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The old 911 building is slated to become the new central office for Cleburne County schools.

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An unrecorded deed and a soonto-be-defunct state agency added up to a scramble in Cleburne County to fix a problem with an approved property transfer before Aug. 1.

The Cleburne County Commission approved transferring the old Emergency Management Agency building on Davenport Drive to the Board of Education at the June meeting with the stipulation that the board handle all the legal work associated with the transfer.

The board members hired Birmingham attorney Charles Beavers to do the title search on the property, which they intend to use as a new central office.

Superintendent Claire Dryden said at the board’s meeting on Monday that Beavers had informed her that the county didn’t own the building.

County property records show that the Farmers Market Authority, a state agency that promotes and advocates for farmers markets and di-

rect market farmers, has owned the property since 1981.

The 6.5 acre property was used in the 1980s as a farmers market and hosted events such as rodeos, said Cleburne County Revenue Commissioner Joyce Fuller. Fuller remembers hosting a fundraiser for a volunteer fire department in the old market pavilion in the late 1980s, she said.

Don Wambles, director of the authority, said the state agency has been the target of drastic budget cuts over the last several years. It has gotten to the point that the agency can no longer continue to serve its clients well. So, the agency is being absorbed into the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries as of Aug. 1, Wambles said.

County Administrator Steve Swafford said Tuesday morning it would be clearer for everyone if the ownership of the property could be solved before Aug. 1.

Wambles said Cleburne County transferred the property to the authority as part of a standard lease agreement in 1981. In a standard lease agreement, the authority built

facilities on the property for the market and then the county or municipality leased them until the balance was paid. It was really a financing arrangement, Wambles said.

The leases lasted anywhere from 10 to 20 years, Wambles said. Cleburne County’s was a 20-year lease, he added.

But during that time, the county stopped using the property for a farmers market. It built the EMA building on the site of the pavilion in 1991 and renovated it in 1994, according to property tax records.

Swafford though said the building was built in 1994.

After some research, Wambles said he found the authority deeded the property back to the county on Mar. 9, 2008, Wambles said.

“Cleburne County owns it free and clear,” Wambles said. “The county just needs to record the deed.”

Swafford said Tuesday afternoon the paperwork “just fell through the crack somehow.”

But he took care of that on Tues-

The Cleburne County Commission effectively ended the county’s public transportation program Monday by not allocating $26,588 to continue its operation, said the county administrator after the meeting.

Commissioners were presented a proposal by the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission that gave the details of the funding.

The county is asked each year to allocate a local match for a federal grant that pays more than half the cost of the program. This year, the county needed to promise $26,588 for fiscal year 2014, which begins Oct. 1. That money would make the county eligible for $31,706 from the federal government. However, when it came time to vote, only one member, Commissioner Bobby Brooks, called for a vote. The measure died for lack of a second.

The public transportation service provides on-demand transportation for residents. There is no specific route.

The general public pays $2 for the first five miles and $1 for each five miles after that. Senior citizens and people with disabilities pay $1 for the first five miles and 50 cents each additional five miles.

The County Commission’s deadline for participating in the program is Aug. 9, said County Administrator Steve Swafford.

Brooks said he supported the program.

“It’s a service to our people,” Brooks said. “It’s not much of a cost.”

Brooks said the county often gets other grants to help fund the service, and is reimbursed a portion of the $26,588. Commissioner Emmett Owen also mentioned the reimbursements during the meeting, and asked if the money would be returned to the general fund.

After the meeting commissioners Laura Cobb and Benji Langley said they were unaware that the allocation had to be approved that day. Brooks said he had understood that the allocation had to be approved Monday, though.

“Why was it not brought up until now?” Cobb asked, when she heard of the deadline. “I haven’t been able to do my research.”

Swafford said the proposal is given to the county by the East Alabama Commission. He didn’t have the numbers until just before the meeting. However, he did mention the allocation was coming up during the work session two weeks ago, Swafford said. Swafford also included a note on the agenda emailed to the commissioners that the allocation would be on the voting agenda, he added.

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Heflin City Council approves alcohol sales at city events SARA MILLEDGE

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The Heflin City Council on Monday approved an amendment that will allow alcohol sales for events held at public parks or recreational facilities.

The amendment changes the city’s alcohol ordinance to allow for alcohol licenses at any public park or recreational property if granted by special permit, lease or permitted by a municipal sponsored event.

Councilman Shannon Roberts cast the only vote against the amendment.

“I just don’t think that’s what they were built for,” he said referring to alcohol sales at public facilities.

The council also approved a new lease agreement for the city’s park, buildings, land and facilities. City Clerk Shane Smith said the new five-page lease agreement simply puts more liability on the renters due to changes in the alcohol ordinance.

“We just wanted a firm document that would protect the city as well as the citizens,” Smith said.

The council also approved an amendment states that alcohol sales licenses will only be issued for municipal property or

events at areas zoned as within the central business district, the general business district and the neighborhood business district. Roberts was also the only no vote for the amendment.

At a work session just before the council’s meeting Monday, the members addressed a citizen’s complaints about compression release engine brakes, more commonly known as Jake brakes or Jacob brakes. The brakes make a loud, machine gun sound when used by large trucks, which often leads to city ordinances prohibiting their use on major roads near residential areas. The complaint was in regards

to trucks driving down Bonner Lake Road near Heflin’s VFW post. Councilmembers agreed to find out more about other cities’ ordinances prohibiting the brakes.

In other business, the council: • Announced a personnel meeting scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. at the Heflin Fire Department • Scheduled the next City Council meeting for Aug. 13, which will include a public hearing on an alcohol permit for Smith Farms.

• Reminded visitors the Cleburne County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 17.

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Ex-board member seeks job as paid director LAURA CAMPER

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A former Cleburne County Hospital Board member who has been volunteering as interim director of the county’s Emergency Medical Service proposed Thursday taking on the position as a paid employee.

Tracy Lambert was appointed to the board, which manages the Cleburne County Nursing Home and EMS, in January. Lambert offered to oversee a reorganization of the service to bring costs more in line with the board’s budget.

On Feb. 21, former director Keith Roberts resigned and Lambert took over as interim director.

Lambert said Thursday he told the board in January he would stay on at EMS for six months and he has done that.

“It’s wearing me out,” Lambert said.

