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Woman missing for 11 days located safe BY CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief Crystal Collins is back at home in Tallassee after being missing for 11 days. Throughout that time, Crystal’s husband Jason remained hopeful that his wife would be found safe, and Tuesday morning she was. “She called me this morning,” Jason said. “I am so relieved to have her back.” There are still questions as to how

and why Crystal was missing for nearly two weeks. She even missed Thanksgiving with her family, who Jason said she loves dearly. “I am not sure what happened. She called me this morning and said COLLINS she was lost and couldn’t find her way,” he said.

According to Jason, after getting the phone call from his wife Tuesday morning he called the Montgomery Police Department and Crystal was picked up not long after. “I called 911 and sent the police to get her,” he said. The Herald spoke to Jason while he and his wife were on their way home from Montgomery. Right now, details on the disappearance remain limited.

“We are just getting out of the police station and headed home now,” he said. Crystal went to Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery on Sunday, Nov. 14. On Friday, Nov. 19, around 3:30 a.m. she was discharged from the hospital’s emergency room. Crystal called her husband and told him she was being released from the hospital. The couple has a 9-year-old son and Jason stayed

home with him while a family friend went to pick her up from the hospital. According to Jason, when the family friend arrived at the hospital Crystal was not there, and no one had seen her since she left the hospital, until Tuesday morning. When Crystal’s disappearance was shared on social media, there was an outpouring of concern for her wellbeing from Tallassee and surrounding communities.

Christmas in Tallassee kicks off this weekend BY CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief

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Tallassee Mayor John Hammock will light the Christmas Tree this Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park.

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If you are a fan of homemade camp stew, you should place preorders for the Tallassee Community Development Corporation camp stew sale on Dec 3.

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, it is time to shift into the Christmas season. The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce has a long lineup of Christmas events beginning Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. with the Holiday Market at Veterans Park, across from City Hall, at 3 Freeman Ave. The Holiday Market offers a variety of specialty items. Vendors will offer everything from homemade delicacies, clothing to custom jewelry, wood crafts, Christmas ornaments, and more. Over 20 vendors have registered for the Holiday Market, which is more than double the number of vendors registered for this year’s Holiday Market compared to last year and many of the past years. Continuing Friday evening, beginning at 5:45 p.m. there will be a Children’s Candlelight Processional that will walk to Veterans Park.

Community Development holds preorder camp stew sale BY CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief

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If you are a fan of homemade camp stew, you should go ahead and place your preorders, because the Tallassee Community Development Corporation (CDC) will be holding a camp stew sale on Dec 3. The CDC hosts many events like TallasseeNOW and other fundraisers, however, those events were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “After COVID put things on hold for the Tailgate Partner events, this is the first opportunity since early 2020 for the community to get some of the beloved camp stew,” CDC President Brad Davis said. The CDC is very active in the Tallassee community. “The event will help kick things off for a very busy weekend for Tallassee, which includes the holiday market and Christmas parade,” Davis said.

The Missoula Children’s theater to perform ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ BY CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief The McCraney-Cottle Arts Foundation will host the Missoula Children’s Theater production of ‘Rumpelstiltskin’. Auditions for the upcoming performance will be held on Monday, Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Students from kindergarten through high school are encouraged to audition for a part in the up-

coming performance, which will be held Sat. Jan 15. “The annual Missoula Children’s Theater is the highlight of our local McCraney-Cottle Arts Council,” Director of the McCraney-Cottle Arts Foundation, Jerry Cunningham said. “Through this performance, we are able to involve a large number of our local and surrounding

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The Missoula Children’s Theater group performed ‘The Pied Piper’ in 2019.

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Obituaries HERSCHELL CLIFTON JOHNSTON Mr. Herschell Clifton Johnston died peacefully at his Red Hill home on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at New Watson Chapel Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery with Mr. Johnnie Wood and Mr. Derek Frost officiating, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Herschell is survived by his son, Darrell L. Johnston (Maria); daughter, Melna Ingram; grandchildren, Darren Johnston, Adam Johnston, Richie Thompson (Stacey) and Angel Thompson Glass (Michael Walls); great grandchildren, Trent, Tanner (Dakota) and Trey Thompson, Bryce and Brayden Glass; great-great grandchild, Sophia Thompson; countless nieces and

nephews. Herschell is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lurlene Montez Griffith Johnston; his mother and father, William “Billy” and Susan Johnston; his brothers, William Roy (Louise) and Roscoe (Vernell) Johnston, his sisters, Dorothy (Charlie) Griffith, Odessa (Jim) Estes, Mary Rhodie (Jefferson Coleman “JC”) Boone and Ruby (Moses) Chadwick. Herschell was born July 11, 1925 in Central, AL. He served in World War II in the Navy in the South Pacific theatre. He operated a Higgins boat, or LCVP, during the Tinian, Saipan and Okinawa campaigns. After returning from his duty, he married the love of his life, Montez Johnston, on June 29, 1946. They lived in Red Hill most of their 69 years of marriage. Herschell worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Elmore County

and as a Conservation Officer for 26 years in Macon County, Dale County and Elmore County. Herschell was a Deacon at New Watson Chapel Congregational Methodist Church. He was a loving, giving, caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, gardening, Alabama Football and dancing on Friday nights at the Red Hill Community Center. Pallbearers will be Darren and Adam Johnston, Trent, Tanner and Trey Thompson, and Bryce and Brayden Glass. Special thanks to our wonderful caregivers and Community Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Watson Chapel Congregational Methodist Church, 2753 County Road 407, Eclectic, Alabama, 36024. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama CAROLYN ANN PETERS Carolyn Ann Peters, 80, of Tallassee, died Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her home. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Rose Hill Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. with Steve Schmitt and Rev. Billy Reinhardt officiating. Mrs. Peters is survived by her sons Kim (Theresa) Peters, Keith (Charlotte) Peters, and Klay (Kayla) Peters; her grandchildren Brad Peters, Laura Ashley Peters Harris, Matt Peters, Mallory Rigsby, Kaden Peters, and Bentleigh Peters; 14 great grandchildren; and her sister Mayzell Haynie Segrest. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tallassee Athletic Club.

