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VOL. 118, NO.33

Students ill after taking anti-seizure meds

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

A Holtville High School student was said by local law enforcement and county school officials to have distributed anti-seizure medication to roughly five other students, some became ill and all five were taken to a hospital for evaluation. Elmore County Schools Superintendent Andre Harrison said in an issued statement that it was con-

firmed some students had become ill during class Thursday. “The decision was made to transport them to the hospital as a precaution,” Harrison’s statement read. It said due to privacy rights no additional information could be given, but school officials had been “in touch” with the students’ parents. All five of the students who took the anti-seizure pills are “well” as of Friday morning, the statement indicated.

However just how much trouble any, if not all, of the students might be in is still unclear. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said an off-duty deputy at the school as a student resource officer responded to the juvenile drug experimentation gone bad. “They were dealing with a 16-year-old high-school student that had possession of some anti-seizure pills for whatever reason that fellow decided he would, See PILLS • Page 3

Bark in the Park event slated for Sept. 18

Wetumpka rates high on tax friendliness

By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

A recent study by a New York based technology company, which uses financial modeling concepts to provide advice on major financial decisions, rated Tallassee and Wetumpka as the number one and number two most tax friendly retirement spots in Alabama. The SmartAssets study’s methodology is based upon easily obtainable tax information for a certain class of citizens. The study used a base $50,000 income to ascertain how individual city tax policies would impact a retiree. According the hypothetical numbers plugged into the system, a retiree would receive $15,000 for Social See TAXES • Page 3

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Bass tourney draws 24 teams, raises funds By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor

The 33rd annual Rumbling Waters Team Bass Tournament saw 24 teams compete at the event sponsored by the Wetumpka Exchange Club Saturday. According to event organizers, the total was down from earlier years, but the anglers who did turn out has perfect day of bass fishing on the waters in and around Wetumpka.

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Two-man fishing teams started the day on the Coosa River at 6 a.m. and anglers had the option of fishing in the Coosa, Alabama and Tallapoosa rivers. The top prize was $2,000 for total weight based upon five fish, along with $250 for the team with the biggest fish. Anglers stayed out on the waters until the 2 p.m. weight in time and paid $100 per boat for the opportunity to fish in the tournament. See FISHING • Page 3

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Brothers Jim (left) and Stan White collected a check for $2,000 as the winners of the 33rd Annual Rumbling Waters Fishing Tournament held in Wetumpka Saturday.

A local animal shelter will hold its annual park event where hundreds of dogs, and their owners, come out to fraternize in what was described as a celebration of the bond between people and their pets, “primarily dogs.” But that was only because it would be difficult to coral cats around Ft. Toulouse for an entire afternoon, said director of the Humane Society of Elmore County, Rea Cord. This will be the shelter’s 11th annual Bark in The Park, where Cord said anywhere from 500 to 700 people, and nearly, as many dogs would gather for a number of K9 themed activities and demonstrations. “It’s kind of a celebration of pets and you know just dogs because you can’t really bring other pets out there too well, but you know owners, loving their dogs and supporting the shelter and having a good time in the park,” said Cord. The event is set to open on Sunday,

Crews of linemen with an electric cooperative’s local branch went to Florida over the holiday weekend to help with restoration efforts to those hit by Hurricane Hermine, and it was said they would be returning home soon. There were about three crews from Central Alabama Electric Cooperative that left last week to coordinate efforts with two Florida-based coops as they worked to get the power on for residents in Hermine’s wake.

A communications specialist with CAEC said they joined with other coops from across the state that travelled to the affected regions of the panhandle. One of the crews went to the Tallahassee area, where local media reported that as of Tuesday there was still a large percentage of the region without power. “I think they’ve pretty much been working 18-hour shifts, so I don’t think they’ve had the time to really do much of anything other than work and sleep.” See HURRICANE • Page 5

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Three crews from Central Alabama Electric Cooperative went to northwest Florida to help restore power to the area affected by Hurricane Hermine, and the people it left without electricity for days.

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Obituaries Enola Gore

GORE, Enola Gail Madison; a resident of Montgomery, Alabama was born on February 13, 1953 at West Point Military Reservation in Highland Falls, New York and passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the age of 63. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Wetumpka. Funeral services are Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. James Troglen officiating. Interment will follow at Pine View Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gore is survived by her mother, Wilma Louise “Lou” Madison; special aunt, Mary Needham; and a host of other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel F. “Sam” Madison; and brother, Samuel F. Madison, II. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net

Julius E. Dunn Jr.

Dunn, Julius Ethelbert, Jr. MD (Dr. Beau) age 80, was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Kendall Dunn (Ebba) for 54 years. He was the second son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Julius Ethelbert Dunn, Sr. of Wetumpka. He is survived by four daughters: Margaret Berridge Dunn Darnell (Michael), Madison, AL; Katyleene Kendall Dunn McCall (Scott), Dunn Tallassee, AL; Elizabeth Stovall Dunn Puckett (Jeff), Wetumpka, AL; Josephine Hogan Dunn Borer (Cory), Sheldon, IA. His grandchildren are Amy Catherine Darnell, David Michael Darnell, Amanda Margaret Darnell, Daniel Aaron Darnell, Jonathan Kendall McCall, James Turner McCall, Julia Ruth McCall, Virginia Stovall Puckett, Mary Margaret Borer, William Dunn Borer, Ada Louise Borer, and Joseph YinYan Borer. His oldest brother is William Berridge Dunn, whose wife, Sarah Louise, is the sister of Dr. Beau’s wife. His younger brother is the Rev. Patrick Hall Dunn (Phyllis), Mobile, AL. He spent several years at Starke School in Montgomery, but graduated from Wetumpka High School where he served as President of the Senior Class in 1953. While attending the University of Alabama he was a member of and served as President of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. While in medical school at University of Alabama at Birmingham he served as President of his class for all four years, and as the President of

