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City seeks funds for wastewater treatment facility

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Following a series of EPA infractions, the City of Tallassee announced it is under a consent order from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to build a new wastewater treatment facility to work along with the current sewer lagoons by 2021.

The cost of the wastewater facility is an estimated $4.8 million and the city is seeking funding options. One possibility is raising water, sewer and gas rates for Tallassee residents. Another is a $4.8 million loan through the state’s revolving fund loan. If the city takes this route, ADEM would trim the cost to $4.2 million, resulting in a $259,000 payment annually at 2.2 percent interest for 20 years.

“The city has earmarked the ad-valorem tax that was passed to be used for this payment,” Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said. According to the 2019 fiscal-year budget, $250,000 a year is expected to be generated through the ad-valorem tax. The city has also applied for a grant through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. If

awarded, the grant would pay 50 percent of the cost. “This would help us pay the sewer plant off in less time,” said Hammock. According to Hammock, city officials could opt to only update the municipal sewer lagoons at a cost of $2 million. However, that solution would serve the city for only the next five to 10 years. The proposed $4.8 million facility would last 50-plus years.

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Council talks new light at Walmart By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

When the new Walmart in Tallassee opened in 2014, it brought a wider selection of merchandise and more jobs but also more traffic and a rise in automobile accidents. As a result, the Tallassee City Council voted unanimously to allow a traffic study in the area of Gilmer Avenue to determine the need for a traffic light. “A lot of our constituents have been complaining about a traffic light at Walmart,” Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said during the Nov. 20 city council meeting. In the first year of operation, there were a documented 35 automobile accidents in front of the store, according to police reports. But the study could cause the city to lose one of its other traffic lights, Hammock said after he and councilmember Sarah Hill met with Alabama Department of Transportation representatives. “ALDOT came back and said we could lose the light at Hardee’s and 1220 Café,” Hammock said. “I think that would be terrible, detrimental.”

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In downtown Tallassee, shoppers visited the newly opened Sistruck, All Things Desired, where Cathy Butler and Mary Ellen Peters were busy helping customers during Small Business Saturday.

It’s a ‘win, win’ Retailers: Small Business Saturday was a success

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espite college football rivalry games and dreary weather, locally owned shops and retail stores in Tallassee and Eclectic seemed to experience higher-than-average sales during Small Business Saturday, owners said. In downtown Tallassee, shoppers visit-

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ed the newly opened Sistruck, All Things Desired, where Cathy Butler and Mary Ellen Peters were busy helping customers. “We have been busy today,” said Butler, “especially earlier in the day. At one time it was really busy.” Several shoppers hit the local stores on Black Friday for some Christmas shopping. “We were really busy yesterday,” See SHOPPING • Page A3

It’s time once again to pull out the holiday decorations, hang the stockings and light up the tree. It’s also a time when many purchases and financial information are at risk of being stolen due to carelessness. “Be careful when shopping online,” Tallassee police chief Matthew Higgins said. “Make sure it is a reputable site.” While technology now allows the option to shop from the comfort of home, shoppers must remember to safeguard their home and belongings during the holidays. “Don’t stack presents in front of windows,” Higgins said. “You don’t want others to see inside and see that you have a lot of presents sitting right there.” Once those high-ticket items arrive home, further precautions should be taken to safeguard these items. “Try to break down the large boxes and place them in the trash can or carry them off, but don’t place them by the road so that everyone can see that you just bought a big-screen television or something of that nature,” Higgins said. Furthermore, make an inventory of your items and write down any See SAFETY • Page A2

Mt. Vernon to present ‘Magic of Christmas’ STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee’s Mt. Vernon Theater is wrapping up the year with an original Christmas musical written by playwright Adrian Lee Borden. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday. Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. For information and tickets, visit www.mtvernontheater.net, WACQ or call 334-2832722. “The Magic of Christmas” alludes to See VERNON • Page A2

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previous theatrical productions in Tallassee but also incorporates a family-friendly Christmas theme. Featuring local actors and musicians, many of whom have participated in past plays, “The Magic of Christmas” will include traditional carols and hymns. It also spotlights lesser-known Appalachian Christmas music, which will be played on instruments associated with era and location. Under the direction of Rose and Bob Thornton, the musical ensemble will utilize mountain dulcimers, guitars, bass, banjos, concertinas and pennywhistles as authentic accompaniments. Set in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky in 1918, near the end of World War I, the show’s plotline chronicles the lifestyle of an impoverished family whose patriarch is fighting in Europe. Jeanna Kervin, who assisted with several earlier plays, is on board as co-director of the new play alongside Borden. “Christmas is a special time,” Kervin said. “We hope this play will become an annual family tradition. The clean, fun story is full of hope, as is the Christmas season.” Borden noted that her newest effort evolved as a Christmas play from its inception, and also said her writing was influenced by how the production would be staged in the Mt. Vernon Theater. When the theater re-opened a half-century after it closed in 1968, the years-long restoration culminated with the January debut of “Dear Mama: Letters and Music from World War II. “ Also written by Borden, the opener play was the first to highlight the restored theater’s strong assets, including its excellent acoustical properties. In the ensuing months, the theater maintained an active and diverse schedule of events including musicals, comedic performances, religious seminars and movies. “The Magic of Christmas” is presented by the Friends of Tuckabatchee, an ancillary organization of the Talisi Historical Preservation Society.

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Open house at Seven Gables set for Dec. 9 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The owners of the historic and wellknown Seven Gables House, Noah and Pam Griggs, will host a Christmas Open House on Dec. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the local Association of Christians in Tallassee for Service, commonly known as ACTS. This is the first time that the public will be offered the opportunity to see the old home since the Griggs purchased it from the City of Tallassee late last year. Since that time, the Griggs have spent countless hours bringing the estate back to grand condition. The home and the sprawling lot it sits on have been completely revamped. It took five tractor-trailer-loads of sod to

create the property’s vast green lawn. According to the Griggs, the landscaping could run close to $100,000. The Griggs didn’t stop there. The inside and the outside of the home have also been updated with a new roof, new windows and more. The house has 16 rooms, including a foyer, living room, library/study, dining room, kitchen, butler’s pantry with wet bar, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, solarium and milady’s office. Seven Gables was constructed in 1939 for Roberts Blount and his wife Mildred by commissioned architect George P. Turner, who designed the house using the foundation of a home that had been destroyed by a fire. Mildred Blount, the daughter of former Alabama Gov. Charles Henderson,

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information, such as serial numbers, that would be helpful in tracking them if they are stolen. Placing remnants of recent purchases on the curb in front of the home can be a blinking sign that reads “rob me” to a thief, and holiday shoppers should also be cautious of what is visible inside their vehicle. This is also the time of year when

many travel to visit friends and family. Before you hit the road this holiday season, there are some safety measures that should be taken. Don’t advertise that you are away. Leave the house so that a suspecting thief will believe you are home and ask a neighbor or someone nearby to oversee the property while you are away. “If you go out of town, make sure

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someone is checking on your property if possible,” Higgins said. Lastly, Higgins warned against the annual holiday scammers. “If you receive a call saying that your card has been compromised this time of year, make sure you check with your bank to make sure that it is legit,” he said. “Your bank will never call and ask for your card number.”

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In an effort to retain the traffic light and go forward with a request for an additional light in front of Walmart, Hammock asked city attorney John Smith to write a resolution that would explain the concerns of city officials. “We are behind the traffic study to see if a light is warranted in front of Walmart but very much against the other being taken away,” Hammock said.

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also played a vital role in designing the home. In 1955, the Blounts donated the land and funds to build St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, which is located next to the House of Seven Gables. With similar design and landscaping, the two are perfectly paired neighbors. Former Alabama Chief Justice Sonny Hornsby, his wife Judy and their family bought the home in1984 and lived there until 2004. Before being elected chief justice, Hornsby had a private law firm in Tallassee from 1960-1988. The open house is a fundraiser and a $5 donation at the door will be accepted. For more information about this event, or to schedule an open house or a similar function, contact the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce at 334-2835151.