However, he proposed to the board members at their meeting Thursday evening that he would continue to head the service as a paid part-time director.

Lambert said he resigned from the board last week so that he could make the proposal as a resident, not a board member.

Hospital Board Chairman Bill Cleino said EMS is on much better financial footing than it was six months ago, when Lambert started the reorganization.

“I think that the numbers speak for themselves,” Cleino said. “The revenue’s up. The expenses are down. The tax subsidy we were giving is down drastically.”

In the last six months, the service has increased its bank balance from about $19,000 to $112,000, Lambert said. At the same time it has decreased its dependence on taxpayer funding. In June 2012, the service used $39,000 of the 4-mill tax collected to support the nursing home and EMS. This June, it used just $17,625 from that source, Lambert said.

Cleino attributes the changes to leadership provided by Lambert and the three captains at the service, Missy Price, Lee Bullock and Mitch Upchurch. Cleino said he thinks it’s time to hire a permanent director.

“Asking a board member to do it free is more than we should be expecting,” Cleino said. “EMS needs good, long-term leadership. It needs stability.”

Lambert, who is also the police chief in Buchanan, Ga., told the members he intends to stay on as interim director of EMS until the board decides how to proceed.

He recommended hiring a part-time director and then offered to do the job himself.

“I’ve invested a lot of time out there and I’ve seen the changes and it’s exciting,” Lambert said. “I’d hate to see it go back to where it was.”

Cleino asked the board members whether they wanted a full- or part-time director.

“I myself don’t want the director out there driving trucks,” Cleino said. “I’d rather have the director there coordinating the efforts of the professionals.”

Board members Clarence Duckworth and Kay Allen

said they believed the position could be filled with a parttime employee. Allen added that she thought the board should advertise for the position and allow Lambert to apply.

“We’ve got to take into consideration what Tracy (Lambert) has done out there,” Allen said. “I think he should apply and I think we need to get other people to apply too and see what our options are.”

The board unanimously approved advertising the position for a week and then getting together in a special meeting to interview the applicants.

In other business, the board members: — Approved a $5.4 million budget for the Nursing Home.

— Approved a $796,000 budget for EMS. — Approved allocating $3,000 to repair an ambulance that hit a deer.

— Approved allocating $7,950.50 for the construction of bedrooms at the EMS building.

— Approved allowing the nursing home administrator Eura Harrell to buy back a week’s vacation time from employees who are having a tough time financially.

— Approved a donation of $500 to East Central Alabama United Cerebral Palsy pending the financial auditor’s approval.

Staff Writer Laura Camper 256-235-3545. On Twitter @ LCamper_Star.

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Board declines Hall a contract LAURA CAMPER

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The Cleburne County Board of Education declined to offer the Ranburne Elementary School principal a new threeyear contract Monday.

Without comment, the board members voted 2-3 against Superintendent Claire Dryden’s recommendation to offer Principal Brenda Hall a threeyear contract. After the vote, the board went into a closed executive session.

When the members returned, Dryden said Hall will continue as principal until Nov. 5, when her probationary contract ends. If the board approves it, Hall could be offered a regular contract at that time, Dryden said.

Board members Donya Beam and Dana Turner voted to offer Hall the contract. Board members Jerry Cash, Tommy Jones and Hope Lee voted against the measure.

The board’s next scheduled work session is Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Aug. 5.

In other business, the board: -Accepted the resignation of Cleburne County

Elementary School special education aide Rebecca McNeese.

-Approved the transfers of Jake Mayfield to full-time history teacher at Cleburne County High School and Christie Ayers to special education teacher at Ranburne High School.

-Approved hiring Noelle East as pre-kindergarten teacher assistant at Pleasant Grove Elementary; Vandy Sprayberry as a school bus mechanic; Kristi Lines as special education aide at Cleburne County Elementary; Cole Heard to teach at both Cleburne County Career Tech and Cleburne County High schools; Brandy Griffith, special education teacher at Ranburne Elementary; and Lori Steward as part-time school psychometrist to help create individual education plans for students who need extra help in the classroom.

-Approved purchasing fresh fruit and vegetables from West Georgia-Alabama Produce.

Staff writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872.

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Davis honored Mr. Harold Davis of Heflin was honored by the Major General Patrick R. Cleburne Chapter 2632 on May 21. This UDC Chapter presented Mr. Davis with a World War II Cross of Military Service and also a Korean War National Defense Medal in appreciation of his service in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant. He is a lineal descendant of Charles Venable who served in Company A 41st Georgia Infantry during the War Between the States.

The military bestowal ceremony was held at the Ayers Auditiorium of the Anniston-Calhoun County Library. The awards were presented by Lynda Thrower Lowery of Heflin and Jo Groover Howard of Oxford. The veteran’s sons, Steve Davis and Donald Davis, were present to share in the honoring of their father.

Mrs. Deborah Epperson Machen, the newest member of the Major General Patrick R. Cleburne Chapter 2632, United Daughters of the Confederacy, also received her UDC membership certificate on May 21. Her eligibility to be a UDC member is based on the military service of her great grandfather, William Irvin Epperson, who served in Company E 10th Confederate Cavalry.

UDC supplemental certificates were presented to Chapter members Betty Taylor Bunn and Anne Aiken Vaillancourt.

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A one-vehicle crash on Alabama 46 in Cleburne July 2nd County forced the closure No Wednesday Night Services of the eastbound lane for much of Friday in celebration of Independence Day Turkey Heaven Fire Fourth of July Week Chief Patrick Nolen said a truck hauling chicken feed ran off the road about July 9th a mile from Cleburne County Technical School.

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Cleburne County DHR to Offer Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Session on July 16th Were you aware that there are over one-half million American children in foster care? Approximately five thousand of these children are in Alabama’s foster care system; and there are sixty-five children in foster care just in Cleburne County. These children require safe, stable and nurturing environments to live in until they can either safely reunite with their parents or establish other lifelong family relationships.

Across the country, people are helping children and youth in foster care build brighter futures by serving as foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, and volunteers; however, additional help is greatly needed.

On July 16, 2013 at 6:00 pm, the Cleburne County Department of Human Resources will have an orientation to provide information to those interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents. The orientation will be held at the DHR Office located at 732 Oxford Street in Heflin.