the Student Body. He served as house manager for 3 years for Nu Sigma Nu medical fraternity. In 1960 he was selected as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He graduated with honors in 1961. He interned at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital from 1961-1962. After internship he went into training in Pensacola, Florida to become a Naval Flight Surgeon. After completion of his training, he and his wife moved to Jacksonville, FL were he became the senior medical officer with Fleet Air Wing Eleven. In 1966 they moved to Wetumpka where he joined his father in the practice of family medicine, where they practiced together until his father retired in 1983. Spencer J. Coleman, MD, joined his practice in 1990. Dr. Dunn thoroughly enjoyed practicing with his father and Dr. Coleman. During the years in Wetumpka, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of 1st National Bank of Wetumpka and First Community Bank. He was on the Elmore Community Hospital Board and served as Chairman for several terms. He was Chairman of the Board of the Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board for many years. During his tenure a multi-million dollar facility was built to serve the growing population of Wetumpka. In 1970 Dr. Beau and his wife donated and moved the building which became the sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Church and were instrumental in supervising the construction of the church and the adjoining parish house. During the years of being a member of Trinity Church he served on the Vestry for several terms as well as being the Senior Warden for the Vestry. He was Chairman of the Fifty Year Reunion at Trinity in 1999. His parents, along with other members, were instrumental in planning and constructing the first building at Trinity. Dr. Dunn had a persistent and strong conviction that being in Wetumpka with its people was one of the greatest blessings of his life. He was an excellent physician who truly loved his family, patients, and his staff. Visitation was on Sunday August 28 from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka, AL. Services followed at 3:00 p.m. with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Burial was on Monday August 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery, AL. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Building Fund of Trinity Episcopal Church, 5375 US 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Pallbearers will be Michael Darnell, Scott McCall, Jeff Puckett, Cory Borer, Will Dunn, Walter Dunn, John Buettner, and Patrick Dunn. Online Guest Book available at www. gassettfuneralhome.net

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Area Calendar September 11

Sunday is homecoming at River Road Baptist Church. We would like to invite everyone to come and join us in our homecoming celebration. Preaching is at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow. Everyone is always welcome to come and worship with us. We look forward to seeing you there.

September 13, October 11, November 15, January 10, February 4 and March 14

The Wetumpka Public Library, along with the Elmore County Museum, invites veterans and family members to sign up and participate in a free monthly reading discussion program on the experience of war, beginning September and ending in March. Discussions will be held in the Elmore County Museum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: September 13th, October 11th , November 15th , January 10th , February 14th , and March 14th . All books and films will be provided for each participant in advance of each discussion. Recent veterans of the global war on terror are particularly encouraged to participate.

September 17

A Fall Migration Walk will be held at the Fort Toulouse/Fort Jackson National Historic Park located at 2521 W. Fort Toulouse Road in Wetumpka at 7 a.m. The event is a collaboration between the park and Alabama Birding Trails and will consist of a bird walk, sign unveiling and a French Colonial historical reenactment.

September 19

The annual Taste of Eclectic is scheduled for September 19. The event will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. at the Elmore County High School Cafeteria. The cost of the event is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Funds go to support the Veteran’s Park in Eclectic.

September 20

Seeing Is Believing is the theme of the next Tuesdays with Kelly meeting when Kathie Buntin and her mother, Bennie Kennedy, from Dothan Alabama will discuss flower arranging for the church altar. The door prize will be a devotional booklet “Seasons of Hope and Encouragement” written by Cindy Childress. Music will be provided by Mary Wolfe. Drinks and dessert are compliments of the Rumbling Waters Arts Club so bring your sack lunch to this “lunch and learn” event at noon on the third Tuesday of each month at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery 408 South Main Street in Wetumpka, Alabama. Free and open to the public.

ONGOING EVENTS CHILD FIND: The Tallassee City School System is launching its annual campaign to assist children—birth to age 21—who have disabilities and may need special services. The campaign urges parents, service providers, and concerned citizens to contact Child Find, a program to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities or children who are believed to have disabilities. The Tallassee City School System wishes to notify you of the availability of special education services in our public schools. If you have questions regarding our programs, or if you wish to refer a student, please contact Lynell Carr at (334) 2835675 or Child Find (Alabama Department of Education) at 1-800-548-2547.” ART EXHIBITION: There is a free exhibit of sixty-five works of art by the late Priscilla Crommelin featuring vibrant still life and floral paintings, portraits and landscapes at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery. SATURDAY NIGHT JAMBOREE: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month is the Highway 231 Saturday Night Jamboree at the Alabama League of the South Cultural Center Building at 12814 Highway 231 North in Wetumpka. There will be country, gospel, and rock and roll music in a good atmosphere. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be line dancing, no alcohol, no smoking and no charge. Donations accepted for upkeep of the building. Contact Ray Funderburk at R&R Music and things at 334-991-4682 or 224-8509804 with questions. SANTUCK FLEA MARKET: First Saturday, March-December, dawn to 2 p.m in the area surrounding Santuck Baptist Church. An outdoor flea market with booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, novelties, imports, food and more. Free admission to the public with free parking available. For info, call 334-567-7400.

