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Airport appraised at $1.7 million By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Tallassee City Council recently voted to close the municipal airport and now must decide what to do with the property. One option is selling it. However, given a recent $1.7 million appraisal that could be easier said than done. The appraisal covers the airport’s hangar, runway and the land surrounding it along with the natural resources on that land. With such a high appraisal, it is unlikely the city will be able to locate a buyer and Mayor Johnny Hammock
believes there are some viable options to selling the property. “You all can go through the bid process if you want to,” Hammock said. “This is just my personal opinion, but you can try to see what we can get. They aren’t making any more land and y’all may want to consider selling the timber.” The land around the airport was once leased as farmland and after operations at the airport cease that land can once again be used for farming. “Once the airport has officially closed the land around it can be leased for farmland to generate money,” Hammock
The Tallassee municipal airport is scheduled to cease operations on Dec. 31 and the city council has until then to decide on what to do with the property. Carmen Rodgers /
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Big leak? Service study shows Tallassee losing $847K annually on utilities
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By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Recently Jim Marshall with Jackson Thornton Utilities was contracted to conduct a cost of services study on the city’s three utilities. That study showed that the utility system is losing close to $850,000 a year. The study showed that the city’s water system is functioning at $374,064 under recovery yearly to provide water to Tallassee residents. The city’s sewer system is operating at a $503,517 deficit while the city’s gas system is breaking even. However, with major maintenance projects planned, breaking even is not a See UTILITIES • Page A2
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Celebrating Hospice Month in Tallassee Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock presents a proclamation to Community Home Health director Sharon Tatum declaring November as Hospice Month in the City of Tallassee early Friday morning at Community Home Health and Hospice Care.
With Thanksgiving just a day away, many are already looking ahead to the Christmas holiday season and thanks to the Mt. Vernon Theater, Tallassee residents will not have to look far to discover seasonal entertainment. This is the first Christmas season that the theater’s doors have been open in 50 years and coordinators are hoping to make it special with a lineup of holiday favorites. The lineup begins this month as the Montgomery Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Nov. 25. The production will begin at 3 p.m. Founded in 1987, the Montgomery Ballet is the only professional ballet company in the city of Montgomery and one of only three in the state See LINEUP • Page A2 Submitted / The Tribune
Local businesses showcased for small business Saturday By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Saturday is Small Business Saturday and to celebrate the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is spotlighting four area businesses that serve Tallassee and the surrounding communities. All four of the
Hornsby & Son Body Shop, located at 101 B Caldwell St., has been serving the greater Tallassee area’s need for automotive collision work since 1989 in its current location, but it didn’t start there. Ben Hornsby started learning the trade around 1964 at the hobby shops on base while in the Navy.
showcased businesses are locally owned and operated. They contribute to the local economy and on many occasions, they give back to the community. The Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to see what local businesses have to offer before See BUSINESSES • Page A3
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Wallace C. Bush October 23, 1926 - November 11, 2018 Wallace Clanton Bush, Sr. passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Wallace was born October 23, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of Jesse Charles Bush and Mary Estelle McCain Bush. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his sister Lynette Gordon; wife, Frances Phillips Bush. Wallace is survived by brothers Jake (Kathy) Bush, Niceville, Florida and Tom (Pat) Bush, Montgomery AL and by his children; Danny (Diane) Bush, Hope Hull; Penny Bush Colin (Wayne), Lapine; Flip (Connie) Bush, Montgomery; Barbara Bush Self (Darrell), Pintlala, and Richard (Belinda) Bush, Hope Hull; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by Southern Memorial Funeral Home www.southernmemorialfuneral.com The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Sam Saliba for his excellent, compassionate care and commitment; and to Nedra Kelly and Hospice of Montgomery for their expertise, presence and devotion over the past six months. Special thanks to devoted caregivers Diane Thornton, Barbara Chappell and Renai Jones for their special care of our Daddy. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Hope Hull UMC Saturday, November 17, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Donations may be made to Hope Hull United Methodist Church.
Pamela Wood Gray Pamela Wood Gray, 62, of Tallassee, passed away November 16, 2018. She was born May 27, 1956. Funeral service will be Monday, November 19, at 11 a.m., at First Assembly of God with Mr. Bobby Hornsby and Rev. Travis Bittle officiating. Burial will follow at Carrville Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Sunday, November 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Lanier Gray; son, David Gray (Billie Shae); daughters, Haley Edwards (Jake) and Holly Spain (Lem Ellis); sisters, Debra Harris (Tommy); Linda Caudle (Steve), Patsy Morse (Chris) and Sherry Linville (Brad); and sister-in-law, Donna Wood; and grandchildren, Suzy McKnight (Adrian), Chandler Gray, Lacey Thompson, Kalen Thompson, Jack Hornsby, Logan Hornsby, Caleb Gantt, Drew Gantt, Josh Hornsby, Jasleigh Glass, Daylan Edwards and Natalie Spain. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Leona Wood and brother, Terry Wood. Contributions in her memory may be made to First Assembly of God in Tallassee, designated for the Choir Fund. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial. com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama
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Mrs. Nola Marilyn Smith, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the age of 87. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 18, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. Burial will follow in Saugahatchee Assembly of God Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Smith is survived by her brother, Roy Jenkins (Pat); sisters, Joyce Moseley, Dot Hudman, Becky Watkins, Alice Walker, Brenda Holt; grandchildren, Traci Brantley (Josh), John David Causey (Susann), Charmin Denney (Mark), Melissa Sue Causey; great grandchildren, Jacob Pitts, Ashlan Goodwin (Cody), Ahna Manning, Benjamin Manning, Elijah Causey, Savanna Dyer, Hannah Dyer, Jeffrey Causey, Brianna Causey Gray; great, great grandchildren, Johnathon Gray, Wyatt Goodwin and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Owen Smith; mother, Bessie Baker; father, Marshall Jenkins; daughter, Beverly Causey; sons, Tony J. Causey and Bennett E. Causey; brothers, Larry Jenkins and Gene Jenkins; sisters, Catherine Dubose and Betty Dubose and a grandchild, Steven E. Causey. Mrs. Smith enjoyed camping and fishing (especially brim). She also loved flowers and visiting Wal-Mart. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama
Karen Renee´ Clanton Karen Renee´ Clanton, 63, of Arlington, Va. Died November 2, 2018. She served in the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant and last served at the Pentagon. She worked many years for the Federal Aviation Association. She was the daughter of Joyce Jackson and sister to Beth Golden both of Tallassee. The memorial will be Sunday, November 25th at Elam Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
Brenda Nell Knox 1955 - 2018 Funeral Service for Brenda Nell Knox, 63, of Dadeville, will be Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sardis United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Sardis United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Sardis United Methodist Church. Brenda Nell Knox passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 18, 1955 in Alexander City, Alabama to Billy F. Knox and Nell McDaniel Knox. She was a graduate of Troy State University with a degree in Marine Biology. Brenda retired from GKN Aerospace after many years of service. She was very funny and enjoyed making others laugh. She loved being on the water and enjoyed fishing and skiing in her younger years. Brenda loved being with her family and loved her niece and nephews dearly. She is survived by her sisters, Karen Hutchins of Dadeville, Billie Wilemon of Jackson’s Gap; brothers, Wesley Knox of Opelika and Eric Knox (Jenny) of Jackson’s Gap; niece, Jennifer Talton (Chris); and nephews, Grayson Knox and Sam Knox. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Laura Lucille Knox; and niece, Erin E. Wilemon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Lake Martin Animal Shelter, 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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of Alabama. The Mt. Vernon Theater is one of only three stops for the Montgomery Ballet during “The Nutcracker” tour. The following Sunday, Dec. 2, LIFT Ministries will present “The Polar Express” at 2 p.m. This special showing will include a live interactive audience. With regular attire optional and a visit from Santa, this event is certain to be big fun for the little ones. “Hot Cocoa and popcorn are included in the price. Wear your pajamas and join us,” Johnson said. “There will be a special guest appearance by the big guy.” On Dec. 6 there will be a one-time performance of the Grinch Ballet, performed by the Prattville Ballet and students from CJ’s Dance Factory. On Dec. 8 the theater will host a tacky sweater party beginning at 7 p.m. with a National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” on the big screen. There will also be a tackiest sweater contest with a $2 entry fee. The Christmas lineup continues into December when the Friends of Tuckabatchee, an ancillary organization of the Talisi Historical Preservation Society, will present “The Magic of Christmas,” a warm theatrical holiday show with dynamic characters and quintessential Christmas songs on Nov. 15 and 16 beginning at 2 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.mtvernontheatre.net
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reasonable option and raising utility rates may be the only solution. “After everything was paid, we come off $30,151 to the good,” Mayor Johnny Hammock said. “But we have 30 miles of cast iron gas lines that the Public Service Commission wants us to start replacing.” According to Hammock, the utility system is suffering from years of neglect. Water rates were raised in 2017, however, that was only the second increase in utility rates in over 17 years. According to the city council, and proposed rate increase will be done with total transparency. “We have things to pay for and the people need to understand that,” councilman Bill Godwin said. “We always prepare to show exactly where the dollars are going, so we won’t have a problem justifying why we are doing this.” Councilman Jeremy Taunton explained that while this decision could come at great cost to him and other members of the council, it is unavoidable. “Looking at all this is really mind-boggling,” he said. “From the standpoint of the city council, this is a necessity and it’s a step that we have to take. It may cost some of us our position but this will ensure the longevity of our systems, as opposed to nothing being done in the last 25-30 years, so it’s not that difficult of a decision.” “We know what we are looking at,” Hammock said. “Personally, I like this job and I would like more years, but if doing the right thing cost me my position, then I will live with it.”