FRANCIS EUGENE TUCKER Francis “Frank” Eugene Tucker, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Eclectic, AL on Saturday, November 27, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born June 13, 1933, in Lilburn, MO to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker. After graduating from Sikeston High School in Sikeston, MO, Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 19. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as an Air Rescue Medic in the 9th Aeromed Evac Squadron. He logged countless flight hours and numerous missions during his enlistment until he retired after 27 years 9 months of service as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1980. He earned various medals & accolades including the Air Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, AF Commendation Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster, Korean Service Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Device, AF Presidential Unit Citation, AF Outstanding Unit Award with 2 oak leaf clusters and the AF Longevity Service Award with 5 oak leaf clusters. Frank was also a graduate from both the USAF Senior NCO Academy & the Military Airlift Command NCO Academy. One of Frank’s most famous stories to recount was a medical rescue mission that involved retrieving a fellow soldier amid shark infested waters off the coast of Asia. The rescued soldier later went on to write a memoir and included the story in his book. After retirement, Frank & his wife Grace were both very active members of the local Air Force Sergeants Associ-

ation chapter in Montgomery, AL where Frank held numerous positions and titles. Anyone who knew Frank, knew that he was passionate about two things: his military service and his family; his wife Grace who proceeded him in death on May 1, 2020. He and Grace met and married on December 17, 1953.They had to cross state lines into Arkansas for the ceremony because Grace was only 17 at the time. Together over their 67 years of marriage they shared 7 children, lived in multiple states & countries, traveled extensively over the continental United States and loved their little lap dogs. Their love for one another was apparent to everyone they encountered. Frank’s only wish in later life was to take care of Grace and out-live her by 1 day, to which he did proudly. Frank was a devoted husband, father, and Papaw. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were one of his life’s greatest joys. If you were lucky enough to be one of them, you know that tugging on his white beard and a mention of the “two-fisted” stick are engrained in your memory. A trip to their home on the hill meant you would be spreading corn on the back 40 each evening to feed the deer and turkeys, sitting on the backyard swing for a picture, getting a tour of his latest outdoor project on the back of his 4-wheeler, enjoying something Papaw cooked on the grill for dinner and sleeping more soundly (despite the chiming of the living room clock) than you had in ages. He is survived by his seven loving children: Mark F and Leanne Tucker (Dallas, TX). Regina D Gunter (Pension, AL), David E and Carol Tucker (Eclectic, AL), Cath-

Police Reports TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT NOV. 28

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Hillcrest Street. • A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Second Avenue. • Panhandling was reported on Friendship Road.

NOV. 27

• A domestic dispute was reported on First Avenue. • Criminal mischief was reported on Third Avenue. Reckless driving was reported on Tallassee Highway.

NOV. 26

• A noise complaint was reported on Monroe Street. • Panhandling was reported on South Tallassee Drive. • A hit and run traffic accident was reported on Joy Street. • Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • An animal complaint was reported on Little Road. • An abandoned motor vehicle was reported on Highway 229. • A domestic incident was reported on Washington Street.

NOV. 25

• A noise complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue. • Gunshots were reported on Second Avenue. • Gunshots were reported on First Avenue. • A noise complaint was reported on First Avenue. • A noise complaint was reported on First Avenue. • A domestic incident was reported on Washington Street. • An animal complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • Trespassing was reported on North Wesson Street. • A domestic incident was reported on Third Street. • A domestic incident was reported on Lakewater Drive.

NOV. 24

• Criminal mischief was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • A juvenile complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • A juvenile complaint was reported on Gilm-

erine G Marks (Harlem, GA), Joseph A and Carolee Tucker (Aberdeen, SD), Timothy J Tucker (Dallas, TX) and Vincent L Tucker (El Paso, TX). He also leaves behind 13 adoring grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by both parents, all 5 of his siblings (Joseph, Richard, Violet, Martha Jo and an infant bother), his beloved wife Grace and 2 great grandsons (Mason Tucker and Evan Jump). There will be a gathering of family and friends to honor Frank’s life on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, AL with Father Mateusz (Mat) Rudzik officiating. For those unable to attend, the service will be live on Facebook. Burial will follow immediately after at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL at 2 p.m. EST. Arrangements by Linville Memorial Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank Ms. Wanda Sealy, caretaker, for her devotion and compassionate care. Words are not enough to express the family’s heartfelt appreciation to Carol Tucker who has not only been a devoted daughter-inlaw but has also been by Frank’s side over the past 3 years, caring dayin and day-out for him as his personal home health nurse. We all say, “thank you, thank you, thank you”! Honorary pallbearer will be Frank’s grandson Lt. Colonel William “Billy” Tucker who he, not-so-secretly, loved more than any other. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Eclectic, Alabama

er Avenue. • A prowler was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • A suspicious vehicle was reported Friendship Road. • A traffic accident was reported Gilmer Avenue. • A missing person was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • A juvenile complaint was reported on Ransom Drive. • Harassing communications was reported on Friendship Road.

NOV. 23

• Burglary and theft was reported on Birch Street. • A white female was arrested on Gilmer Avenue. • A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard. • A vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • An animal bite was reported. • A suspicious person was reported on Outer Drive. • Theft was reported on North Ann Avenue.

NOV. 22

• A prowler was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road. • A white female was arrested on South Wesson Street. • A vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue. • A disorderly person was reported on Third Avenue. • A tree was in the roadway on Burney Avenue. • A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard. • Trespassing was reported on First Avenue. • Littering was reported Notasulga Road. • Assistance was given to medics on Gilmer Avenue.