BLUEGRASS JAM: First Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All acoustic instruments welcome - guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, singers. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and listeners. For info, call 334-578-9485. SIT AND SEW: First Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. All sewers and knitters welcome. Bring your own sewing machine or hand-sewing project. Assistance and encouragement to help you through your project. Ironing board and iron provided. Free. For info, call 334-578-9485 or visit www.arrac.org. POTTERY CLASS: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka For age 16 and older. $80 for four classes or $20 per week. Taught every Saturday by Rick Bowman. Bring your own tools or use art center tools. Center provides other supplies. For info, call 334-313-1646. CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Saturdays, 11 a.m. at the Alabama River Region Arts Center, Wetumpka. For ages 12 and older. $32 for four classes. Taught every Saturday by Cliff Wayne. For info, call 334-300-9394. MASTER GARDENERS LUNCH AND LEARN: Second Tuesday of each month, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Elmore County Extension Office, Wetumpka. Hosted by the Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association. Free and open to the public. Bring a sack lunch, drinks provided. For info, call 334-567-6301 or visit www.aces. edu/counties/Elmore/. NAACP MEETINGS: Elmore County Branch NAACP Executive Committee meeting every 3rd Tuesday 6:30pm at MLK Center 200 Lancaster St, Wetumpka Elmore County Branch NAACP regular monthly meeting every 4th Tuesday 6:30pm at MLK Center 200 Lancaster St, Wetumpka. HHS 50’s AND 60’s CLASS REUNION: Several members of Holtville High School Alumni are planning a reunion that will span two decades - the 1950’s and 1960’s. This first-time reunion will be held on November 11, 2016 at the Holtville Gymnasium beginning at 1:00 in the afternoon. Each class that has a reunion planning committee is asked to contact their classmates to relay this information so that “HHS 50’s and 60’s Reunion” will be a great success. SENIOR ACTIVITIES: “Prime Time” activities at the Wetumpka Senior Center, held at the Fain Center, 120 Cotton Street for those 55 and older: Regularly Scheduled Activities Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Cost is $1.60 donation if possible. SilverSneakers Classic Exercise Class - M, W, F at 9:30 a.m. - total body toning and muscular strength SilverSneakers Circuit Exercise Class Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - cardio workout SilverSneakers Yoga Class - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. - deep breathing, stretching, muscle relaxation Bridge Club - Wednesdays, Noon to 3 p.m. Audio Book Club- second and fourth Monday of every month at 1 p.m. - enjoy listening to a book on tape while knitting, crocheting, sewing, etc. NEW REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES DIY Classes - Every first and third Monday at 1 p.m. Do It Yourself Classes to learn to make things you can use around the house, including soap, lotions, crafts and decorations. Uno Wednesdays - 1 p.m. every Wednesday take part in a rousing game or two of Uno. Sock Sisters - 1 p.m. every Thursday come and make non-slip socks to give to nursing home residents. Volleyball - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for an intense game of volleyball, using a beach ball! Bridge - Wanted: Bridge players for afternoon Bridge Club. Meets Wednesday afternoons Noon to 3 p.m. NOTE: For info on any Prime Time event, call 334-567-1335. ECLECTIC: The Eclectic Senior Center is open every weekday until noon. For more info, call Deborah Rowe at 334-541-3581. Tallassee Recreation Center Community Announcements Funtastic Fort reservations for the pavilion or gazebo are made by calling the Recreation Department office at 283-4726. The fee for the pavilion is $40 for a twohour period and the fee for the gazebo is $15 for a two-hour period, fees must be paid prior to the reservation date. SSI INFO: Social Security will no longer be coming to Tallassee; their website is www.socialsecurity.gov or 800-772-1213.

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Security, $10,000 from a private pension, $15,000 from retirement savings and $10,000 in wages. Of course the figures are merely hypothetical, but for those whose numbers deviate, they can use a sliding gauge to assess their numbers and the tax friendliness of communities throughout the state. In order to come up with a tally of expected taxes, standard exemptions and deductions were used. In determining property taxes, the study divided median property taxes paid by median home values in each city. A weighing system was used for each type of expense or tax retirees may face based upon the significance of that tax on the retiree’s bottom line income. Meaning that income tax receives the most significant weight, followed by property, sales and fuel taxes. According to the study, Tallassee and Wetumpka retirees making $50,000 both would pay $6,256 income taxes and a 0.29 percent property tax rate. For Tallassee sales tax was calculated at $766, while

Wetumpka was a bit higher at $880. Tallassee was $17 higher on fuel taxes at $291 to Wetumpka’s $274. Tallassee rates a 58.19 in tax friendliness while Wetumpka rates a 56.28. Other cities in the top 10 included Attalla, Greenville, Harvest, Roanoke, Meridianville, Boaz, Fort Payne and Guntersville. According to the study, Alabama is in general a tax friendly state for retirees. The study states, “Retirees who own a home in Alabama benefit from some of the lowest property tax rates in the country. On the other hand, sales taxes in Alabama rank as the third highest in the U.S.” Property tax rates in Alabama are effectively 0.43 percent according to the study, with an typical homeowner paying only $528 annually in property taxes, which is about one-fourth the national average. Tax benefits in Alabama also include the fact that Social Security and public pension benefits are not taxed in Alabama.

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Sept. 18 around 1:15 p.m., she said, with the Wetumpka Police Department and a demonstration from officers of its K9 unit. A number of “interactive demonstrations” are planned at the event where pet owners can get their dog involved in either agility courses or “nose work” hunts. The dogs, Cord said, would go in, out and around obstacles and over jumps following courses beset with ramps and tunnels. However any dog could do “nose work,” she said, as they literally use their nose to seek out objects. “They have a lot of fun doing it, so it doesn’t matter if the dog’s old, young, big, little, it doesn’t matter,” Cord said. A number of vendors are scheduled at the event, along with refreshment stands. There will also be a “microchip clinic,” where Cord said for $25 anyone that needed a “chip” for a their dog could get one along with its registration, “you can’t beat that,” she added. A pet photographer will take professional pet photos, and there will be a kissing booth, she said with as Cord

described them, a “big ‘ol couple of dogs that love to give kisses.” Later in the afternoon a “Pup Parade” will commence to show off the adopted pets and their adopted pet parents, or anyone else that wanted to join along, she said. For some the annual event is a chance to gather in a sort of family reunion, with HSEC staff. She said there is a big group of “repeat attendees.” “We have many people that never miss Bark in the Park, they’re there with us every year, … and it’s great to see a lot of our adopted dogs that for us is always a blast,” Cord said. The event is scheduled to run from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., with a $5 admission for anyone over 13. It is one of the shelter’s four major events, Cord said, and the last major of the year that the county’s humane society would be holding. Cord said the time and date was deliberately chosen to be on a Sunday afternoon from so there would be no competition with either church or Alabama football.