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said. “We can sell it, make some profit from it because right now it is only a liability,” councilman Bill Godwin said. Some of the land surrounding the airport is designated for the city’s youth baseball league. According to Hammock, those baseball fields will remain at that location. “We cut out the Babe Ruth baseball fields and some the land around that,” he said. Now that the council has listened to the appraisal, Hammock is asking it make the decision whether to sell the property before the first of the year. “We are closing on Dec. 31,” Hammock said. “I have the survey and I have the appraisal and now it’s up to the council as to what they want to do with it,” he said.
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Businesses traveling to a bigger city to shop. First up, if you are searching for uniforms, screen-printed or embroidered items look no further than Tiger Paw. This local business specializes in the creation of fun and personalized items thru screen-printing, team uniforms, fan wear, trophies, vinyl, and embroidery services. The longstanding business has been of to service Tallassee, Reeltown, Eclectic and surrounding areas for over 32 years. Owner Stephen Webster has deep roots in the sports community and is proud to give back. Tiger Paw is located at 101 S. Ann Ave. and business hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a quality consignment shop, check out Tallassee’s A Dash of Fashion Consignment Boutique. The business was established in 2013 but operated under another name for a number of years. Owner, Jenna Wright, is a Tallassee graduate and has lived in Tallassee most of her life. A Dash of Fashion is located at 1409 Gilmer Ave. “I am proud to provide this type of business to the Tallassee and surrounding areas,” Wright said. “It is nice to have a local place to purchase name brand clothes and other items for affordable prices.” A Dash of Fashion Consignment takes items on a 90-day consignment. The store offers women’s, children’s, juniors and select men’s clothes as well as shoes, housewares, bedding, and toys. In addition to consignment, A Dash of Fashion also has gift items such as jewelry, candles and other small items. Community Home Health and Hospice is the only locally owned and operated non-profit home care and hospice agency serving Tallassee and surrounding communities. Located on Gilmer Avenue, this local healthcare company offers in-home care services. They cover Elmore, Macon, and Tallapoosa counties and have staff available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The Community Home Health Care Team guides and instructs patients on the road to recovery in their most comfortable environments – their homes. Their team of skilled nursing, medical social work, therapists and home health aides work hand in hand with patients, families and their healthcare providers to achieve their recovery goals. Sharon Tatum, Community Home Health Care Director, said the agency opened in 1994. The Community Hospice Care Team began caring for patients in 2001. They understand the complexity of issues that surround hospice care and end of life. The Community Care process is designed to maximize a patients and families quality of life. They offer patients and their loved ones comfort, support and guidance when facing a terminal illness. Patients can receive care in their homes,
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in a nursing home, or in an assisted living facility. Families receive services during the care process and also receive continued services after the death of a loved one. The Community Hospice Care Team also consists of volunteers. The Heart of Hospice Volunteer Program provides local volunteers to work with patients and families in the home setting. Patient volunteers visit with patients and sometimes read, play games, or just fellowship with them. Referrals can be accepted from any hospital or physician’s office. For more information, call Community Home Health at 283-4522 or Community Hospice Care at 283-4250. (An affiliate of Community Hospital, Inc.) Also featured is Hornsby and Son Body Shop for automotive needs. Located at 101 B Caldwell St., Hornsby and Son has been serving the greater Tallassee areas need for automotive collision work since 1989 in their current location but it didn’t start there. “My father, Ben Hornsby, started learning the trade around 1964 at the hobby shops on base while in the Navy,” owner Scott Hornsby said. “After retiring in 1970 he put his skills to work at his own shop.” After owning and operating his own business and working for several dealerships in Tallassee, Ben and his son Scott formed a partnership in 1989. Over the last 29 years, the business has grown to seven employees with Scott and Cindy managing daily operations. Hornsby and Son Body Shop works with all insurance companies as well as being on direct repair programs with several companies. Scott says he happy to live in Tallassee and is looking forward to the shop’s future business. “I look back and see us working on third and fourth generation customers and it is so rewarding,” he said. “My wife Cindy and I love Tallassee and surrounding area.” Scott says he and his family are appreciative
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Top: A Dash of Fashion Consignment Boutique, located at 1409 Gilmer Ave. was established in 2013 by Jenna Wright, who is a Tallassee graduate and has lived in the community most of her life. Middle: The Tiger Paw, located at 101 S. Ann Ave in downtown Tallassee, is the community’s one-stop shop for uniform, embroidery, screen printing and more. Above: The staff at Community Home Health and Hospice Care in Tallassee is committed to serving Tallassee and the surrounding communities.
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t had been a couple of decades since I spent extended time in California. I’d made some long weekend business trips, but the last weeklong sojourn had been a stereotypical family vacation in San Diego and surrounding area—the local mega-zoo, Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, the zoo’s wild animal park in Escondido, etc. This time I was in Bakersfield for a week, doing research and development for a project that may turn into a book and/or photocentric articles. Since I was out there solo on business, I was able to establish my own preliminary itinerary and go at my own pace. Bakersfield has a unique location and history. It’s in the southern portion of the San Joaquin Valley, a huge, diverse agricultural area in central California. Its history usually cites transplanted laborers from Oklahoma and elsewhere, arriving during the Dust Bowl. Bakersfield also developed around local oil fields. There’s even an adjacent
area known as Oildale, and some of the rigs are still in operation, their incessant up-and-down probing visible from a nearby freeway. The twin pillars of Bakersfield’s entertainment history are Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. There’s even a “Bakersfield Sound” genre in popular country music history. While it was influenced by numerous other musical styles in its evolution, the “Bakersfield Sound” tends be stereotyped as a gritty type of country music with drums for dancing. While such a description might be somewhat applicable to Owens’ material, Haggard’s music is more contemplative about the harsh working life in that area, as epitomized by a succinct, quasi-autobiographical 1971 song titled “Tulare Dust” (that town is about 65 miles north of Bakersfield). Dust is also a factor in Bakersfield itself. It’s difficult to see the nearby mountains through the haze, and some automobiles exhibit a noticeable tan coating.
WILLIE MOSELEY Columnist One source noted that smog and dust drift southeast from California’s Bay area, and the pollutants are trapped by two horseshoe-shaped mountain ranges to the south and east. “We generate plenty of our own dust,” another individual added. “The lack of rain makes it much worse. The fires aren’t helping.” (When I was there, it hadn’t rained in almost six months.) Hazy days aside, Bakersfield seems to be another example of a decentsized city that’s dealing with urban issues, as the town seems to be surrounded by numerous gated communities. The downtown area is endeavoring to revive itself by promoting its history. Ancient and ornate movie theaters still stand; one is now a church while another still stages concerts and shows movies (Travis Tritt
was booked to play there soon). The latter theater has “We Believe In Downtown” installed on its marquee. I’m not trying to sound like AAA, but if a visitor opts to explore nearby recreational sites, a trip to Lake Isabella (way up in the mountains) on Hwy. 178 from Bakersfield should be avoided if you have a fear of falling, including falling from heights. The two-lane road is 18-24 feet wide, and a lot of it is on the edge of cliffs that plunge at least 1,000 feet straight down. On much of the road, there are no barriers or guardrails whatsoever. Rock slides are a problem on that route as well. The Golden State has gotten innovative regarding energy, and examples that can be seen including gigantic three-blade windmills near the town of Tehachapi as well as acres of solar panels out in the desert north of Mojave. The drive to Tulare validated the agricultural importance of the San Joaquin Valley, as farmland replete with orange groves and cattle was on display on either side of the freeway for
just about the entire trip. Tulare itself is the home of the International AgriCenter, which is a non-profit corporation, founded over 40 years ago. It promotes agriculture in the Golden State and hosts an annual “World Ag Expo,” touted as the world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition. Its multiplebuilding facility includes a museum of antique farming machinery and implements. I thought about how my late father-in-law might have enjoyed visiting that facility. Last year’s attendance at the World Ag Expo totaled 106,700 from 49 states and 63 countries. So California is indeed more than big cities and Hollywood celebrities. There are still a lot of hard-working people in the Golden State’s central area who diligently work the land to produce food and energy, as is also still the case here in central Alabama.
Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus for The Tribune. His column appears here each Wednesday.
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Abbey — she was our cat
t was a beautiful fall day. I was out strolling Abigail on our quiet country road when Lucy called. “Mom just called. Abbey was hit by a car,” she frantically said. “We need to go.” I hurried on back as quickly as I could. I was kind of numb. Abbey was our cat, and when I say “our cat,” she was, indeed, our cat. Mimi’s, Lucy’s, and mine. We all had the clippedear beauty at different times in our life when we needed her the most. Wherever she was, she made herself at home. She had a sister named Waffles, who was hit by a car on East University Drive in Auburn during the summer of 2014. East University is a busy road with lots of traffic during the day and night. I don’t remember a whole lot about Waffles. In fact, I’m not sure I ever saw her alive. I did, however, pick her up from that asphalt on that hot July day and bury her. The lonely road where Mimi lives now in Dadeville is the exact opposite. It’s Mayberry. Abbey was an inside/outside cat and would let you know when she wanted out and when she wanted in. She’d sit right by the door until someone bigger than her came along to open it. The porch was her favorite place to be, but she would wander over to the large vacant lot across the road, too. There is a ditch and a small pecan orchard. I’m sure she found all kinds of trouble to get into. Monday, while crossing the road to come home, it happened. It wasn’t anyone’s fault. The sweet lady wasn’t speeding. Mimi said the lady and her friend stopped to check on her. They were very kind and were obviously disturbed by what had taken place. Sometimes bad things happen, and it’s nobody’s fault. Abbey was Lucy’s cat first,
JODY FULLER Columnist even though she has a cat allergy. She just loves animals that much. Abbey stayed outside a lot when she lived with her but was inside enough to often wake her up with cat paw slaps to the face. When Abbey wanted to your attention, by golly, she got it. At some point, she started hanging out exclusively over at Mimi’s, who lived right next door when they both lived in Auburn. We used to eat over there a lot. One evening after dinner, I went to the living room to rest due to one of my headaches. I dozed off but was awakened several minutes later with a cat paw slap to the face. I started petting her and she began to bite — that fun, playful bite that barely breaks the skin. I liked this cat. When we moved, she stayed at Mimi’s. A year or so later, she sold her house and bought a new one on the other side of Auburn. Due to pet restrictions, she couldn’t take Abbey, so she came back to us. At the same time, Lucy and I were going through some very difficult times. She rented a house in Opelika and I moved back to my house. To make a long story short and due to her cat allergy, I decided to take in Abbey. I was in no way a cat person. To be honest, I’d planned on keeping her for a couple of days and if that didn’t work out, I was going to rehome her. I wouldn’t have dropped her off at the pound or anything like that. I would have taken my time in finding the perfect fit, but I
wasn’t going to keep her. Ruby, my lab, had never been around cats and she was my priority all the way. That first day and night, I locked her in the bathroom. Ruby stayed close to the door, wondering what the heck was on the other side. When I finally let her out the next day, they instantly became best friends. I’d seen cats and dogs love each other like that on TV and online but never in person. They truly loved each other and I loved that cat in a way I never knew possible. She was so cool, so sweet, and just so much fun. For the next two years, the three of us were inseparable. Then a funny thing happened. Our family got back together and we had a baby. We named her Abigail but often call her Abby, without the ‘e.’ By now, Mimi had moved to Dadeville and gladly welcomed Abbey home. She loved it at Mimi’s. She was a great lap cat, and that’s what Mimi needed. We still routinely go over for dinner and I would always go spend a little alone time with her. She was such a sweet soul. It might sound stupid, but with tears in my eyes, I told Ruby what happened. Somehow, I think she understood. I buried her at Mimi’s, her forever home. Abbey the Tabby lived a good life. She was cool. She was sweet, and she was just so much fun, no matter where she called home. She was our cat. Rest easy, sweet girl. You will be missed. Jody Fuller is from Opelika. He 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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STEVE FLOWERS Columnist
Alabama loves politics, football T
he only sport Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game. Folks, this is Alabama/ Auburn week in Alabama. The Alabama vs. Auburn annual event is one of the fiercest of college football rivalries. It is the game of the year. It is a state civil war that divides friends and even families. It is bragging rights for the entire year. The loser has to live with his boasting next door neighbor for 364 days. It seems that one must choose a side no matter if you despise college football and could care less who wins. Newcomers to our state are bewildered on this fall day each year. They cannot comprehend the madness that surrounds this epic war. It is truly that, a war. It is the game of the year. Young boys all over Alabama grow up playing football in their front yards and dream of playing in this big game. It is said that when these two rivals meet one can throw out the record books. However, that is not necessarily true. In fact, in 90 percent of the games the favorite has won. A lot of SEC championships and bowl games have been decided in the game. It has made many Alabamians’ Thanksgiving holiday either joyous or sad. I liked the rivalry better when it was played at Legion Field, but I am an old-timer in heart and age. The game was not played for 40-years between 1908 and 1948. Myth has it that the game was halted because of the intense rivalry. That is not the case. The true history of the ceasing and renewal is that after the 1907 games, the schools could not agree on the terms of the contract. The dispute involved meal money, lodging, officials and how many players each side could bring. Football was not the passion it is today so the two schools let the matter rest and the fans did not seem to care. That began to change as college football grew to a major sport in the 1940s. When the series resumed, a popular myth was that the Alabama Legislature called a special meeting and forced the teams to play. This never happened, but the Alabama House of Representatives did pass a resolution in 1947 to encourage, not force, the schools to meet in football, and the officials at Alabama and Auburn agreed. The Presidents of Auburn and Alabama simply talked with each other and decided it would be in the best interest of the schools to start playing again on an annual basis. The contract was drawn up, the papers signed and the rivals literally buried the hatchet. On the morning of December 4, 1948, the president of each school’s student bodies dug a hole at Birmingham’s Woodrow Wilson Park, tossed a hatchet in and buried it. The series began again in 1948 with a 55-0 Alabama victory and the teams have squared off every season since. Alabama leads the series 45-36-1. This record reveals that Alabama has not dominated the series, like it has against other SEC rivals and other national powerhouse programs. In the political arena, the University of Alabama alumni have dominated the Alabama political scene. During the 60-year period from 1910 through the 1970s, almost every Alabama Governor, U. S. Senator, and Congressman was a graduate of the University of Alabama, either undergraduate, law school, or both. Currently, our state’s most prominent and powerful political figure, Richard Shelby, is a graduate as an undergraduate and the law school at the University. A couple of Auburn men broke through the ice to grab the brass ring of Alabama politics, the governor’s office, Gordon Persons won in 1950 and Fob James, a former Auburn halfback won in 1978 as a Democrat and came back and won a second term as a Republican in 1994. In recent years, since 1982, Governors George Wallace, Don Siegelman, Bob Riley and Robert Bentley have all been Alabama Alumni. However, our current Governor, Kay Ivey, is an Auburn girl through and through. She and her best friend, Jimmy Rane, became political allies at Auburn. They both have turned out fairly well. Newly elected state representative Wes Allen of Pike County was a walk-on wideout on one of Alabama’s National Championship teams. He was coached by Gene Stallings and Dabo Swinney. Wes’s father is state senator Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa. This is a first in Alabama political history, a father and a son tandem serving in the Alabama Legislature together. See you next week. Steve is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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An old, run-down house
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’m sure I have mentioned old houses in my articles before. I have always been fascinated or should I say overly curious about them. As I drive down country roads I sometimes look at an old home with the house crumbling from age. The yards have grown over and the chimney is separated from the house and all or almost all of the panes are gone from the windows. Most of the houses are built up off the ground, the reason, I wonder, if this is because children like to play under the house. In hot weather, family dogs get under the house and if the house is high off the ground chickens will roost under the house. Did anyone get married at this house? Were any children born in the bedroom and later live there when they started school? How many prayers were prayed in that house? Prayers for food, and the sick, or the young man serving his country in a far away land. Did granddaddy or anyone else die in that house? Did the coffin lay in the living room until the service? How many big meals were served here and did the house have a warm friendly feeling for grown-ups and children alike? Did this house hear children laughing? Did they sweep the yards and play marbles or spin tops while the girls jumped rope or made play
RONALD BRANTLEY Columnist house? On a cold windy day did the children play next to the chimney outside and feel the warmth of the bricks because of the wood fire in the fireplace. Was there a split-up and heartbreak here with hard words that could not be taken back? Did the children get up from their homework at the kitchen table and get run into another room so mama could set the supper table? Did they eat leftovers for supper like most people or cook a third meal? Did they keep cornbread, biscuits, baked sweet potatoes, and other goodies in the oven for children to have treats during the day? There was always a well but did they draw the water or have a well pump and running water? Indoor baths or outside wash tub baths? The same is true for washing clothes and of course almost all homes had an ironing board, plus a lot of homes had a Singer pedal type sewing machine that kept the clothes darned. I came along before house trailers, mobile homes, modular homes or
tiny houses. When I’m riding down the road and see an old house trailer I don’t get the same feeling as when I see a house. There is an old saying “there is no place like home” and to me that is a good saying. Home is not always a happy place but home is always home and to the majority of us it is a happy place and a place we will never forget. While in service and overseas, the one place most men talked about was home; the farm that mom and dad owned, the house they grew-up in and went to school from, had their parties, learned to drive or when they talked they told about how good the bed slept, their mama’s kitchen, the comfortable feeling they had when they were at home. Isn’t it funny, how when you are writing and you put the writing paper down with the intention of coming right back and finishing, that “right back” may be days or weeks? That is the case of this story and in the meantime I saw a couple of old houses that intrigued me. It may or may not be old houses that interest you, let me know.
