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Ring Out Wild Bells Alfred, Lord Tennyson

mind, For those that here we see no more; Ring out the feud of rich and poor; Ring in redress to all mankind.

Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out wild bells, and let him die.

Ring out a slowly dying cause, Ring out the old, ring in the new. And ancient forms of party strife; Ring happy bells, across the snow; Ring in the nobler modes of life; With sweeter manners, purer laws. The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. Ring out the want, the care, the Ring out the grief that saps the

sin, The faithless coldness of the time; Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes; But ring the fuller minstrel in.

disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old; Ring in the thousand years of peace.

Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite; Ring in the valiant man and free, Ring in the love of truth and right; The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring in the common love of good. Ring out the darkness to the land; Ring out old shapes of foul Ring in the Christ that is to be.

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Animal control officer is animals’ friend Leigh Anne Smith is advocate for fourlegged beings

Cause of local fire unknown Claimed the life of 1-year old Korbyn Stitts LAURA GADDY Consolidated News Service

MARGARET ANDERSON Journal Correspondent Leigh Anne Smith gets sad - even angry - when she hears of an animal that’s being neglected or abused. She’s always tried to help the animal, but since September, when she was named Piedmont’s animal control officer, she’s been in a position that allows her to help more than ever. Leigh Anne studied in the veterinary technical program at Snead State Junior College. For the past 25 years, she’s worked as a veterinary assistant in Calhoun and Marshall counties. Leigh Anne drives up and down the streets daily in Piedmont. They’re not casual or sightseeing drives though. She’s looking for animals that are in distress. And she finds them, more often than she’d like. “When I’m driving, I’m looking for animals that are outside to make sure they have proper food, water, and shelter,” she said. “And if I get a call from someone about an animal that’s being neglected or abused, I’ll go out

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Leigh Anne Smith with some of her furry friends.

■ See SMITH, page 8

The Alabama State Fire Marshal’s office was still investigating the cause of a Piedmont house fire that claimed the life of 1-year-old Korbyn Stitts last week. Fire Marshal Edward Paulk said his department has finished investigating the scene, but must do further research and wait for the results of medical tests to close the case. Until the department finishes its research, he said, the cause of the blaze will be undetermined. “We can’t close anything until we get all of the facts of the case,” Paulk said. Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown over the weekend identified smoke inhalation as the cause of death and said Korbyn Stitts died shortly after the blaze began. Piedmont Rescue Squad Chief Philip Winkles acted as a deputy coroner the night of the fire. He said authorities have not determined the official cause of death. Piedmont Fire Chief Mike ■ See FIRE, page 8

Alabama Tourism names Top 10 Events for 2014

MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Tourism Department released its top 10 events for 2014 ranging from the grand opening of the Museum of Alabama in Montgomery to the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the restoration of the 100-year-old Lyric Theater in Birmingham. The top 10 events in chronological order are Eagle Watch Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park, Mardi Gras in Mobile, the grand opening of the Museum of Alabama in Montgomery, the Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham and Guntersville, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction banquet in Florence, the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Daviston, the 25th season of “To Kill A Mockingbird” play in Monroeville. Major events late in the year are the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama Bass Trail Championship in Jasper and the Lyric Theater Reopening in Birmingham. The state tourism department selects the top 10 events based upon significant anniversaries and the uniqueness : 666000999999 PU ofMAG the80event. In addition NBAR .0104 BWA -0.0015to listing more than 1,400

events tourism’s 2014 Alabama Vacation Guide and Calendar of Events contains colorful photos, feature articles, and a city-by-city listing of attractions and accommodations. Here are more details about the top 10 events for 2014: Eagle Watch Weekends, Lake Guntersville State Park, Jan. 17-Feb. 23 See eagles in their natural habitat during Eagle Awareness weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park in North Alabama. Eagle Awareness weekends feature guided field trips, knowledgeable guest speakers and talks from the parks naturalist. www.alapark.com Mardi Gras, Mobile, Feb. 1-Mar. 4 Mobile is known as home to “America’s Family Mardi Gras.” The celebration last for more than two and a half weeks and culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent begins. The streets are filled with marching bands, float and crowds of parade-goers. Masked riders in costume toss “throws” of beads, moon pies, doubloons and candy into the crowd. www.

mobilebay.org. Grand Opening of the Museum of Alabama, Montgomery, Feb. 15 The Museum of Alabama has been named the Attraction of the Year by the state tourism department. The new museum is located adjacent to the State Capital at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Displays will include Native American artifacts, Civil War weapons and photographs of the Civil Rights Movement. The centerpiece exhibition of the museum is “Alabama Voices” containing more than 800 artifacts and hundreds of images from Alabamians telling the story of the state from prehistory to present. Other permanent exhibitions include the “The Land of Alabama” and “The First Alabamians.” www.museum. alabama.gov. Bassmaster Classic, Birmingham/Guntersville, Feb. 21-23 Competition takes place on Lake Guntersville, daily ■ See EVENTS, page 8