Hammock also explained the need for rezoning, especially in the northern area of the city limits, but the council asked city clerk Barbra Garnett to remove the rezoning resolution from the agenda until further notice. “It has been a while since we have done any rezoning and we have some things that need to be looked at,” Hammock said. “Every so often we need to do this.”

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Shopping Butler said. Over in Eclectic, shoppers also visited the stores early Saturday morning. “Today, so far, at least 300 people have been in and out,” said Original Grace Boutique’s Laci Lee. Like small businesses in Tallassee, Eclectic businesses were appeared busier than average during Black Friday. “It was extremely busy,” Lee said. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big-box retail and e-commerce stores, respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize small, local brick-and-mortar businesses. While Small Business Saturday is designated for locally owned shops and stores, Tallassee Chamber of Commerce director Jerry Cunningham encouraged shoppers to always shop locally whenever possible. “Shopping local supports the community and that is a win, win,” he said.

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Top left: Glenda Brown participated in Small Business Saturday shopping at Original Grace in downtown Eclectic last weekend. Above: Kendra Hathcock set up shop in downtown Tallassee early last weekend to catch the Small Business Saturday shoppers.

Red Cross experiencing severe blood shortage STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Each year during the holiday season, blood donations typically decline because of hectic holiday schedules, taking a toll on the area’s blood supply. But hurricanes Florence and Michael also drained supplies, and during September and October the Red Cross collected 21,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than hospitals needed, causing a severe blood shortage. Blood and platelet donors are urged to give now to avoid delays in life-saving medical care for patients,

and volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsening this winter. “This time of year, as many give thanks for family, friends and good health, it’s important to remember that patients across the country cannot survive without your generosity,” said Cliff Numark, the senior vice president of Red Cross Biomedical Services. “From traumas to ongoing cancer treatments, the need for blood doesn’t stop for the holidays. People can give back — and help those in need — by making a life-saving blood or platelet donation now and hosting a blood drive in the weeks to come.” An additional 4,300 blood drives

nationally are needed in December, January and February to help stop the shortage from continuing throughout winter. Donations often decline during the winter holidays, when many groups postpone blood drives while regular donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Severe winter weather may also cause blood drive cancellations, contributing to fewer donations than needed. Blood donors of all blood types — especially type O — and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate. Eligible donors can find a blood or platelet donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate

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Air travel observations and inter-gender restrooms

t isn’t exactly the “strangerin-a-strange-land” syndrome, but a lot of folks who travel all the way across the country to the Golden State will observe that a lot of things are different out there compared to traditional life in the Deep South. In other words, while last week’s column discussed rural similarities to this area, this week’s ruminations are about people. For that matter, infrequent airline travel gives an individual a chance to compare how that mode of transportation has changed since the last journey. As noted last week, I used to do a fairly regular — if not extensive — amount of weekend airline travel, but times change. Accordingly, any differences observed in airport terminals and on aircraft were more noticeable. Inquiring about tickets (in person, at the Montgomery airport, from which I’d hoped to depart) resulted in an abrupt example of incivility. When I asked a guy about a round-trip ticket to Bakersfield, his response was a curt, “We don’t go there.” “Y’all don’t have a regional airline out there that you work with anymore?” I asked. “We don’t go there.” Again. No recommendation of an alternate carrier or any other suggestion about how to proceed. No courtesy either. I finally booked a trip that linked up three flights via Birmingham-toDallas/Fort Worth-to-Phoenix-toBakersfield, along with the reverse route eight days later. The up-anddown itinerary made me feel like a kangaroo, but there was only one close call, connection-wise, going and coming (due to the previous flight departing late). My suitcase made each connection, as well. Larger airports offer one of

WILLIE MOSELEY Columnist most voluminous opportunities for people watching in existence. Thousands of persons transition through these huge structures each day (at Atlanta’s HartsfieldJackson Airport, the daily average is 275,000). However, the evolution of personal communication devices seems to have rendered conversations between travelers almost non-existent in terminals and on aircraft. A majority of people I saw were simply sitting and staring at their cell phones or whatever gizmos they’d brought on their respective journeys. Call it constantly connected but increasingly impersonal. Granted, the majority of such communication was probably business-oriented, but to electronically cocoon oneself in a self-centered/ aloof mode is unfortunate, and to some observers, is borderline rude — I sat next to a guy on one flight who was so engrossed in his device that he didn’t speak or even look at me for the entire flight. I’d spoken when I sat down in the aisle seat next to his window seat; he may have glanced in my direction, but that was it. On the ground in California, I encountered at least one of that state’s sociological “innovations.” Apparently, inter-gender restrooms — I guess that’s the term — are optional at businesses and offices in the Golden State. Considering that the issue had become a political hot potato some time ago, it wouldn’t have been surprising to discover that such plumbing is mandatory. The logos on many restroom

doors in California are self-explanatory — if it’s still for females only, there’s a circle with a minimalist silhouette of a woman. If it’s for males, there’s a triangle with a minimalist silhouette of a man. If the restroom is for either gender, there’s a circle with a triangle inside of it. Inside the triangle are minimalist silhouettes of a man and a woman. Two side-by-side restrooms by the fitness center in my motel had the double-gender logo. There was no urinal in either one, nor was there any indication that there had ever been a urinal in one of them. However, this motel is fairly new; the inter-gender restrooms may have been original. One legitimate point is that lavatories on airliners are inter-gender as well, but those facilities have locks on their folding doors and said locking mechanism must be engaged to turn on the lavatory’s lights. If a door is left unlocked on an inter-gender restroom on terra firma, however, there’s always the (subliminally intimidating) possibility that someone could walk in on another person of the opposite gender. I’d bet most folks probably prefer things the old-fashioned way. For the record, it appeared that all of the airports on this recent trip had gender-separate facilities, other than (optional) family restrooms, which are more common than distinct inter-gender restrooms. That said, the restroom options in California seemed to exemplify that state’s so-called progressive bent. Be prepared to choose your door in some places. Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus for The Tribune. His column appears here each Wednesday.

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Who was Ross Bagdasarian?

t has already happened — the radio is playing “The Chipmunk Song.” Must be Christmastime. While one may argue the merits of the original Chipmunks vs. the 1980s version and the current reboot, the contemporary movies and records are finding a new audience for the squeaky-voiced trio. I remember watching reruns of the early 1960s series “The Alvin Show” and at the end of each episode’s credits was an animated sequence that said “Bagdasarian Productions.” Who is Bagdasarian? He was a cousin of the famous playwright and author William Saroyan. He was also a child of Armenian immigrants who learned orchestration and arranging while studying music. He and Saroyan co-wrote Rosemary Clooney’s 1951 hit single, “Come on A-My House,” and Bagdasarian produced the unique-sounding record, which featured a harpsichord. (Side note: Clooney hated the song, but Columbia’s Mitch Miller told her, “Sing it or be fired.” It became her biggest hit.) Bagdasarian appeared in the Alfred Hitchcock film “Rear Window,” among other films, but was down to his last $200 when he spent $190 on a reel-to-reel

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist tape recorder that allowed for variable speed. Bagdasarian created three-part harmony on the song “Witch Doctor” and, by speeding up the tape, had his first taste of success as David Seville and the Chipmunks with a No. 1 hit in 1958. Old-style hi-fi record players had several speeds: 78 RPM, 45 RPM, 33 1/3 RPM, and 16 RPM. A Chipmunks record played at 16 RPM would reveal Bagdasarian’s secret — three “David Sevilles” in harmony. By Christmas 1958, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” was a monster hit for Bagdasarian’s Chipmunk operation, and he gave the three boys the monikers that exist to this day: Simon, Alvin and Theodore (named for record executives Simon Waronker, Theodore Keep and Alvin Bennett; Waronker’s son, Lenny, is still a record executive at Warner Bros. Records to this day). Bagdasarian died of a heart

attack at age 52 in 1972, and the Chipmunk act went dormant until 1979, when Ross Bagdasarian Jr. released an LP called “Chipmunk Punk.” The new version retained the same technology with an updated repertoire. Thus began a second life for Bagdasarian’s greatest creation. From 1983 until 1990, NBC programmed “Alvin & The Chipmunks” on its Saturday morning cartoon block. Records and videos were produced along the way. And then, came almost two decades of inactivity. In 2007, 20th Century Fox opted to update the trio once again, this time with a live action/CGI hybrid film. The first two Chipmunk movies became the two highestgrossing live action/animation adaptations of all time. And so, who was Ross Bagdasarian? As expressed in the movie’s credits, “This film is dedicated to Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who was crazy enough to invent three singing chipmunks nearly 50 years ago.” 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.