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
We all have things to be thankful for
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choolchildren all over the United States know the story; the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and shared in the bountiful harvest of the Wompanoag Native Americans back in 1621. Since then, Americans have been giving thanks at this time of year. And since President Roosevelt moved the holiday to the fourth Thursday in November in 1941 (the holiday itself being proclaimed by President Lincoln nearly 80 years prior), we have celebrated Thanksgiving on this day. These golden autumn days are so glorious, so beautiful. We have much to be grateful for, but sometimes it seems that grace runs in short supply. However, my hope for you today is that you will thoughtfully consider what it means to be not only a Tallasseean, but an Alabamian; not only an Alabamian but an American; not only an American but a citizen of the world. And while you’re thinking of others, be thankful for them, too _ the ones who make you mad or
MICHAEL BIRD Columnist the ones who hurt your feelings just as much as the ones who make you smile or the ones who are in your care. Everyone reading this newspaper has a family to be thankful for, as well. I tell my music students all the time that when their moms and dads look at them, they silently say to themselves, “this is the best part of us.” Every single one of us is the best part of our collective raising _ our parents, siblings, teachers, co-workers, and other influences. And it all happens, every day, in the greatest nation on Earth. I found this prayer online: “Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive
our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen.” And so, let us pause before we graze at the Thanksgiving trough to be grateful to that all-powerful and everliving God who has allowed us to live in such a beautiful place, who has granted us the grace to get by under sometimes difficult circumstances and whose master plan our lives are but a part. Michael Bird is a music teacher for Tallassee City Schools and co-hosts the “Saturday Morning Show with Michael Bird and Scott Adcock” on WACQ-AM 580 and FM 101.1.
Letter to the Editor County Farm-City Committee expresses gratitude for partnerships Dear Editor, This Thanksgiving season, as we gather with family and friends to count our blessings, let’s give thanks for the bounty we enjoy not just on this holiday, but every day. The safe, plentiful food that is available to us, and the products used to produce the clothing, housing, medicines, fuel and other products we use on a daily basis, didn’t just appear in a store. The got there thanks to a tremendous partnership of farmers and ranchers, processors, brokers, truckers, shippers, advertisers,
wholesalers and retailers. Rural and urban residents are “partners in progress” who create the products, consume them, and make them readily available through an efficient production and marketing chain. Farmers and ranchers are just the beginning of that chain. Farm workers, researchers, processors, shippers, truck drivers, inspectors, wholesalers, agribusinesses, marketers, advertisers, retailers and consumers all play important roles in the incredible productivity that has made our nation’s food and fiber system the envy of the world.
This week, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s remember the vital farm-city partnerships that have done so much to improve the quality of our lives. Rural and urban communities working together have made the most of our rich agricultural resources, have made significant contributions to our health and well-being and to the strength of our nation’s economy. For this, we give thanks. Jennie Barrett Wetumpka; Elmore County FarmCity Committee Chair
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LIFT Ministries to host Community Christmas By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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Fans of gospel music and the King of Rock and Roll may want to mark the calendar for Nov. 29 as the Mt. Vernon Theater presents the Blackwood Quartet.
The Gospel side of Elvis featuring Blackwood Quartet at Mt. Vernon By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Fans of gospel music and the king of rock and roll may want to mark the calendar for Nov. 29 as the Mt. Vernon Theater presents the Blackwood Quartet. The group, which is made up of descendants of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet that was originally formed in 1934, is scheduled to present a night of gospel music that will include several recognizable melodies. The original quartet was one of Elvis’ favorite gospel ensembles. The Blackwood Family has sold more than 60 million records, and received eight Grammy awards and 27 Dove awards. With the Blackwood Quartet’s intermingled history with the King of Rock, the group is best suited to present the Gospel music Elvis loved best. Cecil Blackwood, a member of the original Blackwood Brothers Quartet, was a childhood friend of Elvis Presley. They attended Sunday school together and formed their first gospel quartet called “The Songfellas,” long before Elvis went on to become the king of rock ‘n roll. The association between the two families was lifelong. In 1958 Elvis sent a plane to North Carolina and brought the Blackwoods to sing at his mother’s funeral. James Blackwood would sing “How Great Thou Art” at Elvis’ funeral. Today Mark Blackwood fronts “The Blackwood Quartet” and continues the tradition of his family and their association with Elvis Presley. In “The Gospel Side of Elvis” the group performs Presley’s personal favorites including “Amazing Grace,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Crying In The Chapel.” For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.mtvernontheatre.net/calendar.htm
No one should spend Christmas alone and every child deserves a visit from Santa. This Christmas LIFT Ministries is connecting the communities, one angel at a time, to ensure no one is overlooked this Christmas through the Angel Tree campaign. “It’s an all-encompassing project called Community Christmas,” LIFT Ministries’ founder Hannah Johnson said. “LIFT Ministries facilitates an effort to allow the community to step up and serve as God has commended each of us to do; Love others and serve others.” By connecting community members in need with others in the community who want to help, this campaign aims to provide everyone in the community with a merry Christmas. “There are a couple of areas that community Christmas covers,” Johnson said. “First, we gather names and ‘adopt’ out angels. This is either a child or an adult or an elderly person that is in need. I am
given names and recommendations of people in need and I in turn ‘adopt’ these people out.” It can be difficult to ask for help and many are too embarrassed to do so. This is why those on the giving and receiving end remain anonymous in this campaign. “All names are confidential. We are commanded to be a faceless servant, no recognition needed. In this truth no names are shared _ you serve not to judge but to show Christ to others,” Johnson said. According to Johnson, giving without expectation is a rewarding experience. “It’s a powerful thing to be a part of a community that steps up and serves without knowing who they are serving. The Community Christmas campaign is currently accepting angels to both give and receive. If you need a helping hand this Christmas or if you want to offer a helping hand, the deadline is Dec. 10. In an effort to ensure that no one spends the holidays alone, the campaign also aims to pair
seniors who may otherwise spend Christmas unaccompanied with members of the community who would like to give their time. “If you adopt an elderly person then I orchestrate a time for people to visit them in their homes if they’d like. We will purchase any immediate needs they have, within reason, and also present them with a special Christmas gift. To raise funds for this holiday campaign, LIFT Ministries is hosting an event at Mt. Vernon Theatre on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. The event is $10 and all monies go to Community Christmas. “The Polar Express Movie will be shown and hot chocolate and popcorn will be served,” Johnson said. “We encourage everyone to wear their PJs and bring a canned food. Santa will make a special appearance and Amber Bean will be taking pictures. If you have adopted an angel you may drop your donations off then as well.” For more information about LIFT Ministries or to adopt an angel, call LIFT Ministries’ founder, Hannah Johnson, at (334) 328-1513.
Santa to visit homes in Tallassee and surrounding communities By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Are you seeking a unique Christmas experience? If so, LIFT Ministries is offering an exclusive visit from Santa during this holiday season. Through this year’s Santa Sings campaign you and your family can have a private visit from the big guy and learn about the story of Christmas. “We are offering Santa Sings, the real reason for the season,” LIFT Ministries founder Hannah Johnson said. “Santa will visit you in your home and read the Christmas story out of the Holy Bible.”
The line to see Santa at the mall can be time-consuming and once the child finally gets to visit with him they are often tired, cranky and ready to go home. With Santa Sings, Johnson says you can avoid the mall altogether. “This keeps you from standing in the long lines,” she said Not only will Santa read the Christmas story, but he will also bring goodies and listen to all the Christmas wishes. “He will take time to present each child with a candy cane and have them share their Christmas list with him,” Johnson said. Because Santa has a vast area to cover, he will only be in town on
scheduled dates. “Santa cannot fly his sleigh from town to town each night,” said Johnson. “He can only stay in one town for one night.” Santa is scheduled to be Tallassee on Dec. 17 and Dec. 20. On Dec. 14 he will visit the Reeltown and Dadeville communities. On Dec. 15 and 16, Santa will visit homes in Reeltown only. On Dec. 18 he will visit the Kent community. Appointments to spend some one-on-one time with the man in red are going fast. To schedule a visit from Santa, go to https://www.facebook.com/ LIFTMinistries or call Johnson at 334.328.1513.