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Bentley probably has clear path to re-election With each passing day it becomes less likely that Gov. Robert Bentley will get any serious opposition Steve in his reelection bid. We Flowers are only five months away from the June 3, 2014 GOP primary. It would be very difficult for someone to mount a significant challenge to the popular Inside The Statehouse incumbent in that time span. It also appears that Sen. Jeff Sessions and Attorney General Luther Strange will have smooth sailing towards their reelections. Young Boozer and John McMillan also appear to be headed towards reelection to second terms as Treasurer and Agriculture Commissioner. Under our state constitution, the aforementioned statewide incumbents are term limited after two fouryear terms. However, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions has no limitations on the number of six-year terms he serves. This lack of competition portends a quiet and dull 2014 election year. This is disappointing to those of us who thrive on following political races. Therefore, political pundits will begin their speculation of who will follow Gov. Bentley as governor in 2018. Political junkies are already thinking about the 2018 races since the 2014 contests will be sleepers. All four of the major constitutional officeholders will have to move up or out. That means that speculation will obviously focus on Luther Strange, Kay Ivey, Young

Boozer and John McMillan as possible entrants into the 2018 horse races. None of the four could be called spring chickens. McMillan and Ivey will be over 70. Strange and Boozer will be in their mid-60’s. However, by today’s standards that is not old. Therefore, if they have the fire in the belly for a chase at the brass ring their age should not be a deterrent. One major player, who has opted out of the 2014 races, is Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard. Some Goat Hill observers say he would lose power moving from his position as Czar of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, most of the action surrounding next year’s elections will center on Hubbard’s legislative election activities. It is expected that the legislative races will be the best contests in 2014. Hubbard has amassed his power and control of the House of Representatives by garnering the money doled out by lobbyists and special interest groups. He has corralled the lobbyists to give the money to him or his PACs and he doles it out to his friends and loyal subjects. The state has become so divided when it comes to partisan allegiances and voting patterns that it is fairly predictable whether a Republican or Democrat will occupy a House or Senate seat in the legislature for the foreseeable future. The legislative lines were drawn two years ago for the upcoming 2014 elections. They will be in effect for the remainder of the decade. These district lines are designed to keep the GOP in control of both the State House and State Senate by about a two to one majority. There are only a handful of seats that will be in

play on a partisan battle basis. The districts are drawn to provide for 65 safe Republican seats and 35 safe Democratic seats in the House. There are about five seats that could go either way. If they split, it remains a two to one Republican advantage. The Senate is drawn about the same way. It is designed to be a 25 to 10 Republican advantage in the upper chamber. There are only three or four seats that are in play on a partisan basis. Therefore, the liveliest challenges next year will probably be within the GOP ranks. There will be intraparty battles to see who sits in these solidly safe Republican seats. Hubbard may attempt to purge some districts that have not totally followed his reactionary orders. This super majority Republican legislature has emasculated the only Democratic friendly organization, the Alabama Education Association, during this quadrennium. They have driven daggers into the heart and soul of this once vaunted union. In three short years, they rolled back 30 years of union accomplishments under the leadership of the legendary King of Goat Hill, Dr. Paul Hubbert. It will be interesting to see whether the AEA will roll over and play dead or fight back. If Hubbert were still in charge, my guess is that he would fight back with a vengeance. His approach would be to strike strategically within the GOP primary. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears weekly in more than 70 Alabama newspapers. Steve served 16 years in the state legislature. He may be reached at www.steveflowers.us

Roberts’ new year is to bring a new home

Sometimes, the joy of a New Year’s celebration is more special than others. Lineville’s Jim Roberts hopes to see the fulfillment of a long-delayed dream. Roberts hopes to finish the bulk of necessary work on his dream home during 2014. However, he will live in his home much sooner, maybe by the end of January. He said the experience might be more like camping out. Roberts, who is 67 years old, has been thinking for decades of the type of house he wanted to build. Around 2002, he received 70 acres of land in the Prairie Creek area of Lineville from his late father, Theron “T.L.” Roberts, the manager of Alabama Power Company in Lineville. Long before then, though, Roberts thought about his dream. He wanted a house that would prevent high power bills; provide a view of a pond, meadow, and forest; and survive a tornado. Roberts is a retired military captain who flew armed helicopters during the Vietnam War. While serving in the military, he traveled the world. After retirement, he became a computer software expert and lived in Richmond, Va., and Atlanta. After a second retirement in 2008, he concentrated on his house. Here are some present and proposed features of the house: • Two years ago, Roberts dug a giant hole in the hillside to sink the house beneath the ground on three sides. The accomplishment will allow him to better control the temperatures and protect the house from high winds. • He built the house with 12-foot cubes of laminated