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a juvenile probation office about the incident. The sheriff’s department, he said, does not handle juvenile matters such as that, and it would be referred to Elmore County Juvenile Judge Patrick Pinkston “I think he is probably going to have to answer to that in front of the juvenile judge,” Franklin said. As to the legal ramifications of handing out the medication, however, Pinkston’s office said due to the juvenile nature of the students involved they could not give any comment.

Fishing The Exchange Club donates the funds to the Youth of the Year Scholarship Fund, which is set up for students in Elmore County. The club also participates in the national project Anglers for Kids. “All of the money we make, it goes back into the city and the county,” tournament organizer Haywood Robbins said during a previous interview. Of the 24 teams who

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Pills I guess, voluntarily give out some of his pills to five other students,” said Franklin. Those that partook quickly succumbed to their collective symptoms, which were reported to have ranged from nausea to headache. Franklin said the Central Alabama Drug Task Force had an officer on the scene along with deputies to question some of the students, and the 16-year-old classmate distributor. He said it was his understanding that a meeting was being held in

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The subject of “drugs and chemicals” are listed as Class IV major offenses in the Elmore County Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, found on the Elmore County Public Schools website. A Class IV offense it says results in a filed police report and petition signed with Elmore County Judicial System. Under this rule, students would be assigned immediately either to their home pending an expulsion investigation, or to an “Elmore County Alternative Program.” The student, the guide-

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participated in the event this year, several claimed cash prizes. The event paid out to five places as well as one winner being recognized for the biggest fish. Last year’s winners Jim and Stan White took home first place again this year with just over 15 pounds to net the $2,000 first place prize. Angler Buddy Coleman brought home big fish honors with a 4.42 pound bass taking home a check for $250. The event was not just

a fishing tournament, as participants were able to bid on a variety of items. Venture Outdoors TV show Co-Host Rick Redmon was on hand to handle the auctioneering duties, which included food donation prizes from area restaurants, a power drill, a cooler and an assortment of other items. A final tally of the funds raised from the tournament were not available as of press time.

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Some like it hot, but not me JODY FULLER Guest Columnist

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t got so hot in Iraq that I promised myself that once I got home I’d never complain about the weather again. Yeah, that didn’t last very long. It’s human nature to complain. We just can’t help ourselves. When it’s hot, we want it to be cold. When it’s cold, we want it to be hot. I’d settle for year round “football weather.” I hate being hot. It used to not be a problem. I grew up in a house with no air conditioning. We had box fans. I was conditioned to live without cold air. I was basically Les Stroud, Survivorman. In the late nineties, I lived in a house that didn’t have central heat and air. It was an old shotgun house with window units on each of the far ends of the home. A couple of the rooms didn’t have doors, so I had to put sheets over the doorways to trap in the cold air. If the A/C was not on, it got so hot that my friends would feel the door to check for a backdraft before coming in. It was toasty, and for the most part, I was okay with it. When I’m outside, I don’t mind being warm and am usually quite comfortable. I have a hard time distinguishing between 65 and 75 degrees, but can easily feel the difference in 70 and 72 inside my house. A while back, some of my friends jokingly called me “old” for being comfortable at 70 degrees. They keep their thermostat much lower than that. My home is comfortable, but old people do keep their homes warm, and that’s just fine with me. It’s how they were raised. Furthermore, it’s their home and their bills, so my hat is off to them, but sometimes when “viztin,” I want to take off my shirt

and pants, too, while they’re wearing a flannel shirt and blue jeans. Holy Hestia, Goddess of Fire, some like it hot. I was in a home recently where the thermostat read 86 degrees. That temperature outdoors is nice. That temperature indoors is worse than waterboarding. My friend Adrian was recently in a home with similar conditions and made a great observation. Oftentimes, it’ll be a thousand degrees, and they’ll have the ceiling fan running, but it’s running at the lowest speed possible. It’s as if it’s not actually on. It’s like the wind is moving it. You can actually see all five individual blades rotating, whereas mine runs fast enough to power a ski boat. It looks and sounds like it’s about to fall out of the ceiling. On the rare occasion you do visit one who is actually running the A/C, make sure you close all doors immediately and keep them closed. They can be on the other side of the house in a narcoleptic coma, yet if the door is momentarily left ever so slightly cracked, the Force awakens them. “Who left that door open? Somebody close that door!” they yell. Some people bring candy and crosswords when they visit. I’ve started bringing plastic and caulk. I remember going to my mawmaw’s house in the boonies of Tallapoosa County when I was a kid. She had a candy dish filled with hard candy and every time I’d go to pick out a piece, I’d wind up picking up the whole thing, because they were all melted and stuck together, and that’s a memory I wouldn’t change for the all the air conditioning in the world. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

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Football a microcosm for divides W ith football season now in full swing as college football kicked off this weekend, I am always struck by how sports in general speak to our collective consciousness. In the South, football especially takes on a whole new meaning when viewed from an overall consciousness. In many respects football can be seen as a microcosm of life, especially in how we interact with one another. Over the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to cover high school football games around Elmore County, during those games I have seen excellent displays of sportsmanship and personal interaction that should be commonplace throughout our country. While there are some heated rivalries, generally parents and fans of high school teams remember that the games are for the kids. College football on the other hand is a completely different matter. I always find it interesting how people who are college fans behave towards fans of other teams, especially those teams that are considered hated or rivals. Some treat the situation similar to the example I provided for the majority of high school fans. They