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ur new 55th governor looked and sounded more like the old Kay Ivey than the one we have seen the past few years and during the campaign. She was vibrant, succinct to the point, had a perfectly timed and unscripted victory speech. Her green jacket was becoming. She will be a good governor. She will tackle the tough issues the state must face in the next four years, especially our infrastructure needs. She is extremely qualified and ready to be governor. She is a real Republican with a real Republican super majority state legislature. There are 27 Republicans and eight Democrats in the senate. The numbers are 77 Republicans and 28 Democrats in the house. Kay also has a unique and advantageous relationship with all of the Alabama Senate. She was the presiding officer of the Senate the last six years and was considered fair and impartial. She worked with and developed a very good working relationship with the GOP leadership. The three primary leaders of the Senate, Del Marsh, Jabo Waggoner and Greg Reed, have a close-knit, trusting bond with Kay. Kay not only becomes the 55th governor, she is the first Republican female elected as governor and the second female governor in our state history. Ironically, Kay cut her teeth in politics working in our first female governor Lurleen Wallace’s campaign for governor. Kay was a student at Auburn University. Little did she know that 52 years later she would be the second female governor of our state. The more things change, the more they stay the same in Alabama politics. The Alabama that Kay and I grew up in and knew 50 years ago was totally Democratic. In fact, the word tantamount was used continually to describe the dominance of the Democratic Party. It was an accurate statement. The dictionary describes tantamount as “the same as.” Today I use the word tantamount when explaining winning the Republican Primary in Alabama. We were a oneparty state 50 years ago and we are a one-party state in statewide politics today. The difference is we changed parties. We are now a Republican state, yesteryear we were a Democratic state. Winning the Republican nomination for statewide office in Alabama is tantamount to election. The proof is in the pudding. We have 29 elected statewide offices in Alabama, all 29 are held by Republicans. I’m not prophetic, but allow me to share a short passage with you from my column the week before the election. “In bygone days the Democratic primary nomination was tantamount to election. Today, it is just the other way around. Nowadays, winning the Republican primary is tantamount to election in the good ol’ Heart of Dixie. The more things change the more they stay the same in Alabama politics. Boy, when we change, we really change. We were a one-party state then and we are a oneparty state now. When Kay won the GOP mantle back in June, she essentially won the governor’s race.” That was my statement Wednesday before the election. My belief was overwhelmingly confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are a Republican state and I don’t see it changing anytime soon. That was my foremost takeaway from the election. My second observation is akin to my first, we are so Republican that folks are just voting a straight ticket. We have joined the rest of the nation in that we simply vote straight Republican or straight Democratic. Our voting has become nationalized. Over 65 percent of Alabamians voted a straight lever ticket. It is primarily along racial lines. Alabamians are essentially African American Democrats or Caucasian Republicans. Therefore, Alabama is a red Republican state for statewide politics. However, just the opposite is true for the metropolitan counties of Jefferson and Montgomery. If you are going to win a countywide office in these locales, you must run as a Democrat. The third takeaway was the tremendous turnout at the polls. A record-breaking 50 percent of Alabamians voted on Nov. 6. Again, this was driven by national politics. Folks are either hardcore, conservative Republicans or hardcore liberal Democrats. There are few in between. Alabamians voted the national party brand. It is apparent that more Alabamians like and agree with Donald Trump than they do with Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. See you next week. Steve is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column is seen in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Traveling in my little world W

hen I was young, I would go visit my brother and sister-in-law in Liberty City, between 10 and 15 miles from home. Mama would give me the quarter I needed and I would go to the bus station in Jordanville or to Plants Drugstore on Barnett Boulevard. Yes, Plants Drugstore was first on Barnett Boulevard next to the bank and later moved to Sistrunk Street. I don’t remember when Plants moved but I know they were there in 1957 when I went into the Army. I would stand there waiting on the bus and finally it would come. I would get on this huge monster with the great-sitting seats and off we would go up on Highway 14 toward Liberty City. When we got to Liberty City, I still had about a mile to walk to get to their house. But if I visited my sister in Macon County, I would walk to the train depot. It was a busy place in those days. I think the fee was 5 cents or maybe a little more. There was a big platform in front of the building painted yellow, as a depot should be. I would walk up on the platform and into the huge depot, where there was always an echo. The seating was not plush like the bus seats but it was a thrill to ride. There was no highway or bridge to cross the Tallapoosa River in this area. If someone wanted to go to

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old Highway 80 (this was the main highway in those days), they had to go down by Franklin or go through Wetumpka to Montgomery or cross the river to Milstead. There was a train trestle that crossed the river and as a little boy it was a big thrill to ride to Milstead. My older sister would meet me at Milstead and drive me to her house. Most of the time my baby sister was with me. She was about 3 and I was about 8. When I was about 10, my grandfather Brantley asked if I wanted to go to New Orleans with him, as he had two daughters living there. My daddy gave me a $20 bill and said don’t spend it unless you have to. Before I left, mama stuck $2 in my hand. We got up early one morning and took the Ingram bus to the Montgomery station across the street from Dale’s Penthouse. If you remember Dale’s Penthouse, it burned and killed a number of people who were eating in the restaurant. Finally, the Greyhound bus that we were going on pulled up and we boarded. In those days, 10-year-old

boys didn’t say too much in the presence of adults, so I looked at all the wonders outside. I saw things that my eyes had never saw before and then granddaddy said we are in Mississippi. I had never been out of Alabama and here I was in Mississippi and headed for New Orleans. The country boy come to town! I had two girl first cousins who really thought I was a country bumpkin. It was during Mardi Gras and they showed me a good time. Before I knew it, I had spent the $2 mama gave me. After about four days we came home, and I had been farther than my mama, daddy, brothers and sisters had ever been. Since then, thanks to the military, I have been to most parts of the world but nothing has been more exciting than those trips on the Ingram bus, the dinky and the Greyhound. I gave daddy his $20 bill back. “Why didn’t you spend it?” he asked. “Because you said don’t spend it unless you have to,” I said. I really enjoyed traveling in my little world. 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