NOV. 21

• Panhandling was reported on Peachtree Street. • Panhandling was reported on Gilmer Avenue. • Criminal mischief was reported on South Tallassee Drive. • Reckless driving was reported on Herd Street. • Assistance was given to the Tallassee Fire Department for a fire on Derry Street. • Harassment was reported on Quail Run. Nov. 20 • A domestic incident was reported on Dorman Avenue. • A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

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Local author publishes 14th book BY CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief Tallassee’s Willie Moseley has officially released another new book titled, Bakersfield Guitars: The Illustrated History. The book’s official release date was Monday, Nov. 15. This is Moseley’s 14th book publication. Moseley is also a writer for Vintage Guitar. According to Moseley, his newest book is a hardback, 232 pages “quasi-coffee table book” in format. The book is nine by eleven inches, with full-color pages. The book contains a total of 397 photos. “I’m very pleased with how this turned out,” Moseley said. This book is for guitar enthusiasts of all levels from beginners to seasoned collectors. Bakersfield Guitars: The Illustrated History contains the dynamic chronologies of many Bakersfield guitar brands, including Mosrite, Hallmark, Gruggett, Standel, Encor, Epcor, Dobro (by Mosrite), GM Custom, Melobar, Osborne, and Acoustic. Among the noted musicians whose recollections are documented here are Marshall Crenshaw, Tommy Shaw, Jorma Kaukonen, Jeff Carlisi, Fred Newell, Ed King, Chuck Seaton, Eugene Moles, Jim Shaw, Tim Bogert, Davie Allan, Jackson Smith, and others. For those who are interested in picking up a copy of Moseley’s newest publication, he will be at the Holiday Market on Friday, Dec. 3, from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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“The children will be at the East Tallassee Shopping Center with Miss Claus until they are given their candles and they will walk across the, be professional, and walk over to the gazebo,” Director of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Jerry Cunningham said. At 6 p.m., the Mayor of Tallassee, John Hammock, will light the Christmas tree in Veterans Park. Santa will also be at the Christmas Tree Lighting for photos with children. There will also be live entertainment at Restoration 49 Friday evening from 8-9 p.m. “It’ll be various people from the community providing the entertainment. I know there will be some instrumentals. I’ll probably get some of our men together, we’ll sing a couple of pieces, and there will also be various soloists,” Cunningham said.

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community.” The Missoula Children’s Theater officially began in 1988. Since that time the theater group has hosted more than 1.3 million guests and that list continues to grow. The theater group travels the country two-by-two to set up, produce and perform for audiences across the United State, all in a week’s time. While only a small amount of time is allotted for the Tallassee perfor-

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The Holiday Market will reopen early Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual Tallassee Christmas Parade will begin at 10 a.m. The Fitzpatrick Bridge will be closed to traffic from 9:45- 11 a.m. for the parade. “It starts at East Tallassee Church of Christ and ends at the High School parking lot,” Cunningham said. There will also be plenty to do in the downtown area Saturday morning following the Christmas Parade as the Downtown Christmas begins at 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will incorporate all of the downtown areas. There will be train rides, Santa will be at Grove Station, Mrs. Claus will be at the Chamber of Commerce office. James Lyons, owner of Louie’s Snow Cones plans to bring snow to the downtown area. “It’s going to be very neat. We are hoping for cooler weather so that the snow will last longer than it will if it’s 60 degrees outside,” Cunningham said. There will also be hot chocolate and

mance, the Missoula Children’s Theater has to move swiftly to coordinate the upcoming performance. After the auditions and roles are assigned, the first rehearsal is scheduled for that same evening, and rehearsals will continue until the night of the performance. The Missoula Children’s Theater and the McCraney-Cottle Arts Foundation have been collaborating for over 13 years to bring performances to Tallassee. The children’s theater travels throughout the nation bringing live performances to cities and towns across

carolers at the Downtown Tallassee Christmas. “This should be a lot of fun for the entire community,” Cunningham said. The Tallassee Community Development Corporation (CDC) will be serving up preordered camp stew sales on the corner of Gilmer and S Ann. “This is a way to get back in the swing of things after COVID, and it’s great to participate in this kick-off to Christmas,” President of the Tallassee CDC Brad Davis said. Preorders can be placed at the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce office, located at 303 Barnett Blvd., and at WACQ, located at 320 Barnett Blvd. Preorder tickets are $12. In addition to all the holiday festivities set for this weekend, throughout the holiday season, there will be a spectacular Wall of Lights in downtown. The Wall of Lights is sponsored by Guardian Credit Union and will be located adjacent to the green space on the corner of James and S. Ann Ave., across the street from Studio B.

the country. Because of scheduling conflicts, the theater group did not perform in Tallassee last year. The theater group performed ‘The Pied Piper’ in 2019. The performance boasted a packed house and several households had a family member performing in the production. ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ is a well-known German fairy tale. In 1812 it was collected by the Brothers Grimm in the edition of Children’s and Household Tales. The McCranely-Cottle Arts Council works to “promote and encourage the de-

velopment and appreciation of the fine and performing arts in and around Tallassee by presenting appearances of visiting artists and by sponsoring local artistic endeavors. The group has provided members with various opportunities to see professional performances, from theatre to music, as well as given local students an opportunity to be immersed in the arts. For questions or further information about the upcoming performance or auditions, contact Jerry Cunningham at 283-5151.

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The following column ran as “Bird’s Eye View” in November, 2009. At the time, Super Foods was in its original location on Gilmer Avenue across the street from its current location.

perfect storm occurred last week, when Tallassee was without water for most of the

day. School let out early, so I decided to head over to Super Foods and clock in ahead of my scheduled start time. When I arrived, customers were buying every bit of bottled water we had. The store parking lot was packed with shopping carts. Employees shouldn’t have to chase shopping carts all over creation. People are asked to put them in the cart corral or bring them back into the store. That is a rarity these days. On that evening, there were buggies from Bonner’s all the way to what we call Moccasin Manor – the snake abode between the shopping center and Emfinger subdivision. But I digress. While rounding up the buggies, I spotted the WSFA-TV 12 news van in the parking lot. I thought it might be especially masculine to line up 12 buggies and push them across the lot like the Sasquatch lumbering through the woods in the famous Patterson film. I stopped to introduce myself to Cody Holyoke, the reporter from Channel 12, as he closed the door to the van. “I’m Michael Bird, from Southside Middle School,” I said as the buggies started to slip from my grasp. “Oh, you’re that band director,” he said. (I guess he’s received the numerous emails inviting him to hear the band on numerous occasions.) He said he was there to do a story on the water shortage, and wondered if a member of management was present. Our owner, Gene Lawrence, was standing on the front porch of the store, so I pointed Mr. Holyoke in