beams sitting on 12 tons of concrete. Each cube base is similar to an insuSherry lated bathtub and is partially filled with Kughn sand. Heated water then flows through PEX tubing and warms the sand, Sherry-Go-Round which heats the floor and then the house. • Solar panels that are positioned nearby provide some of the electricity for heating the water. • Three of the walls are made of concrete blocks. They are reinforced with concrete and re-bar. Soon he’ll cover the interior walls with a layer of thin bricks. • The front wall is made of glass windows and a door to take advantage of the view. • Roberts has plans to build thick shutters under the eaves located over the glass windows. The operation of the shutters will be tied into the weather-alert system. Whenever weather warnings are issued in Clay County or when the temperatures drop below a certain degree, the shutters will automatically move down and cover the glass. “It will be sturdy and cozy,” said Roberts. The design reminds him of an upscale restaurant – a

lofty ceiling, lots of glass, and an open-kitchen design. It is amazing that Roberts has done all of the work himself, his first experience in homebuilding. Many of his sources have been from the Internet, where he has researched numerous articles by innovative builders throughout the nation. He has held two parties for friends to view his work, and he entertained his sons and grandchildren at the house during Thanksgiving. For the time being, Roberts lives in a trailer near the house. “People ask me if I get overwhelmed by all that needs to be done,” he said as he climbed the unfinished, twotiered set of stairs from the main floor to the exit at the back of the house. “I tell them no. I focus on one task at a time and move on to the next.” Roberts said he will probably be needing to live in a nursing facility before he finishes all that he wants to add to the house, which includes guest bedrooms, a deck, a hot tub, a small pool for his numerous grandchildren, an underground parking garage, a storage room, and a workshop. The work is different from anything else Roberts has ever done, he said. “At the end of the day, I can touch what I have accomplished.” Those interested in viewing the construction may visit www.prairiecreekelectricfarm.shutterfly.com Email sherry at sherrykug@hotmail.com

Bulldogs involved in holiday tournaments RIP DONOVAN Journal Sports Correspondent For the first round of the annual Battle of the States Christmas tournament in Hiawassee, Georgia, on Dec. 26, Piedmont drew a difficult opponent in Hayesville, N.C. The Yellow Jackets had a significant size advantage and eventually defeated Piedmont 61-57. The Bulldogs proved to be their own worst enemies as a slow start put them behind 14-2 early. Piedmont cut Hayesville’s lead to three points in the fourth quarter – and had the ball – but could get no closer. Senior Denard Spears had 22 points, five steals and two assists. Dreek Thompson scored 10 points and nabbed four rebounds. Taylor Hayes netted nine points. Caleb Adams and