Chief Justice Roberts is wrong We do have Obama judges and Trump judges

or someone trying to demonstrate the judiciary is not political, getting into a political fight with the president sure is a funny way to do it. After President Trump called a judge who ruled against him an “Obama judge,” Chief Justice John Roberts issued an extraordinary public rebuke of the president, declaring in a statement: “We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges.” Roberts was not only wrong to speak out, but also his claim there are no Obama judges or Trump judges is wrong. If we do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, then why did Senate Republicans block President Barack Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia in the final year of Obama’s term? And why did Democrats filibuster Trump’s nominee, Neil Gorsuch, to fill Scalia’s seat? Even Roberts’ fellow justices know there is a difference. If there were no Obama judges or Trump judges, then why did Anthony Kennedy wait for Trump’s election to announce his retirement? And why doesn’t Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg just retire now and let Trump nominate her replacement? Because they both want a president who would appoint a successor who shares their judicial philosophy. (And, lo and behold, Trump appointed a former Kennedy clerk, Brett Kavanaugh, to succeed him). The American people know Roberts is wrong. In the 2016 election, exit polls showed 70 percent of voters said Supreme Court appointments were either the most important or an important factor in deciding their vote. And polls show Republicans expanded their Senate majority in 2018 in large part because conservative voters were angered over the left’s brutal campaign of character

MARC THIESSEN Columnist assassination against Kavanaugh. Roberts is correct in that we should not have “Trump judges” or “Obama judges.” It would be better for the country if every judge, regardless of which president nominated him or her, strictly interpreted our laws and the Constitution. But the reality is not all do. While conservative presidents tend to nominate judges who exercise a philosophy of judicial restraint — follow our laws as written — liberal presidents tend to nominate judicial activists who legislate from the bench and shape the law to reach their preferred outcomes. The left believes in a “living Constitution,” which can be interpreted to mean whatever they want it to mean without being formally amended. Democratic presidents have been much more successful than Republicans in nominating judges who hew to their judicial philosophy. Over the past three decades, nearly half of all Republican Supreme Court nominees have either become “swing votes” (Sandra Day O’Connor, Kennedy) or defected to the court’s liberal bloc entirely (David Souter). Even Roberts has joined the court’s liberal bloc at key times, abandoning his judicial philosophy judges should not legislate from the bench to provide the swing vote to uphold Obamacare. By contrast, not one liberal justice during the past three decades has defected to the conservative bloc or turned into a regular swing vote. What is true of the Supreme Court applies even more to the

appellate courts. Trump is right, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit is a disgrace. This is the court that ruled the phrase “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance was unconstitutional, that the Second Amendment doesn’t recognize an individual right to bear concealed arms and that bans on assisted suicide are unconstitutional. This is why it is so important Trump has nominated, and the Senate has confirmed, a record number of district and circuit court judges — and why liberals are aghast at the pace of Trump’s judicial confirmations. As former Hillary Clinton adviser Ronald Klain complained, “Trump’s judicial nominees will be deciding the scope of our civil liberties and the shape of civil rights laws in the year 2050 — and beyond.” Everyone, left and right, knows Roberts is wrong. We do have an independent judiciary. Judges are not beholden to any president, including the one who appoints them. The judiciary plays a key role in our system of checks and balances. “Trump judges” should rule against Trump when he is wrong. That is why it is so important for the chief justice stay above politics. Roberts is right that our “independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.” Rolling around in the rhetorical mud with Trump is not just bad form; it also undermines the very judicial independence Roberts is seeking to uphold. Marc Thiessen writes a twiceweekly column for The Post on foreign and domestic policy and contributes to the PostPartisan blog. He is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush. His column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate. He can be reached on Twitter @ marcthiessen.

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Poinsettias represent the holiday season more than any other holiday plant. Today, there are more color choices, with blooms in red, pink, white, salmon and apricot, and some varieties are speckled or marbled.

Tips on caring for holiday plants By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Each year, area schools hold poinsettia sales to raise much-needed funds for various extracurricular activities. Poinsettias represent the holiday season more than any other holiday plant. Today, there are more color choices, with blooms in red, pink, white, salmon and apricot, and some varieties are speckled or marbled. To maintain poinsettia, make sure it has bright, indirect light, away from any drafts. The indoor temperature should be between 65 to 70 degrees during the day, with a 10-degree drop at night preferred. Water them often but don’t let the plants stand in excess water. Use a 10-10-10 fertilizer to feed the plant every other week while it is actively budding. To persuade the plant to bloom again, place it in complete darkness for a 14-hour span each day, starting in October. Poinsettias can withstand a light frost and can be grown as perennials in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 12. The sub-tropical plant can grow quite large.

Given the optimal conditions, it can reach 10 feet high and will need plenty of room. To maintain full foliage, clip the growing tips. Poinsettias prefer a sunny location and a general-purpose fertilizer. Making a poinsettia re-bloom can be complicated, particularly outdoors. Because the plant needs about 14 hours of total darkness each day, beginning around October, to bloom by Christmas, it cannot be exposed to any streetlights or security lights. Cyclamen is another popular holiday plant. It comes in a variety of colors, including pink, red and white, and some varieties have silver or marbled leaves. This plant should be given water as the soil begins to feel dry, but pay careful attention to avoid splashing the plant’s crowns. This holiday plant needs a sunny spot with indirect light, cool temperatures and no drafts. This plant likes humidity, so place it on a tray filled with pebbles and a small amount of water to provide extra moisture; be careful not to let the plants touch the water. Once the

cyclamen sheds its flowers, it will become inactive. At this point, stop watering and resume once its new leaves begin to blossom in fall. Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer every two weeks while the cyclamen is actively growing. The Christmas cactus is another favorite holiday plant. The vibrant holiday plant is actually a succulent. These plants do not like a lot of water and the soil should be moist but not soggy while in bloom. The stems on the Christmas cactus will begin to look limp when there is too much moisture in the soil. Christmas cacti prefer bright light and warm temperature. A warm, sunny window is an ideal location for this succulent. When the plant stops blooming, move it to a cool room, with temperatures around 50 degrees. During this time, decrease watering to a minimum. Once new blossoms emerge, resume watering and fertilizing as normal, and return the plant back to a warm spot with plenty of light. Pay attention to the temperature in the room because exposure to a draft or rapid change in temperature can cause the

plant’s blooms to fall off. This could also happen if the Christmas cactus’ soil becomes too dry. The amaryllis is another favorite holiday plant. These plants often arrive as a preplanted bulb. Add water, give it some time and a bright bloom will appear. This plant should be kept in front of a window. Water the amaryllis regularly once growth begins to appear. This plant prefers temperatures a little colder and its flowers will last longer if it is kept in a cool room. Like the poinsettia, amaryllis can also be grown outdoors. Planting amaryllis outdoors is similar to planting in containers; plant the blub neck deep in soil, keeping the top one-third of the bulb above the ground. Space each bulb about 12-15 inches apart and water well until the plant is established. Poinsettias and other blossoming plants can enhance the holiday season, a lot like the ornaments and blinking lights on the Christmas trees. Eventually, those decorations must come down, but living plants can be enjoyed long after the holidays with a little time and care.

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THS robotics team to participate in South’s BEST competition By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Members of the Tallassee High School and Southside Middle School robotics team finished third and fifth, respectively, in the War Eagle BEST competition last month. The THS team advanced to the South’s BEST competition at Auburn University’s Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum Dec. 1-2. The THS team advanced to the regional competition after finishing with a final score of 2,020 out of 17 competing teams. Glenwood High of Smiths Station won with 2,695 total points. BEST Robotics is a national program for middle and high school students that culminates in one of three regional championships, including South’s BEST, which typically features the top 58 teams from 16 hubs located in five Southeastern states. Tallassee High School is part of the War Eagle BEST Robotics hub headquartered at Auburn University. During the South’s BEST Robotics Championship, teams compete in a series of head-to-head matches on a playing field designed for this year’s game. In addition to the robotics competition, teams will compete to receive awards in other categories, such as engineering design notebook, marketing presentation, team exhibit, interview, and team spirit and sportsmanship. Awards will be given based on criteria, such as demonstrated teamwork, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, school and community involvement, and creativity. This is the 18th year of the South’s BEST championship, and the BEST Robotics program is the only such program in the nation that is available to all schools at no cost. The not-for-profit, all-volunteer program challenges students

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Humane Society thanks volunteers