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist his direction before trying to get my buggies back under control. The cameraman set up on the sidewalk of Super Foods and recorded customers going in and out. Mr. Lawrence invited the WSFA team inside the store, where they conducted an interview. And here’s where the perfect storm began churning. While Gene was on camera talking to Channel 12, an Asian man, perhaps Vietnamese, hurriedly rushed into the store and accosted me. Grabbing my arm and shaking me, he said, “I need your help!” His cell phone had somehow gone silent, and he said that the store on the other end of the shopping center wouldn’t help him. “Are you smart enough to fix this?” he asked impatiently as he handed the phone over. I promised to try. The phone had the speaker with the line across it, so I knew his phone was somehow muted. Before I could press any buttons, he was shaking me again. “My girlfriend tried to call me and I missed her call. Please help!” It was hard to press any buttons with the man being so impatient. We tried calling my phone, I called his phone, and no sound. No vibration. “So you aren’t smart enough to fix my phone,” the Vietnamese man said. He shook my arm again and said, “show me someone who can fix it.” I gave it to Mr. Lawrence. Because as the perfect storm continued, I had to bust a shoplifter who was stealing candy. And as all this was happening, I heard the unmistakable sound of a recorder being played in the store.

Our fifth graders took them home this month to practice for the Veterans Day assembly. I had instructed the students never to play them in public, including the school bus. This student had obviously ignored that request and was blowing as hard as she could on the recorder. I ran over to her and reached to take the recorder away. “Young lady, I’ve told you about playing that recorder,” I began. Just then, her mom turned around. “Who are YOU?” her mother said, and I began to feel very small. Stepping back, I said, “Ma’am, I am the music teacher, and …” Mama then said, “so it’s you who sent that thing home!” Before things got out of hand, I tried to explain that some people have sensitive hearing and the high pitch of the recorder might disturb the customers. Beyond that, Channel 12 was in the store doing a news story about the water shortage. The girl stopped playing for a moment, but before she left the store, she blew it as hard as she could, with a squealing pitch that reverberated throughout all of Super Foods! Cody Holyoke was out on the sidewalk interviewing customers on camera, and I thought I might still stand a chance for a moment of televised glory. I said to myself, “Self, if you time it just right, you can push those buggies right behind the subject of the interview and be on T.V.” Out I went to gather the buggies spread to the four winds, and racked them up. Just as I approached the front porch of Super Foods, ready for my big television appearance on WSFA, the camera light turned off and Mr. Holyoke began packing up his gear. Michael Bird is a music teacher for Tallassee City Schools and is still a night manager for Tallassee Super Foods.

Firefighters — the unsung heroes

he sky above Surry County, North Carolina, smells of burnt wood and heavy soot tonight. The atmosphere is hazed with a melancholy brown smoke and the forest is eerily calm. The chestnut oaks and the pitch pines creak from the dryness of the air. And a wildfire on Pilot Mountain rages on. The fire started Saturday. From a distance, the top of the mountain looks like a glowing ember of Kingsford charcoal. Three hundred acres have been consumed, and that number will have grown by the time you read this. Andy Griffith was born and bred in Surry County, just 14 miles up the road in the hamlet of Mount Airy, otherwise known as Mayberry. Pilot Mountain State Park is a magnificent place. The Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers in the Old North State, weaves directly through the pinechoked corridor of the park before easing its way into South Carolina. There are trails here with overlooks pretty enough to compromise the well-being of a cardiac patient. On a clear day you can stand atop Pilot Mountain and see halfway to Fiji. Simply put, this is God’s country. Meanwhile, atop this 2,421-foot flaming quartzite rock, fire crews work incessantly, battling wind changes and dry conditions, trying to contain hell. These are men and women who will likely receive no public recognition for their bravery. Which isn’t unusual in their line of work. Firefighters, like all public servants, are accustomed to being overlooked. One of my longtime friends is a career fire medic. He says, “We fly under the radar. I won’t say that we’re overlooked, but most people don’t really stop and think about what we do. But hey, it’s okay, we’re not doing this for the press.” Right now, there are 29,705 fire departments in the Lower Forty-Eight. There are roughly 1,115,000 career and volunteer firefighters in the U.S., an estimated 93,000 are female. The Forest Service employs another 10,000 fire-

SEAN DIETRICH Columnist fighters for responding to wildfires. These are living comic-book heroes minus the Spandex. They reside in your town, in your neighborhood, they sit in the pew beside you, their dogs go potty in your yard. No, you probably won’t see their faces on the national news, but you can see them in the supermarket. Or at Friday-night ball games, sitting in the bleachers, cheering loudly for their sophomores. They look just like you and me, except they aren’t like you and me at all. They are first responders who willingly and repeatedly endanger their lives. What’s more, for many of them, this fatally dangerous occupation is a volunteer gig. And they’re good at what they do. In 2019 there were 1,291,500 fires in this country. The fires collectively caused about 14.8 billion dollars in property damage. That’s billion with B. But here’s the thing: Out of all those fires, there were only 3,704 fire-related deaths. Why so few? Firefighters. These men and women are not only doing their jobs, they’re writing the manual on the profession. In a way, the Pilot Mountain fire is an eerie reminder of the Smoky Mountain wildfires from five years ago. I was working in the area during the Smoky fires. I’ll never forget it. Almost overnight the air turned to ash and the sky became black. The roads were blocked with emergency crews lining the highways. I couldn’t breathe right for two months because of all the smoke. To call the Great Smoky fires “bad” would be an understatement. The fires were scenes straight from Dante’s bestseller. In roughly a month, the Smoky Mountain fires consumed about 10,000

acres, making the wildfires the deadliest in Eastern U.S. history since 1947. And yet—here is my point—only 14 people died. How is this possible? How could such a large fire claim so few? How could this be, especially when you consider that thousands were displaced from homes, and hundreds of brickand-mortar structures were burned to powder? Fire crews, baby. That’s how. It took roughly 800 firemen and firewomen to help contain the fires in Gatlinburg alone. Ironically, last night when the fire began on Pilot Mountain, Mount Airy was holding its annual Christmas parade. The festive floats rolled down the main drag, lit-up for the holidays. It was your typical small-town event. High school bands marched, the public safety vehicles cruised by at point-two miles per hour, and a middle-aged guy dressed like Santa did the screwdriver wave to his fans. But atop Pilot Mountain the NC Forestry Service, the Pilot Mountain State Park Rangers, and a slew of volunteer fire departments from Pinnacle, South Surry, Double Creek, Westfield, Bannertown, Shoals, and Fall Creek, were doing their jobs to make the world a safer place. Firefighters do this kind of thing every day, every month, every year, in Everytown, USA. Career fire workers, fire medics, and firefighting volunteers are always on standby to make sure your family is okay. Although they blend with the rest of America, you come in contact with them more often than you realize. You see their pumper trucks rolling on the highway. You ride past their firehouses and see the garage doors slung open, their turntable ladders ready for business. You know them. So if you get a chance this week, thank these men and women for their service. I promise that your gratitude will surprise them. Because as I say, they don’t do it for the press.