Please come and join in the effort to create partnerships and help strengthen families in this community.

No matter how much time you have to give, you have the power to do something positive that will change the life of a young person in foster care. We need families to open their hearts and open their homes to children in need. For more information, please contact your local resource worker at 256-463-1719.

Foster & Adoptive parent classes are tentatively scheduled to begin on July 29th, 2013. We look forward to embarking on this new journey as a team with the mission of helping children in our community.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

The artists among us

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ast week I bought a set of six fabric paints to create a peacock feather on the leg of a pair of blue jeans. A friend had a pair, and I thought it would be fun to create my own.

When I returned from the store, I laid the paints on the table and decided I should first study for the course I am taking from Jacksonville State University. Two hours, I told myself, and then I would paint.

However, I could not stand the wait. I laid the books aside and painted the feather. I spent an hour and a half painting, which meant that I had to then study until the late afternoon. I simply had to paint those jeans.

Those among us with creative desires simply must create. The urge builds and we get no rest until our artistic expression is made. My feather didn’t look quite as I wanted, but I had fun painting it.

I thought of an artist’s desire to create on Friday night as I sat and listened to the performers

Sherry Kughn

Sherry-Go-Round at the “Anniston’s Got Talent” show. This event is part of Anniston’s 130th anniversary, and it made me proud that Anniston had sponsored such a fine event. Mayor Vaughn Stewart made that point, too, and he said the event would be an annual one.

Talent shows give different kinds of artists an opportunity to express themselves. Winning is not the goal. There were four winners named -- all deserving -- but other artists deserved to win and didn’t. How can one compare a harmonica player, a singer, and a belly dancer?

They were all among the best in their modes of expression and seemed to be glad to be a part of the show. Their enjoyment came through loud and clear.

During intermission, one of my friends said she felt inadequate that she was not talented in any performance skill. I know her, though, and she expresses herself well – through serving the community, being a good wife and mother, and living a balanced life. Is that not more important than artistic expression? I think so. Still, I can see how people who have no particular skill in creating art or in performing artistically might feel.

Performing is fun for the performer. I know this because I am a clarinetist. No one who listens to my music enjoys it as much as I do. (My neighbors might even groan when I practice on my back porch at times.) There must be some kind of magic that comes from performing an artistic skill.

There are no words to describe

why I like playing the clarinet so much, a skill I laid aside for about 40 years. I’m glad I re-discovered it. Even I am in awe of some folks, though, such as the rare talent as that of the Hantastic Hands performer Spencer Lancaster. He played his bare hands Friday night as a type of flute – I had never heard anything like it. Also, the Kappa Omega Psi step group delighted the audience with their coordinated rhythms, and Consolidated Publishing writer Hervey Folsom captivated us with a humorous monologue about a June bug.

It was an excerpt from a CAST play called “Smoke on the Mountain.”

During the show’s intermission, I spoke with a painter of watercolors, a jewelry maker, and an artist of mixed media. They were all excited to talk about their work, as were the performers I spoke with.

After watching these performances and observing all of those who contributed

to the evening, I say thanks.

The emcees were good. The backdrop was striking, the sound was clear and not too loud, the accompanists performed amazingly, the tech crew worked heartily, and the lights enhanced the show. Also, thanks should be given to the judges, the performers and the visual artists and an author whose work was displayed in the lobby area. The committee that planned the event should get extra thanks, as well as the city of Anniston, CAST, Anniston-Oxford Reality Co., Travis P. Phillips, DMD, and Noble Bank and Trust who sponsored it. Thanks are also due to CAST’s director Kim Dobbs, CAST Kids, and others who helped in various ways.

We audience members sure appreciated what you all did.

However, many seats sat empty in the back of the Performing Arts Center. Next year, let’s fill them up.

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Legislative races are where action is W hether you realize it or not the 2014 Election is upon us. The call to arms began in June. That is when campaign fundraising could officially

begin.

Under Alabama law, candidates can begin raising money exactly one year prior to the elections. That has been interpreted to mean one year prior to the primaries.

The primary next year is in early June. That is proper and fitting since we are now a one party state. Winning the Republican Primary next June in any statewide race is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. The November election will be a formality or coronation.

Gov. Robert Bentley will more than likely be coronated next year for his second term as governor of the great state of Alabama. Dr. Bentley has not been getting rich during his first term as chief executive. As he promised when he ran for election, he has not taken one red cent in salary as governor. He has made the same promise if reelected to a second four-year term.

His exact promise is that he will not accept a salary until the state’s unemployment rate drops below 5.2 percent.

Alabama’s current unemployment rate is 6.9 percent. That is down substantially from when Gov. Bentley first won election in 2010. Bentley will tout this reduction of the unemployment rate in his campaign if he has one.

At this time Bentley only has token opposition. His reelection numbers are very strong. His favorability is extremely high. He has sky-high numbers when it comes to trustworthiness. Folks trust him and like him.

If Bentley were going to field any serious opposition they would have to have made some noise by now. Indeed they would probably need to be raising money.

All the top Republican challengers in the state have

already declared unequivocally that they will not challenge Bentley.

Steve Gov. Kay Ivey Flowers Lt. and Attorney General Luther Strange have both announced that they plan to run for reelection in their Inside The Statehouse respective posts.

Two possible candidates have faded away. Former two-year college chancellor, Bradley Byrne, who ran second to Bentley in the 2010 Republican primary is running for Congress. Greenville businessman, Tim James, who ran third, has said he is not running at this point.

One major player who has opted out of the 2014 race 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.

It is amazing the power and control that Hubbard has amassed as Speaker. He dictates the flow of legislation like a dictator. The House is run like a well-trained army.

Hubbard is the general. He barks his orders and his Republican soldiers fall in line.

Hubbard has garnered the throne by being in charge of the money. 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.

It is suggested that the toughest legislative races may well be in the Republican primaries. It is expected that

Hubbard may try to purge his trenches of dissidents who have not toed the line.

The partisan lines are drawn to pretty much keep the GOP in control of both the House and Senate. For the foreseeable future the GOP should continue to hold a 2 to 1 super majority in both chambers. Approximately one third of the legislative seats will belong to the minority Democratic Party. African Americans hold most of these minority seats.