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Austin Brazier each scored six points and Adams had four ed five rebounds and four assists. Hayes scored 11 points and rebounds. Ty Sparks had four rebounds and two points and was 3-for-4 at the free throw line. Darnell Jackson tallied nine Darnell Jackson scored two points. points and added four rebounds and three assists. Kirk and Murphy, N.C., was to be Piedmont’s opponent in the consola- Exavyer Jackson finished with six points apiece and Jackson tion bracket Dec. 27. had four boards. In the annual Cherokee County Invitational tournament, the Sparks and Brazier each scored five points and Brazier had Bulldogs played some of their best basketball in their first two a game-high 10 rebounds. Jamal Young scored two points and games then left head coach Tommy Lewis and assistants Matt Alexander had one. Thompson finished with six rebounds and Glover and JoJo Odam scratching their heads after a loss to Adams had three assists. Glencoe in the tournament’s championship game. In the Cherokee Invitational title game on Dec. 21, Glencoe Piedmont opened the tournament on Dec. 19 against Cherokee pulled away from Piedmont in the fourth quarter and won 60-36. County and avenged a season-opening loss to the Warriors with The Bulldogs trailed 17-7 after the first quarter but won the a 69-37 win in the Cedar Bluff gym. The Bulldogs trailed early second quarter 14-11. After three quarters, Glencoe led 41-31 and led just 10-9 after one quarter. From there, Piedmont pulled but Piedmont remained at 31 points for almost six minutes in steadily away by winning the remaining three quarters 17-10, the fourth. Darnell Jackson led the Bulldogs with seven points. 24-13 and 18-5. After leading 27-19 at halftime, Piedmont start- Thompson, Spears and Adams each scored five points. Hayes ed the third quarter with a 9-0 run. and Brazier each had four points. Alexander and Kirk each netEleven players scored for the Bulldogs. Piedmont netted ted a 3-point basket for their total. 10 3-point baskets as five players had at least one trey. The On Dec. 17, Hokes Bluff came to Piedmont and defeated the Bulldogs also benefited from 10 steals. Bulldogs 62-55. The Eagles led 15-5 after one quarter. Piedmont Spears led with 23 points, including three 3-pointers, eight won each of the remaining quarters, by one-point margins each assists and seven rebounds. Thompson had a trey and nine points time. Spears had 18 points. Adams and Darnell Jackson each along with three rebounds. Easton Kirk drilled three 3-pointers score nine points. Tyler Lusk netted two treys in the third quarfor nine points. Darnell Jackson had two treys and eight points ter and ended with eight points. Thompson scored six points, overall and made two steals. Blanchard four and Alexander one. Hayes scored six points. Exavyer Jackson scored four points After returning from the Georgia tournament, the Bulldogs and added two steals. Adams had a 3-point basket and added play at Hokes Bluff on Jan. 4 and host Saks in an area game on eight rebounds and three assists. Sparks, Brazier and Bayley Jan. 7. Blanchard each tallied two points and Neonta Alexander had one point. The following night, Piedmont handled Cedar Bluff Free Estimates, Fast Friendly Service 66-38 in a game played at the Gadsden State-Cherokee arena in Centre. Piedmont led 35-18 at halftime and the outcome was never in doubt in the second half. The game’s highlight was a rare four-point play by Spears. With 5:10 to play, Spears hit a 3-point bas256-447-1360 •101 Seaboard Ave., ket, was fouled on the shot and Manager: Piedmont, AL 36272 Asst. Manager: his free throw put the Bulldogs Lisa O’Connor Candi Sherrill Located across from Pope Furniture up 58-35. In the win over Cedar Bluff, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING WITH YOU: nine Bulldogs scored. Spears Two forms of ID, current bank statement, proof of residency, current pay stub, had 21 points and also recordand your personal check. For title pawn bring in clean title and keys.

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Piedmont - Ellon Marie Posey Webb passed away, on December 20, 2013 at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of sixtyseven years, Robert Benjamin (R.B.) Webb; by her parents, Howard Posey and Pearl Davis Posey Craig. She is survived by her children, Kay Savage and Dr. Perry Savage, Timothy Webb and Kathy Webb, and Robert Michael Webb; her grandchildren, Dr. Lauren Savage and Dr. Christy Jebeles Savage, Dr. Hunter Savage and Donna Smith Savage, Branden Webb and Tessa Liner Webb, and Brooke Webb Vakakes and John Vakakes; and by her great-grandchildren, Alexandra Savage, Katherine Savage, Jeb Savage, Jackson Savage, Ben Savage, Caroline El-

len Savage (her namesake), Dylan Webb, Sutherlan Webb, Will Vakakes, and Alex Vakakes, and little Vakakes who is on the way. Mrs. Webb was born in Nances Creek valley, Calhoun County, and lived most of her life in Piedmont, Alabama. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Piedmont where she taught four year Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the General Sumter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is descended from the early families who settled what is now Calhoun County in the 1830’s: The Poseys, the Morgans, the Davis’s, the Arnetts, The Stewarts, The Webbs, The Roberts and numerous others. She was a wonderful women who was loved by everyone. She had a strong positive influence on her family and her grandchildren. A service to celebrate her life was held at the Thompson Funeral home on Sunday, December 23, 2013, at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Piedmont or to John Croyle’s Big Oak Ranch.