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STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

Inside the statehouse

he new lines are finally drawn for next year’s state legislative and congressional elections. They have just made it under the wire for the late January qualifying deadline and the May 24, 2022 primary elections. The legislature should not be blamed for the late formulation of the lines because the U.S. Census Bureau did not produce the final detail figures until September 30, 2021. Therefore, the state legislature did a Herculean job by getting the lines drawn so quickly. They went into special session almost immediately after they received the numbers. However, their immediacy could be because it affects them immensely. Alabama’s legislature is tasked with drawing their own legislative lines, as well as the congressional lines for their state, as is called for by both the United States and Alabama Constitutions. Folks, that is the reason that the census is taken every 10 years. It is mandatory by the constitution to allow for all congressional and legislative districts to have approximately the same number of people. This rule is referred to constitutionally and legally as the one-person, one-vote rule. Alabama’s Constitution of 1901 patterns mandated reapportionment every 10 years like the U.S. Constitution does for Congress. However, Alabama lawmakers simply ignored this mandate for 60 years. the legislative lines had become so unfairly unconstitutionally out of proportion that it was comical. As a young page, I observed the representation in the House and knew something was wrong. My county of Pike had 25,000 people and we had two representatives and the Huntsville area had grown to over 200,000 people and they had only two representatives. Lowndes County had a population of 15,000 and had one senator. Jefferson County with a population of 635,000 had one senator. The Black Belt had gotten an unfair distribution of seats during the 1901 constitutional approval debate and had not relinquished their legislative power. Finally, the federal courts stepped in and dictated one-man, one-vote districts in the now famous Reynolds v. Sims case in the 1960s, which set the one-man, one-vote principle for the entire nation. It still amazes me that the good people of Jefferson, Madison, and essentially all of north Alabama allowed this incredible injustice to exist for 60 years. The recently completed Reapportionment Session has drawn the new lines for our seven congressional seats, our 35 state senate seats and 105 seats in the state house of representatives, as well as our eight-state board of education districts. It was thought that there may have to be two sessions – one for congressional and one for legislative redistricting. However, we in Alabama dodged the bullet and did not lose a congressional district as was expected. By keeping our seven seats, it made it much easier. However, kudos and accolades go out to the Reapportionment Committees and especially the Chairmen, Senator Jim McClendon (R-St. Clair) and Representative Chris Pringle (R-Mobile). They have worked diligently since the beginning of the quadrennium. Working on reapportionment is a tedious task, however, very important and powerful. They had to be aware of political and legal parameters. We in Alabama are still under the eye of the U.S. Justice Department because of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Therefore, they have to start with the premise that African American voters have to be given preference and there needs to be a proper number of majority-minority legislative districts. They had to begin the congressional redistricting with the fact that the 7th Congressional District of Terri Sewell had to be looked at and protected. The paramount concern was self-political preservation so the most ardent task was protecting the districts of incumbent legislators. The courts have held that partisan and incumbent protection is permissible as long as you do not get too carried away with gerrymandering. The super majority Republican legislature was attentive to what might trigger an adverse judicial ruling on the redistricting plans. Chairman Chris Pringle was very attentive to not creating new Republican districts. They figured that the 77 Republican to 28 Democrat advantage in the House and the 27 Republican to 8 Democrats in the Senate was enough. The courts might see that as regressing or suppressing African American Democratic political power. It was actually difficult to avoid adding new Republican seats because the population growth has been in Republican leaning enclaves. The Democratic Senators and House members are quietly pleased with the plan because it was incumbent friendly. In other words, the cardinal rule in reapportionment is that you take care of yourself first. Party, race, and colleagues come second. Under the new congressional lines, we will more than certainly still have six Republican and one minority Democratic district. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at: www.steveflowers.us.

Why we should double the Pell: For America’s students and economy

s you will see in this column, there’s a mountain of evidence for the value of college, for the skills, as well as the employment and earning numbers. And these don’t even begin to cover the necessity of having more college degrees in America to meet the needs of today’s economy and especially the future businesses for our country. As you’ll see, doubling the Pell Grants would be the best way to achieve this economic boost, more than “free college.” Research from Georgetown University shows that 65% of all jobs in today’s economy will require postsecondary education and training beyond high school, especially in STEM, health care, and community services. The same report also shows “the demand for physical skills has continued to decline over time, except for ‘near vision,’ which is necessary to read computer screens and other types of documentation.” As Market Watch points out in their confirming research, even among the 30%+ of jobs that don’t require any sort of collegiate or associate degree, 91% of those jobs are going to college graduates, by choice of the employer. One of my outstanding LaGrange College students, a football player all set up for graduate school, opted for a career in sales, typically seen as one of those jobs that doesn’t require a college degree. “Sorry Dr. Tures,” he told me as he turned down his original dreams of graduate school. “But they made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.” He’s married (to a fellow LC graduate) and continuing to advance. At a

JOHN A. TURES Columnist recent homecoming, I asked if he was able to use what he learned in college. “You bet!” he replied, documenting how our focus on research methods helped him in his new job. “I don’t see how anyone without a college degree can do this kind of work,” he confided. Evidence also shows that not only are employment numbers are far better for college graduates, but earnings are much higher for those with a college degree. My student and his fellow graduates have discovered what Georgetown University’s researchers found in their analysis of economic needs from college students. “Judgment/ decision-making, communications, analysis and administration will be the four most in-demand competencies in the labor market,” the report reads. And these are all skills I emphasize in my classes, which you can do in higher education institutions with a manageable faculty-to-student ratio like the kind LaGrange College and other liberal arts colleges can offer. If your university doesn’t offer a strong chance to develop these specific areas, consider that in your college choice. We also knew that there will be a shortage of college graduates for the American workforce by 5 million workers. It’s worth noting that this