This super majority Republican legislature has emasculated the only Democratic friendly organization, the Alabama Education Association, during this quadrennium.

They made a calculated Machiavellian move to kill the AEA and stampeded and stomped on the teachers union like a herd of elephants. They have virtually driven daggers into the heart and soul of this one vaunted union.

In three short years they rolled back 30 years of union accomplishments under the leadership of the 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 with a vengeance.

Teachers have to be upset. They actually make less money than they did four years ago. They have been forced to pay more for medical and retirement benefits and have received an insulting 2 percent increase in pay, which does not offset their increased contributions.

The legislative races are where the action will be in next year’s elections. It looks like smooth sailing for the Governor. We will see.

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

Dismantle and repeal Obamacare

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WASHINGTON, D.C. s most folks across East Alabama may have seen recently on the news, the Obama Administration announced it will delay the implementation of the Employer Mandate provisions of Obamacare by a year.

The current law requires companies with more than 50 employees to offer insurance to those who work 30 or more hours a week or pay a penalty. I believe this provision, which was supposed to begin in 2014, will further hurt small businesses and is already having an effect on our economy.

The Obama Administration is in panic mode trying to implement this unworkable law. Postponing the Employer Mandate is the latest in a series of delays and

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After the president’s announcement, the House decided to support the delay along with a vote to also delay the Individual Mandate.

There are at least two approaches to undoing Obamacare: repeal it or delay key parts so that the entire law becomes unworkable. While repealing it is my preferred choice – and I have voted repeatedly to repeal Obamacare – defunding and delaying it are also viable options. Congress should do both.

After the announcement of the most recent delay, I wrote to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)

to encourage him to bring a vote of full repeal to the Senate floor.

The letter states, “Without action from the United States Senate to permanently repeal this unworkable law, our constituents will continue to face the uncertainty and very possible negative effects of the Affordable Care Act.” Unfortunately, the Democratic-led Senate refuses to act. Because of their inaction, Americans are stuck with uncertainty from the Administration.

It’s time the Senate put hard-working families first.

Obamacare is a train wreck, and America deserves better. By repealing Obamacare, Congress can debate legislation that will help bring down the cost of health care while improving its quality.

I will continue to fight against this poorly crafted, broken law.

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Cedar Creek by: Glenda Triplett It was a blessing to be in God’s House Sunday. Our attendance was down but God was present! Pastor Donald’s message was taken from I John 1:8-10. Have you seen the bumper sticker or heard the saying “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven”? How true! Christians are forgiven sinners. Christians are not what they used to be.

Christians are becoming what they will be. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold , all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17. “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform (complete) it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6. There has been only one perfect man to walk this earth and His name is Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord.

It was great to have CD and Naomi East back with us Sunday along with their daughter Cynthia. We have many in our church family that are sick. Please remember to pray for all on our prayer list especially these: Jean Williamson, Glyndle Walker, Jimmie and Betty Cobb, Gladys Johnson, Lisa Whiten, Syble VanderVelde and CD and Naomi East.

Welcome to Marlee Cobb born Sunday night! Proud parents Matt and Tiffany Cobb. Happy Birthday to Tonya Middlebrook and Betty Cobb.

East Heflin by: Bruce Wright We were missing several men last Sunday morning at Brotherhood. The good news was that there were more hot biscuits, homemade gravy, sausage, bacon, tenderloin steak, pork chops, eggs, sliced cheese, homemade jellies, and syrups for the rest of us! We meet each 3rd Sunday at 7:45am for breakfast and a short 15 minute message! Out by 845am. Men and boys- Mark your calendars!

Bro. George Robinson opened to Ish. 59:7-15, Gal.6:7-8, “Seven Fruits of Sin”. The children of Israel have turned their back on God. When people separate themselves from God, we find no profit in their walk and no peace in their ways. There is no purity as they seek light in pure darkness.

There is no progress when we walk in darkness as we struggle unable to see sin for what it really is, thus we stumble. There is no real pleasure because we mourns on the inside in deep sorrow. Then, there is no pardon for sin.

Without the cleaning blood of God, all will stand before the judgment seat. Too many will be found to have a false heart. Lastly, there will be no protection. When you stand before God, the decision is final. There will be judgment.

Come and confess your sins today for one day it will be too late.

Happy Hill by: Debra Jackson It was a joy to be at Happy Hill Sunday. The choir sang several of my favorites. Vicky Blanton sang one of my favorites entitled ‘Didn’t I Walk On The Water.’ On Sunday night, Bro. Earnest Bowen delivered the message.

Join us in praying for Marty Barber as he leaves Thursday, July 25th for his mission trip to Haiti.

Brotherhood Breakfast - Sunday, July 28th at 8:00.

Join us in praying for Irmalene and Robert Norton, Joyce Austin, Betty Hayes, Roger Ledbetter, Elizabeth White, Rider Bearden, Jane Ivey, Glenda Harris, Penny Strickland, Jimmy Jarrell, Jack Harman, Ken Sanders, Alice Pair, Butch Pair, Frank Hagan, Terry Benefield, Kerry Smith, Danny Spradlin, Malene Bowen, Tobatha Cheatwood and Andrea Wise Smith.

Until next time, God bless!

SENTENCE SERMON An unused Bible is worthless. A well-worn Bible is priceless.

The Lighter Side A man joined the priesthood. The order he joined could not speak for seven years. Then they could only say 2 words.

The first seven years passed and they went into a small room. His 2 word were “too cold”.

The next seven years passed and they took him back into the small room and his 2 words were “bad food”.

The next seven years passed they took him back into the small room and his 2 words were “I quit”.

“Good,” they said, “all you have done is complain.”

Harmony Grove by: Reba Gay Andrew Stephens recently celebrated his birthday!

Welcome to our visitors, and we welcome you back.

Emily sang “Lord, I Want”, Leslie sang “Where Could I Go”, Reba sang “Shepherds Point Of View”. Cornerstones did “If We Are The Body”.

Bro. Ray’s message was from 1 Thess.: Christians are the only people allowed to be hated. So many people fall away from God. Christians are being hurt in this world today. A lot of children aren’t being taught about God. We should be concerned for our children. Some people think they can’t be saved. We need to be concerned about lost people. Churches are dying. We need to lift up each other.