Medical marijuana may surface again in state legislature BRIAN LYMAN Montgomery Advertiser MONTGOMERY — At some point during last spring’s legislative session, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama conducted a survey of physicians on their attitudes toward medical marijuana, apparently at the request of the House Health Committee That much is agreed on between MASA and medical marijuana advocates. They differ on what that survey showed. Over the past week, medical marijuana advocates have been carpet-bombing officials with MASA and the state with form emails urging the release of the survey, which to date has not been publicly released. “Alabama Safe Access Project (ASAP) has long thought that the reason that the results of the survey have never been released is because they did not yield the results that (House Health Committee chair Jim) McClendon and (MASA president Dr. Michael) Flanagan had hoped for,” reads one such letter. “This week we have been told that is the case.” But MASA says the survey did not reveal any new information. “There was a survey done,” said Niko Corley, a spokesman for MASA. “The results were very inconclusive. The data was not released due to the inconclusivity.” The push by medical marijuana advocates comes on the heels of new surveys showing increasing support for marijuana legalization among Americans, and about a year after a brief but emotional debate over medical marijuana in the Alabama Legislature. The House Health Committee last February considered a bill sponsored by Rep. Patricia Todd, D-Birmingham, which would have allowed certain patients with doctors’ authorizations to purchase up to 10 ounces of marijuana each month to alleviate the symptoms of various debilitating illnesses. In a rare move, the House Health Committee held a hearing on the proposal out of session in November, 2012. Proponents of the measure, including Ron Crumpton, president and executive director of the Alabama Medical Marijuana Coalition, said marijuana consumption helped them manage pain and allowed them to function as productive members of society. However, prosecutors and law enforcement spoke against the measure, arguing that legalization of medical marijuana would invite criminal organizations into the state to cultivate it. McClendon was blunt during the meeting, saying he did not expect the legislation to get out of committee and that “he certainly didn’t see it surviving a vote on the House floor.” Flanagan, a Dothan-based physician who was then president-elect of MASA, told the committee he had “not seen a need to include marijuana in a pain reduction plan” and that he saw “insufficient evidence” for the efficacy of marijuana. In the February meeting, the House Health Committee overwhelmingly rejected Todd’s medical marijuana bill; Rep. John Knight, D-Montgomery, was one of two members to vote in favor of it. Crumpton, who is running for a state senate seat, said in an interview last week that if the survey showed what he believed it did, it would take an argument away from opponents of medical marijuana. “It gives us something to argue with,” he said. “It may force them to come up with a different (argument). They wouldn’t be able to use their old, tired song and dance.” Corley declined to discuss the reasons why the survey was considered inconclusive, but said that MASA does not have an official position on the issue. “That’s not a debate we’re going to wade into,” he said. “Anything we put out would be used by one side or another to further their argument.” Crumpton declined to discuss his knowledge of the survey, but said he believed the results should be clear-cut. “I don’t see how a question there could be inconclusive,” he said. “You’re going to have so many yeses or so many nos.” House committees have approved medical marijuana bills in the past, but those approvals have typically come too late in legislative sessions for the bills to win approval by the full Legislature. Last May, the New England Journal of Medicine reported that three-quarters of doctors in North America said they would approve the use of marijuana in a hypothetical case involving a 68-year-old woman dealing with cancer that had metastasized through her body. In October, Gallup reported that 58 percent of Americans favored the legalization of marijuana. The polling organization said it was the first time in the history of its polling that a clear majority of Americans favored legalization.

Community Capsule • Piedmont Polar Plunge set for Jan. 4 Mayor Bill Baker reports that the first Piedmont Polar Plunge will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 4 at the aquatic center near the sports complex. Baker said it’s not just for Piedmont residents. Anyone can take a dip for a $10 donation, which will go to Venecia’s Foundation. Venecia Butler, a four-time cancer survivor, gives chemo bags for cancer patients who are going through treatment. More details will be in next week’s Journal. • Dogs for the Deaf, located in Central Point, Ore., is a non-profit organization that rescues dogs from animal shelters and trains them to help adults and children with different disabilities, challenges, and needs. For example, a Hearing Dog is trained to alert its owner to household sounds that could affect his or her safety and an Autism Assistance Dog would keep an autistic child out of traffic, bodies of water, and other dangerous situations. Chris Hill, a resident of Anniston and a volunteer “ambassador” for Dogs for the Deaf, has a DVD presentation he will give to civic and community organizations or individuals. Contact him at 835-6918 • The Alabama Shutterbugs, a new club for all skill levels of photographers, meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Noble Building, Suite 100, Anniston. Anyone interested in photography is welcome to join us. Call 236.8488 for more information.

• New classes for the Jacksonville State University Adult Wellness classes are at 8 a.m. in Pete Mathews Colseium. Senior water aerobics and senior floor aerobic classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Senior water aerobics and senior therapeutic yoga classes are on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Aubrey Crossen at 256-689-2580 or jsu9517k@jsu.edu for more information. • Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 21 meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.. at 114 N. Center Ave. downtown Piedmont, to discuss the latest veteran’s issues and benefits. If you are a service-connected disabled vet or you think you may have a military service related condition, the DAV may be able to help you. Help workshops are also available from 8 a.m.-noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Veterans are urged to attend for possible compensation and benefits they’re not aware of. • Anyone with knowledge about German and Italian POWs and their artifacts at Fort McClellan during 1943-46 is asked to contact Klaus Duncan at 782-2991. • Piedmont Health Care has started an Alzheimer’s support group designed to increase public awareness and enhance individual and family education regarding Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. For more information call social services director Yolanda Pierce 447-8258, ext. 232. Refreshments will be provided.