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Not long after taking office, Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock and the members of the newly elected city council came to the decision to sell two historic properties that were donated to the city years ago. The first, Seven Gables, was sold late last year. The council then accepted sealed bids for the Guest House after it was declared as surplus property on Sept. 24. Those sealed bids were opened during Tuesday’s work session at city hall. Three bidders vied for the property, with the highest bid of
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House came after Hammock approached the council last year to explain the financial burdens of owning and operating the historic property. “The city loses money every year just to keep the doors open for weddings, parties and other special events,” Hammock explained. The Guest House has a deep history in Tallassee. Built in 1941, Tallassee Mill carpenters constructed the property on a secluded point for hosting guests from the company’s Baltimore Mills. Since that time it has hosted weddings, birthday parties, and other special functions.
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McElroy publishes ‘Christmas Pilgrims’ By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee’s own Michael McElroy, pastor at East Tallassee Church of Christ, has released a new book just in time for the holidays. “Christmas Pilgrims—A Journey to See Jesus,” is a collection of stories based on the people and events in the Biblical narrative about the birth of Jesus Christ. With text, story and focus questions for daily meditation and personal application, this book has everything needed to reenergize during those busy days before Christmas or any other time a reader needs to refresh the sense of wonder. “A perfect early Christmas gift to give your loved ones at Thanksgiving,” said McElroy. McElroy This is the second book authored by McElroy. In 2010 he published “The Abiding Companion - A Friendly Guide for Your Journey Through the New Testament.” McElroy will be at Cornerstone Coffee, located at 12 Kowaliga Road in Eclectic on Sat., Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until noon for a book signing. There will also be a book signing at East Tallassee Church of Christ, located at 501 Central Blvd. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2-4 p.m. Both “Christmas Pilgrims” and “The Abiding Companion “are available locally from the author by email (ChristmasPilgrims@gmail.com) and also from Amazon.com.
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CAEC launches Phase 1 of broadband project By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer
After two years of consideration, the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative elected to begin its first phase of a project to bring high speed, broadband internet to low-density areas of Elmore County and other parts of Alabama. “We listened to our members who so desperately need this service, received very helpful feedback from our employees, talked with experts in the field, as well as the electric cooperatives already deploying internet service,” Central Alabama Electric Cooperative President and CEO Tom Stackhouse said. According to Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Vice President Julie Young, the project will increase internet access to residents of rural areas, which will open them up to more educational, medical and professional opportunities. “They’ll be on the same platform as people in urban areas. Otherwise, they’d be left behind,” Young said. “We’re excited, and I hope the prospect of internet
access is exciting for people in rural communities.” During the first phase, the cooperative will create a subsidiary organization and a 365-mile fiber optic cable system will be built and connected to the cooperative’s 24 substations and six offices. The system will encompass all of the cooperative’s four major counties: Elmore, Autauga, Chilton and Coosa. The system will also partially lie in several other counties. According to a press release from the cooperative, the project’s first phase will also involve working to extend internet service to customers in the 4,000-foot area around the 365-mile fiber optic system. Young said nearly 10,000 homes and businesses would be eligible for service Installation of the cables is anticipated to begin in June 2019. The cooperative’s initial goal before moving to the second phase is establishing a 35 percent take rate from residents and business owners within the area encompassed in phase one. Once the service is available, the
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County amends personnel vacation policy By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer
The Elmore County Commission unanimously voted in favor of amending part of its personnel policy during a Wednesday meeting. According to commission chair Troy Stubbs, the amendment will increase the maximum number of vacation hours that can be carried over by county employees after the end of the year. In past years, Stubbs said employees were only afforded 120 carryover hours. Under the new resolution, Stubbs said the number of hours doubled to 240. Towards the end of the year, Stubbs said he noticed staffing issues arise due to the previous vacation policy. “During the months of November and December, we had a lot of people having to take off work because they had too many hours accrued and they couldn’t carry them over,” Stubbs said. “That, at times, found us short staffed.” Commissioners Bart Reeves said the county has been working to amend the policy for a while, and he was glad to finally see the resolution benefit county personnel. “I’m glad to see it pass for our employees, because our best assets are our employees,” Reeves said. “If we take care of them, they’ll take care of us. I think this is a great thing to do.”
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The right dose of ambition
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eacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” He replied, “What do you wish me to do for you?” They answered him; “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left.” —Mark 10:35 Two brothers ask for glory and honor in His kingdom. Their ambitions are high. They left everything for Him, so why not be open and sincere about what can be gained? In Poland we have a saying, “clear expectations make good friends.” Notice one small detail here.
To be honest, what could be greater than walking with our Messiah, sharing meals with Him, listening to His teaching, observing Him healing people and kicking out demons with Him and by his authority? Is there anything more exciting and more honorable to do? Isn’t this the ultimate climax of human glory? For me it is. Apostles are already the most influential people in the world. They have power that no one else will ever have. They are making differences that no one else could make. But still, from their perspective, that’s not enough. There is more honor and
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call the church at 334-283-2169. “Our Life’s Journey” is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Father Mateusz Rudzik, Pastor and Knights of Columbus Council 15093, Andy Lacey, Grand Knight. It airs on WACQ-AM 580 and FM 101.1 each Sunday from 8-8:30 a.m. Listen online at www.wacqradio.com or on a smartphone using the TuneIn app.
The Association Senior Adult Celebration will meet at Carrvvlle Baptist Church on Monday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Ilene Mitchell will be the entertainment. A meal will be served and a $5 donation is requested. Let Joanne Meadows know if you plan to go. We will leave our church at 9:15 a.m.
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FATHER MATEUSZ RUDZIK Faith splendor and glory that as humans they would like to have. Why not? They gave up everything already. As good as we are, we may share in similar struggles too. Ambition, as good and as needed as it is, can also blind us to see what really matters. It is ambition that motivates us to study and work hard, to make
sacrifices, to grow and develop. But it is that same ambition that may blind us to the point that we fail to see, like the disciples did, that the most important goal is already here; God is on our side. We can serve Him and share in the tough glory of his kingdom by serving others, by praying for others, by bringing relief to those in need, joy to the saddened, healing to the sick, support to the poor, hope to the despairing. The important is already here: God, good friends, family, health, shelter. The choice is ours. We can
keep asking for greater glory like the Disciples. We can keep focusing on the future _ better Internet provider, nicer car, bigger house, better retirement and future life. Or we can pause, slow down and acknowledge that the most important thing we’ll ever need was already here all along: God, family, friends, and so many other blessings too numerous to count. These need our attention now. Not later. Later might be too late. Father Mateusz Rudzik is the pastor of St. Joseph and St. Vincent.
Church Briefs On Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Kathy Haynie will officiate at a service of Morning Prayer, with coffee hour to follow. There will be NO Sunday School that day. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee. org/
First United Methodist Church
New worship times are 9 a.m. for contemporary and 11 a.m. traditional, with Sunday School for all ages at 10 a.m. Programs for children and youth on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. All are welcome. We also have a few openings left in our Lighthouse After School program, for children in kindergarten - 7th grade. After school care includes devotions, fun activities, mission projects, and help with homework. For more information, contact our church office at 2832195.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church is holding mass at Lake Martin every Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Church in the Pines in Kowaliga. For more information,
Elam Baptist Church is sharing the gospel with all ages. Small groups begins at 10 a.m. with worship following at 11 a.m. Tanner Williams, youth minister, meets with the “You”th each Sunday morning in small group at 10 a.m. “Children’s Corner” (children’s church) meets during the 11 a.m. Worship hour with children leaders. The choir has rehearsal each Sunday at 4:30 p.m. with new Minister of Music, Scott Slaughter. We welcome home Scott and Rhonda. Choir members are encouraged to attend practice each week in preparation for Thanksgiving season and Christmas music. Sunday Evening Worship begins at 5:30 p.m. with special music followed by a word from Brother Joe. The Wednesday Night Bible study, including prayer requests and prayer, with Pastor, Joe Fain begins at 7 p.m.
Salem Macon Baptist Church
Everyone is invited to join us in worship at 574 Liberty Road, Tallassee for an ongoing series by interim pastor Lamar Duke on How to be Effective and Productive from 2 Peter 1:5-11. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m., Study on the book of James at 5 p.m., followed by evening worship at 6 p.m.. For more information call 334 283-6338.
Living Water Worship Center
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 334312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.
Carrville Baptist Church
Sunday services are: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m. discipleship and 6:15 p.m. evening worship. For more info call the church office 283-2221, MondayThursday, 8-4 p.m., or visit our website carrvillebaptist.com.
