awareness to parental alienation.

BUBBLES FOR LOVE Biscuits, AFRA partner to bring awareness to parent alienation

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ubbles of Love, a nationwide campaign designed to prevent parental alienation and bring attention the same subject, is scheduled for April 25.

This campaign began nine years ago and today countries around the world take part in Bubbles of Love each April.

Since the organization came into existence, the governor and more than 60 mayors, including the Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock, have proclaimed the week of April 25th as Parental Alienation Prevention Week and April 25 as Parental Alienation Awareness Bubbles of Love Day.

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Parental alienation is the process, and the result, of psychological manipulation of a child into showing unwarranted fear, disrespect or hostility towards a parent or other family members.

“We want to bring awareness to this subject,” Hammock said.

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participated in Bubbles of Love last year, including Eclectic, Alex City and Auburn. The City of Tallassee officially proclaimed April 25 Bubbles of Love Day in 2016 and encourages everyone to prevent parental alienation.

Psychiatrist Richard Gardner developed the concept of “parental alienation syndrome Parental alienation involves the “programming” of a child by one parent to denigrate the other, “targeted” parent, in an effort to undermine and interfere with the child’s relationship with that parent, and is often a sign of a parent’s inability to separate from the couple conflict and focus on the needs of the child.

Such denigration results in the child’s emotional rejection of the targeted parent, and the loss of a capable and loving parent from the child’s life.

This unjust parental alienation is exactly what Hammock and the Tallassee City Council hope to avoid.

“If we can stop just one case of this mistreatment, it’s a win,” Hammock said. “Hopefully we can make a big difference in preventing parental alienation.

February is National Heart Month and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease doesn’t happen only to older adults.

In fact, conditions that lead to heart disease are happening at younger ages while on average U.S. adults have hearts that perform as if they are seven years older than normal.

Heart disease, and the conditions that lead to it, can happen at any age. High rates of obesity and high blood pressure among younger people (35-64) are putting them at risk for heart disease earlier in life. Half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking.

Millions of Americans of all ages have high blood pressure, including millions of people in their 40s and 50s. About half the people with high blood pressure don’t have it under control, which is one of the biggest risks for heart disease and stroke.

High cholesterol can increase the risk for heart disease. Diabetes, obesity, smoking, eating unhealthy foods and not getting enough physical activity can all contribute to unhealthy cholesterol levels.

More than 37 million U.S. adults are smokers and thousands of young people start smoking each day.

Smoking damages the blood vessels.

Obesity puts stress on the heart. One in three Americans and nearly one in six children ages 2 to 19 are obese.

Diabetes causes sugar to build up in the blood, damaging blood vessels and nerves which help control the heart muscle. Nearly one in 10 people in the United States have diabetes.

Staying physically active helps keep the heart and blood vessels healthy but only one in five adults meet the physical activity guidelines of engaging in moderate-intensity activity 150 minutes a week.

Most Americans, including children, eat too much sodium, which increases blood pressure.

Replacing foods high in sodium with fresh fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure but only one in 10 adults eat enough fruits and vegetables each day. Diet high in trans-fat, saturated fat and added sugar increases the risk factor for heart disease.

Anyone can learn how to be heart healthy.

Don’t smoke, as that is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Work with a healthcare team to manage conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Make heart-healthy dietary changes. Eat food low in trans-fat, saturated fat, added sugar and sodium. When eating, try to fill at least half the plate with vegetables and fruits, and aim for low sodium options.

Get moving for at least 150 minutes per week; it’s easy to break up 30 minutes of activity into 10-minute blocks.

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“We pushed the ball a pretty good bit,” Long coach Jody Hughes said. “I feel like we outlasted them.

I thought we played really good defense. We knew coming in, (Haynes) likes to penetrate and a lot of their offense depended on her getting in the paint. We tried to eliminate as much penetration as possible. In doing that, we gave up a few open looks to (Jones) and she made some shots.

I feel like we did a really good job of taking their offense away from them.”

Mary Beth Long, an offensive non-factor through the first half, took

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Reeltown’s Diyanna Newton tries to get past the G.W. Long defense during Monday night’s game.

control of the game in the second half as a force inside, scoring 14 of her 18

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in the final two periods.

While Long was a threat on the inside, Hannah Payne paced the Rebels from the outside with 15 points.

Reeltown started the third period in the hole but looked to dig its way out of

it with a Haynes basket.

The 27-18 score gave way to a 7-0 Long run prompting a timeout with 5:06 to play.

Long pushed ahead and ended the third period leading 38-23.

With the clock and the ball in their favor, The road-borne Rebels began working to shrink the game as they extended their possessions. In a zone defense, Reeltown allowed the stall before finally expanding to pressure the ball handlers.

A late hoop pushed the mark to 50-31 with 1:03 left in the game.

Reeltown’s final hoop of the season was a Jones 3-pointer. Long took back possession and was ran out the clock en route to the victory.

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