Police Report Dec. 16 • Theft of property III. A 44-year-old female reported the theft of an IPhone 4 valued at $99 that occurred at her residence Dec. 15. Dec. 17 • Burglary III. Officers investigated an incident that occurred on the Cedartown Highway in which a Kobalt 80-gallon air compressor, a Campbell Hausfeld air compressor, a calibration weight, a nine-piece calibration weight set, two clip-on style fans, three 20-quart stainless steel pots, a 50-foot yellow air hose, and other items were taken. Dec. 18 • Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance. Officers recovered two plastic baggie corners containing a white crystal rock substance, a green prescription bottle, and a syringe during an incident that occurred at the intersection of Highway 278 and Highway 9. • Theft of property III. A 31-year-old male reported the theft of a Sony PlayStation valued at $250 that occurred between 11 a.m. and 3:330 p.m. The item was recovered Dec. 19. Dec. 19 • Identity theft. A 56-year-old female reported an incident that occurred at 11 a.m.

• Theft of property III. A resident of the 500 block of West Alabama Street reported the theft of a Fujifilm Finepix S4430 digital camera valued at $170. • Theft of property III. An employee of Dollar General reported the theft of a remote control truck and a USMC fire team set with a total value of $30. • Theft of property III. An employee of Dollar General reported the theft of a Thomas the Train toy and a Thomas the Train starter set with a total value of $28. Dec. 20 • Harassing communications. A 64-year-old female reported an incident that occurred around 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 • Fire investigation. Officers investigated a fire that occurred on North Church Street at 8:15 p.m. • Theft of property II. A 32-year-old male reported the theft of a Taurus PT 740 .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol valued at $400 that occurred between Dec. 16 and Dec. 21. Dec. 22 • Theft of property III, criminal mischief III. A 22-year-old female reported damage done to the paint on a car door and the theft of a white unknown brand of washer and dryer that occurred at 2:17 p.m.

Arrests Dec. 17 • Spencer Lerone Dudley, 26, attempting to elude a police officer. • Brattany Monea Lee, 23, failure to appear. Dec. 20 • Jacoby Tadarrel McNeal, 24, failure to pay (two counts). • Michael Allen Kiser, 48, probation violation. • Chanel Chantae Fife, failure to pay on theft of property III charges. Dec. 21 • Floyd Gregory Prater, 50, contempt.

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RECIPES CATHY FREE CUMMINGS BROCCOLI CHICKEN SOUP 1 t. butter 1 lb. Velveeta cheese 8 oz. mushrooms, fresh or canned 16 oz. frozen broccoli 6 bouillon cubes ¾ cup chopped onions 6 cups water 8 oz. egg noodles 1 ½ t. garlic powder 1 ½ cups cooked chicken chunks 3 boneless breasts In a pot saute onions and mushrooms in butter. Add water and bouillon cubes. Heat to a boil and dissolve cubes gradually. Add noodles and boil uncovered for three minutes Stir in broccoli, garlic, chicken and cheese. Cook on medium heat until cheese melts, but do not boil. Makes 4-5 quarts. This is a hearty soup, very filling and great for a winter day. MICHELLE BRIGHT CHICKEN SPAGHETTI 1 can chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken broth 1 can Rotel (mild or hot, depending on your taste) 1 lb. Velvetta Mexican style cheese 1 box angel hair pasta or spaghetti noodles 1 pkg. frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts Boil chicken on stove until done. Drain and let cool. Cook pasta as directed while you are working on the following. Mix soups, broth and Rotel together in a boiler. While that is heating start cubing your cheese. Once cheese is cubed add to your soup mixture and heat until well blended.

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1 t. dried Italian seasoning Layer 1: Beat 1 pkg. cream cheese at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy. Stir in 1 ½ lbs. ground beef olives and olive juice. Spread olive mixture into 2 eggs bottom of a plastic wrap-lined 8x4 inch loaf pan. 1 cup grated carrots Layer 2: Beat 1 pkg. cream cheese at medium 1 cup grated cheese speed with electric mixer until creamy. Add 2/3 cup milk mayonnaise and cheddar cheese, beating until 3 slices crumbled bread blended. Stir in pimiento and onion. Spread over 1 small onion olive mixture. Salt and pepper to taste Layer 3: Beat 1 pkg. cream cheese and butter at Mix all ingredients together and roll into balls. Mix medium speed until reamy. Add garlic and Italian sauce (recipe below) and pour over balls. Bake at seasoning, beating until blended. Spread garlic 350 degrees for one hour. mixture over pimiento mixture. Cover and chill at least three hours or until firm. Spread on your Sauce favorite crackers. ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 2 T. mustard about one minute. SANDRA KEENER POTATO SOUP 1 pkg. cubed hash browns 1 c. cream of chicken soup 1 c. cream of celery soup 1 c. milk ½ c. chopped onion 1 c. chicken broth 3 c. water Salt and pepper to taste Put hash browns in pot with water, onions and broth. Boil for about 10 minutes or until potatoes get soft. Add soups and milk. Add salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes. (Great with shredded cheese over top.) BETTY LAWLER THREE LAYER CHEESECAKE