Georgetown report came out well before COVID-19 struck, and 1.5 million fewer Americans opted for college, so that gap will be even bigger now. We have three choices: (1) watch our businesses that need those college graduates fail for a lack of such workers, (2) import such college graduates from other countries, or (3) bring more high school graduates into college. I think you’ll agree that option 3 is our best bet for the future. Philip Levine of the Brookings Institute tested which would be the best way to expand college for students. “My analysis leads to the conclusion that doubling the value of the Pell Grant is a better solution to increase college affordability. It is a well-targeted policy that will close the affordability gap for lower-income students, leading more of them to enroll. Free College is less desirable because it is poorly targeted, providing extensive benefits to higher income students who will attend college anyway.” If you agree that our present and future economy needs more college graduates, and to be accessible to all Americans, then please contact your elected officials and tell him or her to support the bipartisan Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2021, instead of “free college.” Make sure they incorporate the “Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Program.” John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.

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When trouble comes

was at the dermatologist’s office for my semi-annual cancer screening, wearing the gown that’s open at the back. My phone buzzed. “Please call me,” my wife texted in all caps. I called to find “someone” had left the lights on overnight in her car and the battery was dead. In the midst of helping her decide what to do, the doc and her entourage came into the exam room. I explained apologetically that I needed just a minute. “That’s fine,” she said. “Just stand still and I’ll start on your back.” So while I completed the call,

she began to probe my hinder parts with three female assistants looking on. I suppose it was no time for modesty as I dealt with the crisis of the dead battery and the potential crisis of precancerous spots! The doctor wacked off two suspicious lesions that, fortunately, were benign, and a kindly neighbor pulled his truck into our driveway and jump started the car. So, we survived the crisis of the moment. I thought how often trouble comes when we’re busy doing other things — trouble much worse than I experienced.

MICHAEL J. BROOKS Columnist This happened in our church over the past months. A church member had a government agency show up at his business and declare he had to spend thousands of dollars for site improvements he’d not planned for. Another member went for a routine blood test. His doctor saw something he didn’t like and sent him to a specialist. Another person got a call that her mom in another state had fallen and need-

ed brain surgery. A church staff member learned that a teenager in a former church was in an accident and died a few days later. I’m sure every community of faith can recount seasons of difficulty. In the midst of trouble we often feel no one cares about us. We may even feel abandoned by God. Phillip Yancey wrote, “Where Is God When It Hurts?”—a sentiment commonly expressed. “Why is God letting this happen to me?” we think, and “What’s this all about? I’m trying to be the best person I can be.” I frequently share Paul’s word in 2 Corinthians 1:4 at funeral services where families often feel

this abandonment. Paul said in trouble we receive the “comfort of God.” We have the assurance that he cares for us whether we realize it at that moment or not. Paul went on to say that we use the same comfort to comfort others in their time of need. Thus every experience of trouble is a stewardship. God gives us strength sufficient, and later we can confidently and lovingly share our testimony of endurance to encourage others in their trials. Reflections is a weekly devotional column written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster, Ala. The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com.

Church Briefs BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit

the church website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet

Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee.com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”

OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY

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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 First Presbyterian Church 514 Central Blvd 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 5678144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), El-

more ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231, Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-

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DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Life and sports between haircuts

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Tallassee junior Micah Cole (top right) wrestles with an Elmore County wrestler last week in the Jamie Blakely Duals. Cole went 5-0 on the day and was named the tournament’s MVP.

TALLASSEE DOMINATES

Wrestling team opens season with tournament win By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Tallassee wrestling team opened its season with a dominant performance in the Jamie Blakely Duals Tournament last Tuesday. Tallassee was named the champion of the tournament after going a perfect 5-0 on the day. Tallassee beat Elmore County 53-25, Reeltown 84-0, St. James 4530, Stanhope Elmore 66-12 and Beauregard 70-12. Head coach John Mask liked what he saw from his team in the opening tournament, and he was equally impressed with all 14 weight classes. “Being the first match of the year, you’re nervous and you really don’t know what you have. We have a lot of guys who have wrestled before and I have high expectations for them, and I’d say they exceeded

those expectations. They wrested really well, and we had a lot of guys step up.” Tallassee entered the season with over 30 wrestlers on its team, and in last week’s duals tournament, they were split up across 14 different weight classes and lined up to face each other team’s wrestlers that matched up weight wise. Mask was confident he would have a good team before the season started, and the tournament furthered that belief. “We did really well. We went 5-0 and we had several of our kids went 5-0 and undefeated in the tournament,” Mask said. “We always host this tournament every year right before Thanksgiving, and hopefully get them some matches under their belt. Our schedule gets really tough here soon, so it was nice to start the season the way we did.” Tallassee had six individual wrestlers go undefeated in the tournament on the

day, including tournament MVP Micah Cole. Cole, a junior and third-year wrestler, went 5-0 with some impressive wins on the day. One of his wins came in overtime. After three periods, if both wrestlers are tied, they line back up and the first wrestler to earn a takedown wins. He did that and won his match. Another match he won by decision, so it was a close match, but Cole was able to get a few takedowns throughout the bout and that separated him. “We’ve seen a lot of growth from Micah, not just me but other coaches as well,” Mask said. “I think just not only myself, but other coaches seeing his growth and seeing him coming around. He’s a big strong kid. The way in which he won those matches showed great determination See WRESTLING, Page B2