Word of Life Baptist Church
Word of Life is a church plant of Carrville Baptist Church and is located in the old church building at 501 Sims Ave. Regular Sunday services times are: Sunday School at 9 a.m. and morning worship at 10 a.m. The Pastor is Ronald L. Williams. If you would like more information you can contact Brother Ronald Williams at 334-283-1010.
Calvary Baptist Church of Tallassee
If you are looking for a church to worship and praise the Lord come join us at 293 N. Wesson Street in Tallassee. Our services are at 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning worship service, 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.
Rock Springs Baptist Church We welcome any and all guests to join us.
Tallassee Church of Christ
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship service begins at 11 a.m. 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.
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
620 Gilmer Avenue CHRISTIAN/OTHER Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ 1072 Muskogee Trail East Tallassee Church of Christ 501 Central Boulevard Light of Jesus Outreach Ministries 140 Gin Street Macedonia Christian Church 2685 Macedonia Road Mount Olive Congregational Christian Church NACCC 492 Kent Road Oak Heights Church of Christ 74 Manning Circle Tallassee Church of Christ 209 Gilmer Avenue Wind Rain & Fire Ministries International 1201 Gilmer Avenue Vessel Church
84632 Tallassee Highway, Eclectic, AL 36024 God’s Church, Campfire Ministries 209 Barnett Bouelvard Tallassee, AL 36078 The Lord Our Righteousness Center, Inc. 4566 Claud Road Eclectic, AL 36024 Tallassee First Assembly of God 185 Friendship Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Avenue METHODIST East Tallassee United Methodist Church 101 Central Boulevard First United Methodist Church 1 Jordan Avenue
New Zion 3523 Ashurst Bar Road St. Paul Tallassee 101 Herren Hill Road Wall Street 71 Zion Street INDEPENDENT Abundant Life Church 2634 Lower Tuskegee Road Saint Mark All Nationals Pentecostal Foundation Church 30 Stewart Street Tallassee Church of God 134 Adams Street Tallassee Holiness Church 194 Honeysuckle Lane God’s Congregation Holiness Church 508 Jordan Avenue Claud Independent Methodist Church 81232 Tallassee Highway in Eclectic
Surrounding Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada
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SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS Tiger boys begin hoops season with tough test By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
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Tallassee’s Jamicah Humphrey (4) gets ready to defend against Auburn in the first quarter of the season opener.
Humphrey shakes off season opener for big week By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
The 2018 season started off well for Tallassee sophomore Jamicah Humphrey, who scored seven points in the opening quarter and helped give the Tigers a double-digit lead against Auburn. However, things quickly turned around for Humphrey and the Tigers as Auburn’s pressure began. Humphrey turned the ball over four times in the second quarter and finished the game with eight turnovers to no assists while Auburn erased the early deficit and defeated Tallassee 48-46. “He’s very talented for a sophomore. But we knew this coming in that kids that young don’t have a lot of experience,” Tallassee coach Keiven Mixson said. “They’re learning on the fly and they’re going to make mistakes.” Humphrey still showed off his scoring abilities in the season opener,
leading the team with 12 points. His second 3-pointer of the game tied it at 46 before a late basket by Auburn won the game. “I don’t want him worried about making the mistakes,” Mixson said. “If you give him too much to think about, it can be a negative.” It did not take long for Humphrey to shake off his mistakes. Two days after the loss to Auburn, Tallassee earned its first victory of the season with a 67-32 win at Booker T. Washington. Humphrey again led the team in scoring with 13 points. “I told him after that first game, without really getting on to him, he’s got to cut the turnovers out,” Mixson said. “I told him, ‘If you want to make it to the next level, you have to take care of the ball.’ I think he just wants to be as good as he can be and see how far he can go. He took it to heart and really concentrated over the next two games.” Humphrey used the momentum from the team’s first win to put score a
career-high 28 points in an 80-48 win Friday night at Loachapoka. “I’m happy he had that good of a game but I just want the game to come to him,” Mixson said. “Some nights he will be asked to be a great defender too but some nights he will be asked to score a lot of points. He’s not your typical point guard as a distributor; he’s probably one of our better scorers on the team.” Humphrey is the team’s starting point guard, but after leading the team in scoring in each of the first three games, the Tigers have seen his scoring ability come to life. Mixson said Humphrey needs to find the right balance but he still has three seasons remaining in high school and Mixson knows he can get it done. “I want him to get his teammates involved but when he can score, I want him to score,” Mixson said. “I’ve been impressed in the first three games because he has not looked hesitant at all. He just had his foot on the gas.”
Tallassee’s varsity boys and girls lost to visiting Auburn last week to officially begin basketball season but boys coach Keiven Mixson said the 48-46 defeat on a late basket was a good test for his players. “We have a lot to improve on but I think our guys played hard,” Mixson said. “Our defense was really good at times but we have to be more physical. They beat us on the offensive and defensive glass.” Tallassee jumped out to a 14-2 lead and while sophomore Jamicah Humphrey scored seven points in the opening quarter he was at the heart of the team’s struggles as the second quarter began. Auburn cut the lead to 23-20 at halftime with the help of a full-court press which gave Tallassee’s ball-handlers plenty of trouble. Tallassee turned the ball over seven times in the second quarter alone, including four by Humphrey. “We just weren’t lined up right,” Mixson said. “We go over it every day in practice but I guess we’ll have to look at it a little more.” Kalvin Levett was one of the keys to relieving Auburn’s pressure. He was held out of the starting lineup and did not play in the first quarter as the coaching staff sought to limit his minutes after returning from football. “We were trying to give him a little break since he was so banged up from football,” Mixson said. “He’s just so athletic, he can do some things to hurt the other team when they press.” Levett finished the night with just four points and three rebounds but led the team with three assists. Despite his success against the press, Auburn took its first lead less than two minutes into the third quarter. Auburn led by as many as six points in the fourth quarter and 46-41 with a minute to go and seemed to be in control. However, Tallassee responded with a quick basket from Levett before forcing a turnover on a five-second call to get the ball back. After a timeout, Humphrey was found on the wing and tied the game at 46 See HOOPS • Page B2
Tigers set sights on state championship By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
The Tallassee wrestling program built a name for itself statewide after finishing second and third in the state in 2016 and 2017, respectively. Late last season, injuries took a toll on Tallassee and the Tigers fell short of many of their goals, finishing 13th at the state championships. Tallassee is looking for a return to the top of Class 1A-5A in the 2018-19 season as it returns several key wrestlers, including state placewinners Andy Baker and Zack Haynes. “Our goal every year is to be a top-five team,” Tallassee coach John Mask said. “We feel like if you’re in the top five, you will have a good chance to be in contention at the end of the year.” Baker has competed in the state tournament in each of the last four seasons. He won the third-place match in 2017 and finished second last season after falling in the 195-pound championship match. This season, Baker is battling a leg injury he suffered during the football season. He has cleared all AHSAA qualifications and is eligible to wrestle but the coaching staff is not going to rush Baker back. “We want him to win as much as anything but
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Tallassee’s Sinclair Cole (1) has been one of the leading scorers for the Tigers this season.
Tigers split results in opening week STAFF REPORT TPI Staff File / The Tribune
Tallassee’s Quinton Jeter returns for the Tigers this season as a part of the team’s large senior class.
I don’t want to risk him stressing it,” Mask said. “Our plan is by sectionals in February, he will be back and cleared.” Baker is one of seven seniors on the roster this season. Quinton Jeter (132138), Cody Gilson (170) and Fischer Segrest (285) are among the key seniors Mask said need to step up in Baker’s absence to start
the season. “We have to have enough individuals to qualify for state to compete as a team,” Mask said. “So, we want to have at least double digits for individuals and if we do that, we will have a chance at the end of the season.” Haynes finished third in the state last season at 126 pounds, his third
top-four finish at the state championships, all in different weight classes. Haynes is expected to stay at 126 this season and Mask has high expectations for his junior season. “He’s a three-time state placer,” Mask said. “He knows what it takes so I’m looking for him to be a leader, along with all those See WRESTLING • Page B6
Tallassee responded to last week’s seasonopening loss at home with strong road performances. The girls team shook off a 42-point loss to Auburn to earn a 40-37 win at Booker T. Washington last Tuesday. Senior Ciarra Sullen led the team with 20 points. Jamicah Humphrey led the boys team to two victories last week. He led the team with 13 points in a 67-32 win
over BTW. Tyrek Turner also added 13 points and 10 rebounds while Jaleel Dumas and Kalvin Levett each scored seven. The Tigers followed up that victory with an 80-48 win at Loachapoka the following night. Humphrey once again led the way with 28 points. Sandaius Hughley had his first double-digit scoring performance of the season, finishing with 20 points. Tavarious Griffin led the team with 12 rebounds and Turner added 10 points and eight rebounds.