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simply treat the game as a game, and the athletes as young men competing in a sport. Others enjoy good-natured ribbing and “trash talking” but otherwise keep the situation civil. Another group though is more vocal and generally spews a bit more hate at their rivals and opposing teams fans. Still others take the hatred to a more extreme level, spewing hatred towards their opposing fan bases and the teams they root for. In many respects then college football can be seen as a microcosm of society in general. We have groups of people who can get along with everyone, even those with differences from themselves. We have another group that pokes some fun at others, but does so in a good natured way, sometimes to the level of being offensive, but not done with intentional malice. The third group consists of those that show dislike towards others,

but generally do not act upon that dislike, other than to be vocal about it. The final group is the most concerning and in addition to spewing its hatred will actually act out, sometimes in violent ways. The interesting thing about each of these groups is you can almost figure out who fits into what category by how they behave at a football game. While it is not always true, most people tend to follow football in much the same way they follow life, and therefore act according to their own nature during games. It is actually quite fun to watch how people behave and then try extrapolate that into their real lives. Again, the vast majority are actually quite fair and treat everyone respectfully, but for the few who aren’t problems can follow. What about those who don’t actually watch football? Well there is really no hope for them is there? Just kidding, although they are more difficult to figure out. Perhaps I will have to come up with another method for analyzing them. William Carroll is the managing editor of the Tallapoosa Publishers newspapers in Elmore County.

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hroughout this year’s prodigious presidential selection process our junior senator, Jeff Sessions, has been at the forefront. He has become the darling of the extreme right throughout the country. He is and has been one of the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate for close to two decades now. Throughout his entire tenure in the Senate, he has been consistently ranked as one of the five most conservative members of this august body. It is because of Sessions staunch conservatism that he is probably the most popular major political figure in Alabama. He adroitly reflects the philosophy and values of arguably the most conservative state in America. His support and endorsement was sought by all of the GOP presidential contenders. His hardline approach on the immigration issue put him in line early with Donald Trump. Even still during the GOP presidential debates the other candidates, especially Ted Cruz, would imply that Sessions liked him. He was identified early on as being supportive of Donald Trump. Although he never officially endorsed Trump, he appeared at Trump’s campaign rallies in Mobile and Huntsville with a Trump hat on. Sessions showed a wise and shrewd side by knowing that Alabamians have always resented one politician endorsing or getting involved in a race other than their own. Novice politicians of recent years, like Bob Riley and Robert Bentley, would arrogantly endorse people who systematically lost because of their endorsement.

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They lacked the knowledge of Alabama political history that Alabamians resent this interference. George Wallace in the prime of his political popularity would occasionally endorse someone and they always lost. Wallace eventually quit doing it. A good example would be that during this year’s Alabama Republican Primary, Sessions subtly sided with Trump and he got over 60 percent of the vote in Alabama and Bentley endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich and he got less than 4 percent of the vote in the state. Sessions is a consistent guest on the conservative news network, Fox. He is adored nationwide by the country’s conservative base. He epitomizes the gold standard of conservatism on social and fiscal policy. He is even more respected and trusted by the right because they can tell that his heart is in it and he does not harbor aspirations to be president. Sessions has become Trump’s go to guy in the U.S. Senate. Sessions held a meeting early on to get Trump acquainted with his Republican Senate colleagues. Trump would probably have liked for Sessions to have been his vice presidential running mate. However, Sessions would not have brought anything to the table in the Electoral College process. The hardcore right wing is already in Trump’s corner and, like I

always say, Alabama would vote for the Republican nominee if he was named Donald Duck, especially given how far left the Democratic Party has drifted under the leadership of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, III was born in Wilcox County but has called Mobile home his entire adult life. He is a true blue lifetime arch conservative Republican. He was a young Republican leader while a college student at Huntingdon College. He campaigned for Goldwater. He served as a Republican U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama for twelve years. Sessions was elected Attorney General of Alabama in 1994. He was elected to the U.S. Senate two years later in 1996. Therefore, Sessions has been representing us in the U.S. Senate for 20 years. He will be 70 years old on Christmas Eve. If Donald Trump were to be elected president, he would probably offer Sessions a cabinet post as either Secretary of State or Secretary of Homeland Security or maybe even a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. People who know Sessions well believe that he would leave the Senate for one of these posts. If that were to occur, his successor would be appointed by the governor. It would be a plum appointment. We will see. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

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We hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing Labor Day and also thank all who‘labored’ at work today keeping us all going in the 24-7-365 world we live in these days. The Labor Day weekend is our short break before a very busy next couple of weeks with two major events happening to benefit our shelter. Coming up this weekend, Sept. 10-11, is the first ever ‘Camping fer Critters’ by the Predator’s Riding Club (PRC) in support of our shelter. Camping fer Critters is a two-day motorcycle rally that will take place at the Reeltown Lion’s Cub Rodeo Grounds at 19700 Highway 49 S, Notasulga, AL 36866. Gates open Saturday morning, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m and the fun goes

until noon on Sunday, Sep. 11. There is an entry fee of $15/person (must be 21 to participate) with plenty of vendors, live music, 50/50 and plenty of camping space. Camping is primitive – pop ups and small campers allowed; there are no hookups and have to bring your own generators. Bikes are not required to attend this first ever event! This should be a great weekend event and hope to see a big crowd. Following Camping fer Critters is our 11th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse, Wetumpka on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 1-5 p.m! There will be plenty of fun for human and dog alike with vendors, food, children’s games and more. The microchip clinic will be open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. so if you have a pet in need of a