By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

Remember the Fire and Fur Festival a couple of weeks ago by the great folks at the Madd Tatter Tattoo Studio? With the support of everyone who came out, they donated $1,700 to our shelter! That is simply fantastic, and we just want to give them a huge high-five and thanks for working so hard during their 24-hour Tattoo-athon, which set a state record for 383 tattoos. With Thanksgiving still fresh in everyone’s minds (and tummies), we continue our thanks with our annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka. This is our chance to recognize our active volunteers and their hard work on behalf of our shelter and the animals we all want to help. Join us for something good to eat, as well as some Christmas fun and fellowship. As you are doing your Christmas shopping don’t forget to check out our Tails End Thrift Store, co-located at the shelter, for gifts for yourself and your friends! Our Thrift Store has clothes, linens, Christmas decorations, books, collectibles, small appliances, toys and so much more! The store is open for shopping Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is open to receive donations those same three days from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While at our thrift store, please thank our volunteers who work so hard receiving, sorting and selling all of the donated items. Want a personalized gift for a fellow pet lover or yourself? We are also able to make custom engraved pet ID tags in our shelter office and what better gift for any pet lover than a way to help protect their special pet! It only takes us a few minutes to make a tag and we have a wide variety of tag sizes, colors and shapes to choose from, including Alabama and Auburn tags. We even have medical alert tags for pets that might be on medications or have special needs. Prices range from $7 to $10, depending on the tag. Tags can be used for lots of things: luggage, pet crate IDs, school book bags and even cool jewelry! Stop by

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nother raging California fire has left death and destruction in its wake. I haven’t heard an announcement about the cause of the blaze but it will likely be some variant of the principle James described: “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!” (James 3:5.) Remember Smokey the Bear? Say it with me: “Only you can prevent forest fires.” I still remember the instructions Smokey gave us in the old public service announcements from the U.S. Forest Service. Those campfires must be doused and doused again. One remaining hot coal or smoldering ember, one little tongue of flame that finds fuel, can re-ignite a fire. Many acres of beautiful forests have been burned by campfires that were “almost” out when the campers left them behind. The fire seemed dead, but it wasn’t. How many times have you cut down and tried to clear that annoying privet hedge or prolific kudzu from your yard, only to

leave behind a stump or piece of root? Then, a tiny green leaf appears on the “dead” remains of the plant. Then you go back in the house to watch an Andy Griffith rerun and bam! The offending vegetation is back and flourishing. Well, maybe not quite that fast, but it is amazing how quickly that little spark of life can re-establish itself. The plant seemed dead, but it wasn’t. That one’s a Biblical image, too. “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1.) Isaiah and other prophets foretold the destruction of national Israel and Judah but the spark of God’s promises to Abraham and David remained alive in the faithful remnant. The Messiah would still come into the world as “Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” (Matthew 1:1.) 2 Kings 25 tells about the awful end of the Jewish nation at the hands of the Babylonians. Eighteen-year-old King

MIKE MCELROY East Tallassee Church of Christ Jehoiachin surrendered to the Babylonians and went away with his family into captivity. The Babylonians made Jehoiachin’s uncle king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah. Eleven years later, following a two-year siege and the resulting famine, King Zedekiah and some soldiers tried to escape from Jerusalem. But the Chaldeans caught them, and slaughtered the king’s sons before his eyes before they blinded him and took him in chains to Babylon. The Babylonians destroyed the Jerusalem temple and took all the precious metal in a salvage operation. They tore down all the houses and broke down the city’s wall. They brutally suppressed an attempted rebellion. The

terrified survivors fled to Egypt and Israel’s story came to a bleak and tragic end. Abraham’s descendants seemed to be at a dead end. Or were they? The last paragraph of 2 Kings leaves a glimmer of hope, that last little spark of flame, a surviving little leaf of life. Thirty-seven years after Jehoiachin was taken captive, a new Babylonian king freed the Jewish king from prison. He treated Jehoiachin like a guest instead of a prisoner, and provided him with food at the king’s table and a daily allowance as long as he lived. The Davidic line of Abraham’s descendants was still alive. The promises were still intact. God was done with the corrupt monarchy and priesthood of national Israel. But through a remnant that survived and their succeeding generations, the promises were kept and the Messiah came. Most of us are Gentiles, not Jews. We live on the other side of the world, many centuries

removed from the events described in that narrative and those prophecies. What’s the takeaway for you and me from these images and this dusty old history? Remember God is powerful. He can bring life and success out of what looks like death and failure. And remember God is faithful. He keeps his promises. God promised Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his descendants. At the time of the promise, Abraham and Sarah had no children and were too old to have any. Sarah laughed when she heard the promise. But a year later, she had a baby and named him Isaac, which means “laughter.” Two thousand years passed between the time of the promise and the birth of the promised one, Jesus, whose name means “savior.” When you’re facing a dilemma that appears hopeless, remember God’s power and trust God’s faithfulness. What looks like the end to us may not be to God.

Church Briefs Episcopal Church of the Epiphany

On Dec. 2 at 9:30 a.m. Lavonne Hart will continue a series of confirmation classes with a study of “Scripture in the Episcopal Church.” At 10:30 a.m. Mike Harber will officiate at a service of Morning Prayer marking the first Sunday in Advent, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/ On Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Epiphany will host a performance of selected choruses from Handel’s Messiah. Those wishing to participate as a singer should report to the church at 1 p.m. for warm-up. Jerry Cunningham will be the conductor. Details for singers are posted at http://epiphanytallassee.org/ messiah

First United Methodist Church

New worship times are 9 a.m. for contemporary and 11 a.m. for 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 through 7th grade. Afterschool care includes devotions, fun activities, mission projects and help

with homework. For more information, contact our church office at 283-2195.

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, call the church at (334) 2832169. “Our Life’s Journey” is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Father Mateusz Rudzik 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.

Elam Baptist Church

Elam Baptist Church is sharing the gospel with all ages. Small groups begin 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 music minister 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

Joe and Kelli Bryant will be speaking at Salem Macon on Dec. 16 at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Kelli is the daughter of Randy and Carol Howell and the granddaughter of Ann Howell Owsley. Mark your calendar and plan to come. You will receive a blessing.

Liberty Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to join us in worship at 574 Liberty Road, Tallassee. Interim pastor Lamar Duke will be preaching a message from Luke 15 entitled “Lost and Found.” Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and morning worship at 10:45 a.m. Dinner will be provided at 5 p.m. Sunday evening and International Mission Study follows at 6 p.m. Wednesday night services begin 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.

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

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.

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. 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.

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Carrville Baptist Church

On Sundays we offer 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 at 283-2221, MondayThursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or visit our website www.carrvillebaptist. com.

Word of Life Baptist Church

Word of Life is affiliated with Carrville Baptist Church and is located in the old church building at 501 Sims Ave. On Sundays, Sunday School is 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 Williams at (334) 283-1010.

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

First Baptist Church Reeltown

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

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.

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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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2018 All-Area Volleyball Team Player of the Year

Madison Traylor finishes off career with strong senior season By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

After losing seven seniors from the 2017 area championship squad, Elmore County needed leaders to step up this season and live up to the program’s expectations. Madison Traylor was the first one to make a mark on the team as the Panthers ran away with their ninth consecutive area championship. “Madison is just a strong leader in everything she does,” Elmore County coach Kim Moncrief said. “She takes everything seriously and is a dedicated player. She was that girl that showed up every time as a leader. We’re going to miss her.” Traylor led the team with 203 kills across 29 matches. She is the AllArea Volleyball Player of the Year. The Panthers finished 21-8 and did not drop a set in area play but fell in the first round of the super regionals. “It didn’t end the way we wanted it to but I wouldn’t trade my senior season for anything,” Traylor said. “I don’t know what I’m going to do without volleyball now.” While Traylor was the No. 1 option on the front row for the Panthers, her defensive abilities did not go

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Holtville coach Alison Franklin took the Bulldogs to the super regionals for the first time since 2011.