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Despite upset, Rebels accomplish a lot By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Everyone thought Reeltown’s football team had the chance to advance a lot further. The Rebels were ranked in the top 10 in Class 2A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association throughout the entire year. After losses to Maplesville and Ranburne, Reeltown still never dropped below No. 7 and had the potential of making a run at the state championship. But those hopes were dashed when the Rebels fell to Daleville 26-21 in the final minutes of the first round. Although it was a clear upset, Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said there were a lot of factors that went into it. “They were one of the best No. 4-seed teams; they beat their No. 2 seed 54-20,” Johnson said. “They were a different team than they were early in the year. They had some losses early on that caused them to be the No. 4 seed. Also, take away just one turnover and we win the game.” Not only was Daleville probably better than its record showed, but the Rebels went through an inordinate amount of injuries, and to key players no less. The first game of the season, last year’s leading rusher Tre Tre Hughley went down with an ACL injury, effectively ending his season. Then in the region-deciding game against Thorsby, Eric Shaw and Lio Lewis both suffered knee injuries to end their years. “Midway through the year in a game to win the region, we lost a Division I outside
“When we lost Lio Lewis, he was the heartbeat of that team, both vocally and by example.” File / The Tribune
Reeltown’s Keke Hughley, left, has a big year this season after returning from an ACL injury last year.
linebacker and wide receiver (Shaw), then lost of the top defensive linemen in the area (Lewis), that had a lot to do with it,” Johnson said. “That is in no way an excuse, but that completely changed our team. Take a guy like Eric out of the game, where there are two or three people covering him, it opens up the box for Cameron (Faison) and Keke (Hughley) to run the ball. When he went down, that brings at least one more person, if not two, in the box to stop the run.” While Shaw’s and Tre Tre Hughley’s injuries were devastating due to sheer talent, Lewis’ downfall was calamitous on a different level. “When we lost Lio Lewis, he was the heartbeat of that
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How bad can the Iron Bowl actually get? Look away, Auburn
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ou hear it all the time. “You never know what can happen in a rivalry game.” The Iron Bowl is one of the best rivalries in all of sports. This game has basically served as a play-in game for the national championship over the last decade. And yes, every year, you expect to see two rivals give their best efforts on the field in this game. However, that does not mean you will be seeing a close game. In fact, over the last eight seasons, only one Iron Bowl has been decided by one possession. Last year’s 12-point Auburn victory may have been a surprise to some but it pointed out the flaw of Alabama’s offense and was the beginning of the end for Jalen Hurts as the starting quarterback. Alabama now has one of, maybe even two, the nation’s best quarterbacks. Tua Tagovailoa has the Crimson Tide scoring more points than any Nick Saban offense could have ever dreamed. Whether that translates to the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday may not be a sure thing but it is pretty close. Alabama has not been slowed down yet this season and there’s no reason to expect a 7-4 Auburn team to do the trick. Alabama’s offensive explosiveness has shown itself in a variety of ways this season — fly routes to Jaylen Waddle, catch and runs by Jerry Jeudy and now crossing routes to tight end Irv Smith. (If you have not seen his move to make the entire Citadel defense go the wrong way, you need to.) Six Alabama players have at least one reception of 50 yards or more this season. You slow one of them down, Tagovailoa finds someone else. Sure, stopping the run game first can slow down any offense but until pressure is being put on the quarterback, Alabama will be scoring points. And that is where Auburn’s only hope lies. Finding the balance between stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback will be the key to success. Auburn’s defensive line is very good and probably has a couple of NFL players but Alabama’s offensive front may be even better. The Crimson Tide’s offense is designed to score quickly and often. And it gets even worse when the other team has to keep its See TURRENTINE • Page B6
team, both vocally and by example,” Johnson said. Despite those three key injuries and the loss in the first round, Reeltown still knows it accomplished a lot this year. The Rebels went undefeated in Class 2A Region 4, winning their first region title since 2012. It also whomped rival Dadeville for the first time in four years. And there were also quite a few individual standouts. “One big bright spot was Keke Hughley played some of the best ball I’ve ever seen him play the last few weeks,” Johnson said. “He played every down on defense at a new position that he’s never played, and he had to pick up the weight on offense and had
to take over a leadership role. Chandler Gray stepped up, and there were a lot of those guys that understand that we just took a huge blow to our team, and they kept going.” Many say it takes a few years for a coach to establish his style on a team, especially after the retirement of a Hall of Fame coach such as Jackie O’Neal, but Johnson, who is now in his third year, has seen improvement each and every season and said this 14-man senior class will be extremely missed. “There were a lot of good players and a lot of extremely good men; they’re going to do a lot in our community,” Johnson said. “I’m really going to hate losing this group.”
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— Matt Johnson Reeltown football coach Johnson said he’s given the team a few weeks off, but the players will return to the weight room after Thanksgiving, then really hit the offseason program after the Christmas holiday. What Johnson’s most excited about this offseason is finding out how his players will react after this year’s first-round disappointment. “How are you going handle that?” Johnson said. “Are you going to man up and say we gotta get better or are you going to poke your lips out and pout? We are dealing with kids, so they do hear a lot of outside noise but they’ve gotta be loyal to Reeltown. I want to see how they overcome a disappointing loss at the end of the year.”
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with a 3-pointer with 16 seconds to go. Auburn quickly took the ball back down the court and found an open player under the basket for a layup with five seconds to go. Tallassee had one last chance after a timeout but Humphrey’s attempt at a game-winning 3-pointer rimmed out as Auburn held on for a victory. “I think it was good and bad,” Mixson said. “We were ready to play but we couldn’t sustain it. We lost focus. We got caught up in the game instead of being consistent and doing what we did to get there.” In the Tallassee girls 68-26 loss, Auburn led 20-3 at the end of the first quarter and by double digits in 27 of the game’s 32 minutes. Tallassee did not make its first field goal until the 4:37 mark of the second quarter. Tallassee’s Sinclair Cole led the team with 10 points.
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Tallassee’s Devan Lee (24) locks in on the Auburn ballhandler during the team’s season opener.
AHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS CLASS 1A Quarterfinals Lanett (10-1) at Maplesville (10-1) St. Luke’s Episcopal (11-1) at Linden (11-0) Mars Hill Bible (11-1) at South Lamar (12-0), Millport Spring Garden (11-1) at Pickens County (8-4), Reform Second-round results Lanett 14, Marengo 6 Maplesville 21, Georgiana 14 Linden 28, Elba 0 St. Luke’s Episcopal 46, Wadley 16 Mars Hill Bible 38, Donoho 7 South Lamar 48, Winterboro 14 Pickens County 34, Falkville 15 Spring Garden 16, Waterloo 8 CLASS 2A Quarterfinals Luverne (11-1) at Leroy (9-3) – Buy Tickets Ariton (9-3) at Highland Home (11-1) – Buy Tickets Ohatchee (11-0) at Fyffe (12-0) – Buy Tickets Aliceville (10-2) at Addison (10-2) – Buy Tickets Second-round results Leroy 27, Daleville 26 Luverne 41, Abbeville 20 Highland Home 42, LaFayette 3
Ariton 37, Cottage Hill Christian 27 Fyffe 35, Colbert County 0 Ohatchee 42, Red Bay 6 Addison 26, Ranburne 15 Aliceville 20, Collinsville 9 CLASS 3A Quarterfinals Flomaton (9-3) at Pike County (10-2), Brundidge Gordo (10-2) at Providence Christian (11-1), Dothan Westminster Christian (110) at Piedmont (10-2) Saks (10-1) at Randolph County (11-1), Wedowee Second-round results Flomaton 32, Winfield 7 Pike County 21, Thomasville 14 Providence Christian 27, Saint James 6 Gordo 20, Mobile Christian 17 Westminster Christian 48, Midfield 44 Piedmont 41, J.B. Pennington 16 Randolph County 28, Geraldine 18 Saks 38, Fultondale 14 CLASS 4A Quarterfinals Andalusia (8-4) at HillcrestEvergreen (9-4) American Christian (12-0) at UMS-Wright (11-0), Mobile Good Hope (11-1) at Oneonta (9-3) Deshler (7-5) at Hokes Bluff
(11-1) Second-round results Hillcrest-Evergreen 42, Alabama Christian 0 Andalusia 51, Headland 22 American Christian 10, Montgomery Catholic 3 UMS-Wright 48, Trinity Presbyterian 0 Oneonta 56, DAR 20 Good Hope 27, Jacksonville 12 Hokes Bluff 33, North Jackson 13 Deshler 42, Fayette County 21 CLASS 5A Quarterfinals Greenville (10-2) at Ramsay (11-1), Birmingham, Lawson Field Vigor (11-1) at Demopolis (10-2) Central-Clay County (9-3) at Etowah (12-0), Attalla Mortimer Jordan (11-1) at Jasper (11-1) Second-round results Ramsay 25, Jackson 22 Greenville 43, Bibb County 16 Demopolis 21, Pleasant Grove 0 Vigor 26, Briarwood Christian 0 Central-Clay County 44, Madison Academy 19 Etowah 24, Center Point 14 Jasper 41, SouthsideGadsden 14 (10-1) Mortimer Jordan 41, East