3 (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened, divided 3 T. chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives Drain noodles and add to cheese and soup 2 t. olive juice mixture until well blended. Pour all into a 1 T. mayonnaise casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 30 minutes. You may add shredded cheddar 1 (2 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained cheese to top of casserole during last 10 minutes 1 t. grated onion of cooking if desired. Cooking time may vary ¼ c. butter or margarine, softened depending on oven. 2 garlic cloves, pressed

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PRUDENCE HILBURN CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS POT PIE 2 T. butter 1 T. oil 1 c. tender fresh asparagus (cut in 1 inch pieces) 2/3 c. coarsely chopped red bell pepper (about ½ inch pieces) 2/3 c. coarsely chopped onions (Vidalia when in season) 2 ½ c. coarsely chopped cooked chicken breast 1 can cream of chicken with herbs soup 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth 1 c. self-rising flour ½ c. melted butter 1 c. milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an oblong casserole dish (about 8x13x2). Melt butter in heavy skillet. Add oil and stir. Add asparagus, red bell pepper and onion. Saute until tender crisp. Remove from pan into large bowl. Add chicken soup and broth. Mix well and pour into prepared casserole dish. Combine flour, melted butter and milk. Whisk until smooth. Pour over the top of the chicken mixture. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until crust is delicately browned. Prudence said she tries to get the smallest asparagus she can find because it is more tender.

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This sale is made for the pur- simple majority, may regulate, Class-A CDL & 1yr driving ex- pose of paying the indebted- but may not prohibit, the sale perience. Fleet owners wel- ness secured by said mort- of alcoholic beverages for both come. Operate under your own gage, as well as the expens- on-premises and off-premises consumption each day of the authority or ours! Call Matt es of foreclosure. 1-866-833-1340. driveforcardi- The Mortgagee/Transferee week by licensed clubs and renal.com. reserves the right to bid for tail licensees of the Alcoholic _________________________ Control Board to the and purchase the real estate Beverage HELP WANTED-TRADES general public. Licensed clubs HEAVY EQUIPMENT operator and to credit its purchase and retail licensees granted a training! Bulldozers, backhoes, price against the expenses license may sell or dispense alexcavators. 3 week hands on of sale and the indebtedness coholic beverages pursuant to program. 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Attorney erning body now permitted unee/Transferee 1-866-362-6497. _________________________ w w w. s i r o t e . c o m / f o r e c l o - der the general laws of the state or under any local or speMEDICAL SUPPLIES sures cial act of the Legislature. NEW AND used - stair lift ele- 268759 Section 5. This act shall bevators, car lifts, scooters, lift come effective immediately folchairs, power wheel chairs, The Piedmont Journal lowing its passage and approvwalk-in tubs. Covering all of AlCalhoun Co., AL abama for 23 years. Elrod Mo- December 18, 25, 2013, Janu- al by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law. bility 1-800-682-0658. (R) _________________________ ary 1, 2014

Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 18, 25, 2013, January 1, 8, 2014

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO.31845 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLYDE D. MOSES, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of CLYDE D. MOSES, deceased, having been granted to TAMMIE J. DIDION the undersigned on December 3, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. TAMMIE J. DIDION, Personal Representative of the Last Will and Testament of CLYDE D. MOSES, Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 18, 25 2013 & January 1, 2014

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF ALABAMA CALHOUN COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO.31844 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WELDON STEELE WILLIAMS, SR., DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of WELDON STEELE WILLIAMS, SR., deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on November 27, 2013, by the Honorable Alice K. Martin, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate, are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred. BRENT MORRISON, Personal Representative of the Estate of WELDON STEELE WILLIAMS, SR., Deceased Alice K. Martin Judge of Probate Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 18, 25, 2013 & January 1, 2014

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Assurance is hereby given that in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 70b), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 61101, et seq.) and the Regulations issued thereunder by the Department of Health and Human Services (45 CFR Parts 80, 84m and 90) no individual shall, on the ground of race, sex, color, creed, national origin, age or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program of services by this institution. Sandra Keener, Administrator Piedmont Health Care Center Dugger Mountain Assisted Living and Specialty Care Facility 3tc 5/18,25;6/1 The Piedmont Journal Calhoun Co., AL December 25, 2013, January 1, 8, 15, 2014

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SMITH: ‘I get to make sure people take care of their animals’ From page 1

immediately to see what’s going on and take charge.” Leigh Ann said when she’s called to a house, she talks with the owner about how to fix the problem to the animal’s advantage. Most, she said, are cooperative. However, occasionally she meets an animal owner who doesn’t want to abide by the laws. “I insist on responsible animal ownership,” she said. “I enforce animal control ordinances, related rules and regulations. I’m here to serve, protect and be the voice for our four legged friends and companions.”