Coach of the Year

Franklin builds foundation in first year at helm By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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Madison Traylor led all players in Elmore County with 203 kills this season. She is the All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year.

unnoticed. She finished the season with 153 digs, one shy of the team leader. “She had the mindset

that no one could stop her from being the best she could be,” Moncrief said. “If the challenge was there, she would

work harder and she would never give up.” Traylor was rarely taken off the court this See PLAYER • Page B2

With the 2018 season on the horizon, Holtville’s volleyball program had very little outside expectations. After the Bulldogs won just two matches in the previous two seasons, Alison Franklin was hired as the team’s head coach and it took just seven matches to double the combined win total of the last two sea-

sons. Holtville went on to win 11 matches, including its first area matches since 2015, and earned a super regional berth for the first time since 2011. For those achievements, Franklin is the All-Area Volleyball Coach of the Year. “They know they can win now,” Franklin said. “We’re hoping other girls will come in and want to See COACH • Page B2

FIRST TEAM Libero: Shannon McKee Wetumpka

Outside Hitter: Mirriam Foster, Elmore County After returning from a shoulder surgery over the offseason, Foster returned to the court with a purpose. Foster joined Madison Traylor as the two-headed attack for the Panthers this season, leading Elmore County to a 21-8 record and its ninth consecutive area title. Foster finished second on the team with 139 kills to go along with 103 digs and 32 aces this season. She had a season-high 11 kills in the team’s win over Holtville in the area tournament championship match.

McKee was one of the few stable parts of Wetumpka’s team this season and she played a vital role in the team’s second consecutive area tournament championship. She led the team with 167 digs. Wetumpka coach Margo Thomas said McKee’s presence on the court gave the team a sense of confidence. Early in her first varsity year, McKee was handed the libero jersey and did not disappoint. She will likely be back in the important role next season when Wetumpka looks to make it three area titles in a row.

D-spec: Denisha Reeves, Holtville

Setter: Madison White, Edgewood Academy Despite falling in the state championship match, Edgewood had a tremendous season and finished 28-1. The Wildcats used several hitters on the front row for the team’s strong attack throughout the season. However, if you watched any of Edgewood’s matches, it did not take long to figure out who was the heart of the attack. White, a junior, was supposed to be in a competition to be the team’s starting setter this season but quickly set herself apart to earn the role. White assisted on 65 of the team’s 75 points in its final-four match against Glenwood and followed that performance with 48 assists in the championship match.

Holtville’s resurgence this season was led by a strong senior class and Reeves was in the middle of it all. Holtville coach Alison Franklin said Reeves had been through the rebuilding process and understood what it took to win, which was important for the Bulldogs this season. After returning to the court from a torn ACL, Reeves put together the best season of her career, leading the team with 47 blocks, including three against American Christian Academy in the super regional match. Reeves, who played only on the front row for the Bulldogs, also added 50 kills.

OH: Lotte Preusser, Stanhope Elmore When Preusser left Germany for Stanhope, she brought newfound expectations to the volleyball team. Mustangs coach Virginia Barber said she was a program-changing player and Preusser lived up to those expectations. In her lone season as a high school athlete, Preusser led the Mustangs with 180 kills on 209 attempts. And while her swings always got the attention of the crowd, her impact did not stop there. She also finished the season with 76 digs and 32 aces.

Libero: Brianna Baker, Elmore County As with most players in Baker’s position, Elmore County trusted her to receive opposing serves. The Panthers thrived off the success of their front-row hitters, who needed good set-up passes. Baker, a junior, would often be the one called upon to make the first pass for Elmore County’s attack. Baker was used on only the back row this season and led the team with 154 digs.

HONORABLE MENTION Wetumpka: Erin Douglass (Fr.), Ryleigh Hamm (Sr.); Tallassee: Kayla Jolly (Sr.), Jordan Walters (Jr.); Elmore County: Grace Barlet (Sr.); Holtville: Kaylyn Dismukes (Sr.); Stanhope Elmore: Gabbi Taylor (Sr.); Edgewood Academy: Avery Roberts (Sr.)

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Who will miss out on the College Football Playoff?

n less than one week, the analysis of the final four college football teams will be in full swing and the complaints of those getting left out will already be getting old. On Sunday, the 13 members of the College Football Playoff committee will announce who will be competing for this year’s national championship. Last year, two of the five power conferences were left out and another team decided to claim a championship after not being given a shot at the playoff. This season, there are already two spots locked up but the final two are very much up for grabs. Notre Dame has finished its regular season undefeated and will likely be in the playoff while this weekend’s SEC Championship Game is essentially being played as a quarterfinal. The Fighting Irish will be somewhere in the top three seeds, likely finishing third unless Alabama or Clemson gets upset on Saturday. The SEC champion will definitely finish in the top four but it is possible the Crimson Tide will still be in the Playoff with a loss to Georgia. The remaining one-loss teams will be sitting on edge as they await the rankings on Sunday. After Washington State’s loss last week, the PAC 12 will be left out of the playoff for the third consecutive season. Without any major upsets, that leaves the Big 12 and the Big 10 fighting for the final spot. Oklahoma will first need to defeat Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Sooners would avenge their only loss of the season and finish 12-1, making a great argument for their third appearance in four years. Ohio State jumped back into the conversation with last week’s dominant win over Michigan. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites against Northwestern in Saturday’s Championship Game. However, based off last year’s selection, it feels like Ohio State will need some help from other teams to grab the fourth spot in the playoff. Even if Alabama and/or Clemson lose this week, Ohio State may not finish ahead of either of them. If the Buckeyes do not want to be left out again, they should be rooting for Alabama and Texas this weekend. Ohio State would then be the only See TURRENTINE • Page B3

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Tigers erase second-half deficit to win Lions Club tournament By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The Tallassee boys basketball team responded to a hot shooting night from Alabama Christian Academy with some defensive adjustments, holding the Eagles to just 14 points in the final 14:25 of the game to win 64-56 and earn the championship of the Tallassee Lions Club Tournament. “Any time you can simulate the area tournament style, it’s going to help you,” said Tallassee coach Keiven Mixson, whose squad improved to 4-1. “When you make it to the championship game, it makes the stakes a little bit higher. It’s only going to help you get ready for the postseason.” The Eagles came out with the game plan of putting up plenty of 3-pointers and executed it well in the first half. ACA scored its first 18 points of the game on the long ball and made eight 3-pointers in the first half to take a 34-30 lead into the break. “I kept telling our team they’re not going to keep shooting like that,” Mixson said. “They may make more but we’re right here in the game. They’re going to start missing and I said that’s when we’ll have our opportunity.” The Eagles made two more 3-pointers in the first

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Tallassee’s Tyrek Turner (34) and ACA’s Reece Solar (11) jump at the tip off of the Thanksgiving Tournament championship game. Both players made it to on the All-Tournament team.

minute of the second half and extended their lead to 42-32, forcing the Tigers to call an early timeout in the third quarter.