Limestone 9 CLASS 6A Quarterfinals Opelika (7-4) at Saraland (11-1) Spanish Fort (11-1) at Wetumpka (10-2) Pinson Valley (10-1) at Homewood (10-2) Oxford (10-2) at ClayChalkville (11-1) Second-round results Saraland 6, Hueytown 0 Opelika 42, Bessemer City 26 Wetumpka 20, HillcrestTuscaloosa 17 (OT) Spanish Fort 30, McAdory 0 Homewood 14, Gardendale 0 Pinson Valley 45, Muscle Shoals 21 Clay-Chalkville 35, Hartselle 7 Oxford 49, Decatur 0 CLASS 7A Semifinals Lee-Montgomery (8-4) at Central-Phenix City (12-0) Thompson (10-1) at Hoover (9-3), Hoover Met Quarterfinal results Lee-Montgomery 12, Auburn 6 Central-Phenix City 14, McGill-Toolen Catholic 0 Hoover 42, Mountain Brook 17 Thompson 37, HewittTrussville 13
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Alabama WFF closely monitoring Mississippi CWD cases By DAVID RAINER Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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Downey signs ECHS’ first D1 baseball scholarship By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
For the first time ever, Elmore County’s baseball team is sending a player to a Division I college. Last Thursday, Panthers pitcher Austin Downey signed his National Letter of Intent to pitch at Jacksonville State. “It means a lot,” Downey said. “Hopefully a couple more kids will be able to get signed next year, so it’s exciting.” Downey transferred to ECHS from Glenwood three weeks into the 2018 season and immediately made an impact as a right-handed pitcher. He started in seven games, going 4-2 over eight appearances. He had one shutout, struck out 40 and posted a 1.875 ERA. “He’s got a lot of arm,” Panthers coach Michael Byrd said. “He’s going to touch low 90s this spring, so velocity is a big part of it. But he mixes pitches. He throws a nice curveball and slider and mixes it up real well. He’s not going to just throw fastballs like a lot of pitchers in high school do. But the velocity and arm talent he has mixed with mobility, that’s where he’ll succeed.” Downey, who also plays basketball and football for the Panthers, was also a big contributor offensively during the 2018 season. He hit .289 with three doubles and nine RBIs. He also stole eight bases and recorded a .441 on-base percentage. Although Downey clearly had the talent to go Division I, he said the recruiting journey wasn’t easy.
“It means a lot. Hopefully a couple more kids will be able to get signed next year, so it’s exciting.” — Austin Downey Lizi Arbogast / The Tribune
Elmore County pitcher “It was tough,” he said. “I went to a bunch of Jax State camps and went to a bunch of Division III camps as well. (Recruiters from Jacksonville State) came and watched me play a perfect game (over the summer), and they were there when I hit 89 (miles per hour). Then they got me on a visit and they offered me. “I just really liked it there. They have a whole new stadium. I liked the campus. I liked the kids. It seems like a lot of fun there, so I’m ready for it.” Byrd was obviously excited for Downey to be the first Division I recruit for the Panthers, but he said it’s a testament to how hard Downey has worked. “It’s a big accomplishment for him and it’s also nice to have notoriety for the school,” Byrd said. “I think we have
Above: Elmore County’s Austin Downey, seated third from right, signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Jacksonville State University last Thursday. Downey was joined by, front row from left, his sister Alexis Downey, brother Cole Downey, mother Kellie Downey, brother Michael Downey, sister Kendall Downey, and, back row, Panther baseball coach Michael Byrd. Below: Downey is the first Panther to sign a Division I baseball scholarship.
a few more in the program that’ll be after him, but having someone do it now gets other people on campus noticed. I think there were about 35 that signed (with Division I schools) in the whole state, so it’s not like football where there are scholarships everywhere. These are rare and hard to come by.” And the expectations for Downey at the next level are extremely high. “I think he’ll have a chance to go in and at least get in the rotation early, if not in the conference games, be a midweek starter for them,” Byrd said. “He’s advanced pitching-wise. He’s got a good feel for the game, and he pitches and understands how to get people out.”
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defense on the field with very little rest. Auburn’s offense has found the true meaning of inconsistency this season. Between the running backs, the pass blocking and even the play calling, nothing seems to be working week in and week out for the Tigers. Alabama’s defense will take advantage of that and it will only help the Tide’s offense. Auburn should have some success on the ground this week but Jarrett Stidham will have very little time to throw the ball and if you are an Auburn fan, he is not fun to watch when he is on the run. Alabama used to tire out defenses with a constant rushing attack. Now the Tide does it with explosive plays and a stout defense. Auburn has very talented players and its defense has been above average this season, so I don’t expect Alabama to score 60 points Saturday. But I also don’t expect Auburn to keep this game close enough to have a chance in the fourth quarter. So it may not be as bad as Alabama’s 49-0 win in 2012 but the margin of victory may get pretty close. If you’re an Auburn fan, I’ll leave very little room for hope and if you’re an Alabama fan, I’ll leave room for only disappointment: Alabama 45, Auburn 10
seniors.” Tallassee knows Baker will not be rushed back and the Tigers know they still need to compete while he is out. “When you lose someone like that, you can’t just replace him,” Mask said. “But we do expect someone to fill his shoes and step in while he’s gone — not only just to wrestle but to win and do a good job. That’s what the kids expect.” Despite the individual focus in the sport,
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Mask said the Tigers look at each day as a team event and know it pays off later in the season. “Here, we want everyone to be a state champion,” Mask said. “Some of the best memories are seeing the 30 people on the bench cheering and yelling. When Zach wrestles, everyone wants him to win but when he’s done, he’s back there and wants Andy to win and Jacob (Ledbetter) to win. We probably treat it more as a team sport.”
Tallassee begins its season with a dual meet against Russell County and Dadeville on Nov. 27. Mask also highlighted the Tigers taking a trip to Auburn for the Swede Umbachs tournament involving 15 total teams, including five Class 7A teams “I think we have a very tough schedule this year,” Mask said. “We try to schedule quality competition and tough tournaments. We think that will make us better at the end of the year.”
Deer hunting, not eating deer meat and not buying hunting licenses. It will change the ability of our agency to manage and enhance wildlife and fisheries in Alabama forever. “I don’t want people to think we are never going to deerhunt again, that all the deer in the state are going to die. That hasn’t been shown to happen in the CWD-positive states. However, they never go back to the same. We will have to adjust to a new normal. But, we want to prevent it as long as we can. In the event it does come here, we are fully prepared to address it to minimize the risk.” Alabama has tested more than 8,000 deer during the past
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15 years, and no deer has tested positive for CWD. “We don’t have our heads in the sand,” Sykes said. “We’re doing everything we can. That involves making rules and regulations that are, at times, unpopular. It’s been illegal to bring a live deer into Alabama since the early ’70s. However, we caught someone in 2016 bringing in deer from Indiana for breeding purposes. It’s been illegal to bring a carcass in from a CWD-positive state for three years. This year, we had to ban carcasses from every state. That’s an inconvenience on everybody, us included. A lot of us hunt out of state, so it’s impacting us as well. But
it’s something we have to do to protect the natural resources of Alabama because not every state tests for CWD as judiciously as we do. “We had a joint law enforcement detail with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency along the TennesseeAlabama state line on Sunday November 11th, checking for illegal carcasses being brought back into Alabama. We made six cases on hunters bringing back field-dressed deer into Alabama from Kansas and Kentucky. In all six arrests, the individuals knew it was illegal to bring the carcass through Alabama. In addition to violating Alabama law,
they also violated Tennessee law. Several of the carcasses were destined for Florida, jeopardizing yet another state.” An old friend, Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland of Mossy Oak camouflage fame, has been directly impacted by the positive CWD test in Pontotoc County, Miss. Strickland has a farm in Lee County, Miss. “This is a black cloud, no doubt,” said Strickland, who sits on the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) Board. “My farm borders Pontotoc County. We’re just outside the containment zone, but I’m afraid it’s just a matter of time.”
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF TALLASSEE ADMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE The City of Tallassee will hold a public hearing regarding proposed rezoning to 120 Herren Street from OI to DDH. Said hearing will be held at Tallassee City Hall in the Council Chambers, on Monday, December 3, 2018, at 6 p.m. Any person who desires shall have an opportunity of being heard regarding said amendments at the time of this hearing. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for review in the of¿ce of the Building Inspector at Tallassee City Hall, 3 Freeman Avenue, Tallassee, Alabama.