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Bancroft, Darby & Donovan are three handsome, 16 week old Airedale/Walker Hound boys who are just fun loving characters. They love their toys and will do best with a lot of room to romp or in an active family. Their rough coats will be easy to care for and you are sure to get asked what special breed they are when people meet them. These boys will be in the 60 lb range when fully grown so calling all large Terrier and/ or Hound loving dog folks to come meet and adopt one of these brothers. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; 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, and free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, go to our

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e had been through a lot--a fall, a broken hip and ribs, surgery, two hospitals and a longer than expected rehab. Now, finally home and sitting in his living room, his trusty walker beside his chair, he spoke of gratitude and how good God had been to him. He showed me a bracelet that Jim, a brother in Christ, had given him. It was one of those rubber circles with a messaged stamped into the material. He had worn it throughout the ordeal. It simply said, “God Is

Bigger.” He asked me if I remembered a verse from the Psalms I had asked the audience to memorize and repeat in prayer. I hesitated, not sure of which verse he was talking about. Then he read it from his memory, word for word, with a familiarity that comes from long meditation and multiple repetitions. And his quiet voice was strong with a genuine confidence born of experience. “Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which you have worked

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for us.” That’s Psalm 68:28. I did remember talking about that in a sermon, about a year ago. I think it was on a Sunday night. But honestly, I had not thought much about it since then. It was obvious that he had thought about it a great deal. God’s word had strengthened him and sustained him through

the troubles. As is so often the case, I left from that visit with a fresh sense of how often God blesses me when I am allegedly doing something to bless someone else. I long ago lost count of how many times I’ve left a home, a hospital or a nursing home encouraged and uplifted by the person I went to see. I, the teacher, so often find myself being taught by the people who sit and listen to me. When I see a brother or sister in Christ who has really suffered and

hear them talk about God’s strength bringing them through, it makes me ashamed about how often I’ve whined and complained about far less. There was a light shining that day in that house. Paul talked about it in Philippians 2:14: “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the

day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain” (Philippians 2:14-16). We hide our light from a world that needs to see it when we grumble and complain. Lord, thank you for Sam and what he’s taught me. Thank you for the encouragement he is to me. Give us more grace to obey you and follow his good example of trusting you in adversity. Please allow my influence to be strong and good on someone today like his was on me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Religion Briefs Tallassee Church of Christ

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On Sept. 11, Epiphany will resume Sunday school for the fall. Lee Borden will lead a discussion about “What I Learned This Summer” at 10:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, with coffee hour to follow. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/

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Homecoming 2016 will be Sept. 11. We are celebrating 59 years of service for the Lord. Services will start Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. with worship and will be followed by fellowship lunch.

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Faith Foundation Holiness Church

Sixth Annual Church Anniversary Celebration of Faith Foundation Holiness Church is Sunday Sept. 11. The theme will be “A Church Pressing On” I press toward the mark for the prize of high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14. Guest speaker will be Rev. Wesley Mitchell, Pastor of Union #2 Baptist Church Eclectic, AL. Pastor Bishop Marvin Freeman and Overseer Apostle

As summer is over and fall is in the air, the new Church Year began Sept. 1 for 2016-2017. Elam pastor and members look forward to the new church year and reaching others for Jesus Christ in outreach, Bible study, fellowship and activities. The Elam Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir rehearses each Wednesday at 6 p.m. with director, Kevin Lanier. Leading praise and worship during the morning service is Melanie Garner, Amy Hughes, Connor Teague, Gracie Teague and Cici Clark along with Kevin Lanier. Everyone is welcome and has a special invitation to join us at Elam for all worship, events and fellowship. You will be blessed. Hope to see you in CH RCH. What is missing in CH RCH? U are! So, make it complete and be in CHURCH.

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Countywide Cleanup Day set for Sept. 17 Local church to host movie in the park event STAFF REPORT Elmore County Commission

The next free Countywide Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the truck is loaded (whichever occurs first). Please note the date change due to the Labor Day holiday. This event, which is sponsored by the Elmore County Commission, is typically held on the second Saturday of every odd numbered month. Countywide Clean Up Days offer county residents ten convenient locations across Elmore County at which to drop off household and lawn trash at no charge. Free Countywide Clean Up dropoff locations: • The old highway department in Kent • The old highway department shop in Holtville • Crenshaw Park • Sweeten School • Emerald Mountain Equestrian Center • County Jail/Judicial Complex parking lot (U.S. Hwy 231 N. across from Tutwiler) • Titus Gas & Groceries Hwy 231 N.

towards Titus on left at intersection of 231 and Titus Rd. • Old Central Transfer Station • Annex Building in the Town of Elmore • Parking lot at CEW&SA Redland Road Facility Additional Countywide Clean Up dates, times and locations (including a map with directions and GPS coordinates) are listed on the Elmore County web page Calendar of Events at www. elmoreco.org. We hope all Elmore County residents will take advantage of this convenient opportunity to drop off household trash and yard trash free of charge. All tree limbs must be no longer than four feet and no more than six inches in diameter. Items that will not be accepted include appliances, batteries, paints or thinners, oils, gases, and tires. Sorry, no contractors; the Clean Up is for residents only. For more information, please call Advanced Disposal at (334) 252-0458. Please help “Keep the Wave of the Future Clean” by bagging and sealing all household trash for regular pick up. Bagging and closing trash bags prevents “blow out” garbage on the roadside.