“We just had to fight through it,” Tallassee forward Tyrek Turner said. “We had to play intense defense and stop them from

shooting to get back into the game.” Tallassee went to a fullcourt press in the second See TIGERS • Page B3

AHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Semifinals (All games Nov. 30, 7 p.m.) CLASS 1A Maplesville (11-1) at Linden (12-0) Pickens County (9-4) at Mars Hill Bible (12-1), Florence CLASS 2A Luverne (12-1) at Highland Home (12-1) Aliceville (11-2) at Fyffe (13-0) CLASS 3A Providence Christian (12-1) at Flomaton (10-3) Randolph County (12-1) at Piedmont (11-2) CLASS 4A Andalusia (9-4) at UMS-Wright (12-0), Mobile Oneonta (10-3) at Deshler (8-5), Tuscumbia CLASS 5A Vigor (12-1) at Greenville (11-2) Central-Clay County (10-3) at Mortimer Jordan (12-1), Kimberly CLASS 6A

Saraland (12-1) at Wetumpka (11-2) Clay-Chalkville (12-1) at Pinson Valley (11-1) Finals Dec. 5 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City (13-0) vs. Thompson (12-1) Semifinal results CLASS 1A Maplesville 29, Lanett 6 Linden 44, St. Luke’s Episcopal 43 Mars Hill Bible 41, South Lamar 27 Pickens County 13, Spring Garden 0 CLASS 2A Luverne 26, Leroy 7 Highland Home 28, Ariton 14 Fyffe 21, Ohatchee 13 Aliceville 38, Addison 22 CLASS 3A Flomaton 12, Pike County 10

Providence Christian 23, Gordo 20 Piedmont 27, Westminster Christian 26 Randolph County 19, Saks 8 CLASS 4A Andalusia 28, Hillcrest-Evergreen 21 UMS-Wright 21, American Christian 19 Oneonta 29, Good Hope 8 Deshler 20, Hokes Bluff 14 CLASS 5A Greenville 27, Ramsay 13 Vigor 27, Demopolis 7 Central-Clay County 35, Etowah 13 Mortimer Jordan 41, Jasper 21 CLASS 6A Saraland 24, Opelika 19 Wetumpka 21, Spanish Fort 17 Pinson Valley 48, Homewood 7 Clay-Chalkville 45, Oxford 9 Semifinal results CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City 34, Lee-Montgomery 27 Thompson 31, Hoover 28

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Elmore County senior Madison Traylor finished with a season-high 20 kills in her final match as a Panther.

Player season and played every point during the team’s postseason run. In the area championship victory over Holtville, Traylor had a season-high 14 kills on just 18 attempts. She followed up that performance with 20 kills on 30 attempts in the team’s loss at the super regional. Traylor’s ability to play anywhere on the court already set her apart from most players in the state but her accuracy this

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season has put her at the top of the list. Traylor connected with 66.5 percent of her kill attempts, also had a 92-percent serve percentage and finished the season with 76 aces. “She’s amazing,” Benjamin Russell coach Magan Ford said after a match against Elmore County this season. “If we’re at a tournament with Elmore County, I’m watching her play … She’s going to get her kills. She’s

probably one of the best players in the state.” Traylor had been a starter for the Panthers since her freshman season. She said people had always told her when she was playing well but she said it means more when its coming from an opponent. “It’s surprising but it means a lot,” Traylor said. “It means all that hard work and dedication pays off and for other people to see it means a lot.”

be a part of it. We are looking to bring in more talent and build something.” Franklin spent 11 years as Horseshoe Bend’s head coach but took on a different role last season during her first year at Holtville. She was the assistant coach for a 1-14 season in 2017 but said the experience taught her more about being a head coach. “As an assistant, I got to learn a lot about the girls,” Franklin said. “There’s so much stress involved as a head coach that doesn’t always happen. That experience helped me as a head coach.” Franklin had the help of a strong senior class this season. Four seniors led the team in four major statistical categories: Kaylyn Dismukes (kills), Denisha Reeves (blocks), Zoe Lowe (assists) and Cyndi Thornton (digs). Franklin said the program owes a lot to the senior class and all its hard work in building the program to where everyone wants it to be. “We are just hoping to change what people think of Holtville volleyball,” Franklin said early in the season. “We had the idea that people thought of us as the easy

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win. We want people to know that we’re here to play and we’re ready to fight.” Entering this season, Holtville had won just 14 sets in best-of-five matches over the last two seasons. In 2018, the Bulldogs won 15 sets in best-of-five matches. In nine of the team’s 11 victories this season, the opponent did not win a set. Other opponents in the area are taking note of Holtville’s resurgence as well. Elmore County coach Kim Moncrief just won a ninth consecutive area championship but said Holtville may not be far off as a challenger. “Coach Franklin is a very knowledgeable coach,” Moncrief said. “She’s a strong competitor and I knew she would be able to add to their program.” While the “easy win” mindset of opponents may be gone, Franklin said the team needs to be ready to take the next step. “They’ve set the bar now,” Franklin said. “This team went to super regionals and that means next year’s team will want to do the same or better. It’s huge for them to work as hard as they did and do something that has not been done in a long time.”

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Tigers drop Tigers two games at Lions Club tourney STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Tallassee hosted four other schools in its 2018 Lions Club Basketball Tournament over the week of Thanksgiving, with the Tallassee boys and American Christian Academy girls lifting the respective trophies. The Tallassee girls lost both of their games to finish fourth. The Tigers fell in the opening game 53-41 to Montgomery Catholic despite 15 points and seven rebounds from senior Ciarra Sullen. The Tigers (1-4) were unable to rebound from the first defeat, falling 62-46 to Elmore County on Tuesday. Sullen once again led the team with 17 points and added 10 rebounds to post her first double-double of the season.

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it’s just a good shot. But we want to know the situation and understand the time management. We didn’t want to give them the opportunity to score.” Hughley finished the game with nine points, seven rebounds and four steals. He led the team with 14 points in the semifinal win over Elmore County and was named to the All-Tournament team. Griffin joined him after scoring 13 points in the championship game. Turner earned the Most Valuable Player honors after averaging 13.5 points and 14.5 rebounds in the two wins. “Our coaches were just telling me to play my game, be dominant down in the post and clean up the glass,” Turner said. “It’s a blessing; I’m just happy I won it.” Mixson hopes his team will use the momentum from the tournament to have early success this season. “This will give the kids confidence going forward and going into area play,” Mixson said.

half, forcing the Eagles more into the paint and leading to eight second-half steals by the Tigers. Tallassee tied the game 45-45 after three quarters and regained the lead with six minutes to go in the game on a 3-pointer by Joshua Griffin. He added two more points on the next play to spark a 7-0 run, giving Tallassee its biggest lead of the night, one the Tigers did not relinquish. “The press really affected them,” Mixson said. “With the momentum of the game, I just felt like we had to do something different and switch something up. I think jumping to that press was a key to the victory.” The Eagles cut the lead back to one possession with less than two minutes to go but, with the Tigers looking to run some clock, junior Sandarius Hughley got an open look and knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Tigers a 62-56 lead to ice the game. “It’s just what you think,” Mixson said. “We think, ‘Don’t shoot it; don’t shoot it,’ but then after he makes it,

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Tallassee’s Sandarius Hughley goes up to the basket during the Tigers win over ACA. Hughley was named to the All-Tournament team after scoring nine points in the final.