We have to care for people. Have a joy in this life through God. Prayer requests: Doug and Cleo, Ray and Esther, Ruth and Murvel, Charles and Annette, Carole, the Nolen/ Taylor family, Reba, Betty Sisk, jail ministry, Frank Hagan, revivals, VBS, Stephen and Nell McElroy, Joyce Norris, Joyce Austin, Leslie and family,Bobbie Thompson, Alesha Steen, Ken Sanders, Lex Brown, churches without pastors, George Nimon, unspoken requests, the lost and unconcerned, Gail and family, Jane Alred, Neal and Zelma Thompson, our military, our nation’s leaders, and our church.

Heflin First United Methodoist by: Lexie Bennett I am looking forward to our Sunday morning service this week! It has a catchy sermon title, “Obnoxious Neighbor”. Pastor Michael and I were talking and in this sermon, obnoxious is a good thing. He said that we are asked to be obnoxiously persistent about our prayers. Join us Sunday morning to find out more!

And don’t forget Sunday Night Live at 5:05 PM, the sermon title this week is “The Woman Who Really Decides.” SNL’s scripture comes from 1 Kings 21:1-16.

The scandal this summer keeps getting better and better!

If you have any questions about our church, you can reach us at 256-463-2441 or heflinfirst@heflinfirstumc. org. Have a great week!

New Hope Ministries by: Veneta McKinney Greetings from New Hope Ministries. We pray that the Lord will bless you and give you peace.

We have a new website: www.newhopemin.net It will be a great place to keep up with current events and to see more about our church.

Be sure to watch New Hope Arising – the new TV program that is airing now on Channel 24 on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm, Wednesday morning at 9 am, and Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.

New Hope Ministries will be starting New Hope Christian Academy as a Home School Covering. Registration is ongoing and the cost is $65 registration and $40 per quarter for first child and then $30 per child thereafter.

Please call the school at 256-926-9440 or email NewHopeChristianAcademy34@yahoo.com if interested.

We will be having Vacation Bible School on August 1 – 4. The Thursday and Friday night sessions will be 6 – 8 pm. The Saturday session will start at 11 am. And Sunday the children will be in charge of the Sunday service to show off all they have learned through the week. The theme will be Amazing Wonders and there will be lots of games, fun, and learning. If you know any children that may be interested in attending, please bring them.

Pastor Vickey Davis continued her teaching on “The Suddenlies of God”. She explained that the key to “suddenlies” is Believing. Faith isn’t faith until its all you have to hang on to. Believe God and He will do the impossible!

Pinetucky by: Mary Alvarado “Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you.” Peter 5:7.

The cares for each one of us, but tells us to ask and we’re asking for you to send prayers up for everyone sick and for these people: Keishia Arnold, Dennis Austin, Mary Campbell, Rubie Cavender, the Cofields, Joe Bill Conkle he is better but still needs our prayers, Joyce Craven, Robbie Cuttler, Lillan Johnson, Dorothy Junior, Violet Morrow, Nysa Nelson, the Perkins, Charlotte Reaves, Ron Reager, Louise Smith, Wanda Smith, Ben Striklin, Genva Sutton, Phillip and Cathy Wortham, Julia Wise Smith.

“Father when circumstances seem dire help us trust in your faithfulness.: We hope you have a blessed week.

Wise Chapel by: Dorcas Toney July 28 is Mens Breakfast hosted by Ranburne beginning at 7 a.m.

July 28-29 we will have revival service at Wise beginning at 6 p.m July 30-31 our revival services will be at Ranburne also beginning at 6 p.m Anyone helping with food Sunday or Monday evening should have the food at the church by 5 p.m.

UMW will resume meeting Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. all ladies are encouraged to attend.

Many remain in need of prayer: Lula Mae Camp, Kate Ethridge, Brenda Durham, Bea Crawford, Rider Bearden, David Cox, Frank Hagan, Ken Sanders, Mark Merrill, Kit Carson, Hunter Rowland, Andrea Smith, John Cook, Lynwood Williamson, Isaac Pentecost, Nell Fordham, Ruth Daniel, Jason Windsor, Ozell Benefield, Bobbye Williamson, Mary Truett, Gladys McElroy, our revival, our troops, nation and national leaders.

God bless Lee McDaniel and his family missionaries to Africa. God bless each one and may God’s touch be yours soon.

Our scriptures came from Isaiah 43:18-19, Revelations 21:1-5. God calls us to sing a new song, He also has a newness of change for each of us.

Some get really uptight having to change if there were no changes then there would be a funeral. Even dead things change though.

Be thankful for changes that come into our lives and my prayer is Jesus come do a new thing in us and through us.

Local Church & Community Events July 27 Gospel Singing at Mt. Paran Baptist Church will be hedl July 27, at 6 p.m. CST Special guest singers will be “ Nikki Shaw and Children of the Promise” from Cedartown GA Refreshments will be served. This singing will be the start for our revival July 29 through Aug. 2,2013 , with Rev. Mark Copper from Fruithurst AL will bring the message each evening at 6:30 p.m. CST For information or directions call 256-579-5263.

August 1 HEARTS will have back to school signups will begin August 1, 2013 for those in need of assistance with school supplies for the 2013-2014 school year. *Parents may sign their children up at either HEARTS location. *Families will be notified when supplies are ready for pickup. *All supplies provided depend upon available resources. *To qualify, each household MUST have an updated HEARTS application on file. *Each student MUST reside in Cleburne County and attend a Cleburne County school.

September 8

School Orientation July 29

Registration for Cleburne County High School for the Upcoming 2013-2014 school year will be: Monday, July 29th in the CCHS Library 8- 9:30 AM –- Seniors for 2013-14 - 10- 11:30 AM – Juniors for 2013-2014 12:302 PM – Sophomores for 2013-2014. Students will receive schedules, lockers will be assigned, the nurse will be available, and fees can be paid. Students may request schedule changes on Tuesday, July, 30th from 12- 2 PM with the understanding that all schedule changes are subject to administrative approval.

July 30

Registration for Cleburne County High School for the Upcoming 2013-2014 school year will be: Tuesday, July 30th in the CCHS Library. 8 – 9:30 AM – Freshmen for 2013-2014. Students may request schedule changes on Tuesday, July, 30th from 12- 2 PM with the understanding that all schedule changes are subject to administrative approval.