Leigh Ann said it makes her feel badly for the animals that aren’t being taken care of. “I get upset too, and I feel terrible for the animal,” she said. “That’s why I love this job. I get to make sure people take care of their animals. I’m a voice for these defenseless animals. It makes my heart drop when I see one not being taken care of.” Leigh Ann said that one of her purposes is to preserve the human/ animal bond. She said growing up in White Plains, she had every animal one could imagine. That hasn’t changed. Her primary animal friends at her home in

Pleasant Valley these days are dogs and horses. Leigh Anne and her husband, Thomas, are newlyweds. They moved to Pleasant Valley almost a year ago from White Plains. Thomas is a salesman for Moore and Thompson Inc., in Lincoln. She and Thomas attend Circuit Riders Cowboy Church in Alexandria. Leigh Anne is the daughter of Travis and Patsy Frost of White Plains. She has two children. Dylan Moody lives in White Plains and works with NABI in Oxford. Haleigh Moody is a senior at White Plains and gives Leigh Anne reason to enjoy one of her hobbies even more. Haleigh barrel

races in junior rodeos and, since Leigh Anne likes photography so much, she captures Haleigh in all of her races. “I don’t take many pictures of people, except my daughter,” said Leigh Anne. “I’d rather be taking pictures of animals and all kinds of wildlife.” When Leigh Ann was a child, her late grandmother, Juanita Lusk Hyatt, taught her to crochet. She gives her crocheted items as gifts as Christmas. “It took me all year to make them,” she said. “I always start making things in January. It takes me until December to finish them.” (Contact Margaret at pollya922@ gmail.com)

FIRE: Many firefighters had never been at scene of a fatality From page 1

Ledbetter said though parts of the house are still standing, almost all of it was damaged by heat or smoke. “There was a lot of damage to the structure,” Ledbetter said. “The evidence that remains has been examined thoroughly.” The homeowner, Drusilla Fife, and her four grandchildren were in the house when the fire ignited, Ledbetter said. By time firefighters arrived shortly after

8 p.m., flames were visible, he said. “She told us that the fire grew too fast,” Ledbetter said. “They couldn’t get to the back bedroom because of the fire.” Shortly after firefighters arrived, they went inside to find the child, though none were able to reach him alive. One firefighter received burns through his thermal equipment but was back at work, Ledbetter said. He said many of the Piedmont

firefighters had never been at the scene of a fire fatality before Friday night. “We have a lot of guys who have young kids of their own at home,” Ledbetter said. “The circumstances were beyond our control.” Counselors who specialize in public safety response will be in Piedmont to talk about what the firefighters saw and experienced, Ledbetter said. “We’re trained to do a job, we did it to the best of our ability,”

Ledbetter said. “The conditions just didn’t allow us to have the most favorable outcome, which would have been the successful rescue of the child.” Firefighters were able to connect to two hydrants to fight the fire and battled the blaze until after midnight, Ledbetter said. They worked Saturday to secure the scene and begin a routine investigation into the cause of the fire. The Piedmont Benevolence Center and the Calhoun-

Cleburne Chapter of the American Red Cross are partnering to help the family. Heather Lamey, director of the Benevolence Center, said some community members and businesses are also contributing. To offer additional help, contact the Piedmont Benevolence Center at 256-447-2220.

Staff Writer Laura Gaddy: 256-235-3544. On Twitter @ LGaddy_Star.

EVENTS: 2014 Calendar will be available at welcome centers From page 1

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Monroeville, Apr.-May Monroeville’s 25th annual theatrical production of Christopher Sergel’s “To Kill A Mockingbird,” presented by the all-local Mockingbird Players. Tickets go on sale March 1. Performance dates are April 17-19, 24-27 and May 1-3, 8-10, 15-17. www. discovermonroeville.com. National Shrimp Festival, Gulf Shores, Oct. 9-12 The Annual National Shrimp Festival is held each year during the second full weekend in October on the Gulf Shores public beach. The festival is one of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals attracting 250,000 people, featuring over 250 vendors that offer fine art, arts & crafts, a retail marketplace, outdoor world, live music performances and great shrimp. www. myshrimpfest.com. Alabama Bass Trail Championship, Jasper, Oct.

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