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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It is every hunter’s worst nightmare — an accident. Just last week in Tallapoosa County, a hunter fell from his tree stand while trying to climb in. While to some it may seem like a huge task, according to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources conservation officer Johnny Johnson, there are a few simple things to make hunting go safely. One of the first steps is an inspection of all of your hunting equipment including tree stands. “Make sure you examine each piece of equipment ahead of time,” Johnson said. “Check to make sure all pieces of the tree stand are in good order.” There is more equipment needed if you hunt from a tree stand — all for the safety of the one hunting. First Johnson recommends wearing a harness attached to safety lines both while climbing up and down and while in the tree stand. “The harness and safety lines will catch you before you hit the ground,” Johnson said. Johnson has more tips for those while climbing up and down from the tree stand. “Use a hoist line,” Johnson said. “Use it to pull up your gun and pack. The gun can get caught in limbs and cause you to lose your balance and fall. The pack makes you off-balance to start with. The extra weight can cause you to fall.” Other tips and some requirements involve clothing. “Everyone is required to wear 144 square inches of hunter safety orange,” Johnson said. “It has to be visible from 360-degrees and above the waist.” Johnson said it can be a cap but not one with camouflage or large logos. It can be a toboggan

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When hunting deer, there are several safety tips to take into consideration.

or it can be a vest. It’s so other hunters can see and not fire a gun in your direction. For waterfowl hunting, Johnson said a life preserver is highly suggested. “You are wearing so many clothes,” Johnson said. “Your clothes are heavy and restrict movement. Getting wet makes it even worse. A life preserver can help save your life if you fall in the water.” He also recommends dressing in layers to provide a buffer against the cold. Johnson said everyone

purchasing a hunting license is required to have taken a hunter education class. Something to be aware of, according to Johnson, is guns are to be unloaded when transporting them to the hunting areas on public property and is suggested on private property. When it comes to using a gun to take an animal, Johnson said more precautions are needed. “First, properly ID what you’re about to take aim at with binoculars and not with a scope,” Johnson said. “Also make sure you are looking beyond

your target to see what is there. Sometimes it is difficult.” Johnson explained one case where a hunter shot someone because they thought they were firing into a tree line. The line was not very deep and a home was on the other side. The last tip Johnson has might save someone’s life as well. “File a hunting plan,” he said. “Leave a note or message with someone saying where you will be hunting and when you will be back. It can be simple but if you don’t come back, someone will know where to go look.”

one-loss team with a resume good enough to make the playoff. However, Championship Week is never as predictable as you would expect it to be. While an AlabamaClemson-Notre Dame-Oklahoma playoff looks exciting enough, it is definitely not set in stone yet. For this weekend’s games, I’ll take Alabama over Georgia and Clemson over Pittsburgh as the top two seeds will be set by Saturday night. Notre Dame will not have to play in a conference championship but will still grab the 3 seed. Oklahoma will get its revenge on Texas and Ohio State will beat Northwestern. Oklahoma would get the nod over the Buckeyes for the fourth spot. Since I have picked all of the favorites, you have to know that will not actually happen. But if it does, expect another year of Clemson and Alabama playing for a championship and another year of complaints from Ohio State fans and of course, UCF fans. Caleb Turrentine is a writer for The Tribune.

Loser Lions, back to the hardwood and a fish memorial

riting a column the day after Thanksgiving is tough. There are several things on my mind today, so I’ll take a page out of Luke Robinson’s book and give you a splash of a little bit of everything. RIP Franklin, the best fish that ever lived When I first arrived in Alexander City, I didn’t know anyone or anything. One of my first ventures into the town was attending the Alexander City Kiwanis Club Fair. I love carnivals — there’s something about the mixture of funnel cakes, unsafe rides and fair games I can’t help but enjoy. So anyway, I went to the fair and played one of those games where you throw the ping-pong ball into the bowl and if you get one in, you win a goldfish. I spent $5, didn’t win and figured I’d move on with my life. But the guy at the stand sweet-

LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor talked me into buying another $5 worth of balls, and I actually won. (I literally never win anything, so a goldfish was kind of a big deal.) I did all this research about how to take care of a goldfish — ones you win at carnivals almost always die, according to Google. I even asked my Twitter followers what to name him. We settled on Franklin, named after one of the counties I covered in Pennsylvania. Franklin was a good fish. He lived at The Outlook office, was fed by my coworkers and grew so big he required a large bowl with fish amenities. No one thought he would live more

than a few weeks. Friday morning, Franklin passed away. He was more than 1½ years old. He was the best fish that ever lived. We gave him a nice memorial and said our goodbyes. It was sad. The Lions are just terrible You know what else is extremely sad? The Detroit Lions. I’ll admit I didn’t watch the first half of Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bears because I was cooking and driving. But there were several times in the second half the Lions had a chance to put the game away. I’m a huge proponent of Matt Stafford. I’ve always defended him, even going so far as to say he was a top-10 NFL quarterback just a few years back. All that changed Thursday. A pick six is bad enough, but to have a chance to tie the game with under two

minutes to go and in the red zone, an interception in the end zone can’t happen. It’s not all Stafford’s fault, though. The Lions need to invest in a legitimate tight end. Michael Roberts is no good. I still don’t care about the Iron Bowl It was about this time last year I wrote a column saying I had finally picked Auburn over Alabama after being in the state for a few months. At the time, I thought I was set on the Tigers and I had plenty of (mildly) good reasons to pick Auburn. But to be honest, I really don’t care either way. I can’t seem to get behind Alabama because the Tide always win and that’s boring to me. On the other hand, I have enough losers to root for (see above) and Auburn isn’t worth it for me. I do, however, love a good college football game and can

always enjoy one of the best rivalries in the country. So, I just wore my Alabama “Game Day” T-shirt and my Auburn necklace Saturday. Roll Eagle. War Tide. Basketball season is the best Of course I love covering high school football. As I wrote last week, we all pour our hearts and souls into the gridiron. But now basketball season is heating up, and I’m equally — if not more so, I’m being honest — excited about the hardwood. We have the potential to have some pretty good teams in Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties, and Cougar boys coach Jeremy Freeman keeps promising me I’m going to cover my first state championship team soon. So let the games begin. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Tribune.

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Eclectic getting ready for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Season of Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Matt Coker, principal of Tallassee High School, center, has been named District 4 High School Principal of the Year sponsored by American Fidelity. Coker is pictured with Dr. Vic Wilson, Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Executive Director; and Joe Feese, Manager of American Fidelity Education Services Division, Alabama, at the AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference Awards Ceremony.

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School Principals and American Fidelity. Coker is 1990 graduate of THS and has served as principal since 2011. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always an honor to receive recognition and appreciation for doing your job, especially when it comes from

your peers,â&#x20AC;? Coker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank the administrators of District 4 for allowing me to represent them. However, anytime I am recognized for something good, it is a direct reflection of our local board, my staff, our students and our community in Tallassee.â&#x20AC;? Coker was recognized at the 2018 AASSP/ AAMSP Fall Conference earlier this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to congratulate Mr. Matt Coker

for being selected as the District 4 High School Principal of the Year,â&#x20AC;? Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Wade Shipman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our school system appreciates the commitment that he has given to this position since he was hired seven years ago. He has provided excellent leadership to his faculty, staff and students, and he has established a very positive learning climate at his school.â&#x20AC;?

Hundreds of residents and visitors are expected to gather in Eclecticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown area on Dec. 8 for the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas parade, holiday market and tree-lighting ceremony. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get an opportunity to get out there and spend the holidays with your neighbors,â&#x20AC;? assistant town clerk Elizabeth Geer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we had a lot of people come. I know everybody said they had a good time.â&#x20AC;? At the events, visitors will have the opportunity to make contributions to Donalsonville, Ga., which was devastated by Hurricane Michael. Currently, Geer said town officials are looking for ways to get Donalsonville residents involved in the festivities. The holiday market, featuring local food and craft vendors, will start at the Eclectic Warehouse at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The vendors will benefit, and the residents benefit for shopping local,â&#x20AC;? Geer said. Geer said the parade, which is set to start at 2 p.m., will involve local schools, businesses, civic groups, antique vehicles, winners of the 2019 Miss Alabama Cotton Queen pageant, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Geer said last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade included about 70 entries. Immediately after the parade ends, the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tree-lighting ceremony will begin at the warehouse doors. Geer said the tree will later be moved to town hall for the enjoyment of all who drive by, In honor of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent efforts to provide aid to Donaldsonville, Geer said the theme of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events is â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Season of Hope.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We adopted Donalsonville, Georgia, so the theme was played off that,â&#x20AC;? Geer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope that we all have a good Christmas, but I hope that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to provide Donalsonville with a good Christmas as well. I hope everybody comes out and spreads some love.â&#x20AC;?

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