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The Men of Zion at Rodgers Chapel AME Zion Church, under the leadership of Reverend Loretta Payne, will be hosting “Movie in the Park” for community youth this Saturday at the community basketball court located on the corner of North Opotheola Street and Milly Francis starting at 6:30 p.m. The Men of Zion is a group of men from the community who meet weekly at Rodgers Chapel AME Zion Church in the Fellowship Hall every Friday at 6 p.m. to discuss various community issues. The group looked at projects in which they can improve their community through renovation efforts and help the disabled. Initially, the meetings started out as a men’s fellowship following the shootings that occurred a few months ago in the Level community. Although meetings are held in the church annex, men are encouraged to come as they are and are welcomed with open arms. One of the first projects organized by the Men of Zion was to remove trees that were blown down following a storm in July where the men built a handicap ramp for a disabled community member. During the last week of August, the Men of Zion re-painted the backboards and basketball rims as well as re-striped the community basketball court with Wetumpka

High School’s colors – black and gold. The next project is “Movie in the Park” that will be held on the newly renovated community basketball court. This free event aims to target community youth, giving them something to do as they enjoy the viewing of a newly released film. There will be food, drinks and music for the entire community to come out and enjoy. Rodgers Chapel Women’s Ministry will be present to assist with this event and we look forward to the Wetumpka Police Department joining us as they have made a commitment to improve community relations as they continue planning for activities to support community youth and young adults. Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist and Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Antonio M. Edwards, MPA with the Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD will also be present at this event to disseminate prevention information to community youth and others on Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs. The Men of Zion is committed to providing an opportunity for men to fellowship, encourage each other and be a mentor for young men and others who want to make a change in their lives. Special thanks to Willie G. Townsend, James Sims, the Council on Substance AbuseNCADD and other community members from the Level for assisting in organizing this event. For more information, contact Event Coordinators Cecil Goodman at 334-328-0221 and Terry Jones at 334-354-0948.

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Indians, Mustangs square off for bragging rights By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

The past matters very little this week for Wetumpka and Stanhope Elmore. As the longtime region rivals rev up to renew their rivalry at Foshee-Henderson Stadium Friday, both squads look for bragging rights, and beyond, in what’s now a non-region bout. “To me, this game is a season-changer,” first-year Stanhope Elmore head coach, and newcomer to the rivalry, Mike Dean said. “It’s your rival at home, it’s a confidence booster. You win this one, and hope you get on a roll and turn your season around. You still got everything in front of you.” Coaching in the long-standing rivalry for the last four seasons, Wetumpka head football coach Tim Perry knows there won’t be a drop-off with the game no longer having a direct impact on the postseason. “We would prefer it being a region game just because it’s been a region game for a number of years,” Perry said. “We made sure we kept this game on the schedule because it’s great for both communities, we wanted to protect that. “I don’t think it’s going to take away from the intensity and excitement of the rivalry. Once the game gets started, it’s irrelevant if it’s non-region or region, both teams want a victory.” The Indians (2-1) and Mustangs (0-2) both enter the game coming off disappointing road losses to Chelsea and Park Crossing, respectively. On Sunday, Dean said his team had a “come to Jesus” meeting after start-

ing the season with two defeats. Last week, Stanhope had three red zone turnovers, two from senior quarterback Tripper Warlick, as it was shutout by the Thunderbirds, 19-0. After capturing a big rivalry win at Prattville to start the year, the Tribe has struggled to get off to fast starts the last two games, combining to score 13 points in the first half. But both coaches agree that their teams will put forth their best effort this week. Covering SEHS senior tight end and Florida commit Zech Byrd, Perry said the Indians will have its hands full with a team that’s been bit my the miscue bug. “We can’t dwell on what happened in the past, win or lose. You can’t celebrate all week, and you can’t hang your head and mope over a game you let slip away,” Perry said. “There’s really not a whole lot of extra motivation you have to do in this long-standing rivalry. The history of the rivalry between these two schools is so exciting. The guys underCory Diaz / The Herald Stanhope Elmore senior running back Kareem Jackson (21) drags a Park Crossing defender during stand how important this game is. “We consider them a very dangerous last Friday’s game at Cramton Bowl. team. They’re athletic with great size and speed.” and play responsibility football,” Dean for a reason, and you have to learn from With two quarterbacks, junior said. “If we do one thing wrong, they’ve those mistakes. This is a season-changer DeAndre Ezell and sophomore Jadarious got the players that can hurt you.” and our kids need it. You got to want to Martin, and a plethora of weapons in Dean said a win over Wetumpka change. running back tandem DeAndre Williams, would erase the misfortunes and write “The season is still in front of us, we Kavosiey Smoke, plus senior wide the outline for a new outlook for the have to start new and treat every game receiver Maurice Young, the Stanhope Mustangs. as a playoff game. And what better week defense led by linebackers K.J. Stokes “It’s huge. We need that positive, to start that mentality than Wetumpka and Deande Meadows will focus on these kids need a positive -- they’re good week.” stopping the run. kids,” Dean said. “The past is over; we The Indians and Mustangs kickoff “Wetumpka will find ways to run the felt like we had opportunities to win the Friday at 7 p.m. football. We have to be lined up right first game. Good or bad things happen

Edgewood hopes something good comes from forfeit By CORY DIAZ Sports Editor

An unplanned bye week couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for Edgewood Academy. The Wildcats were slated to play at Autauga Academy last Thursday, but “credible threats” of “physical violence” from an Autauga player to an Edgewood player convinced EA headmaster Clint Welch to pull the team from the highly anticipated matchup. The game would have pitted the ‘Cats against its former longtime head coach Bobby Carr, now the current offensive coordinator for the Generals. Welch refused to provide specific, tangible evidence of the threats when asked for it by Autauga Academy head football coach Kyle Glover, headmaster Gene Canavan, as well as an Elmore County Sheriff Office’s investigator who visited the school last Monday. While the forfeiture of the game also forfeited any chance of making the playoffs, Edgewood head football coach Eric Folmar said Tuesday that his varsity team mostly made up of eighth- and ninth-graders have benefited from the unplanned break. “Our kids had four games in 10 days and it was rough on them; you could see it in our junior high game versus