hen I walked into the Wetumpka Herald office on Monday morning, I decided it was finally time. It was actually way past time, but I finally decided to go through with it. I walked across Company Street and walked into City Barber Shop and finally got my hair cut. It’s not that big of a deal, but it was past time to do it. I am not a big haircut guy. I usually cut it once every six months or so, but this time was a little bit longer. It got to the point where I had the old Justin Bieber haircut, except my bangs could reach my mouth if I held them straight down instead of swooping them like I do. The last time I cut my hair was September of 2020. The reason for cutting it then was because I was going to be in a wedding in October. A lot has changed since that last haircut, both in sports and just in my life in general. Let’s go through a few things. Since my last haircut in September of 2020, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl, and won, in his first season as the starting quarterback there. Drew Brees, the greatest quarterback of all time, retired from the NFL. Yes, he is the greatest QB of all time in my eyes. No, I don’t care that you think Brady, Manning, Rodgers or Montana is. You won’t change my mind. So bite me, Patriots and bandwagon Buccaneers fans. In college football, Alabama won the national championship (no surprise there) since my last haircut. Not only that, but Devonta Smith won the Heisman and was the first receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991. Smith’s quarterback, Mac Jones, was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft and currently starts for the New England Patriots. He has the Patriots sitting with an 8-4 overall record right now, which is already one more win than they had all of last season. Pretty good rookie season he’s got going on. Ed Orgeron was fired from LSU since my haircut, and to people who pay attention to college football, it’s not that surprising. At least he led the Tigers to a national championship a few years ago. The few LSU fans I know love See HAIRCUTS, Page B2

Wetumpka catcher Davis Wells commits to SUSCC baseball By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Wetumpka junior Davis Wells has always wanted to go the junior college route, so when Southern Union State Community College coach Aaron Everett called, Wells knew where he wanted to go. Wells, a catcher and outfielder, committed to play baseball at SUSCC on Oct. 30. Everett called Wells early in October, and the two scheduled a visit. Wells visited SUSCC two weeks later, and he fell in love with the facilities. Not even a week after that, Wells called Everett back and told him he was committing to his program.

“Coach Everett invited me down there, and I knew I wanted to take the juco route pretty early for my development and to keep playing ball,” Wells said. “I wanted to get better on the field and I thought going there would give me the best opportunity to do that. When I saw campus, I was kind of mind blown. I didn’t expect a junior college to have those kind of facilities.” Wells plays both catcher and outfield for Wetumpka high school and his summer league team, but SUSCC is recruiting him strictly as a catcher right now. Behind the dish, Wells excels at throwing baserunners out. He has a 1.85 to 1.95-second pop time to second base, he said. At the plate, he’s

found success at Wetumpka and hit .300 last season with 15 hits, three doubles and 12 RBIs. He was originally a switch hitter but has recently changed to only hit from the left side. He wants to focus on seeing the ball lefty to lefty, and fully focus on one swing instead of trying to perfect two. “Behind the plate, I have a really good arm and I’m confident in my arm,” Wells said. “Throwing my guys is probably my best attribute as a player. I hit from the left side. I used to switch hit, but I decided to just stick to the left side and I just try to hit line drives over the shortstop’s head. I push the ball that way and See WELLS, Page B2

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Wetumpka’s Davis Wells committed to play college baseball at Southern Union State Community College last month. The junior catcher hit .300 with 15 hits and 12 RBIs last season.

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him just for that alone. They pretty much ignore last season and this year. In college baseball, Mississippi State won its first College World Series title. It was the school’s first national championship in any team sport, and it was the Bulldogs’ first title in 12 CWS trips. I was able to cover the team during their run, and what a run it was. In Major League Baseball, we got to see Shohei Ohtani put on a year for the ages. He unanimously was named the American League MVP, only the 19th player to be voted unanimously. He finished the year with a .257 batting average, 46 home runs and 100 RBIs. He also stole 26 bases, and he pitched quite well too. On the mound, Ohtani had a 9-2 record with a 3.18 ERA and 156 strikeouts in only 130 innings. It was one of the greatest seasons ever recorded and quite honestly, probably the best since Babe Ruth’s dual-player days. Also in the MLB, the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series, their first title since 1995 (the year I was born). That came during a year where the Braves looked dead in the water after losing Ronald Acuna Jr., Mike Soroka and Marcell Ozuna before midseason. What a second half and postseason run it was for them. In my own personal life, a lot has changed since then as well. I was a groomsmen in two weddings, got engaged myself, and am currently scheduled to be in another wedding in just a few months. I completely moved states because of my fiancé, who is now an attorney in Montgomery. I left my job covering the Mississippi State beat and took this job, and it’s been a fun ride so far. I got to cover an entire football season and volleyball season in Elmore County, and I got to watch the Edgewood Academy girls win their third consecutive state championship to cap it off. I probably won’t wait another 15 months to get my next haircut. I was simply just lazy and never felt like actually going. I’ve gone a long time without getting it cut before, and this past year wasn’t the longest I’ve done. I grew it out for over two years in college, but got the occasional trim, before donating 10 inches of it one fall. That won’t happen again. Mostly because Gillian probably won’t let me. Especially since we are currently planning our wedding. I’m sure I’ll be instructed to stay well-groomed for that pretty big event.

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The Tallassee wrestling team went a perfect 5-0 in the Jamie Blakely Duals Tournament last week. The Tigers beat Reeltown, Elmore County, St. James, Stanhope Elmore and Beauregard.

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and showed a lot of pride in his wrestling. That impressed a lot of people.” Cole wasn’t the only wrestler to go undefeated on the day, however. The five other wrestlers who were undefeated during the tournament were Rutland Phillips, Bry Hathcock, Land Bell, John Burnham and Caden Griffith. Despite the perfect tournament record, Mask knows there are still areas his team needs to improve on

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good things happen.” Wells has now joined the list of current Wetumpka baseball players who are either currently committed or signed to play with coach Everett at SUSCC. Senior infielder Noah Jones, pitcher Dawson Fuller and utili-

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going forward. He has film of the entire event, and he is going to go back and watch film and see what his team can do better, especially in the individual matches that they lost. There were points that Mask would like to work on, like his wrestlers getting more separation when they are on bottom and getting away from opposing wrestlers that are trying to ride them. “Even in a victory, you can see ways to improve,” Mask said. “There’s a lot of things as a coach that we take notes on and watch film and try to work on. Probably more

ty player Douglas Johnson all recently signed to play at SUSCC. Wells has played with Johnson and Jones nearly all his life, so continuing to play with his current teammates played a big part in his commitment. “That was one of the factors that played into my decision to go there,” Wells said. “It’s good to play with those guys and I’m looking forward to continuing to play with them. I’ve ac-

than anything, we are going to work on takedowns. If you can take down your opponent, you can win. It’s just great to get out there and get the season said and find success.” Mask and his team will have more film to watch this week after 7A Auburn and 6A Prattville visit for a match on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Tuesday’s match with Auburn and Prattville finished later than the Tribune’s print deadline. “Those are two great teams, so we are going to have to wrestle a lot better than we did last week,” Mask said.