August 7 Cleburne County Elementary School registration will be held on August 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Prekindergarten through 1st grade. August 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for grades 2nd through 4th. This registration is for parents only and will be held in the lunchroom. Supplies should be brought to school on these days. August 16th will be Meet & Greet from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

August 16th is for parent and child.

August 8 Heflin First United Methodist Church Preschool will have Orientation on August 8th at 6:00 PM. We would like for orientation to be a parent meeting only. Also on August 15th, we hope that you and your child will join us anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM for a Meet & Mingle! If you have any questions about our Preschool, please call the church office at 256-463-2441 or heflinfirst@heflinfirstumc.org.

August 12 Cleburne County Middle School will have 7th grade orientation on Aug. 12 at the CCMS gym at 4 p.m.

Parents will be introduced to Principal Greg Corkren and the Cleburne County Middle School Staff. Parents will receive their child’s schedule and a tour of the school.

Parents will follow their child’s schedule and briefly meet with each teacher at specific times. Parents will also fill out paperwork, learn about INOW home, (online grade, attendance and discipline access) school procedures and have an opportunity to ask questions. Staff will be available to assist parents who wish to make a deposit on yearbooks.

IF your child has not signed up for beginner band parents can bring in a written note to have beginner band added to their childs schedule.

Lockers will be assigned to students on the first day of school (August 19). 7th grade locker fee is $10. Every student must have a locker and there is to be no sharing of lockers. Locker shelves are helpful in keeping lockers organized. Students will have time on the first day of school to organize their lockers will supplies.

Each CCMS student will be provided with a student planner. The planner is free of charge and it is the students responsibility to keep up with their planner. The CCMS planner will be used daily for hall privileges and communication between school and home. Replacement planners will cost $10

August 13

Cleburne County Middle School orientation for 5-6th grade will be August 13 at 4 p.m., at CCMS Gym. Parents will be introduced to Principal Greg Corkren and the Cleburne County Middle School Staff. Parents will receive their child’s schedule for the 2013-2014 school year. There will be a tour of the school while parents follow their child’s schedule and briefly meet with each teacher at specific times. Parents will also fill out paperwork, learn about INOW home (online grade, attendance, and discipline access) school procedures and have an opportunity to ask questions. Staff will be available to assist parents who wish to make a deposit on yearbooks. Lockers will not be assigned on this date. Lockers will be assigned to students on the first day of school (August 19). Students will be given time the first day of school to organize their supplies in their lockers. There is no locker fee for fifth and sixth grade students.

Each CCMS student will be provided with a student planner. The planner is free of charge and it is the students responsibility to keep up with their planner. The CCMS planner will be used daily for hall privileges and communication between school and home. Replacement planners will cost $10.

August 15

RHS/RES Registration and Orientation will be held AuHeflin Baptist Church is registering now registering gust 15 from 9:00-12:00 CST for Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University” classes beginning Sept 8. For more information and registration August 16 go to daveramsey.com/findaclass More than 1.5 million families and individuals have take FPU. This is a fun, Cleburne County High School 8th Grade Registration practical, and entertaining class that has something for and Orientation will be Friday, August 16th from 8- 9:30 everyone. in the CCHS Gym. The church is located behind the BB&T Bank on the corner of Bedwell and Almon Streets in Heflin. For more To have your school’s orientation added you information or directions go to the Heflin Baptist Church must email to mpointer@cleburnenews.com. web site at heflinbaptist.org or call the church office at Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.

256-463-2576.

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The Cleburne News, Thursday July 25, 2013 •5

Heflin Highlights by: Suzanne Payne

Always a Good Thing

I am a little late with two birthdays from last week, but I feel sure both celebrants had excellent days!

Addi Owen had her big day on July 21 and Conner Graben celebrated his on July 24.

The following friends are in for some great surprises THIS week! Just you wait and see. July 25-Benjamin Casey, Doug Turner, Ashley Timms, Lana Maynard, Kim Johnson and Eddie Hayes. July 26-Randy Morris, Lori Jarrell, Tan Akles, Shirley Price, Mason Rollins and Rachel Hall. July 27-Lucas Owen, Sarah Ballerd, Jordan Fuller, Chris Heard, LaShay Gathwright

and Georgia Sexton. July 28-Mary Cooley, Adam Crowson, Heather Freeman and Kyle Morris.

July 29-Steve Templeton, Dennis Jarrett, Michael Bentley and Jane Wynn.

July 30-Derrick Medders, Nicole Charles, Brad Burke, Brianna Gaines and Madison Hope Crowson. July 31-April Jarrell, Jessie Hollis, Roy Walker, Flora Turner, Hannah Jarrell, Jerry Vice, Martha Morton, Sue Curvin, Phillip Frames, Joyce Norton, Jonathan Weathers, Logan Newton, Scott Laminack, Jeremi Shealy and Kevin Cunningham.

Grateful Love

These couples have a lot to be thankful for this week. Mainly, each other

and that they will celebrate their anniversary. Congrats to you all!

July 26-Glenn and Jan Kilgore…Curt and Jane Sanders. July 29-Glea and Carol Sarrell…Danny and Ann Crawford.

Sunshine List

Erin Ventress, Jim Smallwood, Ed Cleveland, Chip Rollins, Kellie Grubbs, Andrea Wise Smith, Jim Hale, Jimmie Nell Vise, Sherry Brown, Betty Henson, Mildred Hollis, Jenefield, Kathy Jacks, Sara Noland, Ken Sanders, Rider Bearden, Gearld Brown, Jackie Stovall and Merrill Hayes.

To add or remove any

name on any list, contact me PO Box 924 or at rkpsop816@yahoo.com.

Just So You Know I am not a cynic, but I have to admit that I am a little tired of how our society gets so wrapped up in certain celebrities! Now I do get star struck from time to time, but I am very selective. When my sons were young, I waited in a line for an hour with them to get an autograph from Bo Jackson. Bo was with the Memphis Chicks for a short time and he was in Birmingham playing the Barons. I also once stood in the rain on the streets of New Orleans to see President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan pass by in a motorcade. Both were a

long time ago and I do not regret either incident. Neither “celebrity” has ever disappointed me.