Bessemer last Monday,” Folmar said. “After losing a hard-fought game Friday night where they left it all on the field, it was a little too much for our young guys. “This has definitely been nice to give our guys a physical and mental break, so we can regroup and move things in the right direction this week.” The Wildcats will hit the road for its first road test at Springwood, who heads into both team’s Class AAA, Region 1 opener undefeated at 2-0. Running back Shykee Thomas will spark the Springwood offense, following the blocks of the biggest offensive line and most athletic team EA’s seen up to this point. Edgewood (0-2) will count on its lone senior Blake Walters to lead the way on both offensive and defensive lines, as Folmar hopes the positive things his young team saw two weeks ago versus Hope Christian will carry over. “I think our kids having some success was big for our young guys to see that they can compete at a higher level. Having that success and seeing that they can do it will hopefully give us positive momentum. “It’s still going to be tough, just like every team we play, Springwood’s going to be a little more seasoned than we are. But we’ve got a good mindset going into it, and we’re not going to pay attention

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Edgewood Academy senior center and defensive end Blake Walters (65), shown here blocking a Morgan Academy defener in the season opener, will lead EA into its Class AAA, Region 1 opener at Springwood Friday.

to the scoreboard, get after it and leave everything on the field.”

EA and Springwood will kickoff at 7 p.m. Central Time Friday.

ASWA Week 4 Football Polls Class 7A 1. McGill-Toolen (27) (3-0) 324 2. Spain Park (3-0) 230 3. Hewitt-Trussville (3-0) 212 4. Hoover (2-1) 193 5. Central-Phenix City (2-1) 153 6. Bob Jones (2-1) 111 7. Lee-Montgomery (2-0) 108 8. Murphy (1-1) 50 9. Thompson (2-0) 40 10. James Clemens (0-2) 32 Class 6A 1. Clay-Chalkville (24) (3-0) 314 2. Blount (1) (3-0) 222 3. Spanish Fort (1) (2-1) 198 4. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (3-0) 192 5. Opelika (1) (3-0) 177 6. Oxford (3-0) 132 7. Gardendale (3-0) 99 8. Park Crossing (2-1) 58 9. Bessemer City (2-1) 55

10. Hartselle (3-0) 31 Others receiving votes: Minor (3-0) 15, Saraland (2-1) 15, Chelsea (3-0) 11, Benjamin Russell (1-1) 4, Austin (2-1) 3, Parker (2-0) 3, SouthsideGadsden (3-0) 3, Selma (0-2) 2, Wetumpka (2-1) 2, Albertville (3-0) 1, Hazel Green (1-1) 1, Hueytown (3-0) 1. Class 5A 1. Jackson (17) (2-0) 289 2. St. Paul’s (10) (2-1) 270 3. Russellville (2-0) 207 4. Mortimer Jordan (2-1) 177 5. Beauregard (1-0) 134 6. Etowah (2-1) 111 7. Guntersville (2-0) 110 8. Central-Clay Co. (3-0)65 9. Brooks (2-1) 62 10. Scottsboro (2-0) 34

Class 4A 1. Cordova (23) (3-0) 310 2. Andalusia (1) (3-0) 224 3. Leeds (2) (3-0) 203 4. UMS-Wright (2-1) 180 5. Madison Acad. (1) (1-1) 165 6. West Limestone (3-0) 120 7. Munford (1-1) 102 8. Thomasville (2-0) 83 9. Haleyville (3-0) 53 10. North Jackson (1-1) 33 Class 3A 1. Piedmont (26) (3-0) 321 2. Gordo (1) (2-0) 245 3. Opp (2-0) 211 4. Montevallo (2-0) 169 5. T.R. Miller (1-1) 145 6. Oakman (2-0) 122 7. Bayside Acad. (2-1) 119 8. Hillcrest-Evergreen (1-1) 71 9. Colbert Co. (1-1) 42 10. Mobile Chr. (1-1) 23

8. Addison (3-0) 66 9. Sweet Water (1-1) 62 10. Decatur Heritage (1-1) 48 Others receiving votes: Wadley (2-0) 21, Notasulga (1-2) 12, Georgiana (2-1) 9, Houston Co. (3-0) 7, Hubbertville (2-0) 7, Marengo (2-0) 7, Woodville (1-1) 1.

Class 2A 1. Elba (27) (2-0) 324 2. Fyffe (2-0) 232 3. G.W. Long (2-0) 205 4. Lanett (3-0) 186 5. LaFayette (3-0) 137 6. Cleveland (2-0) 112 7. Washington Co. (1-1) 93 8. Tanner (1-2) 61 9. Leroy (2-0) 56 10t. New Brockton (1-1) 55 10t. Red Bay (3-0) 55 Class 1A 1. Maplesville (22) (1-0) 309 2. Linden (5) (2-0) 251 3. Pickens Co. (2-0) 205 4. Spring Garden (2-0) 158 5. Brantley (1-1) 153 6. Cedar Bluff (1-1) 115 7. Berry (3-0) 108

AISA 1. Bessemer Acad. (27) (3-0) 324 2. Autauga Acad. (2-0) 234 3. Monroe Acad. (2-1) 196 4. Escambia Acad. (2-1) 191 5. Lowndes Acad. (2-0) 133 6. Fort Dale Acad. (2-0) 121 7. S. Choctaw Acad. (3-0) 87 7. Marengo Acad. (1-1) 86 9. Chambers Acad. (2-0) 67 10. Pike Liberal (2-0) 29

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