tually been playing with Noah and Dawson since I was probably 10 years old, so it will be good to continue playing with them. That was definitely a factor in my decision.” Wells considers himself to be a competitive guy and just wants to win, and that’s shown as Wetumpka has found success over the last few seasons. That also shows in the school he has chosen, as SUSCC has seen steady improvement over

the last three years. After going 20-30 in the 2019 season, the Bison finished the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season with a 12-10 record. But in 2021, they took the next step and finished the year with a 32-21 overall record with an 18-14 conference record. That paced the Bison to a fourth-place finish in the North Division Standings, and they continued that success in the postseason.

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WEDNESDAY • DECEMBER 1, 2021

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Vol. 31, No. 47

PET OF THE WEEK

HSEC NEWS By Rea Cord After the hectic pace of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday, this coming Tuesday, 30 November, has been designated as “Giving Tuesday.” If you would like to donate to our shelter on Giving Tuesday but aren’t in the area to stop by since it is a work day, you can donate via Credit Card or PayPal on our website (www.elmorehumane. org) or our Facebook, or you can call us at the shelter (334-567-3377) and we can take a credit card donation over the phone (MC, VISA, AMEX, Discover); or you can send a check to us at HSEC, 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092. We also have an Endowment Fund with the Central Alabama Community Foundation if you are interested in donating to that for our long-term future! While we hope and encourage everyone to shop locally, if you are on-line shopping and shop via www.Smile.Amazon.com you can choose our Shelter to support with a small percentage donation from all of your shopping. We have also had a Wish List on Amazon but recently found we have to rebuild it for some reason, so will get that taken care of this week, but of course any donations of pet food, cleaning supplies and the like can be shipped straight to us and are most appreciated. Another site popular with pet lovers is www.chewy.com and we also have a Wish List of items there so you can go to and order for our pets. The link to search for us is at the bottom of their home page, “Donate to a Rescue.” Right now donations of Pedigree Dry Dog or Puppy Food are our biggest need. 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 Thu, Fri & Sat from 9-3 and is open to receive donations those same three-days from 9-Noon. While at our Thrift Store please thank our Volunteers who work so hard receiving, sorting and selling all of the donated items on behalf of all the animals we all work so hard to help. Want a personalized gift for a fellow pet lover, or yourself? We are also able to make custom engraved pet ID tags (as well as luggage tags and military style dog 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 to include Auburn & Alabama tags! We even have medical alert tags for those pets that might be on medications or have special needs. For a measly $10 your pet can gain invaluable protection in the event they become lost. And – hint, hint, tags can be used for lots of things – luggage, pet crate ID, school book bags, even cool jewelry perhaps! Stop by the shelter during our normal business hours of Mon thru Sat and we will be thrilled to make tags for many uses! Rea Cord, M.S., Executive Director, Humane Society of Elmore County

PET OF THE WEEK – MANDY

Mandy is a typically talkative but super sweet hound mix girl, 15 months old, about 45 lbs. She is housetrained, very playful, great with other dogs. Sadly, Mandy came back to us due to her owner’s ill health. Mandy was well loved so let’s find her another home where she will be just as loved. Our adoption fees are $100 for

dogs & $50 for cats under one-yearold; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting

Mandy or any of our pets, please first email us at hselco@bellsouth. net for our Adoption Application. Once that is cleared, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet & adopt. We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

CommunityCalendar DECEMBER A Downtown Dickens Christmas: A Downtown Dickens Christmas will be held on December 3-4 from 5 to 8 p.m., where you’ll be transported back to scenes from “A Christmas Carol” with period costumes, photos with Father Christmas, authentic vendors, and decorated downtown businesses. Christmas on the Coosa: Dec. 11 begins with two Character Breakfast Sessions at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. From noon until 7 p.m. there will be arts and crafts and food at Gold Star Park. There will be live entertainment on the stage at Gold Star Park from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a car show beginning from noon until 3 p.m. There will be children’s activities from noon until 4 p.m. at Gold Star Park. Pops Band will take the stage at the park at 3 p.m. The Nigh the Light Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. and the skiing Santa and a fireworks show, which starts 7:30 p.m. will end the evening of events. The Kelley Artists Market: Dec. 2-11 The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery will offer original oils, jewelry, pottery, photos, pastels, abstracts, quilts,

here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more information. ONGOING EVENTS OPEN MIC: The Equality PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to a yearlong hiatus, Preschool 9 p.m. every second Friday of Storytime has resumed at the the month at 560 Highway 9 in Wetumpka Public Library. The Equality. There is no charge but first story time was held on donations are welcome as they Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share at 10 a.m. during the intermission. ECLECTIC TOWN RED HILL COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Eclectic Town Council Community Club Meetings meetings are held on the third are held every second Monday Monday of each month at of the month. Join the Red Town Hall. Council meetings Hill Historical Preservation begin at 7 p.m. with work Association in the auditorium of sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. are held in the Dr. M. L. to discuss upcoming events. Fielder Municipal Building, MOUNT HEBRON 145 Main Street. CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come NAACP MEETINGS: The join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Elmore County Branch No. Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday 5026 of the NAACP meets at school begins at 9 a.m. followed 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday by worship service at 10:30. (executive committee) and There is also a Wednesday night every fourth Tuesday (full Bible study at 7 p.m. For more membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025 Lancaster St. in Wetumpka. LUNCH AND LEARN: LIVING WORD: You Lunch and learn Tuesdays with belong here. You and your Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly family are always welcome ornaments, glass, knits, and cards by 20 artists. For more information, call 334-478-3366.

Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www. Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@ gmail.com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/

Wetumpka. Call 334-567-0476 for more information. AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka. RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments. MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August. CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.