My point is this…I am happy that Prince William and Kate finally had their baby. Unnamed Prince is healthy….Mom Kate is healthy. That is all that is important. I really do like the royals, I just don’t want to hear about every little thing that this child does. He is a BABY. He does what babies do. A weekly report will suffice.

I will have to admit that I did watch the wedding of Charles and Dianna. This was before DVRs and the wedding was in the middle of the night. I don’t regret that either. What I am trying to say is this…I can live the rest of my life without

hearing or reading about immoral, shallow minded, self absorbed people like Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus or the Kardashians. They could not even stand in the same room with the previously mentioned “celebs”.

I suppose that is what the delete button and the remote control are for.

Funny Fact

Studies by psychiatrists have proven that one out of every four people suffers from some form of a mental disorder. Check out three of your friends.

If they seem to be okay, guess what?

Bye!

Until next week…remember…Judge your success by what you had to give up to achieve it.

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Transportation program in danger of closing LAURA CAMPER

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Cleburne County’s public transportation program, now in danger of closing because of lack of local funding, serves a number of regular riders who have no other transportation options.

“Probably at least 20 people totally depend on me for their total transportation,” said Curtis Adair, supervisor of transportation for the county.

According to program records, two clients use the service to go to dialysis treatments. They each need treatment three times a week. Another client uses the service to go shopping and to doctor appointments three to five times a month. Still another client asks the service to take them to and from chemotherapy three times a month.

But the program was put in jeopardy this week after the Cleburne County Commission declined to allocate the money needed to keep it operating.

The service is funded through a combination of federal and local dollars.

The county puts up a little less than half the money and then a federal grant

kicks in for the rest.

For fiscal year 2014, which begins in October, the commission needed to allocate $26,588. That allocation would make the county eligible to receive $31,706 from a federal grant disbursed by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The deadline for participating in the grant program is Aug. 9, three days before the County Commission’s next scheduled meeting, said Steve Swafford, county administrator.

The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission manages the grant for the department.

“The funds pass through our agency, said Shane Christian, project administrator of the commission.

Six counties in the commission’s 10 county-area including Cleburne receive funding through the rural transit grant program, he said. Two others, Tallapoosa and Etowah counties, have their own public transit programs separate from the commission, Christian said. Only Chambers and Randolph counties have no transit program, he said.

The programs are important to the riders,

Turner, Burk to wed

Terry and Jeanelle Turner of Heflin announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leann Turner to Robert Coy Burk son of Wanda Brooks of Delta and Lynn Burk of Wedowee.

The bride-elect is the

granddaughter of the late Cecil Turner of Choccolocco, the late Sammie Turner of Heflin and the late Rufus and Brenda Price of Heflin.

Miss Turner is employed

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The prospective groom is the grandson of Russell and Nadine Herren and Herman and Joyce Ragan all of Heflin.

Mr. Burk is employed by Nabi in Oxford.

The wedding will be August 3 at 2 p.m., at Mountain View Plantation in Delta.

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Christian said.

“We often provide transportation to people who have no other options,” Christian said.

Adair said Cleburne County’s transportation program started in 1994 to serve the county’s senior centers. It expanded into public transportation and now serves as public transportation only, he said.

It is an on-demand program that runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. His clients call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride and Adair lets them know what time he will have to pick them up to get all the riders to their appointments on time.

Adair drives his clients anywhere in Cleburne and Calhoun counties in Alabama as well as Carroll and Haralson counties in Georgia, he said.

Most of his clients are elderly or low-income people, Adair said. There are regular riders and then others who he sees intermittently.

Over the last couple of years, ridership has been on the rise he believes because of the economy, Adair said. In fiscal year

2010, the program had an average of 48 riders a month. In fiscal year 2011, ridership rose to an average of 78 per month and in fiscal year 2012 the average was 92 riders per month.

The program is funded by a 10-cent portion of the tobacco tax. In February, Commissioner Emmett Owen had asked about using the tobacco tax money or part of it for discretionary funds for the commissioners.

Attempts to reach Owen for comment were unsuccessful.

However, Commissioners Laura Cobb and Benji Langley had said their concerns about the allocation were simply about needing more information.

They didn’t realize that the allocation needed to be funded immediately, they said.

Cleburne County Administrator Steve Swafford said he was able to get an extension until after the next regular commission meeting from the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission.

Staff writer Laura Camper at 256-235-3545.

On Twitter @LCamper_ Star.

Upward looking for local girls for cheerleader Heflin Baptist Church is looking for K-6 grade for Upward Cheer. The cost is $75 and that includes everything but shoes. It is the best deal around for a quality program and it only involves 2 hours per week. Deadline to sign up is Aug 9.

For more information go to Upward.org or heflinbaptist.org.

Public Notice Smith Farms which is to be located at 350 Spirit Drive, Heflin, Alabama, has applied to the City of Heflin for an alcoholic beverage license.

On Tuesday, August 13th at 5:30PM this application will be considered by the Heflin City Council in the Heflin Recreation Center, located at 1228 Coleman Street. This is a public hearing and you are free to attend this meeting to voice your support or opposition to this application as you determine appropriate.

The City completes a comprehensive investigation of the application prior to submitting it to the City Council.

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Transportation From page 1 every summer for the last at least 18 years,” Swafford said.

During the meeting, Swafford told the commissioners, “If we do not adopt the resolution, we will not be participating as of Oct. 1.”

Both Cobb and Langley said the issue should come up at the County Commission’s next work session on Aug. 5.

The commission could decide then how to proceed.

The County Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 12.

In other business the commissioners: -Accepted the resignations of Tracy Lambert from the Cleburne County Hospital Board and Joe Braden from the Cleburne County Board of Equalization.

-Authorized the county engineer to advertise for bids for annual maintenance items such as fuel, metal pipe, gravel, concrete pipe and traffic striping. The awarded companies would be asked to fill orders on an as-needed basis. The bids will be opened at the Aug. 5 commission meeting.

-Approved an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for computerized mapping of the county.

Staff writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.

Transfer: “Cleburne County owns it free and clear,” From page 1

day and a copy of the deed was on its way to Beavers, Swafford said. The county cannot record the deed with a copy, said Vanessa Ivey, from the probate office. Ivey said when the county can get the original deed to the office, she will record it.

The transfer will go on and the Board of Education can move into their new offices as planned, he added.

Dryden said the administration hopes to move into their new quarters after setting up phone and computer systems, probably during the fall break in October.

Turner celebrates 90th birthday

Katie Mae Turner of Heflin celebrated her 90th birthday on June 14 at Cleburne County Nursing Home. The party room was decorated with assorted roses, balloons and a large cake was decorated beautiful with flowers and roses.

Those present were her children and lot of grandchildren and great grandchildren with more family and friends.

Katie sung some of her favorite songs “Amazing Grace” and “I’ll Fly Away” She said her favorite gift was from God. “The Gift of Life” and that was the best advise for children and her family.

The Cleburne County Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, July 27 at the following sites: Hollis- Crossroads First Bank 1:00- 1:45 P.M. Ranburne - Small Town Bank 2:15- 2:45 P.M. Fruithurst Baptist Church 3:15- 3:45 P.M. Heflin Small Town Bank 4:00 - 4:30 P.M. Rabies shots will be $11.00. Other vaccinations will be available for healthy adult dogs and cats.

Rabies Vaccinations are required once yearly in the State of Alabama.

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Hunting show attracts attention, business LAURA CAMPER

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A Heflin businessman has branched out into television and his business is reaping the benefits.

Mike Pentecost, owner of Woodhaven Custom Calls in Heflin, has owned his business since 1992.

But after a hunting show he filmed called Woodhaven Pure Turkey was picked up by the Pursuit Channel on Direct TV and Dish Network, he’s expecting the company to double or triple in size to keep up with demand for his calls.

The company currently sells in about 100 stores, Pentecost said. But after the hunting show started airing in January, Pentecost picked up Hudalla Associates, hunting goods marketing company based in Minnesota, to promote his products.

Pentecost expects to be selling his turkey calls in about 500 stores this year.

“That’s what we’re ramping up for,” Pentecost said.

The homegrown business Pentecost currently employs four people and supplements with high school shop students during his busy season, he said. The potential increase in business will mean more employees possibly doubling his workforce to eight or even twelve, Pentecost said.

Woodhaven sells 16 kinds of friction calls, which use glass or slate set in a wood case and a wooden pointer to imitate the turkey’s call, 40 different mouth calls, which are operated similarly to a whistle but are held entirely inside the mouth, along with two box calls that use a wooden box and stick to create the turkey call. Pentecost said the company sells about 50,000 mouth calls and 5,000 of the others each year. But it didn’t start out that way.

Pentecost developed the calls by trial and error.

“I feel like I’ve earned my PhD in woods,” Pentecost said. “Nature has been my classroom.”

It was a hobby at first. He started experimenting with making turkey calls around 1986, Pentecost said. He worked for another game call manufacturer in Talladega called Southland Custom Game Calls for a few years in the late 1980s. Then, in 1992, he turned his hobby into his own sideline business, Pentecost said.

“I started out in my grandmama’s basement and my daddy’s basement,” Pentecost said. “I built calls and signed them with a sharpie.”

He started taking calls to area dealers. They weren’t packaged just laid out on the counters. In 1996, he created packaging and then he developed a following. In 1999, he went into his business fulltime.

Josh Fleming, public relations manager for the

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Mike Pentecost is shown testing the friction call

National Wild Turkey Federation, said Woodhaven is well respected in the industry and has won numerous awards for its calls.

Now, Lemuel Riddle, who works at Woodhaven on and off, pointed out the different types of calls, packaged and placed in open boxes with labels stating the type of call. The boxes are lined up on metal shelves in the company warehouse near a table where orders are packaged. All the calls produce different sounds, Riddle said, and customers often swear by their favorite.

Turkey hunting Turkey calls are integral to the sport, Fleming said.

“Modern turkey hunting as we know it wouldn’t exist without turkey calls,” Fleming said.

The calls have been used for centuries. The federation’s museum, the Winchester Museum in Edgefield, S.C., has an exhibit of a Native American” wing-bone turkey call” that was used before European contact, Fleming said.

The turkeys are” great survivors,” he said. They’ve learned how to avoid hunters. The calls help lure the turkeys to the hunter because it’s nearly impossible to sneak up on them, Fleming said.

In the wild, male turkeys will announce their presence and the females will come to them. During

the mating season, they try to collect a harem of females, Fleming said. The calls turn the natural order around and make the male turkey think a hen is calling to them. A hunter with a call tries to make the male turkey curious enough, or so frustrated that the hen won’t come to him, that he’ll come looking for the hen, Fleming said.

Most turkey hunters head out to the hunt with a number of turkey calls to be able to imitate the many different sounds that a hen may make, Fleming said.

The hunting show The hunting show, Woodhaven Pure Turkey, was a separate venture that Pentecost had been thinking about for a few years. He could never find the time or the right story for the show, he said. Then, after he killed his 439th turkey during the 2011 turkey season, Pentecost found the angle he liked, he said. The series focused on Pentecost’s attempt to reach his personal goal of killing his 450th turkey by his 50th birthday.

He filmed 11 episodes that began airing in January, Pentecost said. Pentecost, now 51, reached his goal in 2012 and the shows were a hit.

The Pursuit Channel requested another season.

But the show is expensive to produce. Pentecost sunk in about $120,000 for the first season, he said. This season, he is hoping to entice sponsors to invest money in the show.

He’s even approached the Cleburne County Commission about becoming a sponsor.

Besides his hunting successes, the show also highlights his hometown, Heflin, and its surrounding areas, Pentecost said.

“I really, really like the fact that we can expose the good of our community on that TV show,” Pentecost said.

He thinks that could be a boon to the area, Pentecost said.

Pentecost approached the commissioners in January and again in June about sponsoring his show.

But the issue hasn’t been gone past the discussion stage. Ryan Robertson, Cleburne County probate judge, who serves as chairman of the commission, said he thinks that’s because the commissioners have had other things on their minds right now.

“No commissioners have asked for it to be on the agenda,” Robertson said.

Robertson said the show could bring some benefits to the community. For instance, Duck Dynasty, filmed West Monroe, La., probably brings tourism to their town, he said. But spending tax dollars for the exposure would be kind of a gamble, Robertson said.

“I have great respect for Mr. Pentecost,” Robertson said. “I think it’s just unchartered territory for our county.”

Staff writer Laura Camper 256-463-2872. On Twitter @LCamper_Star.